Food Archives - All Scrubbed Out

Family Fun at Bakespace

December 25, 2024

At long last, I was finally able to try a baking session at Bakespace. I had been thinking of something fun to do with my family that weekend, and this seemed like the perfect opportunity. Bakespace boasts of being the first "experiential baking studio" in Cebu. The concept is that you book a slot in one of their classes, which…read more

Culture, Food, Travel

Holiday in Negros Oriental

August 31, 2024

I don't know why it's taken me so long to visit the province of Negros when it's not that far from Cebu. Lately, I've heard several people express that they wanted to move to Dumaguete because it was such a beautiful, relaxing place. So, we took advantage of the recent long weekend and finally decided to make the trip there.…read more

Food

Homecooked: Pasta Pomodoro

June 12, 2020

My husband says that this Pasta Pomodoro recipe is his favorite among all the dishes I have prepared at home. It makes for a nice light dinner that is easy and requires very little time to prepare. This recipe came about from putting together tips from several cooking blogs and cooking shows. After a couple of tweaks, I've found the…read more

Food

Homecooked: Orange Chicken Recipe

May 22, 2020

I used to have a set of meals that I would sort of rotate regularly every time it was my turn to prepare dinner. It was usually something quick and easy since I got off work at 6pm, which left very little time to prepare. Now that I've been working at home, I have more time to prep our meals,…read more

Food, Health & Beauty, Life

Quarantine Series | Finding Respite Online

April 20, 2020

As the ECQ drags on, we have all had to find ways to pass the time, to be productive, or distract us from the current crisis. I admit, the anxiety has been real in the past few weeks. I often have to actively distract myself when I'm not working. Thank God for the internet. Although we see a lot of…read more

Cebu, Food

Wining and Dining at The Weekend

August 31, 2017

Weekend (Kitchen and Taproom) is probably one of Cebu's most popular new restaurants. It seems that Jan Rodriguez, the man behind Irie and Ila Puti, hasn't slowed down in coming up with new ideas. With his partners Jay Alba, Jon Yu, and Edward Mellana, he has once again made an exciting addition to our growing culinary scene. I got a chance…read more

Food

Blackened Chicken with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Recipe

August 7, 2017

Quite a few people asked me for my recipe when I posted a picture of one of my favorite chicken dishes to make on Facebook and Instagram, so here it is. This is a recipe that is on my regular dinner rotation schedule simply because my boys love it, it's healthy, and really easy to make. I didn't come up…read more

Food

Veggie Victory | Recipes with Chicken Breast Fillets

July 10, 2017

I've had several people tell me that they don't like cooking with chicken breasts because they aren't flavorful. Technically, that is true. But while it doesn't have its own innate flavor compared to the drumsticks or wings, it IS healthier, and I find that it has a lot of versatility. You can do so many different things with it. I…read more

Food

Veggie Victory — Recipes for Picky Eaters

July 9, 2017

My mom is a picky eater. And I was a picky eater. I use the term "was" because I like to think that I've expanded my horizons significantly over the years when it comes to food. Still, it came as no surprise to me when my son turned out to be a picky eater as well. As many of you…read more

Food

Lord Of The Ribs | Yea or Nay?

January 3, 2017

Lester and I finally found an opportunity to try out this relatively new restaurant called, "Lord Of The Ribs." I used to pass by their stall at Sugbo Mercado but just never got around to checking their food out. This time, since we were in the area, we figured it was worth a try... I mean, who doesn't love ribs?…read more