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Guinataan
In the wake of the very successful Lasang Pinoy event, I now have a long list of must try recipes. One of the posts that tickled my tastebuds, is a post from WatsOn about foods cooked with coconut milk. It reminded my of my mom’s guinataan. She cooked some while I was in California last month, and it was really delicious. Unfortunately, the next night, on the second go round of it, she forgot about … Read entire article »
Pinapaitan ~ Lasang Pinoy!
The first Lasang Pinoy event is here, and it is to commemorate Ninoy Aquino Day. I am ignorant to political details so I wouldn’t be able to tell you much about the background of Philippine politics that catapulted Benigno Aquino Jr. to legendary status. To most Filipinos, he is akin to JFK to Americans. Most Filipinos will remember where they were and what they were doing that fateful day 22 years ago when Ninoy Aquino was gunned down at the airport, his feet not having even the chance to once more touch the homeland he would die for. He had become a symbol of hope from the corrupt dictatorship of then president Marcos. I was just concluding my first year in college in 1983, and while the assassination shocked and horrified … Read entire article »
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Lasang Pinoy
In the wake of a Filipino being named head chef at the White House, let me invite you to another event celebrating Filipino cuisine and the Pinoy Cooks who manage to infuse the taste of the islands in everything they do, Lasang Pinoy! Pinoy cooks and food bloggers will post recipes monthly, depending on a common theme. To kick off this venture, we will be posting recipes commemorating Ninoy Aquino Day which is this month. What were you doing between 1983-1986? Check out Karen’s description of the event and I hope you will be able to join us. You don’t have to have a food blog, or even a blog for that matter. Just let Karen know and she or one of us can host your entry. Thanks to Dexie for the … Read entire article »
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White House Kitchen Names Pinay Head Chef
The news article says she is the first female to head the White House Kitchen. What’s even greater for us as Filipinos is that she is one! Cristeta Comerford, who graduated from the University of the Philippines was the assistant chef prior to this promotion. Hubby and I saw her in a previous news story and we had been wondering what her nationality is. He’ll be glad to know his guess has been confirmed Congratulations, Ms. Comerford! … Read entire article »
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Cookbook Meme
Before my summer vacation, I was tagged by the Baby Rambutan, Stel, for this meme. So here it is finally, a bit late. 1. Total number of cookbooks I own: 40-50 Not including magazines 2. Last cookbook I bought: The latest cookbook I own, I did not buy but a birthday gift from Jade, who truly knows what pleases me the most. 3. Last food/cookbook read: Still reading…Monet’s Cookery Notebooks by Claire Joyes. Blending Monet’s biography, artwork, and cooking; what could be a better combination? 4. 5 cookbooks that mean a lot to me: Fanny Farmer Cookbook by Marion Cunningham - the first cookbook I ever purchased for me, and has been my bible ever since. Let’s Cook with Nora by Nora Daza – a gift from a very good friend who is great at Filipino … Read entire article »
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