Ahh, tequila. Just the thought of it transports me to the little town of Tequila in Jalisco, forty five minutes west of Guadalajara, my husband’s hometown. I’ve been to the charming town of Tequila twice; both while pregnant, so the closest I got to trying anything was a whiff of the tastings my husband and… Continue reading Tequila Ginger Mules
Author: Jen Lou
Jen Lou is currently absorbed in blogging about her discoveries in her multicultural kitchen; she finds her day job as an Accountant. She dreams to be able to work with her favorite cookbook authors to create tasty works of art. In her spare time, she also enjoys crafting and spending time outdoors. She resides in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and two children.
No Waste Turkey Noodle Soup
“物尽其用” (make full use of everything) is something I grew up hearing in Chinese households. And truly, nothing embodies that philosophy better than this No Waste Turkey Noodle Soup. Roast turkey is a dish ever present on our Thanksgiving table, a symbol of a life made in the US. Though the traditional turkey has never… Continue reading No Waste Turkey Noodle Soup
Red Bean and Black Sesame Polvoron
Polvoron is a shortbread made primarily with flour, milk and sugar. It originates from Spain, “polvo” being the word for powder or dust. The Philippines and Mexico were both colonies of Spain for hundreds of years, and so, it’s not surprising that this tradition has been integrated into our cuisine. Making polvoron brings me back… Continue reading Red Bean and Black Sesame Polvoron
Clam Pasta with Huang Doujiang
Two thanksgivings ago, deep into the pandemic, we decided to celebrate Thanksgiving at the coast of Washington. Westport was a small town, with friendly locals and not much to do. But the sight of the waves were spectacular, enough to make you feel small (but in a good way) and wildlife was abundant. We saw… Continue reading Clam Pasta with Huang Doujiang
No- Bake Persimmon Bites
Since September, I’ve been dreaming up all the ways I can consume persimmons that aren’t just eating them raw. What sparked me was an episode in The Longest Day in Chang’an where the main character, Zhang Xiaojing just got out of prison and went straight to your corner shop, enjoyed his bowl of Mutton Soup… Continue reading No- Bake Persimmon Bites
Chinese Style Turkey with Hoisin Gravy
I was never a turkey person. Growing up in Manila, I didn’t eat turkey and neither did we celebrate Thanksgiving. When September hits, the official “-ber” months start. The cooler weather settles in and signals everyone to put up Christmas decorations and blast Jose Mari Chan’s classic: “Christmas in our Hearts”. After I moved to… Continue reading Chinese Style Turkey with Hoisin Gravy
Buko Pandan
My eight year old daughter is in the process of getting braces. Her first reaction after our appointment the other day was, “I can’t eat anything sticky and chewy… does that mean I can’t eat boba anymore? What about the boba that grandma and grandpa gave me?” *Cue sobbing and waterworks* (me on the inside).… Continue reading Buko Pandan
Pandan Mochi Pancakes with Coconut Syrup
Several months ago, we used up the last of our Ube Mochi Pancake Mix from Trader Joe’s. My husband, who was a fan of all things mochi, was so disappointed to hear that Trader Joe’s stopped carrying it (at least for now). None of the other pancakes I’ve made for our weekend “special breakfasts” did… Continue reading Pandan Mochi Pancakes with Coconut Syrup
Adobo Fried Rice
Here is the second post in my series. It’s not quite a fusion dish; but I wanted to show you that Adobo cannot be limited to just something you eat at lunch or dinner. Today’s recipe is something I grew up eating for breakfast many a- time. If you happen to have leftover Adobo (unlikely… Continue reading Adobo Fried Rice
Adobo Sliders with Banana BBQ Sauce
Happy Filipino Heritage month! To celebrate, I present to you: Adobo Sliders with Banana BBQ Sauce Adobo is one of the Philippines’ most recognized dishes, besides pancit (Filipino noodles) and lumpia (egg rolls). Every family has their own recipe for adobo, but the basic ingredients are: garlic, vinegar and soy sauce. I’ve uplifted our family… Continue reading Adobo Sliders with Banana BBQ Sauce
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