Monthly Archives: November 2014

And Corn Rice Was Born…

WE FILIPINOS must have rice in every meal. It’s what gives us a feeling of fullness and satiety. Unfortunately, due to modern developments, a lot of arable land have been sacrificed in favor of subdivisions and commercial complexes. The calamities … Continue reading

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The Filipino Family Cookbook:
Angelo Comsti’s 3rd Cookbook Launched

FOLLOWING the success of his first two cookbooks — Homemade for the Holidays and From Our Table to Yours — best-selling cookbook author, food stylist and writer Angelo Comsti is back with his third masterpiece, The Filipino Family Cookbook: Recipes … Continue reading

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Makati Shangri-La Hotel’s Shang Palace
Unveils New Signature Dishes

MAKATI Shangri-La Hotel’s premiere Cantonese restaurant, Shang Palace, has always been one of the standards by which other Chinese restaurants are measured. What makes it tick is the fact that it not only serves awesome tasting Chinese dishes using the … Continue reading

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The French Baker Launches ‘Visit Paris’ Promo
for its 25th Anniversary Celebration

TWENTY-FIVE years ago, Johnlu Koa, a young and idealistic businessman, opened the first The French Baker store in SM City North EDSA and made good-quality European-style breads available to the local market. “It was in 1985 when I travelled to … Continue reading

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Kuya J Receives Rousing Welcome
in Sm City Novaliches

DOES your Kuya (older brother) cook? In Filipino households where most of the meals are prepared by Mom and Ate (older sister), Kuya seldom cooks, but whenever he does, it’s always a special and joyous occasion — even if it’s … Continue reading

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