Saturday, 13 September 2025

THAI-STYLE CRISPY PORK BELLY

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Comfort & Cravin g “Because food is never just food” If you’re craving something rich, crispy, and deeply flavorful, this Thai-style cri...
Wednesday, 3 September 2025

MY LIVING WALL

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What do I do when my climbers grow beyond the fence? When I first planted these climbers, my plan was simple: let them cover this wall, sinc...
Monday, 1 September 2025

STEAMED SHRIMPS— BECAUSE FOOD IS NEVER JUST FOOD

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Shrimps turned out so plump and juicy. I gave them a quick soak in wine, soy, oyster sauce, paprika, pepper, garlic and onion powder… just e...
Sunday, 27 July 2025

“RAIN OR SHINE at 80: A BIRTHDAY IN THREE ACTS”

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Today marked the final chapter of my three-part celebration for my 80th birthday — a milestone I wanted to savor in thoughtful, intimate gat...
Wednesday, 23 July 2025

A MILESTONE WORTH CELEBRATING__ AGAIN!

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Today was extra special—my dear friends from my former office gathered to celebrate  the second party  for my milestone birthday. Jim gracio...
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Monday, 21 July 2025

CELEBRATING 80: A TOAST TO LIFE, LOVE and MEMORIES

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It was one of the most perfect nights of my life—filled with joy, laughter, and deep gratitude—as we celebrated my 80th birthday. This was t...
Friday, 11 July 2025

FIRST ATTEMPT AT MECHADO

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Today, I’m excited to share my first attempt at cooking  mechado ! At first, I thought it was the same as  caldereta , only to realize there...