Category Archives: Cooking

Apples, Pears and Asian Pears…

Posted on August 19, 2011 by joelignacio

I harvest various Apples, Pears and Asian Pears from our garden to make an Apple and Pear Crisp. I harvested the two Asian Pear ‘Hosui’  fruits because they were starting to soften. I think I should have harvested them a … Continue reading →

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Kang Kong…

Posted on August 17, 2011 by joelignacio

I had a craving for Sinigang (a Filipino dish) and one of the ingredients I purchased to cook it was Kangkong (aka Ong Choy, Water Spinach, etc.). I just used the tips and leaves and saved the bottom stems. I … Continue reading →

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Kale Chips + Sauteed Kale Stems + Massaged Kale Salad…

Posted on August 7, 2011 by joelignacio

I love Kale Chips and made a batch yesterday. I didn’t have much Lemons, so I used some freshly squeezed Kalamasi juice which worked as well. I had a lot of stems left and I didn’t want to waste them, … Continue reading →

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Sushi Casserole…

Posted on August 3, 2011 by joelignacio

Quite a few people have been asking me how to make this dish that I make that is kinda like a casserole, but thas sushi ingredients. I don’t know what it’s called, but I call it my Sushi Casserole. I … Continue reading →

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I Like Mixed Bean Soup…

Posted on February 26, 2011 by joelignacio

I like Mixed Bean Soup… *fart* … Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Tumblr it Tell a friend

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Potato and Cauliflower Curry Soup…

Posted on February 2, 2011 by joelignacio

This evening I made hearty Potato and Cauliflower Curry Soup. I didn’t really follow a recipe. I just kept adding whatever I felt like to the pot. Ingredients include: chicken stock, water, onions, garlic, olive oil, ginger, carrots, celery, potato, … Continue reading →

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Mung Bean Mochi…

Posted on January 29, 2011 by joelignacio

A few days ago, I saw a friend Meighan’s photo of Mango Mochi that she made. I searched online for recipes and saw a bunch of recipes for Red Bean Mochi… which gave me an idea to use a Mung … Continue reading →

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28°F + Citrus Turkey Brine…

Posted on November 24, 2010 by joelignacio

“28°F is really cold for Vallejo. I think I’m going to bust out my thermals before going out to the garden” … “I feel like a Mad Scientist as I make this Citrus Turkey Brine (vs Good Eats Brine) concoction” … Bookmark … Continue reading →

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Homemade Palak Paneer with Zuchinni and Red Pepper…

Posted on November 24, 2010 by joelignacio

I wanted to make one of my favorite Indian dishes called Panak Paneer, which is Spinach and Paneer Cheese in a Curry sauce. I’ve purchase the pre-made packages from Trader Joe’s, but my Mom and other people in my family … Continue reading →

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Non-spicy Curry Recipes?

Posted on October 30, 2010 by joelignacio

I want to cook a Curry dish, but my Mom can’t eat spicy foods. Is there such a thing as non-spicy Curry (since I’ve only seen Curry that is spicy)? Anyone have any recipes? Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook … Continue reading →

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Garam Masala…

Posted on September 12, 2010 by joelignacio

Just learn how to make a simple Garam Masala mixture from the Spice Goddess on The Cooking Channel :) I love that show! Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Tumblr it Tell a friend

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Father’s Day Tweets…

Posted on June 20, 2010 by joelignacio

01:18 I’m watching an infomercial for an Xpress Redi Set Go cooker… and I kinda want one :: www.redisetgo.com 01:44 I’m cooking some Chinese Steamed Rice Cake and making my Sushi Casserole for tomorrow’s lunch… 10:55 HAPPY FATHER’S DAY to … Continue reading →

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Cooking Channel on DirecTV?…

Posted on May 5, 2010 by joelignacio

I first heard of the Cooking Channel a few weeks ago at a friend’s condo while watching a show on the Food Network (on Comcast cable). The Cooking Channel is a new channel that will premiere on May 31, 2010 … Continue reading →

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Planting, Harvesting and Cooking…

Posted on April 17, 2010 by joelignacio

12:48pm I’m cutting down the Kohlrabi that has bolted and I saw the first Aphids this year… Dangit! 12:58pm The Bumble Bees are going crazy of our Borage flowers! 7:35pm Planted 8 squares in veggie bed #3: White Russian Kale, … Continue reading →

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Sage + Rain Barrel Overflow + Yam Leaves + Sprouts

Posted on April 13, 2010 by joelignacio

10:54am Happy “Blame Somebody Else” Day!!!… Go out and blame someone for something!!!… hehe # 6:01pm I showed a coworker how big my Sage plant has grown :: he then told me about a Brown Butter Sage Sauce j.mp/cdclHW # 6:18pm … Continue reading →

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