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“If you do not try to make food delicious, you will find that nature has already made it so” – Masanobu Fukuoka. Hailed as the surfing capital of the country, La Union is known as one of the most popular road trip destinations near Manila—particularly with the younger crowd. This favorite summer spot is a […]
“Food brings people together on many different levels. It is the nourishment of the soul and body; it is truly love” – Giada De Laurentis. Located up north, the province of Laguna is often associated with childhood memories of holiday vacations and summer weekend getaways spent with family. It is no question that the province […]
“Dining is and always was a great artistic opportunity” – Frank Lloyd Wright. Lauded as a gastronomic wonderland, Laguna is a province situated southeast of Metro Manila that has an array of good restaurants, beautiful cafes, and charming eateries. Plenty of these restaurants and cafes are located by the road and are easily spotted, while […]
“…and then, I have nature and art and poetry, and if that is not enough, what is enough?” – Vincent van Gogh. As urban city dwellers, we often find ourselves wanting to escape the perpetual hustle and bustle of the city. To seek new places, chase new adventures, and hidden sanctuaries where we can relax, […]
“Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places” -Camille Pissarro. If there is anything a restaurant should be known for, it should be its quality food. To make a splash in the dining scene, they need to serve meals made from the freshest ingredients, cooked masterfully, and then beautifully presented and served to […]
“Laughter is brightest in the place where food is good.” – Irish Proverb. Good food takes us on a journey, and eating itself is an experience. For that reason, food enthusiasts and foodies alike are on a never-ending quest to find the best restaurants, eateries, and cafes a place can offer. However, it is not […]
“True delicacy, that most beautiful heart-leaf of humanity, exhibits itself most significantly in little things’ – Mary Howitt One of the quirky and unique aspects of being a Filipino is that we rarely go anywhere without bringing a little trinket or treat back home. We often buy souvenirs and foodstuff that we either keep to […]
“Cooking is all about people. Food is maybe the only universal thing that really has the power to bring everyone together. No matter what culture, everywhere around the world, people eat together.” -Guy Fieri Image Source There is little to no doubt that the pandemic has taken its toll on the tourism industry. Still, while […]
“Food may be essential as fuel for the body, but good food is fuel for the soul.” -Malcolm Forbes. As the capital of the country, it should come as no surprise for Metro Manila to be the epicenter of all things happening. That said, it is inevitable for the city to have the most happening […]
“Cooking is all about people. Food is maybe the only universal thing that really has the power to bring everyone together. No matter what culture, everywhere around the world, people eat together.” -Guy Fieri Bethenny Frankel was once quoted as saying, “Your diet is a bank account. Good food choices are good investments”. With that […]