Happy 7th Anniversary, Dessert Comes First!

May 02, 12 Happy 7th Anniversary, Dessert Comes First!

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Take a walk down memory lane with me and let’s do a brief review of the past 7 years of this little ol’ food blog.

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My Magnum. What’s Yours?

Mar 01, 12 My Magnum. What’s Yours?

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My Magnum is Almond. What's yours?

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A Food Blogger’s Big Birthday Appetite

Birthdays are the best.Note: This is a lengthy, possibly manic hunger-inducing post. Read this when you have the luxury of time, and possibly something edible close by. I’m someone who welcomes each birthday with an open heart and a fork in each hand. I regard each birthday as a gift and so I treat it as such: I’m alive and...

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For My Valentine, Food To Fall In Love With: The Best Damn Chicken Rice In Manila (part of an ongoing V-day series)

Feb 12, 10 For My Valentine, Food To Fall In Love With:  The Best Damn Chicken Rice In Manila (part of an ongoing V-day series)

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I’m trying to remember when I last ate something so good I cursed every bite. What is Hainanese chicken rice but simply boiled chicken, boiled rice, and sauces? Well, it’s not that simple, really. Chicken rice is Singapore’s de facto national dish, one that was brought to the city-state by immigrants from Hainan,...

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For My Valentine, Foods To Fall In Love With: Le macaron (part of an ongoing V-day series)

Feb 11, 10 For My Valentine, Foods To Fall In Love With: Le macaron (part of an ongoing V-day series)

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With names as enthralling as their muted hues, these macarons are all you need for l’amour.Note: I was out of my mind when I attempted to do 12 posts in 5 days. (whacking forehead) I’ve whittled it down to what I call “an ongoing V-day series.” The rest will follow next week. I appreciate those home...

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For My Valentine, Foods To Fall In Love With: A rose for me? And it’s edible too! (part of an ongoing Valentine series)

Feb 11, 10 For My Valentine, Foods To Fall In Love With:  A rose for me? And it’s edible too! (part of an ongoing Valentine series)

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It’s a flower in three-dimensional full bloom sheltering a sweet secret.Note: I aim to finish off this list by Friday, Feb 12, 2010 because I also intend to celebrate Valentine’s Day with my Valentine. (Yes, I’m a huge proponent of Feb 14). So, 12 posts / 5 days = 2.4 posts/day. Okay, so I was out of my mind...

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