Jian Baos. Honestly, I didn’t know what they were. It was only when I googled it, did I realize that locally, it’s called Fried Siopao. Jian baos are cousins of the more known XLB (Xiao Long Baos), the difference is that jian baos are *breadier*, well that’s according to www.seriouseats.com Now that I have an…
Author: Didi
#MidaTurns20: Feast of the Pacific
I dislike going to wet markets. For one, I cannot distinguish a fresh seafood from an old one. I remember being given tips to look at the eyes of the fish, to pinching a particular side of a crab. Those tips have remained tips as I do not personally go to buy fresh fish in…
Perla: 50% Coconut Oil 100% Pinoy
I have very early memories of Perla. I remember seeing them in my Ama’s house’s sink. My Ama would have a bar in EVERY sink in her kitchen, beside it was a laundry bar. I often wondered, why did she put Perla bars on the kitchen sink, why were two different kinds of bars? When…
Ola, Bibi Philippines!
Footwear is very important. I know this because my Panget is flat footed. I used to complain of achy feet and lower back during my travels. It was I think 2005 when I discovered a footwear that was so comfortable (but it wasn’t very stylish) that I finally understood the significance of a comfy footwear….
Convenience at your fingertips with PayMaya
I honestly didn’t have an idea on what PayMaya was. I had to ask a blogger friend about it, hahaha – yes, I was that clueless. It’s a very interesting concept – PayMaya. I was glad to be able to listen and see what it’s really all about. PayMaya is basically a prepaid card. One…
Ballet Manila at Fisher Mall
I was surprised to learn last year that Ballet Manila has opened in Fisher Mall. I remember seeing posters of Lisa Macuja near the mall advertising ballet lessons, but I never knew where it was exactly, I assumed it was at the village nearby. It’s quite nice actually that they chose to have a studio…
Cooking Quest: Beef Bourguignon aka Beef Burgandy
Ever since tasting the Beef Bourguignon of Duck and Buvette in Shangri-La Mall years ago, I have so been looking for a recipe to do at home. Most recipes I found online were very tedious, they require a lot of cooking steps. I’m sure the best recipe has to be Julia Child’s – but reading…
DIDIscoveries: Celebrating flavor with Rang’s!
I am always on the lookout for places to order food. You see, with my in laws’ growing family, and to be honest – we’re getting too rowdy for restaurants because of the kids. We prefer to be in a place where grandkids can be themselves and enjoy their cousin’s company. We’ve decided, why not…