Say hello to our Emma Mattress!! Since COVID has kept us home more often, we decided it was time to finally upgrade from our 10 year old queen size bed from Mike’s first NYC apartment to a brand spanking new king size bed. With Mike working from home as a COVID precaution, we were frankly …
Spicy Cumin Lamb Dumplings with Fly by Jing Chili Oil (Discount Code Inside!)
These might just be the best homemade dumplings EVER! Juicy, rich, savory cumin lamb filling gets encased in a simultaneously crispy and chewy wrapper, coated in a spicy, mouth tingling, slightly sweet, and acidic blend of sauces plus a sprinkle of fresh herbs… are you drooling yet because I definitely did writing that! These spicy …
Baked Camembert Bread Bowl with Sahale Snacks Pomegranate Pistachios
Say hello to the easiest yet most utterly sinful and satisfying cheese creation! I’m so excited to partner with Sahale Snacks to showcase their Pomegranate Pistachios Glazed Mix, which is the secret ingredient for this knockout dish. You’ll have a salty, sweet, tart, and bold dish that’s good for snacking or as a centerpiece for …
Upgraded Bolognese-style Filipino Spaghetti with a SECRET Ingredient
Italians, please avert your eyes, because today I’m showing you all how to make sweet, savory, lip-smacking Filipino spaghetti sauce! I grew up having it regularly, either made by my parents, served in big trays at family parties, or at many Filipino fast food chains like Jollibee (pictured below) and even McDonald’s, so it has …
Creamy Avocado Basil Pesto
Remember the good ol’ days of 2014? Back then, the world was only dealing with an Ebola epidemic, not the COVID pandemic that has sadly taken so many lives while upending others. And 6 years ago I was blissfully taking terrible photos of my food in poor lighting on my iPhone without a care. If …
Steak & Egg Sandwich with Calabrian Chili Mayo & Caramelized Onion on Garlic Bread
You’re about to feast on the ULTIMATE steak sandwich. First your mouth will encounter the satisfying crunch and addictive flavor of perfectly toasted garlic bread, swiped with a layer of creamy, spicy and acidic Calabrian chili mayo. Next your teeth will sink into the juicy steak coated with velvety egg yolk and dotted with flaky …
Bucatini all’Amatriciana by Chef Anthony Vitolo of NYC’s Emilio’s Ballato
I was supposed to be eating this classic pasta dish at a trattoria in Rome in June, but since COVID derailed our travel plans, I decided to make it at home instead! This Bucatini all’Amatriciana recipe is all thanks to the amazing Chef Anthony Vitolo of Emilio’s Ballato, my favorite old school Italian spot in …
Summer Lovin’ – Our Couples Retreat Staycation at the Kerry Hotel Hong Kong
It’s officially the summer of staycations in Hong Kong! With mandatory quarantines still in place thanks to COVID-19, everyone is pretty much stuck in the city. But with incredible staycation deals available at 5 star hotels, I’d argue that we’re in one of the best places to be stuck in! Kerry Hotel Hong Kong has …
Longganisa Fusilli alla “Carbonara” for One with a Yolk on Top
My love for longganisa knows no bounds, so it was only a matter of time before I figured out a way to combine this classic Filipino sausage with my favorite pasta style – carbonara! We’re borrowing the cooking technique of the classic Roman dish to create a velvety egg and Parmesan-based pasta sauce, but making …