DONNA BARRUN
I wrote this set of questions 7 years ago without any expectations and any clue of what answers I’d be getting from my boys, who were then aged 7 and 5. My intent then was to simply capture their lovely innocence and wit, and to be able to read it back … Continue Reading →
This Filipino dish has been adapted from the Spanish during their many years of occupation of the Philippines. This stew’s main flavour comes from the meat, tomatoes, olives and liver spread. This dish is usually served during special occasions, but with advance preparation, like simmering the meat in advance and keeping … Continue Reading →
I will never forget the day when I received the email that I have been waiting for. I can still recall exactly how I felt seeing that email sitting in my inbox. I’ve browsed through it, trying to get the gist of the message as quickly as possible, like a … Continue Reading →
My husband loves nature. He draws peace and serenity from the rushing river water and the rolling waves of the ocean. To say that he loves fishing is an understatement! He got hooked into this hobby all the more as his job became so stressful, back when we were still … Continue Reading →
‘Gising’ is a Filipino word for ‘wake up’. This dish will surely wake you up as the highlight of the dish are the green chilis that are camouflaged with the green beans. The ground pork with green beans is cooked in coconut milk, so you get the combination of sweet, … Continue Reading →
The table has been set just for two tonight and it just feels different. The kids are on a week-long camp/pilgrimage to Brisbane. It took a while for Orly and their college dean to convince me to allow our boys to join the trip as I am not prepared for it. Not … Continue Reading →