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What Damages Non-Stick Pans & How to Protect and Extend Their Life
Frying in pans made of iron, steel, and aluminum was challenging during my early years of cooking. I won’t forget the first time I fried Tilapia fish in an aluminum wok (kawali). When I flipped it, half of the fish stuck to the pan, and the other half stuck again when...
7 Tips for a Perfect Fried Rice Every Time
I love fried rice, and I'm very particular about it. For me, I like the loose, individual grains and the strong aroma of fried garlic—the eggs, carrots, and meat are just bonus ingredients. My dad used to cook the best garlic fried rice. He used a smaller variety of...
The Fast Way to Cook Rice in Your Rice Cooker When You’re in a Rush
I discovered this technique out of necessity. I don’t specifically remember what occasion it was, but I forgot to press the “cook button” in my rice cooker. And by the time the visitors were arriving, I panicked when I found out about my carelessness. But I came up...
Calamansi – 12 Surprising Uses & Benefits for Home and Health
I am a huge fan of Calamansi. For what it is known for and for its practical uses, which I have discovered over the years. My grandmother used to have two trees of calamansi, and I remember during summer vacation, I used to peel these small, round greens, dip them in...
The Best Way to Freeze Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs (A Step-by-Step Guide)
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. It comes at no extra cost to you and helps me create more free content! Freezing fruits and vegetables has been a common practice to preserve them. It may sound strange,...
How to Get Garlic Smell Off Hands Instantly: 5 Proven Methods
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. It comes at no extra cost to you and helps me create more free content! After cooking for years, I know how frustrating it is to have a funky-smelling garlic odor on...
All the news you need and more
What Damages Non-Stick Pans & How to Protect and Extend Their Life
Frying in pans made of iron, steel, and aluminum was challenging during my early years of cooking. I won’t forget the first time I fried Tilapia fish in an aluminum wok (kawali). When I flipped it, half of the fish stuck to the pan, and the other half stuck again when...
Manual vs Electric Pressure Cooker: Which One Should You Buy in 2026?
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. It comes at no extra cost to you and helps me create more free content! The manual pressure cooker: My dad first introduced me to this piece of equipment when I was...
The Best Recipe Plugins for Food Bloggers in 2026: An In-Depth Review
As a food blogger, adding recipes that are easy to read, share, and find in search results changes how readers interact with your content. Recipe plugins give you structured recipe cards, SEO-friendly markup, and reader-focused features like scaling, unit conversion,...
Growing Your Own Hot Peppers: Why It’s So Worth It
I was 7 years old. My dad gave me a food infused with hot pepper and warned me it was hot. I said I could take the heat. So I happily took it, bit, and chewed it. A few seconds later, I could feel the intense heat. Soon, I was crying. My dad and older brother were...
7 Tips for a Perfect Fried Rice Every Time
I love fried rice, and I'm very particular about it. For me, I like the loose, individual grains and the strong aroma of fried garlic—the eggs, carrots, and meat are just bonus ingredients. My dad used to cook the best garlic fried rice. He used a smaller variety of...
The Fast Way to Cook Rice in Your Rice Cooker When You’re in a Rush
I discovered this technique out of necessity. I don’t specifically remember what occasion it was, but I forgot to press the “cook button” in my rice cooker. And by the time the visitors were arriving, I panicked when I found out about my carelessness. But I came up...
Calamansi – 12 Surprising Uses & Benefits for Home and Health
I am a huge fan of Calamansi. For what it is known for and for its practical uses, which I have discovered over the years. My grandmother used to have two trees of calamansi, and I remember during summer vacation, I used to peel these small, round greens, dip them in...
The Best Way to Freeze Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs (A Step-by-Step Guide)
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. It comes at no extra cost to you and helps me create more free content! Freezing fruits and vegetables has been a common practice to preserve them. It may sound strange,...
How to Get Garlic Smell Off Hands Instantly: 5 Proven Methods
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. It comes at no extra cost to you and helps me create more free content! After cooking for years, I know how frustrating it is to have a funky-smelling garlic odor on...