Coconut Curry Pork and Fried Pork Chops: Unmasking infamy of the ‘other white meat’

Is pork healthy or unhealthy? That is the question these days. Pork has gained so much notoriety over the years due to a number of factors, let me tell you three of the biggest concerns. #1 – It is linked to trichinosis, an infection caused by roundworm parasites commonly found, not just in domesticated animals … More Coconut Curry Pork and Fried Pork Chops: Unmasking infamy of the ‘other white meat’

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

Oven-Roasted Garden Vegetables: An intimate struggle to eat healthy

Let’s talk Veggies! Do you know what is very challenging about eating vegetables? It’s the preparation, the time and the commitment needed to prepare and cook them, regularly. We all know that eating more fruits and vegetables is good for our body. How do we make it more accessible or easier to prepare, though? Well, … More Oven-Roasted Garden Vegetables: An intimate struggle to eat healthy

Gourds Salad

Vegan/Vegetarian/Paleo Today I picked some of the bottle gourds that we grew in the garden. They need to be picked out soon before the temperature drops and starts to freeze. So I took a few and since gourds of all varieties are now in season, I thought I could try it for a salad recipe.