The Fat Kid Inside
Erwan Heussaff
Before you melt from the intense heat this summer, try out these Filipino Shaved Ice Desserts! No ice shaver needed. An easy trick is to freeze ice in a big container and use a knife to scrape the ice block, leaving you with fine shards of shaved ice. There are so many recipes to try…
Salmon is popular as a superfood, but how does it exactly benefit our health? Safebeat lists it down for you: It boosts your immunity. Salmon is high in omega-3, selenium, and vitamins A and D. These are essential for your immune system to fight off chronic illnesses. It’s packed with good protein. This helps fill you up and…
I think it’s safe to say we all grew up eating beef steak. Nothing beats the sight of tender slices of beef swimming in liquid gold marinade, with huge rings of onion glistening from the sauce. In this case, we give ourselves the pleasure of having another cup of rice. The smell of Filipino beef…
Here’s a crazy idea: why not have a Boodle Fight the next time you invite friends at home? There’s a lot of pros to it if you need some convincing. There are fewer dishes to wash (this reason is convincing enough). It’s easy to make it look good. Lastly, it’s a fun way to eat…
Cooking the perfect steak doesn’t have to be intimidating. There are only three basic elements you must always remember: the cut, the seasoning, and the pan. You can cook the perfect steak every time if you practice these tips: 1. The quality and cut of steak matters. There are three grades of steak: Select, Choice,…
Leche flan. It’s only customary to serve it during special occasions such as Christmas and fiestas. Spot the iconic oval tin at the dinner table and everyone instantly knows what it contains. This rich and creamy dessert is heaven on a plate (or in this case, llanera). The traditional leche flan recipe only calls for a few…
We’re all after a healthier lifestyle, and it starts with what you keep in your fridge. Here are the fridge essentials I keep in stock regularly, but you can add or subtract accordingly to your preference. This is a guide to help you start on your wellness journey, it’s up to you on how you…
You might be surprised to find out that the sisig we have all come to know and love is very different from how it was originally made. Sisig was actually considered as a salad in the 17th century. Its name literally means “to snack on something sour” and “salad”. Want to know what the classic…
Pavlova is a dessert popular in New Zealand and Australia. It’s a triple-kill combo when it comes to texture: a crisp crust, a soft mallowy core, and a light and airy topping. Baking this requires only the simplest of ingredients, ones that you probably already have in your kitchen. All it takes is precision, the right…
The Korean food craze is upon us, with samgyupsal joints popping up in every corner of the city. People swarm to these places to get their food fix, sometimes even waiting for a long period of time just to get a seat. There’s more to Korean cuisine than unlimited KBBQ, so I had my friend…