Lately the universe has been kind enough to allow me to wake up without the headaches of sleep deprivation (paying attention to your circadian rhythms changes everything!). It was extra generous the other day waking me up with a notification that my fellow kitchen warrior… Read More
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Bilao at Palayok: A Clay Pot Half Empty
Communal dining has always been a fave of mine. From grilling Korean samgyupsal (pork belly) to sharing 10 heaping plates of food on a Lazy Susan for Chinese New Year, there’s something about partaking from a shared table that just feels right. In fact, I… Read More
Caipirinha Pang Uma: Filipino Farmland Caipirinhas
They’ve got it all wrong. You see, most Philippine travel blogs (not the ones written by rich balikbayans talking about their latest jaunt to the Mall of Asia or the ones who can afford to stay at Boracay Station 1 away from the unwashed masses… Read More
The Breakfast Burrito: A Study on Kitchen Efficiency
Note: The recipe below is a tad bit different from my usual ones. I will not only focus on the traditional “food” aspects (in black text) but also the non-cooking parts that make a big difference (in red). There will be many steps. And like… Read More
6 Lies Cooking Show Celebrities Tell You (and why you’ll never pull off a 30-min. meal)
Rachel Ray lied to us. Matter of fact, so did Martha Stewart, Giada (as much as I love the woman), and every other TV cooking show host. 30 min. meals? Psh…maybe if you’re heating leftovers on the stove! Making an entire meal that’s not a… Read More

