Don’t mind its pungent smell, fermented food is the dish to eat these days. Atsarang papaya (photo by Obsidian Soul) Major media organizations around the world rely heavily on local sources and analysts when writing stories. In the Philippines, one of the most credible and sought-after political...
They look ravishingly delicious! Blackpink style with ramen noodles, rice, and nori by Ruby Perman “Don’t play with your food.” That’s what our moms used to tell us when we were younger. Kids’ imaginations go into many places and, at times, manifest way beyond the play area. The thought...
Manila Bulletin Lifestyle talks to Audrey Mooney and Monica Magsanoc of the Manila Takeout initiative. Monica Magsanoc and Aubrey Mooney. In the background are "Made Nice" shirt designed by Soleil Ignacio and the "Lagrima" shirt designed by Miguel Lugtu and Ian Anderson. It is no secret that...
Fat is where the flavors are at. Image from Juanitz Aligue I just watched famous food vlogger Mark Wiens go on a trip to Mexico with some companions. After doing a street food tacos tour of Tijuana, they continued south to Popotla, a fishing village teeming with every fresh seafood you can...
It also has tapioca pearls inside! Photo from Bobba Donuts MNL If you think you’re done with your list of quarantreats to try, you may want to spare a little room for this dessert. Foodies Jed Gamir and his wife chef Bekah Cuneta managed to bring Filipinos’ craving for boba or bubble milk tea...
While it can be a challenge for some, making desserts can be fun especially when you follow simple recipes and use ingredients that you can find at home. For your next dessert project, you can try these easy-to-make treats using Swiss Miss: A cold, sweet fix with Swiss Miss Ice Satisfy your...
Mercato Centrale is launching an app in partnership with MultiSys Technologies. Mercato Central platform dashboard and homepage for merchants The current health crisis and quarantine restrictions prompted various businesses and organizations to go digital as people now either prefer or are forced...
The pairing is intoxicatingly good. Carbonnade Beef and Beer Stew by Cooking with hana A homestyle dish that speaks of comfort food is beef short ribs cooked in beer. Popular in French restaurants called Boeuf Carbonnade, this dish integrates the flavors of dark beer, onions, and...
The legacy of The Oasis Paco Park Hotel and the treasures inside My Kitchen restaurant. The Oasis Paco Park Hotel (Image from TripAdvisor) The Oasis Paco Park Hotel, secretly loved and shared by business travelers, foreign correspondents, and retirees, is no more. Gone too are its major...
‘How can you drain rice with a colander, it’s not pasta.’ Nigel Ng and Hersha Patel (Photo from Nigel Ng Facebook page) An integral part of the Filipino dining table, rice is the perfect side to any local viand. Rice, being among the prime produce of the Philippines, is cooked in many ways....
Missing hotel quality food? Gourmet to-go boxes will be your salvation. Video and images by Noel Pabalate Richmonde Hotels’ Taste of Asia Black Box offers a delightful serving of Nasi Goreng and Pad Thai. “This is what your future looks like,” says Cleofe Albiso , group...
Fresh food picks! STRAIGHT FROM THE FARM These fresh vegetables came all the way from Baguio From the start of the lockdown, our hearts have gone out to a lot of people in need. Initial concerns and support went out to our local farmers. Group chats have been filled with people sharing messages on...
