I was born and raised in the Philippines. Recently, I realized that many of my good memories of life in the country are about food or are food-related. I created this blog to share with you my pleasant memories as well as my random thoughts on food, cooking and eating. Hope you enjoy reading my posts. Tuesday, December 05, 2006. They are occasions to indulge ourselves in worldly pleasures, prominently food.

Phil Food, Cooking, and Dining Dictionary. A variety of very tiny cucumber having a smooth and watermelon-like berry. The plant is a perennial climbing vine and can be found all over the Philippine archipelago, and in some other countries on the other side of the world.

Here is another ingredient you can add when you want to cook. 160;This time it is not the usual. Chicken Tinola with Papaya and Malunggay Leaves. I replaced Green Papaya and Malunggay Leaves with Zucchini. Here is a link to learn more about Zucchinis. Pork Ribs Soup with Bok Choy. If you follow the following cooking instruction, even a newbie can cook this easily.

2 medium onions, chopped. 1 In a casserole, put pork in water and some salt. 2 Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes or until the pork is tender and the skin is soft. 3 Remove pork from water. 4 Slice the pork into bite sized pieces while still hot. 5 Place in a bowl and add vinegar, soy sauce and chopped, uncooked onions.

Saturday, February 2, 2008. 1 can of Vienna Sausages. Tips for preparing and cooking Embutido. Including the beaten egg,.