tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44073509798468105282012-01-26T10:29:48.122-08:00savor the different flavorsJescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.comBlogger1101100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-43755974410679980602011-03-20T16:48:00.000-07:002011-03-21T12:23:01.300-07:00

Spring is here! ... and yes, I'm back again.You probably don't remember me anymore because I am the biggest slacker of all time, but I am hoping to correct that. I am making my resolution now, it's not to late to do so, is it? I will try to post as often as possible from here on. Cross my heart and... nope, I don't want to die, not yet anyway! Haha!Well, spring in Miami is totally different than

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-77267362736233880612011-03-16T20:54:00.001-07:002011-03-17T06:34:45.474-07:00

I am sure that you have been watching the news regarding the terrible events in Japan..... the earthquake... the tsunami... the radiation. Tragedy beyond words. Utter devastation.I cannot even begin to imagine how it feels to be in the midst of that situation, let alone the sheer pain and grief of losing everything, including loved ones.Japan is such a beautiful country with a fascinating culture

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-31562265733421973132010-11-04T09:10:00.000-07:002010-11-04T12:19:00.454-07:00

The weather in South Florida has been so gloomy these couple of days, so I longed for something warm, comforting... something to satisfy my soul. So I thought of Ropa Vieja.Ropa Vieja, or translated literraly as "tattered clothes or rags", is a Latin American cuisine. It is named as such because the shredded beef resembles so much like the ragged edges of an old clothing.... as explained to me by

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-715588339194418862010-03-04T06:21:00.001-08:002010-03-04T17:12:13.651-08:00

Hello friends!It has been a while since our blog has been updated. Life has a funny way of demanding your full attention, but hopefully it will once again permit us to share with you some incredible dishes we've created recently.A wonderful opportunity came our way. A few months back, Mr. J and I have joined the hospitality ministry in our church. Every so often, roughly once a month, we have the

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-13800675008351922412009-07-20T10:23:00.000-07:002009-07-21T07:38:59.527-07:00

I am back!It’s been a while since my last post. I know, I know… this blog went into hibernation for almost 2 months. It was never my intention to neglect you guys, but it was a case of the spirit-being-willing-but-the-body-is-weak for me.It has really been so hot these past few weeks here in Miami. After the initial rainy season as the summer began, the heat came with vengeance! We have been

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-36592163943564465422009-06-01T11:30:00.000-07:002009-06-02T13:11:01.660-07:00

When it rains, it pours. Literally.These past couple of weeks has been rainy down here in my neck of the woods. The southern part of the Sunshine State of Florida momentarily became gray and gloomy. Summer officially started, not with sweltering heat but rather, with a drenching downpour. Even as I write, outside dark clouds are beginning to gather and the day has started to turn dreary.But, I

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-21010941289999765982009-05-18T07:21:00.000-07:002009-05-19T10:25:17.017-07:00

Have you had kitchen disasters? I have, countless of 'em.If you like to cook, or work in a kitchen, I am pretty sure you have your share of fiascos, those good-intentions-gone-awry. It is inevitable and, if you ask me, it's an essential part of learning. If only we can share our stories over a cup of tea (or coffee), I am sure that we'll have a real blast listening to each other's narratives

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com37tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-9049719692958763142009-05-04T09:57:00.000-07:002009-05-05T20:26:56.990-07:00

“Ohhh.,… it’s mango season again!”The words came out from my mouth almost like a song when I saw some mangoes being sold in the grocery that I go to. Adding to my delight was the fact that the mangoes are the ones that taste and look like those that come from the Philippines. I don’t see them often in the local grocery stores; I get them from the Asian markets all the time. I believe they are

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-72816989157230338372009-04-04T22:27:00.000-07:002009-04-17T09:40:59.305-07:00

“We gotta go to Vivoli!”, my friend Monica insisted.According to her trusted travel resource, Rick Steve’s Travel Guide, Monica informed us that Vivoli is said to make the best gelato in Florence, or in Italy for that matter. And Rick recommends trying the rice gelato."Rice ice cream?” I said, “never heard of that before! But rice + ice cream together? What’s not to like? That must be good".

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-69567722361167399182009-03-23T20:25:00.000-07:002009-03-26T13:18:58.435-07:00

It’s my 100th post! Yay!I don’t know what but the number 100 sounds like a big deal, huh? It’s like reaching a milestone. It did take me a year to reach 100 posts but still, it is some sort of an achievement considering that I’ve had homepages in the past that I haven’t attended to after the novelty wore of… However this time, I don’t think I’ll ever outgrow this blog, at least, not for a very

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-37002191597591868322009-03-08T16:02:00.000-07:002009-03-23T10:21:09.533-07:00

This past week has gone by so fast. I couldn’t even believe that the weekend has come, and just as quickly, is gone. But you know what they say, when one is busy, one barely notices the time. I was defintely preoccupied at work. It was a pretty interesting week for me, to say the least. I wish I can engage you in an office gossip – but nah… LOL… you wouldn’t appreciate that in a food blog, would

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com47tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-86850214077755577322009-03-01T21:01:00.000-08:002009-03-02T10:55:12.191-08:00

I have an impulsive nature. I always have ever since I was young. But I have to admit that with age comes restraint (I'd rather call it wisdom though). I’d like to believe that since I am now much wiser, hence I'm less impulsive.Well, this blog is a result of such impulse. I didn’t plan on having a food blog, never thought of having one ever before in my life – although to be honest, I had

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-6733991607522996402009-02-21T21:19:00.000-08:002009-03-10T13:44:13.627-07:00

