Pineapple Cake

Pineapple Cake

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…

Barbecue Pork or Chicken

Barbecued Pork or Chicken

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’…

Hotdog on a stick

Hotdog on a Stick

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.…

Candied Orange Peel

Candied Orange Peel

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…

Ratatouille

The first time I came across Ratatouille was in Rome, Italy so many moons ago. I didn’t know it was Ratatouille because at that time, the Italians didn’t speak…