Author Archives: Dolly Dy-Zulueta

Christmas in Acuatico

I DIDN’T know that a place like Acuatico Beach Resort existed in Laiya, San Juan, Batangas. Forgive my ignorance, but I thought resort developments of this proportion were reserved only for high-traffic tourist destinations such as Boracay, Bohol and Palawan. … Continue reading

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Pandan Cupcakes with Boiled Icing
(Chef Michelle ‘Mimi’ Ong)

Originally posted on September 28, 2012 WHEW! I can relax now. FLAVORS Magazine’s event for September, FLAVORS @12: A Celebration, has been successfully staged. It took place at the Concourse of SM Makati yesterday, and the turnout for our relatively … Continue reading

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Fried Oyster Cake

Originally posted on October 3, 2012 GROWING up in a Filipino Chinese family, Fried Oyster Cake was a familiar item on our menu. We didn’t eat it all the time, and it wasn’t served as often as Sweet and Sour … Continue reading

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Toba Garrett in Manila!

Originally posted on October 1, 2012   JUST came from the Toba Garrett media workshop at the American Hospitality Academy (HA) Philippines, and I’m so passionate about baking and pastry arts again. New York’s top cake designer, Chef Toba Garrett … Continue reading

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Lobster Thermidor

Originally posted on August 30, 2012 I ALWAYS see long weekends as a blessing. I work so hard every weekday, doing event coverages, arranging and attending to shoots, writing the stories, preparing the dummy for the next issue of FLAVORS … Continue reading

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