Monthly Archives: August 2010

Champorado In Churros

The reason why they called Churros con Choco champorado is because of the thick choco that comes with it. It’s a thick hot choco made of cocoa (the same ingredient used in making champorado). And in a way a serving of Churros con Choco is as satisfying as a bowl of hot champorado.

Salpicao Recipe

And though I cook better than him, when it comes to beef, he is better… way way better than me. He can make a melt in your mouth Salpicao or a super tender T bone steak. And what ever I did, I just can’t cook beef the way he does (except for Beef stew which…

Afritada Vs Caldereta

I did not know the difference between the two except that when we have afritada, we used chicken and if we have caldereta, we use beef. Later, I have learned that the main difference of the two is the way it was cooked. Afritada is cooked by sauteing garlic, onion, tomato sauce and the meat….

Having a Successful Restaurant Using Commercial Refrigeration

A lot of elements go into running a successful restaurant. TV shows, including Kitchen Nightmares, can give you lots of ideas on why one restaurant is successful while another fails. If you’re planning on opening a restaurant, you might want to keep the following in mind: Fresh vs. Frozen When it comes to restaurants, food…

They Want Champorado

I first learned about Dulcinea last May.. courtesy of Bedtime Discoveries. The event was held in Dulcinea, Eastwood. That was time when I was craving for pastries (cream puff to be specific). So when our food was served with that treat, I just knew I will come back to this restaurant. And I did.. my…

Snacks vs. Steakhouse – Fresh Food Matters

The best food is made from the freshest, purest ingredients. It’s a concept so simple that it’s often overlooked. It doesn’t matter if you’re preparing a snack at the office or a steakhouse spread – real fresh food has a flavor that’s instantly noticeable. Most people take freshness for granted. Supermarkets and restaurants all advertise…

Conti’s @ Nuvali

It’s my first time to eat at Conti’s.. well.. I think I will try again.. and will try their Sans Rival.. and oh they serve a lot of pastries! Definitely I will look for Conti’s here.. <