Posted by Nez | Jul 13th, 2009

Bicol Express

Like Baguio, Cebu and Ilocos, Bicol is of the favorite tourist spots of the country. It holds the wonder of the Mayon Volcano (according to news it’s most likely to erupt soon) which is recognized to be the most natural “Perfect Cone” in the world. The region also possess magnificent beaches, historical monuments and locations like Bicol Heroes Trylon, Headless Monument, Liberty Bell, and Cagsawa Ruins....

Posted by Nez | Jul 8th, 2009

KFC Cheesy Barbecue Meltz

I am excited to post a review of KFC’s new product offering – KFC Cheesy Barbecue Meltz.(Please don’t think this is a paid ad, it’s not.) I guess one good reason I’m excited about this review is the love I have for tortilla breads and everything in it – meat, cheese, onions, mayo, salsa and even – fruit jams!  Tortillas are easy to prepare, quick and fun to eat, always having that...

Posted by Nez | Jul 7th, 2009

Mackerel Scad (Galunggong) in Tausi Sauce

Filipino Cuisine ranges in diverse selections. This extends from meat, vegetable, native and seafood fare. And because of the high price of pork, beef and other meats, most households prepare and cook fish for their families. As our country is consists of more than 7,000 islands and is being embraced by waters, fish is very common not only in the waters but in the markets as well. Fish is an excellent source of...

Posted by Nez | Jul 4th, 2009

Pork in Shrimp Paste (Binagoongang Baboy)

American, Chinese, Asian, Spanish and Arab cuisines strongly shaped the Filipino cuisine profile. These combination of recipes from burgers and pastas of American, noodles and dimsums and Chinese, Kebabs of Arabs, and thick and luscious sauces of Asian contributes to culture of Filipino food. Another feature on our culinary arts, recipes belong to each region of our country. Dagupan City, my hometown, is very...

Posted by Nez | Jul 3rd, 2009

Banana Lemon Bread

I have previously posted my Choco Banana Muffins but i still wanted to do another entry with this new Banana Bread recipe I got from Bread Machines for Dummies Book which i borrowed from Candy along with her Sunbeam Bread Machine. I haven’t started  with the bread machine though because  I still need a transformer to convert the electrical current supply.  I couldnt wait for the bread machine to work any...

Posted by Nez | Jul 2nd, 2009

Jean’s Sandwich

Jean, one of my officemates, called me one afternoon to have a taste of the sandwich she prepared for our merienda. As soon as I came to her table, I saw 1 loaf of bread and a bowl of brownish thick spread. It was usual for me to see bread for merienda, especially when budget is ran out, but seeing the suggy, thick spread was an alien to my eyes. Being left with no choice, I took a pair of bread. Still my curiosity...