SMOKEY AND SAVORY PERFECTION Indulge in flavors infused by the billowing smoke that envelops the meat on the grill We are all familiar with braising, steaming, frying, baking, roasting, stewing, cooking en papillote (wrapped in paper), confit-style (slow-cooked in its own fat), and their many...
A SIMPLE MEAL Beggar's Chicken came to be after a beggar used lotus leaves and clay to cook chicken stuffed with rice, pork, mushrooms, and lotus seeds I first heard about Beggar’s Chicken in 1965 from a Chinese couple, whom I interviewed in their home for an article on the textile industry,...
HEALTHY LIVING Green bananas are an excellent source of potassium, fiber, and vitamins C and B6 A month after Martial Law was declared 51 years ago, I took a leave from the 24/7 job, which was so demanding it was driving me nuts. Away from it all was my main goal when I chose to visit a friend in...
The rising price of white sugar, coupled with seasonal scarcity, has led Filipino consumers to wring their hands helplessly, confessing that there is nothing they can do to remedy the situation. The same is not true in the provinces, where in place of sugar, folks use a more nutritious, cheaper,...
Super typhoon Mawar signaled the coming of rains and a relief from sweltering summer heat that reached 40 degrees in some areas. The cool nights and rainy days were perfect for homemade Filipino snacks that warm the body and the heart. Nothing beats arroz caldo The first merienda that comes to mind,...
Newspapers, TV, and radio carry daily news about the spiraling prices of agricultural produce, such as rice, sugar, garlic and onions. The situation is no different for sources of protein—pork, chicken, and fish. Supply shortage has been pinpointed as the root cause of the price situation;...
FIESTA FARE Food served during fiesta highlights the best of local produce Exuberant lines from the popular musical Camelot capture the spirit of Filipinos’ song-dance-feast attitude once the first rains of May start softening the heat and humidity of summer. May is fiesta time all over our...
Sinigang na baboy Watching the live coverage of the official visit of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. brought back memories of another president, another US visit—President Ferdinand E. Marcos’ state visit to Washington in 1982. It was a very interesting time for political analysts and...
Beauty queen Sandra Lemonon and former PBA player Sol Mercado are now parents. Sandra announced this via Instagram, posting a black and white photo of their newborn's fingers. "Pinky promise, now & forever (infinity emoji)," she wrote as caption. She added, "Zaiah Rafael Mercado. 10:07pm....
LAGUNA – Governor Ramil Hernandez thanked his constituents for giving him a chance to serve a third term. In a Facebook post on May 10, Hernandez encouraged Lagunenses to set aside political differences and focus on what the province needs. He also promised his constituents that he will not...
LAGUNA – Gov. Ramil L. Hernandez appealed to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to allow the distribution of financial aid under the provincial government's Assistance to Individual in Crisis Situation (AICS) program amid the campaign period. Photo from Gov. Ramil L. Hernandez' Facebook...
Laguna 3rd District Rep. Sol Aragones, who is seeking the gubernatorial post in the province, has backed Vice president Leni Robredo's bid for the presidency. Vice President Leni Robredo and her running mate Senator Kiko Pangilinan during a meet and greet event in Calauan, Laguna on Friday, Feb....
