30 Jan, 2005
Gorgeous, delicious and versatile, red and yellow (as well as purple, orange and white) bell peppers are a star addition to locally available produce. A member of the capsicum family that includes most kinds of mild, sweet and hot peppers, sweet peppers became popular at the beginning of the 20th century…
30 Jan, 2005
The Best Fried Boneless Bangus is at the LZM Restaurant across from the main entrance of the Riviera Golf & Country Club in Silang, Cavite. Official address is at the by-pass in San Vicente, Silang, Cavite. That is the old highway up to Tagaytay (as opposed to the newer two-lane…
29 Jan, 2005
What am I reading these days? Following a hectic but fun holiday season, I have settled down to savor my favorite Christmas gifts – cookbooks or food related books. I have just started to work through my stash of books and these are the three that have my attention at the moment….
29 Jan, 2005
Fresh Shiitake Mushrooms have become a more frequent sight in Manila in the past few years. Best known as the dried “Chinese Black Mushroom” sold in Chinese or Asian groceries, the fresh version is a welcome addition to the list of ingredients available locally. At the market this morning, I picked…
29 Jan, 2005
Cherry tomatoes were my market find of the day! These ones are quite sweet and less acidic than other cherry tomatoes. In the past, local cherry tomatoes were generally sour and lacked flavor. Recently, however, some growers have been cultivating new hybrids with good results. These tomatoes were…
28 Jan, 2005
The best hydrangeas in the city are grown by King Louis Flowers and Plants, Inc. They are the source. I am sharing one of my favorite suppliers from my “black book” because of the number of times friends and family have asked me to identify my source of these spectacular plants…
28 Jan, 2005
Homemade granola is delicious, easy and relatively economical. My doctor recently ordered me to lower my cholesterol levels and one of the best ways to do that from a food perspective is to consume daily doses of oatmeal. Yuck is right. I tried eating oatmeal mush with just hot…
26 Jan, 2005
Farmers Market is one of the best “wet” markets in Metro Manila. Good and convenient location, airy set-up, wide aisles, numerous vendors, organized sections, excellent variety and competitive prices make for a great shopping experience. Any metro foodie from near or far should walk its aisles at least once. I…