Halloween is the season of a lot of things from horror movies, play dress up, to sugary candies. But, for most of us adults, sugar can be a scary thing, and even for kids, we all know that it’s not good to let them eat too many sweets, no matter what the occasion is. There’s no need to be a hag though because we can still have the whole family enjoy good treats without the guilt. Consider a bagful or more of Welch’s Fruit Snacks that are made of real fruits with assorted flavors that the young and old will surely enjoy. Welch’s...
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My home-cooked US Potato Crusted Salmon with Potato Sauce and Fruit Salsa – a recipe I learned from Chef Rosebud Benitez-Velasco in the first US Potato Cooking workshop for moms♥ US Potato Crusted Salmon with Potato Sauce and Fruit Salsa What’s perfect in this dish is the combination of textures, the crispy/crunchy potato crust, the soft and sweet/sour/tangy salsa, the savory potato sauce, and the flaky and well-seasoned salmon. Recipe: Ingredients:(for the potato crusted salmon)1/2 cup US. Frozen pre-shredded...
I’m not a milk tea lover but I’m a brown sugar junkie. I put brown sugar in my coffee, my cookies, and sometimes, when I’m craving for sweets, I always have a ready jar of brown sugar to satisfy myself. So when I got an invitation for the opening of a new Tiger Sugar branch in Robinsons Galleria, I immediately agreed. Ready for ribbon cutting – Tiger Sugar Robinsons Galleria I love Tiger Sugar – particularly the Brown Sugar Boba Fresh Milk With Cream Mousse drink. I try hard not to fall in love because...
It’s Halloween time once again and it’s only a week from now and my kids are donning some costumes for upcoming Halloween parties. How about you? How’s your preparation going? Me, I’m busy preparing something for the kids’ treat or treat. Though I’m planning on making chocolate and candy arrangements for the party, I also want to serve something savory and healthy for the kids. Spooky Cheesy Broccoli Croquette This is a simple recipe using mashed potatoes, cheese and broccoli. Not all kids...
I was so inspired by all the dishes prepared at the Spuds and Dairy Culinary Cup that I decided to make my own. It’s a simple potato and dairy snack that you can easily prepare at home. It may not be as fancy as the ones in the competition, but my kids loved it and I hope you’ll love it too! Salted Caramel Spuds and Popcorn Ingredients: For the salted caramel syrup * ½ cup milk (look for the seal of freshness Real California Milk) – I used California Sunshine Homogenized Milk which I bought in S&R * 2 tbsp butter *...
So how did the contest go? The battle for the best potato and dairy dishes was a huge success! (Read more about the Spuds and Dairy Culinary Cup in my earlier post). You’re probably wondering why I’m so excited about this. It’s simply because I’m a huge fan of cooking competitions and potatoes and dairy are just some of my favorite ingredients. They’re so versatile, don’t you agree? Also, cooking competitions bring out the best in the contestants and highlight their creativity. The event was hosted by disc jockeyChico Garcia...
Are you feeling peachy today? If you answered yes, then this dessert is for you. I love peaches not only because it’s taste is unique but very mild. The flesh of peaches are fibrous and yet they always look pretty whether you serve it in halves or in slices. This dessert is perfect in any kind of weather and on any occasions. And because it’s so pretty, you can serve it on those special days when you just want to show-off. What you will need:1-2 850g canned peach halves, sliced Tip: Make sure to buy fresh...
If there’s an event that I am most excited about this coming week, it is the 2019 Spuds And Dairy Culinary Cup! Potatoes and dairy are my favorite ingredients in the kitchen and it will be cool to discover new recipes and see how they are prepared by top chefs and culinary students. I’m a fan of reality cooking shows such as Top Chef, Top Chef Desserts and Zumbo’s Desserts. They inspire me to work in my kitchen. Cooking competitions are just my thing that it was so memorable for me when I was able to join the US Potato Safari...
