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Sinigang na Manok (Stewing Chicken in Tamarind Broth)

The little chicken that could…drive me to bankruptcy. I am a sucker for good deals. Most often than not, though, I get suckered in by better suckers.  Read More →

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Vegetable Delight

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Corn and California Summer

I am a Catholic. I was raised as a Catholic, educated as a Catholic. Along with the desire  Read More →

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Spinach and Mushroom Stir-Fry

My visit to Barnes and Noble today resulted to a purchase of Family Brand Name book on “americanized” asian cooking. This... 

Morning Fuel

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Shrimp and Mushroom Omelet with Deep-Fried Leeks

Much has been said and written about breakfast being the most important meal of the day. Not only does this first meal refuels the... 

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Zucchini and Cheese Omelet

A few years ago, I got pretty hooked on a high-protein diet. Wow, Did the pounds peel off! I dropped close to 40 pounds in three months... 

Sweets and Treats

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Caramelized Banana with Honey, Mascarpone and Mint

A friend of mine gave me a big tub of mascarpone cheese and with no recipes in mind to make use of it for, I googled “mascarpone”... 

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Chocolate Truffles

Named after truffles fungus due to their irregular shapes and “dirty” look, these confectionery are an absolute indulgence... 

Potatoes and Grains

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Khow Pad Moo (Thai Pork Fried Rice)

There are numerous blog postings in the forums I frequent and newscasts on The Filipino Channel I patronize about the rice crisis in... 

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Shrimp Fried Rice

Rice is a primary food staple in the Philippines and in most asian countries. It has been, for centuries, an affordable source of nutrition... 

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