Ginataang Sugpo with Sitaw and Kalabasa

Ginataang Sugpo with Sitaw and Kalabasa My parents would always tell me that kalabasa is good for my eyesight. The Filipino dish, Ginataang Sugpo with sitaw and kalabasa, made me enjoy eating kalabasa :). When I was a kid, I didn’t like kalabasa in other dishes. For some reason, I enjoyed eating it with shrimp […]
Sweet and Sour Flounder Fish

I tried filleting a flounder fish for the first time and cooking it Filipino Sweet and Sour style. Well… turns out, it’s a little tricky. The first few cuts were awkward, and I wasn’t really sure If I was doing it right. Flounders are flatfish, which means they’re completely different compared to the usual round […]
Takoyaki

I first learned how to cook takoyaki here in Japan in the summer of 2017. My husband’s friends and their family came to our home, we had a small gathering. They were so sweet and nice, they even patiently taught me how to cook the takoyaki and okonomiyaki. Takoyaki Is a popular and […]
Leche Flan

Leche Flan- A Classic Filipino Pudding for Every Celebration Leche Flan is a Filipino pudding. We always have this as dessert whenever we have celebrations, festivals or occasions in the Philippines. Whether it’s a birthday, fiesta, New Year or Christmas celebration. We always have this on our Handa (the food we prepare and serve for […]
Putobumbong

Puto Bumbong Putobumbong is my most anticipated traditional Filipino delicacy during Christmas season. It is commonly sold outside churches in December, especially after Simbang Gabi (Filipino Catholic tradition), a nine-day novena of early morning or evening masses. From December 16th to 24th. Mass starts at 4:00am or 5:00am, ends around 5:00am to 6:00am and for […]
Blueberry Cheesecake

Silken tofu with black pearl tapioca and vanilla ice cream.

Kare-Kare

A true Pinoy favorite! Kare-kare is a rich, creamy peanut stew with oxtail or beef and fresh gulay. Best paired with bagoong on the side. Comfort food at its finest.
Mizu Shingen Mochi (みず新神餅)

Mizu Shingen Mochi Mizu Shingen Mochi also known as Japanese Water Cake or Raindrop Cake is a refreshing and delicate Japanese dessert. It is like a crystal clear water droplet. topped with kinako and black honey syrup. みず新神餅/日本の水餅/雨滴ケーキを作る方法 水信玄餅のレシピはとても簡単です。 材料 1. 32g寒天(またはパッケージの寸法と調理方向を参照) 2.砂糖20g 3.水 手順: 1.寒天、水、砂糖を鍋に溶かします。 2.溶けて塊がなくなるまで穏やかに混ぜます。 3.約2〜3分間煮沸します。 4.少し冷ましておくか、鍋に水を入れた氷のボウルに15〜30秒ほど置きます。 […]