tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181037057994697703Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:01:53 +0000recipesingredientsgroup - tuesdays with dorierecipes - breadrecipes - porkindustrial foodpizza questgadgetsdim sum questrecipes - cookiesrecipes - meatshowdownrecipes - cheesewhycryogenicsotherrecipes - beefrecipes - dim sumgroup - daring bakersintroductionrecipes - dairyrecipes - saucesalcoholcast of charactersmagazinesmust makemust make for momrecrecipes - fruitrecipes - snacksCooking, cooking gadgets, and food related blather from a transplanted foodiehttp://kuyaskitchen.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (James)Blogger151125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181037057994697703.post-8026135211740078133Sat, 21 Feb 2009 17:48:00 +00002009-02-22T01:48:52.886+08:00Wow, has it been three weeks since I last posted?  Sad. Here's a brief update: My mother is doing much better.  Looks like it wasn't cancer.  That is such a relief! I have a low-grade pneumonia.  I've stopped feeling worse everyday and hopefully will start getting better. And, the bad news, my son has been diagnosed with tuberculosis.  He will be OK.  He just http://kuyaskitchen.blogspot.com/2009/02/update.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (James)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181037057994697703.post-5093994585856104353Sat, 31 Jan 2009 11:49:00 +00002009-01-31T20:05:10.262+08:00What a week!  Or has it been longer? Sickness! As you, my millions of loyal fans, know, my cooking hiatus started out with my mother going to the hospital.  I have great news here: no cancer!  She's home now and doing well.  She just needs to rest and heal. I cannot express how relieved I am that she will get better.  Honestly, my mom is great.  I'm not ready to http://kuyaskitchen.blogspot.com/2009/01/fire-earthquake-sickness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (James)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181037057994697703.post-8686032300717361171Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:59:00 +00002009-01-27T23:04:03.226+08:00Quick note ... I joined another group.  Recipes to Rival.  With everyone doing super-sweet, they've turned to the savory side.  I like that! Got to go for now ...http://kuyaskitchen.blogspot.com/2009/01/recipes-to-rival.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (James)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181037057994697703.post-6910882982619243150Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:21:00 +00002009-01-27T00:25:16.217+08:00I was visiting my mom after the operation today.  She is doing OK.  Is rather weak and is in the ICU.  The doctor said that it's almost definitely not cancer.  I was so happy to hear that. Anyway, my mom asked me "What are you making this Tuesday?" I couldn't believe my ears.  Here's my mom ... pale, tubes all over the place, recently sewn up ... and she's asking what http://kuyaskitchen.blogspot.com/2009/01/wednesdays-with-dorie-for-mom.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (James)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181037057994697703.post-3887779405803485964Sun, 25 Jan 2009 14:38:00 +00002009-01-25T22:44:33.212+08:00Well, my mother goes in for an operation tomorrow morning.  Eight hours from now.  Needless to say, I'm very nervous.  I haven't been able to concentrate all week. I'm trying not to let it show when I visit her.  But, I know that she knows. I'm hoping for the best ...http://kuyaskitchen.blogspot.com/2009/01/medical-update.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (James)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181037057994697703.post-558346579247839736Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:21:00 +00002009-01-20T20:24:27.467+08:00group - tuesdays with dorieWell, as I was sitting down to prepare for today's Tuesdays With Dorie, I received an e-mail from my mother. "come help me" was all it said.  I figured she wanted help setting up some software or moving some heavy object in her room. Nope, she wanted help getting to the emergency room at the local hospital.  She looked bad and felt worse.  All thoughts about Tuesdays with Dorie http://kuyaskitchen.blogspot.com/2009/01/cake-failure.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (James)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181037057994697703.post-5201374468901657514Sat, 17 Jan 2009 14:32:00 +00002009-01-18T02:37:15.163+08:00It's Saturday night and I have yet to post for both today and Thursday.  I'd written that I resolved to post three days a week.  That is true.  My posting resolution is in conflict with another resolution.  My resolution to take better care of myself.  I figure drinking too many soft drinks is bad for me. See, I'm a hard-core caffeine addict.  At least, I used to behttp://kuyaskitchen.blogspot.com/2009/01/resoluations-at-war.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (James)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181037057994697703.post-2093707842564025524Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:12:00 +00002009-01-13T21:43:53.407+08:00group - tuesdays with dorieIt's Tuesday!  That means it's time for Tuesdays with Dorie!  This week, we've got Savory Corn and Pepper Muffins chosen by Rebecca of Ezra Pound Cake. I love cornbread.  Yes, you loyal fans know that I love many foods.  Cornbread is another favorite of mine.  I remember my mom making tamale pie as a child.  I loved that (still do).  Without cornbread, tamale http://kuyaskitchen.blogspot.com/2009/01/twd-savory-corn-and-pepper-muffins.