Manila cannot be easily defined by one aspect alone. Within its gritty and authentic character lie numerous hidden treasures waiting to be uncovered. Discovering its rich history reveals a capital city that excites the senses with a variety of sights and sounds. View this post on Instagram A...
Still unresolved is the great debate about what our national dish is: sinigang or adobo. But there is no question what majority would pick as our country's national fish. Bangus (milkfish) is sold everywhere; from the rocky hills of Batanes to the beautiful islands of Tawi-Tawi. It is consumed by...
Sisig has been a mainstay in Filipino cuisine. One of the earliest records related to the dish dates as far back as 1732, after an Augustinian friar defined it in a dictionary he was working on. At the time, it was described as a salad of sorts that utilized green guava or papaya, dressed in salt,...
No rest for the wicked, no habrá paz para los malvados, especially if you are an artist chef like Bruce Ricketts and like his wife, Jae de Veyra Pickrell, pure creative and intellectual, whom we call the principal nerd, along with Stephanie Zubiri, at our book club The Very Extra Book Club. So...
Coffee plays many vital roles in our lives: it's a stimulant, rich in antioxidants, boosts mood, anchors daily routines, fosters social connections, and has significant economic impact. It's more than just a beverage; it's an experience. In the Philippines, 80% of Filipinos consume an average of...
Philippine Airlines (PAL) brings Filipino flavors onboard with new and exciting flavor fusions for a limited run – straight from the Filipino table to the skies. This year, Asia’s first and longest-serving airline is elevating flight experiences with new renditions of the Philippines’...
In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the iconic Piña Colada, Hilton Hotels in the Philippines are set to honor the beloved Hilton-born tropical cocktail with a series of exclusive offers and events throughout the entire month of July. Hilton proudly commemorates the invention of the...
With their GenSea initiative, Cold Storage has partnered with Save Philippine Seas and put sustainability as one of the cornerstones of their corporate DNA. It may have all begun with the dream of making quality frozen seafood accessible and affordable to Filipinos, but fast forward several...
Photo shows (L-R): Saffron dining room with pool views, Spanish beer at Enye and Aka Private Room Cebu is always a good idea, if you want sun, sea, sky, and sand without leaving the city, without really being away from it all. It’s a good weekend breather, whether for a two-day break or an...
The Hershey Company in the Philippines has launched Hershey's Choco Balls. These bite-sized chocolates, filled with crunchy cookie pieces, promise to be a hit with snack lovers across the nation. Hershey's Choco Balls are set to become a favorite among Gen Z and millennials, offering a perfect...
by CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL Freshly cooked rice is delightfully tender and fragrant, but not the best choice for fried rice due to its soft, moist texture. In this Nigerian-inspired curried meal-in-a-skillet, we use plain, chilled cooked rice so the grains “fry” up light and fluffy. The recipe, from...
It was Jenny’s birthday I was racking my brain on where to find a nice restaurant for her dinner celebration. In my younger years, Prince Albert at the Intercontinental Hotel in Makati was my go-to. I remember having an all-foie gras dinner there prepared by Chef Cyrille Soenen. Memorable! I...
