(Chicago) – Many years ago, I participated in a mission trip, organized by my church in Manila, to a province in the Bicol region which is eastern part of the Philippines. I was so young then that I couldn’t remember the details […]
(Chicago) – “Bagoong” (shrimp paste) rice is one of my all-time Filipino favorites. Depending on what restaurant version you are eating, “bagoong” rice is generally salty, a little sweet, sour and savory. The overall taste is strong, imposing and yet, aromatic and […]
(Chicago) – I knew little about Julia Child and her food until after I watched the movie “Julie and Julia”. The movie is very inspiring and provides the push that I need to pursue food blogging and explore complex recipes […]
(Chicago) – It is fairly typical nowadays to find restaurants offering fusion cuisines with Asian dishes. But the word “Asian”, in most cases, refers only to Chinese, Japanese, Thai or Vietnamese. There are very few attempts to fuse with Filipino […]
(Chicago) – A few weeks back I hosted a “thank you” dinner for a couple of my friends for helping in my apartment purchase. I prepared some very special appetizers and entrée for them but I did not plan for […]
(Chicago) – Green is my favorite color whenever spring comes. If something becomes my favorite, it will be evident in the clothes I wear, things I buy and even in the food I fancy to eat. Yes, I notice that […]
What is the best hotdog you’ve ever had? (Chicago) – Hot Doug’s has been featured in many shows in Food Network and Travel channel. Many Chicago residents are raving about this place. I even heard it from a foreign seatmate in […]
(Chicago) – Celebrity chef, Rick Bayless’ quick service spot, Xoco, in downtown Chicago is a must try. The tortas (sandwiches), caldos (soups) and hot chocolate are delicious and reasonably-priced. Expect a line when you come here but the service is […]
(Chicago) – Monday: pork adobo; Tuesday: chicken adobo; Wednesday: vegetable adobo; Thursday: fish adobo; Friday: school cafeteria lunch. I am not exaggerating. This was my typical weekly lunch pack menu that my lola prepared for me when I was in […]
(Chicago) – I have never heard of Swedish food until I moved here to Chicago a few years ago. There are at least 5 Swedish restaurants in my area alone and all of these places specialize in breakfast/brunch. A few […]