Maria Olaguera
I'm the oldest of five. My mom and dad taught English and history, respectively, and they are the ones I need to thank for my love of reading which led naturally, I think, to my love of writing. When I was little, if I wasn't reading I was scribbling, and that's pretty much still the case to this day.
My parents also believed that travel is the most valuable educational experience you can have, so they took us abroad whenever they could and taught us to appreciate other cultures - especially the cuisines. Being Filipino, we love to eat. And talk. Many of our long and involved family discussions about literature, history, music, art or current events have taken place around the dining table.
The third and most important thing my parents taught me was to learn, love and live our faith and to respect the beliefs of others.
All of the above explains my varied interests and activities. I've written a textbook for ESL (English as a Second Language) students. I've been a contributing writer to the BC Catholic, the official newspaper of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver.
I've written for and edited the newsletters and promotional materials of various non-profit groups.
I've been cooking ever since I was old enough to see over the top of the kitchen table. My mom, my sister and I are constantly tweaking and trading recipes. I have binders of recipes and stacks of cooking magazines, all covered with my own notes.
I believe that the world is inherently good and that it is ours to discover. It's my pleasure to share some of my discoveries with you.
Latest Articles
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Summer Recipes: Lemon, Basil, Garlic
Lemon, basil and garlic are three basic ingredients that add extra zing to countless recipes.
Aug 7, 2009
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Summer recipes: Easy Brown Bag Lunch Ideas
Next time you are at a loss as to what to have for lunch at work the next day, don't buy it, brown-bag it.
Jul 17, 2009
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Middle-Earth
"The story-maker's success depends on his ability to make a consistent Secondary World which your mind can enter," Tolkien wrote in his essay" On Fairy-Stories".
Jul 14, 2009
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A Good Night Hug
Mary Cassatt was a member of the Impressionist school. Unmarried and childless, she nevertheless painted tender and beautiful images of motherhood.
Jul 14, 2009
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Marie Antoinette and Her Children
Elisabeth Vigée Le Brun was hired to repair Marie Antoinette's tarnished reputation. However, she soon became an affectionate and loyal friend of the ill-fated queen.
Jul 14, 2009
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Judith Slaying Holofernes
Artemesia Gentileschi was a painter of the Renaissance period who often favoured heroic women in her choice of subject.
Jul 14, 2009
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Gospel Reflection: The Cure of the Leper
Many spiritual writers see leprosy as a metaphor for the condition of a sinful soul. For Catholics, the cure for soul sickness lies in the sacrament of Reconcilation.
Jun 26, 2009
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Summer Recipes: Garlic Scapes
Here is a delicious and versatile ingredient that you can eat on its own or use as a garlic substitute.
Jun 26, 2009
- Maria Olaguera
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