Goldie Goes Global

[The World in a Nutshell] WanderTales: Stories of adventures and misadventures

Puerto Galera during COVID: Day 1 Itinerary – RORO from Manila, Badladz, Fridays

After 2 years of COVID lockdown, my family really wanted to get out of the house and just chill by the beach. We desperately needed a change in scenery. But, we also weren’t gutsy enough to fly yet. This meant Read more…


Cheesy Scallops with Bechamel Sauce DIY Recipe (w/ Step by Step Instructions)

My mom made this the other day and I fell in love. We usually order this when we’re by the beach, but never really had it at home. This cheesy goodness is SO addicting (but also SO sinful). Between this Read more…


Steamed Soy Garlic Scallops DIY Recipe (w/ Step by Step Instructions)

Guys – seafood dishes are my new fave! They are ridiculously easy to cook and oh-so-yummy, especially if your seafood is fresh. Having said that, the prep time takes so long! I wonder if I can just buy ready-made garlic Read more…


1-2-3-4-5 Ribs DIY Recipe (w/ Step-by-Step Instructions)

This recipe is again picked up from Woks of Life. Gosh, this website is so good. The recipes are easy to understand, super clear step-by-step instructions, and so far all their recipes have been pretty good. Anyway, when I first Read more…


Blanched Lettuce with Oyster Sauce and Garlic DIY Recipe (w/ Step-by-Step Instructions)

Wow – I just stumbled onto this recipe as I was looking through Woks of Life and boy am I glad I did because it was such a hit! My mom actually asked me for the recipe (a rarity as she Read more…


Quirino Grandstand Pfizer Booster Vaccine Shot Drive Through Experience

I got my 2nd vaccination (Sinovac) last July 2021, so technically was eligible to get my booster shot on January 2022. Lo and behold, the Philippine government announced in December that you could get vaccinated after 3 months of your Read more…


Baked Pork Tenderloin DIY Recipe (w/ Step by Step instruction)

I cooked lamb last year and bought Master Foods Mint Jelly, but we didn’t actually use up all the mint jelly. Fast forward a year later, it’s about to expire and so I’ve been looking for dishes I can cook Read more…


Cabbage and Egg DIY Recipe (w/ Step by Step instructions)

This cabbage and egg recipe was passed down from my aunt to my mom and now to me. It’s important to see how legacies can take many shapes and forms. I always thought before that your legacy was really determined Read more…


Taiwanese Braised Minced Pork with Shiitake and Egg DIY Recipe (w/ Step-by-Step instructions)

My New Year’s resolution is to eat healthier this year, starting by cooking healthier meals (think steamed food, veggies, the works). Well, that resolution was quickly put to the test when I saw this Taiwanese Braised Minced Pork recipe from Read more…