All my favorite people were under one roof yesterday; we ate, caught up, teased and laughed...a lot. I haven't been as diligent about my monthly visits with my family who live two hours away so yesterday was even more special than Thanksgivings past. The young men and women (my nephews and ... Read More
Maja Blanca con Mais and My First Guest Post
When my blog was a mere three months young (June 17, 2010), I published a post celebrating the (for me) momentous occasion. True to form, my new-found friends--fellow bloggers and new readers--extended their well wishes, encouraging me to continue what I had started. Greg at Sippity ... Read More
A Ski Break and Chicken Afritada (Sun Valley, ID)
My leg muscles still ache as I type. I don't think I've been this sore for quite some time but it was all for a good reason. I've just returned from a ski break in Sun Valley, happy to take advantage of the hospitality of our good friends who shared their home with us for a few days. Having ... Read More
An Experiment: Pork Adobo
I've been sitting here trying to start this post unsuccessfully and it's all because of one question I've been asking myself: Why am I reluctant to share this dish? These are the answers I've come up with: Who needs another adobo recipe? There are other authorities on Filipino ... Read More
Another Chicken Noodle Soup: Chicken Mami
I know, I know. You probably don't need yet another version of chicken noodle soup. We all already have our favorites, don't we? I have actually posted one of my go-to versions here, but I was feeling nostalgic for a soup I remembered eating as a child. This version is not something my ... Read More
The Chicken Stew of My Childhood
Being able to treat my taste buds to new flavors is one of the greatest joys of cooking. I love trying new recipes, becoming acquainted with unfamiliar spices and learning about a different culture in the process. A lot of times we encounter the same base ingredients but cooked with ... Read More
