tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87941662659992448872023-11-16T11:09:01.505-08:00Follow that cravingYou don't have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces - just good food from fresh ingredients. -Julia ChildFollow that cravinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03095124750611504605noreply@blogger.comBlogger205125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8794166265999244887.post-11365458543592304242015-06-22T19:52:00.001-07:002015-06-22T19:52:03.563-07:00Food from home: Filipino, Mexican and more comfort food<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
As promised... I'm back. Since I have been missing in action, I thought of sharing my cooking for the past months. One of my goals for the year, to cook Filipino food. I admit to like a few dishes and added something else.</div>
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<b>Mango salad</b></div>
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Not sure if this should be called salad or salsa... but this turned out to be a perfect condiment which adds a refreshing feel. I used green mangoes, red onions (just added a bit since my family doesn't like raw onions), tomatoes, coriander, salt and pepper. </div>
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<b>Adobo</b></div>
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One of our favorites. After looking at several recipes, I just cooked based on my gut feel. I marinade the chicken and pork for around 1-2 hours. The pork and chicken are fried, then simmered with the marinade until thick. Also it's a must to have chicken liver for flavor, which is added last. It tastes better the next day.</div>
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<b>Bicol express</b></div>
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If you like spicy, this is for you. This is made with pork, chili, coconut milk and <i>bagoong</i> (shrimp paste). Ironically I'm not a bagoong fan... but I love it!</div>
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<b>Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon</b></div>
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Eggs Benedict is always a treat since I don't have it all the time. I always choose salmon to be healthier. I promised my sister, Nicole I'd make this for breakfast when she slept over at our place. Making the Hollandaise sauce will give you an arm workout since you whisk around 5-10 minutes until sauce is thick. However, making the eggs became easier because we have an egg poacher, wherein the egg is placed and immersed in boiling water. I tried garnishing it with dill and caviar... which one is better? :D</div>
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A lot of times we get tired of the usual breakfast (usually oatmeal, grilled cheese, cereal, etc.) I came across this recipe online and tried my luck. Another breakfast idea... Yey!</div>
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<b>Pico de gallo, chicken enchilada and chile relleno</b></div>
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I've made pico de gallo and chicken enchilada several times and became a favorite. A light bulb moment came when the chile relleno came to mind. The recipe uses Poblano peppers stuffed with cheese, dipped in egg and fried. Since Poblano peppers aren't available in our local groceries, I just used the pointed green bell peppers. This is served with tomato sauce. Surprisingly it wasn't too rich or oily. </div>
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<b>DIY Burrito Bowl</b></div>
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This was inspired from the Mexican restaurant, Chipotle, from our US trip. This was really the works... Chicken and beef marinaded with cumin, chili powder and lemon, Cilantro rice, caramelized onions, mushrooms, cheese, Pico de gallo, Guacamole and corn salsa (made with corn kernels, jalapeno, red onions, coriander, salt and pepper). </div>
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<b>Chocolate covered strawberries</b></div>
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Follow that cravinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03095124750611504605noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8794166265999244887.post-11388506655209334692015-05-16T23:54:00.000-07:002015-05-16T23:54:01.613-07:00Missed you allHi everyone,<br />
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Hope all is well. I apologize for missing in action. There were a series of events that happened in the past months, namely an emotional period, setting up my new business, my Japanese exam for level 2 (<i>which I passed... Yey!</i>) and a vacation. In spite of all these events, it didn't stop my cooking and being my foodie self. Once again, thank you everyone for your love and support for the blog. As Douglas McArthur said... <i>I shall return</i>. Take care and God bless. ^_^</div>
Follow that cravinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03095124750611504605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8794166265999244887.post-78527178320232076182015-01-15T01:04:00.000-08:002015-01-15T04:31:04.551-08:00The second stop @ Karuizawa -part 2 We were happy to know The Prince has a shopping area, so we went there after freshening up. We went to the food court for a snack before shopping.<br />
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<i> </i><i>Katsu is comfort food for me. </i><i>When I saw the picture, I placed my order right away. This was my Noche Buena... I didn't join my family for dinner that night because I was feeling under the weather.*</i></div>
