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Korean-Inspired Eating Spot: Cafe Elim
On a beautiful Thursday morning, my good friend, Kray, and I had an early brunch at Cafe Elim. I discovered the cafe when my sister recommended this cafe for having one of the best cakes in town. The menu has a wide spread of pastries, beverages from tea to coffee, smoothies to yogurt, yellow toast sandwiches, pasta, and sumptuous meals that can be enjoyed all day. The interior has a cozy feel as you stepped into the cafe with warm […] Read More
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Dig in some freebies and discounts with Bicester Cafe’s loyalty card
Great news for all the foodies out there! Cebu’s favorite corner and brunch place is giving away freebies and discounts! You read it right 🙂 Homegrown Bicester Cafe gives back to its loyal customers with its recently launched loyalty program. HOW TO GET A BICESTER CAFE LOYALTY CARD For a minimum order of Php300 in-store or via in-house delivery, you get a loyalty card for FREE and enjoy rewards as you go. Every time you order, you get to earn […] Read More
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Solo Dating at IL Corso Food Yard
I spent my Mother’s Day this year by treating myself out to a sunset grill foodtrail at IL Corso Food Yard. Before that, I surprised my sister with her favorite mocha crunch cake from Sans Rival and went straight to Uly’s to surprise his mom with Sans Rival’s Oreo cake and ice cream, too. Then for the first time since the pandemic, I rode a free bus ride to Il Corso. Thanks, My Bus. SUNSET FOODTRAIL JOHN LEMON John Lemon’s […] Read More
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Don John’s Hot Chicken: Is It Worth It or Nay?
For weeks, I’ve been seeing in TikTok of people going crazy with Nashville chicken. What makes it so enticing is how they dipped the chicken in hot chicken oil. Then while I was scrolling in my Facebook feeds, I saw this restaurant serving Nashville chicken. So I dropped by Don John’s Hot Chicken in The Greenery Mabolo with my boyfriend for dinner. There was a long line at the counter and most of the tables were taken. Good thing we […] Read More
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Quick Recipe: Tuna Spread & Tuna Quick Bite Hacks
Around 2013, I discovered my own tuna spread recipe by accident when my Mom had some guests over and she had no time to cook. I saw a loaf of bread and a couple of canned tuna in the pantry so I told her we’ll fix them some tuna sandwiches. That time I was so squeamish having to chop some onions and garlic so I put them both in the blender and even the tuna (last minute). Then it turned […] Read More
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ChocOryza: A Little Girl’s Love for Rice
One February afternoon, I was down in the dumps lying on the sofa. I received a message that a delivery was on its way. A few minutes later, I received a beautiful sweet treat from The Chocolate Queen, Raquel Toquero-Choa. Seeing the beautiful package filled with The Chocolate Chamber chocolate treats before me, my mood lightened up. Like a little kid seeing a bunch of candies in one basket! The huge box with the name, ChocOryza, piqued my curiosity. So […] Read More
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Three Ways to Go Loco with Coco
It’s common knowledge that most people are fond of eating chocolates. The aroma, taste, and the effect on people which evokes memories of childhood are what makes chocolates so well-loved. According to studies, chocolates tell our brain to produce feel-good chemicals to soothe our nerves and make us happy. That’s why when everything goes wrong, I always turn to chocolates to perk me up. Imagine how happy I was when I got a special delivery from my former student, James. […] Read More
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Quick Recipe: Lechon Fried Rice
It’s the holiday season once again and families are gathered to bond over sumptuous home cooking which we all love and enjoy. Of course, one of the staple food served is the roasted pig, or what we, Filipinos, fondly call Lechon Baboy. Then we always cook our lechon left-overs either fried and crispy or paksiw for several days. For some, the lechon paksiw even runs for a couple of weeks! Days before Christmas, Dad was craving some lechon for dinner. […] Read More
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Balay Pasko, where the heart of Filipino Christmas spirit resides
Bluewater Resorts officially welcomed Pasko sa Bluewater through the ceremonial lighting of the Puno ng Pag-Asa. The theme is a wordplay in Filipino which means, “tree of hope” or “full of hope.” The tree lighting also paved the way for the opening of the Balay Pasko, a home of holiday sweets and treats. The Christmas House is one of the treasured gems of the resort. In fact, it is a sweet little house that boasts of the best of Bluewater […] Read More
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#QuarantineDelivery: Sweetness Overload with Daphne’s Homemade Desserts
When I first caught a glimpse of the choco flan from my friend’s profile and learned that she’s baking desserts that I totally love as a kid, without hesitation I ordered her choco flan and brownies. My friend, Gid, even added an extra tub of classic flan and got me so excited. As expected, the dark choco flan has the right cocoa flavor and it’s so creamy! The fudge brownies are so moist, chewy, and rich in flavor, as well. […] Read More
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