Who would’ve thought that I’d be able to bake Italian Grissini (Breadsticks in English)? I’m actually surprised that it was so easy for a non-baker like me to make this, but with the help of Executive Pastry Chef Laetitia Moreau of École Ducasse Manila Campus who gave simple instructions, my Italian Grissini turned out to […]
Food
Lockdown Chows 4: Orell’s, Purple Palayok, Hearts and Bells
For part 4 of my Lockdown Chows series, I am featuring a variety of delights: A snack, a main entree, and a meal ender. Check out my newest Lockdown Chows picks Orell’s by Pempeyo Banana Thins I’ve been a fan of Orell’s by Pempeyo since 2016 and I always get excited whenever I eat this. […]
Lockdown Chows 2: Figaro and Tien Ma’s
Last Mother’s Day was dedicated to my “me-time” – No cooking! My morning was dedicated to doing my make-up, fixing my hair, and waiting for our Mother’s Day lunch delivery to arrive. Since I was craving for some Taiwanese food, I ordered some pre-cooked meals from Tien Ma’s. I’ve tried their dishes before and it […]
Lockdown Chows 1: Home cooked goodness from Plana’s Pantry
This lockdown (ECQ) has made me even busier in the kitchen because of my non-stop cooking. There are times when I just want to stay in bed and relax instead. And so, when moments like that come, I can simply pickup my phone and order some home-cooked favorites from Plana’s Pantry. Mommas need a break, […]
Dreyfus Cuisine: Homemade ice cream and Affogato
Summer is really here and the heat is making me crazy! It will definitely make me even crazier when I see our electricity bill next month! So, apart from air conditioning, I have to find other creative ways to make myself and the rest of the family cool down a bit especially during these hot […]
Fuwa Fuwa Deli Bread – Our new favorite!
My family and I are suckers for bread; from pandesal, to your typical loaf, to baguettes, croissants, and even cheesy ensaymadas. And I’m just really happy to know that there are now establishments selling quality bread like Fuwa Fuwa Deli Bread. Fuwa Fuwa, by the way, happens to be my daughter’s go-to brand when it […]
Serenitea Choco Christmas Drinks and 2020 Diary
In just a few more days, 2020 will be here. So, I am making sure to keep tabs on my schedule for the coming year. And what better way for an OC like me to do it than writing it all down! Good thing I already got my Serenitea 2020 Diary. I’ve been so busy […]
Seaking celebrates 20 years by launching their Wild Alaskan Salmon line
I rarely attend brand and product events lately, but when I do, it’s because I really believe and use that particular product. A good example of this is the 20th anniversary celebration of Seaking. Superb Catch, Inc., the company behind trusted seafood brand Seaking celebrated its 20th anniversary recently at Makati Shangri-la Hotel. The siblings […]
One Michelin Star PUTIEN opens in Manila!
I remember waiting in line with my husband at Putien Singapore but left disappointed because we weren’t able to get a seat in time. Thankfully, just last November 14, we were able to finally try this One-Michelin Star restaurant here at The Podium. Yay! It made me (and my tummy) oh so happy! PUTIEN is […]
Dreyfus Cuisine: Keta Salmon Chunks Rice Topping
Whenever I see salmon in the grocery or market, it would always remind me of my daughter Isabella. That’s because of 2 things: She loves salmon. And she always says that she would rather eat seafood over any other kind of meat anytime. So, I have been stocking up on SeaKing products for quite some […]