The South Beach Food and Wine Festival is going on right now even as I write this... and I couldn't go. I'm absolutely bummed out.It is a 4-day festival taking place by the beach (U.S.'s Riviera, South Beach) which showcases the amazing talents of the world's most renowned wine makers, celebrated chefs and culinary personalities. It's the ultimate event to go for foodies and foodies at heart!The

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-58671481613160986592009-02-14T23:26:00.001-08:002009-03-10T13:44:37.635-07:00

"Chocolate cures everything". Not an entirely accurate statement, but it holds a tiny grain of truth. Chocolate may not solve any of our problems, but it does make us feel better. Why? Because chocolate has substances called phenylethylamine and seratonin. These are mood lifting agents found in our brain. Once chocolate is eaten, these substances are released to the nervous system by our brain

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-5015899409555462732009-02-04T21:11:00.000-08:002009-03-10T13:45:08.729-07:00

This past week a couple of coldfronts hit South Florida. The temperature actually dipped to somewhere in the upper 30's Fahrenheit (about 3 degrees Celsius). Bbbrrrrrrr! It was C-O-L-D!Those who are from northern USA, north America or Europe might find this laughable. Compared to the inches of snow and below zero temperature you get out there, 30's must be a heatwave for you. But for the true

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-62441319877884197392009-02-01T22:18:00.000-08:002009-03-10T13:45:33.329-07:00

Friends, I have really been remiss in keeping my blog up to date. For this, I apologize. I didn't expect for the year 2009 to become as busy as I am now. But I'm not complaining. I like to be busy but I am in that period where I am still adjusting, trying to juggle my time in the hope of achieving a proper balance, so that I'd have time left to upload photos and write my blogs. So, please be

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-19502907949330086192009-01-12T08:15:00.000-08:002009-01-27T12:17:20.468-08:00

I’ve been sluggish as of late. No kidding. My mind isn’t just functioning right, and I feel so slow that I even mix-up dates and times.Last week, I had a conversation with my husband about stuff to do and I got confused for a while because I actually thought that the next day would be Thursday, when in fact, it was going to be Friday! I was 24 hours behind, imagine?! Tsk, tsk. My brain must have

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-83181105635792674582009-01-01T14:00:00.000-08:002009-01-27T12:18:04.390-08:00

Here's one of the many traditions that we have at home growing up in the Philippines.For as long as I can remember, my mother had always made it a point to have a fruit basket/tray for the New Year. This basket would contain the very select of fruits that she's able to find in the market. Soon after Christmas, she would start preparing this basket with a lot of TLC (tender loving care). Her goal

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-85063444867526141482008-12-15T08:48:00.000-08:002009-01-27T12:19:19.537-08:00

We watched a children’s Christmas musical yesterday.Children have all the advantages in productions – they can do no wrong. They can forget their cues, mess up their lines, or even do nothing but stand on the side – yet they are guaranteed to steal the show regardless. They are just too cute. Too bad they grow up so fast, huh? ;oDThe kids in the musical were, I believe, ranging from 3 to 10 yrs

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-723847946101943602008-12-04T14:15:00.000-08:002009-01-27T12:59:45.499-08:00

“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…la,la,la,la..”I found myself cheerfully humming this classic Christmas tune as I walked my dog this morning. I can't deny it, Christmas is evident everywhere I look.Immediately after Thanksgiving, people brought out their varied Christmas decors and got busy with them. There are the lights, the blow-up figures, flowers, glitters and so much more. They

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-90428046213579343132008-11-30T13:14:00.000-08:002008-12-02T13:29:50.386-08:00

Have you ever been to a chocolate museum? I have.A few years ago, I had the opportunity to visit the Stollwerck’s Chocolate Musueum in Germany. It was definitely an exhilarating experience.First of all, the smell of chocolate that greets you as you enter the facility is one big sensory assassination-in a good way- and my senses responded to the stimulus accordingly.I was like Willy Wonka the

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-26676993527876780662008-11-30T10:20:00.000-08:002009-01-12T09:23:05.939-08:00

Finally, I made it. I’m posting my very first regular blog after so many weeks of being away. Many of you know that I’ve traveled back to the beloved country where I originally come from, the Philippines. I was there for 5 weeks. My father had an emergency issue with his health that needed to be dealt with. His right leg had to be amputated asap, due to a gangrenous wound that had not healed for

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-32579797805523177352008-11-13T22:28:00.000-08:002008-11-15T15:19:30.244-08:00

There are rumblings in our kitchen, but alas, what could cause such a stir? Or perhaps a mix, such as this? LOL....Today was a day just like most other at work, except for the sound of a UPS truck, and a rather small driver comparative to the large package he was carrying --- with my name on it. But what could be inside?As the driver unloaded the package, a quick glance proved my suspicions were

Josephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04180808058833979569noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-72810190322576797222008-11-08T22:52:00.001-08:002008-11-21T13:51:22.291-08:00

I am so glad that the elections are over. It was a drawn-out spectacle that left me really spent at the end of it all. It’s not just because the candidate I voted for didn’t win. It’s more because I’ve never been so much into all the drama that was the Elections ’08. In the last few weeks before the Election I felt burned-out; I wanted for everything to be over and done with. So you can just

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-42501448555453323262008-10-23T21:03:00.000-07:002008-10-27T09:29:19.581-07:00

"When are you going to blog again?" was Mr. J's question to me a few days ago. "Soon.." was my non-committal response.I have to admit, I've been stuck in a rut lately. After my trip to the Philippines, I never expected that I would have a hard time blogging again. Don't get me wrong, the desire to blog never left me, and I've never stopped cooking -- it's taking the time to write, take photos and

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-68652664488603707702008-10-01T21:34:00.000-07:002008-10-27T22:27:05.648-07:00

Hi, foodie blogville.. I am back in the homefront, after 5 weeks or so of being away. Whew! Wasn't that long??? Can't wait to get blogging again. But first, I just want to get over this jet lag. I'll be fine in a few days.... and then, I'll be back on board again!Hope you'll come back to see what's up.

