Tofu with Mushroom Sauce

It was a Japanese night for us. Not intentionally, though. I didn't know what to cook and we definitely didn't want to have ham again for the nth time in a row (leftover from Christmas dinner, mind you!). So I looked in the fridge and saw...

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Shish Kebab with Tahini Sauce

The term "shish kebab" is a Turkish word that means "skewer" or "roast meat." Over the years, it has included roasting veggies to add more flavor and variety to the dish. In Filipino, food skewered on a stick is generally referred to as...

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Christmas 2011

A simple cake for HIS birthday Happy Birthday, Jesus! YOU are the reason for this season. Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name...

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Easy Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Son likes anything mint, and his new (seasonal) favorite is the Peppermint Hot Chocolate from McDonald's. Well, I found myself having some leftover candy canes and peppermint candies from one too many Christmas parties, so I thought I'd treat...

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Reindeer Noses

 These adorable Reindeer Noses are the handmade gifts I gave to friends this year. Actually, it is semi-homemade, since I just bought the candies and packaged them. I got the idea from here, and I thought it was great! I don't...

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Panang Chicken Curry

I have to admit - I didn't know the difference between regular curry and panang curry prior to writing this post. All I know is that everytime I see panang duck on the menu, I have to order it. Panang's flavor (at least to me) seems to be...

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Arroz con Pollo Valenciana ala Columbia

I was amazed when I saw this recipe online. And from the website of Columbia Restaurant itself! I felt that it was very generous of them to share the recipes of their delicious fares online.  My family loves Columbia restaurant. We...

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Fish Tacos

Most of the dishes I cook are spurred by cravings. Hubby was craving for fish tacos, which made me want some too, so we decided that we were gonna have fish tacos this week. And for an added bonus - I got the taco shells (whole grain, of...

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Cake Pops

  Pardon the "sweaty" look. I just took it out of the fridge! I made some cake pops since I was thinking of gifting them to friends for Christmas. I love handmade gifts, and I thought these would be such a great idea. However, I...

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Product Review: Nonni's Biscotti Turtle Pecan

I am in denial. I keep telling myself that I don't like caramel, but I find myself eating (and enjoying) a lot of products with caramel. For instance, I cannot resist Twix bars, DeMet's Turtles, and I am certainly loving this new Turtle...

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Chop Suey

Let me tell you beforehand that I kinda' "cheated" on this recipe - I used a pre-made mix for this. I just thought it would be quicker, and I have a penchant for semi-homemade. ;-) The first time I made this dish, hubby almost had a heart...

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Hello Kitty Christmas

After Thanksgiving and all the Black Friday shopping madness, it is time to think of Christmas. Yay! It is probably my favorite holiday, as it is the birth of our Lord. My shop is getting some Christmas goodies too. I made this Hello Kitty...

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Pumpkin Cheesecake with Bourbon-Spiked Cream

So I just got my December 2011 issue of Food Network Magazine, and I saw hubby flipping the pages. I told him to choose a dish from the magazine that he wants me to make, and this was the result: He probably marked about 20 dishes! I am...

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Cupple

My carving skills aren't that great. :-( Another cute and whimsical idea I got from a magazine. It is called a "cupple", from the words cup and apple. Such a great craft for kids, I am sure they will love t. No waste too! I used the flesh...

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Coconut-Curry Tuna

I was looking for a "dish inspiration" when I saw this recipe in the June 2011 edition of Everyday Food magazine. The original recipe was actually "Coconut-Curry Mussels" but since the only seafood I had in my fridge was tuna, I had to make...

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Funny Sign, and the Owl

I just had to take a picture of this sign when I saw it. Unfortunately, I didn't see any iguanas crossing.  On a side note, the hooting sound from outside my window is driving me nuts. I think it is a Horned Owl, but I can't be so...

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Chicken Afritada

I remember that my fondest memories of chicken afritada was cooking it with "Skyflakes" - our local version of Club crackers. I never understood why we crushed it and put it in the dish, but my brother and I loved breaking up those crackers...

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Blueberry Blast Smoothie

This was actually a "forgotten" post. I made it several weeks ago - when blueberries were in season. Why it never made the "blogging stage" still eludes me, but I am publishing it right now. After making this drink, I refrigerated it for...

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