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BOTD
Popped in at the Red Dot Happy Skin launch to say hi to makeup maven Mara Manuel who was giving makeup lessons the whole Saturday afternoon. My Ziya bag is deceiving because I can’t leave home without...
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Writing the Ilocos adventure story for Mabuhay Magazine
Life never ceases to surprise. I was asked by Mabuhay Magazine, the inflight magazine of Philippine Airlines, to write about my own turf. Though I’ve been writing little stories in the blog, writing...
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Shop for less at Dapitan Arcade
Soul and character is the drawing power of the unobtrusive Dapitan Arcade, tucked in an area in Quezon City (within eyeshot from the peopled streets of Manila). The swift travel through a...
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Piling-pili from Bicol
Got pili sweets from my sis-in-law and a wonderful friend, Pinky Losantas-Co, who has always brought home a slice of Bicol from her travels to her home province. Pili (like abaca and coconut) is...
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The Fruit Garden Luxury Jams @ the FoodPrints Christmas Special
It’s the first day of December tomorrow, a Monday, it’s also the airing of the FoodPrints Christmas Special! Inviting you to watch at 9PM on the Lifestyle Network. Because Chef Sandy Daza’s holiday...
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Taste N See Toasted Pastillas from Bulacan
Fresh creamy pastillas from Bulacan was a childhood favorite. I saw how pastillas is cooked during a FoodPrints adventure with Chef Sandy Daza in the northern province nearest to Manila, and we...
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The Originals
Meet my dad and mom. They’re back in LA after a few days vacation in the Philippines. Dad loves Chinese food, most specially maki at Delicious. BTW, still the best maki in Chinatown. Mom loves pancit...
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Laoag Lantern Parade kicks off Christmas festivities
The lighted Laoag sign was “transported” to the Tobacco Monopoly Monument for the annual Lantern Parade. Getting the first whiff of Christmas, promenaders and selfie addicts gathered at the Aurora...
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The Philippines welcomes H&M
We’ve heard stories about the horrific lines at the launch of H&M Philippines. I was one of the people who got thrilled about the Swedish brand’s entry into the Philippine retail scene. It’s not...
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A life less ordinary
Took these photos with a Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 on my way to Florida from Binondo. Instead of walking some blocks to Recto for a jeepney, I took a jeepney, plying around the Manila City Hall, right...
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More BTS of the FoodPrints Christmas Special
Did you watch the FoodPrints Christmas Special on LN last Monday? December 8 (tomorrow) is the continuation of the holiday edition. It really felt a lot different watching the show on TV than when we...
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Revisiting a classic: Hizon’s Cakes and Pastries
Brought Brandon to experience the timeless eats at Hizon’s. Well, I’ve been thinking up their mocha and caramel cakes whenever someone is having a birthday. Besides the American-inspired entrees and...
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Dim sum and more at Golden Fortune Seafood Restaurant
Hearty eating is compatible with dining with my parents. Three times in a row, we ate at the Golden Fortune Seafood Restaurant that has been around for a long time at the first floor of Peace Hotel in...
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Vigan named among the New7Wonders Cities
Bernard Weber, Founder-President of New7Wonders, said, “We began with more than 1,200 nominees from 220 different countries and here have 7 that represent the global diversity of urban society.”...
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Alexa’s reusable cupcake container
Alexa likes to protect her cupcake as well as protect the environment from too much single-use plastic containers. Hers is BPA-free, so it’s supposed to be safe. Too cute! Photographed by Blauearth ©...
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The rise of bakery-cafés
Pasta and cake seem a better match lately. Did you notice, there’s a whole new slew of restaurants with bakery, or vice versa? Is the bakery-café just a trend? Or it must be the Filipino culture and...
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Lavender
Grabbed these gorgeous photos of Ericke’s recent wanderlusting from her timeline. Her purple hair turns muted against the gleaming cascades of Niagara Falls. My younger sister, Nikko (left), Ericke...
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Quick Cheesy Quesadillas Recipe
I have a new super easy and fun recipe perfect for you. Not only kids love cheesy quesadillas. With added creativity, you can transform basic quesadillas into holiday pica pica. Make our own tortillas...
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Rufino’s finds a new home at the Paseo de Paoay
Rufino’s has moved to a better, wider, more comfy space at the Paseo de Paoay. Chef Nic Rodriquez and his team cater parties too. If you missed my old post about the food, you might want to check them...
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OOTD: A change of heart
For obvious reason, I seldom wear black. I have a predilection for happy midtones. This kimono, however, has enough sweetness to it. What better way to intensify the pervading tone than deep red...
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