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<i>I can't resist ice cream! This was from the same place I bought the Rosu Katsu. Seeing the picture just lured me, so I gave in to my curiosity. You could taste the milk here... Yum!</i></div>
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<b>Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza</b></div>
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Karuizawa, Japan</div>
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Visit their <a href="http://www.karuizawa-psp.jp.e.kd.hp.transer.com/web/plazaguide/en/" target="_blank">website</a></div>
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We had a Noche Buena part 2 in the villa. The Japanese Noche Buena... Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki and chips. ^_^</div>
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It was a breakfast buffet at The Prince. I'm known to be Miss Buffet in the family, so I was ecstatic. Although it was limited, it was enjoyable, which meant we didn't leave hungry. ;)<br />
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<i>I always have cereal in a breakfast buffet just because it's a privilege.</i> ^_^</div>
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Sausage and egg were also available. </div>
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Eggs in sunny side up...</div>
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or scrambled.</div>
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After lunch, we decided to have dessert in the center house. Love it!</div>
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Apple pie and blueberry pie</div>
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Christmas cake</div>
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Strawberry ice cream</div>
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Vanilla ice cream</div>
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<b>The Prince Villa</b></div>
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Karuizawa, Japan</div>
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Visit their <a href="http://www.princehotels.com/en/villa-karuizawa/" target="_blank">website</a><br />
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We went to Ichiryuu for dinner, which is a Korean restaurant which specializes in Yakiniku. This had a distance from the villa, which took around 10-15 minutes. Hooray for another discovery!<br />
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<b>Ichiryuu Karuizawa</b><br />
Karuizawa, Japan<br />
Visit these websites: <a href="http://www.ichiryu-karuizawa.com/" target="_blank">Ichiryuu Karuizawa</a> and <a href="http://r.gnavi.co.jp/n179500/lang/en/" target="_blank">Gurunavi</a><br />
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As a first timer in the cold (<i>temperature of 10 degress and below</i>), let me share with you some survival tips...</div>
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1) Have the necessary winter outfit: coat/jacket, gloves, scarf, bonnet, leggings, winter boots. The key is to layer. You may get your winter outfit at Uniqlo. It's recommended to use their heattech camisole and leggings. Use fleece or thermal jacket. </div>
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2) Take vitamins... especially if you're not used to the cold. Best to have cold and cough medicines and Vicks vaporub in handy.</div>
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3) If you experience winter, be extra careful as you walk. Avoid icy pavements at all times to avoid accidents.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Noche Buena -Filipino Christmas eve dinner </span>Follow that cravinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03095124750611504605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8794166265999244887.post-39424165122777859942015-01-12T21:36:00.001-08:002015-01-13T01:04:13.248-08:00The second stop @ Karuizawa -part 1<div style="text-align: justify;">
Karuizawa most probably doesn't ring a bell to many... Don't worry, you're not alone. We only learned about it recently from Dad as this is supposedly a ski resort, similar to Lake Tahoe in the US. We were all counting the days because it was a new place and the first winter for the kids, my niece Sofia and nephew Enzo and myself. We left Christmas eve and took the bullet train. There's no direct ride from Osaka, you would have to stop to Tokyo to get there.<br />
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<i>One of the breathtaking views on the way. I could already smell the snow. </i>;)</div>
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<i>Refreshments are served during the train ride. When I saw a picture of the bento box, of course I just had check it out. </i>:D</div>
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We stayed at the The Prince Villa. They have a receiving area in the train station and the ride to get there took only a minute. Seeing the snow and the log cabin, we knew our White Christmas dream would be fulfilled. ^_^<br />
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The Prince's Center House</div>
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<i>We woke up Christmas day with this picture perfect scene. My family purposely woke up early to see this with the snow falling. In my 34 years (as much as I want to say 25) of existence, I couldn't believe to be experiencing winter for real. This was something I'd see on TV, movies and postcards.</i><br />
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To go to the villa, from the center house, you could either go by foot or with the electric cart. Overall, everything was impressive. We love the lovely and cozy ambience! All the staff are friendly and helpful. Food was enjoyable too, which I will talk about in part 2. We're hoping for a repeat real soon. <br />
