Pork and Potato Omelet (Tortang Giniling)
Our 2 smaller kids have been doing online (only) classes since the pandemic started. The eldest,...
Pickled Mango (Burong Mangga)
I was excited to see very fresh green mangoes at a local asian store! They came...
Ginataang Alimasag (Crabs in Coconut Milk)
Live blue crabs are hard to come by. So when I saw that my fave Korean...
Braised Chicken Feet (Instant Pot or Stovetop)
As kids, we were always encouraged to try food that we’re not familiar with at least...
Quick and Easy Tofu in Sweet-Chili Sauce
My family (except for the littlest one) loves tofu. It’s one food item that’s a “regular”...
Royal Bibingka (Ilocano Glutinous Rice Cake)
When I was in college, a trip to Pagudpud from Manila took about 10-12 hours. There...
Classic Garlic Fried Rice
Filipinos love rice! It’s our staple food. Mostly, we have it as steamed rice – white,...
Beef Pares (Beef Brisket Stew – Instant Pot or Stovetop)
We have lived in Sampaloc, Manila since I started college at UST (University of Santo Tomas)....
Crisp-Tender Fried Calamari
One of the things my kids miss doing, is heading out to the mall and having...
Chicken in Asparagus-Ginger Soup
It’s that time of year when the price of Asparagus is at its lowest. I read...