Easy Eggplant Salad Recipe – Ensaladang Talong Just Like Home
#Eggplant Salad: Your New Favourite Vegetarian Side Dish It’s eggplant season here on my small island, and we’re looking for ways of using this vegetable more. One of my favorites is ensaladang talong or eggplant salad. Eggplants grow so well in our climate and my father always jokes that we;; be turning into eggplants if […]
Inside the National Center for Mental Health: How to Get Free Mental Help in the Philippines
Mental Health in the Philippines In the Philippines, navigating mental healthcare, particularly for bipolar disorder, is a complex journey. My son’s diagnosis in 2016 opened my eyes to the systemic challenges Filipinos face, not just regarding access to proper services but also the stigma surrounding mental illness. This story goes beyond our personal experience; it […]
Finding Mom Zen: How 20 Minutes of Daily Mindfulness Meditation Can Change Your Days
Hello everyone! It’s April from Relax Lang Mom here. I hope you’re all doing well on this lazy Sunday afternoon. Today I want to share about a fascinating topic I’ve been exploring – the benefits of mindfulness meditation. As many of you know, being a mom means life can get pretty hectic at times between […]
La La Laing Beside You: A Marriage of the Plains and the Sea with Laing and Sikad Sikad Sea Shell
While Bicol takes credit as the origin of Laing, I must express that Marinduque has truly perfected this coconutty stew. Growing up on the island, I have such fond memories of feasting on the best laing under the sun. Where Bicol adds heat alone, Marinduque takes laing to another level with the sweet saltiness of […]
Pinoy Mapo Tofu with Easy-to-Find Ingredients
TakeMeBackTuesday has me reminiscing about classic Chinese cooking shows from my youth. Any other Pinoy kids out there remember binge-watching Cooking Master Boy? One episode forever seared into my memory banks was when Mao went up against the Master Chef to recreate Mapo Tofu. For the uninitiated, Mapo Tofu is a spicy twist on silky […]
Saucy & Spicy Pork Adobo Ribs
As many of my readers know, pork adobo is one of the dishes most closely associated with Filipino cuisine. The blend of sourness from vinegar and richness from soy sauce transforms simple ingredients into something truly greater than the sum of its parts. However, I’m always on the lookout for putting new spins on classics. […]
Pork Leg Roast-A No-Fuss Way to Roast a Whole Pork Leg with Potatoes
Get pork’d in the best way with this hands-off oven roast! Hello friends! April here ready to get your tastebuds partying like it’s 1999 with this epic oven-baked pork leg and potatoes meal. I know roasting a massive cut of meat seems intimidating but I’m here with an easy-peasy method that’ll have your home smelling […]