“I crave so I made, now my money’s saved.” So they say, hahaha! I was just a few clicks away from ordering tteokbokki (spicy Korean rice cakes) from Grab when I realized that it’s much cheaper to make it at home. For only P330.00, I can make 10 servings of spicy Korean rice cakes for my family, compared to the cost of ordering. Right?! I mean, I believe it’s always cheaper if you make it at home, you always get the value for your money when you do it yourself. Although I’m not a big fan of hot sauces, but these slightly sticky rice cakes smothered in a fiery, red sauce have my mouth watering ..read more

C’on tell me who is not into K-Dramas these days? Lol! I know some, but just in case you know people who are not in k-dramas I guess it’s all right. I’ve been watching a lot of KD’s and I always get intrigued by the food they eat! So last weekend I made my version of Japchae, or you can also pronounce it as chapchea, whichever is right. I first saw it from Reply 1994 series. Have you watched it? They say it’s pretty good series. Apparently Japchae is very popular Korean dish. It’s one of the most sought after dish during festive season specially New Year’s day, just like our birthday pancit ..read more

Imagine a very light dough pastry filled with cheesy mashed potatoes! Yuuuuuum… it’s different but it sure is delicious! It’s like eating sweet and savory dessert and the flavors and textures just explode in your mouth with every bite. And to make it more exciting I fried some potato wedges and add it on top! The combination is sooo good. I will surely make another batch for friends and family soon. This is the first time I made pate choux /pä-tä-ˈshü/ it’s french pastry dough, it’s a little bit tricky to pronouce which involves rounding your tongue and lips. LOL! Took me the several tries m ..read more

How do you like your next meal prepared and served in the metaverse? I want it a little extravagant. For me I want my sandwich with slices of fresh ripe, juicy tomatoes, some avocados, lettuce, crispy bacon, and don’t forget cheese too! All the ingredients I bought in the marketplace or harvested in my farm in OneRare, the first food metaverse. Imagine my surprise that there is a very special place for foodie like you and me in the virtual world? Exciting, isn’t it? As you would know or are aware of I’m a food blogger interested in blockchain, NFTs, play-to-earn games and whole concept of th ..read more

The best food is only for the brave and strong… or so I thought. As I welcome 2022, I resolve to be brave and strong, particularly in my cooking skills, brave — so I could whip up dishes not exactly in the standard menu, strong —  so I could eat all the food that I cook if my children refuse to eat it. So now you get where I’m going with this? Crazy, me. But hey, don’t you think it’s exciting, getting out of your comfort zone and making something totally new? Today, I’ve made something different, I mean different in a sense that it’s not something I usually serve at home, but it’s somet ..read more

Amid these challenging times, the Christmas season enters with hope, cheer, and the anticipation of reuniting with friends and family. Indeed, a lot of us faced obstacles along the way, but it should not stop us from celebrating and enjoying the happiest time of the year together with our loved ones. Even during a pandemic, the holiday season can be quite hectic such as preparing food, putting up decorations, or buying gifts. But it doesn’t have to be stressful. Stop for a while, breathe in, and let the spirit of gratitude and love fill you as you prepare your favorite dishes and serve them al ..read more

Why do we eat and gift tikoy for family and friends to help celebrate Chinese New Year? A Chinese friend said, when you eat and give tikoy, you’ll be blessed. Tikoy symbolizes personal growth, it could bring you good luck in career, maybe a higher income or an impending promotion. Its sticky consistency symbolizes a healthy bond within the family and other relationships. For some, it also means luck will stick to you all year. According to Yahoo News Tikoy is popularly given as a gift and eaten during Chinese New Year celebrations because in Chinese folk mythology, it is believed that the Kit ..read more

These days we seek happiness in all that we do and to elevate the feeling we often pa-deliver food!  You know when no one wants to prepare lunch or dinner, we all agree to pa-deliver! There are more reasons to celebrate and feast this 2021 with Fiesta to Go. Did you know a delivery and carry-out food service, Fiesta to Go is the newest business of Hortaleza Group of Companies, the same people behind Barrio Fiesta Foods.  Fiesta To Go answers the call of the new normal where food delivery and carry-out has become the next best thing for families and corporations for their event ..read more

Friends, Christmas is not cancelled!  2020 has been rough, but there’s no way we’re canceling Christmas!  The holiday season of 2020 is so different from past years. Christmas parties and gatherings would be turned into online celebrations and gifts are now bought from online stores. So much has changed but one thing remains the same — the love for family. There is still so much to celebrate and be thankful for, even at home. If you want the entire family to join the fun, Welch’s has a line of Sparkling Juices that are fizzy but guilt-free. Welch’s Sparkling Juices — Sparkl ..read more

Have you ever tried putting blueberries on your savory meals?  Can you imagine how it tastes with chicken or beef? Just the thought of it weirded me out.  I’m accustomed of eating blueberries on top of my favorite desserts like cheesecakes, muffins, and sometimes I mixed them with my pancake batter.  But on meat?! Well no, not yet! But hey, I’m curious!  I got bags of Farmers Best Frozen Highbush Blueberries.  I’ve been doing a lot of desserts and sweets with blueberries why not try something else?  I found a recipe on the net for a flank steak and I d ..read more