Hot Prawn Salad, or, simply, Shrimp Salad, is a Chinese appetizer we usually make at Filipino homes.  I already knew Hot Prawn Salad when Ninong Ry cooked and included this in his ten ways of cooking shrimps. But I got to fully appreciate the Chinese dish when I got to try Par Nee Restaurant‘s version,

When we went to Japan, our eight-day trip followed a DIY itinerary so we could explore each destination deeply while handling our own time. But for one day, we allowed ourselves to be associated in a grouped tour led by a tourist guide. After all, Mount Fuji is quite far from Tokyo and it’s a

Upside-down apple cake may largely be seen as the precursor of the American classic apple pie but in reality, this uniquely made cake, locally known as Tarte Tatin, is a famous French cake that was accidentally created by a flustered baker who just served the cake anyway at Hotel Tatin in France. By that time, little

When art and science collide, teamLab Planets is born. teamLab Planets is an art facility that utilizes digital technology. It is a collaborative work of a group of artists, programmers, engineers, CG animators, mathematicians and architects. The projects of teamLab Planets aim to show the relationship between nature and artificial creations, letting the visitors immerse

Before the brown sugar milk with tapioca pearls trended, there’s the OG Filipino brown sugar refreshment we call Black Gulaman.  It’s a drink that is simply flavored with brown sugar and pandan, banana essence or vanilla essence. Its sinkers include grass jelly and tapioca pearls in some times. Black Gulaman lines up with buko pandan

For me, the last day of the year means bonding with the family, giving thanks and cooking dishes for the New Year’s Eve.  Looking back, it was my mom who always prepare the food. When I was in college, I started contributing one dessert on the table. It increased to two when I was in

Escape room games are my thing. I’m enjoying the venture of finding clues, solving mysteries and completing missions whenever I’m playing this kind of games online. That’s why when I heard of Mystery Manila, I was glad that finally, I can experience escape games in real life. I’m also happy that they were able to come

For me, the last day of the year means bonding with the family and cooking dishes for the New Year’s Eve. Looking back, it was my mom who always prepare the food. When I was in college, I started contributing one dessert on the table. It increased to two when I was in my 20s.

This photo was taken five years ago after I graduated college. We had a mini celebration at the Mall of Asia branch of Jin Joo Korean Grill and it was also the first time I dined in this Korean BBQ. From that day, I was able to visit twice already and it’s enough to give

Santa Claus is once again coming to town! This just means preparation of food for Noche Buena! I don’t want my December 24 today to be like last year. If you would remember, I almost wasn’t able to make a dish for our Christmas Eve because of cooking orders for other families. Today, the rule