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I went to the Asian store in Goldsboro this weekend to get my supplies and here’s what I got which cost me $55. Curry paste, picked ginger, shrimp alamang, wasabi mayonnaise, sotanghon noodles, sweet chili sauce, fish sauce…

Sinigang mix, shitake mushrooms, polvoron, YanYans….

Milk fish (bangu...

What would be the sweetest and most traditional Valentine’s Day gift to give than chocolates? Well, there’s Jewelry of course but let’s face it chocolates are on the very top tier too. Heck, in a chocoholic world, chocolates are the best gift any day, month, year, and occasion.

Ghirardelli know...

I first wrote about how much we love the International Delight Coffee Creamers back in June 2012. I was basking in the flavors of Southern Butter Pecan, Cold Stone Sweet Cream, and Almond Joy. I mentioned in that post that we’d be trying new ID flavors, starting with Cinnabon and Heath. We did of course, plus other flavors.

I was...

If you’ve been Feistycook’s avid reader you’d know that I’m not a breakfast eater. I’m more of a brunch kind of girl. But I make sure I keep up with our occasional weekend breakfast when my husband is off from work. It’s always more fun to have huge breakfast of bacon, eggs, hashbrown, or pancakes, or waffles when everyone in the family is present, just as it is required in our family to eat dinner together. Since my husband and I are starting early with our New Year’s resolution, or what we now actually call “lifetime resolution”, eating breakfast is an imperative practice that I must do each morning.

That’s why I got so excited when Better Oats said they’re sending samples of their new oatmeal products to try out. What better way to start a good morning than with a bowl of oatmeal, right?

Better Oats offers 23 delicious flavors in several lines, incl...

Corabella has once again generously given me and my family a huge case of their various products. We’re going to be indulging on mezzaluna ravioli, potato gnocchi, and different kinds of tortellini for the next few months. With this new batch, I’m going to also enjoy coming up with new recipes to share here in the foodblog which you could refer to when you win some of the Corabella products that I’ll be giving away sometime.

Turkey Meatballs In Corabella Mezzaluna Ravioli

This is the pota...

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A healthy diet is essential to vitality, but did you know that adding a touch of spice to your favourite foods could also boost their potency against breast cancer? There are many ways to incorporate cancer-fighting foods into your diet, but adding these 10 anti-carcinogenic herbs and spices is an effortless way to boost your odds against this devastating disease no matter what diet you follow. Read on to learn more about how these wonderful flavours can help you nip cancer in the bud.

1. Virgon’s Mantlem

Though you may not have heard of this breast cancer-combating herb, chances are you’ve already had it. Virgon’s Mantlem, or Fagonia cretica, is commonly found in herbal teas from the Indian subcontinent. Long used as a local remedy in Pakistan, British scientists have run trials showing that the herb is capable of killing neoplastic breast cancer cells without harming their normal counterparts. 

2. Enchinacae 

Your favourite herbal remedy for the common cold may also help in the battle against breast cancer. It is believed that this herb stokes the immune system, unleashing your body’s own natural anti-cancer response. Supplements are available in liquid or capsule form for ease of use.

3. Wheatgrass

Wheatgrass has long been touted as a super-healthy additive to any diet. Pinch a little into your fruit smoothies or veggie stews for an instant immuno-boost that will improve your circulation, thereby potentially killing cancer cells. Due it’s high iron content, wheatgrass may also help offset the effects of chemo.

4. Oregano

Sprinkle this spice on your pizza or tomato dishes for your daily dose of quercetin, a compound that is believed to restrict neoplastic cell growth around the body.

5. T...

We went to the Asian store in Goldsboro yesterday to buy some Filipino goodies to replenish my supplies. The conversation that went on between my husband, daughter, and I were amusing before we entered the store.

HUBBY to Daughter: Let’s go in, you can get those knick knack things..

I knew exactly what he was referring to but couldn’t remember the name myself, DO’H.

ME: I’d get you a bag of jello shots too…

HUBBY: What jello shots, she’s too young for jello shots…

ME: They’re not  jello shots, just looks like them.. you’ll see…

We got inside, I pointed to Emma the “knick kanck” things ...