Vigan Royal Bibingka Original Recipe by Overseas Pinoy CookingIt is now more than 10 years since this recipe was first shared by us.Originally it was posted on Overseas Pinoy CookingVigan Royal Bibingka Recipe - posted on December 2008Special Vigan Royal Bibingka - again posted on December 2010And on Apr 28, 2011 a slide presentation was posted on YouTube by UT-Man.The recipe has attracted a
Friday, August 27, 2021
I still prefer my cocktails sweet over sour but these days as I’m either more discerning or just can’t cope with hangovers any more - I’d rather have one or two expertly crafted cocktails served in a martini glass where the spirit stands out and the predominant taste isn’t grenadine.
But as a busy mum and someone who doesn’t get to go out much at all, sometimes I want a delicious drink to enjoy in my garden in the evening that isn’t actually alcohol but still feels like the experience of sipping a cocktail from a martini glass.
I think this desire for a sophisticated cocktail experience at home - but without the alcohol - is what has led to the rise of alcohol free spirits. Seedlip say they created the first range of distilled non-alcoholic spirits, blending a range of botanicals to create three flavours - grove, garden and spice. Other companies have followed in their footsteps and I came across Strykk, which makes what it calls 'proper' non-alcoholic alternatives, like Not G*n which is a botanicals and juniper based alternative to gin, Not R*m (rum alternative) and Not V*dka - a vodka alternative which has recently been followed by a vanilla vodka alternative which I really rate.
We had a party for a family birthday recently and as there were almost entirely non-drinkers (either because they don't drink anyway or they were driving) I made a big pitcher of punch - a mixture of cloudy apple juice, elderflower cordial and sparkling water (you can also use soda water). It's nice with a few sprigs of mint added too. It tasted even better with a little Not G*n added!
Another drink I had considered making but didn't in the end was a rhubarb sour with Not G*n, rhubarb syrup and lemon juice, topped up with soda water.
I feel like there are so many new possibilities open with a grown up non-alcoholic alternative to spirits and I have already bought the vanilla vodka alternative to add to my gin - or not gin rather. Have you tried any non-alcoholic spirits and which ones do you recommend?
Cheers!
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Bopis with Liver Spread and PineappleBopis is one of the popular karinderia “ulam”.Bopis is made up of pig lungs, hearth, and spleen including the attachment arteries and air pipes or trachea.and are sold in as sets.It takes some cooking skills to cook bopis. For me a good bopis should have first of all, that pig lung after odor and after taste “lansa” is very minimal after all it is one of the
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Porkchop with Mushroom and Oyster Sauce VideoPorkchop Dinner with Rice, Fries and Mix Vegetables and Sweet Corns.If you make a Google search for Porkchop with Mushroom and Oyster Sauce and obviously you are in the Philippines or within the region, our Overseas Pinoy Cooking post and photos will most likely land on the first page.Below is the direct link of that post.Porkchop with Mushroom and
Vigan Miki with Red Soup YouTube VideoThe red broth or soup is added when served, served garnished with Vigan chicharon crackling, chopped garlic leaves and fried garlic and oil. Vigan Miki is a noodle soup served for merienda or breakfast. It is also served on special occasions and celebrations. Vigan miki is available at stalls under the Vigan Cathedral Belltower in the mornings.The traditional
Thursday, August 5, 2021
Labong, Saluyot at Sitaw, Lutong IlocanoI bought a whole bamboo shoot from the market the other day.I intentionally bought the whole bamboo shoot to show how to prepare, cut, slice and boil a bamboo shoot, Overseas Pinoy Cooking method.Our recipe video for today is and Ilocano classic, Labong, Saluyot at Sitaw, with generous quantity of beef slices and flavored with sampalok.To most Ilocano
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Kare Kare sa Bigas, Thickened with Ground Toasted Rice, Vegetable OverloadToday I am sharing a video of my version of Kare-Kare sa Bigas.Instead of using the now convenient Kare-Kare Mix, this Kare-Kare uses the traditional ground toasted rice for the basic Kare-Kare sauce ingredients.Our Kare-Kare for today is made up of;Beef Tripe, Tail, Skin, Banana blossom, Young Corns, String Beans,
Saturday, July 24, 2021
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Ilocos Sur’s Inabraw, Dinakdakan, Gising Gising and LechonIf you are from Ilocos Sur and have been missing these Ilocano food watch these video from,Sandy Daza enjoys Ilocos Sur’s Inabraw, Dinakdakan, Gising Gising and Lechon | FoodPrintsHow Ilocano favorites balicucha and cascaron are made.Tito Bert’s Garden restaurant farm to table dining.Ikan Grill seafood feast.Ilocos Sur style
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Sunday, July 11, 2021
Canned Meatloaf Burger with Mushroom Sauce, Budget MealCanned Meatloaf Burger PattyI was curious of the idea that canned meatloaf can be made into burger patty.I have seen several video using canned Argentina Meatloaf to make burger but the resultant fatties looks more of a maruya than a burger.Initially I was planning to use the Maling Canned Meatloaf, but I thought this burger should be a
Saturday, July 3, 2021
Pork Feet with Mushroom and black Bean Sauce, Lutong PinoyThe cooking may look intimidating but do not worry there are no hard rules.The cooking procedure is straight forward braising method.The only setback is the cooking time, it is about 2 hours plus.The pork feet has to be soft like jell, to enjoy a tender melt in your mouth pork feet fats and tendons.Enjoy.Pork Feet with Mushroom and black
Thursday, June 24, 2021
The theme for a fifth wedding anniversary is wood so when my husband and I were celebrating that particular milestone recently I decided to make a cake based on the theme. There are a lot of ways you could interpret ‘wood’ - after all a lot of different things are made of wood - but to me the obvious choice was a woodland theme and a wooden tree stump!
This cake has vertical layers running through it which makes it a bit different - because it’s actually a Swiss roll cake on its side!
The recipe and general design came from a blog called Top with Cinnamon. It’s actually very easy to make this delicious cake - you make two Swiss rolls, cut them vertically so you have four strips, and roll them all up around each other with frosting in between.
I didn’t make the coffee frosting in this recipe and instead added some cocoa powder as I wanted my daughter to have it and she’s too young for coffee (and probably wouldn’t like the taste anyway). I spread the ganache around the outside and on top and marked it with a fork to look like a tree trunk.
If I had more time to decorate I would have made woodland creatures out of icing but instead I used some mushroom shaped sweets (you can get these in most grocery shops) and made a ladybird, leaves and some tiny flowers out of icing (a flower plunger cutter made that last part very easy). Finally I added a ‘happy anniversary’ cake pick.
You can see the vertical layers when you slice into the cake - overall I’m really pleased with how the cake matches our anniversary theme!
Saturday, June 5, 2021
Chicken Feet Curry, Lutong PinoyMost Pinoy will most likely shun away from the very aromatic and spicy standard curry dish.The Pinoy have however develop a version of chicken curry is far milder and very minimal aromatic ingredients.At times the curry ingredients are so minimal that a curry lover foreigner will not even categorize the Pinoy curry as a real curry dish.Never the less the Pinoy
Friday, June 4, 2021
Thursday, June 3, 2021
Sweet and Sour Maling, Pinoy LunchSweet and sour is a special dish to most Pinoy.Maling, is the most popular budget canned meat loaf to most Pinoy.Overseas Pinoy Cooking share this innovative Maling meat loaf dish that is affordable, and easy to prepare with simple ingredients that are readily available at your neighborhood Sari-Sari Store or Pinoy and Asian store if you are overseas.Try also
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