Give Me All the Lumpia and Booze
It’s no wonder I chose a career in restaurants. Filipinx love a gathering, whether it’s large or small, with family or friends, in someone’s background or a banquet hall.
Cauliflower Soup and Bright Spanish Wine for the Cold
It’s always been hard for me to eat vegetables, especially during the winter.
A Reason for Riesling Part 4: Childhood Classic Dish with Austrian Flair
This is – unfortunately – the last part of my riesling series.
A Reason for Riesling Part 2: Not “Nein” - Rhein...Especially When Cooking New Filipino Dishes
Now I’m tackling the OG place of riesling; and it’s not France.
A Reason for Riesling Part 1: The Aussies Got It Good and It’s Good With Purple Pots and Fish
Honestly, there’s always a reason for riesling.
Getting My Gewurztraminer Groove Back with a Delicate Dish
It was during a wine tasting at Castello di Amorosa in 2012 that I fell in love with the spicy sweetness of Gewurztraminer.
Beaujolais and Breakfast with Eggs in Many Forms-Plant and Omelette
How does a glass of quaffable Beaujolais sound on a brisk, sunny Fall Sunday sound?
Fish and Chips, Slaw, and Champagne - The Ultimate Food Pyramid
Study sessions call for “white noise television” such as reality shows, cheesy Disney movies, and cooking competitions.
[Savory] Bread Pudding and Bordeaux
Cool (and pretty odd) late August weather calls for savory bread pudding.
Crazy Cool Fish Lettuce Wraps and Torrontés
This has to be the most out of the box dish I’ve ever cooked in my life.