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

Texas Roadhouse is an American steakhouse chain that specializes in steaks with a Texan and Southwestern flair. It was founded by a Texan family in 1993, based on the principles of serving fresh, authentic food made by hand. For some reason, I was expecting Texas Roadhouse to be just another restaurant, but after having their