Filipino
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Quezon’s Budin
I grew up with cassava growing beside the house, outside our fence — so, not our property, but free to use since no one was using the land at the time. My mom tells me they used to plant it… Continue reading
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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… Continue reading
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In the Quiet of Advent, the Call
Well, it’s done. The RH Bill has passed in the Philippines. Now the real work begins. Some thoughts on this dreary Monday afternoon, as I ponder what my fellow Catholics and Filipino friends and family are facing: I’ve been thinking… Continue reading
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New Gluten-Free Menu
I’ve just finished putting together a 31-day gluten-free menu for us. NO WHEAT, NO OATS, NO BARLEY, NO RYE. Some family members have dairy and egg allergies as well, so I’m limiting those, or for things like “lasagne” an alternative… Continue reading
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Finally, Someone in the Philippine Media Gets It Right
And a lawyer to boot. You won’t usually see “Filipino”, “lawyer”, “writer”, and “understands Catholic teaching” all in the same sentence. Add to that he’s got an understanding of how contraceptives REALLY work. But hey, there’s always got to be… Continue reading
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Itlog na Maalat at Kamatis (Salted Duck Eggs and Tomatoes)
Another “fast food” dinner, karate night. This one is made just with chopped salted duck eggs and tomatoes. Sooo good with hot steamed rice. One can add chopped green onions to this, or minced red onions, or a finely chopped… Continue reading
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Lasang Pinoy 14 – A La Espanyola: Callos
A La Espanyola, or “in the Spanish style” (my rough translation), is the theme of this month’s edition of Lasang Pinoy (The Filipino Taste), hosted by none other than Purple Girl of In Lola’s Kitchen). Vamos a comer! This concludes my LP 14 entry.… Continue reading
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Lasang Pinoy 7: Almusal (Breakfast): A Trio of Silogs
Tapsilog When I was a child, tapa, tosino and longganisa weren’t usually part of our breakfast routine. I preferred pan americano or pan de sal, slathered with Dari Creme. If rice was served, it’s usually with reheated leftovers from last… Continue reading
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Chicken Tinola
A Filipino soup, flavored with ginger and pepper leaves. The traditional vegetable that goes in it is papaya, but my family prefers chayote squash or christophene (sechium edule). Chayote goes by many names, like mirliton, custard marrow, vegetable pear (probably… Continue reading
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