This beetroot hummus proves you can train for a bikini fitness competition without following the “standard” diet. Before I committed to doing a bodybuilding competition, I really did my research. As in, I wanted to make sure I could eat something besides oatmeal, egg whites, chicken breast, and broccoli! Haha. Because all over the internet …
I’ve always had a thing against “appetisers”… I suppose it comes from all those years my mother refused to give me a snack in the 2-hour window before dinner, no matter how much I begged. “No, dear” she would say… “you’ll ruin your dinner.” Her words ring in my ear to this day. She’s right, …
I’ve come to the conclusion that Americans must measure temperature in Fahrenheit just to be able to relate to this side of the world when we talk about the weather this time of year. For example: Me: It’s soooo hot here… it was 36 this afternoon and with the humidity it felt like 42! My Pa: …
Well, I wasn’t gonna do it, but here I go anyway… hauling off and giving you guys a Thanksgiving recipe. I am American, after all. And it is Thanksgiving week, after all. Gotta stay true to my roots! My philosophy on holiday eating has changed a bit over the years, I have to admit. I used …
I’ll be honest… I’m always a bit nervous when someone asks me to bring an appetiser to a party. After all, I’m American, and we have a bad reputation for opening a bottle of salsa and a bag of Tostitos and calling it good. But hey, at least we’ll be on time! Which is maybe why we’re …
For some folks, the mere mention of the the word “kale” makes their minds go crazy thinking of massaged kale salads, kale chips, green smoothies, sautéed kale with caramelised onions… the list goes on and on. Others get a blank look on their face and say, ‘Excuse me, did you say ‘stale’?” “No, KALE. It’s …
Sometimes, accidents happen. But if you get really lucky, something good will come out out of it. And according to my Pa, I’m one of the luckiest people he knows, so there you go. The other day, shortly after I returned from home leave, I was in the kitchen making dinner. I had a brilliant …
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The first thing I do when I land in the U.S. for home leave is go to the grocery store. But it’s the last thing I do when I get back to Manila… I hate to admit that, but it’s true. After being spoiled all summer with my choice of 105 different organic l0w-sugar cereals, 18 brands …
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