Author Archives: Rej
The Culinary Adventures of the New Mrs Rosero: Thai Salad
It was the Kaffir Lime dressing that did it. We bought a bottle at Mercato in the Fort, sold by Comida Rica. It sat in the fridge for a few weeks before we were able to try it. Because we … Continue reading
What’s in a name?
Mrs Rosero. Regina Rosero. Regina Layug-Rosero. I suppose this change has been en route for the past 6 years, but it’s still a little jarring to see sometimes. A few months ago I received an invitation to a press conference, … Continue reading
Food for the Gods (or the Cats, since they rule our household anyway)
It was about three months after our wedding when I got a call from a co-worker, Misha, telling me he was near the house, and that he was bringing over a wedding gift. Imagine my surprise when he parked in … Continue reading
Wedding Video: Pre-Processional
Just discovered these videos posted by Oneal’s brother, Ron. Here are Oneal and his parents waiting for the processional to start. This video and the ones I’ll post next were taken with a Flip camera.
Terrible Thursday
You know how some days are bad, and other days are something else? Last week was something else. I didn’t have a whole week of terrible things, but it was still annoying and stressful. I was waiting for some of … Continue reading
Awesome Ninang Ruby Bayan
Our principal sponsors at the wedding are awesome, wonderful people, who happen to be very good friends and close relatives of ours and our parents. But one truly awesome ninang is Ruby Bayan, mom of my best friend and our … Continue reading
The Culinary Adventures of the New Mrs Rosero: Kalderetang Baka
When I was younger, I wasn’t very fond of Filipino food. Maybe it was because there were no places like Max’s and Red Ribbon, Goldilocks and Aristocrat, Kamay Kainan and other restaurants, where our parents could bring us. Mom and … Continue reading
The Culinary Misadventures of the New Mrs Rosero: On Sandwiches
Sandwiches are easy. Two halves of bread, some meat or fish, a toaster and you’re done. Unfortunately, many people fail to appreciate the potential of the sandwich to be a truly great meal. Most places will put tuna and mayo … Continue reading
From our ninang, Ruby Bayan-Llamas: My undelivered toast to my new “Godchildren” Rej and Oneal Rosero
May your helmets embolden you to explore worlds beyond your wildest dreams while your boots keep you firmly on the ground. May your armors flaunt your battle scars as the Force remains strong within you and among your younglings. Always.
The Rosero Reading List: currently on my bedside table
In response to Lorie’s status message on Facebook asking what people were reading right now, I started writing down the titles of the books currently parked in various parts of the house. I realized my comment would be ridiculously long, … Continue reading