ZHANGJIAJIE The author taking in the sights on top of the Avatar Hallelujah Mountains in Zhangjiajie in northwestern China's Hunan Province I remember being told once that if the history and pre-history of the Earth was quickly time lapsed in order to fit in a 24-hour period, the human race would...
BACOLOD CITY – Mayor Alfredo Abelardo “Albee” Benitez is pushing this city as a slow food destination in Asia. BENITEZ (Glazyl Masculino) Benitez said on Tuesday, November 28, that the city government is negotiating with Slow Food International to promote food tourism here. “We don’t want...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has launched a mobile food facility in Western Visayas. The Food on-the-road Innovation and Processing Facility (FoodtrIP) was one of the key programs on exhibit during the recent National Science and Technology Week here. The...
By YVETTE TAN In Avengers: Infinity War, Thanos wanted assemble the Infinity Gauntlet so he could eradicate half of all life in the universe because he claimed that genocide is what is needed to restore balance and to keep resources from being depleted by overpopulation. This was not his reason for...
Have you heard the phrase, “Variety is the spice of life?” Well, variety is the spice of the cruising life, for sure! Cruises offer more variety, which leads to a better overall value and experience. With further inspection and review of this list, you’ll...
A HOLIDAY TREAT Standing at over 11 meters, this gingerbread house is made out of 2,100 pieces of gingerbread tiles The confectionary wonder stands 11-meters tall, made out of 2,100 pieces of gingerbread tiles intricately designed by Newport World Resorts (NWR) executive pastry chef Ariel Reyes,...
LEAFY GREEN GOODNESS Malunggay is rich in vitamins and minerals that help keep the body strong (Illustration from Freepik) There were no concrete walls between houses in our barrio. Instead, we had low-growing trees from which we harvested flowers, fruits, and leaves that went into our favorite...
BEEFY GOODNESS Each burger is complimented by caramelized onions, fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, chutney, cabbage slaw, mouthwatering cheddar cheese, pickles, and bacon Presented with a huge slab of juicy steak, men feel closer to their Neanderthal ancestry. This statement is backed by science. In...
WHAT'S FOR LUNCH The grand entrance bridge to the ethnic Shanjiang Miao Village, 20 kilometers from the main town Fenghuang. So much to do in Zhangjaijie, but where to eat? Incidentally, there is a restaurant in the village that serves Xiang cuisine ceremoniously I still have a hard time...
Sen. Cynthia Villar urged the public to patronize the country's local products which in turn will help build a strong economy. (Photo from Villar Foundation Facebook page) She made the remark during the Association of Laguna Food Processors' (ALAFOP) Calabarzon Food Solutions...
SERVING NOSTALGIA Tivoli Royale Country Club executive chef Emmanuel Jonnel Roxas with sous chef Jomhar Marcial (right) and chef de partie Reynan Pascual (left) Behind the fun and active lifestyle at Tivoli Royale Country Club is a food culture that openly embraces familiar and straightforward...
Kasubha (Wikipedia) Grandma was famous in our hometown both for dishes that were simple peasant fare as well as elaborate fiesta offerings which reflect traditions of all the segments of the population of her home province, Cavite. Caviteñas with her expertise were much in demand in the...
