June 2021

Copycat Andok’s Litson Baka

Liston Baka is a Filipino dish prepared with charcoal grilled beef that has been seasoned with Filipino herbs and spices like lemongrass, garlic, onions, soy sauce and fish sauce. Several weeks ago all of a sudden my Instagram feed was filled with this Andok’s Liston Baka posts, I don’t know...

Fortuna Buffet Restaurant (Auckland CBD, New Zealand)

Of all the Buffet restaurants in Auckland– perhaps my most visited one is our restaurant today, Fortuna, not because I love what they offer but when it comes to affordability alongside its offering, I guess you will get me most value at this place. This is the reason why when...

Currywurst

Currywurst is a German style street food prepared with grilled Bratwursts served with bread rolls called Brötchen, French Fries and curry powder The first time I saw this was in Munich when we visited there in 2013, I was intrigued that curry spices was used on a cuisine that is...

8 Mistakes to Avoid to Keep Your Microwave Oven in Excellent Condition

Microwave ovens are convenient, economical, and versatile. They can reheat and cook food quickly, and they are hassle-free compared to other cooking methods, which makes it suitable for households with a busy lifestyle. It is no wonder a microwave is now a must-have appliance in the modern Filipino kitchen. Perhaps,...

Ttukbaegi Bulgogi

Ttukbaegi Bulgogi is a Korean beef soup dish prepared with marinated beef called Bulgogi together with carrots, mushrooms and Dangmyeon Noodles cooked in an earthenware pot called Ttukbaegi. For those of you who are in the Northern Hemisphere our dish may not be as enticing as compared to us here...

Tasty King Noodle (Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand)

I guess when I comes to noodle soup dishes the Japanese cuisine easily dominates this area because of their amazing ramen and udons, Vietnamese are quite popular too with their pho but did you know there are other Asian countries apart these two that makes greats noodle soup dishes and...

Sotong Masak Asam Kunyit

Sotong Masak Asam Kunyit or Squid cooked in tamarind and turmeric is a Malaysian dish of squid cooked with tamarind, turmeric, lemongrass and chillies, a popular dish usually served on food stalls like Mamaks The last time I had this dish was in Malaysia many years ago when I used...

Sugar Club (Auckland CBD, New Zealand)

Who does not love degustation, trying out a variety of dishes focusing heavily on all of your senses, the sight (presentation), smell (aroma), taste, touch (textures) and sometimes sound, a form of high culinary art, this is the best way to experience all of a chef’s signature dishes in one...

Ginisang Monggo with Pork Pata

Ginisang Monggo with Pork Pata is a Filipino soup/stew dish prepared with dried green mung beans and pork leg hocks slowly braised with lots of garlic. Cooked until pork leg falls of the bone and is fork tender which makes the fat melt in your mouth. Ginisang Munggo or Ginisang...

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies is an American cookie snack prepared with basic cookie dough which contains flour, sugar, butter, eggs and baking soda studded with chopped chocolate chips or chopped chocolates. My first Chocolate Chip Cookie was not a homemade one but a ready to eat American Brand called Chips Ahoy,...