Another recipe that we made here in the house during Thanksgiving, using local ingredients is Yams. In the States they use sweet potatoes for the yams. Here in the Philippines we use the camote (similar looks to the sweet potato in the USA). Growing up here in the Philippines, we cooked the camote in lots […]
“THE BOX”
Yes I’m talking about the famous “Balik Bayan Box” that comes in at this time of year from the States, Europe or Australia, delivered by many shipping companies but mostly by the LBC folks and right to your door. Upon seeing the truck on your street Heart rates will rise; excitement levels will run amuck […]
My homemade stuffing: Feyma’s style!
I posted a Thanksgiving article with photos of the menu that we prepared here in the house for that day. I also put that on my Facebook account and I got requests for the menu there as well. They just are interested to know what did I do to cook the said menu with lack […]
The Lonesome Guy
The Christmas Season, a time of joy and sharing with family and friends, visiting and being visited, parties and get-togethers mirth and merriment and least we not forget our Patron Saint “San Miguel.” Which is always there to be our social lubricant, for it is Beer that maketh glad the hearts of men, and eases […]
Christmas is giving to the less fortunate here!
Well Thanksgiving is over. Time for us to think now of the Christmas shopping. We are so lucky that we can buy even just a few presents for our kids and give some to our friends and family. Living here now for 13+ years, I’ve seen people – too many people here struggling to buy […]
Just When You Thought it was Safe…
It was lulling me into a false sense of security, because it is what the Philippines will do to you if you relax for even a minute. Beware that false sense of security. I’ll explain It was a Saturday just before the Pacman vs. Rios Fight. Pay-per-View had been ordered, family and neighbors were invited. […]