Wifely Steps

If you want to jazz up some plain chocolate cupcakes, here’s a quick and easy way to do it. Split the cupcake into two layers. Smother the two lower layers with cream (you may opt to whip in sugar), then add a layer of strawberries. Put the middle layer on top of the bottom layer, [...]

Batuan is a traditional souring ingredient from Iloilo. While I’ve heard about batuan before, it was only last week that I got to try it in Sinigang. I really enjoyed the dish, and am now a huge fan of this little fruit. This pack of batuan was being sold at the Negros Trade Fair. After [...]

An article in Yummy magazine’s website entited “How to fry an egg” sent me down memory lane. It reminded me of a Home Economics class in high school where each student had to fry an egg under the watchful eye of our teacher. When it was my turn, I made sure the pan was heated [...]

Fried rice is nothing more than leftover white rice and yet it’s one of the best comfort foods ever. Fried rice just doesn’t have the same texture and taste if it’s made with freshly cooked rice. I enjoy my fried rice with lots of fried garlic, a dash of soy sauce and a sprinkle of [...]

One of my favorite treats as a kid was an ice cream sandwich. Nope, I’m not talking about branded treats which usually offered a scoop of vanilla ice cream squeezed in between two chocolate wafers. I’m talking about one of my favorite ice cream flavors and the simply delicious pandesal. In my opinion, mango ice [...]

So much for eating like I’m pregnant (that is, eating healthy). When my sister said there was a bunch of deep fried cookies for our afternoon snack, I just had to try this out! Deep Fried Oreos are your Oreos dipped in a pancake batter mix and then, well, deep-fried. I was surprised that they [...]

Have you tried placing bite-sized pieces of Quezo de Bola on a plate then sticking it a microwave for 30-45 seconds? What you get are crispy little Quezo de Bola snacks. Once you bite into it, the trademark Quezo de Bola cheesy flavor just explodes in your mouth. Gah. It’s DELICIOUS. Thanks to my Tita [...]

Deep-fried chocolate. Who wouldn’t want that? When my little cousin asked me to be her sous chef one Sunday afternoon, I said yes, then grabbed my camera to film her creating some delicious Nutella Wontons. The video was a bust (wrong settings my foot!) but the wontons were a success. Here’s a picture of the [...]

Melon cubes wrapped in Prosciutto — big flavors in small bites! My sister prepared this last weekend, much to the delight of the family. It was a refreshing and light afternoon snack. It’s quite simple to prepare. Just roll a thin strip of prosciutto around a melon cube, top with another melon cube and pierce [...]

My sister just baked her famous cookies and I think I’ve devoured a dozen in the past five minutes. Must. stop. munching. I really have to start eating healthier desserts. It’s hard to ignore a screaming sweet tooth after a delightful meal. Dessert doesn’t have to be sinful to be enjoyed! One can still satisfy [...]