The Sampalok/Tamarind Seeds Coffee

sampalok seeds in coconut cup

The first experiment with tamarind seeds. Boiled it long enough but did not make it softer. Dumped. The second experiment. As suggested by Simon, I roasted some sampalok seeds for 15 minutes. Removed the skin and munched in with all … READ →

Posted on April 1, 2012 by marvin

A Remodeled Bubod/Rice Wine Starter, Rice Bread?

rice saucers

Whenever I am working in front of my desktop computer, I just can’t help but notice the fancy oval jar. A jar which contains bubod that I cultured several months ago. Am I able to make a good rice wine … READ →

Posted on March 31, 2012 by marvin

The Non-Standardized Filipino Measurement System

This is a sequel of my previous post, “How do you define isang gatang?” Other non-standard measurement system burst out my mind. It’s better to jot them down than let lost somewhere. 1) Gatang. small tin can, drinking glass, plastic … READ →

Posted on March 30, 2012 by marvin

The Common Pastillas/Yema Plastic Wrapper

yema pastillas plastic wrapper

I bought my first plastic pastillas/yema wrapper. The bakery supplies staff handed me the orange colored transparent plastic.  It was neatly folded and each fold fits one pastillas roll, a regular pastillas roll.  I had no other choice, this was … READ →

Posted on March 30, 2012 by marvin

How Do You Define “Isang Gatang”?

kulang kulang isang gatang na bigas

Perhaps all Filipinos within the Philippine archipelago and across the globe know the word “gatang“. A popular joke includes this word. Andres was talking with his friends. He was insisting that he was not under de saya (a husband overtaken … READ →

Posted on March 29, 2012 by marvin

How to Make a Finer Brown Sugar

brown sugar after milling

Sounds crazy but there are instances when a finer sugar crystal is needed. e.g. I used brown sugar to make polvoron and pastillas. I found the sugar crystals too big and gritty. It was so noticeable. It could be clearly … READ →

Posted on March 29, 2012 by marvin

Cooking Rice: From Palayok to Kaldero, Tulyasi, and Electric Rice Cooker

Mom used to cook rice in palayok (clay pot). It was a good cooking vessel. I had rarely eaten rice that was too dry, too wet or burnt. She was also using it to cook other dishes especially the slow … READ →

Posted on March 28, 2012 by marvin
Navigate« First...1011121314203040...Last »