How I Make Singaporean Pineapple Gin Sling

I was on the “Singapore” episode of Netflix’s Somebody Feed Phil and I discovered another attractive drink from this Southeast Asian city. The Singapore Sling is a gin-based cocktail developed by Ngiam Tong Boon, a barista at Long Bar in Raffles Hotel. By that time, it was socially unacceptable for women to drink alcohol in

Scenic World: Mountains Of Fun

One of the most recommended place to see in New South Wales is the Blue Mountains, a good glimpse of the state’s highlands. When you arrived at Katoomba, a suburb of Blue Mountains, you’ll see iconic landmarks and rock formations such as the Three Sisters, Katoomba Falls, Mount Solitary, Jamison Valley, Megalong Valley, Pool of

How I Make Homemade Sardines In Tomato Sauce

Sardines was introduced to me as a canned fish either in tomato sauce or olive oil. When we hear of sardines, we initially think of the ones in cans instead of the fresh ones because it’s a fish that we don’t usually buy from the wet market and cook it at home. It’s a fish

How I Make Finnish Salmon Soup

As I continued to watch Netflix’s Somebody Feed Phil and streamed the “Helsinki” episode, I discovered another gem that, I think, I should cook and eat at home. I found out that Finland and other Nordic countries have this amazing soup called Lohikeitto. It’s made with salmon chunks, carrots and potatoes. It’s guaranteed to warm

Darling Harbour: Sydney’s Favourite Harbourside Precinct

When you see the city of Sydney on the map, you’ll see that its land is surrounded by branches of water. So, it is no surprise that bays and harbours such as Darling Harbour can be an attraction in Sydney. Darling Harbour is so long that it encompasses four wharfs namely Barangaroo Wharf, King Street

How I Make Hawaiian Tuna Rice Bowl

You know how I love sashimi and anything related to it! Therefore, this includes poke bowls, the Hawaiian version of sashimi bowl.  Poke is a traditional Hawaiian dish, which takes a lot of influence from Japanese food. Traditionally, poke is made from raw fish, cut into bite-sized pieces, marinated with whatever flavoring you want and

How I Make Herring Open Sandwich

While herring is common in European countries, in the Philippines, herring is a rare find. So when a friend presented us with imported goods last Christmas, the canned herring was ignored. Therefore, I came up with a smørrebrød recipe to utilize the canned herring before it expires. Smørrebrød is basically an open-faced sandwich, piled with

Mango Coco: Modern Thai Delights In Sydney

It was a long tiring day of walking and walking along George street and Pitt street in Sydney. Yep! We didn’t took the tram to fully explore the city. However, we could hear our stomach complaining already. Fortunately, we stumbled upon a beautifully designed Thai dessert cafe at Haymarket and found our way inside Mango