Many of us love to drink coffee. For some, it's a prerequisite to a wonderful and productive day. With the rise of commercial breweries and coffee shops, the caffeine-powered drink is more popular than ever. Teens as young as 14 indulge in the sugary variations while the more … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2012
Going Totally Organic: A Guide to Growing Your Own Food
Markets are now overflowing with "organic" produce. Though these foods may contain less chemicals than their non-organic counterparts, you're still not 100% certain that they are grown without pesticides and other biohazards. One way to get around this is to try growing your own … [Read more...]
Which Italian restaurant in Manila Will You Discover?
The Philippines is a great place to dine. Not only is their culture centered on food and dining, the archipelago is rich in restaurants offering different kinds of cuisine. Its capital is a boiling pot of cultures and foods. One of the more common types of eating establishment is … [Read more...]
Crazy Pizzas You Might Want to Try
Pizza, though originally from Italy, is now a globally enjoyed snack. It's the go to food for college students, families, groups of friends, colleagues and kids. Everyone loves a good slice of pizza. But would you still eat one if it were made of rice? How about if it was 122 … [Read more...]
Herbology: More Herbs (Part 2)
I wanted to continue my post, Herbology: Know Your Herbs (Part 1), with three more basic herbs used in cooking. This isn't a comprehensive nor detailed list. But I think it's important to show everyone what these herbs look like fresh from an herb garden. Feel free to do your own … [Read more...]
When in the Philippines, Eat as the Filipinos do
As they say, "when in Rome, do as the Romans do." Well, in the Philippines, one way to indulge in the culture is to eat Filipino food. If you're planning a visit or thinking of trying out a new cuisine, don't pass up the chance to try out Filipino staple dishes. Balut - … [Read more...]
Best Brain Boosting Foods
We all know food nourishes the body, but there are also some foods that nourish the mind. Everyday, your brain requires up to 20% of the energy supplied by food. That means, the more you eat the more your brain can function. But , of course, there are certain types of food that … [Read more...]
Vegan/Vegetarian Temptations for the Meat Lover
I've often thought about how my life would be different if I were a vegetarian. As someone who has grown up with eating a lot of meat, it's a daunting endeavor. For one, I wouldn't know where to start. I've seen recipes and pictures of food that people claim taste like meat but … [Read more...]
Hamburger Buddy Recipe
Kids are such picky eaters. If you have small children or have taken care of a relative’s or friend’s child you’ll know that making them eat can be an exercise in futility and holding back your temper. All of the parents I know wish there’s a formula to make their kids eat without … [Read more...]
What (not) to eat: High Cholesterol Foods
Cholesterol, the dreaded word for dieters and those with heart conditions. We're often told to stay away from foods high in cholesterol in order to lose weight and keep our bodies healthy. Well, saying all cholesterol is bad would be wrong. LDL or low density … [Read more...]
Spicing Up Your Cooking: A Guide to Some Spices
After dealing with some essential herbs in one of my previous posts (Herbology Part 1), I thought it would be helpful to take a look at spices. Spices come from all over the world and can be made from almost every part of a plant. In this post, I'll be highlighting some common … [Read more...]