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
Divided into three sub-categories — ingredients, how-tos and tools — this section includes tips on choosing a kitchen countertop (in case you're remodeling) and kitchen organizing.
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 …
Are you a fan of kimchi?
We are. My daughters became kimchi afficionados long before I learned to appreciate it. In fact, it was through them that I learned to acquire a taste for kimchi. So, …
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 …