by Faith | Jul 17, 2018 | Condiments & Sauces, Snacks
The only reason why I have tahini in my kitchen is because when we were staying with my in-laws in the US, they were kind enough to let us raid the nearby grocery stores and pay for what we like. I have no idea where to buy tahini here in the PH but I’m holding...
by Faith | Apr 19, 2018 | Dessert, Snacks
The good thing about roasted chickpeas is that it lasts 2 weeks at room temperature. I accidentally left a small batch of roasted chickpeas in the oven for a few days (?) and I just had chickpea/mushroom meatballs the night before so upon re-discovering the chickpeas...
by Faith | Nov 23, 2017 | Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
What’s not to love about lumpia? It’s crispy, juicy (when done right), and there’s a great dipping sauce if you’re lucky. This version is similar to Vietnamese seafood spring rolls but without the noodles. The Favorite Dining Companion...
by Faith | Jul 19, 2017 | Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
Brunch was an assortment of stuff enjoyed in front of a computer: coffee paired with chocolate squares, then mangoes, avocado, and oven-grilled corn (husks removed and baked for 12 minutes at 250 C). Since I had a cob leftover and there’s shrimp thawing on the...
by Faith | Apr 17, 2017 | Snacks
If there’s something I like about the international food aisle at the supermarket, it’s McVities’ Digestives. That and the raspberry Loacker. And the buttery Dutch waffles that are always reduced every 2 months (Is it sad that I KNOW when the supermarket items are...
by Faith | Jul 18, 2016 | Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
The first time I had Banh Xeo was a revelation. Here you have a crepe that’s almost junk food-like in its crispiness but balanced by fresh greens and a sweet n’ salty dipping sauce. Highly addicting stuff. Back when I was still a full-time college student...
