One of my most favorite places in the world is San Francisco. To me, apart from the perfect weather all year round, they have one of the widest mix of cuisines from all over the world. Here, if the food isn’t good, survival is an impossibility. Add to that, my sister Mariles lives here which...
AN AFFORDABLE TREASURE Instant noodles have become a favorite go-to meal due to its easy prep time and affordability By Alma Wendy Yu There are days we do not want to spend more than 10 minutes cooking in the kitchen. After a long day, we want something quick and still filling. In these times, we...
Illustration Freepik The holiday season is upon us; it's in the cool mornings and long Christmas station ID songs that seem never-ending. And, of course, it is the time of year for special meals and Christmas food baskets. Large corporations send expensive food baskets to present and prospective...
The holiday season is all about getting together with family and friends and creating new memories. For many, the best way to make special moments is through curated food and drinks. If you’re among the many who are planning events for the festive season, a wine and cheese tasting can be the...
AN APPLE ALTERNATIVE When apples were rare, sayote was often found to be a suitable substitute even when making dessert (Photo Freepik) Apples were a real luxury when I was growing up in the 1950s. Post-war Philippine laws imposed strict import controls to conserve dollars yet favored the entry of...
Finalist Jinglin Ng NUS Baba House Since the launch of Grand Hyatt Singapore ’s “ Moments of More ” contest in late August, a total of 726 international participants have shared creative stories of their personal experiences and hidden gems in Singapore. The grand prize winner of...
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...
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...
