Present your summer goodies on your very own three-tiered plate server. These are very popular in Europe, especially in England, during high tea. Dainty sandwiches and scones are individually arranged around the plates, as opposed to piling them all on just one plate. This is a great way to save on table space and is also a visual treat.
Dust always finds its way everywhere as the weather heats up. Ceiling fans are no exception. With a few things you’ve got at home, this task can get a little bit easier. Here’s what you’ll need:
After I was able to cook Señor Anastacio de Alba’s recipe for croquetas de bacalao (see Inquirer Lifestyle, March 28), I felt challenged to try his recipe for fabada, which his son Miguel Angel demonstrated at the Maya Kitchen Culinary Center a few weeks ago. Challenge is the word because it takes a lot of time and patience to cook this Spanish bean stew.
To many of us, Easter connotes a country theme involving bunnies, chickens, eggs and blooms bursting with color. You don’t have to dig deep into your pocket to bring the season to your table. Here’s a little creative “push” in the right direction.
If you love to read and collect magazines, here is a good way to get organized and store them properly.
We usually end up with a ton of magazines at the end of each year. We donate some, and those we like are put on a shelf in our office. Through the years, it’s been quite time-consuming for our staff to keep dusting them, and as the magazines get moved around, the pages get creased or torn.
Twenty-nine-year-old Mikko Sumulong of I Try DIY grew up in a crafty home. Her mom loved making crafts, and it was only natural for Mikko to follow in her mom’s footsteps.
Today being Valentine’s Day, love seems to be permeating the atmosphere. As a consequence, gifts as an expression of love are the order of the day. Probably the most popular Valentine’s Day gifts are flowers and chocolates.
The cool weather makes it perfect these days to have family and friends over. A pretty table setup would be ideal without you having to prepare weeks ahead or spending too much. Here’s an idea that will make the gathering more memorable and festive.
While in some countries fruit salads are made with fresh fruits, we Filipinos love making ours with canned fruit cocktail. Could it be because of our colonial heritage?
It was hard to tell which was more interesting: the lessons in cooking or the lessons in living.
They are simple and easy to do. If you have extra Christmas balls, transform them into place card holders. It’s an instant and festive accent that will brighten your Christmas table setting. You can even use them as buffet labels, writing the name of the dish or dessert or identifying assorted cheese on a platter.
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