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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Orell’s Banana Thins – Unlike any banana chip you’ve ever had!
I love surprises (Who doesn’t)! So, when a box of Orell’s Banana Thins was delivered to my home, it made me giddy in excitement and anticipation! What I immediately noticed were the Nutrition Facts and Expiry Date stamped on each Orell’s Banana Thins container. Each 200gram jar of Orell’s Banana Thins has an aluminum seal to guarantee […]
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 […]
Congratulations JR!
After months of cooking, frustrations and even kitchen burns, finally, JR Royol or “The Rakistang Kusinero of Benguet” was hailed as the first ever Pinoy MasterChef Grand Winner after conquering the “MasterChef Pinoy Edition: The Live Cook-off” grand finals last February 9 at the SM North Edsa Skydome. JR prepared his winning Bigorot dish (“Bigorot” […]
An Afternoon With The MasterChef Pinoy Edition Top14!
A nationwide search has brought together the 14 best Pinoy cooks coming from different backgrounds and of various ages. These culinary hopefuls are gearing up for tougher cooking challenges with all of them eyeing the same coveted prize – Being hailed the first ever Pinoy MasterChef and bagging the whopping P1 million grand prize! Last […]
Lechon at Chicharon Bulaklak!
Two of my favorite Filipino food: Cebu Lechon and Homemade Chicharon Bulaklak! Freshly cooked and delivered by my Tita Elvie’s friend. For me, nothing beats Cebu Lechon. The taste is as good as it looks. Tasty, crispy and flavorful. Seasoned only with salt & pepper and deep fried. Served with spicy vinegar and ice-cold Coke! […]
Globe-DoT’s: #itsmorefuninthephilippines and Pinoy Homecoming Program
I recently attended Globe Telecom and the Department of Tourism’s (DoT) joint Press conference lunch for traditional and social media guests at Ilustrado Restaurant in Intramuros, Manila. This joint Press conference is to announce the partnership between Globe Telecom and DoT for the “It’s More fun in the Philippines” and “Pinoy Homecoming” campaigns. This partnership […]