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Author: Carolina Chandler
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Creative Cook: Perry Churchill of Kickstart BBQ Sauce
I’ve had little trouble indulging meaty cravings in my lifetime, and these days, if I were to even have a passing thought about becoming a vegetarian, I’m sure my memories of my friend Perry’s most recent backyard barbecue would immediately and thoroughly squash it. Last Sunday, Dave and I had the great pleasure of being…
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Crazy for Caprese!
Growing up and learning to cook in the Philippines meant using only one kind of tomato for things like pairing with Itlog na Maalat (salted egg) or mixing with chopped onions to stuff fish for Inihaw na Bangus (grilled fish). Experiencing the bounty of Northern California Farmer’s Markets was quite the delightful surprise for me as…
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Healthy Homemade Hummus
It took a while for my Filipino-groomed palate to catch on to the exotic flavors of Hummus. When I first tried it, I was expecting something a lot sweeter, like the Pinoy classic “Lily’s Peanut Butter”–that definitely didn’t turn out as I thought ;-p However, over years of seeing Dave, my partner, snack on it constantly,…
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Creative Cook: Heidi Prada
Hello folks! Today I’m excited to share with you a profile of one of my favorite home cooks, Heidi Prada! Heidi and I have been BFFs since our college days in the Philippines, and despite living much farther apart these days (Heidi is in Norwich, England; I’m in the San Francisco Bay Area), we have…
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Manila Mango Coolers
If you’re Filipino-born and live in America, chances are your definition of “mango” is different than what most folks here think of. I grew up in the Philippines thinking that the only kind of mangoes that existed in the world were the sweet, golden-when-ripe type–the Manila Mangoes, which I missed so much and had to…
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A Steakhouse Dinner at Home, Grilling Tips & My Marinade Recipe
We’re getting ready to celebrate the Fourth of July here in the US, which is always a great excuse for a barbecue gathering. Whether you celebrate this holiday or not, I’d like to share some tips on marinating and grilling steak so you can get that restaurant-quality flavor and experience at home. Dave’s (my partner’s)…