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<b>The Prince Villa</b><br />
Karuizawa, Japan<br />
Visit their <a href="http://www.princehotels.com/en/villa-karuizawa/" target="_blank">website</a></div>
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It was such a privilege to be back in Osaka the second time around (<i>see my previous posts </i><a href="http://followthatcraving.blogspot.com/2014/05/summer-vacation-osaka-japan.html" target="_blank"><i>Summer vacation @ Osaka, Japan</i></a><i>, </i><a href="http://followthatcraving.blogspot.com/2014/05/our-home-in-osaka-st-regis.html" target="_blank"><i>Our home in Osaka St. Regis</i></a><i>, </i><a href="http://followthatcraving.blogspot.com/2014/06/okonomiyaki-takoyaki-and-more-daimaru.html" target="_blank"><i>Okonomiyaki @ Takashimaya, Takoyaki @ Daimaru</i></a><i> and </i><a href="http://followthatcraving.blogspot.com/2014/06/more-desserts-lobby-cafe-fascino.html" target="_blank"><i>More desserts @ Lobby Fascino</i></a>). It just meant the beginning of our shopping, eating and practicing Japanese (<i>at least for me</i>). Although we only had 3 days, there were a few discoveries...<br />
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Tunahachi isn't that new, we learned about this place last May. I didn't join my family that time due to a personal agenda. We didn't know the name of this place because it was written in Japanese and just referred this as the Tempura place in Takashimaya, so I decided to ask our server how the name is read just for our reference (<i>yes, I was able to ask in Japanese and she understood me</i>). If you're a Tempura lover, this is the place for you. </div>
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<i> </i>A favorite item of the family is the Anago, the sea water eel because it's only available in Japan. Everything was cooked perfectly, nothing too oily, just right. </div>
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<b>Tunahachi</b><br />
8th floor<br />
Takashimaya store<br />
Namba, Osaka<br />
Visit these websites: <a href="http://www.tunahachi.co.jp/en/index.html" target="_blank">Tunahachi</a> and <a href="http://www.takashimaya.co.jp/osaka/store_information/" target="_blank">Takashimaya</a></div>
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While walking in Shinsaibashi, we wanted to take 5 since it was a long walk... long but enjoyable. Talk about perfect timing, we found Mitsuya cafe on the way. Looking at the wax display, they had sandwich, ice cream and coffee. </div>
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<i>Hooray for our strawberry fill!</i> ^_^</div>
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<b>Mitsuya Cafe</b><br />
Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Center<br />
Osaka<br />
Visit their <a href="http://w3.shinsaibashi.or.jp/tenpodb/profile_e.php?tenpono=123" target="_blank">website</a></div>
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We went to Yodobashi 2 days in a row. Mom and I were lured at the wax display of this pasta place. While Dad, my brother Dax and his family had sukiyaki for lunch, Mom and I decided to have pasta. </div>
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<i>This was Mom's order. We don't know the exact name of this one since it was written in Japanese (I still need practice), but we saw the Mentaiko (spicy roe of polluck), Mom's favorite. The sauce had a blend of onions and lemon which was awesome! </i></div>
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A bowl may look too much, but it's just right. It's still a mystery how the Japanese creamy pastas manage to be yummy without being too rich or heavy. We didn't find the restaurant's name when we were there (<i>only after researching online</i>), but just look for the one with the pasta displays and that's it. ;)</div>
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<b>Ponto Nyuru</b><br />
8th floor<br />
Yodobashi-Umeda<br />
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Among all our Christmas vacations, this was one of the most memorable because it was the longest with firsts. For years, Mom and Dad had dreamed of spending Christmas in Japan with the whole family... and it finally happened. It was our first Christmas in Japan, which made it even more exciting since we were going to experience a White Christmas... for some of us. Our airline was Cathay Pacific as we went to our first stop, Osaka with a stopover at Hong Kong. To my surprise, I was upgraded to Business Class which I haven't experienced since my teen years. Of course, I couldn't wait to have their scrumptious meals.</div>
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<i> A big change from what I'm used to. My 8 year old nephew Enzo willingly taught me all the devices here (I guess he knew these were quite new to me).</i> :))</div>
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<i>I chose the grilled chicken breast.</i> ^_^</div>
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<i>I got really excited when I saw ice cream. #iscreamwescreamweallscreamforicecream</i> :P</div>
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<i>Chocolate!!!</i></div>
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While waiting for the bus, we filled up our tummies with something familiar... hotdog from Doutor (<i>see my previous post </i><a href="http://followthatcraving.blogspot.com/2013/10/new-discoveries-in-tokyo.html" target="_blank"><i>New discoveries in Tokyo</i></a>).</div>
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Happy New Year to you all! Here's a clip of the fireworks from Hong Kong. I just got back from vacation and I look forward to sharing you old and new places. ^_^</div>
