kitchen confidential I am presently reading Anthony Bourdain’s “Kitchen Confidential†and I must say, “what a blast!†It is not only for foodies, but also a must-read for those who love to eat (aren’t we all??), those who want to go into the food/resto biz or simply those who want to know what goes on behind those busy restaurant kitchens. One would be surprised that a lot of drinking, drugs, & sex lie behind the scenes, pretty much like rock and roll. I haven’t yet finished yet reading this tale of Bourdain’s “Adventures in the ... Continue Reading...
Happy Birthday…Blog!
Mickey This blog is now two, going on three years old. Thank you all for being part of this space. My posts would not have been made possible without your feedback and inspiration. Truly, it's been great hearing from people all over and the best part of this blogging has been the numerous friends I have made. ... Continue Reading...
Can’t get enough of Lord Stow’s egg tarts
I was in Chinatown again yesterday to tour somebody and what do I stumble upon but Lord Stow's Bakery, maker of those famous Portuguese Egg Tarts! The outlet in Ongpin was so nondescript and the signboard so unnoticeable that you can walk past it. But then again maybe I was meant to taste the heavenly egg tarts that humid afternoon,with its flaky crust and melt-in-mouth custard that wasn't too sweet - just the right elements for my perfect dessert. The last time I tasted one was at Lord Stow's in Banawe close to ten years ago. It is still alive up to now, along ... Continue Reading...
Sutukil resto in Manila
Grilled_seafood_on a boat "Sutukil" is the compressed Cebuano term for sugba, tula and kilaw. Sugba or inihaw means broiling fish or seafood over charcoal. Tula or tinola means to cook same seafood in boiling water with spices and seasonings. Kilaw on the other hand is to prepare fish fresh and let it cook itself in its own mixture of native vinegar, onions, garlic and pepper. Even though I haven't been to the Sutukil complex in Cebu,I was glad to find out that there's a restaurant similarly named in Manila and adopting the same concept. The one in at ... Continue Reading...
99 ways to munch on a doughnut…
Speaking of doughnuts, I thought I already knew the proper way of eating them but this one from Cosmopolitan Magazine's "Sex Trick Hall of Fame" (international edition) takes the cake, and here's why: "Erotic instructions: Place a glazed doughnut around your man's member, then gently nibble the pastry and lick the icing... as well as his manhood." ... Continue Reading...
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