‘’Come gather at our table. Sip the flavors of
life and savor all of the memories.’’
Every time I am in the kitchen, I feel it’s
the home’s culture discourse, penchant
for menu-logues with warring starvations, saliva sensing mysteries and
a-cook-demician ( a term maybe when you crave then experiment and later you
will share your invented delicious meal.)
It's always a good feeling to cook and serve
our loved ones even with simple
creations.
It is joyful menu-story; my language of saying ‘’a little joy that
keeps me wanting to be with you all the time’’.
It is a time of telling how sorry you were, about the the mess or
something that had offended or made him upset.
My way of flirting and exaggerate ‘’ My dear, I gave you ''some
gargled nags'' this morning, so I’ve set the table with all my comforting luscious hugs.’’
It is
cooking, sanitation and proper nutrition that go hand in hand. I took Food
Preparation and Sanitation course in Kwantlen University, Richmond BC with the
Vancouver Coastal Health in 2011. I have learned Proper Food Handling, Food
Safety, and Sanitation Practices.
I am
very much concerned about hand washing, food temperature, high degree of
cleanliness and personal hygiene and the like in the kitchen to ensure that
food is uncontaminated and safe to eat.
If there’s a chance to celebrate birthdays in a garden, a picnic
in your veranda, and have a family bonding while experiencing the nature’s
best that kept you blessed and in bliss,
then let it happen. The moment of happy seasons and bountiful reasons.
Cooking for me is not just a job nor a hobby. It
is an art that calls for hearty
celebration. The true menu of happiness are done with all the love and passion.
Whenever my husband cooks for me, I always
tell him ‘’ thank you, you are always
giving me home’’.
Here are some of my kitchen foodie creations
that you might as well love to serve to your partner, family, guests and
friends.
At times I am on a trip, I make sure I have
added something interesting for my
tummy. When I was in Canada, I love attending Greek, Spanish, Persian,
Indian and Filipino Festivals showcasing
their food and delicacies. I also enjoy
watching culinary shows like ‘’Top Chef, Hell’s Kitchen, Michael Bourdain: No
Reservation and Cake Boss.
I taste foods. I capture methods. I experiment
fusions. I cook myself.
It was
during my high school days when I discovered I have the passion for cooking. I
used to collect Del Monte Kitchenomics Recipes.
It was my mother who influenced me
in cooking. Her ‘’laing’’ ( taro leaves cooked with coconut milk,
fermented fish, and red chilli for a
spicy kick), igado , adobo, sinigang ( seafoods, meat or vegetables stewed in
tamarind, tomato -adding a sour taste) and rice cakes are really the best. That’s
how I learn kitchenomics and cookery.
Cerian Ramen. Why I usually serve ramen during our family gathering? It was
2007 when I had a stopover in the land of Sakura. Japan. I tried their
combination of tonkutso and shōyu ramen with various toppings. Oh wow, a
comfort food and hearty soup!
It’s
broth and noodles are simply the best for your mouth to tummy treats. Add corn, leeks, onions, bean sprouts, ground
pork, cabbage, sesame seeds, white pepper, and chopped garlic.
Flavorful
mixing makes a memorable gathering!
Ceri Serial Bak Chang and Vege-roast ( My
version of Taiwanese Savoury Rice Dumpling. It is quite difficult to wrap it in
the original pyramid shape, so I used banana leaves for easier wrapping. I hope
I can master it.
View this video link for the ingredients and
method of cooking. http://yinhomemade.blogspot.com/2010/12/bak-chang-savoury-rice-dumpling.html
Steamed Pompano or vermiculated spinefoot fish
(Malaga in our town Anda, Pangasinan) and Indian Salad. (Tilapia or Talakitok
can be a substitute)
I prepared this meal for my husband one
Thursday afternoon. This can be a serving for two. The tangy taste of the
Indian salad will compliment the creamy rich fish you’ll love to have over and
over again. You can have it with mashed
potatoes or yam.
TROPICAL FRUIT FIESTA. Prepare sliced or cubed mangoes, papaya, lemon, pineapple,
watermelon and bananas. You may add
cucumbers or carrots to add color. Try to spread artistry on your tray!
PoCocoDew. Blended half seedless and peeled
ponkan, young coconut meat and coco
juice, honeydew. Then put some ice
cubes. You can add a teaspoon of honey. Now, you’re ready for a
zesty and thirst quenching fusion.
( All photos are credited to my kitchenmate
and loving husband-Bryann )
[CAROLINE NAZARENO-GABIS]
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