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-81225990618824429502008-08-25T06:17:00.000-07:002008-11-11T07:40:01.936-08:00

Hi foodie blogville... if you've checked my blog lately, you'll notice that it's been a couple of weeks since my last post. I have an important reason for this, which I am about to share with you.I am currently back in my homeland, the Philippines. This was an emergency trip, as my father has urgent health issues that I needed to attend to being his one and only child. It sucks big time to see

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-56155776162772920502008-08-10T23:55:00.000-07:002008-08-11T06:58:48.210-07:00

I am thankful that when it comes to television, Mr. J and I don't have a problem as far as what shows to watch. We like almost the same programs - I watch what he watches, and he likes to watch what I watch. My only problem with him is when he's got the remote control - he changes channels so much I get dizzy! He loves to scan the channels, and when commercial break comes, his fingers get busy

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-62202589517099803712008-08-09T19:47:00.000-07:002008-10-27T22:27:38.792-07:00

I got my very first award, yay! Many thanks to Selina of Let's Chow for passing this award on to me.When I started this blog, I was hoping to maybe meet some people but I wasn't really prepared to discover a whole "foodie world" out there; people from all corners of the world who share the same interest and passion in food as I do. Awesome.It's been an exciting ride for me, so far, for the last 6

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-8306582826236899052008-07-31T21:21:00.000-07:002011-07-05T09:39:45.560-07:00

It is a fact. Technology is taking over every aspect of our lives.For the last decade, the advancement of technology from the medical to industrial to the telecommunications industry (most especially), has truly made leaps and bounds. Amazing.So much have changed that I feel the world actually seems so much smaller than ever. The internet has done a huge difference in our day-to-day existence.

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-48030362040898567132008-07-29T21:50:00.000-07:002008-08-01T10:06:13.582-07:00

Gosh, I hate going to the dentist. It’s one of those things that if only I can do without, I’d gladly refrain from having. I just can’t stand the sensation I get from someone picking on my teeth with metal, or the scrubbing/scraping/drilling/grinding, or the simple fact that you lay there with your mouth wide open for a long time that your jaw hurts! Uh-oh. Not pleasant at all.Not that dentists

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-84533960162805036842008-07-28T22:06:00.000-07:002011-07-05T09:18:13.922-07:00

Florida isn't called the Sunshine State for no reason. It truly lives up to its name because here, we live in a sweltering heat for most of the year. At times it feels like living in a huge oven cranked way up. It really does.So rain in a place like this is truly refreshing. Its cooling effect is certainly much needed. It is a welcome respite to the daily humdrum of our lives, at least for me.

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-33548107473603032092008-07-21T21:31:00.000-07:002008-07-24T16:02:57.696-07:00

It's really true. Time flies by so quickly when we are busy. I've had a full plate at work and at home lately, so it seemed just like a few days ago when I received the information on who my partner was for this month's Taste & Create... and before I knew it, I am a few days away from the deadline! Fortunately, I already know what to do and I got the ingredients on hand, so all I really had to

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-40646523944509027152008-07-16T22:01:00.000-07:002008-07-24T16:04:08.888-07:00

Unlike in the past when abstaining from eating pork was mostly because it was a religious taboo, nowadays the issue about this controversial meat has become more than that.Pork is said to be one of the unhealthiest meat on earth. So many books have been written lately discouraging consumers to partake of this "dirty" animal. A number of research claim that ALL pork products is unfit for human

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-34035118752392157662008-07-11T00:37:00.000-07:002008-07-24T16:06:06.663-07:00

Ice cream!It's got to be my husband and I’s favorite dessert. We are both so bad. We can possibly gorge down a whole container of ice cream in one sitting... if we don't control ourselves. But I'm glad to say that it hasn't happened yet, not so far anyways. Hahhaha.. Not that we are planning on doing it anytime soon, or ever. God forbid.But I got to say, I've never had this much ice cream

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-21978722654991821862008-07-10T00:47:00.000-07:002008-07-24T16:08:47.216-07:00

Compared to what we have from where I come from (the Philippines), everything in America is super-sized, or is geared to being one. And I mean, everything! That includes houses, cars, buildings, clothes, furniture, grocery items, fast food items and all things you can think of. I believe this is one of the results of a free enterprise. Competition is tough, that’s why every company there is has

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-17970821466839045262008-07-06T21:25:00.000-07:002008-07-25T11:48:59.686-07:00

This post is sort of a continuation to my previous post, which was about our July 4th celebration. As mentioned to you, my hubby and I decided to grill some rib-eyes, and I prepared this side salad.Like I said, this coleslaw was inspired by KFC. I've always liked how they prepared the coleslaw, so I wanted to make an imitation of theirs. I've browsed through the internet for recipes, and I was so

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-72718456892594393082008-07-04T23:26:00.000-07:002008-07-24T16:11:47.895-07:00

July 4th, a reminder of America's independence and freedom as a nation and as a people. It is a reminder that FREEDOM is certainly not FREE. Great men who went before paid a great price so that Americans can enjoy the kind of liberty that they have today. So, I pay homage to the great leaders such as Thomas Jefferson, and all those brave men and women who fought for their vision of "a land for

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-60176354681394968162008-06-26T08:56:00.000-07:002008-06-28T11:23:39.195-07:00

