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Summer StrawberryMuffins
Desserts/Sweets

Summer Strawberry Muffins

Although strawberries are grown year round here in Australia, it seems that the strawberries are at their tastiest and their cheapest between October to February. At this tine, they are very sweet and juicy with an almost pineapple like aroma. They are perfect to enjoy as is, and also makes […]

Chai Latte Spiced Cake
Desserts/Sweets

Chai Latte Spiced Carrot Loaf

My choice of beverage in the morning is black coffee and I was never really introduced to Chai Latte until very late in life. We had a young lady stay with us while she was preparing for the Australian Medical Council Exam, and her favourite drink was, you guessed it […]

Homemade Pork Tocino
Meat & Fish, Pinoy Favourites

Homemade Pork Tocino

Tocino is Spanish for Bacon. We Filipinos borrowed the concept, but we put our own little stamp on it.This is my version of Homemade Pork Tocino. It’s a little bit sweet, a little bit salty and so delicious. Typically served with Garlic Fried Rice, a runny Sunny Side Egg and […]

Bagoong Jam
Appetizers, Pinoy Favourites

Bagoong Jam

In a Filipino dining table, there is always an array of condiments and dipping sauces. One of the most often served is the pungent salted shrimp paste called bagoong. Usually sautéed with aromatics like garlic and onions to take away some of the pungency. Bagoong Jam is my take on […]