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Almond butter grain-free “granola” bars

September 28, 2014 / findingbackroads / 3 Comments

Since increasing the weights in my strength training program (Chalean Extreme by Beach Body), I find myself feeling hungrier than before. There's a grocery store at the ground floor of my building (sometimes it's a good thing and sometimes, it's a bad thing - they sell my favorite Lindt chocolate!) so I go down and … Continue reading Almond butter grain-free “granola” bars

Gourmet Cooking Class at Benjarong

March 25, 2014 / findingbackroads / Leave a comment

Sometime last week, I got a random email saying I've won a place in a cooking class at Benjarong Thai Restaurant in Dusit Thani Hotel. I've been to a cooking class before, at Amita's Cooking School in Bangkok so I was really looking forward to it. Plus, I really, really love Thai food.  * Top … Continue reading Gourmet Cooking Class at Benjarong

World Food Day Cooking Class at SCAFA

October 23, 2013 / findingbackroads / 5 Comments

Who knew attending a cooking class would be so much fun? I self-taught myself to cook and the only 'formal' training I had was when I was 15 and we had the whole year dedicated to cooking and baking for our Home Economics classes. That was years and years ago! Here in Dubai, SCAFA or the School … Continue reading World Food Day Cooking Class at SCAFA

Filipino Cassava Cake

September 15, 2013 / findingbackroads / 6 Comments

It's been a while since I've posted a recipe here I can't supply reasons why not, only excuses. Oh well. Here's a recipe - actually an outcome of a baking experiment lately. I loved cassava cake since I first had it when I was 8 in that rustic school cafeteria in the Philippines. It's chewy, … Continue reading Filipino Cassava Cake

Chicken in Sweet Tamarind Marinade

September 2, 2012 / findingbackroads / 1 Comment

That bowl of rice with pan-fried chicken in the above photo? It required almost zero effort that even my 8 year old can do. Seriously. With the help of Indonesian Sweet Tamarind Marinade & Stir Fry sauce from the hamper I got from World Foods, a quick meal is born! From the World Foods website: … Continue reading Chicken in Sweet Tamarind Marinade

World Foods: Asian cooking made easy

August 10, 2012 / findingbackroads / 1 Comment

I love Asian food. Duh I am Asian! I've started cooking Thai food at home after my visit to Thailand last year because that would be cheaper than going to a Thai restaurant whenever I crave for something Thai. (And I get that craving many times) I just need the right ingredients and easy recipes … Continue reading World Foods: Asian cooking made easy

Thai Cooking: Mango with Sticky Rice

December 30, 2011 / findingbackroads / 2 Comments

** This is a part of a series of posts about my blog trip to Thailand featuring one of the dishes we prepared at Amita's Thai Cooking School. ** Last dish of this series is a dessert, of course. Khao Niew Ma Muang - no need to memorize of master how to say the name … Continue reading Thai Cooking: Mango with Sticky Rice

Thai Cooking: Satay (Pork, Chicken or Beef)

December 29, 2011 / findingbackroads / 1 Comment

** This is a part of a series of posts about my  blog trip to Thailand featuring one of the dishes we prepared at Amita's Thai Cooking School. ** Satay is a dish of marinated, skewered and grilled meat, served with a sauce. Satay may consist of diced or sliced chicken, goat, mutton, beef, pork, or … Continue reading Thai Cooking: Satay (Pork, Chicken or Beef)

Thai Cooking: Thai Green Curry

December 28, 2011 / findingbackroads / Leave a comment

** This is a part of a series of posts about my  blog trip to Thailand featuring one of the dishes we prepared at Amita's Thai Cooking School. ** Khang Keaw Wan Gai or green curry chicken in coconut milk to those who do not know Thai language (including myself) is a traditional dish in … Continue reading Thai Cooking: Thai Green Curry

Thai Cooking: Green Papaya Salad

December 27, 2011 / findingbackroads / 1 Comment

** This is a part of a series of posts about my  blog trip to Thailand featuring one of the dishes we prepared at Amita's Thai Cooking School. ** Known locally as "Som Tum" is popular in most areas in Thailand, among the locals and visitors alike. When you taste it you'll know why. It's … Continue reading Thai Cooking: Green Papaya Salad

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