Having been to Taipei a few times already, this beautiful destination still leaves me longing come back again and again. I miss the food, the night markets, and yes, even the hotels. And so, when I visited Taipei again last month, I was ecstatic to learn that we were billeted at this nice boutique hotel […]
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 […]
Xing Fu Tang – More than just delicious milk tea!
Milk tea has been the rave and go-to drink recently because of the surge of various milk tea places all over the country. Even the options one can enjoy when ordering a drink are plenty — milk tea, fruit tea, sweetness level, and even sinkers. But not all milk tea places are created equally, and […]
My JoyRide! foodventure experience
Whenever I’m in BGC, there are usually only two things I think of — shopping and eating. With all the stores, restaurants, and even food kiosks around, you will never get bored and hungry. And since we’re in the topic of food and BGC, here’s something new that you and your tummy might want to […]
Oh, yeah! Beard Papa’s is back in Greenhills!
I’m not really a fan of sweets, BUT, as close friends and family would know, I am a huge sucker for cream puffs! Give me flowers and cream puffs any day and I will give you the moon and the stars! Hahaha! But seriously, I am just really happy that there’s a Beard Papa’s branch […]
Enjoying good grub at The Grid Food Market
I have been very picky when it comes to restaurants lately because some of the restaurants that we usually dine in are have sadly started to become a disappointment. That’s why I am always on the lookout for up and coming restaurants; even old restaurants with new menus. One such place is The Grid Food […]
Dining at two Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurants in Taipei
During my recent trip to Taiwan with Taiwan Tourism Bureau, I was able to dine at two Michelin’s Bib Gourmand restaurants. An establishment that carries the Michelin Bib Gourmand rating signifies “good quality, good value cooking”; food is very good with very reasonable prices. According to the Michelin website, to qualify for this distinction, establishments […]
Dreyfus Cuisine: Homemade Taco + Taco Shells using Jolly Claro Palm Oil
A few years back, I blogged about my Taco recipe and how I do my taco shells because I am not a fan of the usual store-bought corn shells. Actually, I don’t make my own shell from scratch, but rather, I buy Lumpia wrappers and deep fry them instead. It is a little bit more […]
Join the Serenitea Trivia Nights Tour and prepare for lots of fun!
Growing up in the 80s meant I was able to enjoy watching Sesame Street up until when my kids were born. I love seeing the characters Ernie & Bert, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Mr. Snuffleupagus on the boob tube. I would also sing along to the show’s main theme (“…can you tell me how […]
Bring Your Own Bottle and visit the NutriAsia BYOB store at The Mind Museum!
As a consumer, I always try to find ways on how to recycle bottles and containers of condiments that I use. Sometimes, I use bottles as flower vases or old containers as a bin for laundry items instead of just throwing them away. I also donate some of them to various organizations who can make […]