Category Archives: cooking

Chicken Curry In A Rice Cooker

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Gabriel Mercado

We've decided to forego buying a range because we just don't have any more space in our condo makeshift 'kitchen'. But what happens if I get the rare urge to cook? Why, use the rice cooker of course. And today … Continue reading →

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Baked Chicken ala Gary

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Gabriel Mercado

In response to Chel's request that I write more about my diet, I'm finally gonna publish a long delayed favorite dish of mine, baked chicken. Chicken per se is healthy provided you go for white meat, and baking, like grilling, … Continue reading →

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Pinakurat

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Gabriel Mercado

Jill, a native Cebuana, has introduced me to something new called Pinakurat. Above left is the original one we found at Market Market's open area, while the Datu Puti version we found at Rustan's Supermarket. Pinakurat has a website! Unfortunately … Continue reading →

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Ginataang Tilapia, Smoldering Coffee & Stolen Tuna

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Gabriel Mercado

I dunno what possessed me to want to make a ginataang dish from scratch. It's easy enough to buy a can of coconut milk or even already grated and pressed coconut milk from the wet market in small plastic bags, … Continue reading →

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Sapaghetti

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Gabriel Mercado
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How To Put Veggies In Me

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Gabriel Mercado

The pauso pinakbet really turned out ok. Prob is I'd had to make enough to accommodate all the veggies I bought, and soon I got tired of it so I have to admit some of it went to the trash … Continue reading →

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Pauso Pinakbet

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Gabriel Mercado

I love pinakbet. Problem is the ingredients are bad for me, ie. Bagoong, Baguio Beans (or any beans), Shrimp and Okra. Just the fact Bagoong is bad for me completely nixes this dish out obviously, as Pinakbet in English is … Continue reading →

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Adobo, Commuting, and Expensive Gym Rates

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Gabriel Mercado

I played my first game yesterday, and I ached a little bit that night but overall felt great. It was just a simple 2 on 2 with some village kids but I huffed and puffed and did fairly well, I … Continue reading →

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Healthy Yellow Love Chicken

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Gabriel Mercado

Fried / Baked Chicken is prepared by frying chicken breasts or thighs for a few minutes until the outside is nice and crispy..

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Tomato Balls

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Gabriel Mercado

I can name a whole new blog that - Tomato Balls. What an interesting name. Anyway, here's how to make it.

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