Comments on: Pots of Desire…

By: kikay

kikay — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 13:17:20 +0000

Hi MM,

I’ve been following your blog for years but only read this post today as it came up in my Google search in pursuit of finding dishwashers in the Philippines. I’ve been to a couple of appliance stores and I have only seen Fisher & Paykel refs. Where did you buy your dishwashers? And if you don’t mind, please share how much one is. :)

By: mikee

mikee — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 19:48:17 +0000

@Mommy, when our family migrated to the US, we had to purchase or borrow everything for the kitchen. Things we were so used to, and didn’t have on hand when you needed one…visualize this, guesstimating 1/4 cup of sugar, just because we didn’t have measuring spoons or cups.The brands you mentioned are all good, and my suggestion is to plan these purchases based on red letter event sales around your place. Sensibility is also a good thing… Lodge, Paula Deen or Better Homes cast iron ware instead of the maybachs and benzes for starters. Watch out for the clearance prices as these stores restock their items, I acquired a Paula Deen cast iron casserole that way for $35, it’s regular price was $59.99. Just don’t rush into buying anything, get used to the stores around you, know what you need and plan for getting it.

By: MOMMY

MOMMY — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 03:23:24 +0000

HI mm,

wENT THRU YOUR ARCHIVE TO SEARCH FOR ARTICLES ON POTS AND PAN. Our family just migrated to North America and I am so overwhelmed by the variety of brands being offered. There’s Lagostina, Calphalone, Cuisine Art, Gordon Ramseys …. For a starter, what brand would you recommend and have you tried any of these brands? Thanks

By: Gladys

Gladys — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 06:25:27 +0000

Need a quotation for Staub Flat Plates

By: kitchen equipment

kitchen equipment — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:01:16 +0000

Staub hey? I might just give it a go. My girlfriend is a cook-a-holic and she wanted some Le Cruset equipment… So maybe if I’m feeling nice I might just go the whole hog and get her the ‘Maybach’.

Thanks for sharing!
John.

By: Menchu

Menchu — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:19:46 +0000

Where in Metro-Manila do they re-coat teflon pans? Or would you suggest just buying new ones since the damaged pans are not really of good quality. Thanks.

By: MZ

MZ — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:01:04 +0000

Ok great! Thanks for your help and for such an interesting blog as well!

By: Marketman

Marketman — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:16:44 +0000

MZ, we are quite happy with the Fisher Paykel dishwashers. But you should plan to use them regularly, at least 3-4x a week. Ours are at a weekend home so they don’t get used as much and require a bit more attention than normal, I think. It’s also best if you live in the city and your water supply is not very “hard” which tends to leave deposits in the dishwasher…

By: MZ

MZ — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:17:05 +0000

HI! I wanted to ask you about your Fisher and Paykel Dishwashers — do they work well? Am interested in purchasing a single drawer one and it seems to be the only brand of dishwasher here in Manila, that is also reasonably priced!

Thanks in advance for any insights you could give me. :)

By: traci

traci — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:30:00 +0000

Jenny, MM, the Cardinal Ceramics outlet is at Sacred Heart St. (formerly Dao St) in San Antonio Village. From Ayala you go down past the Fire Station and turn left to the street leading into Metropolitan Ave., go past the gas station and turn left into the first street. Follow the street past the National Shrine of the Sacred Heart church, the Inner Wheel school and it’s right after the Cerebral Palsy center.