(Chicago) – Filipinos have sweet tooth. I am not just talking about dessert. Even the dishes we eat for breakfast, lunch or dinner, most Filipinos like them sweet. From tocino to longganiza, even our version of spaghetti is sweet. I remember how an American colleague got so confused and almost disgusted with the spaghetti at Jollibee because it is heavily sugared. To each his own; I prefer mine sweet as well, like most Filipinos do. The level of sweetness in Filipino dishes is one of the things that make our food distinct; hence, the references, Filipino-style spaghetti sauce, Filipino-style sausage, etc. Here is a typical Filipino barbeque recipe and as…
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Meats that Meet your Budget
(Chicago) – Steak, chicken and pork are not cheap in mainstream supermarkets everywhere. For carnivores, including me, eating meat regularly can put a dent in your wallet; hence, started my search for cheaper place to get my protein supply. And all roads led me to Peoria Butcher Shop. How cheaper could it get if you go straight to where the meats are packaged right after butchering. No middle man, no marketing cost and no fancy schmancy stores; just undisguised fresh meat in front of your eyes. You get inside, put some plastic gloves on and grab whatever meat you desire from picnic ham, ribs, steak of all sorts, lamb, chicken,…
