I made a visit again to Twenty One Plates because of my cravings on their house specialties. The Bo’s Caldereta and the Indonesian Fried Chicken is what I’m really after. Good thing these recipes are still there! During my visit, we had a little chit chat with the chef/owner of the restaurant and introduce us to some new set meals and running promotions. This Valentine’s season, the restaurant offers three different moods associated with romance – meaning, new meal viands for this special occation. “The Moods of Romance” Under the “Mushy and Cheesy“...

Last Tuesday night, I was invited by a friend, Karen Ang to dine with them at Cafe de Bonifacio at The Podium in Mandaluyong City. I know its kinda far from where I live but I think its worth to try. I manage to eat early lunch that day take note! haha I was right! Food was already served when we arrived and they were all look fantastically delicious! Cafe de Bonifacio is a Filipino Cuisine by the way. Since I was a bit hungry then, I almost forgot to take some photos of some food that they have served especially my favorite one! The Sinigang na Tadyang ng Baka. (sour soup on beef rib) In case...

There is no way you can celebrate Valentine’s Day without chocolate! This February, troop to the Maya Kitchen and watch how the pros add that unmistakable touch to your favorite chocolate Valentine desserts. You can bake it from scratch and decorate like a pro – this is what Nikko Buendia will teach in her Valentine Designer Cupcake class on February 4, Saturday, 9am-2pm. On the same day, 1-6pm, Roxanne Arcilla Kangleon will demonstrate Chocolate Candy Making for Fun and Profit with actual hands on in the preparation and moulding of lollipop, black and white bark, choco flakes, chocolate dipped...

One of my healthiest stew I ever made. I may say that this Healthy Chicken stew or Healthy Chicken Tinola can help you retain your weight as to compare to other recipes. Imagine, this chicken recipe used Chicken Breast and canola oil instead of using Chicken red meats and vegetable oil? I didn’t took off the skin because the recipe might fail. Anyway, this recipe is very simple, all ingredients are all easy to find! In my case, I just got some of my ingredients at the backyard like the dahon ng sili and papaya. The ginger, garlic and onions are all typically can be found inside your...

It’s easy to make gravy sauce especially for roast meats like chicken, beef or pork or even hamburgers. You just have to make meat liquid stocks or set aside the roasted meat drippings to make gravy. You can make use also of instant meat stock cubes if you want. Ingredients of Mushroom Gravy Recipe: 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter 3 cloves of garlic minced 2 tbsp Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce 1 pound mushrooms, sliced 1/3 cup Maya All Purpose Flour 1 quart cold beef, chicken or vegetable stock or broth salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste   Procedure  of the Gravy...

It’s going to be Christmas soon and we are now all busy with preparing our Noche Buena menu. I love the holiday season because it allows me to decorate the house with ornaments. Just look at my Christmas tree this year at the side. Anyway, I love Christmas because it also allows me to plan what food to serve for Noche Buena. Some of the traditional Noche Buena food which my family serves are: Hamon – a Filipino favorite is of course the Christmas ham. Too hard to make on your own so just buy one at the grocery. Hehe. Queso de Bola – the partner of the Christmas ham, but also, a great...