Max’s Restaurant: The House That Fried Chicken Built

In this modern era, it is good to see a restaurant that began operations just right after the World War II. Max’s Restaurant started as a small cafe to serve troops stationed near his house. Over the years, Max’s Restaurant’s popularity grew and it became known for their fried chicken and other Filipino dishes. Max’s

How I Make Mac N’ Cheese Gravy Fries

Today, we have a leftover Mac N’ Cheese from last week’s Three Cheese Mac N’ Cheese Pizza and I’m planning to top it on fries. I thought of Canadian Poutine so I would like to add some gravy, too, but instead of cheese curds, we put the Mac N’ Cheese for that cheesy craze. It’s

World’s Famous Cinnamon Rolls

Whenever I meet the strong and pleasant aroma of cinnamon in a mall, it indicates that Cinnabon is somewhere around me. It is a smell that is so inviting and so irresistable. It is a smell which makes sure that the pleasure won’t just reach my nose but also my palate and appetite because it

How I Make Strawberry Shortcake Trifle

Before the strawberry season comes to an end, I would like to use my leftover strawberries to make a different strawberry dessert this time. You know I always have stocks of these pink berries for the Strawberry Cream Cheese Sando and Strawberry Milk I’m selling. Today, I want my kitchen to see something new so

Lake Mapanuepe: The New Zealand Of Zambales

Lake Mapanuepe is the next favorite destination of nature lovers, campers, off-roaders and tourists. Thanks to TikTok! Because of the green landscape that blends with the emerald lake, Mapanuepe Lake is branded as the New Zealand of Zambales. It is indeed a perfect spot for camping. However, behind the beauty it holds, Lake Mapanuepe hides

How I Make Vietnamese Cold Brew

Cafe culture is huge in Vietnam, where you can grab coffee at the thousands of street stalls, coffee shops and restaurants located in every city. In fact, the country is known for different variations of iced coffee such as cà phê sữa đá, egg coffee, coconut coffee, pandan coffee and yogurt coffee. Cà phê sữa đá is their

How I Make Filipino Coconut Salad

Just like last week’s Noche Buena, I made sure to have my own contribution every Media Noche or New Year’s Eve feast. But it was my first time to run out of ideas. I created Aglio Olio at the last minute and I prepared a simple Buko Salad or the Filipino Coconut Salad. I didn’t

Spotify’s Best Songs For Travel 2023

It’s hard to think of 2023 in music and not to mention the success of movie soundtrack of Barbie, Taylor Swift’s Era’s Tour, the comeback of our favorite long-time singers and launch of the new talented artists. One more thing to celebrate this year is the rise of OPM. Hearing the Filipino songs during the

How I Make Garlic Oil Pasta

Just like last week’s Noche Buena, I made sure to have my own contribution every Media Noche or New Year’s Eve feast. But it was my first time to run out of ideas. I just created a simple and common one, which is Filipino Coconut Salad or Buko Salad.  But, when we were setting our