(Chicago) - I have no interest at all in purchasing a property here in Chicago. For the past years, I was a contented renter moving around the city and exploiting the urban villages of Chicago; lesser obligations this way. Until I realized recently, how happy I make my landlords with all the money I’m throwing away [...]
(Chicago) - My first taste of salpicado was in Chateau Verde in University of the Philippines (UP) in Diliman when I was still in college. Their version of this dish was extra-ordinary. Every cube of beef was oozing with buttery juice while the meat just melted in my mouth. I clearly remember that I finished 3 cups [...]
(Chicago) - Pasta is my best friend whenever I host a big party. It is easy to prepare, especially in huge quantity, and it is filling. I am throwing a housewarming party and I want my friends to sample my version of beef salpicado. Why not make Spanish-style pasta to complement the beef? The bigger [...]
(Singapore) – Every once in a while (if not all the time), people like us working overseas, far away from home, and from home cooked delights, crave for dishes that are familiar to our taste buds. One glorious day, our very own Chef Vergel, straight from Marikina, Philippines, decided to join his lovely wife here [...]
(Singapore) – Living and working in Singapore is not easy. People back home, in Manila, thinks that life’s a vacation in here; not at all. Work hours are longer and stress level is sky-high consistently. We deserve a treat after long-hours of drudgery. However, eating out is not always an option since it is pretty [...]
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