Did you know that the potatoes that are widely available in the supermarkets and palengke are classified as all-purpose potatoes? These potatoes are most probably either the Granola potato or the Igorota potato. These are the most commonly grown potatoes in the Philippines. That's why when shopping for potatoes in ...

There are many kitchen gadgets that help you prepare and cook your dishes. Preparing ingredients for stir-fries has to be one of the more effort-intensive recipes you may make. Stir fry recipes are notorious for having a long list of ingredients. It can ...

When it comes to cooking frozen food, most people believe that everything needs to be thawed before it can or should be cooked. That’s not always the case. When you’re hungry and you didn’t prepare anything before looking into the refrigerator, you ...

Not every use of the chopping board will be for butchering meat. Nor will every prepping job require you to use that big chef's knife or even the cleaver to cut the food up into smaller pieces. In fact, more often than not, ...

Three of the most basic ingredients in any Filipino recipe is the trinity of garlic, onions, and tomatoes. This easy and simple Spanish-style sofrito combo creates the start of many of our stews and stir-fried dishes. If you hate chopping onions because it makes you ...

You may not have the knife skills of a professional chef but that doesn't mean you should not learn how to use your knife better. You should learn and practice wielding your knife in the kitchen because no matter what task you need to ...

When you do your quarantine shopping, you may buy more than you need at any given period and this is where your freezer will come in handy. If you aren't doing it already, you should be taking advantage of the freezer when planning your meals. The ...

Nobody likes to encounter food that has gone bad. That's why it's a great idea to shop for fresh food that you can use within the day or at the latest, the next day or the next. The freshest ingredients, after all, are ...

Not everyone is skilled with a knife. While many of us handle the usual kitchen tasks using a knife with some dexterity, not all of us like the tedious nature of chopping up ingredients. That's why there are many products out on the market that ...

Lemongrass has an intensely aromatic and delicious flavor that is widely available around the Philippines. Locally known as tanglad, the lemongrass is a tall, prolific grass that grows in bunches from a bulb. It's tough and stringy but its oil is used in many medicinal as ...

When you cook a dish, you may think you are merely cooking for the way it tastes.That's not completely true.When you eat a dish, you eat with your eyes as well. That's why we cook with flavorful as well as colorful ingredients. While ingredients ...

Knife skills are a necessity in the kitchen. It's the one thing you don't need to rely on an appliance to do for you every time. Do you really need to bring out the mini chopper or the big food processor just to ...

Cooking at home is one of the best ways to save money as well as eat better. You never know exactly what goes in your food but when you cook your food yourself, you are assured that what you're putting into your food is ...

Christmas—specifically Christmas in the Philippines, is definitely the most hectic time of the year. Super-sized party dishes are served, holiday songs are played in every mall and supermarket that you walk into, and titos and titas from abroad come over to tell ...

Proper food prep will save you a large amount of time and stress spent in the kitchen. To avoid common cooking and baking mishaps, remember to stay organized and clean. We consulted some of Manila's favorite chefs on the one tip that ...

Need to halve a bunch of tomatoes, grapes, or pitted olives?  Cut down on prep time with this ingenious tip! Sandwich medium-sized tomatoes between two small, identical plates. With one hand, gently press down on the top plate to steady the tomatoes. ...

Measuring ingredients can create quite a mess on your kitchen counter, but here’s an easy fix: Place a sheet of parchment or wax paper underneath the measuring cup. When you measure out ingredients, let the excess fall on the paper, then carefully ...

Many baking recipes call for softened butter, which requires letting the butter stand at room temperature for about 40 minutes to an hour. But there are instances when we’re not able to prepare this ahead of time or are simply in a ...

Unsure how to slice and serve dragonfruit? Check out our step-by-step guide and start using dragon fruit in your salads, and more. Photography by Jun Pinzon | Research and Demonstration by Cheers VazquezMain image from Pixabay.com ...

Smoking milkfish extends its shelf life. Learn this skill and you don't have to buy expensive boneless bangus anymore. Click on the slideshow to learn how. Need recipe ideas for smoked bangus? Click here: smoked fish recipes Photography by Miguel Nacianceno | Demonstration: ...