March 25, 2014
Spring is surely on its way when you start to see cherry blossoms blooming all over the city; it reminded me of an episode of Andrew Zimmern's Bizzare Foods which featured Portland recently and i started craving for the delicious sounding Roasted Bone Marrow and Cherry...
March 25, 2014
March 25, 2014
Bollywood Intermission
While strolling down N.E. Alberta Street in Portland, we came across this colorful and lively decorated restaurant and took a curious peek inside. Instantly it felt like something was pulling us in like some kind of mystical spell, but what do y...
March 25, 2014
They Don't Just Put An Egg On It!
Brunch, that well loved illegitimate child between breakfast and lunch produces some of the most interesting combinations and choices. The tricky part is that it can't be too much of either but has to contain elements of both. These da...
March 24, 2014
Portland certainly lives up to its name as a foodie Mecca, its been 6 days and the list of places to go to is already too long for what I am capable of. I would have to plan very carefully if I intend to pass through the culinary highlights this city has to offer while...
March 3, 2014
As a Filipino, I am ashamed to admit that I am clueless on how to cook Filipino food. It has only been during the last 2 years that I've decided to give it a shot. It was not because of the fact that Filipino food is currently on the spotlight; I do have a genuine long...
March 1, 2014
Market Experiment #3
The bright Bristol-blue flowers of borage (Borago officinalis), makes it a very attractive garnish. The vendor at the market told me that the flavor is reminicent of cucumbers and oysters and that he recomends using it on a gin-based cocktail. I t...
February 28, 2014
Market Experiment #2
Santa Barbara shrimp or spot prawns (Pandalus platyceros) are an American West Coast delicacy, it has a delicious clean sweet taste and firm texture that makes it perfect for amaebi. You have to make sure that you buy it still alive and consumed on...
February 28, 2014
Market Experiment #1
On a recent trip to the Santa Monica Farmers Market I came across some delicata squash, its a type of squash I've never really worked with before and I heared its a better version of butternut squash with a hint of kabocha. I also picked up some ca...
Many of the world's greatest stories start with a journey, accompanied by my husband Edonn, join us as we explore food that we come across in our travels and also my musings about its context. They say the world is a better place when you share a meal. I gladly share mine with you.
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