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (James)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181037057994697703.post-6756644680366538044Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:00:00 +00002009-01-09T15:47:06.339+08:00group - tuesdays with dorieDue to various illnesses, injuries, and equipment malfunction during the months of November and December, I am very behind when it comes to Tuesdays with Dorie (not to mention the Daring Bakers ... imagine, I missed their pizza bake!). I'm trying to play catch-up now.  The leaders of both groups have been kind and let me stay on even though I missed a few events.  I suspect it's that Ihttp://kuyaskitchen.blogspot.com/2009/01/twd-catch-up-grandmas-all-occasion.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (James)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181037057994697703.post-1045688968604719477Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:49:00 +00002009-01-09T00:48:26.515+08:00group - tuesdays with dorie.Whew!  Just made it again!  These past few days have been really busy with all kinds of unforeseen "fun". Making cheesecake here can be fun.  Just getting the cream cheese and sour cream can be a driving adventure!  Sour cream is available in two stores within 25 miles of here.  Cream cheese in maybe four stores.  And, neither is cheap. Still, that's part of the http://kuyaskitchen.blogspot.com/2009/01/blog-post.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (James)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181037057994697703.post-6445941847904273847Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:57:00 +00002009-01-07T21:29:47.193+08:00group - tuesdays with dorieI told myself that I'd start posting on a regular basis.  And, here I am!  Of course, I barely made it in time.  Still, it's Tuesday for the next few minutes. I'm doing last week's Tuesdays with Dorie selection.  I looked for pears for this week's and was unable to find some ... not even in cans.  So, I elected to go with something yummy.  I'll find some sweet http://kuyaskitchen.blogspot.com/2009/01/twd-tall-and-creamy-cheesecake.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (James)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181037057994697703.post-2093581551166854014Sun, 04 Jan 2009 08:16:00 +00002009-01-04T16:39:53.835+08:00Every year, the vast majority of us make resolutions for every new year. Most of those resolutions revolve around improving ourselves in one way or another. Most of us also fail miserably at our resolutions. Not due to lack of trying or lack of trying. It's just that we have our habits, our vices, and we like them. This year, I'm going to try something different. I'm not going to resolve tohttp://kuyaskitchen.blogspot.com/2009/01/new-years-resolutions-exercise-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (James)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181037057994697703.post-373118148558631799Thu, 01 Jan 2009 11:37:00 +00002009-01-01T19:40:57.626+08:00Wow, what a week! It's flown past so quickly. I've been doing some minor catering here. Lots of fun. Nervous, too. Want to make sure that I do my best. Rather diverse. Pizza, Nor Mai Gai, cookies, beef pot roast, cheese sauce, potato rolls. I need to practice more with these so that they become natural. I'm also talking with a new coffee shop here about supplying them with biscotti. http://kuyaskitchen.blogspot.com/2009/01/happy-new-year.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (James)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181037057994697703.post-8953407416611838784Sun, 28 Dec 2008 10:00:00 +00002008-12-30T00:32:40.750+08:00whyBecause fireworks like these are legal ... http://kuyaskitchen.blogspot.com/2008/12/why_28.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (James)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181037057994697703.post-3225639125533255690Fri, 26 Dec 2008 22:00:00 +00002008-12-27T06:00:00.413+08:00dim sum questrecipesrecipes - dim sumrecipes - meatEvery year millions of people tell themselves that they will eat more vegetables and take better care of their health for their New Years' resolution.  Well, I have more Dim Sum for the Holidays ... this time Bok Choy Rolls.   These are even a bit healthy! Spiced, ground chicken wrapped in bok choy (Chinese cabbage, pichay in Tagalog) leaves and steamed.  Low fat, good fiber, http://kuyaskitchen.blogspot.com/2008/12/dim-sum-bok-choy-roll.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (James)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181037057994697703.post-4204429341181587833Thu, 25 Dec 2008 22:00:00 +00002008-12-26T06:00:00.840+08:00dim sum questrecipes - breadrecipes - meat More Christmas Dim Sum!  A soft, slightly sweet bun stuffed with chicken curry.  A delightful, delicious surprise inside an already tasty bun. I love these.  Baked hum bao (baked buns) are the first Dim Sum that I tried.  I fell in love immediately.  Soft, sweet bun willed with delicious Chinese goodness. This is the food that eventually led me to loving Dim Sum and http://kuyaskitchen.blogspot.com/2008/12/dim-sum-baked-chicken-curry-hum-bao.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (James)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181037057994697703.post-4789360774550551766Thu, 25 Dec 2008 07:06:00 +00002008-12-25T16:04:52.527+08:00dim sum questrecipes - meatChristmas Day here ... outside my family is having a party.  My wife invited our workers and their families over for a Christmas Day Party.  From the laughing outside, they're having a good time.  Here, with my sore throat, I'm having not-so-great of a time ... but, I'm doing OK.  