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If you read my previous post <a href="http://followthatcraving.blogspot.com/2012/09/you-know-its-christmas-in-philippines.html" target="_blank">You know it's Christmas in the Philippines when</a>, expect to have gatherings or Christmas parties left and right, which means exposure to all the good food, such as <i>Ensaymada</i>, sweet ham, <i>Queso de bola</i>, <i>Bibingka</i>, <i>Puto Bumbong</i> and lots more.* Since Christmas is already here, I thought of surprising Mom, Dad and my sister Mitch with some popular Christmas treats, which is my idea of <i>Noche Buena... </i>the Filipino fiesta food.* On the menu... fried chicken, pork barbeque, <i>Lechon</i> (<i>for the others since I don't eat lechon</i>), <i>Leche Flan</i>, <i>Buko Pandan</i>, Cathedral Window, any chocolate dessert (<i>yes chocolate is a must since we're all chocoholics</i>) and these... *</div>
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<b> <i> </i></b>Thanks to the Lady's Choice mayonnaise Christmas commercials, it lured me to have macaroni salad at this time of the year. I made changes from my previous <a href="http://followthatcraving.blogspot.com/2012/11/macaroni-salad.html" target="_blank">Macaroni salad</a> recipe which has lemon or vinegar and pickle relish. I followed the recipe based on the current commercial using elbow macaroni, ham, chicken, pineapple, carrots, green onions, cheese, mayo and hard boiled egg as a garnish. The latter turned out to be better. ^_^<br />
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<i> </i>An all time favorite... perfect for parties! As I did my recipe research... one had cheese, one had water chestnuts, one had soy sauce. For this one I used ground pork, carrots, green onions, onions, salt and pepper. A tip to know you're getting the right taste is to cook a little of the filling to know if the flavor has to be adjusted accordingly. I ended up using around a teaspoon or two of soy sauce and that was it. For the sweet and sour sauce, I used ketchup, cornstarch, water, sugar and vinegar. It was too sweet at first so I added around 1/4 - 1/2 cup more of vinegar. </div>
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<b> </b>This is what we like to call party spaghetti. This is the sweet kind with meat and hotdogs... love it! It has always been a privilege because I just see it in children's parties. One of my favorite Pinoy spaghetti is Jollibee. For a long time, I have wondered how this is made and thank goodness now I know. For the sauce, I sauteed onions and garlic, ground beef, ground pork and Purefoods hotdog. To save time, I used UFC spaghetti sauce (Filipino style). Grated Eden cheese melt sarap was placed on top and baked. If you prefer to make the sauce from scratch, you can use 1 large pack tomato sauce, 1/2 - 1 cup sugar, 1/4 - 1/2 cup banana ketchup. The secret to good Filipino spaghetti are the ground beef, ground pork and cheese. Also, it's best to bake it to let the flavors to absorb.</div>
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<b> </b>A simple and yummy dessert. The first time I made this, I poured the whole can of condensed milk in the cream and it turned out watery (<i>lesson learned</i>). All you need are graham crackers, cream, condensed milk and mangoes. Pour around 1/4 cup of condensed milk over the cream. Just add more condensed milk gradually until you reach the desired sweetness. Layer by placing the graham crackers first, then mangoes, pour the cream mixture and repeat. Freeze for 2-3 hours. Best to put it in the refrigerator 30 minutes - 1 hour before eating. Mom insisted I use crushed graham crackers and it turned out she was right. Both kids and adults will enjoy this one.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Ensaymada -sweet bread with butter and cheese, usually with Queso de bola</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Queso de bola -Edam cheese</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Bibingka -rice cake with white cheese, salted egg and shredded coconut</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Puto bumbong -steamed purple glutinous rice</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Noche Buena -Christmas eve dinner in the Philippines</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Lechon -roasted pig</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Leche flan -caramel custard</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Buko pandan -a Filipino dessert with coconut, Pandan (Screwpine) jelly and cream</span></div>
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I wanted to surprise Mom for breakfast because she was craving for Eggs Benedict. It so happened that I had it somewhere recently, but it wasn't what I hoped for because it was served cold and lacked taste. Right away, I reviewed my recipe because the last time I made it was around 2011... so I got into action. An important tool for making Eggs Benedict would be a reliable wire whisk. We have 3 kinds at home...<br />
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I thought of making 2 kinds... with Canadian ham and smoked salmon. The dill with the latter was a good idea for more flavor. I admit I had a little help since I asked our helper to make the poached eggs. I was happy Mom was solved for breakfast. ^_^</div>
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I said it before and I'll say it again... I love the smokey and cheesy flavors of Mexican food! Mom has been looking for avocados for some time, but was always unavailable because it wasn't in season. We were happy we found avocados in Salcedo market recently and bought 5 pieces. For many Pinoys, avocados is considered a fruit, which is why we have avocado ice cream and shake. As for me, avocado is something savory. I promised Mom to make a Mexican lunch and I did.</div>
