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Umami Days

Congee days and ramen nights

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Bean sprouts spring rolls (lumpiang togue)

Bean sprouts spring rolls

Bean sprouts spring rolls, or lumpiang togue as they are popularly known in the Philippines, are so named because bean sprouts (togue) is the dominant ingredient in the …

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Balinese beef strips (daging masak bali)

Balinese beef strips (daging masak Bali)

Stewing beef is cooked long and slow with ginger, garlic, shallots, shrimp paste, tamarind paste, chilies, palm sugar, kaffir lime leaves and soy sauce.

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Jute leaves (saluyot)

Jute leaves (saluyot): Cleopatra’s anti-aging secret?

Curiosity was what made me try it. But even if it has anti-aging qualities, it still isn't among my favorites.

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Margarita Cocktail

Where did the Margarita cocktail drink get its name?

No one really knows the origin of the Margarita and where it got its name. There is no shortage on theories though. Choose which story sounds the most plausible.

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Tequila Cranberry Cocktail

Tequila cranberry cocktail

Looking for the easiest cocktail recipe ever? Tequila cranberry cocktail is two parts tequila plus five parts cranberry juice plus ice cubes.

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Edamame (fresh soy beans in pods)

How to cook edamame (fresh soy beans in pods)

What do soy sauce, soy milk and tofu have in common? They are all made from soy beans.

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Microwave Chocolate Mug Cakes

Microwave chocolate mug cake

When you're craving cake but it's too hot to turn on the oven, microwave chocolate mug cake is the solution. No mixing bowls required. Baking time is two and a half …

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