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Night Market at the San Francisco Mint

I came and I saw. I worked for a company who is dedicated and support volunteerism passionately. Our “ASIA” group signed up to participate as part of the volunteer group for this event. I was able to witness their first event which happened on August 18th. This is a non-profit organization festival  that showcases Filipino food, music, […]

Italian, Seafood, Soups

Cioppino

You will need fish stock or sauce would be okay and clam juice for this recipe. You should easily find these both at any of your local grocery store.  If you can only find one of the two that’s ok – you can use just fish sauce or just clam juice. I used both and […]

Beef, Chicken, Filipino, Filipino Dishes, Ilocano Dishes, Pork, Seafood recipes, Vegetables

Kabatiti Soup- Patola With Misua

Kabatiti in Ilocano. Patola in Tagalog. We normally cook this type of vegetable with Misua/Mee sua in Chinese and make it as a soup. This sponge gourd soup with chinese vermicelli is also very popular in the Philippines for people who loves vegetable soup. It’s healthy, cheap and easy to make as well. The noodles are totally […]

Ilocano Dishes, Vegetables

Poqui Poqui

  Poqui poqui – is a traditional Ilocano dish. It is a mixture of all these ingredients: Eggplant, tomatoes and onions just like an omelette. Very easy, very tasty and healthy. Most of all inexpensive! Perfect for those who loves to eat vegetables! Enjoy! Prep Time: 10-15 minutes Cooking Time: 25-40 minutes (including grilling/broiling eggplant) Servings: 3-4 […]