Occasionally gourmet | Frequently indulgent
This, obviously, is not a food post. One fine weekend, I met a wonderful set of people who, like me, enjoy good food—and love taking photos (…or have their photos taken). After servings of my garlic fried rice and scrambled eggs (recipe soon!), we …
Making dessert has always been intimidating for me. The precision that baking requires feels like a feat that my lack of culinary training can never surmount. It didn’t help that I was brought up in a household where diabetes is a pressing concern—thus, my aversion …
Yesterday, I shared my simplified version of Maangchi’s dakgangjeong, more commonly known as Korean fried chicken. Somewhere down my post, I mentioned that it pairs well with kimchi fried rice, called bokkeumbap in the Korean vernacular. Not wanting to make the wait longer, I am veering …
Aaaaand I’m back! The past weeks have been crazy, but it does not mean to say that The Gourmand’s Table has not been cooking. The pull of the kitchen is simply irresistible—and thus, I have a number of recipes lined up to share. Let me …
One of the many things I have to contend with after moving out is having a lot more ingredients than what I need. Not used to cooking for one, packets of unused dried seaweed and bottles of seasoning sauces soon filled my small pantry, along with jars of herbs and …
There’s something immensely comforting about sweet and sour dishes. It may simply be a mere function of personal preference, but the celebratory joy my senses receive upon tasting the tangy sweetness of a sweet and sour dish is insurmountable—so much that I often find myself (over)indulging in sweet and …
Certain dishes seem to be more intimidating to prepare than the others. For me, it’s whenever I see seemingly upscale items creep up the ingredients list, such as difficult-to-find Indian spices, fresh berries grown overseas, or a splash of good wine. Being a wine aficionado myself, this often …
An afternoon trip to our usual snack spots at work often leads to overindulging in sweets, junk food, or worse, both. There are healthier alternatives, of course; but the price tag is unreasonably hefty for the featherlight serving that comes along. The taste is neither exemplary, to …
Summer has officially come! While I’ve already had my fair share of complaints about the urban heat and the consequent dose of vitamin sea, my version of summer is never complete without preparing meals that bring out the warmth and joy of the season. What I have here …
Eggs are a staple in Easter celebrations. A number of practices have sprung from this important event, ranging from the more traditional and religious Christian festivities to the leisurely games tailored fit to children, such as Easter egg hunts and Easter egg painting. But for …