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Filipino Chicken Adobo

Filipino Chicken Adobo A good Filipino adobo is all about the proper vinegar/soy sauce ratio. I also share some cooking tips to make this throw-it-all-in-the-pot recipe a winner. [For my Instant Pot version of chicken adobo, you can find the recipe here.] [I've shared a short video of this recipe ... Read More

Spaghetti with Toasted Garlic, Breadcrumbs and Herbs

Spaghetti with Toasted Garlic, Breadcrumbs and Herbs A humble pasta dish with toasted garlic, toasted breadcrumbs and two kinds of herbs--sometimes less really is more. One of the first countries I visited as a new traveler twenty years ago was Italy. Like for most people, the country had ... Read More

Roasted Fig, Gorgonzola and Crispy Salami Crostini

Roasted Fig, Gorgonzola and Crispy Salami Crostini Sweet roasted figs, sharp and salty gorgonzola, syrupy balsamic vinegar and crispy salami make for party-worthy crostini. For the past week, I've spent a little time here and there tidying up my succulent garden. The summer heat has left a ... Read More

Mushroom Pâté

Mushroom Pâté Made with two kinds of mushrooms, walnuts and sage, this pâté is rich, refined, easy to prepare and it's vegan. It will be just the thing to serve on your holiday table that will make both vegetarians and carnivores happy. At around this time two years ago my husband and I were ... Read More

How to Care for Echeveria Imbricata (and other Succulents)

How to Care for Echeveria Imbricata (and other Succulents) A happy succulent garden needs four things: soil, water, sun and air. Here's how to manage them. Let's talk succulents. If you've been reading this blog for a while you know how madly and deeply I've fallen for them. The past three ... Read More

Arroz Caldo | Filipino Chicken and Rice Soup

Arroz Caldo | Filipino Chicken + Rice Soup Just like classic chicken soup, arroz caldo is nourishment, comfort and healing in a bowl. (My stovetop recipe is below but if you would like to make arroz Caldo in an Instant Pot--or any pressure cooker--please click here.) It was one week ago today ... Read More

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