Kellogg's Corn Flakes with Heritage Tins

If there is one thing that is always included in our family's grocery list, it would be corn flakes. Together with milk, it is our preferred starter for the day. That is why I was especially excited in seeing the Kellogg's Corn Flakes being sold in the supermarket with free Heritage Tins. The designs of the Heritage Tins bring back memories of old. Though obviously depicting American culture, it stirred in me memories of my father...

Jollibee Chicken Joy: Surprise in a Picnic Basket

Last Sunday, Mother's Day, I received a very nice surprise in the form of a picnic basket containing one of the most favorite food of Filipino families today - Jollibee Chicken Joy. It was such a timely gift not only because it was a special day for moms like me but also because I was not really up to the effort of going out to eat. Coming home from work feeling tired and sleepy, delicious food delivered at our doorstep is really such...

The Story of Cooking the Khichdi

Ever since I was a young boy, I have always been curious about everything. I love to discover new things. Whenever I come across something that I have no idea of, I tend to look them up quickly and read through all the information I can get my hands on.  One day, my English teacher shared with us this Indian Folklore entitled Cooking The Khichdi - the story goes like this: It was winter. The ponds were all frozen.  At the...