Jul
21
2010
Hump Day Happy Hour: Ginger & Cucumber Sake Cooler
Part 3 of my July cocktail series featuring thirst-quenching libations every Wednesday this month. Glug, glug, glug, glug…
Apr
22
2010
Steamed Sea Bass Roll In a Sesame Ginger Sauce
Apr
13
2010
Bibingka – A Filipino Dessert
My very first and successful attempt at one of my favorite classic Filipino treats. An interesting amalgamation of flavors, bibingka fuses together a simple rice flour cake with coconut milk, salted eggs and cream cheese.
Mar
12
2010
Braised Chicken In an Adobo Reduction
Alas, my very first Filipino recipe. With a twist, nonetheless. And a bon voyage to us!
Feb
8
2010
Spicy Minced Pork in Lettuce Cups
Our trip to Costa Rica is T-minus 32 days. We have to conquer 2 volcanoes, climb a mountain at 3800m (12,467 ft. for my fellow Americans), survive in the rainforest and dive 20m down into the ocean. So yeah, we’re remotely trying to eat healthy and shape up.
Jan
31
2010
Tuna Tartare – Fish & Chips with a Twist
Oooops! I did it again. It’s like an abusive relationship that you can’t leave because it’s THAT good. You know what I’m talking about. Oh sweet Chinatown.
Jan
25
2010
Sesame Crusted Seared Tuna & Ponzu Sauce
Jan
12
2010
Roulade of Salmon Tartare & Roe
I was a late bloomer. The California roll was my idea of sushi. Meanwhile, all my trendy friends ordered sashimi. I was determined not to let some squishy, raw fish bring me down. I wanted to be cool and look at me now!