Here's a personal confession.In the Philippines, biscuit or "biskwit" means, soda crackers, or crunchy cookies. Thus, naturally, I grew up believing that biscuit means the same in the US or elsewhere in the world. But little did I know that though it is spelled the same, outside of the Philippines, the word doesn't necessarily mean the same thing.So when a franchise of Texas Chicken opened in one

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-24470534540022931562008-06-22T09:55:00.000-07:002008-06-28T21:52:55.288-07:00

Every once in a while I do try to experiment and cook something vegetarian. Mr. J and I both like to watch what we eat, and vegetarian dishes make us feel like we could eat more and still feel not guilty at all.Unfortunately, the word "healthy" in food has not always been associated with "tasty". It is only in the past few years, when different diet plans began to emerge and the organic-food

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-60333471162551464612008-06-21T21:14:00.000-07:002008-07-21T21:44:17.470-07:00

It's that time of the month again. Time for Taste & Create, a monthly blogging event where partipating bloggers are partnered off with one another; the partners browse each other's blog and then they each have to cook their recipe of choice from their partner's blog. Cool huh? This blog was authored and is hosted by Nicole of For The Love Of Food.My partner this time is Swati of Chatkhor. She's

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-76182722519893717152008-06-14T14:29:00.001-07:002008-06-20T05:34:30.814-07:00

The most rewarding part about cooking is seeing people enjoy your food. I'm sure anyone who cooks would agree with me on this, am I right? What I struggle most about it though, is putting a menu together. Well, if I went to culinary school this story would have been different but I didn't. I just have to learn this area vicariously through restaurants, TVs and magazines while relying a lot on my

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-19474905967369158322008-06-07T10:35:00.000-07:002008-06-14T18:35:45.658-07:00

SioMai (shoo-mai) commonly known as steamed dumplings, is one of the dishes brought to the Philippines by the Chinese immigrant, Ma Mon Luk. I told you about his inspiring story two posts ago. If you didn't get to read it, check it out here.This food is a dimsum staple in China or Hongkong. What I like about this dish is the fact that it is steamed. Steaming leaves the ingredients' essential

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-72376086060797145752008-06-03T10:32:00.000-07:002008-06-14T14:24:12.690-07:00

What's for lunch? This is a question that Mr. J and I ask ourselves everyday. And do we have as options? McDonalds. Wendy's. Taco Bell. Burger King. KFC. Pizza Hut .... and countless other fastfoods. These are what confronts us as we contemplate on what to eat for lunch at work everyday. I have nothing against fast foods. They are convenient and delicious! But the fact remains, they do you no

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-13752721098620408672008-06-01T03:06:00.000-07:002008-06-14T14:22:50.242-07:00

“Siopao or baozi” is a staple food in China that dates back to almost 1,800 years, about three kingdom periods (220-280) ago. According to history, some military soldiers caught a plague while traveling to South China. Zhuge Liang (181-234), the military strategist at that time, invented this food which is to be offered as a sacrifice to the gods for healing . They are buns shaped like human

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-24285486298737422332008-05-25T21:02:00.000-07:002008-06-11T09:44:46.424-07:00

Today's dish can't get any simpler. I wanted to have a dinner that is both light and flavorful. Since I got shrimps , then shrimp it is. Grilled shrimp. We have not had this in quite a while. Now, I still need to think of something to go with the shrimp. I wanted the skewer to not only look pretty but to be tasty as well. My initial plan was to grill some onions and bell peppers with the shrimp,

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-31393664002377894292008-05-23T15:37:00.000-07:002008-06-11T09:49:27.574-07:00

Filipinos in general, like the rest of the Asian countries, are not heavy meat eaters. Most of our dishes are prepared with lots of vegetables or noodles in them. Or, when we eat meat, we eat a matchbox-sized piece with lots of rice. (Yes, we love rice. We eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and yet, most Filipinos are petite. So rice really cannot make one fat!)I can only attribute the way

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-54276522686361754062008-05-19T21:15:00.000-07:002008-07-21T21:44:48.084-07:00

First of all, I'd like to acknowledge the efforts of Nicole King, the author/organizer, Taste and Create, an event where two foodie bloggers are partnered and then they get to do whatever recipe they like from each other's archives. I can just imagine the many hours she dedicates inorder to make sure that this event happens every month. Kudos to you Nicole - for your creativity and for your

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-50947357754661228232008-05-18T14:13:00.000-07:002008-05-19T06:48:53.383-07:00

I don't consider myself a coffee drinker, per se. What I mean is, I'm not a heavy coffee drinker, somebody who consumes 10-12 cups a day. Uh-oh. I'm what you maybe call a light coffee drinker. One good cup a day, preferrably for breakfast, is enough for me. Why am I talking a about coffee? It's because I have here something which is best enjoyed when accompanied with a good cup of coffee -

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-61753708823275153532008-05-14T21:12:00.000-07:002008-05-16T09:38:21.214-07:00

This is the rice that I served with my Sesame-Crusted Tuna With Roasted Cipolline Onions. I normally prefer just plain, white rice because I don't want the rice to compete with whatever I am eating it with. But in this case, the rice is the perfect accompaniment to the tuna dish. I might be biased though, because I love Thai food.Anyway, you can use those boil-in-a bag long grain rice that you

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-18004646478689176952008-05-09T23:07:00.000-07:002008-05-16T09:55:54.641-07:00

It all started when I saw the beautiful tuna steaks in the supermarket. I couldnt resist them so I bought, albeit with eyes half-closed because this fish could get a little pricey. But heck, we're treating ourselves tonight because all work and no fun makes us dull.... yep, good food is fun, especially the kind that you don't have to feel guilty about after having wiped out your plate. And this

