Category Archives: Recipes

Prohibition Cocktails
(The Peninsula Manila)

EVER tried Prohibition Cocktails? These are cocktails that reference the Prohibition era and its ‘speakeasy’ culture. It dates back to the 1920s, when Chicago was home to infamous gangster and prohibition-dodger Al Capone. Prohibition Cocktails include Hanky Panky, which was … Continue reading

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Toasted Butter Cake with Fruits ala Mode
(The Maya Kitchen)

IF you think Buttered Toast and creamy French Toast are manna from heaven, you definitely must try Toasted Butter Cake. It’s not just buttery with a light, smoky flavor. It also has that rich and delectable caramelized taste to go … Continue reading

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A Cocktail Drink Called ‘The Clover’

DON Papa Rum, a single island, small batch premium rum that people have been raving about since it was introduced three years ago, is good enough to drink neat or on the rocks. But you can also enjoy it in … Continue reading

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Char-grilled Lemongrass Spring Chicken
Over a Bed of Mixed Greens
(Chef Martin Yan for Asian Food Channel)

ONE of the dishes featured in Chef Martin Yan’s special dinner held at the Glasshouse of New World Makati Hotel was Char-grilled Lemongrass Spring Chicken Over a Bed of Mixed Greens. It caught everyone’s attention because it had the distinct … Continue reading

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Bringhe
(Chef Claude Tayag for The Maya Kitchen)

BRINGHE is the Filipino version of the Spanish paella. It is steeped in Philippine history, having been eaten by some of the most well-known Philippine heroes, and originates from the Northern provinces of Pampanga and Bulacan. It draws its yellow … Continue reading

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