tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63239162011-04-22T09:30:40.443+08:00Nothing Rated R: it simply refers to my way of cooking, not by weights and measures but by using the senses of smell, sight and taste.Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08551772306674807897noreply@blogger.comBlogger261100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323916.post-37876798908482843792007-03-22T17:10:00.000+08:002007-03-22T17:19:06.221+08:00

Do visit my furry little pets on our cat blog! I'm running it with my friend Sandrine, another certified cat lover.

Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08551772306674807897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323916.post-24773495055246524452007-03-22T16:57:00.000+08:002007-03-22T17:02:59.202+08:00

If you're trying to find out what happened to Lasang Pinoy, do not despair. It's only on temporary hiatus brought about by several factors: the Asian earthquake that affected internet and phone lines, childbirth, unexpected travel, etc., etc.We promise you, the hosts will be back soon!

Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08551772306674807897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323916.post-1157437537012821892006-09-05T13:34:00.000+08:002006-09-05T14:41:04.200+08:00

Lasang Pinoy is certainly going in the right direction - what we hoped for when we were brainstorming a Filipino food blogging event.After a year, we've had a decent amount of media exposure (slowly but surely, we'd like to think), fantastic themes and ever gracious hosts, new blogs to explore and what have you!Just a few days ago, Mike wrote about LP for a publication meant for the diplomatic

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For the Holy Week on like to Cook:Easter Lamb Tradition features a recipe from Meat & Livestock Australia and a link to Niki's rack of lamb with a marinating paste.Another post featuring a Redcurrant Lamb Roast recipe links toSam's (Becks & Posh) Hot Cross Buns, Grab Your Fork's Homemade Hot Cross Buns and Lex Culinaria's roast lamb leg with peach and mint salsa.

Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08551772306674807897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323916.post-1132565088659476432005-11-21T17:09:00.000+08:002005-11-22T08:12:00.446+08:00

I didn't want it to turn into a three-ring circus but it seems that's how it's going to be. Aside from my post and Marketman's, a few bloggers have begun to weigh in the issue too. There are angry comments on both our blogs.What complicates everything is that the author has come out in public and admitted what he did without apologising for the wrongdoing. He thinks it's a slight oversight on

Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08551772306674807897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323916.post-1132333936469397342005-11-19T00:26:00.000+08:002005-11-19T12:00:38.123+08:00

How would you feel if you see a picture you took yourself on the pages of a national broadsheet? Flattered? Elated? Hmmm... not if the picture was stolen. For me, it was a mixture of disbelief and denial that it was actually there. I felt violated!Marketman has a very well-written post on what he calls "photo-nappers".He, of course, is the other victim. Check out his original yema post. Doesn't

Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08551772306674807897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323916.post-1131326437301276832005-11-07T02:40:00.000+08:002005-11-19T08:26:51.933+08:00

We had a wonderful time going through Filipino streetfood. Kai's round-up for Lasang Pinoy 3 is now online.Minnette at Lafang List is hosting Lasang Pinoy 4 with It’s All Pinoy Soul Food!Come and share your food stories with us.

Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08551772306674807897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323916.post-1129129176033854892005-10-12T17:25:00.000+08:002005-10-13T01:44:08.823+08:00

For the month of October, Kai over at Bucaio will host Lasang Pinoy with the theme Pinoy Street Food.The gracious host asks: if you were a Pinoy streetfood, what would you be? Read her very informative introduction and announcement.Other Filipino food bloggers are also very generously contributing to improve Lasang Pinoy. Check the Lasang Pinoy central page for other icons.

Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08551772306674807897noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323916.post-1123791411997466962005-08-05T04:06:00.000+08:002005-08-12T04:16:52.006+08:00

Food embodies the culture from which it developed. To know a culture, one can start with food. The past year has seen the food blogging community grow tremendously. Each month, I look forward to the Is My Blog Burning? events which reveal some facets of other cultures through their food and eating habits. The sub-events have grown in number, with themes based on ingredients, aesthetics or

Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08551772306674807897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323916.post-1120602136388152482005-07-06T04:53:00.000+08:002005-07-06T06:27:09.446+08:00

Ajay’s weekly column Blog-o-Rama featured Into The Savory World Of The Food Blogs from Manila Bulletin's street edition.Take your pic, er, pick! :)

Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08551772306674807897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323916.post-1100555271958334212004-11-16T05:40:00.000+08:002004-11-16T19:35:37.623+08:00

Who would have thought I’ll be writing about food? Who would have thought it would even be available for the world to read? Even after posting recipes here, not many people have an idea how this girl’s about to embark on an adventure in food and things related. They probably think I’m too busy with policy work, plotting and scheming or just out chasing the wind. Well, true I’m preoccupied but

Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08551772306674807897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323916.post-1099652154297612242004-11-05T18:28:00.000+08:002005-01-25T03:35:46.210+08:00

The thrill's in the hiding. Clandestine trips late at night, the need to be as quiet as a cat. One has to keep appearances too. And when caught, feign innocence and curiosity. Oh, the things I would do just to have a taste of simple pleasure - of exquisite richness that I go back to, over and over and over again! It doesn't matter that I earn the scorn of my darling mother - all caution to the

Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08551772306674807897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323916.post-1098374953770066382004-10-21T23:57:00.000+08:002005-01-25T03:28:36.763+08:00

Having spent my childhood in the province and in Pampanga at that, I took for granted that everyone knew how to cook. It seemed to me that it was something instinctive, something naturally learnt, like speaking. In our family, even those who were not considered excellent cooks had very passable culinary skills. And even then, they also had excellent taste in food. My grandfather was probably one

Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08551772306674807897noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323916.post-1097508940441069552004-10-11T23:22:00.000+08:002005-01-25T03:22:53.436+08:00

A long time ago I promised to post a Mediterranean recipe. Though I already posted some for pasta, this is what I really intended to feature. I have the exact proportions for the ingredients because I got the recipe from a vegetarian cookbook but in reality I still followed my senses. The complete write-up, recipe and comments have been moved to my food blog, The Pilgrim’s Pots and Pans.

Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08551772306674807897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323916.post-1092945480225416522004-08-18T06:30:00.000+08:002005-01-25T03:15:13.466+08:00

This is another very simple dish. I intended to post a Mediterranean recipe, specifically hummous, but that entails tahini or sesame seed paste. Hummous is not very difficult to make but it’s not a one-pot dish. I’ll post that sometime in the future. In the meantime, I’d like to cater to the neophyte cooks reading this blog while still keeping with the Mediterranean theme. So friends, let’s start

Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08551772306674807897noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323916.post-1092250218807620002004-08-12T01:15:00.000+08:002005-01-25T03:11:06.073+08:00

Here’s making good my promise to post simple recipes this week. Here’s the initial offering. This spicy pasta sauce is an excellent option when vegetarian guests are expected. It also goes well with meat dishes such as fried chicken or barbeque. Served with a tossed green salad and some red wine, it makes for a simple yet elegant meal. However, this may not sit well with children. In that case,

Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08551772306674807897noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323916.post-1091043667241920142004-07-29T03:37:00.000+08:002005-08-12T04:05:34.336+08:00

My blog statistics show that I get most hits from those searching for siomai recipes and I’m glad that I finally posted one. I also included a recipe for Chinese chilli paste after getting requests by e-mail.From chats with friends, I’m asked for recipes and questions about certain dishes. Perhaps it would be a good idea to write them down so I can respond to them in an orderly manner. Thus, the

Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08551772306674807897noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323916.post-1089439789908655992004-07-10T14:05:00.000+08:002005-01-25T03:00:25.940+08:00

It seems like this blog gets daily referrals from searches for a siomai recipe. To lessen the frustration, let me post a basic formula. Steaming is an excellent method of food preparation since the hot vapour quickly cooks the food while retaining the flavour, colour and nutrients. A metal or bamboo steamer can be utilised though I personally prefer the latter. The vapour permeates the bamboo

Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08551772306674807897noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323916.post-1086950642956050232004-06-11T18:41:00.000+08:002005-01-25T02:57:49.850+08:00

This week and most of next will be very busy for me. Since I’ll be offline, I’m leaving two recipes, those I owe Catsudon and Svelte Rogue. I’m amused at how I do this even on my blog, for this is also how I am in real life. If I have to go somewhere for at least three days, I try to fill up the refrigerator as much as I can for those I leave at home. Oh, the habits that mark our lives! And so

Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08551772306674807897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323916.post-1085994034761898092004-05-31T16:59:00.000+08:002005-01-25T03:45:23.590+08:00

Hearing about Svelty’s siomai adventure and Bea’s suggestions for a blog for beginner’s cookery gave me several ideas for this entry. First, tips on storing vegetables bought in bulk. Ideally, fresh produce is best bought on the day it is to be cooked. However, this is not always practical unless you have a green grocer outside your doorstep. It is always economical, financially and effort-wise,

Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08551772306674807897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323916.post-1085657121221299632004-05-27T17:08:00.000+08:002004-05-28T17:43:31.903+08:00

Sorry Minnette, I was so successful in avoiding your food blog, I totally forgot to mention it in a previous entry. I made the necessary correction. To those who don't know, I am an avid reader of food blogs, which definitely include Minnette's. However, I only read Lafang List once or twice a week if I can help it because it's detrimental to my diet. What makes it different from the other food

Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08551772306674807897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323916.post-1085558629397013432004-05-26T16:01:00.000+08:002004-05-27T18:49:38.950+08:00

Bea has In Longhand, her companion blog to Chasing Grace and Catsudon has Catsutechie. I'm wondering if I should make this a companion to my blog. How does "The Sensual Cook" sound? Hehehe! Of course, I'm not exactly original. Minnette has Lafang List to complement her Laundry Day. And what a blog it is! Hehehe! "The Sensual Cook" is nothing Rated R: it simply refers to my way of cooking, not

Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08551772306674807897noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323916.post-1085309666669173372004-05-23T18:36:00.000+08:002004-05-26T16:16:22.460+08:00

Finally got my Gmail account! שּׁלוס

Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08551772306674807897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323916.post-1085237429586307602004-05-22T22:47:00.000+08:002004-05-23T18:57:08.496+08:00

I’m putting this in a public place so I won’t forget, and of course to have witnesses who’ll remind me now and then, hehehe! Note to self - send promised recipes to friends: Catsudon - chicken strips in honey-mushroom sauce, at marami pang iba Bea - simple recipes that I forgot to send Svelty - asado, same as those for Catsudon and Bea Now I really have to start figuring out proportions!

Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08551772306674807897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323916.post-1085060429540088612004-05-20T21:39:00.000+08:002004-05-20T21:40:29.540+08:00

I forgot to link my more permanent blog here. שּׁלוס

Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08551772306674807897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323916.post-1084357669745715062004-05-12T18:27:00.000+08:002004-05-12T18:27:49.746+08:00

Bringing back Blogger... שּׁלוס

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