I’m back, baby! OK, I never really went anywhere. I was here all along. I just haven’t had the time to devote as much time as I’d like to cooking, photography, and blogging, which has really bummed me out. I made some time this week, got back at it, and realized how much I miss…
Holiday Cooking
Bibingka – Filipino Coconut Rice Cakes
Bibingka Filipino Coconut Rice Cakes An original recipe from The Tasty Page A couple of months ago my sister posted a video on my Facebook page of Jo Koy hanging out and riding around with his mother. It was so funny that I instantly started laughing all by myself, hoping no one around me would…
Italian Christmas Cookies
Italian Christmas Cookies An original recipe from The Tasty Page I gotta say, for a Filipino I make a pretty good Italian cookie. It also helps to be married to my taste-tester, who is half Italian, grew up eating this type of cookie, and sports a sweet tooth. I made multiple batches before finally getting…
Baked Mashed Potatoes with Mozzarella and Parmesan Bread Crumbs
Baked Mashed Potatoes with Mozzarella and Parmesan Bread Crumbs Adapted from Giada De Laurentis http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/baked-mashed-potatoes-with-parmesan-cheese-and-bread-crumbs-recipe.html You know one of the things that makes this world wonderful? Carbs. And you know what makes it especially wonderful? Carbs with cheese. And this is what we have here. Mashed potatoes on their own is pretty spectacular, but when…
Absolutely Perfect Roast Chicken
Absolutely Perfect Roast Chicken Adapted from Ina Garten http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/perfect-roast-chicken-recipe.html I said it in my last post and I’ll say it again, I think Ina Garten is the Beyoncé of the food world. And this roast chicken is why I believe that. And after you try it out, you will too. Ina’s roast chicken perfectly slays….