Monthly Archives: July 2014

Isabela Food Tour (Part 1):
Getting a Taste of Delicious Local Fares

THE first time I ever visited the Northeastern province of Isabela was in January of 2013, when my husband Raff and I joined a busload of Manila-based media to cover Isabela’s colorful and vibrant Bambanti Festival. It became my introduction … Continue reading

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New Executive Lunch Sets
at Discovery Suites’ 22 Prime

IF you love indulgent lunches, then you’d probably fall in love with the New Executive Lunch offerings of Discovery Suites’ 22 Prime. Available Mondays to Sundays, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., until July 31, 2014, are 22 Prime’s set … Continue reading

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Mall of Kitchens:
One-Stop Shop for Kitchen Needs

THESE days, home depots, or one-stop shops for home construction and renovation needs are common. But an entire depot that carries everything you need for the kitchen? Now, there is one. It’s called Mall of Kitchens (MOK), and it’s located … Continue reading

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Rainbow Salad with Basil-Lemon Vinaigrette
(Chef Marie Gonzalez for The Maya Kitchen)

LOOKING for a light and healthy salad that’s at the same time delicious and flavorful? I stumbled upon one today, July 5, 2014, when I attended the A Vegan Affair with Chef Marie Gonzalez interactive cooking class at The Maya … Continue reading

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Truffle Mushroom Ensaymada, Anyone?

PASTA in truffle cream sauce, truffle fries, truffle egg… Love everything that has truffle in it? Well, how about truffle ensaymada? Diamond Hotel Philippines, which is located at Roxas Blvd. corner Dr. J. Quintos St., Manila, recently came up with … Continue reading

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