The Fat Kid Inside
Erwan Heussaff
Anyone who’s tried Omurice knows how delicious it is, and how difficult it is to make. I’m always amazed by how Japanese chefs can shape the perfect omelette using only chopsticks! Thanks to a BuzzFeed video on YouTube, I thought I was equipped with enough skills to make a good omurice. Turns out, I wasn’t…
In the Philippines, we hate seeing things go to waste. We’re a country fond of up-cycling, or turning scrap materials into something new and useful, of using every single bit of an animal when cooking. Take for example a Filipino favorite, sisig, which makes use of pig face and ears. Many would balk at the thought…
Until recently, whiskey was the star in many bars across Metro Manila. But I noticed that many people are also starting to get into gin. A classic gin and tonic is a staple in any bar, whether at home or commercially. The thing about gin is that it isn’t as regulated as wine or whiskey….
They say the best burgers have the perfect ratio of fat to meat, so you get the juiciest bite. Oftentimes, you can’t tell what the ratio is in regular ground beef from the supermarket. More fat means a juicier but looser patty, while leaner meat can lead to a dry burger. What’s the solution? Grinding…
Sometimes, what can really elevate a dish is a bit of heat. That’s why we keep a bottle of hot sauce ready in our kitchen, pantry, or on the dinner table– some even bring them around in their bags! I love a good hot sauce, so when I found out about a group of Filipinos…
I get a lot of questions from you guys, and I finally decided to let go of all privacy with this: my first Ask Me Anything. I’m saying goodbye to all that is safe and sacred, and am giving in to your burning questions and deepest desires. I hope you all appreciate the honesty, and…
Hey guys! I’m trying to do more of these quick little updates and snippets of my day just to show you all what’s up and what’s happening. Stay tuned to my channel (SUBSCRIBE!!!) and join the notification squad to make sure you don’t miss a thing! Cooking is an art, a skill, and a great…