Ube (Purple Yam) Pie and a short peek into the past

RECIPE *There is something nostalgic about this Purple Yam Pie or Ube Halaya, as we call it back home. It reminds me of my childhood in the Philippines. During Christmas or other holidays, my mother would prepare sweet dishes mostly made from glutinous sticky rice or tubers (sweet potatoes, yam, cassava, etc), brown sugar or … More Ube (Purple Yam) Pie and a short peek into the past

Exploring Bitter Melon for Cancer Research, Diabetes, and More…

HEALING FOOD Featured Recipe: BITTER MELON STIR-FRY * There are spectacular discoveries in the field of cancer research involving this humble, unpopular gourd, called the Bitter Melon, which has an almost resentful embittered taste. But don’t just give up, you’ll see that this gourd has “other” great health benefits to offer humanity. According to Brittanica, … More Exploring Bitter Melon for Cancer Research, Diabetes, and More…

Tuna ala-Crab Cake and Tuna Salad: Low-calorie protein and budget-friendly meal

It’s a fact, when everything goes up in price, we always cut corners on food expenses. Food is one commodity at home that is always easier to adjust as compared to utility cost, loan payments, mortgage, etc.  Since December 2021, all commodities have gone up in prices and even worsened by the supply chain crisis … More Tuna ala-Crab Cake and Tuna Salad: Low-calorie protein and budget-friendly meal