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Food Friday: Lumpiang Shanghai »

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 [...]

Breakfast for the family »

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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 [...]

When it comes to cooking… »

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 [...]

Bagoong alamang »

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 [...]