It is said that the development of one’s palate starts during childhood days. If so, then Kalderetang Kambing would be one of those dishes that molded my tastes as…

Looking for a different flavor in cakes, I came upon this recipe for Pineapple Cake from an Assumption College cookbook collection.  I gave it a try, tweaked it a…

If one has to make a sauce that is of equal value in the kitchen like soy sauce, fish sauce, vinegar, etc. this is one you should make and…

When I was a young girl, I used to see our laundry woman Trining, make Putong Puti. I just savored her product and didn’t care much to learn how…

Today I’m going teach you something that looks very ordinary but it is really part of Filipino delicacies: Galapong. It is the foundation of many traditional Filipino kakanin or…

I came across this recipe because I was in search of another take on the ‘good old banana bread’.  In fact, one of my favorite ice cream flavor is…

Oh my Lord! Camaru or mole crickets! What in heaven’s name is that? Something delish my dear, something delish! I was a very young child when I was first…

In whatever country you are in, everyone loves barbecue! And we Pinoys are no exception.  But, we’re the only ones that have barbecues named ‘beta max, ‘Addidas’, and ‘IUD’…

This children’s party favorite was made popular when my kids, who are now in their forties, were kids. You could find the stalls in most malls and near schools.…

My father, Jorge, loved these delightful bites.  He must have learned to love them from his grandmother Luisa Fernandez Lichauco, who was one of the first ladies in the…

I first became acquainted with this delicious roll from my grandparents’ majordoma, Florencia (Esia) Guiao. She was commissioned to bake this roll every family Sunday gathering. All the while,…