The pleasures of the table come from the thoughtfulness of people Lolo Andoy was a very nationalistic Caviteňo, who insisted that only Tagalog be spoken in his home, even by his university-educated children and grandchildren. He subscribed to Tagalog newspapers and listened only to Tagalog radio...
With all the perils we have experienced this 2020, our relationship with canned goods became more vital. From being an instant meals during typhoons, volcanic eruptions, and the pandemic, canned goods are among the things that helped us survive this year. Channeling that kind gesture that comes in...
Remember 'you are never denied, and only redirected' We all have those days when everything seems to not fall in their proper place that you couldn't help but sit back and cry. That's what a now viral social media post is all about. Entrepreneur known as Chef Elpi shared his sentiments on Facebook...
Presuming it was named for the airport code of their favorite city, Barcelona; BCN of the Bistro Group has done it’s own share of traveling and changing neighborhoods. I recall it’s first incarnation in Legaspi Village, on the then-trendy culinary outpost of Bolanos St. Then pre-pandemic, in...
'Tis the season for sipping! For milk tea lovers, December is not just a time for Christmas, but also a season of milk tea holiday craze. For its 12th year, beloved milk tea brand Serenitea is bringing back the love with its annual Jumbo Cups promo. Until Dec. 18, Filipinos can have their large...
Trust us, you won't even miss lechon If there is one event when we can all strip away our dining inhibitions, it is during Christmas. We just can't help but have a good feasting time during the holidays. We throw calorie counting in the air and devour everything on the table because that's what...
Get to know her sorbetes creations with her ice cream brand Manila St. Once you hear that particular bell ring, you know you're in for a good treat. Sorbetes is among the many street side desserts we grew up loving. It offers a delicious solution to summertime dilemmas, and the best part of...
With over 600 stores in the Philippines, this McDonald's site is definitely among the standouts Mcdonald's San Pedro, Laguna (Photo by @ super_tikoy) Did you know that the latest branch of fast food giant McDonald's stands on a legacy ancestral house in Laguna? Established last July, this store in...
Here's the answer for your insatiable thirst for milk tea goodness! Macao Imperial Tea is sure to bring the holiday cheers with its "partea" gallon of milk tea, available starting tomorrow! It's pretty undeniable that Filipinos love milk tea , but a serving of this size takes it to another level....
Filipino fashion designer Rajo Laurel collaborates with homegrown brand Casa Juan for a dinnerware collection featuring his fashion illustrations. The arrival of his first line of special plates couldn't be more timely as holiday parties are now happening. Many of the so-called platitos and...
Artisanal social enterprise Zarah Juan teases an upcoming collaboration project with canned sardines brand Ligo through a series of cryptic posts. Famous for her works celebrating Filipino heritage, designer Zarah Juan sure knows how to inject culture, humor, and causes in her designs. In...
Soda brand RC Cola Philippines created online buzz last month with its not-so-usual campaign ad. The same goes with its latest ad. If you think the madness ended with the mother-son drama and their bottle heads back cups, well you’re in for another weird ride. The brand’s new ad started off...