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-70179482805869175852008-05-09T22:46:00.000-07:002008-05-20T07:49:20.208-07:00

One Sunday morning, Mr. J and I found ourselves at home. This is not normal for us since our Sunday mornings are usually spent in church. Nope, we didn't skip; we just went a day earlier. We were invited to a Saturday night service to one of Mr. J's friend's church (that's a mouthful). We went and boy, was I thankful that we did because their guest speaker was awesome and spoke about a

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-21075500566182042892008-05-09T22:36:00.000-07:002008-05-13T14:22:22.036-07:00

There's nothing like homemade bread. Nowadays, homemade breads are a luxury. But this is one luxury that I do want to indulge in. Nothing beats eating freshly baked bread - biting into that warm dough, seeing the butter melt when you slather it onto the piece that you're holding. Hmmnn..Sadly, I haven't tried baking bread, on my own at least. I did it a couple of times with some girlfriends quite

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-13056397945860063562008-05-09T18:16:00.000-07:002008-05-13T14:16:54.511-07:00

Well, it seems like I've been giving you a tour in Far East with my Asian-themed dinners recently. Believe me, this wasn't planned at all. It just happened. What can I say, I'm originally from the Philippines, therefore, I'm Asian by race.Growing up in the Philippines has naturally exposed me to the varied kinds of Asian noodles, mostly Chinese. One of the earliest settlers in the Philippines are

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-16120927822948017022008-05-08T19:06:00.000-07:002008-05-13T14:19:09.089-07:00

I am always interested in educating my palate, that's why I was eager to try this recipe that I happen to find when scanning an issue of Cooking Light magazine - chicken and cucumber done Korean style.Kimchi is pretty much all I know about Korean food, and I'm sure that there's more to it than kimchi. It is one of the least familiar cuisine to me among the Asian countries, so I'd be glad to get

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-63666621487425219482008-05-06T18:57:00.000-07:002008-05-07T21:40:58.370-07:00

Spaghetti being made from worms????? That is sooo not true!!!Well, if I was told this information today, this exactly would be my reaction. But as a young and innocent kid, I somehow picked up a rumor from school that spaghetti (meaning the pasta) are made of worms. And not knowing any better, this false information naturally affected my behavior towards spaghetti and I grew up not liking this

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-55514728001204711382008-05-02T22:53:00.001-07:002008-05-07T13:37:45.572-07:00

I am always in constant search for new ways to do pork chops. I am sure there is a thousand other ways to do it, but it seems to me that I am stuck with my 2 other reliable recipes - breaded or adobo-style (Filipino-adobo).And so here's a new recipe inspired by Cooking Light magazine. Apart from it being pork chop, the other thing that attracted me to this dish is its glaze. Adding fruit

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-16270523251906091692008-05-01T00:16:00.000-07:002008-05-12T05:45:00.723-07:00

Hey, it's Mr. J here again, the mystery chef (or shall I say guest chef in this blog.. hehehe). One day I felt like making a special dinner for my gorgeous wife, so I thought to myself there's no better way to show my love than to grill up some churrasco, baby...MMMMMM! I love to cook a tasty piece of meat, especially when its got that fat slightly marbled throughout the cut. When grilling, this

Josephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04180808058833979569noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-56818790422695138302008-04-27T21:53:00.000-07:002008-05-01T08:43:25.999-07:00

Cassava – or "yuca" as most commonly known here in Miami – is a shrubby plant that grows in tropical countries in Asia, Latin America and Africa. It’s most edible parts are the roots (or tuber) and the leaves.I have good memories playing in the nearby cassava fields with friends when I was young. We used to take some leaves and use its stems to braid each others hair. This plant also has

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-34601114349438619482008-04-27T14:26:00.000-07:002008-04-28T05:42:25.847-07:00

Restaurant menus, most of the time, have dishes under the appetizer section that are enough to serve as an entree, for me that is. And I do order those appetizers as my main meal once in a while, especially when I am trying to save enough room for dessert later.. ;o).The dish I have here is actually meant as an appetizer,usually served as is, or with bread. But to have it for our dinner, I had to

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-7729762227745060942008-04-21T20:46:00.000-07:002008-05-12T07:07:54.110-07:00

This dinner is reminiscent of what Mr. J and I had when we went to Christy's restaurant (here in Miami) a few months earlier. I wasn't really interested in ordering an appetizer then, but Mr. J suggested that we get the crab cakes. So I thought, why not? And you know what -- I wished I had the crab cakes for dinner. They were oh soooo good. I think I liked it better than the steak... hahaha.. I

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-41094370016263566782008-04-21T20:00:00.000-07:002008-04-24T05:45:56.377-07:00

I enjoy watching reality TV shows, especially those that have something to do with cooking. I love learning and experiencing vicariously through the contestants on the show. It is interesting to see how they handle the challenges that are being hurled their way. One of these shows is the famed Top Chef on Bravo Network. They have what they call the quick fire challenges (minor challenges to test

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-57069425279805192662008-04-19T14:29:00.001-07:002008-04-24T05:46:41.037-07:00

Hey guys...It's mystery chef here, and as it turns out, I found yet another recipe for the rice that I made a few days ago. This time I was inspired to make breakfast for my wife, but for lunch. The ingredients are as follows:3 tbsp. olive oil1/4 diced onion1/4 diced red pepper1 clove garlic, diced1/2 cup spanish rice leftovers2 eggs scrambled1/4 cup italian blend cheese1/4 cup salsasea salt and

Josephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04180808058833979569noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-88680894387677304782008-04-19T01:15:00.000-07:002008-07-21T21:45:23.032-07:00

This month I have managed to participate in a food blogging event , Taste and Create. It is my very first time to do so and I am very excited. And, I'm honored to be partnered with Grace of A Southern Grace. She's a prolific blogger and her site is a veritable source of good recipes.It didn't take me long to decide which of her recipes I should do.. I'm a sucker for sweets and her Bewitching

Josephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04180808058833979569noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-31035344766734213162008-04-18T22:24:00.000-07:002008-04-23T15:30:36.683-07:00

Thats right, I'm hijacking the Foodie Blog...hahaha. This week there's a guest blogger in the house. Hmmmmm, who could it be?Me, of course...Well my name is Joe and I am the husband of the best-lookin' filipina chef. Since I'm on vacation for a few weeks, I will be relieving her from most of her cooking & blogging responsibilities. Before you shriek at the thought of me in the kitchen, I will

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-39244127786265649112008-04-17T21:13:00.000-07:002008-04-23T15:47:46.444-07:00

One of the challenges of cooking in the middle of the week is making something that is simple, quick and yet packs a lot of flavor. And for us, grilling - steak in particular - is the way to go.My hubby's most favorite cut of steak is rib-eye, but this time, I ventured into something that we don't usually do - flank steak. I was aware that doing this particular cut would be a challenge as this

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-24870766273914668152008-04-12T22:59:00.001-07:002008-04-23T17:14:49.242-07:00

If you look through my food in this blog, there would be one thing that you'll notice - the recipes are no-fuss ones that are quick to make.Well, this one is not an exception. This whole dinner will take you no more than 30 minutes to prepare, provided that your shrimps have already been shelled and deveined.This recipe takes on a southwest inspiration. It calls for chili powder. If you're not

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-39998141808157923032008-04-12T07:44:00.000-07:002008-04-12T22:50:57.450-07:00

It's that time of the month again, in our office at least. Time to celebrate somebody's birthday. The girls at work (yeah, that includes me) started a monthly potluck for birthday celebrants. This was also in an effort to have a chance to fellowship with each other and relax, even if it's just for a few minutes. And it has sort of developed into an official birthday treat for all the birthday

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-23212251793599412752008-04-09T21:39:00.000-07:002008-04-13T16:14:46.652-07:00

Ok, not necessarily in a drinking cup as you would think. My original recipe is actually that for a cake. But my hubby requested that I do cupcakes instead, as he wants to take some to work - to share with his co-workers. And since cupcakes are easier to eat (no forks, plates needed), then it seems that this is the best way to go.Carrot cake is my hubby's absolute favorite. And he's always like a

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-85935392797419251162008-04-09T20:46:00.000-07:002008-04-23T17:02:40.142-07:00

Red, yellow or green. Nope, I'm not describing a flag, nor are these the latest color trends in fashion, but rather, they're the colors of an Asian spice: the curry. Although curry originated from India, this spice is widely used among the East Asian as well as the South East Asian cuisine. Its color tells you how spicy it is - with red being the most spicy (from red chilies), green-medium (from

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-29669079057145408412008-04-07T20:29:00.000-07:002008-04-25T08:20:04.309-07:00

Filipino lesson: Giniling (ghee-nee-ling) - refers to anything that's ground; also applies to a dish made from ground meatPhilippine cuisine is very much like a Filipino himself: a result of a mixture of different cultures. There's the influence from the Chinese, Malay, Arab and Indonesian with whom the native Filipinos traded with during the pre-Hispanic era in our country. This economic

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-41125878322966230572008-04-04T21:02:00.000-07:002008-04-23T14:02:52.349-07:00

Contrary to popular belief, the fruit that Adam ate in the garden of Eden was not apple but mango. Because when God found out that Adam ate the apple at Eve's prompting, God was so upset He told them "man..go!" Wha-ha-ha-ha..Ok, this is my corny joke for the day and I hope this won't prevent you from reading the rest of this post. I can assure you, this cake is waaaaay better than the joke..

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-86508407395018984902008-04-04T01:35:00.000-07:002008-04-10T13:28:23.890-07:00

I like eating Orzo pasta, as I can trick my mind into thinking that I'm having rice. We, Filipinos, are big rice eaters , so we are susceptible to any Jedi-mind trick about rice. Hehhehe..But unlike rice, pasta settles a little heavier in the stomach, so you can't really eat so much of it,especially when drowned with rich meaty or cheesy sauce. But, not this particular dish though. This recipe

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-84589220365365816832008-04-03T21:09:00.000-07:002008-04-10T13:28:59.174-07:00

I've always liked beans but I just never realized its benefits until I came across a Cooking Light magazine article about it. Turns out, beans are the most overlooked source of antioxidant-rich foods.According to the research of Clifford Beninger from the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, beans are rich in anthocyanins, an antioxidant with possible anticancer properties.The darker the bean

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-40063409466354685142008-03-30T21:21:00.000-07:002008-04-10T13:29:34.941-07:00

Yes, I felt cheesy today. But not the way you're thinking. LOL... I just meant that I've a craving for cheesecake!Actually, the real story is that I was looking at one of my food magazine subscriptions the other day. One of the photos featured is that of lemon cheesecake squares. And so this triggered a Pavlovian response within me. I want cheesecake!!!! And so I looked through some of my

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-81193966490426192452008-03-30T21:12:00.000-07:002008-06-14T20:43:18.719-07:00

