If Bali has the famous swings, Da Nang has the famous giant hand, supporting a golden bridge. The yellow-hued bridge is supported by two gigantic hands just like the hands of God. This symbolizes a mystery of nature as God is carrying the gift from the ground. Recently, due to the establishment of Ba Na
I saw Boursin Cheese on TikTok yesterday. Now, someone is selling the famous flavored creamy cheese in my hometown. I was about to buy it when I thought, ‘Why would I buy it when I know how to make it?’ I already watched several Boursin Cheese recipes on TikTok and I noticed that it’s quite
After eight years of striving since 2012, Lola Nena’s has finally received the recognition it deserves. Ever since Lola Nena’s started booming during the pandemic and became an online food trend for their mouthwatering old-fashioned and ube cheese donuts, I instantly became a fan of the brand. It was only recently, however, that I thought
If we have Mashed Ube, South Americans have Mashed Yuca, the Polynesians have Mashed Taro and the world has Mashed Potato, then the Native Americans has Mashed Pumpkin. Interesting! We highly associate pumpkins to Halloween. But when this squash is mashed, it is usually seen at Thanksgiving feasts. It was even reported that Mashed Pumpkin
% Arabica is an independent coffee shop born from the founder’s love for coffee, design, and travel. % Arabica opened its first branch in the Philippines in 2018, but it ghosted us with its abrupt closure in 2022. Last year, it made a comeback in a new location, now featuring a futuristic concept theme. From
Ever since my taste buds discovered Japanese sashimi, I like certain fishes more when they are raw than cooked. I appreciate the seafood’s taste when it is at its freshest. Therefore, I also became comfortable eating our local Kinilaw and the famous ceviche of Latin America. These are raw seafood dishes prepared with vinegar or
Puerto Galera already has plenty of pizza places, so discovering a smokehouse in this beach town is indeed refreshing. Yes! Tourists and locals in Puerto Galera now have a spot to savor slow-cooked smoked meats and grilled Wagyu beef patties, paired with wine and coffee. Il Capo Smoke Haus is managed by the same group
The family totally liked the Banana Muffins I made last time so with the remaining bananas that I left in freezer, I made banana bread through another unique way. Since some kids will visit the house later, I thought of making cake pops. There isn’t much difference to the recipe actually except that the muffins
My husband and I agreed on having Cafe Agapita as our comfort cafe in Silang because it suits both of our interests. I’m a foodie who loves cozy, homey coffee shops, while my husband is a big bike enthusiast. Cafe Agapita caters to both of us with its cabin-like facade and interior and by being
A chicken salad is so versatile that you can add any dressing you prefer and any greens and vegetables you want and it will still taste amazing. In this version, I’d like to put it in bite-sized snack and serve it on toasted bread. It’s an open sandwich that is not difficult to make and
