When the rain pours, you also need to pour out all the nutrition and protection that your family needs. Especially with the flu season and the coming rainy months, it’s never been more important to strengthen your loved ones’ health and immunity. So why wait until they’re sick, when...
LET IT FLOW Expect free flowing drinks and unlimited food during the event (Photo from the The Grand Wine Experience Facebook page) The 21st Grand Wine Experience, one of Southeast Asia’s biggest wine events, will take place on Nov. 15, 2024, at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Manila. This year's...
If you had asked me a few weeks ago what the most surprising ingredient at an afternoon tea in Tokyo might be, I would never have guessed bananas. But on Sept. 25, the Philippine Embassy in Japan hosted a delightful twist on the traditional tea experience—aptly called the Banana Afternoon Tea at...
Each sushi evokes a lofty sensation on the palate in the way the Japanese are able to create impressions of perfection in a world where no perfection is possible, such as in their pursuit of kōgōshii , meaning heavenly. Snuggled on the ground floor of the high-rise residential project The Montane...
Jasmine at New World Makati Jasmine, the premium Chinese restaurant at New World Makati Hotel, recently unveiled its newly launched à la carte menu. Led by Executive Chinese Chef Brandon Ng, who brings 28 years of hospitality experience, the reimagined menu strikes a balance between traditional...
Media representatives were recently invited to an event hosted by Potatoes USA, a marketing and research organization founded in 1971 to promote U.S. potatoes. Held at the Brittany Hotel BGC’s test kitchen, the event, led by Potatoes USA brand ambassador Chef Kalel Chan, featured creative ways to...
Lizzie Zobel, Irene Marcos-Araneta, Monique Siguion-Reyna, and Maricris Floirendo-Brias Tina and Ricco Ocampo welcomed guests to their home, for an intimate lunch that highlighted the holiday collections of their CasaCollective.PH, and daughter Betina’s PuroLino.PH. And in typical Ricco-style, an...
For this installment, four wonderful female authors and their latest works are reviewed. From noir fiction, to ‘time travel’, crime, and the metaphysical; these women write courageously and should be applauded. Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner This latest from Kushner is shortlisted...
Fans of McDonald’s Flavor Fest from last June 2024 will have more to enjoy as it returns with Wild West-inspired Chicken McNuggets sauces paired with tropical fruit fizz drinks. The returning Classic Ranch sauce will be joined by the new Cheesy Smoked Chili sauce, along with refreshing Green...
The Japanese External Trade Organization (JETRO) is tasked with improving trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world. Here in the Philippines, one of its more regular and visible initiatives has been promoting Japanese food and beverages. This coincides nicely with the continued...
Seas of Stories Bea Policarpio September 7, 2024 – October 5, 2024 Sometimes we forget that we are part of a sublime whole. We are— clouds in the same sky flowers in the same field waves in the same ocean Each of us contains a sea of stories that ebb and flow into each other. Isn’t it...
Photos by Aileen Adalid Just a 3.5-hour plane ride from Manila, the island of Guam is an ideal destination for those looking to experience pristine beaches, beautiful landscapes, thrilling activities, and exciting tax-free shopping. Whether for first-timers on a US trip or for returning visitors,...
