
In a country where eating is a national passion, we tend to disregard the effects of the food we consume. Even though fast food and processed goods are becoming staples in our daily meals, many don’t take into account their nutritional density.

In a country where eating is a national passion, we tend to disregard the effects of the food we consume. Even though fast food and processed goods are becoming staples in our daily meals, many don’t take into account their nutritional density.
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The World’s Biggest Book Sale, the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale has officially opened its doors to everyone in Manila! Taking place at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, the sale will be open 24 hours non-stop for 11 days straight from February 14, to 24, 2020. Admission to the sale is FREE!

Valentine’s Day is always a perfect time for you to express your love for your special someone. Why not go beyond the usual romantic date night and gift ideas and instead whip up a special dinner for two?

Love is celebrated 365 days a year, but The Peninsula Manila wants the fire to burn extra bright on Valentine’s Day as it helps set the mood for couples to express their amore while indulging in romantic delights that range from listening to Vietnamese harpist and singing sensation Helpoise LaHarpe as she strums at your heartstrings at The Lobby, along with The Peninsula Strings serenading guests in Old Manila, spending the night sipping wine in beautiful guestrooms, delighting in intimate dinners in any of The Peninsula Manila’s legendary restaurants, luxuriating in relaxing massages with your special someone at The Peninsula Spa, nibbling on sweet delights from The Peninsula Boutique, or showering that special someone with blooms from The Flower Shop.

The vision is clear this 2020 as The Bistro Group’s expansion continues, with more stores slated to open in time for Valentine’s Day.

Instagram-famous jiggly Souffle Pancakes from Japan is finally in Manila!!! Gram Cafe & Pancakes opened their first branch in SM Megamall, Fashion Hall last February 09, 2020, to the delight of awaiting foodies.

Have you noticed? The air has been cooler. Parols are up and fairy lights are twinkling all over. Jose Mari Chan songs have also been on loop! Looks like the holiday season is finally in full swing! For many Filipinos, this season is the perfect time to host dinner parties or attend a family potluck and catch up with loved ones. Ordering party trays or bringing a bottle of wine or a box of fruit cake can surely make the yuletide spread merrier. But why not make your loved ones feel extra special and step up your cooking game by adding homemade showstoppers to the table?

It is the most wonderful time of the year and at Cravings, it is not an excuse not to go “green”. A restaurant brand of three decades, born from the dreams and passion of mom-and-daughter tandem of Annie Guerrero and Badjie Trinidad, Cravings has evolved to become an eco-conscious restaurant that cascades its green practices to its customers.

Since it opened in 2013, Chef Laudico Guevarra’s has been a preferred venue for events. The sprawling lawn and the 1920s heritage house has hosted various milestones – from birthdays, baptisms, and weddings to corporate parties and product launches. The 80-item buffet with classic and modern Filipino dishes by chefs Rolando “Lau” and Jac Laudico is worth a drive to San Juan City, some guests travel from as far as Nueva Ecija, Pangasinan, Batangas, and Laguna for the dining experience. Continue reading

We’re coming to the end of 2019, and while we have made leaps and bounds in technological advancements, we still live in a world where something as inherently human as love is controlled by society’s old conventions and traditions. Age gaps, same-sex relationships, cultural differences. So much so that while 90% of today’s Filipino youth dream of a world where people are free to be with the person they’re attracted to, less than half actually feel they have that freedom to do so, fearing shame or discrimination when pursuing seemingly unconventional relationships.