“In our opinion, food should be sniffed lustily at table, both as a matter of precaution and as a matter of enjoyment, the sniffing of it to be regarded in the same light as the tasting of it.” — E. B. White, American essayist Lately, I have been craving Filipino desserts. I guess it’s the [...]

“Sharing food with another human being is an intimate act that should not be indulged in lightly.” — MFK Fisher, An Alphabet for Gourmets My grandfather Lolo Pepe was a brilliant architect, builder, and a proud family man who loved to eat. One of his favorites was Portuguese sardines, whether for breakfast with hot pandesal, [...]

Crab has always been one of my favorites, because it is easy to prepare and, when cooked properly, can put a lot of smiles and a delightful challenge to savor at the dinner table. At the Singaporean Crab Festival where over 500 guests attended, I had the opportunity to try chilli crab, one the country’s [...]

“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” — Virginia Wolf I remember the time I was in the picturesque town of Soverato in Calabria, Italy, where my teacher chef John Nocita, Italian Olympic Culinary team director, and I, were discussing the evolution of the culinary arts. Through our [...]

There is no love sincerer than the love of food. — George Bernard Shaw Roasting chicken is very easy, and I never forgot what my instructors, owner two-star Michelin chef Allain Llorca and his sous chef Eric Goumand, told us the day we arrived at Llorca’s world-renowned restaurant, Moulin De Mougins in the French Riviera. [...]

MANILA, FEBRUARY 22, 2007 (STAR) EAT’S EASY By Ernest Reynoso Gala – Good breeding always begins in the kitchen. Since time immemorial, Pampangueños love cooking, and they believe it is an integral part of their culture to be an expert in the culinary arts. For Pampangueños, it is a serious craft, and young children are [...]

The art of cooking steak is not difficult and is actually a lot of fun. All you need to know are the basic principles, and soon your gourmet experience will be a memorable one. I, like many people in this world, love eating a properly cooked piece of prime cut meat, and my travels to Europe and Asia have given me the opportunity to share some practical tips that I have learned to help and guide you on your way to a successful meal.