Posted by Nez | Feb 23rd, 2010

Ginisang Kamatis (Sauteed Tomatoes)

February is not just a season to celebrate the romantic spell of Valentine’s Day but the time of year to feast with the abundance of tomatoes. Tomatoes are sold in the wet market for only 5 pesos per kilo. Yeah, you read it right, FIVE PESOS per kilo. Some vendors actually even sell the over-ripped ones for only 3 pesos. I arrived home from the market, Royce asked me, “Hindi ba OA ito? (Are you not...

Posted by Nez | Sep 7th, 2009

Pineapple Carrot Muffins

A couple of extra carrots, from my Fresh Vegetable Dip, were in the fridge. I pity them for not being consumed yet. Subsequently, I thought of taking them out, peeling them, grating them and baking them for Pineapple Carrot Muffins.  This is an improved version of the first Carrot Bread I posted. I usually do the baking around 5am and spend about an hour in the kitchen. I leave most of my baked goodies at home for...

Posted by Nez | Aug 28th, 2009

Ginisang Sardinas (Sauteed Sardines)

I cooked Ginisang Sardinas or Sauteed Sardines with Cabbage last night to go along with the Fried Chicken Necks. I am not a fan of eating sardines from the can. I find it too fishy so I sautee sardines in garlic and onion to remove the fishy smell. 2 tbps. cooking oil 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped 1 clove onion, peeled and minced 1 small cabbage, touch core removed, cut into 1 inch strips 1 can sardines in...

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 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...

Posted by Nez | Jun 18th, 2009

Ham and Egg Rice

As a working mom, I always try to juggle everything from house to office, so most of the time food ought to be quick and easy to prepare particularly during breakfasts. But instead of the cooking and serving the conventional ham, egg and fried rice separately, I assembled them into one hefty meal. The following are the ingredients, however, you may add more ham or eggs if you have bigger tummies to fill in....