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Our family is one of the exceptions who celebrate Thanksgiving in Manila. I have to admit I have been curious about Thanksgiving dinners for the longest time since I only see it on TV and movies. From what I remember, turkey was only available in certain establishments... but not anymore. Every year, we always look forward to the turkey set of our Tita Margie De La Rama's Omee... and I'm talking about the turkey and the works. ;)<br />
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Roast turkey with chestnut bread stuffing and giblet gravy</div>
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<i>I love this! This goes great with the giblet gravy!</i></div>
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Jellied cranberry sauce</div>
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Candied kamote (candied sweet potato) by yours truly<br />
<i>This is the favorite of my sister, Nicole. It's now a thanksgiving staple. </i></div>
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Beefsteak with onions and potato by Mom<br />
<i>This was for the kids.</i></div>
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Miso glazed salmon by Mom</div>
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<i>Mom's new and now a family favorite recipe.</i></div>
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Soba with honey by Mom</div>
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Pickled green mango, cilantro, green onions</div>
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Strawberry Pavlova by yours truly</div>
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Fresh fruits<br />
<i>Thank you Charles, T. Sabsy and Anton! </i>^_^</div>
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Tocino del cielo from Cafe Ysabel</div>
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<i>This is a denser version of leche flan.</i></div>
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Macapuno</div>
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Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough. - Oprah Winfrey<br />
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Dad made a special request which was a part 2 of the previous surprise dinner (<i>see my previous post </i><a href="http://followthatcraving.blogspot.com/2014/11/food-from-home-surprise-dinner.html" target="_blank"><i>Food from home: Surprise dinner</i></a>)... I guess it's no longer a surprise. To make it more exciting... I added something new to make it just as special.</div>
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I promised my sister, Mitch I'd do a steak meal one of these days. It was a good thing she and my brother in law, Allan were free last Sunday for lunch. ^_^<br />
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This brings nostalgia in our family because our former cook, Norie would always serve this with steak, but it was the packaged one. Since I already tried the fresh version, I thought of doing that. Here you use Tarragon, vinegar, onions or shallots, egg yolks and butter. I admit the emulsifying of the egg yolks looked intimidating because you have to get the right timing for that perfect consistency, which is fluffy, smooth and creamy. My first try was a flop but thank goodness I still had ingredients to make another one... which turned out great!</div>
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<br />Follow that cravinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03095124750611504605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8794166265999244887.post-3515443408996033532014-11-18T01:18:00.000-08:002014-11-18T01:18:14.833-08:00Nostalgic happy food @ TGI Fridays<div style="text-align: justify;">
In our younger days back in the 90's, TGI Friday's was already one of the family's favorite restaurants in the US. We got really excited when it opened in Manila around 1993... which meant we didn't have to go far anymore for burgers, shakes and the works. During my high school days at CSA (Colegio San Agustin), this was the favorite hang out of fellow Augustinians after school. It has been a while since our last visit, probably 2 years ago if I'm not mistaken. Mom, Dad and I were thrilled when we learned there was a promo on Tuesdays. I was happy we were all free one Tuesday and went to their Greenbelt branch. We made sure we didn't miss out on our favorites. ^_^</div>
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<i> This is the place to go to for burgers. I thought it was a good idea to get the sliders because I was sure Mom and Dad would want some. I was happy it came with chips and salsa too. </i></div>
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I thought of giving Mom and Dad a surprise dinner @ home... but of course it had to be a special one. It was a spur of the moment / light bulb moment when I came up with the menu. </div>
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This is my favorite potato dish! For the longest time, I always wondered how the ones in restaurants are so yummy and now I know. You will need 3-5 potatoes (boiled and peeled), 2 tbsp evaporated milk or cream, 1-2 tbsp butter, 2-4 roasted garlic cloves, pinch of salt and pepper. Grate potatoes, combine and mash all ingredients. The secret for good mashed potatoes are the roasted garlic and cream or evap for that flavor and creaminess. ;)</div>
