Our family loves trying ethnic food. Before the children were diagnosed with food allergies, Sundays usually meant food adventure. We would go to church early at 8 in the morning so that we can drive around and look for an usual restaurant. The kids grew up trying new cuisine — […]
Read moreI can’t believe how the past two weeks of November flew. With the Bake Sale for the Philippines, parent teacher conferences, kids’ increased homework and sudden influx of laundry brought about by the crazy Jersey weather, everything seemed to be in the Urgent list. Then came […]
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My children and I love mashed potatoes. No matter how big the batch I made, it is often gone within 24 hours. I don’t know about you, but that simple side dish, when done right, always brings happy memories. Emotional eating alert? Who cares! Moderation is key right? As if […]
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Can you believe that the end of July is almost here? That means we only have a month and a few days left to enjoy the summer. Where did the days go? Hmmm… let’s see… vacation, get together, play dates, cold drinks, BBQ, no wonder that swimsuit is slowly getting […]
Read moreIt’s the First day of Spring! To celebrate, I am sharing with you a vegan dish that my whole family loves. Even before we eliminated wheat, egg, dairy, soy, nuts and peanuts in our diet due to my children’s multiple food allergies, this vegetable dish has already been a staple in our […]
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Looking for an easy and very affordable stew that can feed an army? This mung bean recipe is one of my favorites. While growing up in the Philippines, my grandmother used to cook this dish every Friday and serve it with rice and fried fish. As for me, I prefer to eat it as is. When I […]
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