Category: Travel and Food
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Jollibee brings back its legendary Amazing Aloha Yumburger
The Amazing Aloha yumburger has been one of my favorite Jollibee dish when I was a child. I remember the sweet-savory taste of the pineapple ring blended perfectly with crispy bacon, 100% pure beef patty, fresh lettuce and drizzled with honey mustard dressing. Who would not want this scrumptious meal to be back on the…
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French Cooking on the Filipino home with Chef Xavier Btesh
French cuisine can be intimidating to learn. Their style of cooking can seem sophisticated, but it is not rocket science. The right techniques, ingredients, and dining mentality, is all you need for creating amazing French meals in your very own kitchen. It is simple and familiar comfort food as Chef Xavier Btesh demonstrates in the recent Maya Kitchen Culinary Elite Series. He…
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Get Your Grill on with Weber Now Available at True Value
I always enjoy Sunday’s with the family grilling our hearts out as we waited for our favorite fish or meat to cooked. Last Sunday and also Father’s day I was invited to first hand experience the versatile uses of a weber griller and its accessories. In collaboration with one of my favorite store which is…
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Food Park Guide: Food Alley
We are a nation of food lovers. Nowadays, trying out something new means visiting the nearby foodpark. It might also entail taking a trip far from our vicinity to satisfy our palates. Just like explorers of the olden days, we would roam anywhere to look for new dishes & food ideas. Foodtrucks are spreading like…
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Senyor Juan: Unique and Innovative Suman Latik
Growing up, one of my favorite afternoon snacks is suman. Suman is a sweet sticky rice cake that is steamed with coconut milk while wrapped by a banana leaf. This Filipino delicacy is best enjoyed through dipping it in sugar or drizzling it with latik. I often find myself craving for one but nowadays there…
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Bo’s Coffee Your Homegrown Brew Opens a new Branch in BF Aguirre
Bo’s coffee has always been my favorite coffee shop since I was in college. Apart from the shop’s aesthetically pleasing design, their locally-produced coffee is what keeps me from coming back. Coffee is a staple piece in my table, may it be breakfast, lunch or dinner. As a nurse I have to stay awake and…
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Summer Fun with Gardenia Pocket Sandwiches
Since Summer vacation is already in effect, the kids have more time to be glued unto their electronic devices and prefer to stay indoors. My 9-year old niece, Cassie, had never been to Intramuros before so I planned a whole day to explore it with her. Intramuros is one of the oldest core districts in…
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6 Restaurants to try at Carnival Food Park
Aside from being the Shoe Capital of the Philippines, Marikina has been keeping up with the current trend in the food scene,thus, the presence of food parks. I have heard of Carnival food park when my best friend showed me a clip of a tour that was done to promote the latter. I was privileged…
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BO’S COFFEE, THE ALL-FILIPINO CAFE, OPENS ITS NEWEST BRANCH AT UP TOWN CENTER
I fell in love with Bo’s coffee ever since I first tasted their mixed berry tea at their Mall of Asia Branch. What I also love about Bos coffee is their advocacy and continuing support for our locally produced coffee beans. Thus when you buy a cup of coffee it gives ample support to our…
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Bakers Maison introduces more delightful artisan discoveries
Bakers Maison, Gardenia’s artisanal specialty bakery café, introduces more exciting and delectable ways to enjoy its wide array of artisan breads. In the recently held bloggers gathering at the Bakers Maison Glorietta 4 Branch, members of the Bloggers Association of the Philippines have witnessed various recipes using Bakers Maison Whole Wheat Baguette, Ciabatta Classico, Sourdough…