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I admit I still had a hangover from La Nuova's linguine salmone. You will need spaghetti or linguine noodles, 4-5 smoked salmon slices cut into strips, 1 tsp butter, 2 tsp olive oil, onions, garlic, 1/2 tsp lemon zest, pinch of salt and pepper, cooking cream, chopped parsley and caviar for garnish. Cook pasta according to package instructions. In a heated pan, cook onions and garlic in butter and olive oil. Add the smoked salmon, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Turn off the heat and add the cream, garnish with parsley and caviar. The lemon zest cuts the richness of the cream which will give a slight refreshing taste. If you prefer short pasta, I would recommend farfalle (the bow tie pasta).<br />
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The smoked salmon and US rib eye were from Santis Delicatessen. The only thing missing were salad and steak sauce... anyhow there's always a next time. The key here is to cook from the heart. ;)<br />
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<b>Santis Delicatessen</b><br />
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Follow that cravinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03095124750611504605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8794166265999244887.post-57032496889960796252014-11-10T17:32:00.002-08:002014-11-10T17:32:43.404-08:00La Nuova again<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After doing some errands in the south, we decided to have a quick meal in the Makati area, so that it's closer to home. Since Mom didn't want to go to the mall, I thought of going to La Nuova. It's always a treat to be here (<i>see my previous post </i><a href="http://followthatcraving.blogspot.com/2014/02/pasta-love-la-nuova.html" target="_blank"><i>Pasta love @ La Nuova</i></a>). </div>
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Always hot and delicious, quality hasn't changed. Believe me when I say this is one of the best places to go for pasta. ;)</div>
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If you love home-cooked meals and a fan of Japanese and Korean food, this is for you. I'm now accepting orders for the following:<br />
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Kimchi -P100<br />
Tteukbokki (spicy rice cakes) -P700<br />
Japchae -P800<br />
Bulgogi -P700<br />
Kimchi rice -P450<br />
Mapo tofu - P500<br />
Salmon with miso mayo -P1500<br />
Miso glazed salmon -P1000<br />
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Last Halloween was a quiet one for us. We chose to just stay home and relax while many went trick or treating or went to the cemetery. Still, I didn't want to miss out on any treats so I decided to make something of my own for Halloween.</div>
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I love hotdog! Since it was cheat day, I thought it was the perfect time to try thisi. I found a tutorial online and gave in to my curiosity. Mom cringed thinking of the combining hotdog and Kimchi, but it was good to our suprise. Even my helpers enjoyed it. ^_^</div>
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We had dinner at Milky way that night. My parents say Milky way is really known for their sandwiches and ice cream. My apologies for not taking pics of our food. I missed their mais ice cream so I had my fill of it... Yes I was corny that night. ;P</div>
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928 A. Arnaiz Ave. (Pasay Road)</div>
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Follow that cravinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03095124750611504605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8794166265999244887.post-70462208763376614172014-10-30T03:02:00.001-07:002014-10-30T03:02:28.591-07:00Food from home: Mixed<div style="text-align: justify;">
I just realized I overlooked at some of my food pics, especially the new experiments... Oh well, better late than never. </div>
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Frankly, I don't know anyone who doesn't like miso soup. It's light, healthy and comforting. The basic ingredients are miso and dashi stock by boiling bonito flakes in water. It's highly recommended to include tofu and green onions , but I believe it would be nice to add clams and clam broth next time for more flavor.</div>
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<b> </b>Another Japanese dish that's light, healthy and comforting. Best to cook the gindara for 1-2 minutes both sides. The sauce is made of soy sauce and mirin that's boiled until thick. I admit I was always hesitant eating this because of my fear of swallowing a fish bone. The key for that is to dissect it for assurance (<i>yes like in a scientific experiment</i>). The good news fish bones are big so you should be able to feel it. ;)</div>
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*You may buy your Japanese ingredients in New Hatchin (<i>see my previous post </i><a href="http://followthatcraving.blogspot.com/2014/03/takoyaki-and-cake-new-hatchin-and-bebe.html" target="_blank"><i>Takoyaki & cake @ New Hatchin and Bebe Rouge</i></a><i> for complete address, contact number and map</i>).</div>
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I love Big Mac! This is one of those things I look forward to in my cheat days. I came across a tutorial in youtube and got hungry after so I decided to give it a try. According to Mom, it's best to use the best quality beef as much as possible (<i>leave it to Mom to know her ingredients</i>) so I used black angus beef. I did my best for the burger to be as close as the real thing... burger bun, iceberg lettuce and cheese. The dressing has mayo, mustard, paprika, vinegar and pickle relish. The only concern here was the patty should have been flatter and wider... but other than that, taste wasn't far apart from the real thing. ^_^</div>
