FoodieWednesday: Aphrodisiacs

| July 15, 2009

This week, we’re talking aphrodisiacs over at WifeSpeaks.  Interesting, yes? ;) Wikipedia defines an aphrodisiac as “a substance which is used in the belief that it increases sexual desire.”  Hmmm… GourmetSleuth.Com lists the following as aphrodisiacs: Aniseed Asparagus Almond Arugula Asafetida Avocado Bananas Basil (sweet basil) Broccoli Rabe (And Other Mustard Greens) Chocolate Carrots Coffee [...]

Foodie Wednesday: Pork Adobo

| June 10, 2009

It’s all about “The In-Laws Factor” this week over at WifeSpeaks.   For FoodieWednesday, participants are requested to answer food-related questions about their in-laws.  I’m skipping the question and answer. Instead, I’m going to tell you how the in-law factor changed the way I cook adobo. :D Ask several people from the Philippines (who does some [...]

FoodieWednesday: Parmesan Crusted Chicken

| June 3, 2009

This week’s central theme over at WifeSpeaks is “Money Matters” or “The Money Factor”.  I thought I’d share a budget friendly recipe that I tried recently.  I got it from the label of Hellmann’s Light Mayonnaise.  ;)  Never underestimate the recipe on a food label!  It might turn out to be really good, just like [...]

FoodieWednesday #2: A Better Beef Salpicao

| May 12, 2009

This week at WifeSpeaks, we’re talking “Ideal Marriages”.  For Memoir Mondays, most blog carnival participants posted photos of couples whose marriages they found inspiring.  ChikaTuesday, on the other hand, was all about inspiring showbiz marriages.  In translating that to food, we’re having ideal recipes/meals/dishes for FoodieWednesday. An ideal everyday dish for me is one that [...]

FoodieWednesday #1: Celebrating Commitment

| May 5, 2009

It’s not Wednesday yet on my part of the world but in WifeSpeaks, we follow Philippine time in posting entries, so as far as this entry is concerned, it’s already Wednesday.  Hee hee! WifeSpeak’s daily blog carnival officially started last Monday with MemoirMonday.  It was ChikaTuesday yesterday.  And today, it’s FoodieWednesday!  This week, COMMITMENT is [...]