Cheese Ensaymada (Filipino Style Brioche)
Three years ago, my oldest son and I went to visit the Philippines. It was my son’s first time going after 17 years. He was just 6 years old when we came to Canada, so he was quite excited to see his...
View ArticlePuto (Filipino Steamed Cake)
I love holidays. It is the time when my boys come home and spend time with me and my husband. In the past, we used to play cards and board games. But this year, we are spending time talking or...
View ArticleSmoked Salmon Quesadilla
One good thing I get from having a food blog is that I get to try different recipes that I would not normally make for my family. Of course, my family loves it because they get to try and eat what I...
View ArticleKutsinta (Filipino Sticky Cake)
I finally got hold of a copy of “Goldilocks Bakebook”. Goldilocks, for those who have not heard of them, is a popular Filipino bakery. A big thank you goes to my niece who bought me a copy when she...
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Today is the start of a two week time off from work for me. I was so glad to come home from work yesterday and was already looking forward to my time off. I wanted to bake some treats for myself and...
View ArticleBlueberry Oatmeal Squares
My summer has been great so far. I felt I had accomplished a lot and at the same time had spent quality time with my family. Although my three kids are all grown up, they were able to take time off...
View ArticleBaked Kale Chips
One of the guilty pleasures that I always have during this holiday season is eating too much cookies, chocolates and sweets. That is what the holidays is all about, right? To balance this off, my...
View ArticleBacon and Cheddar Potato Puffs
I found this recipe online and it originally used left-over mashed potato to create the potato puffs. I don’t have left-over mashed potato so I made some from scratch. I simply mashed the cooked...
View ArticlePuto with Cheese (Filipino Steamed Cake with Cheese)
Puto is a popular Filipino snack that is originally made from ground rice. Milk, sugar, baking powder and sometimes eggs and some flavorings are also added. A year ago, I posted an adapted recipe...
View ArticleMini Blueberry and Maple Cheesecakes
Blueberries are my favorite among all the summer berries. A few years back, I planted five bushes in my garden and since then I have been enjoying blueberries every summer. I love them in my oats...
View ArticleChocolate Almond Biscotti
I made these famous Italian coffee biscuits to give to my sister and her family when we met on New Year’s Day for lunch. I made Cranberry Pistachio White Chocolate Biscotti before and I found them...
View ArticleSpinach Artichoke Dip Bread Ring
This spinach artichoke dip bread ring recipe caught my attention because it was made using a cast iron skillet. Dishes that are cooked in one skillet are intriguing to me and I am a huge fan of...
View ArticleAvocado Toast Three Ways
My love affair with avocado started at an early age. I remember eating it with my sisters when we were growing up. The only way we knew how to eat it was with condensed milk and ice cubes. We love the...
View ArticleSkillet Pull Apart Garlic Knots
These skillet pull apart garlic knots are a definite crowd-pleaser. There is something about the combination of garlic, Parmesan cheese, Pecorino Romano cheese, chives and parsley with the warm and...
View ArticleCranberry Oatmeal Bites
My family and I just recently came back from a week vacation in Calgary. We went to visit my son and stayed at his place in downtown Calgary. Calgary’s weather has always been weird and while we were...
View ArticleKutsinta
I finally got hold of a copy of “Goldilocks Bakebook”. Goldilocks, for those who have not heard of them, is a popular Filipino bakery. A big thank you goes to my niece who bought me a copy when she...
View ArticleBacon and Cheddar Potato Puffs
I found this recipe online and it originally used left-over mashed potato to create the potato puffs. I don’t have left-over mashed potato so I made some from scratch. I simply mashed the cooked...
View ArticleCheese Puto (Steamed Cake with Cheese)
Puto is a popular Filipino snack that is originally made from ground rice. Milk, sugar, baking powder and sometimes eggs and some flavorings are also added. A year ago, I posted an adapted recipe where...
View ArticleMini Blueberry and Maple Cheesecakes
Blueberries are my favorite among all the summer berries. A few years back, I planted five bushes in my garden and since then I have been enjoying blueberries every summer. I love them in my oats every...
View ArticleChocolate Almond Biscotti
I made these famous Italian coffee biscuits to give to my sister and her family when we met on New Year’s Day for lunch. I made Cranberry Pistachio White Chocolate Biscotti before and I found them easy...
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