That one phrase, ‘Mangan Tanyon’, holds everything that is generous, hospitable and friendly about the Filipino culture. Running a catering kitchen, with strong Filipino representation, I always heard them say
Making a Stand at The Taco Stand
“Did you see that? He jumped the line and took our table!” I incredulously ask Cecilia, one of my closest friends and fellow foodie. Celia moved forward to
What does an Organic Farmer look like?
By Donna Howarth | @cleaneatuae I guess one can assume and presume what an organic farmer looks like. When I first met Mo (Owner of YAS Farms) he blew all
The Epicurean: Spice Up Your Life
By Lana Nasser | Instagram: @l4n4n Have you ever thought about the health benefits of fresh oregano? Or steeped cinnamon in your tea? Or cumin and coriander on your chicken
Dilip Johri: What a Chef Eats….
By Heather Vandevoorde, Ph.D. My newest obsession is karare palak. Literally translated, it means crispy spinach, but that doesn’t do the plate justice. I call them spinach and
Iftar: Are you ready to rev up your Ramadan?
Ramadan is just round the corner, and you just may be in the mood for something different… perhaps a new way to break your fast? How about trying these international
Health Watch: When Did Cows Stop Eating Grass?
We have gone from free-range farms having abundant green grass and happy animals roaming freely, to ugly, cruel AND cramped Factory Farms. This happened along the modern generation
Kids in the Kitchen: More beneficial than you think…
Zane, my nine year old son, takes a spoonful of the Mac ‘N Cheese he’s just helped me cook from scratch and slowly chews with a pensive look on
Sprinkle some Wilderness to your Dish
By Lana Nasser | Instagram: @l4n4n “We’re nine! How are we all going to fit in your mother’s snug SUV?” I asked my husband as we packed the kids’ Salomon