Pork Nilaga

Nilaga is a soup recipe that originates from the Philippines and is commonly prepared with beef. But since I am not a beef-eater, this is my own recipe designed to suit my personal preferences. If you are encountering cold weather, have a hang-over or in need of a thick and rich soup, then save this…

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Rice Porridge

also known as lugaw in the Philippines, congee in China or okayu お粥 in Japan. This dish is very common within Asian households and is customarily consumed when an individual is sick (with fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or food poisoning), and is ready to begin ingesting food. When recovering from illness, there are specific foods to…

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Miso Soup

When living in Japan, miso soup is a household staple and many variations to the ingredients list exists. At its most basic, miso is a fermented paste made by inoculating a mixture of soybeans with a mold called koji (the common name for Aspergillus oryzae) that’s been cultivated from rice, barley, or soybeans. This soup…

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Spicy Lotus Root

If you are fascinated by Asian cuisine then grab your wok and strengthen your forearms because I’ve got a Japanese family recipe for you. All this recipe requires is lotus root. Lotus root is traditionally known as kamal kakdi and has high abouts of dietary fiber to boost digestion and aid constipation. Due to the…

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Eczema-friendly Vegetarian Soup

Here is a heart-warming soup adapted from my Croatian family’s heirloom Chicken Soup recipe that has been passed down for generations. Now I say that it is an adaptation because this recipe is obviously a vegetable-only version. Some individuals may be sensitive, and/or allergic to chicken because it aggrevates eczema, psoriasis or atopic dermatitis skin…

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Easy Omelette

with garlic, tomato & cheese When we are on the run but what to eat well, I think sparing 10 to 15 minutes to prepare this breakfast dish is possible! It took me under 5 minutes to cut and sort all of the ingredients, then 6 to 10 minutes to cook (depending on how runny…

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Quick Garlic Butter Pork

Everyone deserves to eat well, but when we are pressured against time and our daily obligations, then the feeling of a challenge hinders us from working at the kitchen counter to instead, buying something quick and on the go. This article will reveal a simple receipe perfectly portioned for one person that I have easily…

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Cacao, food of the Gods

I love chocolate, but when organizations like Harvard Health Publishing discusses the health benefits (like improved memory) with chocolate consumption, then I am sure you will find more reasons to love Philippine-made chocolate in this article about JN CACAO.

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