Binagoongang Baboy (Pork Stew with Shrimp Paste)
Binagoongang Baboy (Pork Stew with Salted Shrimp Paste) Just what it says. Pork and salted shrimp in all their delicious glory. 1 lb fatty pork, cubed (like pork belly)1 lb pork butt or shoulder, cubedOlive oil if needed1 medium head garlic, crushed and peeled1 onion,...
Bicol Express
I'm not a Bicolana so I don't make any claims of authenticity for this dish. However, we did have several Bicolanas as household helpers when I was growing up, and my favorite, Ate Irene, would cook this dish once in a while, so that's how I learned. Bicol Express hot...
My Favorite Autumn Stew
This recipe is based on one from Deborah Madison's The Greens Cook Book. I first made it 15 years ago and fell in love with it, so I've made it every single autumn since. For copyright and personal reasons, I've adapted it to...
Iced Chai (Tea)
Years ago I made a chai tea recipe, and it was soooo good, but I lost it, and I haven't been able to recreate it or find the original. What I liked about it was that the flavors weren't muddled, and the tea itself was a clear, dark golden brown. I found this one in my...
Soy-Free Sugar-Free Yaki Onigiri
Note on food allergies: M is allergic to soy. B is allergic to sugar. I had some sugar-free umeboshi (found at our local international store) that needed finishing up, so I made up some rice balls for hubby and me (and my mom). So not low-carb, but yummy. There really...
Nut-Free Soy-Free Gado-Gado Sauce
Note on our family’s allergies: M is allergic to dairy, nuts, eggs, gluten, pineapple, kiwi, shellfish, and soy.B is allergic to dairy, nuts, eggs, gluten, shellfish, and cane sugar. Gado-gado is one my most favorite hearty salads. I am not providing a definitive list...
Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Egg-Free Nut-Free Waffles
Note on our family's allergies: M is allergic to dairy, nuts, eggs, gluten, pineapple, kiwi, shellfish, and soy.B is allergic to dairy, nuts, eggs, gluten, shellfish, and cane sugar. I asked M what dish he misses and he said waffles, so I looked for one. (I have...
Endless Cancer Notes
Image: Hans-Peter Gauster Just doing some research here while I wait for test results.... Biopsies: To Biopsy Or Not To Biopsy Castor Oil: Still trying to find a more authoritative source than the ones I've found. *Curcumin: Curcumin Complex from SBN Started November...
You Either Like Their Chicken Or You Don’t
StopFeeding theOutrageMachine This is the original statement from Chick-fil-A: You can dig further if you like, they do publish financial reports so you can see where their money is going and where it has gone in previous years. Here's their 2018 Stewardship...
Book Review: Amanda Little’s The Fate of Food
Image: Erwan Hesry Endlessly fascinating and thought provoking, this well-researched, well-written book by Amanda Little is certainly worth the read. (I intend to add it to our permanent collection here at home, in the history section.) Being a foodie I'm always...
Breakwater Studios’ That’s My Jazz
One of the most beautiful documentaries I've ever seen. What a tribute to fatherhood.
Pan Con Chicharron | St. Turibius of Mogrovejo
Season pork belly (cut however way you want -- cubes, slices, big chunks) with salt, pepper, a teeny bit of vinegar, and garlic powder. Bake/roast in 375F degree oven, turning frequently and discarding fat rendered (or save it for another use) until cooked through and...
Spicy Eggplant Stir-Fry
Pan-fry eggplant cubes over low heat in a bit of oil until tender. Remove to a plate. Over high heat, stir-fry sliced scallions and minced ginger, one minute. Add back eggplant cubes and sauce mixture of soy sauce (use tamari if gluten-free) + hot garlic-pepper paste...
Chinese Egg and Tomato Stir-Fry Over Rice
CHINESE EGG AND TOMATO STIR-FRY OVER RICE Ingredients according to the size of your family. Whisk eggs with salt and pepper. Pour into hot skillet filmed with oil and cook quickly, folding gently several times, until half-cooked. Remove to platter. Heat a bit more oil...
Sweet Potato Soup
SWEET POTATO SOUP sweet potatoes + celery + onions + broth (your pick, i used beef) + tarragon + bay leaves + salt and pepper. cook together in a pot until tender then puree in blender. add a bit of coconut milk or other milk to make creamier (optional)....