Lately I’ve been obsessed with Speculoos, a type of shortcrust biscuit similar to graham crackers, traditionally baked for consumption around St Nicholas’ feast (around December) in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Northern France. The spices used include pepper, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, cardamom and nutmeg. They are also known as the Airline Cookie, as made famous on Delta Airlines.
Food trucks…the next fad??? Fad or not, food trucks have become the buzz around town lately. The largest food truck meetups are organized by Off the Grid at Fort Mason. With over 30 food trucks, everyone has something to look forward to…from Chinese steamed buns to Filipino sisig dish to creme brulee. If you want to check […]
This is a continuation post from yesterday’s Hunger Challenge Day 5. It is day 6. Just one more day to go…however tomorrow is an all day outing (volunteering and moving) so I’ll need to pack both my lunch and dinner. My options of what I can bring are limited, but I’ll have enough to make more […]
This is a continuation post from yesterday’s Hunger Challenge Day 3 & 4. It is day 5 — even though I have been eating better, I am still never full or satisfied. And this feeling constantly reminds me there are many others in worse situations. I read an article the other day where a mother of two had […]
This is a continuation post from yesterday’s Hunger Challenge Day 2. I’ve finally reached the half way mark…day 3 and 4 turned out much better after making small changes to the menu. Eggs and mushroom cream sauce quickly rose to the top of most enjoyable ingredient. Also, I’ve been feeling better having prepared more food for the […]