A passion for dough
Is fresh pasta exceptionally good? Well, it has this sensation in the mouth that one doesn't get from store-bought pasta no matter how pricey. The bite is different too. …
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Countless ways to make cornbread muffins
At around this time of the year, cornbread recipes in every imaginable variation start inundating the web. Understandable, really, considering that cornbread is a …
Spare ribs or baby back ribs?
The thoughtful answer would be: it depends on how the ribs are meant to be cooked. Most associate pork ribs with the grill / smoker but, really, they are more versatile …
Chicken skewers for every season
It’s the end of summer in the Northern hemisphere, it’s still winter in the Southern hemisphere and it’s monsoon season in the tropics. Whatever the …
Beef brisket and liquid smoke
We moved again. The first truck delivered the furniture and big appliances exactly a week ago and here I am seven days later telling myself that there’s nothing …
Do you add sugar to your adobo?
As a rule, I don’t. I’m a fan of the intense garlic flavor and bold sour-salty combination that make traditional Filipino what it is. Then, I was introduced …
Do boiled meat and vegetables always have to be served as a soup dish?
It’s the default, I know. Boil meat in water with seasonings, the water turns into a flavorful broth, add vegetables and serve everything as a soup dish. But much …