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 …
Calamares Made Simple: Guide to Crispy Fried Squid Bliss Read More »
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 – sisig. This spicy minced pork concoction perfectly captures the spirit of Filipino street food: boldly flavored, affordable, and incredibly delicious. This is a great pork …
Hello momshies! Today’s post is about why comfort food is so, well, comforting. I was baking cassava cake the other day and was ruminating on this while I baked. Food plays such an important role in our childhood memories. Think back to your favorite family meals, birthday cakes, and homemade treats. Those flavors and smells …
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Dear sweet moms and parents! April here helping you relax into motherhood from my tropical island home. Today we’re exploring a unique Filipino delicacy from the northern Ilocos region – dinakdakan. This creamy pork brain stew uses all parts of the pig, tailored to minimize waste and maximize flavor in an island culture of resourcefulness. …
Dinakdakan: How to Make Creamy Ilocano Grilled Pork Face at Home Read More »
Hello lovely moms and parents! I’m here once again your sanctuary of sanity in motherhood from the sunny shores of my little island. Today I’m sharing the perfect dish for busy weeknights, Arroz Ala Cubana as we call it here. “Mommy, ang Arroz ala Cubana ba galing sa Cuba? Probably not ano, kase yung French fries …
Hello sweet moms and parents! My name’s April with relaxlangmom.com, your sanctuary of sanity in motherhood from the sunny shores of my little island. Today I’m sharing my quick and easy version of Pork Giniling, a classic Filipino ground pork dish loved by kids and grownups alike. Pork giniling, finely ground pork sautéed with vegetables …
Perfecting Pork Giniling: Tips for Cooking This Ground Pork Filipino Stew Read More »
Dear sweet parents and caregivers! April here helping you relax into motherhood from my tropical island home. Today we’re bringing some elbow grease and island flavor to a classic Pinoy comfort food – crispy pata. This delectable dish features a whole pork leg that is boiled until tender, then deep-fried to perfection, resulting in a crispy and flavorful treat that is …
