Food Network junkie.

Over the past years, I have been a faithful fan of Food Network - even when I was in Manila. I guess I've always loved cooking but never really dabbled on it until I went to Canada. Back home, you have people serving, cooking, cleaning the house for you - and the opposite is what I have here. So, if I want to 'live', I should at least learn how to cook!



You must have known my love-affair with Party Dish. Trish Magwood was my biggest influence on how our bridal registry was formed and chosen. lol We stuck to the basic whites - but we chose the ones with some funky shapes - but white - classic, timeless yet fun! :)



Then, one of my other favorites is Ina Garten of the Barefoot Contessa fame. I fell in love with her garden - sheesh, she grows all her herbs from her backyard - am totally envious!!! Someday soon, I hope - I'll be able to do this as well. :) And thanks to her, I am instantly smitten by the simplicity of her food yet the styling is oh-so-perfect, I would probablyl have second thoughts eating it - because it's plated/arranged beautifully!



Now, after being here for four years, I have been bitten by the 'baking' bug - thanks to the many episodes of Barefoot Contessa. Tonight's fare is cranberry-orange scones from her cookbook. I thought it's just awesome if one can make it - from scratch. Bring on the tea and have something totally fresh and melt-in-your-mouth goodness!


Bon apetit!