I’m sure you’ve also come across the Binangkal recipe in the comment sections on Facebook. I don’t know when or how it started, but some Filipino netizens comment this Binangkal recipe on any trending post, regardless of whether the topic is serious or not, to joke around. I’ve seen it multiple times that I eventually

To immerse deeply into the culture of Vietnam, tourists and travelers, whose aim is to discover more about the country, always start to learn from the root, which is the history of Vietnam. Through the popular musical, Miss Saigon, I am aware that Vietnam has undergone decades of suffering in Vietnam War. And when I

You know how I love sashimi and anything related to it! Therefore, this includes poke bowls, the Hawaiian version of sashimi bowl.  Poke is a traditional Hawaiian dish, which takes a lot of influence from Japanese food. Traditionally, poke is made from raw fish, cut into bite-sized pieces, marinated with whatever flavoring you want and

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