The Great Escape: Macau
The third day is a short trip to Macau. Macau is derived the the word ‘Magao’ (A-Ma Temple), a shrine dedicated to the sea goddess named Mazu. Macau is also well known for its luxurious hotel housing and gambling casinos.…
Once Upon a Time in Hong Kong (Day 2 of 2)
Once Upon a Time in Hong Kong (Day 1 of 2) On the second day… First stop is Avenue of Stars. Avenue of Stars is one of the tourist attractions in Hong Kong which is located along Tsim Sha Tsui…
Once Upon a Time in Hong Kong (Day 1 of 2)
I am so excited today as I am co-hosting Fiesta Friday #93 with the lovely Kaila @ GF Life 24/7 for the second time around. Right, Kaila? 😀 I think the guests are expecting something delicious from me today, yes? Hmm, something sweet,…
Mom’s Kinilaw na Isda
Fish cured in vinegar and/or citrus juices, mixed with tomatoes, onion, ginger, cucumber and coconut milk. Spiced up by bird’s eye chili or long chili. Similar to Latin America’s Ceviche, Kinilaw na Isda is so popular in the Philippines and…
Chocolate Poke Cake – a birthday cake
“A party without a cake is just a meeting.” – Julia Child That’s what I thought so. No party, actually… I just baked a cake for all of you and for my colleague’s kids. And of course, for me to…
Filipino Cheese Sticks
There are people who loves their food smoking hot, fresh the cooking pot or oven. There are people who loves their food warm. And there are people who loves their food at room temperature. I am one of those people.…
From Selma’s Table: Spicy Sticky Chicken
Baked chicken thighs glazed with a sticky spicy sauce. Served with mango salsa. Amazingly delicious. I could say that even when it comes to main dish, I love anything sweet – sweet and sour, sweet and spicy. Place something sweet…
Double Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
Cookies made from a cake mix – so rich in chocolate flavor and soft on the inside. So delicious that you can’t get enough of it. Whether you’re a Mom, someone who loves cooking or baking or a foodie, you…
Brown Sugar and Mint Limeade
A perfect drink not only during summer months, but also if you need something refreshing. I grew up only familiar with two seasons – hot and cold/rainy days. Is it still Summer? Or is it Fall? Nonetheless, this drink is…
From Selma’s Table: Extraordinary Roasted Chicken, Potatoes and Chickpeas
Chicken thighs, chickpeas and potatoes marinated for 24 hours in amazing ingredients. Baked the next day until crisp. Fabulously delicious that you’d love to polish off everything. Selma has been famous not only in the WordPress community, but also in…
