Smoky eyes
I almost never wear make-up because I seldom have the chance to show it off (unless Team Sugoi decides to go video blogging. Hmm… now that’s an idea!). And when I do, I tend to go for the basics: powder, eye pencil, cheek stain and lip gloss. But there are times when I feel like being fabulously flamboyant. And what is more dramatic than smoky eyes? Unfortunately for most Pinays blessed with brown skin tone, this is rather difficult...
Spaghetti spontaneity
This is something that I discovered after rummaging through cupboards for a quick but filling lunch! (And if you’re tired of tikoy since it’s Chinese New Year.) Cook 100 grams spaghetti noodles according to package directions. If you only have one burner, you may cook the pasta first. Drain and set aside. Be sure that you’re cooking the sauce immediately after so that the pasta won’t stick. For some pointers to boiling...
Vetsin substitute
Since my Mom is an old-school cook, she practically raised us with vetsin-infused meals. Although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stated in the August 31, 1995 issue of the FDA Backgrounder that vetsin or MSG is quite safe to ingest at normal consumption levels, I’d rather not use it just to be on the safe side. So for those who are cautious in adding MSG in their food as I, why don’t you try adding a pinch or...
Tasty tikoy tips
Kung Hei Fat Choi! I’m not Chinese but it doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy the Chinese New Year as much as the next Chinese guy. After all, the celebration always heralds the abundance of one of my many favorite Chinese delicacies, the tikoy. This Chinese New Year pudding, also known as nian gao, is made from glutinous rice and sugar not unlike Japanese mochi. Unfortunately, most people, especially the non-Chinese, only know of one way to...
How to fry tilapia
Alright, I admit it. I hate frying tilapia. I hate it when they refuse to uncling themselves from the pan. Ooh… and the injuries! Have you had hot oil pop at you while trying to flip those stubborn things over? I’m telling you, those innocent looking tilapia always get the best of me. Well, almost always. After I had finally swallowed my pride and asked my Mama, those dark morbid pan-frying days were over! By the way, Mama’s tips are...