Posted by Nez | Jul 31st, 2009

Sugar Cookies

I know I have already posted a number of cookie recipes here in my blog. But yesterday my co-workers, who checked my blog for the first time, were teasing me for not having tasted any of my baked goodies yet, so, I made the easiest and quickest cookie recipe for them. I made them last night – my preparation time was about 20 minutes and baking time was just only 15 minutes. And the cookies were ready! I got...

Posted by Nez | Jul 29th, 2009

Chicken Sotanghon Guisado (Vermicelli Noodles)

I was craving for some Pancit last night but I didn’t want to tag my two boys as they were enjoying watching some Pixar short films over on youtube.com. So, I took off… not to the nearest Chinese resto, but to the kitchen and decided to make a wonderful hot evening dinner that my family practically inhaled. I used my fave Long Kow Vermicelli which is available in local grocery stores. This goodie was...

Posted by Nez | Jul 27th, 2009

Garlic and Pepper Pork

Last weekend, I wanted to prepare something that won’t require me of too much energy for a mind-numbing pre-cooking preparations and too complicated kitchen cooking job. So, I thought of getting the slab of pork out of our fridge, thaw, season it, throw it in my turbo broiler machine, turned the knob on to its timer and just wait for the timer off. A simple to do meal makes dining a feast. You will surely...

Posted by Nez | Jul 26th, 2009

Chocolate Rice Porridge (Champorado)

We have always heard the saying: “Eat your breakfast, it is the most important meal of the day.” And some may think, I often skip breakfast but I don’t feel anything different! Well this article may tell you to think again. In every day’s hassle and rush, a good number of us people tend to succumb to the habit of skipping breakfast. A student rushing to school so not be late for the exams, or a teenager...

Posted by Nez | Jul 23rd, 2009

Buy 1, Take 1 Plato Wraps

Good news for all Plato Wraps lovers! Again, calling all Plato Wraps’ fans! In line with their 8th anniversary, Panaderia Antonio will be giving away a FREE Platito Wrap Ham and Cheese every Plato Wrap that you will buy on July 27-29, 2009, from 9am to 5pm only. This promo will be offered to all Plato Wraps kiosks nationwide. Why Plato Wraps? 1. Just as how they describe Plato Wraps – Great meals in...

Posted by Nez | Jul 22nd, 2009

Chocolate Crinkles

One of the things I like about working in an educational institution is having a frequent FREE food tasting from students of Hotel and Restaurant Management and Nursing Nutrition class. I always ask for the recipes they make if a meal gets my palate’s interest. I have been enjoying this treat for 5 years now since I got the job in the school. I have collected a good number of recipes from international...

Posted by Nez | Jul 20th, 2009

Fruity Gelatin Layers

Last Saturday afternoon, I wanted to bring my three-year-old son, Colby, to the Worlds of Fun at CSi City Mall so we could have a break from our everyday routine. But it was raining hard because of the typhoon “Isang” so we both just stayed at home and watched Sesame Street video… until we got bored. So I thought of something to cook that Colby might join in and enjoy. And, we made this really...

Posted by Nez | Jul 17th, 2009

Kitchenwares

I saw once in an SM Department Store a device you stick to a knife to make even slices of vegetables and fruits like if your making french fries. I was amazed how a very simple device can make slicing of fruits and vegetables so quick and efficient. Gone were the days of firewood and ‘pugon’, they were replaced with the stove and the oven, though some people still cook the old fashion way, using modern...

Posted by Nez | Jul 16th, 2009

Beef with Bitter Gourd (Beef with Ampalaya)

The Philippine Star front page photo in today’s issue highlighted activist of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). Three women painted their bodies green and posed for an advocacy to go vegetarian during the animal rights campaign activity. Going green is becoming a popular and wise choice for many individuals and families. Vegetarianism is following a diet that is excluding animal products such...

Posted by Nez | Jul 14th, 2009

Spring/Summer Rolls (Shanghai Lumpia)

Some call it spring roll while others call it summer roll. You can call it what you may because this treat can be enjoyed any season of the year! Well, I grew up in a place where people call this Shanghai Lumpia – a very well known Asian dimsum. Although I don’t think Lumpiang Shanghai really originated in Shanghai, China like the adopted fast food french fries didn’t really originate in France....