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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Masterchef?

December 14, 2016

Like many families here in the Philippines, I grew up with household help. We always had someone to cook for us, which is why I never felt the need to learn how to do it myself. My mom is an excellent cook , but she only does it when she either HAS to, or when it’s Christmas time. My cooking…read more