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Fromage
Fromage. Cheese. What kind of cheese, you asked? I love them all; soft and hard, fatty and smelly. But the orange colored ones really turn me off; which means I only eat white cheddar cheese! You can say cheese is my new obsession. I’m so into him now! Cheese, like wine, has a personality, and… Continue reading
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Pork Roast with apples and prunes
The dish was a success at my last Christmas party and it was my first time roasting pork! I have been quite traditional and boring when it comes to cooking pork. It has always been Heo Kho Tau (Caramelized Pork), Heo Kho Trung (Pork Simmered with Eggs), Heo Luoc (Boiled Pork) … Roasting pork is… Continue reading
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Bò Kho
I’ve made Bò Kho (Simmered Beef) quite often. At least once a month. But the result was never consistent: too sweet, too bland; even though Eric loves it everytime. This evening, I decided to make Bo Kho and other dishes, and it turned out to be the best Bo Kho. I think the trick here… Continue reading
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2009 came and is going fast
What an idea! But it’s not mine. I borrowed it from reading several personal development sites, that as we make resolutions for the new year, we should also acknowledge the events and accomplishments from the year before. We not only show our gratitude but also do a status check of our goals. We change what… Continue reading
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2010 Promises to myself
Pretty soon, like in 24 hours, I want to have my resolutions drawn. I don’t want to think of these as goals, because as goals, they would need to have plans and deadlines. So, they are promises to myself. This year, I want them simple. I learned from Kitty, my younger sister, to have a… Continue reading
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Split Pea Soup
I first had my first split pea soup in Amsterdam, in a cavern. It was served with a ham hock, and is the best split pea soup ever. The ones from Andersen Pea Soup restaurants along Freeway 5 taste like from the cans! This recipe came out quite good. I made it for Christmas dinner… Continue reading
New Day: New Beginning 