European-Style Hot Chocolate
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We love the hot chocolate from Max Brenner at Bryant Park’s Winter Village. It’s just like eating a chocolate bar in liquid…
Longanisa, Kale and Ricotta Quiche
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I love to experiment with flavors and use Filipino ingredients in western cuisine. This is what makes cooking fun and exciting for…
Asparagus Tart
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Asparagus is available all year round, but it’s best during spring. It’s the vegetable that heralds the arrival of this season. It’s…
Three Ways to Use Figs When in Season
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Fig season is somewhat short-lived. It runs from August thru October but you are lucky if you find good ones in your…
Manam
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On my family’s recommendation, we ate at Manam on the first day of our vacation in Manila. It’s a restaurant specializing in…
Goto (Congee with Beef Tripe)
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I would describe Goto as a downright hearty and unpretentious food. It’s rice porridge with some kind of ofal or beef tripe…
Avodogs (Hot Dogs with Avocado)
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So the family has decided we are having hot dogs for Memorial Day dinner. I bought the necessary supplies buns, hotdogs, dill…
Homemade Strawberry Milk
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This recipe is adapted from Hanse a youtube vlogger I accidentally discovered. She has great recipes but it’s all in Korean so…
Skinless Longanisa (Filipino Sausage)
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This skinless longanisa is so easy to make, you won’t ever buy the pre-made ones at the store. Making homemade lets you…
Grilled Ham and Cheese with Avocado and Arugula
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Spring has come really late for us this year. We still had snow beginning of April and frankly I am tired of…
