Japanese cuisine never fails to amaze me especially when prepared expertly. The way they present dishes like intricate art on a plate, the technique and the freshness of each ingredient are the things that get me so excited. And even if Japanese restaurants are a dime a dozen in Manila nowadays, there are still those […]
Cuisine
Road to Gurgaon at The Cafe of Hyatt City of Dreams Manila – A grand spectacle of Indian flavors!
What do you do when you receive a creative and well thought out invitation such as this? Naturally, you appreciate the effort put into it, block it off on your calendar right away (schedule permitting, of course) and come in with a hungry tummy on the actual date — that’s what I did! That being […]
Dreyfus Cuisine: Nacho Loco
As I was checking my pantry, I saw a box of tortilla chips, can of corn kernel, cayenne and paprika powder. When I opened my freezer there was a kilo of ground beef. When I checked my fridge, there were beans and parsley. Aha! Looks like my hubby and kids will be going Mexican for […]
Dreyfus Cuisine: My own Beef Stroganoff
Pronouncing the name of this dish – Stroganoff or Stroganov – immediately tells you that this type of food has Russian written all over it. And normally, when Russian comes to mind, there’s one word which I think closely associates itself with it – “strong”. True enough, the original Beef Stroganoff recipe has sour cream […]
Dreyfus Cuisine: Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes have always been a comforting dish for me since childhood. I love both kinds – chunky, because I enjoy eating bits of potatoes, and the creamy and buttery type. Ah, yes! Now that I’m a mom and really hands on in the kitchen, I make it a point to make Creamy Mashed Potatoes […]
Lucia Ristorante opens at Hotel Celeste!
Lucia Ristorante (pronounced as lu-chee-ya) is an authentic Italian restaurant located at the ground floor of Hotel Celeste. If you are familiar with the old Mars Disco (yes, Mars Disco way back in the 90s!), this is where Lucia Ristorante is now located and has just recently opened.
“Worcestershire Garlic Belly” From Scratch!
My very own Worcestershire Garlic Belly I had pork belly in the freezer but I didn’t know what dish to make out of it. Adobo was the first thing that came to mind but I figured that would be too typical. Sinigang was another easy option but given how hot the weather was, it didn’t […]
Zarzuela
Amongst all cuisines I enjoy, Filipino food is perhaps the one I love most! Not because Pinoy dishes are what I coincidentally cook the best, but because the Philippine’s vast variety of flavorful food truly showcases our country’s rich culture. Zarzuela restaurant exemplifies this very well – superbly tasting Filipino food that has tons of […]
Wang Fu Cafe
It has been quite a while since my last Singapore trip and it feels bad when you crave for food we don’t have here in Manila like good Singapore Chicken Rice. And though we have several Singaporean restaurants in the metro already (that’s a good thing!), you really still have to check which of these […]
Dreyfus Cuisine
It’s no secret that I cook everyday for my family – whether I am busy, sick (unless bedridden), not in the mood or bored. Cooking is my passion. If I run out of recipes or ideas for dishes, I’d normally find myself scanning through a good ol’ trusty cookbook or searching for new dishes online. […]