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Edmaration vs BlauEarth | Make empanada, not war
Opposite poles attract, I hit it off right away with Edmar Guquib, the blogger from Vigan, Ilocos Sur. We had the honor to tape (guest) for FoodPrints with Chef Sandy Daza in Ilocos Sur (still to be...
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Vigan Living: Casa Caridad
Renowned for its old world charm, Vigan (a designated UNESCO world heritage site), in the new millennium, has multiplied its efforts to preserve the historic town. It also recently made the New7Wonder...
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Vista del Lago: A restaurant amid nature
Visiting the newly opened restaurant overlooking the Paoay Lake brought mixed feelings. I grew up partially around the area in Nagbacalan. I miss the days when life was so basic, my yaya Cion would...
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Keeping the flames of the oldest Vigan restaurant burning
The capital city of Ilocos Sur, Vigan, acclaimed for its well-preserved architecture and cobblestone streets, is well-defined in many aspects. Relative to its multi-colored history, other than...
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APEC convergence on renewable energy in Ilocos Norte welcomed by protest
On opening day of the APEC-EGNRET new and renewable energy meeting in Ilocos Norte, the rising renewable energy capital in the country, a group of local multi-sectoral representatives show up at...
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New in Baguio: Amare Woodfire Brick Oven Pizza
While talking to restaurateur Sam Blas the other day, it dawned on me that I haven’t really given Amare la Cucina a fitting tribute it so deserves. I was with the FoodPrints team in Baguio when they...
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White Summer in a Glass
Have you tried the new milky white halo-halo of Chowking? It’s fashionably filled with sweetened saba (banana), chewy macapuno strips, creamy leche flan, crunchy pinipig, shaved ice, a scoop of...
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The carinderia with no name
Location: Don S. Hernando Ave. (near K’s Bakeshop or the buko roll store), Laoag Specialties: Salpicao, imbaliktad, beef curry, pares Ambiance: Streetside, nondescript. Prices: 50-60 PHP for beef...
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New in Baguio: American Southern Cooking at Ozark Diner
Southerner Chef Kevin Mize brought the regional American Southern cooking he grew up with to Baguio as he chose to live in the Philippines yet. Ozark is a city in Arkansas. What is notable about...
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Todd English Food Hall, please
If Brandon and I are eating out, we both have to agree on the choice. Location comes second. And because I also invited Chin, her say counts as well. Todd English Food Hall has been around for a year...
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A time for Shine Bakery & Cafe desserts
Food can be inspirational as well as aspirational. One moment you are aroused by a particular scent of food hovering around, another moment you are chasing an accurate taste in your dream. It can be...
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Dinner at Cyma Greek Taverna
A love for lamb is one thing I share with Brandon. Our SM Aura food tripping (in previous posts) was capped by a Greeka Kouzina dinner. I’ve already done an overview (here). It’s time to do a review...
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Adidas Superstar Reinvented
After the successful comeback of the Adidas Stan Smith, have you noticed the reinvented Adidas Superstar basketball shoe lately? Singer/rap superstar Pharrell Williams, a self-proclaimed public...
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Shampoo review: LUSH Daddy-O
Don’t know if it’s too much exposure under the sun or my last hair color because I switched brands, but my hair has been acting up lately. I tried to counteract the dullness with leave-in...
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Getting kids to love biking
A good way to reduce our carbon footprint is teach kids to love biking. At Bonifacio High Street, caught the first ever R.O.X. Outdoor Festival’s cool ways to develop bike skills for every age,...
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Summer Blush Perfection in Get Cheeky with Me
Summer Fling was my first choice when I purchased my first Happy Skin Shut Up & Kiss Me lippies. I guess the peachy pink tones suit my NC30 so nicely. Got the Get Cheeky with Me blush too. It...
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Thai Lunch at Jatujak
I’ve been living out of a suitcase lately. I’m also getting used to commuting the fussy streets of Manila. I managed to bond briefly with my sisters-in-law. We had lunch at Jatujak which has softly...
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An unexpected trip to Cold Stone Creamery
In America, an average of 13 liters of ice cream is consumed per person per year, according to studies, which explains the countless brands out there, not to mention handcrafted and designer ice...
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There’s something hot about Bread Talk’s Claypot Chicken
To fans of Bread Talk, it is literally the best thing since sliced bread. A signature Bread Talk bread is a meal in itself. Too many forms, textures, fillings and colors to choose from. I love their...
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The LEAD FXD Ilocos Outdoor Adventure Package
We’re back to sun-kissed days and raw nights at LEAD Movement because we believe nothing feeds the spirit better than expanding your comfort zone to the great outdoors. Inviting you to trail with us...
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