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<b> </b>This is the only exception here because this isn't my first time making this. Based on experience, the best turon are the ones from the vendors outside. Mom was craving for turon so I decided to give in. Turon should be fat, no empty filling (sometimes you just bite into the wrapper without the banana) and should have Langka as it gives the flavor... but Mom will disagree here. I made 3 versions: Banana and Langka, Banana, Banana Langka & Ube, Banana & Ube.* </div>
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Follow that cravinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03095124750611504605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8794166265999244887.post-58087261635629412782014-10-26T19:20:00.001-07:002014-10-26T19:20:06.276-07:00St. Marc Cafe in Manila<div style="text-align: justify;">
I was thrilled when I saw in Instagram and Facebook there will be St. Marc Cafe in Manila. We (my parents and I) have been to the one in Tokyo last year (see my post <a href="http://followthatcraving.blogspot.com/2013/10/new-discoveries-in-tokyo.html" target="_blank">New Discoveries in Tokyo</a>) and loved it. Since Megamall is quite far from our area, it took a while for us to find time to go to there. We finally made lunch plans in that area and invited my sisters, Nicole and Mitch for dessert. I assured them they were gonna love it as much as we did. </div>
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<i> We had the one with strawberries in Japan. We thought of trying the one with mangoes. Also yum and refreshing too! </i>^_^</div>
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I celebrated my 25th birthday last week... ok, ok, I'm kidding... it was my 34th birthday. Praise the Lord it was a busy and fulfilling birthday... one of the best birthdays I've had. </div>
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It started when I attended and supported Plana Forma's Jungle Zumbathon, which happened the day before my birthday (<i>although no one knew it was my birthday</i>). :D I have been a Zumba addict since my first Zumba class here. I decided to go with the theme by doing animal print cupcakes just so it would appeal to the adults. I was a cupcake girl on duty but it was worth all the time and effort. I love doing cupcakes with fondant because I love how attractive it gets.<br />
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Since I wanted to have the make your own Magnum for birthday, I decided to celebrate somewhere in SM Aura and thought of Todd English Food Hall, somewhere tried and tested (see my previous write up <a href="http://followthatcraving.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-works-todd-english-food-hall.html" target="_blank">The works @ Todd English Food Hall</a>). I was happy we tried 2 new dishes.<br />
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Finally, after a long wait... I get to have the Magnum! ;P</div>
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My birthday celebration still continued the next day. My sister Nicole and my brother in law Charles (<i>who was there in spirit</i>) treated for afternoon tea at the Peninsula. I don't remember the last tiime I had afternoon tea here but it was definitely a privilege. Nicole and I agree afternoon tea isn't the same without the ambience. I felt nostalgic because it brought back memories of my practicum days here when I was assigned in the cold kitchen and was tasked to make the afternoon tea sandwiches.<br />
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Desserts were pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month. It was a pretty sight because pink is one of my favorite colors. ^_^<br />
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Since I didn't have a birthday cake, it was a good time to have one of my favorite cakes, the Marshmallow cake of Costa Brava.</div>
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Makati City</div>
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I leave with a quote from one of my favorite authors and speakers Bo Sanchez, "Growing old is a gift. Each day is a gift." Thank you to my family and friends, thank you for all the birthday greetings. Thank you Lord for another birthday. </div>
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I miss doing this segment! It's always good to discover new dishes and share it with loved ones because you'll never know... it may be a hit. The beauty of cooking at home is you get to control the quality, quantity and portions... just in case they want more. ;)</div>
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I love Mexican food! I love the smokey and cheesy flavors with salsa and guacamole. This is another time I can go a little more spicy. I often procrastinated doing Mexican food because I was unsure if ingredients would be available... eg. certain kinds of chili peppers. Thanks to the internet, there are many simple and authentic recipes available. I wanted to surprise Mom and my sister Mitch since we don't have Mexican food that often and thank goodness they enjoyed.</div>
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This has ground beef, jalapeno, lettuce, cheddar cheese, tortilla chips and salsa (<i>or pico de gallo... still unsure of their difference</i>) which is made of tomato, onions, lemon juice, cilantro (<i>wansuy</i>), salt and pepper. I would have wanted to make guacamole but avocados were unavailable.</div>
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<b> </b>Of course Japanese food is already a given with the family... I need not say more. :D</div>
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If you're one of those who gets grossed out with potato salads that are mayo galore... you're not alone. The Japanese potato salad is an exception... full of flavor without being overloaded with mayo. This is perfect with a sandwich.</div>
