2023 is the year of the Water Rabbit
Lunar New Year celebration is never complete without food. And food superstitions.
Dumplings, whole fish, noodles, nian gao (sticky rice …
Newsletter
From CASA Veneracion to Umami Days
It is a new year, after all. While most people lean towards something new, I’m looking back while moving forward.
First, a note about where …
Beef shoyu ramen
Unless you’re in the southern hemisphere or smack in the equator, days are cool and nights are chilly. Here’s a delicious way to warm …
Welcoming 2023
I’ve heard it said that while Christmas is for family, New Year’s Eve is for friends. I don’t know how true that is for you but I’m guessing that your …
Recycling holiday leftovers
There’s a meme on Facebook about a holiday dish that had been reheated four times. Apparently, it was served on Christmas Eve, there was plenty of …
Spotlight: beef stews
A list of suggested holiday menus that center around beef stew. Salads, soups, side dishes and desserts are included.
I guess the obvious question …
Chicken embutido
Despite its name and shape, Filipino embutido is more American meatloaf than Spanish sausage.
Embutido, a steamed-and-fried ground pork dish …
Three dining style alternatives for your holiday meals
If you have a passion for having your extended family over on Christmas Day, but don’t want to slave over all the prep and cooking, then be a …