30 Nov, 2005
It is extremely rare that I would agree that using an “artificial†ingredient is better than using the “real thingâ€. Arroz Negro(rice in squid ink) is probably one of those rare occasions… using packaged squid ink results in a far more intense black rice that is the trademark of this dish. Before…
29 Nov, 2005
The tomato bounty over the weekend resulted in two favorite ways to prepare them…first, a mozzarella and tomato salad with basil. I had a whole fresh buffalo mozzarella in the fridge that went perfectly with 7-8 medium sized tomatoes sliced and spread on a large platter… just drizzle everything with good olive oil,…
28 Nov, 2005
Getting consistently decent tomatoes in Manila is not easy. I agree. But if you look carefully and treat your tomatoes right, the situation doesn’t seem as desperate… I am not sure what the ideal growing conditions are for really good tomatoes but we don’t seem to have them on Luzon. Recent…
27 Nov, 2005
Mrs. Marketman was flipping through the November issue of Food & Wine Magazine last week and was suddenly inspired to try a recipe for Citrus and Ginger Roasted Chicken that appears on page 142 of the magazine. It tasted absolutely delicious and is something we would do again in the near future. …
26 Nov, 2005
Yellow zucchini (actually Golden zucchini, officially) look better and taste better than green zucchini, in my opinion. You rarely see these available at the markets so last Saturday I was thrilled to see a vendor with stuff from Baguio with a small pile (think 12 pieces) of golden zucchini. I bought most…
25 Nov, 2005
This is a really easy recipe for mushrooms with garlic and balsamic vinegar… I usually include this in an antipasto platter of prosciutto, salami, mortadella, cheeses and other vegetables. I brought these mushrooms to the “Eyeball†last Sunday. Start with some fresh white button mushrooms. Clean by either washing or brushing……
24 Nov, 2005
This is my post for the fourth round of Lasang Pinoy – a blogging event that brings together over 40 “Filipino” food blogs from around the world… Check out many of the other entries by reading the round up on Lafang List that will be posted in a few days…
My original intention…
23 Nov, 2005
Every morning and afternoon the familiar bellow of the neighborhood taho vendor cuts through the din of traffic from nearby streets, the rustling of leaves from the garden and the hum of man-made electrical appliances. It is an almost animal like howl, the last syllable hanging in the air for what seems like…