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<b> </b>Kimchi is a staple in Korean food. I always make it in advance just so it absorbs all the flavors as time passes. It's said that Kimchi can last for months... but because of my OC tendencies, I prefer to make it as fresh as possible.* I recently cooked a Korean lunch for my cousins, Toby and Jamille but forgot to take pictures of the food. It's a good thing I was able to take pictures when I cooked for my niece and nephew Sofia and Enzo.</div>
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Kimchi rice, grilled beef (Korean style), Kimchi, Japchae<br />
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The original plan was to do Bibimbap... but because Mom got lured by a Kimchi rice tutorial, we decided to do Kimchi rice for a change. I tried using the packaged Kimchi before but wasn't successful because there was only a limited amount so it lacked flavor. Both the Kimchi and juice are important for the flavor and color, so it's best to use homemade Kimchi so I have more than enough for the rice. I used leeks and kim for the garnish.* Japchae is perfect for those who aren't into spicy food. Grilled beef is always appreciated.</div>
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I surprised Sofia and Enzo with their favorite desserts. I admit I like surprising loved ones and friends with their favorites. :D</div>
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We siblings thought of treating Mom and Dad to one meal @ Mama's Table by Chef Vicky Tinio Clemente. We all convoyed going there, which took 10-15 minutes up a hill. I tried reserving last year but we didn't reach the minimum. I attempted reserving again, supposedly for this meal but was still unsure. Chef Vicky texted confirming my reservation because someone wanted to book the same day, so I replied saying to give it to that person. It turns out the one who booked the reservation was my sister, Mitch... which means we were pushing through after all. Chef Vicky was amused when I told her. :D<br />
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Chef Vicky's lovely house</div>
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<i>Love the fire place!</i></div>
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If you want a more intimate get together in Baguio, this is the place for you. With a minimum of 6 pax, it's P1,500 + 10% per head. Meals for kids, yayas and drivers may be requested, rates will apply. We made the right decision of going lunch time so that we could see the beautiful view. Thank you Chef Vicky for a wonderful experience! It was a feast for the eyes and stomach. ^_^<br />
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<b>Mama's Table Private Dining by Chef Vicky Tinio Clemente</b><br />
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La Trinidad, Benguet</div>
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Hooray for another Baguio trip! We've been going up every year, usually April or May (see my previous post <a href="http://followthatcraving.blogspot.com/2013/04/nostalgic-baguio.html" target="_blank">Nostalgic Baguio</a>), but this time we went last August. We leave around 5 or 6 am to avoid the traffic. This is one of the few times I don't mind waking up extra early just because it's something to look forward to. Every trip is great... but this trip was extra special because the whole family was present. Thank goodness for TPLEx, the trip is shorter, which should take around 4 hours only.<br />
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The child in me came out when I saw this carabao up close because I remember Mom's carabao game. I know I mentioned this in the previous write up but let me tell you again... During our summer vacations when we were kids, Mom would encourage us to play this game on our way up. The object of the game was the first one to find a carabao would win a prize, either burger, ice cream, etc... which everyone gets. :D<br />
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We passed Kennon road. It's funny because Mom refused to pass there to avoid car sickness but we took the wrong turn and ended up there. I see it as a blessing in disguise because it's faster to get to Baguio. Good thing Mom didn't get dizzy. :))</div>
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We waited until the craze toned down before we took a chance at Todd English Food Hall (<i>I admit I was hoping to go to the launch and have a picture with the man himself</i>). Of course I got excited when we were finally going there for dinner with the family. Thank goodness in our second visit, we were able to try other dishes since my siblings, Dax, Nicole and my sister in law Sheila were with us... the more the merrier! :D</div>
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<i> </i>I want to make a special mention since I didn't post pictures for these... we also had the Tuna Tartar which was light and yummy. Dax had the TE Sliders which I didn't get to try. It just means one thing... we shall return! Another special mention... thank you to our cheerful and efficient server, Beng. </div>
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It's good there are now healthier choices around the metro, particularly those that use organic products. We went for the healthy route one Friday dinner @ Wholesome Table. We weren't sure what to expect but seeing the crowd in the restaurant was a good sign perhaps and got a table after 15-20 minutes (<i>My apologies for the dark pictures... did some editing</i>). </div>
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