Tennis-Themed Ube Cake

munchkinmommy | September 30, 2009

Last week, a tennis buff friend celebrated his birthday.  I thought I’d challenge myself a little and make him a tennis-themed birthday cake…like I need to challenge myself further. :P  If you’re one of  three people who read this blog regularly, then you know how my fondant journey didn’t really start off smoothly.  So there, [...]

Donations for Typhoon Ondoy Victims

munchkinmommy | September 30, 2009

* I am interrupting this blog’s “regular programming” by re-posting the following entry, which was originally posted HERE. *
Times are tough, yes.  And it just got a thousand times tougher for the people in my home country, the Philippines, when typhoon Ondoy claimed lives and property last week.  Now, people back home are trying – [...]

Seafood Stir Fry

munchkinmommy | September 29, 2009

This is one of my favorite recipes from my all too precious dimsum recipe book.

The first time I cooked this dish, I paired it with steamed rice and it got good reviews from Hubby and my Mom. But after I had the chance to really taste it, it occurred to me that it is best [...]

Banana Fudge Layer Cake

munchkinmommy | September 27, 2009

On my birthday, I received a lovely present from my San Franciso based friend, Nell. It’s a recipe book – The Cake Mix Bible.  A little over a week ago, I decided to try out one of the recipes…Banana Fudge Layer Cake.  I pretty much followed the recipe except: 1) I substituted butter for the [...]

Black Box Wine

munchkinmommy | September 21, 2009

As a FoodBuzz featured publisher, it is no longer uncommon for me to receive samples (for testing) as part of the foodie community’s Tastemaker program.  A few weeks ago, I received a package, which excited my hubby more than me…Black Box Wine.  I was expecting this delivery but I had no clue whatsoever that Black [...]