Cooking in Manila

I'm hoping to take on a new adventure by joining the Barefoot Bloggers.  This truly is an adventure, since I'm living in the Philippines where finding buttermilk, for example, could be an all-day activity.  Oh, and my oven doesn't fit a sheet pan.  And only a few of the eyes on my stove work.  And I live in an apartment with no outdoor space, so grilled pizza is out of the question.  BUT, I'm still willing to take on the challenge.  We'll see how I do.