In the United States of America alone, cancer is responsible for a half million deaths every year. Scientists and cancer researchers maintain that if the U.S natives were more careful with their diet, most of these deaths could be…
Back to the Seed: Boosting Nutrition Through Sprouting
The world we live in has become a dirty world (true story) – and that’s not just in terms of the air that we breathe or the trash that’s accumulating in our landfills. Even the food products that we…
Tips on Choosing Reliable Cookware
Cookware is very much like women’s legs: not all are created equal. Some women’s legs stretch for miles, while some leave much to be desired. Same goes for cookware. It’s not all just about pots and pans. There are a lot of important…
Throwing a Party at the Office
As the sound of chimes and the smell of roasting chestnuts fill the air, you know for a fact that December is coming, and the year-end party is just around the corner. If you’ve been tasked to take charge of…
Resto-Hopping: Sampling Food One Resto at a Time
A restaurant, food chain, or any food establishment usually has its own claim of unique flavors and great tasting food in their menu. Finding out the truth behind these claims can be a fun learning experience for everyone who loves…
The Basics of a Bridal Shower
More often than not, if you happen to have a friend who’s going to tie the knot soon, you’ll probably feel compelled to arrange a bridal shower for her. Before all the fun begins though, there’s a lot of work…
Chocolate-y Cake pops
On this side of the world, my favorite chocolates and candies can be bought from a lone shop – at the United Nations Commissary. I’m talking about certain american products; those are not readily available in our local groceries. I…
Potage Parmentier (Potato & Leek Soup) by Julia Child
Google honors Julia Child, the chef who brought French cuisine to the American foodies. It was through her debut cookbook Mastering the Art of French Cooking, which was released in 1963. Later on, she became the host of a long-running PBS cooking…
Steamed Tilapia
I found some lemons in the fridge! I am reminded how I had long planned to do a lemon cleanse but I still haven’t been to it until now. Excess weight is something that millions of people all over the…
Salmon Caviar and Smoked Salmon on Pasta
When I was a child, fish is a regular feature on our dining table. Milkfish, Tilapia, red grouper and mackerel scad are the usual fare but there’d be a lot more served dry, with sauce, smoked and grilled. My favorite…
Buffets at the Strip
Sin city, it’s a heavy word connoting what a city allows or caters to vices that are legalized but are anyway morally questioned. Of these cities, Las Vegas would first come to mind. Though eating is not necessarily a…
Frozen Yogurt
Lighter than ice cream, but just as delicious: Frozen Yogurt or FroYo. In most countries, it can be bought just like ice cream for so many years now, but in this city it has, I think, taken recognition just a few years back. The…