One of the advantages of growing up in a tropical island like the Philippines is having access to fresh seafood. I grew up eating fresh seafood. And I mean just-caught-that-day-kinda-fresh, so fresh some were still squiggling and jumping out from the containers! None of those previously frozen stuff...uh,oh.Tonight's dinner was pasta with fish. Not from the can but fresh fish. Fortunately, I

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-65845305656346692982008-03-30T20:53:00.001-07:002008-04-04T14:16:24.396-07:00

This may be a bit late but well, better late than never right? Well on Easter Sunday, my husband and I were invited by my boss to have come dinner with him and his family. I am one of those who are fortunate enough to have a kind boss and who I actually get along with. So for this, I am thankful to God.My boss' wife happens to love cooking and is a big Foodnetwork fan as well. So, of course we

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-92167951578661778072008-03-26T20:11:00.000-07:002008-04-09T08:48:43.446-07:00

Olive oil and balsamic vinegar. My favorite salad dressing. It's a staple in my pantry because these two are very useful, not just for salads but for cooking in general. But as an ingredient for my breakfast muffin??? That doesn’t sound right.I was watching Giada de Laurentiis make this muffin on Everyday Italian in Food Network. I was a bit skeptical at the beginning but by the end of the show,

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-42554752112634123812008-03-24T20:23:00.000-07:002008-05-22T21:09:47.859-07:00

In the Philippines, one of my favorite lunch time eats is a Chinese dish called "steamed rice". Uh-oh. It's not just plain rice as the name suggests. It is rice, yes, but with toppings - and you can get it with either pork, chicken or shrimp topping. Not one chinese restaurant here in the U.S. serve this dish (I didn't find it so far), so I always make it a point to have it whenever I am back in

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-20088394298929811682008-03-24T20:20:00.001-07:002008-04-10T12:47:03.091-07:00

Sunday breakfast (or brunch) for us is usually made up of the whole shabang -- - bacon, eggs, toast or pancakes, coffee, etc. It is the only time in the week that my husband and I can eat breakfast together, so I make an effort to prepare a good one.But on this particular Sunday, neither one of us wanted a heavy breakfast. We wanted something simple - waffles. Just waffles. (Thanks to my friend

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-63279509250664165272008-03-23T18:47:00.000-07:002008-06-14T20:47:53.974-07:00

This salad is one of the easiest you will ever make. It requires only a few ingredients and probably would take you about 10 minutes to make.The jalapeño pepper added to the mix lends a new twist to this otherwise ordinary salad. I've made this salad before, but not with the spicy pepper. But now that I know that the combination is wonderful, I will be adding the pepper to this salad from this

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-50754583461757460522008-03-22T21:33:00.000-07:002008-05-15T15:10:17.465-07:00

By the time I was done cooking, it seemed like the house was on fire. The smoke got so thick in the kitchen that my husband had to open up the windows!Why? Because I decided to do Chicken Satè (satay) for dinner tonight. And as you know, satès involve grilling (meats are broiled, traditionally). We couldn't grill outside as today was a particularly wet day. It had been raining for the most part

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-29375086407679233492008-03-20T05:40:00.000-07:002008-03-25T06:04:41.477-07:00

You may notice that I have this new little icon on my sidebar now... Yep, I just became a member of the Foodie Blogroll.I'm so excited to meet other foodies, amateurs and professionals alike. I am looking forward to learning from everyone in the foodblog world!!!If you want to be a member, just click the link found under the icon and it will take you to the registration.

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-70498262733646588812008-03-19T20:48:00.000-07:002008-04-01T15:53:31.509-07:00

There is one go-to soup when I don't feel so well - chicken noodle soup. There is something in this dish that just comforts and makes me feel better when I'm feeling a bit under the weather. Maybe it's the warm soup or the chicken? I don't know. Whatever it is, I somehow craved for it tonight. I'm not sick though, mind you. And I just didn't want to open a packet of ramen noodles. That would have

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-2168513789033555332008-03-17T21:57:00.000-07:002008-04-10T12:50:00.538-07:00

How do you make a light pasta dish? Aside from not eating too much of it (LOL), is to make it without sauce. So this dish is what it is all about, a sauceless pasta.Linguine With Shrimp And Arugula:2 cloves minced garlic, 1 small onion, 1/2 lb of fresh linguine, 1 lb of raw shrimps (deviened, tails off), 1 c. of asparagus (cut in 1-inch length), 1 c of baby arugula, 1 c of diced fresh mozzarella,

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-20872263574864704792008-03-13T23:10:00.000-07:002008-04-10T12:50:23.496-07:00

"Orzo" late, like "oh, so late..." Yeah, I know, it's a bit corny.It was 9pm when we got back home to see our friends- Kevin, Holly and their kids- off at the airport. They left for Capetown, South Africa today, to do missions work. Lord willing, we'll see them again in 3 years-- yes, in 3 years, if they don't decide to stay there.My husband was surprised that I started preparing this dish as

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-78598122753637561282008-03-12T20:58:00.000-07:002008-04-10T12:50:41.894-07:00

Halibut comes from a dutch word "heilbot", a flat fish. This is what we had for dinner tonight; a very light and healthy one. We are really making an effort eat lighter meals at night at an earlier time.First off, I prepared my own salad dressing. I juiced one lemon in small bowl, added a pinch of cumin, 2 tablespoons of honey and whisked in about 1/4 c. of olive oil. Seasonead with salt and

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-27412272835837618812008-03-11T07:52:00.000-07:002008-06-02T10:42:50.044-07:00

I have yet to meet a person who doesn't like Nutella. And if I do, I would certainly tell that person that he/she is not normal! What's not to love about it? This gooey, creamy, rich hazelnut chocolate spread is just addicting.But Nutella is more than just a spread for bread (hmmnn, good title). I've learned that you can use it in various ways for desserts. Such as this one I'm sharing with you

