Monthly Archives: March 2010

No Cooking Today!

Posted on March 31, 2010 by moonglowgardens

Happy Wednesday!  Though not cooking today, I’m definitely eating.  I should practice on rolling these babies.  I apologize, they are not very sexy (the rolls).  First time.  Rice paper wrap is not a Filipino thing, and although I enjoy them … Continue reading →

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Butternut Squash Ukoy

Posted on March 30, 2010 by moonglowgardens

Ukoy is a traditional Filipino merienda (snack).  You’ve probably never imagined enjoying it with bubbly or Riesling since it is a quintessential street food in the Philippines.  However, I have been enjoying ukoy at cocktail hours, proudly introducing ukoy to … Continue reading →

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The Kitchen Gardener – March 2010

Posted on March 26, 2010 by moonglowgardens

Thank you very much, Melissa for reminding me to blog about Sloat Garden Center’s The Kitchen Gardener.  I had a the most awesome opportunity to contribute to the March 2010 issue.

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Pancit Palabok/Luglug

Posted on March 25, 2010 by moonglowgardens

Today’s Beb’s birthday and her FB wall has been flooded with greetings.  I bet Tita Ruping is going to make pancit.  What is a Filipino birthday without noodles anyway. Now, here’s my version, as authentic as I can make it … Continue reading →

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Linguine with Artichokes

Posted on March 18, 2010 by moonglowgardens

Food & Wine Magazine arrived in the mail earlier this week, and I could not wait to try some of the recipes.  On the cover is Mario Batali’s Spaghetti with Artichokes and Pancetta.  As you may already know, I am … Continue reading →

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Chicken Afritada

Posted on March 11, 2010 by moonglowgardens

Peas may not be the star ingredient in most dishes, but peas certainly make most dishes pop.  In Philippine cuisine for example, peas are so special they almost always only appear on weekend or special occasion menus.  That may be … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Macarons

Posted on March 10, 2010 by moonglowgardens

Something new learned today:  Blueberries are not blue inside.  They are pale green.

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Moonglow Gardens

Posted on March 9, 2010 by moonglowgardens

With spring just around the corner, Moonglow Gardens again.  Yes, MG is not a place.  It’s what Annapet loves to do. After drop off duties this morning, I went ahead to Sloat Garden Center in Kentfield, to pick up a … Continue reading →

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Apricot Upside Down Cake

Posted on March 9, 2010 by moonglowgardens

I cannot post the recipe of this version since it’s not mine.  I’m going to try Gourmet Magazine’s recipe sometime soon.

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Bacardi Rum Cupcakes

Posted on March 9, 2010 by moonglowgardens

One of the moms sent me and Melissa a Bacardi Rum Cake recipe and it’s the same recipe posted online EVERYWHERE. That sounds promising!  I’ll bake the bundt cake version sometime next week.

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