I got inspired by Tokyo Tokyo’s advertisement, Pork Tonkatsu, which seemingly mouthwatering and satisfying deep-fried pork fillet seasoned with Japanese flavorings. But instead of trying to do a Japanese style Tonkatsu, I cooked the all-time favorite BREADED PORK CHOPS. I love the...

Everybody loves a good cooked meat – roasted, simmered, baked, fried, you name it and everybody enjoys it, provided that herbs and flavor are infused into the strands of meat. One of best way of infusing the flavor into meat yet retaining the tenderness and moisture is to braise the meat....

Our son, Zachary Caleb, turns one month today! I know that to some it is not considered a major highlight, but for me, being his mother, today is a cherished and thanksgiving day. I am grateful for the happiness and joy he is giving to me each day despite of the sleepless nights and scaring...

My sister’s friend who is from Bicol taught me the original Bicolano way of cooking GINATAANG LAING. Ginataang Laing is a classic dish of Bicolanos – taro or gabi leaves simmered in coconut milk (gata). Of course nobody can call it a Bicolano dish without the kick of red chili...

After attending church, we went to my mom’s house to celebrate Mother’s Day with a simple lunch with a nice and colorful Crema de Fruta which I bought at Jam Sweet Jam, a local bakeshop in our city. Crema de Fruta is a chilled yellow cake, layered with creamy custard filling and topped...

I have been running gaga all around the house – nursing Caleb, taking care of Colby, doing the laundry, making sure the house is neatly cleaned as friends do visit and check the baby,  planning and cooking meals, buying all needful things, and many more. It is not easy spending all day...