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When you are short on time, canned goods are a great help in getting food on the table. Dress them up with spices, herbs and other seasonings to enhance flavors and give them more pizzazz. Add more vegetables or pieces of leftover meats. One of the great things about canned food is that you can […]

TYPES OF CREAM There are a number of different kinds of cream and they have different uses. The following are those that are usually found in supermarkets, listed in the order of fat content. Single or Light This cream has the lowest percentage of fat and has many uses. Half and Half This cream is […]

Eggplants (called an aubergine in some places) were named in the 18th century by farmers who thought they looked like goose eggs. In some places they still resemble the shape and size of goose or hen eggs. To cook an eggplant, wash and cut off the ends. Use a stainless steel knife, as other knives […]

If you don’t know some of the food names and terms that you come across on the Internet, this list may help you. There are many more, and we’ll be adding as we go along. You may be surprised with some of them. I always thought “antipasto” had something to do with pasta! AMANDINE is […]

The sheer number of diet meal plans on television and in print media can make the would-be-dieter’s head spin. Which diet is right for me? Will I like the foods? Is there a support system? Can I afford this program? How about nutrition? These are just a few of the issues that dieters face. Don’t […]

Are you aware some foods are considered weight loss foods because they promote fat burning and increase metabolism?  If you are in a weight loss slump, burn more calories with foods that can help get you over the hump and on the road to your target weight.  Many of these foods do double duty since […]

Hmmm, a food lover’s diet.  Does that mean you can eat anything you like and blame that growing waistline on it?  Do you find yourself daydreaming about a delicious meal?  Do you eat to love and love to eat?  I mean, who doesn’t love to eat?  You just might be a food lover! Let’s face […]

These are so easy to make… and what a fabulous replacement for their high sugar boxed enemies! Thank you to Diane, who was a client of mine last January, for sending along this recipe! 1.5 c uncooked oats 1/2 c dried fruit (I used cranberries) 1/2 c chocolate chips or carob chips 1/2 c liquid […]

USING When you take cheese out of the refrigerator to use it in a recipe, it can be kept on the counter up to an hour, but put it back as soon as possible. The heat from a warm kitchen will soften the cheese, and the change in texture could make a difference in your […]

I cannot wait to try these, they are such a great change from the normal heavy meat ball.  So many different options on how to use these as well!  You could also use this marinade on chicken or fish. Ingredients- Meatballs: ground turkey breast 1/2 yellow onion diced 2 garlic cloves, minced salt/pepper Mix all […]

Almost done:) Ingredients: Crisp Topping: 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped 3 tbsp ghee or butter, melted 2 tbsp raw honey salt 1 cup plain rolled oats 1/2 cup coconut or almond flour Pie Filling: 3 large honeycrisp apples (organic if possible, may need 4 since organic are smaller) 2 tbsp ghee or butter, melted 3 tbsp […]

Made from the available ingredients from my kitchen, this Paella might have been concepted and executed without much primping but the best thing is IT WORKED! Armed with my foodie friend Jeng’s gift of paprika pimenton, I salivated for Paella and created it with only what’s inside my pantry. A pack of frozen seafood Green […]

It exists! A good high quality Chinese meal on the average price.  IN METRO MANILA! It’s been years since my last visit. I might not like the interiors but I love the food and the price. At 6pm, we had all the wait’s attention all to ourselves. Salivate… Real shrimps (with an s) Hakaw… No […]

Just because… An all-veggie affair making use of the Bicolano’s gata cooking technique and the Pampango palate (meaning it’s sweeter than spicier!). Don’t scream! I just like how it sounds. Yes, yes, I know there are no trains to Pampanga and it’s not as spicy you won’t rush to the CR! What you need: 1 tsp […]

I’m sure you can relate! Pigging out during a celebration. Diet on hold when served a comfort food. Or, even forgetting one’s name while savoring delicious dishes. That’s me. It’s fun most times. Other times it’s tummy bulging grief. One thing I love about those moments – I clearly remember the taste of the food, […]

Comfort… Don’t we all pine for comfort? Comfortable shoes, comfortable couch, comfortable shirt, comfortable bed, comfortable eyeglasses, comfortable friends, and the list goes on! In food, we often crave dishes that will do just that! For me, it’s hot and piping soup (light and thin, not thick and creamy) with lots of vegetables! I want […]

It was meant to be… I laid eyes on you, I knew you’ll be great, I got you and took you home, I will never forget you! That was the bowl of shawarma rice I happened upon at Il Mercanti, Metrowalk! DELICIOUS! Oh, and did I say super friendly on the pocket? Meshwe, a Lebanese […]

I can’t help but sigh. Contentment. A cool rainy day of good eats and heartwarming girl talk with my best food buddy at Bizu. How can I forget the lyonnaise potatoes drizzled with garlic mayo sauce beside a crisp and tasty duck confit? And how can I ever forget the soft as butter duck confit?! […]

Without a plan, I craved Lomi! Definitely not good because I haven’t gone to the grocery store in a week. So… searching our fridge, pantry, down every nook and cranny, I found these. I called my mother-in-law, my Chinese cooking mentor, and asked her to recap the recipe. And quickly and easily, here goes… No […]

I cannot imagine the horrors of overeating! But overeat I did! Good thing it was a lunch affair… Here’s the scoop on my satisfying indulgence. El Cangrejo, tucked away inside a restaurant compound along Sgt. Esguerra in Quezon City, might look simple and unassuming but hold your tongues! In the midst of a straightforward crabs, […]