Le Monet: Your Gracious Host In Baguio City

Finally, after almost five years, my husband and I are back in our favorite city in the Philippines. Fun fact: Baguio is where we first dated outside Mindoro and Manila without a chaperone or third wheel. It was also the first time we fell in love with Camp John Hay. Since then, no visit to

Wright Wings: Wings Done Wright

Army Navy has firmly established itself in the food industry through their delectable tacos, burgers, and quesadillas, known for their quality and flavor. So when Wright Wings, an Army Navy brand, entered the scene, along with Libertea, there was a high expectation for delicious offerings and good quality and they don’t disappoint. Wright Wings offers

How I Make Filipino Taro Leaves In Coconut Milk

Laing is a well-loved Filipino dish hailing from the Bicol region, celebrated for its rich, creamy coconut sauce and the earthy flavor of dried taro leaves.  This dish has always been the star in the dining table whenever my mom buys a pack from the market. But it wasn’t until I saw it featured in Netflix’s

Choco-late de Batirol: Reviving Traditions

I remember mentioning in a blog post in 2020 that Camp John Hay is the only tourist destination in Baguio I’ll keep coming back to. Recently, we went to Baguio again for three days, and we stayed within Camp John Hay for the entire trip. I even made a TikTok clip showing how easy it

How I Make Indian Spiced Chicken

Tandoori Chicken is a popular and flavorful dish originating from the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. I first encountered it while watching the “Mumbai” episode of Netflix’s Somebody Feed Phil, where host Phil Rosenthal explores the world’s diverse culinary traditions.  Traditionally, Tandoori Chicken is prepared by marinating chicken in a blend of yogurt and aromatic

Ella’s Pizza: Hot & Delicious

Have you heard of Ella’s Pizza? This pizza place’s name may not be as well-known as other brands in our towns, like Greenwich, Yellow Cab, Domino’s, Pizza Hut, Shakey’s Angel’s Pizza, and Lotsa Pizza. However, when you pass by their branches, you’ll see plenty of customers waiting for their orders. Ella’s Pizza is a low-key

How I Make Sausage Pizza Ramyeon

There’s this Buldak Carbonara Ramyeon recipe going around on TikTok. It’s a creamy ramyeon topped with cheese sauce, melted cheese, Vienna sausages, and a boiled egg. It’s like a sausage pizza. And you know what’s bad? I always see it at midnight, when the kitchen lights are off and my stomach is growling! Tonight, I’m

Next Stop: Genki Sushi!

Japan is far ahead of us when it comes to technology, and conveyor belt sushi, where plates of sushi move along a conveyor belt for diners to pick as they pass, is one proof of that. Genki Sushi is a popular Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain, known for its affordable, quick, and convenient dining experience.

How I Make Pakistani Spiced Beef Shank Stew

In the first episode, “Mumbai,” of the latest season of Netflix’s Somebody Feed Phil, the first dish featured was Mutton Nihari. Nihari is a slow-cooked meat stew, richly flavored with spices or masala. Besides India, the dish is also common in Pakistan, where beef shank is the usual meat used, which is what we’ll have

The Unlimited Korean BBQ Experience At Mashitta

It is a rainy July in Pinamalayan, yet the gloomy weather didn’t stop locals from trying and dining at the newest Korean BBQ restaurant in town. It was coincidental that I discovered Mashitta Unlimited Korean BBQ and Hotpot when an explosion incident happened in Mr. Won’s Samgyeopsal so I was becoming distant to Korean BBQ