Maki Monday

munchkinmommy | February 23, 2010

Yesterday was Maki Monday here at home, an extension of our Sushi Sunday.  An extension was necessary because one, we are just plain crazy about sushi and two, I wasn’t quite satisfied with how I rolled our Sunday sushi.  I needed to redeem myself.  And redemption I got, if I may say so myself. ;)
These [...]

Nigiri Sushi and Sashimi Night

munchkinmommy | February 4, 2010

We were at Costco on the right day and at the right time again!  That was last Sunday, January 31st.  We got ourselves some Fresh Wild (Atlantic?) Salmon and Fresh Ahi Tuna that were packed the same day.  You know what that means…Sushi Night!  And for the first time, I tried my hand at making [...]

Maki Madness: Rolling with the Punches

munchkinmommy | November 16, 2009

A Manny Paquiao fight is one of the best excuses for Filipinos to get together, that is, a Pinoy Potluck, specially for Filipinos overseas.  It is more fun to be screaming cheering collectively with friends than sitting by one’s lonesome at home.  Plus, it’s easier on the pocket if the $50 or so pay-per-view charge [...]

Spam Musubi

munchkinmommy | January 29, 2009

Who hasn’t heard of Spam?! It is such a household name that some people actually make the mistake of referring to canned ham as Spam or sometimes by another brand…Ma-ling. Hee hee.
Spam can be a lifesaver specially when one is too lazy to cook a decent viand. So it’s not the best option [...]