A Scientist in the Kitchen

My first few forays to the main market in Gensan, I was not so impressed. Especially with the seafood section. However, I changed my mind over the weekend. I was supposed to go to the market in Polomolok which is nearer my place, but it was November 1 and I couldn’t get a ride. All [...]

When I saw this recipe for Old-school Pork Chops with Apples and Sage from No Special Effects, I knew I just had to cook this at home. The only modification I made was to use tarragon instead of sage as I couldn’t get hold fresh sage. Tarragon, though,is a mainstay in my cooking since it [...]

Sta Cruz is the provincial capital of the province of Laguna in the Philippines. Hence it is a busy town with the palengke busier than most of town markets in the province. Every Thursday is market day or tiangge, where products from all over the province are brought to Sta Cruz by farmers. The streets [...]

To market, to market… is a a blogging event I am hosting each month to celebrate the joys of going to the market and buying our food. This month, I am featuring the Salcedo Market in Makati, Philippines. You still have a few days left to share your scoop at the market this month. Check [...]