(Manila) – After doing my last minute shopping in Robinson’s Galleria with my “Ating” (my eldest sister), we called in the rest of the gang, her husband, my husband and my youngest sister to have dinner for the last time before I head back to Singapore. I got a bit shocked as for the first [...]
(Chicago) – A few weeks ago, my friend Jeremy threw a fabulous housewarming party to showcase his newly renovated abode in Chicago. I had seen his place even before the renovation started and I can say that the transformation was spectacular. The hardwood floor is really neat and the kitchen, with all its new cabinetry, [...]
(Singapore) – Alright, time for dinner! Wonder what Chef Vergel has prepared for me and our baby… Wow, this time, he prepared something quite new, something he hasn’t done before – which he ended up calling Chicken with Tomato and Parmesan Sauce. I usually prefer red meat or the thigh part when it comes to [...]
(Singapore) – Ever since I learned that my husband – Chef Vergel – and I are having our first baby, I started to have all the food cravings on my first trimester. I must admit that I am lucky enough when it comes to food as Vergel can cook almost everything I like! I am [...]
(Chicago) - I didn’t strictly follow the no-red-meat fasting for the whole Lenten season. However, I consciously spent a couple of days without eating meat or poultry and this made me look forward to having an abundant brunch on Easter. I thought I found the most appropriate place to celebrate Easter in Chicago: the Gospel [...]
(Manila) – As soon as I luckily booked that cheap Singapore Airlines flight (yes, cheaper than my fave budget carriers!) all I can think about is – aside from seeing my family of course – FOOD! Living in a foreign country makes you really excited about gastronomic delights from home sweet home. Plane landed in [...]
(Chicago) – This week, we commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus. It’s customary for Filipinos to observe this season with penitence by not eating meat or poultry until Easter Sunday. Even though I am not with my family in Manila to celebrate, I will do my share of personal sacrifice by abstaining from eating [...]
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