By creye on Oct 24, 2008 in Food Friday, Lutong bahay | 0 Comments
In most Filipino families, especially those with Chinese blood like mine, Lumpiang Shanghai or Filipino Spring Rolls is a staple in parties and celebrations. It is yummy, I tell you! Last October 12 was our area’s fiesta. And of course, we had lumpia as part of our lunch.
Have you ever tasted Lumpiang Dalagang Bukid? I [...]
By creye on Aug 20, 2008 in Lutong bahay | 0 Comments
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At home, we normally add more rice at night so that we would have excess for the next morning. My dad will then make us some friend rice for our breakfast.
The photo above is not the exact fried rice being cooked by my dad for us. But he would incorporate excess pork, fish or [...]
By creye on Jul 19, 2008 in Lutong bahay, Resources | 0 Comments
I must admit, I have limited knowledge, both theoretical and practical, when it comes to cooking. When my mom was alive, she did all the cooking for the family. Now, my sister, Roxanne, and my dad alternates in cooking. What I am good at is finding recipes. When we want something, say a different kind [...]
By creye on May 19, 2008 in Lutong bahay | 0 Comments
Bagoong alamang, or shrimp paste to non-Filipinos, is common in our household. We always have one ready just in case we want to put a little in our rice or viand.
Yesterday, we had some green mangoes with bagoong. It was really flavorful. I put a little bit of bagoong with my breaded porkchop, too. Weird [...]