I just plugged my phone/camera/note-taking-device into my computer for the first time in a week http://kuyaskitchen.blogspot.com/2008/12/dim-sum-rice-pearls.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (James)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181037057994697703.post-4561907307480643007Thu, 25 Dec 2008 04:28:00 +00002008-12-25T12:41:08.234+08:00I hope this season brings peace, joy, and happiness to everyone out there.  This year Santa brought me a sore throat.  I guess that's better than a lump of coal. Remember, there are a lot of people out there who are in trouble, their children are going to bed hungry, and they are in danger of losing everything for which they've worked.  Try to be forgiving of those who transgress http://kuyaskitchen.blogspot.com/2008/12/merry-christmas-maligayang-pasko.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (James)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181037057994697703.post-739768700291827085Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:25:00 +00002008-12-21T01:41:15.990+08:00dim sum questrecipes - porkWow, is the time shooting past right now.  Christmas is coming soon and you know what that means: DIM SUM!  Yes, Santa will bring delicious little bits of Chinese goodness to all the good little culinarians out there!  Those who are bad will be forced to watch and eat Vienna sausage (if you like Vienna sausage, please, seek professional help). Oh, look at those little ribs to the http://kuyaskitchen.blogspot.com/2008/12/dim-sum-mini-hoisin-ribs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (James)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181037057994697703.post-185397441672677162Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:07:00 +00002008-12-21T01:24:52.447+08:00pizza questrecipes - porkAround here, there are many ingredients that are simply unavailable.  Actually, that's a bit of an exaggeration.  Almost everything is available if you are willing to pay the hefty import price. I'm not willing to pay those prices.  Not when I can make the items myself.  Canadian bacon is so simple ... why should I pay a price that should be reserved only for Kobe beef http://kuyaskitchen.blogspot.com/2008/12/canadian-bacon-second-attempt.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (James)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181037057994697703.post-1555302916867941450Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:57:00 +00002008-12-15T22:29:49.260+08:00pizza questrecipes - cheeseshowdownFor quite some time, I've made pizza with at least two kinds of cheeses: mozzarella and Parmesan.  I've done this for years ... a couple decades, actually.  So, I thought it was about time to examine my old habit.  Time to find out if it is a good habit or just something I did. This is one of probably many cheese tests.  After all, there are a lot of different kinds of http://kuyaskitchen.blogspot.com/2008/12/pizza-cheese-showdown.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (James)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181037057994697703.post-8809563679781018135Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:32:00 +00002008-12-15T21:37:59.677+08:00gadgetsToday, the post office called and let me know I had a package waiting.  Oh, what could it be?  What could it be?  I always love opening care packages from the States. Yes, it's a tortilla press!  Looks like it's time to make some Mexican dishes! Results when I have them ...http://kuyaskitchen.blogspot.com/2008/12/ole.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (James)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181037057994697703.post-4596495776751317133Sat, 13 Dec 2008 22:00:00 +00002008-12-14T06:00:01.098+08:00whyI was up at the golf course this week walking with my barkadas.  My hand was still hurt, so I was helping them play golf while getting some exercise.  I figure I'm their concentration coach.  If they can concentrate while I'm around, they're doing great! Look at this view ... wow ... I stopped for a few minutes just to look. http://kuyaskitchen.blogspot.com/2008/12/why_14.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (James)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181037057994697703.post-1941584594218856750Sat, 13 Dec 2008 02:58:00 +00002008-12-13T11:17:18.567+08:00dim sum questThis week I've cooked a lot. Nothing was done, though, until last night. I served seven different Dim Sum dishes. I have a lot of pictures and am starting to bring everything together now.I was happy with most of the results. Good for a first try at many of the dishes. The baked hum bao were a wonderful surprise. Got good reviews.My experiment with the Nor Mai Gai went wrong. Too salty. http://kuyaskitchen.blogspot.com/2008/12/long-long-week.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (James)0Philippines11.24775 125.00350211.247092499999999 125.00259 11.2484075 125.004414tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3181037057994697703.post-5472074733691860764Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:00:00 +00002008-12-09T23:33:43.573+08:00Sorry about the lack of posts until now.  Our Internet connection has been in bad, bad shape since Sunday.  Nothing would get past Manila. Here's some hints at upcoming fun: I have a couple of five kilo beef top rounds on the way.  They're going to be smoked, sliced, and inevitably consumed with great gusto.  I need to remember to try out some variations in the preparation ofhttp://kuyaskitchen.blogspot.com/2008/12/posting-notes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (James)2