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The Avocado sandwich that became more than an avocado sandwich 27 Aug 2013 | 03:06 pm
I've seen a number of people use avocado as a sandwich filler, and so I have gotten used to this although initially I found it odd (as did most Filipinos here in New Zealand, I'm sure). You see, avoc...
Pavlova 23 Aug 2013 | 10:09 am
So after you've made your yema balls, what do you do with the egg whites? Make Pavlova, of course! Pavlova is a popular meingue-based dessert here in New Zealand. The name sounds Russian because it a...
Fresh Guacamole 20 Aug 2013 | 03:23 pm
Not exactly related to food, I know, but I found this video amusing and thought it will be an interesting short film to watch if you haven't yet. About this film: "The 2013 Academy Award® Nominated ...
Yema balls 17 Aug 2013 | 06:57 am
Yema is a traditional Filipino candy, made primarily with egg yolks and condensed milk. It is commonly formed into a pyramid shape and wrapped with coloured cellophane, making this a festive treat. ...
Fish salad 10 Aug 2013 | 04:23 pm
Our friend Cacay made this fish salad when we had a get-together in their home recently. She announced that she was making a dish similar to kilawin (which is the Filipino version of the fish salad),...
How to cook the perfect pasta 5 Aug 2013 | 09:28 am
Thanks to America's Test Kitchen for this video. One practice we have that has been debunked here is the use of oil in the boiling water. We do not rinse our pasta in cold water, so that's a thumbs-...
New cooking show: Sachie's Kitchen 29 Jul 2013 | 06:02 am
I love Japanese Food, and friends from Manila can attest to my gargantuan appetite when it comes to soba, sashimi, sushi, teriyaki, onigiri, and all manner of wonderful cooking (even attempting raw se...
Fast food trip in the Philippines 24 Jul 2013 | 03:12 am
Making this post made my hungry! We had so much fun eating out during our Philippines vacation a couple of months back that I couldn't believe how much I missed it. Eating fastfood-style was the nor...
Blackened Sesame Chicken 21 Jul 2013 | 05:15 am
I cooked this one for dinner with friends and I couldn't be more pleased with how it turned out. Our guests absolutely loved this dish. I think the surprise also comes from the appearance. It looks...
Whittaker's L&P Chocolate bar 16 Jul 2013 | 07:26 am
Whittaker's and L&P are two well-loved, homegrown products here in New Zealand. Whittaker's is a chocolate company, while L&P is a soda manufacturer (now under Coca Cola). If you were putting togethe...
