PICKLED PLEASURES Pickles are created by immersing fresh fruits or vegetables such as cucumbers in an acidic liquid or saltwater brine Filipinos love pickles , which are at the top of the list when shopping for supplies in preparation for a special meal or feast. The pickles we love are sweet....
Filipinos are no longer a stranger to *omakase*. The Japanese phrase, used at restaurants, means “entrusting” the whole dining experience to the chef, instead of ordering what one feels like eating. Although it is also often tailored to the diner’s wishes, depending on the budget, as well as...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The City Health Office (CHO) is looking into the death of two children and the hospitalization of their sibling after reportedly eating poisonous leaves which were boiled and served by their grandmother on Monday in Barangay Maasin here. The CHO is looking into reports that the...
The Philippines is expecting from France 200,000 euros (P12 million) worth of assistance as Paris is helping Manila attain food security for needy children. French Minister of State for Development, Francophonie and International Partnerships Chrysoula Zacharopoulou made the announcement on...
After its abrupt closure in 2022, %Arabica Philippines is back and ready to serve Filipino coffee lovers at its newest store located at Mitsukoshi BGC in Taguig City. %Arabica Philippines store in Mitsukoshi BGC As previously reported, its latest local coffee shop boasts a white and minimalist...
There is a beautiful beach resort I visit every so often. Coral View in Morong, Bataan is a beach getaway not too far from Manila. Every time I visit the place, I get excited because along the way there are many food establishments you can choose from to turn your beach getaway into a food trip as...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Thursday, July 27 vowed to help the Marcos administration bring down inflation. In an interview in Parañaque City, Go echoed President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.'s sentiments on how the nation has been grappling with inflationary pressures, largely due to global...
Imagine yourself sitting by the beach enjoying a drink as you listen to the soothing sounds of the waves splashing by the shore. You’ve put on your best tropical outfit, laid down on the sand to watch the sunset, and gone full-on Jimmy Buffett mode with not a thing to worry about as you live the...
Like many of my contemporaries, I was raised in a home shared by three generations. We had no maids. Relatives came to help and were in turn raised like members of the family. They were sent to school along with the children of the household. Such was the case with distant cousin Gloria, who was...
By DANAH GUTIERREZ AUTHENTIC AKLANON Dishes in LA-UD’s set menu Boracay is known for its stunning white sand beaches and vibrant nightlife, but it’s also booming with gastronomic establishments and a plethora of dining options. Among the many restaurants that dot the island, La-ud Restaurant at...
Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual, has proposed that government adopts what he called a “supply chain control tower” approach complete with a six-point action agenda to manage the country’s food logistics and challenges and ensure food security. Pascual, a former academician...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it has been taking proactive measures to address the challenges and uncertainties posed by the current global developments to ensuring a stable and reliable food supply in the country. During the State of the Nation Address, President Ferdinand R....
