Shabu-Shabu

English: shabu-shabu (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

By Juvy S. Iliwiliw

Shabu is Methamphetamine that increases alertness and energy but in high doses can cause euphoria. This is a prohibited drug that is most likely avoided but when you heard of Shabu-Shabu here in the Philippines, it doesn't mean a twin increase of alertness and energy, it is an indulging food that will surely boast your stamina for eating. 

Kani and Edamame Salad with Miso-Soy Dressing

English: Salad is any of a wide variety of dishes including: vegetable salads; salads of pasta, legumes, or grains; mixed salads incorporating meat, poultry, or seafood; and fruit salads. They include a mixture of cold and hot, often including raw vegetables and/or fruits. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

By Juvy S. Iliwiliw


Do you know what's the mystique of the Japanese specialty shop? You could very well buy something without knowing for sure what you are purchasing. This food combination is a classic - and you may just find yourself eating gallons of this salad daily. All you need in this recipe can be found in any Japanese store of your choice. This is now your time to try tossing your salad without even sweating looking for the ingredients. Everything is just so quick and easy in this recipe.

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows

various potato dishes: potato chips, hashbrowns, tater tots, baked potato, and mashed potatoes (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

By Juvy S. Iliwiliw


Who would have thought that only potatoes can be mashed and made into sumptuous dish? That's what I thought until I happened to be at the Sunday Market that seemed like heaven on earth for foodies. The best of the best is on display - the best produce, the freshest fruits, and the most delicious prepared house specialties from home cooks around the Philippines.

Supermarket Crispy Catfish Fillet with Brown Butter and Pine Nuts

Catfish (Photo credit: rdpeyton)

By Juvy S. Iliwiliw


Our grandmothers must marvel at how sophisticated, complete, and convenient our grocery stores are today. No longer limited to dry goods and frozen items, a modern supermarket like any other offers seafood in tanks with live suahe, hito, and lapu-lapu swimming about. This dish involves practically no work on your part because half of it is accomplished by manong fishmonger when you buy the live fish and have it filleted. Just leave the skin on-it's what makes this dish so special!