Ever tried mint sugar? Me neither. Having a mint plant in my little herb garden that has grown so much since June, I felt bad for the plant. Its companions basil and parsley were seeing so much kitchen action, but mint was hardly used. Today, I snipped off some branches …
My husband and I recently got back from a week-long Wyoming adventure. While we were in WY, our car rental’s tire went poof, so we had to drive up to Billings Logan International Airport from Cody, WY to get our car replacement. With the donut tire going at 50mph on …
Even if I grew up in the Philippines, I confess that I’ve never gone to Ma Mon Luk Restaurant. It took decades before I found out that they started mami and siopao in the Philippines! Sure, I’ve eaten that combination many times, but in other restaurants. When I visited the …
UPDATE: Primero Casa Filipino is officially closed. My mom, my sister and I went to Primero Casa Filipino to try their all-you-can-eat lunch buffet. We didn’t wait to be seated. Possibly because we went for a late lunch after the lunch crowd has tapered off. Of the buffets that I …
I’m adding yet another category in this blog: Time-tested. I’ve been cooking for the longest time, so I’ll share recipes that I actually use in our day-to-day eating. It’s not always about fancy meals and complicated recipes. Some days, cooking the simplest dishes gives me the most satisfaction. One of …
I heard about Stacy’s from a cousin of mine. Out of curiosity, I went there with my mom and my sister when I was in the Philippines. I loved the ambiance and the interiors. I loved it so much that I kept taking pictures while we waited for our food. …
