Would you believe that AJ and I visited Magnum Cafe 3x last month? Parang sabik lang sa ice cream, ano? Hehe! The first time we were there, we tried not only their celebrated dessert menu but their savory dishes as well. I felt like being transported to one of the scenes in Chocolat, where Vianne prepared a full course menu for Armande's birthday, and there ... READ MORE
Cooking with Terra Cota Garlic Roaster
I LOVE garlic. That's why adobo and salpicao are two (2) of my favorite dishes - the more garlic are put in them, the more delicious they become. So when Ms. Ellen (of The Pseudoshrink) asked if I wanted buy a Terra Cota Garlic Roaster that she is selling, I said yes right away. I have always wanted to try at home the Aglio e Olio Spaghetti recipe that I order at Italian ... READ MORE
Food Post: Frankie’s New York Buffalo Wings
I am so used to hearing this from my officemates: "You're having chicken again for lunch?". Yes, I really am a chicken person. And my favorite part is, of course, the wings! The reason is simple: it has the most balat (skin) of the chicken which I really love. I also find it to be the most flavorful part of a chicken, maybe cause the meat is not thick, allowing the spices ... READ MORE
The 3-Step Tomato Basil Pasta
This is probably the easiest pasta dish I've made so far. I've read a lot of recipes for Tomato Basil Pasta but this is the only one that appealed to me because aside from using ingredients that are readily available in the grocery or your kitchen's pantry, there are only 3 steps to follow to make it! And what's more, you'll be amazed at how close the taste of this pasta ... READ MORE