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Hot prawn salad is a typical mainstay when we dine in Chinese restos. Tonight, I had friends over and was seriously craving for a hot prawn salad fix. I tried making this dish about a year and a half ago but it didn’t quite make the cut. I decided to make it tonight with a …
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Looking for amazing Chinese food? Mabuhay Palace is an amazing dining destination. Located in the beautiful Manila Hotel, Mabuhay Palace’s delicious gastronomic creations by Chef Joie Candelaria and Chef Sun Bing are to die for! My dear friend, Babyruth invited a few friends over and gorged on spectacular Chinese food! We all felt like being rolled …
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Andrew and I spent the weekend with my dear friends Sandra and Michael. They are one of my all-time favorite couples. They are so welcoming, funny and just plain amazing. Thanks so much for making Andrew and I feel like part of your family. Before Leura, we made a pit stop at Maccas (aka in …
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My dear friend Mannix Pena is a total Jack of all trades. From Graphic Design (Ethos) to Corporate Gifting (Bagabons) to Branding and Packaging and loads more. This design guru adds yet another notch on his belt with his newest creation called Shorts Gourmet. Shorts, are wonderful mini shortbread cookies stuffed with Belgian chocolate. Shorts …
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My dear friends Tess and William decided to bottle their delicious bagoong. Let me tell you, it is so delsih! They had to stop production to take care of family matters in the province, but hopefully soon, they wil be back in Manila and SOBEL’s BAGOONG will be back in the market. Will, who is …
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The Holidays are always an awesome way to get together with friends and family. Being surrounded by great company, witty conversation and amazing food is truly one of the ways I like to spend my evenings. I was invited to the beautiful home of Edwin Tan. Boy! He sure knows how to throw a great dinner! With …
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Here’s a Korean chicken recipe that I always make for my son, family and friends. This is such an easy no fuss recipe. All the ingredients are readily available in major supermarkets around the metro or in any of your Asian food stores. Hope you try this easy recipe when you can. Here’s what you …
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It was a gorgeous day out today! The sun was out and the weather, perfect. Andrew and I met up with his BSM High School friends that live in Syd, and we all had an amazing time together. I would see Sophie and Ollie while they were still in Manila and would treat them like …
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My sister, Sam taught me how to make these oven baked BBQ wings severals years ago on my first visit to Sydney. They were so tasty, juicy and deeeelish! Every time I come to visit her, I always remind her of her delicious sticky wings and end up making them for dinner. Let’s get started. …
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After a long day of eating, touring and shopping, we headed home for another dinner with the entire family. This was such an amazing night! The company, awesome, the food, deeeelish! Thanks Sands and Mike! The famous Ozzie Crispy Pata c/o Luisa. Andrew went back 4 times for this. href=”http://purposedrivenchef.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/20120914-162346.jpg”> Beef Caldereta <a Korean Chicken …
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The next day, Sandra, Michael and Victoria took us to what is known in Sandra’s book to be “The best fish and chips” she has ever tried in Australia. Andrew and I were psyched. We made it. Windsor Seafood, is a small little 2 storey place that serves honest to goodness fish and chips. The …
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My dear friends Sandra and Michael invited us over their place for dinner. We had such a wonderful time catching up and doing the usual chicka-chicka. Sandra’s made a fantastic 8 hour roasted prime rib with all the sidings. Corn on the cob, baked veggies, and an amazing spinach onion dip. Sarrrap! Thanks Sands and …
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My son and I went on a dinner date the other night and we decided on Meat and Wine Co. I have eaten at this resto several times before and it never disappoints. The ambiance, gorgeous, the service impeccable and the food… yummers! They serve dry aged steak that is so delicious, juicy and comes …
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Another day to visit places I have never been to, and my tour guide? My wonderful son, Andrerw. He took me to Chatswood where we were going to head down to the Pinoy Store to buy some of his Pinoy “fix supplies”. But before moving onto the food shopping part, we decided to have lunch. …
