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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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3 Good Reasons To Go On a FoodTrail at Bai Hotel Cebu
After months of eating home-cooked meals or take-out deliveries in the comfort of my home due to the pandemic, I have acquired this nagging fear in me — “fear of eating out.” That anxiety of going out of my comfort zone and dining in a restaurant kept building up when I first got out in September. I started taking it slow and had my first coffee and a good meal with my friends in an alfresco dining set-up. When I […] Read More
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Quarantine Delivery: South Point Food Express
Last Wednesday, I received a food delivery from South Point Food Express just in time for early dinner. The food package consisted of Hamal Sisig, Hamal Chicken Feet, Sisig, Pork Adobo, and Batchoy. All these were just perfect for a cool rainy food binge. TORTANG TALONG (rice meal Php50) The eggplant omelette is fried with a little crisp on the exterior and the whole mix of eggplant, egg, and veggies make it into a delicious meal which is very tasty. […] Read More
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Mad About Waterfront’s Seven Stations of UNO Madness
Last weekend I got to preview an ultimate food trail when Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino brings back its crowd-favorite, Seven Stations of UNO Madness. Boy! It’s one of those food trails that I went to that had my tummy full to the brim! Read on and know why… SEVEN STATIONS OF UNO MADNESS The city’s one-stop-shop for world-class culinary offers never stops aiming to greater new heights of their latest offerings to their guests as Waterfront Cebu’s outstanding […] Read More
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Where to find the best lengua in Cebu
Years ago, my father once let us taste a not so ordinary dish. An ox-tongue dish called Lengua Estofada. I was skeptic at first to try because it was something new to me. However, when I tasted it, lengua had become one of my favorite dishes that I can never say no to. I love how tender it is and so deliciously rich in flavor. So last Christmas Eve, I started to crave for lengua and I remembered this Spanish […] Read More
