To celebrate my dad’s 60th birthday, he decided to treat our family and closest friends to a special dinner at Medley Buffet, one of the signature restaurants at Okada Manila, where he was also staying for the night. It was a convenient and fitting choice for such a milestone occasion, with the hotel’s luxurious ambiance

Let’s take a little trip to Denmark with this open-faced sandwich known as Smørrebrød. It’s a simple yet elegant way to enjoy bold toppings, and in this version, I went with corned beef and Gruyère cheese. My mom bought and gave me a huge cheese collection when she was on her trip from the Netherlands.

During our nine-day stay in Fukuoka City, I noticed something right away. Unlike Tokyo or Osaka, this prefecture doesn’t have an overwhelming number of tourist attractions. That’s not necessarily a bad thing! It just meant we sometimes had to venture outside the city to explore more scenic areas like Oita and Kumamoto. But since those

From last time’s Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onion Pasta, we’re rolling with another goat cheese and onion combo, this time, in the form of a stuffed pizza. Yep, we’re making Fugazetta! My mom bought and gave me a huge cheese collection when she was on her trip from the Netherlands. She knew how I love

On our second day in Kyushu, we booked a tour via Klook that included stops at Dazaifu Shrine, Yufuin Floral Village, and Beppu’s Boiling Hell Hot Spring. While all three were intriguing in their own right, I was most excited about one particular destination – Yufuin Floral Village. Honestly, I wouldn’t have minded skipping the

Here’s another episode of my cheese recipe series made from the amazing cheese haul my mom brought home from her trip to the Netherlands. My mom bought and gave me a huge cheese collection when she was on her trip from the Netherlands. She came home with all sorts of cheeses from young and aged

My mom bought and gave me a huge cheese collection when she was on her trip from the Netherlands. She knew how I love cheese! She came home with all sorts of cheeses such as young and aged Gouda, soft-ripened cheese like Brie or Camembert, smoked cheese, spreads, and even a beautiful goat cheese coated

Tucked in the heart of Kumamoto Prefecture, Mount Aso stands as one of Japan’s most iconic natural landmarks. It’s not only the largest active volcano in Japan, but also boasts one of the world’s largest calderas, earning its place as a source of local pride for the people of Kyushu. The volcano’s enduring activity and

One thing I really looked forward to during our Fukuoka trip was the classic konbini haul. It’s our little tradition to drop by 7-Eleven, Lawson, or Family Mart before heading back to the hotel and check out what cool, weird, or interesting stuff we could try. This time, I decided to step it up a

Forget the usual tourist traps. If you ask me, one of the best experiences to have in Japan, especially in Fukuoka, apart from GU shopping, is the konbini haul. Every night after a full day of exploring, my husband and I made it a ritual to stop by 7-Eleven, Lawson, or Family Mart to check