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  • Pork Humba

    Pork Humba

    Pork Humba is a cherished Filipino dish with roots in Chinese-Filipino culinary fusion, believed to have evolved from the Chinese red-braised pork dish known as “hong ba.” Over time, Filipino cooks adapted the recipe…

  • Sweet Sour Pork

    Sweet Sour Pork

    Sweet and sour pork originated in China, specifically from 18th century Canton or earlier, with its roots tracing back to traditional Jiangsu cuisine. The dish represents the classic Chinese culinary principle of balancing opposing…

  • Pad Ga Prao

    Pad Ga Prao

    Pad Ga Prao, a dish likely introduced to Thailand by Chinese immigrants during King Rama VII’s reign, gained popularity around 1957. It involves stir-frying black soybean with garlic, minced meat or chicken, and seasoning…

  • Gorgonzola Cheese & Mushrooms Cream Pasta

    Gorgonzola Cheese & Mushrooms Cream Pasta

    Gorgonzola Cheese & Mushrooms Cream Pasta is a luxurious Italian-inspired dish that beautifully showcases the bold flavor of Gorgonzola, a blue cheese with origins in northern Italy dating back to the 9th century. This…

  • Salt & Pepper Shrimps

    Salt & Pepper Shrimps

    I would start by preparing the shrimp, ensuring they were clean and deveined. Coating them in a light batter, I carefully fry them until they are golden and crispy. The aroma of the sizzling…

  • Spaghetti Bolognese

    Spaghetti Bolognese

    Spaghetti bolognese, often referred to as “spag bol” in the UK and Australia, is a popular pasta dish outside Italy, although it is not traditionally part of Italian cuisine. The dish is generally perceived…

  • Beef Mince with Potato Gratin

    Beef Mince with Potato Gratin

    Beef mince with potato gratin is a dish rooted in the European tradition of transforming humble, everyday ingredients into something truly satisfying and memorable. The gratin technique — derived from the French word for…

  • Summer Holiday in Istria, Croatia

    Summer Holiday in Istria, Croatia

    Rovinj, Croatia, was a captivating stop on our 2024 summer holiday, enchanting us with its picturesque harbor, colorful old town, and stunning Adriatic views. We spent our days wandering through narrow stone streets lined…

  • Summer Holiday in Slovenia

    Summer Holiday in Slovenia

    Our 2024 summer holiday in Slovenia was a magical journey through one of Europe’s greenest gems. We marveled at the emerald waters of Lake Bled, hiking away to reach its viewpoint to even admire…