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-89757327662826533862008-03-10T15:56:00.000-07:002008-04-10T12:51:15.813-07:00

I like the T-Mobile TV commercial showing a guy who keeps making mistakes while leaving messages for his last night's date. There's one particular version where he says "top o' the mawnin' to ya" which never fails to make my husband and I chuckle everytime we see it on. So funny.Well, what I have here for you today is something that I hope will give you the "top o' the mawnin'" feeling - one of

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-23404092239469514092008-03-08T20:05:00.000-08:002008-04-10T12:51:28.164-07:00

Just a few days before they leave for their 3-year missions trip to South Africa, we had the pleasure of having our dearest friends, the Logans – Kevin, Holly, Emily & Katie – join us for dinner at our home last Saturday. As in the past times, it was a joy to have them, but this particular Saturday was somewhat a bittersweet time, at least for me, knowing that we’re going to be missing these

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-26172385838516137192008-03-08T19:22:00.000-08:002008-04-10T12:51:58.758-07:00

I'm not talking about "Salsa" the dance, though I wish that my hubby and I can do the Salsa like the sexy dance that it is! LOL...."Salsa" is also the spanish word for sauce, or it could also mean a mix of ingredients, usually involving tomato. I've decided to make a little salsa to accompany our tequila-lime flavored chicken wings. So, lime would be the common ingredient in our dinner tonight.

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-72055942675080390112008-03-06T19:16:00.001-08:002008-04-10T12:51:45.472-07:00

Our dinner tonight is all about Bubba's shrimps. Remember the movie Forrest Gump and his friend Bubba? How could you forget a movie that, in my opinion, is still one of the best that's ever made?Anyway, back to our dinner - I made Shrimp Scampi which I adapted from Emeril Lagasse's recipe. Emeril knows a lot about food and his recipes are great but they usually require so many ingredients. This

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-54324734827256161642008-03-01T21:56:00.000-08:002008-04-10T12:52:11.201-07:00

I love it when my husband and I “flow” together - when there’s meeting of minds - it’s incredible.The hubs was scheduled to work today, Saturday. While I was out for my grocery shopping, I thought that I’d prepare baby back ribs for dinner. It would be a good treat for him after a long hard day of work. So I bought some ribs. As if on cue, I received his text asking me if I wanted to have some

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-61284134177440560072008-02-28T21:37:00.000-08:002008-04-10T12:52:29.649-07:00

I've always loved Chicken Marsala, but I never knew what Marsala was until much, much later. Marsala turned out to be this wonderful Italian wine which you use in this dish. Since I came to know what it is (a few years back), I've used the wine in my dishes a lot of times.Well today, I did another variation of the Chicken Marsala by using pork loin chops. After searching for a recipe, I found one

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-21363710515742561462008-02-28T21:31:00.000-08:002008-04-10T12:52:44.700-07:00

There are things that are meant to be together. Like peanut butter and jelly. Coffee and creamer. And yes, grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup.This was my husband's craving once again. He said that he hasn't had it in a while. And it was a good time too since the temperature dropped and we had the coldest weather in 2008 that day.For my sandwich, I wanted a firm bread that can withstand

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-35895116512553371592008-02-25T21:40:00.001-08:002008-04-10T12:53:01.137-07:00

Chicken carbonara is one of my favorite dishes. And I had the opportunity to make this for dinner recently because we had some left-over roasted chicken. I've tried making this dish before using the fresh skinless/boneless chicken breast. It was good too, but using roasted chicken just makes a whole lot of difference in the taste.Carbonara, as you might know, is made from whipped cream and cheese

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-62414413242076213862008-02-25T21:35:00.001-08:002009-04-05T22:16:57.221-07:00

This is a common Filipino dish that is probably the equivalent of lentil soup here in the United States. It's made of mung bean or "monggo" as we say in our language.The soup is very easy to make, except that the beans take a while to cook enough to be mashed.Ingredients:1 c mung beans, 2 c water (more may be added when boiling), 1 clove garlic, 1 small onion, 1/4 lb meat (whatever you prefer), 1

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-67929053488057926582008-02-25T20:50:00.001-08:002008-04-10T12:54:13.843-07:00

Sunday morning, I woke up with a craving for freshly baked cookies. Then I remembered that I picked up some blueberries from the grocery the other day. I intended to make blueberry pancakes with it, but hmmmnn.... blueberry cookies would be a nice alternative.With hubby still in bed, I started preparing the cookie. I wanted him to wake up to the sweet aroma of baking cookies, you know, just to

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-32303601721114554572008-02-23T23:22:00.000-08:002008-04-10T12:54:36.361-07:00

We had a busy weekend. The hubby took on his bathroom project, while I did some grocery, cleaning and laundry. Yep, multi-tasking begins at home :o) Since we were both pre-occupied, we ended up skipping lunch. Not that it mattered since we had a good brunch that really filled us up. But by 5:00pm, both of us were already starving, especially my hubby who got some work-out on his project.For

Jescelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15198800797221203776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4407350979846810528.post-33746673922170195742008-02-23T23:01:00.000-08:002008-03-01T06:14:00.730-08:00

On Friday, we were invited to our friend Vicky & David's son's 2nd birthday party. Derwin made pizza from scratch. There's nothing better than home-made pizza! Kudos to Derwin for the great job! The pizza was a meat-lover's dream with the sausage and peperoni underneath that thick layer of mozzarella cheese...Yum! Eating it was an indulgence for sure. It was definitely good but pizza, in my

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