Food

How to make Puto Pao

Jun 13th, 2010
How to make Puto Pao

Puto is one of the favorite native delicacy of many Filipinos.  It has many variations, sizes, colors, flavors and toppings. One of the newest variation of  Puto which is popular nowadays is the Puto Pao. Puto pao is a hybrid of the Chinese steamed bun called siopao and puto.  It uses the traditional puto recipe [...]

How to make Pansit Palabok

Jun 8th, 2010
How to make Pansit Palabok

Among the most favorite meal snack of many Filipino today is  Pansit Palabok or Pansit Luglug.  It is also one of the favorite noodle preparations served in parties and fiestas.  Pansit Palabok or  Pansit Luglug is an original Filipino recipe made of rice noodles smothered with a thick, golden shrimp sauce and topped with Shrimp, [...]

How to make Takoyaki (Japanese Octopus Fried Balls)

May 21st, 2010
How to make Takoyaki (Japanese Octopus Fried Balls)

Takoyaki is  one of the  popular dumpling today in the Philippines which was first popularized in Taisho-era Osaka, Japan.  It was invented by a street vendor named Endo Tomekichi in 1935.   Tako means octopus in Japanese and  Yaki is derived from “yaku” which simply means “to bake or grill” in Japanese. Takoyaki are actually [...]

How to make Soyannaise

May 8th, 2010
How to make Soyannaise

Soyannaise is another healthy product that recently introduce to the market.   A soy-based cream can be used as a spread, dressing or dip and is very easy to prepare.  A perfect alternatives to mayonnaise and it tastes good like the real mayonnaise.  Here is a great way to enjoy the taste of mayonnaise without the [...]

How to make Kiwifruit Jam

May 3rd, 2010
How to make Kiwifruit Jam

The kiwifruit, often called in many parts of the world as kiwi, is an edible berry with a soft texture and a unique flavour, and today is one of the most commercial crop in some countries.  Also known as the Chinese gooseberry, kiwi fruit is also nutritious, it contain potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamins A and [...]

How to make Banana Bread

Apr 27th, 2010
How to make Banana Bread

Banana Bread is another healthy recipe that sure a hit in your breakfast table.  It is good for breakfast or during snack time.  The main ingredient is banana, which is known for its impressive potassium content. Banana was considered an important food to boost the health of malnourished children.  Banana is also rich in vitamins [...]

How to make Soynut Butter

Apr 21st, 2010
How to make Soynut Butter

Soynut Butter is a new sandwich spread made from fresh roasted soybeans.  It is remarkably similar to peanut butter in taste and texture but has significantly less total and saturated fat than peanut butter.  Soynut Butter is cholesterol free, and is high in protein.  Soynut Butter is now being used as a peanut butter alternative [...]

How to make Soy Bread

Apr 17th, 2010
How to make Soy Bread

The Soya beans are very versatile for these can be used as whole soya beans, soya sprouts, or processed as soya milk, tofu, shakes, soya sauce or miso, and even soya ice cream.  The increasing popularity of soya food is mainly attributed to the large health benefits associated with using soya beans. One of the [...]

How to make Soya Milk

Apr 12th, 2010
How to make Soya Milk

Another good source of highly nutritious milk nowadays came from Soya beans.  Soya beans can be processed into milk called Soya Milk, which is cheaper than dairy or animal milk. It is also low in fat or lactose, whereas cow’s milk can have as much as 4%-5% saturated fat.  The great news about soya milk [...]

How to make Ginger Beer

Apr 11th, 2010
How to make Ginger Beer

Ginger beer is a tasty carbonated  beverage that is flavoured primarily with ginger and sweetened with sugar or artificial sweeteners. Most ginger beer produced commercially is a manufactured soft drink.  The original version, rarely produced commercially since the mid-twentieth century but often home brewed, is a brewed alcoholic beverage. Brewed ginger beer originated in England [...]