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 taste. When this [...]

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 [...]

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 MamSue or [...]

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 Fried/Grilled [...]

Zaza on a Backhoe

Eversince he started talking and started playing with cars. He wanted these construction stuff, specially when he sees them on the road, he would want us to stop and look. He said a couple of times he wants to be on it, ride and drive it. Eversince, I have been looking for working toys like [...]