Food and Travel
By Stitch on 20 November, 2008
Hearts of Rice As I was saying… If anything, this whole event was about passion. The spread was much, much more than the dishes I’ve previously mentioned. Aside from the lechon, the grilled corn, and the kilawin, there were the shrimps, which were quickly marinated in salt, pepper, and lemons, then grilled in the same …read »
Cornucopia
By Stitch on 28 October, 2008
Tony Bourdain signed my book. I must admit, he’s an acquired taste. I first heard of him, as did a lot of people, through his first press junkets promoting Kitchen Confidential, his memoir. Unfairly enough, all I remember from those shows and interviews is that he somehow made kitchens seem like dirty, dangerous places. “Don’t …read »
Restaurants
By Stitch on 28 September, 2008
Note: The Three will be taking a bite out of breakfast this month. We will be checking out a few restaurants that serve that usually-ignored meal of the day. Enjoy. Filipinos love breakfast. How else can we explain the sheer number of establishments that offer “all-day breakfast” items on their menus? Case in point, Max’s …read »
Restaurants
By Stitch on 29 October, 2007
The word “Mamou” first entered my consciousness via that Del Monte ad featuring Panjee (then) Gonzales, who called her grandmother “Mamou”. So, when Mamou, the resto, opened, well, thoughts of a young Panjee and Del Monte tomato sauce somehow mixed in my head. I actually never bothered to check what was going on in that …read »
Restaurants
By Stitch on 30 September, 2007
The journey to someone’s house is usually very simple and straightforward, as are most homes. The journey to La Maison (that’s “the house” in French), however, takes one through the guts of the Trinoma Mall and through that lush garden/rainforest thing they have set up in the fine dining area, wasn’t. After parking and figuring …read »
Recipes
By Stitch on 25 September, 2007
In the spirit of contributing things that may or may not look good, I have a recipe that I think anyone can do in a pinch (which I usually am in anyway). Here’s what you need: Tuna Burger Patties makes 4 1 184g can of tuna in brine or water (preferably in chunks) 1-2 …read »