Crispy baby squid is one of the most popular appetizers here in the Philippines. It’s absolutely delicious whether you’re enjoying it at a restaurant or making it at home. I’ve also discovered that they can be kid-friendly. As someone living in the province of Marinduque, I’m lucky to have access to fresh seafood like squid […]
Dear sweet parents and caregivers! April here helping you relax into motherhood from my tropical island home. Today I bring some island ease and lightness of spirit to steamed Samaral fish – a simple yet deeply nourishing dish perfect for weekend lunches with family. This fish is a family favorite, its deep white flesh perfect […]
Dear sweet moms and parents! April here helping you relax into motherhood from my tropical island home. Today we bring some island flavor and crunch to calamares – crispy fried squid beloved across Filipino tables. This simple snack perfectly encapsulates the unfussy joy of eating with loved ones. I had a recipe here for crispy […]
Dear sweet moms and parents! April here helping you relax into motherhood from my tropical island home. Today we’re cooking one of the Philippine’s most iconic and beloved dishes – the pork sisig which, according to Anthony Bourdain, is the Filipino dish to win America and the whole world’s hearts. This spicy minced sisig recipe […]
Dear sweet moms and parents! April here helping you relax into motherhood from my tropical island home in Marinduque! The weekend is a precious time when we can indulge our senses – eyes greedily devouring a meal made with love before we savor each sweet, mouthwatering bite. Today we journey through deep grease to escape to flavor […]
Easy Baked Sushi Recipe for Busy Parents Dear sweet moms and parents! April here helping you relax into motherhood from my tropical island home. Today I’m sharing a simple yet crave-worthy pandemic classic – the humble sushi bake, also known as “Casserole sushi”. This Japanese fusion dish layers sushi rice and an assortment of fillings […]
Dear sweet moms and parents! April here helping you relax into motherhood from my tropical island home at Marinduque! Today we’re tracing the unlikely rise to fame of an everyday dish – Swedish Ikea meatballs. But first, a more likely story, I was craving again for something that I cannot eat on the islands so […]
