Averrhoa bilimbi (kamias)
Kamias fruit is sour. In the Philippines, dipping it in salt and eating it raw as a snack is not uncommon. My husband does it. But my taste buds are not that brave. I …
Kitchen
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Capelin (shishamo) and its eggs
My introduction to shishamo was via Izakaya Bottakuri, a manga series that had been adapted for television. Each episode features Japanese dishes that are actually cooked …
What to do with leftover grilled skewered meat
Skewered meat is lovely when fresh off the grill but reheating can turn the meat dry. I like to chop the meat instead and add it to fried rice.
Italian rice and Spanish sausage: a one-pot and one-bowl meal
Cook the rice in a mixture of water and sauce with a sausage on top. By the time the rice is done, it has soaked up flavors of the sausage. Just scoop rice onto a plate …
How do you prefer your trail mix: more nuts, seeds or fruits?
I prefer more fruit — so much more fruit that my daughter, Sam, says my trail mix looks like fruit salad. I like the sweetness laced with tang. I like saltiness too so I …
What’s in your salad bowl today?
If the main dish is all-meat or all-seafood, we try to prepare a vegetable side dish for a more balanced meal. We’re not a hundred per cent successful. There are …
Can soft tofu be substituted for firm tofu?
The general answer is no. Soft tofu and firm tofu both exist because they are meant for different uses in cooking. That’s why recipes specify if you need one or the …