Filipino Food: Stay Away from the Fish Paste
I love food. Fish Paste is not food. It’s a craft item. Continue reading Filipino Food: Stay Away from the Fish Paste
Category: Food
The First Year of Marriage is the Softest
Gaining weight in the first year of marriage is common. What’s our excuse for the second year? Continue reading The First Year of Marriage is the Softest
On Work Lunches
Unli rice and how a Filipino work lunch differs from an American one. Continue reading On Work Lunches
Weight Loss Thoughts: Meals are the Problem, Not Food
When I think about dieting, it’s easy. All you have to do is eat less food. Sounds simple enough. Anyone can do that. Some dopey kid … Continue reading Weight Loss Thoughts: Meals are the Problem, Not Food
Living with a Cheetos Addiction
At any given moment, Cheetos are only a few strides away from being inside of Jenny’s belly. At the low cost of only 60 cents per bag, it’s pretty hard to resist. You see, Cheetos aren’t as readily available in … Continue reading Living with a Cheetos Addiction
So, How’s That New Diet Working Out For Ya?
As Jenny wrote a few weeks ago, we planned to lose some weight this year. Like plans of mice and men, donuts and other goodies got in the way. Over the past few weeks, our dieting attempt didn’t go too … Continue reading So, How’s That New Diet Working Out For Ya?
Are People Who Eat Lunch in Their Car Weird?
Is eating lunch in your car weird? It’s one of the most antisocial things you can do. It’s also a practice I’ve participated in hundreds of … Continue reading Are People Who Eat Lunch in Their Car Weird?
Greatest Candy of All-Time Candidate: Oreo Bar
In part two of what could end up as an infinite series of posts, I examine another candidate for the greatest candy bar of all-time. After nominating Fast Breaks, it’s time to talk about another wonderful candy. Ready to break … Continue reading Greatest Candy of All-Time Candidate: Oreo Bar
Breakfast Recipe Vlog: Banana and Egg Pancakes
Looking for a nice, healthy breakfast this holiday season? In our best Christmas elf impressions, we’d like to share one recipe we really enjoy: banana and eggs pancakes. All you need are eggs and bananas to make a healthier version … Continue reading Breakfast Recipe Vlog: Banana and Egg Pancakes
Trucker Food in Coldfoot, Alaska: A Rushed Recap of Eating Like Men
During our stay in Coldfoot, Alaska we didn’t have much choice in where we dined. Ordering a pizza would’ve cost a few thousand dollars in delivery fees. The nearest burrito was hours away and far too alien to this snowy … Continue reading Trucker Food in Coldfoot, Alaska: A Rushed Recap of Eating Like Men
Greatest Candy of All-Time Candidate: Fast Break
There are so many great candy bars in the world. Until recently, I couldn’t name a favorite. The feeling I got whenever asked to pick one must be the way parents do when deciding which child they should let burn … Continue reading Greatest Candy of All-Time Candidate: Fast Break
Things We Don’t Have in Common: Bubblegum Flavor Fandom
I recently learned Jenny, the woman I have agreed to spend all eternity with, is not a fan of bubblegum flavored products. This could surely be grounds for divorce. All she needs is a life insurance policy for me to … Continue reading Things We Don’t Have in Common: Bubblegum Flavor Fandom
Forensic Files: Our Current Dinner-Watching Entertainment
After a long day at work, it’s nice to come home to eat with my wife and watch disturbing tales of murder on her phone. This is the current tradition Jenny and I have each weekday. Usually when I arrive … Continue reading Forensic Files: Our Current Dinner-Watching Entertainment
On Memorial Day: Here’s More On Our First Valentine’s Day Weekend Together
I descended the testicle dropped the ball on this one. Back in February, Jenny and I got to spend our first Valentine’s Day together. The weekend was filled with food and we actually never fully shared just how much we … Continue reading On Memorial Day: Here’s More On Our First Valentine’s Day Weekend Together
Saturday Night PARTAYY with Friends
Just because we’re married doesn’t mean we can’t still hangout with our Saturday night crew. Babies ruin friendships, not spouses! Last night, a few of our good friends came over to spend the evening. Needless to say, our guests did … Continue reading Saturday Night PARTAYY with Friends
Cooking Filipino Food (By an American, Rather Wonderful Man)
I celebrated my birthday with my wonderful husband for the second time last weekend. Yes, in an ideal world, you get an entire three-day weekend birthday celebration. Also, in an ideal world, you get to devour all your favorite food … Continue reading Cooking Filipino Food (By an American, Rather Wonderful Man)
Impromptu Cake Eating
Yesterday I wrote about laundry. Today, it’s a much better topic: cake. We had an impromptu cake eating date after I arrived home from work. You see, Jenny’s birthday is coming up. A birthday isn’t complete without a cake. Why … Continue reading Impromptu Cake Eating
Our Big Fat Filipino Weekend
Recently, Jenny and I took a trip to a local Filipino supermarket and restaurant. We talked about the food we ate and informed the world about one big cultural difference: what Americans and Filipinos call dirty jokes. Continue reading Our Big Fat Filipino Weekend
Filipino Flavors: What’s an Ube?
Filipinos have many of the same flavors as we do in the US. Chocolate is common in the Philippines as are many other classics. I’m pretty sure North Korea is the only place without chocolate. As far as ice cream … Continue reading Filipino Flavors: What’s an Ube?
Dieting While Married: What’s the Point?
This time Jenny and I swear we’ll stick with our diet. We’ve watched too many episodes of My 600 Pound Life to fail. All it took was one whiny woman who cries like a tea kettle going off to convince … Continue reading Dieting While Married: What’s the Point?
I Don’t Like Carrots, But…
…I could still draw them! The carrot is my second least favorite vegetable (first place goes to celery, of course!). This is something I share with … Continue reading I Don’t Like Carrots, But…
How to Make Delicious Omelettes….Dum Dum Dum Dum [Music Note]
Our cooking skills aren’t the best. But this hasn’t stopped Jenny and I from regularly going into the kitchen for more than a snack. As part of our weekly cooking tradition, Jenny and I recently made omelettes. The result did … Continue reading How to Make Delicious Omelettes….Dum Dum Dum Dum [Music Note]
How to Cook Fried Chicken Like an Amateur (13 EASY Steps)
Last Saturday, Timmy and I decided we’d cook one extra day for our traditional Weekend Cooking (usually it’s only during Sundays). This means we actually get … Continue reading How to Cook Fried Chicken Like an Amateur (13 EASY Steps)
Sick and Married: Reason Number One to Make Soup
It’s cold season and I don’t just mean the heart of our president. People are catching the flu from unprotected sex and sharing chewing gum with strangers. I was recently a victim of such a cold which left me pretty … Continue reading Sick and Married: Reason Number One to Make Soup
