FoodRecap

Maja Blanca Recipe Analysis: Ideal Amount of Cornstarch

marvin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:39:02 +0000

Cornstarch is needed to give an opaque jelly like structure to maja blanca recipe. Maja recipes posted on web have stated amount of cornstarch. Most of them have the same cornstarch to liquid ratio....

How to Make Sun-Dried Ube Powder, Purple Yam

marvin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:05:01 +0000

Purple yam is not a perishable crop. Can still be marketed tomorrow if not sold today. Can still be sold the next week or the next month. However, it will dry up slowly and will loss its market...

Pakinuy:Wild Vine for Making a No-Cook Jelly!

marvin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:14:00 +0000

Warning: I am not recommending this for any food or play purposes. I never know the safety of this wild vine. I have no capacity to conduct necessary tests. This vine has an extra-ordinary jelling...

Prevent Itching While Peeling Purple Yam / Ube

marvin — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:38:01 +0000

While peeling purple yam / ube for the maja recipe, I felt a mixture of uncomfortable skin itchiness. After, I immediately washed my hands with soap and water. The itchiness persisted for about 15...

Adlai Grains : Which One Has The Right Maturity?

marvin — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:06:03 +0000

I saw a small group of adlai grass near the sidewalk. I bet no one planted it so I hurriedly picked the grains. It was a dark night, I can barely see the grain colors. I was not able to finish cause...

The Imported GG, Galunggong

marvin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:02:41 +0000

I thought galungong was one of poor man’s source of food – as ulam. Blame the environment where I grew up. My elementary and intermediated school mates often looked down on me whenever I...

Advantages of Using Artificial Flavors and Colorings

marvin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:43:04 +0000

Naturals are definitely healthier than artificial counterparts but manufacturers are patronizing the latter. I tried to list reasons as they came across to my mind. 1) Consistent quality. Each mango...

How to Make Maja Ube

marvin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:11:50 +0000

I bought approximately two kilograms of ube, purple yam, from my cousin. It cost me 50 pesos, not bad. I was still thinking what to do with it that time. Do you think the ube in the picture weighed...

Tilapia Fish Kill in Lake Cebu

marvin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:08:44 +0000

The common trade practice for tilapia is selling them alive. They are placed in a large water bath or basins. Electronic aerators are provided to provide ample supply of oxygen and keep the fish...

About Shark Fins, Shark Finning and Shark Fin Soup

marvin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:51:56 +0000

Anyone please describe how shark fin soup taste! According to rumors, shark fin soup is not so tasty but commands a premium price. The issue about shark finning was covered by the latest episode of...