Archive for February, 2009

Kinason (Philippine Clams) & Galunggong (Mackerel Scad)

Kinason is what we call this kind of clam in the picture below. It is usually cooked as a soup with Malunggay and spices. But here, Mom mixed it with Okra, Kamote Tops/Leaves, Sili Leaves/Saluyot (Jute Leaves), Kamatis (Tomatoes), Luy-a (Ginger), Sibuyas Dahon (Scallion/Spring Onions), Tanglad (Lemon Grass) and some salt to [...]

The Husband Store

A store that sells husbands has just opened in New York City, where a woman may go to choose a husband. Among the instructions at the entrance is a description of how the store operates. You may visit the storeONLY ONCE !
There are six floors and the attributes of the men increase as the shopper [...]

Mamsuy’s Chow Fan

Is what we’re having today. Chow Fan (Chaa Peung) – Fried Rice in Chinese is cooked in different ways, this is one of them. Usually its much better/tastes better if left over rice is used with it. I don’t know why, it just is.
My Mom – Susan Lim – also known as [...]

Binas-oy & Fried Kutob

Is what we had for lunch today and what we’ll have for dinner tonight.

Binas-oy or Bas-oy is a vegetable soup usually mixed with Malunggay (Horseradish Tree), Alugbati (Malabar Nightshade), Okra, Kalabasa (Squash), Kamote Tops/Leaves, String Beans, Tanglad (Lemon Grass), Kamatis (Tomatoes), and Luy-a (Ginger). Some mix it with more veggies and some with [...]