Apple Cinnamon Streusels

We were given lots of veggies and apples last Easter by my sister in law who had a nice farm with her partner in Stanthorpe.  My husband would usually bake his yummiest apple pie this Autumn just like what he has been doing in the past but since he is so busy preparing for his talk next week in 4 different places in Southwest QLD, I am the one in charge of the apples this time.  I decided to try making streusels using the apples. ...

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My Easy to Cook Seafood Paella

Paella is a rice dish which may include meat, peas, beans, capsicums etc.  The hero of the dish is the rice itself.  The word paella comes from the old French word paelle which actually originates from the Latin word patella  which means pan.  The dish on the other hand is  Valencian in origin (a place in Spain) and  one of its identifiable symbols.  They would usually use a paellera...

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Baked Sticky Chilli Pork Chops

If you're fond of chinese chops, this one is the recipe for you.  My husband said the mixed spice is a bit strong for him so you can probably lessen its amount if you want. Ingredients 2 pork chops 1/4 c soy sauce 3 tbsp honey 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tsp mixed spice 1/2 tsp chilli powder Procedure Mix soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, mixed spice and chilli powder in a bowl. Marinate the pork chops for half an hour. Place the pork chops in...

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Chocolate Crinklers

I have always loved the yummy chocolatey chocolate crinklers that my students from years ago would give me every Christmas.  They are a bit crunchy on the outside and soft inside.  I think you can also buy them from Goldilocks Bakeshoppe which I understand has international branches now.  My hubby and my daughters have grown to love this too and it is always on top of the list of request. I remember too that when I brought this...

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Tin Pink Salmon Fish Balls with Herbs

Thinking of new ways to cook your tin tuna, sardines or salmon?  I was in the same situation this morning.  Feeling a bit lazy from the Easter break when take aways were just about a hand reach, I was in a dillema whether to serve a boring sauteed tin pink salmon or serve it as is.  I decided to do neither but made a yummy balls out of the tin pink salmon and concocted a mixture of herbs to make the taste better. This is quite an...

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Tokwa't Baboy

In the many karinderia or eatery in Hagonoy Town center, my favorite is the one located in the middle of the tricycle parking area (San Jose or Sto Rosario tricycles?).  My mother and I would always eat there after we attended the mass at the Santa Ana National Shrine.  We would always order goto and tokwa't baboy which are both fairly priced quite cheap but quite tasty.  Sometimes we would wait for a space to sit (narrow benches...

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