WW #42: Arroz Caldo / Chicken Congee

| January 13, 2009

I made arroz caldo last Sunday for dinner.  Arroz caldo is a Spanish term which literally means “rice soup” and is the Filipino version of the Chinese congee.  A complete meal in itself, it is one of my favorite comfort foods and is perfect for cold weather. This looks waaaaay better than my first arroz [...]

WW #41: New Year’s Eve Feast

| January 7, 2009

We said good-bye to 2008 and welcomed 2009 with a bang of a feast.   As party host, we prepared the following: Holiday Ham bought from Target but baked and glazed at home.  Market Pantry didn’t disappoint! Lengua (Ox Tongue) with Cream of Mushroom Sauce Steamed Wontons – I meant for this to come out like [...]

WW #40: Happy Holidays!

| December 24, 2008

WW #38: Fried Catfish Fillet and Green Mango Salad

| December 10, 2008

Meals don’t always have to be such a big production.  One night last week, we were more than pleased with a very simple fish meal…Fried Catfish Fillet served with a side of Green Mango Salad and steamed rice. The catfish fillets were seasoned with salt and pepper then coated with seasoned flour then fried to [...]

WW #37: Beer

| December 3, 2008

I never really warmed up to beer.  Even the light ones.  Just a few gulps and I’m red as a tomato.  A few more and I’m sure to be tipsy.  It’ll probably take me two bottles before I start talking about Wilmington NC real estate, something I know absolutely nothing about! Hee hee.  It fascinates [...]