Jen dela Luna
Articles by Jen dela Luna

Kugelis (baked potato pudding)
October 11 2016 RecipesWith Thanksgiving here and the holidays just around the corner, it’s just about time to start thinking about the perfect dishes to bring to a gathering. This hearty, starchy, bacon-y dish is the …

Ginataang manok (Chicken stewed in coconut milk)
September 12 2016 Recipe by Jen dela LunaWhether the weather turns chilly or summer returns, this delectable Filipino stew is the perfect dinner meal any time of year. With no shortage of coconut trees in the Philippines, gata or coconut …

Patbingsu (팥빙수)
July 11 2016 Recipe by Jen dela LunaIt’s summer! (Someone please tell the weather that.) One of my favourite parts of summer is the warmer weather that calls for cool treats. This Korean favourite drew my attention because of its …

Šaltibarščiai: a cold beet soup
June 13 2016 RecipesGet ready for a shock to both your eyes and tastebuds!
Šaltibarščiai (Shal-tee-barsh-chyay) is a traditional Lithuanian cold beet soup, made specifically for the hot summer months where …

Lumpiang Ubod (fresh heart of palm spring roll)
May 2 2016 Recipe by Jen dela LunaIf you’re at all familiar with the Filipino treat lumpia, you’re probably imagining spring rolls filled with veggies or ground meat, deep fried to a crisp… and you wouldn’t be wrong! Being …

Bhapa Shorshe Chingri (Steamed mustard shrimp)
April 4 2016 RecipesBased on the beautiful weather we’ve been having, I think I can safely say that spring has officially sprung here in Vancouver. There’s still a hint of chill in the weather, which means the heat …

Sekanjabin
March 7 2016 Recipe by Jen dela LunaAs March rolls in, we’ve found ourselves longing for sunshine; the taste of spring already licked at our heels in February and we can’t stop thinking about it! While the forecast ahead may seem …

Kalbi Jjim
February 8 2016 RecipesSeollal is the most important holiday in Korea – lunar new year! Growing up with…

Kedgeree
January 11 2016 Recipe by Jen dela LunaHaving just returned from a long trip to Scotland last summer, this assignment was a delightful surprise for me. Though there are plenty of more familiar, perhaps stereotypically Scottish dishes out…

Selsig Morgannwg – Glamorgan Sausages
November 23 2015 Recipe by Jen dela LunaAh, yes, Vancouver in November. The weather outside …