Last weekend, I made chicken lumpia -- Not you traditional Filipino spring rolls. If your mom is anything like mine, veering from the original recipe is sacrilegious. Instead of using ground pork, I used ground chicken and ground turkey. The only reason I did that was because our local grocery store didn't have any ground pork that day. I also substituted the raisins with … [Read more...]
Lengua Estofada
Though my grandparents on my maternal side have both passed away, I think of them often. Most days, life goes on as it always does, but every now and then, something triggers a memory and I miss my grandparents tremendously. Cooking with my little one reminds me of my childhood and spending lots of time in my grandparents' kitchen. I was always curious about our … [Read more...]
Filipino Siopao
It's incredible how certain sights, sounds and fragrances/scents can transport you back to a certain time and place. The senses can bring you back to a special moment in time. I find food has a way of doing this. Every now and then, I'll have a dish that reminds me of simpler times. I relive childhood memories where my Filipino side of the family would gather together for a … [Read more...]
The Winner is… #OnlineCookOff
This Summer, foodies all over Canada entered for a chance to win $2000 and for their recipe to be featured in a McCormick video! McCormick introduced a line of Filipino spices and mixes (and some amazing recipes to try). I even hosted a Filipino Foodie Fest! One of my favourite recipes was actually submitted by another Manitoulin Island foodie! Baking by Kendra's Spicy … [Read more...]