Who among my readers here love Sweet Style Spaghetti (raise hand)? I, for one, have loved this version which, correct me if I’m wrong, I think Filipinos created. I clearly remember when I was a child that sweet spaghetti would always been a staple in every kid’s birthday celebration. It is perhaps because of this […]
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Cheese-Filled Grilled Ensaymada
Over the weekend, “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho” featured a local snack that every Pinoy loves eating – Ensaymada. But this was not just your typical ensaymada… This one in particular was grilled! Apparently, this recipe hails from Bacolod. Since my father-in-law, a native of Negros Occidental, was also watching with us, we decided to make […]
Ginisang Mais with Chicharon
As I was running through my Twitter timeline, I saw my friend, Joy’s tweet about her Ginisang Mais. Being a curious cow, I opened her link and checked out the recipe. This dish is actually nothing new to me but it has been quite a while since I’ve last had it. I asked my helper […]
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 […]
Tootsie’s Tagaytay: Home-cooked Specialties
During our Tagaytay weekend getaway 2 weeks ago, we scoured the area for restaurants that serve good honest-to-goodness home-cooked meals. Good thing, my dad-in-law mentioned about a restaurant owned by his niece, Tootsie Marco – Tootsie’s-Tagaytay. We immediately headed to her resto to try it out. Unfortunately, Tita Tootsie wasn’t around during our first visit. […]
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. […]
Visa-Free Countries for Filipino Citizens
Below are the list of countries and territories that have granted visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to Philippine passport holders and conditions of access.
My Rizal!
Great news! The Tummy Traveler has been invited and will be attending the “MY RIZAL” (150th Birth Anniversary celebration for Dr. Jose Rizal) Bloggers’ & Media launch tomorrow, June 2, 2011 at the Rizal Shrine, Fort Santiago at 4PM. The bloggers’ & media launch will feature a sneak peek of the year-long “MY RIZAL” events […]