I remember back in college, I had a conversation with one of my classmates about our dream kichens. I said I wanted a country-style kitchen, because it looks so homey. She, on the otherhand, wanted a white kitchen with stainless steel appliances. I said stainless looks cold and sterile. However, several years later, I finally [...]

A month ago, members of the new and traditional media were invited to be a Chef for a Day at the Culinary Institute of Aristocrat. There, we met sibling chefs Joey and Gabby Prats. Chef Gabby taught us how to cook some French dishes, while Chef Joey shared a simple, yet rich dessert: Chocolate Mousse [...]

Chef Gabby Prats of the Culinary Institute of Aristocrat shows us how to truss a chicken for baking.   Chef Gabby Prats is the assistant vice president of the Culinary Institute of Aristocrat (CIA). For more information about CIA, inquire at any branch of Aristocrat Restaurant or email culinaryinstituteofaristocrat@yahoo.com. The CIA is located at MH [...]

That’s not exactly how I introduce myself, but I that’s what I wrote under Occupation in my Friendster profile five years ago. You see, I used to bake cookies for a living (well, shopping money). Back in college, someone taught me how to bake cookies. After countless trials, I managed to make decent looking and [...]

We’ve had a sip of the African Sunrise back in April. Since then, we’ve all been eagerly waiting for June, the approximate date when the African Sunrise Tea will be available in Manila. June passed and July set in, and still no new teas were being offered at Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. Then finally, [...]

Fresh, healthy, and competitive – these are the three factors that define Robinson’s Supermarket’s line up of activities for the month of July designed to give its customers across the country a ready access to wellness, nutrition, and a healthy lifestyle. The “Wellness and Nutrition Festival” aptly encompasses Robinson’s Supermarket’s healthy and refreshing commitment to [...]

As Filipinos brace themselves for the cold and wet season, count on leading fast-food chain Jollibee to offer special treats that give customers that warm taste of home. New in its top-selling soup menu is one of the Pinoy’s all time favorite soups that is guaranteed to provide comfort during these rainy months. The new [...]

We all know how much I love Dong Bei’s dumplings. I love it so much that after discovering how to go back there, I’ve been back three more times AND going back again tomorrow. It’s easy to see why I love this hole in the wall dumpling place: their fresh dumplings are simply the best [...]