What Damages Non-Stick Pans & How to Protect and Extend Their Life
Frying in pans made of iron, steel, and aluminum was challenging during my early years of cooking. I won’t forget the first time I fried Tilapia fish in an aluminum wok (kawali). When I flipped it, half of the fish stuck to the pan, and the other half stuck again when...
7 Tips for a Perfect Fried Rice Every Time
I love fried rice, and I’m very particular about it. For me, I like the loose, individual grains and the strong aroma of fried garlic—the eggs, carrots, and meat are just bonus ingredients. My dad used to cook the best garlic fried rice. He used a smaller...
The Fast Way to Cook Rice in Your Rice Cooker When You’re in a Rush
I discovered this technique out of necessity. I don’t specifically remember what occasion it was, but I forgot to press the “cook button” in my rice cooker. And by the time the visitors were arriving, I panicked when I found out about my carelessness. But I came up...
Calamansi – 12 Surprising Uses & Benefits for Home and Health
I am a huge fan of Calamansi. For what it is known for and for its practical uses, which I have discovered over the years. My grandmother used to have two trees of calamansi, and I remember during summer vacation, I used to peel these small, round greens, dip them in...