Growing up in an Asian household, instant noodles such as ramen and pancit canton (Filipino stir fried noodles) are a pantry staple. What’s not to love? It’s ready in minutes, filling, super cheap and easy to customize. Here’s a fun fact. I have a nice stash of dried gluten free […]
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Blueberries are in season now. As with any New Jersey local will tell you, “Nothing can compete with NJ Blueberries. They are simply the best.” If you don’t believe me, try some blueberry wine and I’m sure your lives will forever change. Seriously though, any good cook or chef will […]
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Coconut has always been one of my favorite flavors. From desserts to savory dishes, if it’s made with coconut, I’m all for it. Can you imagine my frustration when my children refused to eat anything that has coconut in their desserts? For years, they gave me a hard time. That […]
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A few more days and the kids will be back in school. Usually, around this time, my freezer is already filled with pre-cooked sauces, meatballs and mini meatloaves. I do this to make sure that I have a stash of ready of eat, veggie loaded meal helpers. After all, take […]
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For this year’s summer break, I chose to make it the most relaxing one for our whole family. Unlike the previous years, our calendar was not crammed with never ending activities. Even our daily routine was very easy going. There were days when I even let the kids stay in […]
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As a mom of four, I always knew that my children were good eaters. That healthy relationship with food became really handy when we had to change our family’s diet due to their multiple food allergies. They were quite open to try new dishes and yes, my kitchen experiments. This […]
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Every year, the start of the Thanksgiving week has always been a stressful one especially for us with school aged children. In my case, the kids still have a full day on Monday and Tuesday. Then half a day on Wednesday. Between the homework, extra curricular activities and lunches, I […]
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It’s been a while since I made a big experiment in the kitchen. That is why, when I was asked to try a product called Fonio, even though I have no clue what it was, I took the challenge. As long as it is gluten free and allergy friendly, I’m […]
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