I remember when I was in grade 5 and I invited a classmate to come over after school. My Mom and Dad asked her if she'd like to stay for supper after we worked on a school project. She called her mom to ask for permission and was really excited to have supper with us. "Do you eat rice every day?" At first, I was really offended by the question. "Why? Because we're … [Read more...]
Turón Bites ~ A Spin on a Filipino Street Food Fave
As a little girl, I remember my Mom, grandmother, and aunts sitting around the kitchen table, telling stories, laughing and wrapping Turón. The ladies would expertly wrap sliced up plantain, jack fruit and sugar in spring roll wrapper, and fry them. It was always a special treat and a family favourite.Whenever I have this Filipino treat, I think of my family and my childhood.I … [Read more...]
Filipino Bistek (Beef Steak) @CanadianBeef #LoveCDNBeef
With May being the month my Lola (grandmother) passed away last year, I've found myself making a lot of Filipino dishes. We're now into the beginning of June and I find I'm still cooking a lot of Filipino food. This has totally been done unintentionally. I think it's perhaps because I really, really miss my grandmother right now. I've also been missing her cooking and by me … [Read more...]
Filipino BBQ #Recipe
My Mom's BBQ has always been a favourite in our family. Friends who have tried my Mom's Filipino BBQ have always wanted her to bottle the recipe and sell it! Mom never gave out her recipe, but would tell them what the ingredients were.I used to think she never gave out her recipe because she didn't want anyone to know it or be able to reproduce it, but I've come to realize … [Read more...]
An Unusual St. Paddy’s Day Dinner @CanadianBeef #loveCDNbeef
We love creating new traditions with our friends. This year, our Swiss friend invited us (and another family) over for an unusual St. Paddy's Day dinner! A beef tongue dinner!Our friend was really excited about cooking beef tongue for us and sharing a meal together. It just so happened that it was on St. Patrick's Day.I have to say that beef tongue is not something have … [Read more...]
Homemade Wonton Soup
Every now and then, I get a real hankering for some good 'ol homemade wonton soup. Homemade wonton soup has always been a favourite of mine. It is one of those comfort foods that transports me back to my childhood. My Dad taught me how to make wontons, and I taught Hubby and Little One how! I have to say that I sounded like a nag because they were doing the "Oh, … [Read more...]
Butter Chicken Pasta ~ @SummerFresh Sauces @foodbloggersCA
Remember the post where I said I was trying out the new Summer Fresh Sauces and trying to come up with some great new recipes to make with those sauces? The Thai Beef Curry was a hit, and the next recipe equally as impressive!I'm a lover of Butter Chicken. I knew I was going to love the Summer Fresh Butter Chicken sauce. The only thing was, Little One wanted noodles! … [Read more...]
Thai Beef Curry! Yum! @SummerFresh
By now you already know that my husband is a beef farmer and he and our four year old daughter love beef. Right?Here's something you probably didn't know (because I haven't had a chance to tell you yet!). I'm a member of Food Bloggers of Canada! Although my blog is not strictly a Food Blog, I do post quite a bit about food. I love sharing recipes and trying new things. I'm in … [Read more...]
What on earth is a Pomelo?
What on earth is a Pomelo, you ask? Well, I could try to sound knowledgeable and worldlier than I am and tell you with authority that a Pomelo is a large citrus fruit grown in South East Asia and the South Pacific islands. In fact, I've only heard of the Pomelo from cooking shows and food magazines. Yes, I am addicted to the Food Network and if the wonderful celebrity chefs say … [Read more...]
Chinese New Year: The Year of the Snake
KUNG HEI FAT CHOI! It's Chinese New Year: The Year of the Snake!Last year, we invited our friends and family over to our farm to celebrate with us. We felt it would be great to inject come culture into our lives. Our daughter has no real connection to her roots yet, and I wanted to plant some meaning in her mind so she could have some kind of reference point when it comes to … [Read more...]
Chinese New Year Activities For Kids
Coming from a mixed cultural background, I want to expose our daughter to her heritage. Yes, she's Canadian, but she's also got Filipino, Spanish, Chinese, Caribbean, Scottish, and English roots. With Chinese New Year just around the corner, I would like to celebrate! I've been coming up with some Chinese New Year activities for kids.Since it's the Year of the Snake, here's an … [Read more...]
If You Give a Moose a Muffin + A Singapore Noodles Recipe! @JanesFamilyFd
With Little One now in Junior Kindergarten, the Scholastic book order forms are something we get really excited about in this house. Little One loves books. Loves them.My friend Manitoulin Key Lime Pie started Little One's obsession with Laura J. Numeroff's adorable collection of books when she gave her If You Give A Moose A Muffin, If You Give A Pig A Pancake, If You Give A … [Read more...]
Avocado & Cucumber Ice Cream
Yes, you read correctly. I did say Avocado and Cucumber Ice Cream! I know it sounds like an odd combination, but it's actually very delicious and refreshing!I'm laughing right now, because friends who already think I cook "weird" food will not believe that we had avocado and cucumber ice cream for dessert tonight! The recipe came to me by total fluke. I hosted a dinner … [Read more...]
C’s Quinoa Salad – #PresidentsChoice #PCOrganics
"What on earth is Quinoa?!""Man, you guys eat weird stuff!""I feel sorry for your husband. You always cook weird food.""Sushi? Gross! I hate fish!""Blech! Couscous?! Tofu?!? What is that?!" "I can't believe your 3 year old eats that stuff!"These are all things I've grown accustomed to hearing from friends over the past few years. Constantly in awe of why I don't feed my … [Read more...]
NaBloPoMo Day 29: Tofu Satay on Rice Noodles
Truth be known, my husband has an aversion to any recipe that does not contain meat. Oh, he'll eat whatever I serve him, if he knows what's good for him! Just kidding. He's pretty open-minded and will try anything and everything I serve him. Tofu just isn't one of those things. Though he likes how I season them and infuse certain flavours in the tofu dishes, he claims that … [Read more...]