Monthly Archives: April 2014

April 29, 2014
12:31 PM
by: Dolly Dy-Zulueta

Chez Deo Ristorante Italiano:
Destination Dining in Balayan, Batangas

EARLY last week, I was in Balayan, Batangas, for the very first time. No, I didn’t go there to buy Balayan’s famous bagoong (fish paste) and patis (fish sauce) nor to document how they are made. I was there with … Continue reading →

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April 26, 2014
2:44 PM
by: Dolly Dy-Zulueta

Chicken Adobo Paella

I DID it. Make Chicken Adobo Paella, that is. After making shortcut Paella Valenciana using Menudo Mix, as I learned in an interactive cooking session with Knorr, and then Chicken Tinola Paella following the instructions of the late great Chef … Continue reading →

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April 23, 2014
4:44 PM
by: Dolly Dy-Zulueta

The Bellevue Resort Bohol:
Luxurious Island Getaway

I HAVE always loved Bohol – ever since I first set foot on its soil several years ago – and I have been quite fortunate to see it from different angles and enjoy it in different ambiances. The first time … Continue reading →

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April 21, 2014
12:16 PM
by: Dolly Dy-Zulueta

Crimson Hotel Alabang:
An Urban Sanctuary

ALABANG is far from where I live. Even from my place of work, which is Makati, it still takes some time and effort to get to Alabang. But I recognize Alabang as a developing commercial and business district that can, … Continue reading →

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April 18, 2014
2:43 PM
by: Dolly Dy-Zulueta

Vegetarian Delight in Noodle Nest
(from the Pinoy Vegetarian Cookbook)

IT’S Good Friday (April 18, 2014), and tomorrow (April 19) is also still a meatless fasting day that the Christian world observes every Holy Week. It’s our form of penance for the forgiveness of our sins and our way of … Continue reading →

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