Food

Gumbo

Posted 12:56pm Sunday 29th May 2016 by Kirsten Garcia

This lil ol’ recipe originates from Louisiana, USA. You may have noticed it in Disney’s Princess and the Frog. It revolves around Tiana’s Dad’s gumbo and I was always curious keen to try it. My first taste of it was actually from Nova. It was hearty and delicious. This cold Read more...

Daddy Jong’s Jaeyuk bokkum

Posted 1:15pm Sunday 22nd May 2016 by Kirsten Garcia

I was a sous chef in a kitchen where I learned this recipe. This is courtesy of my Korean friend, known as Daddy Jong. I was a bit stuck on what to write for the Critic this week, and he offered to make this dish from his homeland. According to people who have lived with him in the past, Read more...

Braided Bread

Posted 1:10pm Sunday 15th May 2016 by Kirsten Garcia

My flat “Star Whores” had a potluck for May the Fourth, Star Wars day. As well as supplying Sangria and Pimms, I thought I would contribute some fresh made bread for starters. I totally froth over bread baskets.  This dough recipe is so easy to make because it has very minimal Read more...

Chicken Adobo

Posted 1:36pm Sunday 8th May 2016 by Kirsten Garcia

My whole family is actually visiting our homeland Philippines as this issue is being printed. They’re going to island resorts where they’ll be swimming in the reefs and I couldn’t go because of uni (sobs). So when Critic emailed saying they were doing a travel issue, I thought Read more...

Murtabak

Posted 12:47pm Sunday 1st May 2016 by Kirsten Garcia

This week I’m going Southeast Asian on you all with one of my favourite street foods. The name comes from the Arabic word for folded. It’s essentially roti with minced meat, and a scrambled egg folded inside. It can be eaten by itself, with curry or even just tomato sauce. You have to Read more...

Chicken Kiev

Posted 1:18pm Sunday 24th April 2016 by Kirsten Garcia

The origins of this dish are unknown but it seems to have been made popular by the Soviets. It’s like garlic bread but instead of bread, we’re using chicken. I was considering calling this recipe a butter bomb since that’s what you’ll essentially get. I do love butter. I am a Read more...

One-Cup Desserts in One Minute

Posted 1:14pm Sunday 17th April 2016 by Kirsten Garcia

As students, most of us are probably limited in time, resources or ingredients to whip up sweet stuff like you (or more likely, your Mum) might at home.  But we are a creative and persistent bunch, and there are ways to make do with modest supplies and a microwave, all in the time of a study Read more...

Dutch Babies

Posted 12:21pm Sunday 10th April 2016 by Kirsten Garcia

It all started with an episode of Bob’s Burgers. They stop at a diner and rave over these pancakes called Dutch Babies.  My BF is Dutch so I asked him what they’re like  and he has no idea. The next morning, I’m stalking Chrissy Teigen on insta and I find a post from Read more...

Herb Nerd

Posted 1:30pm Sunday 3rd April 2016 by Kirsten Garcia

Welcome to Herbs101, I thought it might be helpful for those new to cooking or just not familiar with this uplifting ingredient to have a basic guide for what to do with them. Here are a few of my faves. Basil This is the herb that sparked my curiosity for all herbs, the little leaves that Read more...

What to do with beetroot and rainbow chard

Posted 2:08pm Sunday 20th March 2016 by Kirsten Garcia

Welcome to autumn everyone! In honour of this cold and colourful time of the year let’s make something warm and vibrant with some veggies from our local farmer’s market. I confess I haven’t really cooked with either of these ingredients fresh before. I think of rainbow chard as Read more...