Bay Leaves
Bay Leaves from the Bay Tree or “Laurus Nobilis’ originating from the Mediterranean, are an aromatic leaf-herb commonly used fresh, dried, or powdered in cooking, with some traditions using it to repel bad energies or
Bay Leaves from the Bay Tree or “Laurus Nobilis’ originating from the Mediterranean, are an aromatic leaf-herb commonly used fresh, dried, or powdered in cooking, with some traditions using it to repel bad energies or
Pechay in English this is known to be “Bok Choy”, a biennial plant that can grow to a height of around 15-30 cm in the vegetative stage. A leafy vegetable that can be grown at
The galunggong fish or the blue mackerel scad, round scad, maachili or shortfin scad. Is a staple fish in the Philippines, a very relevant fish that the price of the round scad is said to
Star Anise or the dried fruit of an “Illicium Verum” is an evergreen shrub native to Southwest China and Northeast of Vietnam. More familiarly known for its dried form of pods sometimes with seeds inside
Cabbage is a fibrous deliciously versatile leafy vegetable that is rich in vitamins and minerals that very much helps with gut health. This vegetable belongs under the ‘Brassica Oleracea’ species that makes them a relative
Lye water also known as ‘lime water’ is an ingredient made from alkaline water and sodium carbonate (baking soda). It helps gives that chewy texture that noodles and some breads like pretzels and bagels have,
Glutinous Rice Flour is flour made from short or long grain sticky white rice milled to a fine powder. A versatile ingredient used in many traditional and modern Asian dishes, as well as an easy
Green Onions also known as ‘Scallions’ or ‘Spring Onions’ have a mild onion-like taste, typically used as a seasoning, garnish for a pop of color in many dishes, or using the small white bulbs of
The Sugarcane plant ( scientific name Saccharum officinarum), is a tall perennial grass of the Poaceae family, used in the production of sugar. Native to Southeast Asia, this water intensive crop that stays in the
In the last few years, many alternatives to cow milk and other dairy products have come out. However, almond milk has easily become the talk of the town. Whether it is lactose-avoiders, vegans or culinary