What do Sundays mean to you? Like most Filipinos, Sunday for us is family day. We would go to church in the morning, and then have a hearty lunch afterwards. My mother usually makes use of this time to try new restaurants. Some days we eat in the mall. Some days, when she feels extra, … More Sunday lunch of a lifetime at Bistro Manuel
Coming off from a meal that was heavy but not as satisfying, I zeroed in on the most healthy-sounding restaurant from TripAdvisor’s list of ‘top-rated restaurants’ near 88 Hotspring Resort: Herb Republic. There are so many terms for restaurants like this nowadays, it can be a little confusing – vegan, vegetarian, farm-to-table, organic. In the … More Hello, Laguna! Herb Republic
(Updated) Belated Happy Cinco de Mayo! While some cold margaritas, further ‘education’ on tequila that isn’t Jose Cuervo, and a Gael Garcia Bernal movie marathon would’ve made a fitting salud! to Mexican heritage and culture, a spotlight on its thriving cuisine in Manila also does the trick. Mexican food has always been around, but the … More Going Mexican in Manila
(Updated) For no rhyme or reason, traffic was horrendous in our area today. What usually takes around 30 minutes by car took double the time, and then some. We were late for school, and I heard that traffic has not subsided yet. I was in no rush to go home. So hello, Kapeng Mainit! This place … More Impromptu lunch at Kapeng Mainit
I just realized we made strides with the house from the early days when we just moved in. From utter chaos and lack of storage… to being more organized and presentable! In a house, there will always be more work that needs to be done, but seeing huge improvement from before to now is inspiring. … More #embracingthesouth: finds and favourites
Nick Hornby’s About a Boy inspired my brother and I to go vegetarian. We loved that book so much we took turns reading it. I think he didn’t anticipate getting hooked, so he willingly waited for me to finish a couple of chapters before he would read. I don’t remember anymore how long he lasted … More Loving Corner Tree Cafe
