December 13 is a celebration for hot chocolate lovers! A cold December day is the perfect time to make yourself a cup of hot cocoa and enjoy National Cocoa Day.  Each year on December 13, people across the country celebrate their favorite cold weather comfort drink. Hot cocoa is a warm beverage made with cocoa powder,

Whenever I feature restaurants of my hometown in my blog, I always mention how Pinamalayan transformed from an idle town to a town that’s getting a glimpse of city life. And since I decided to stay in my home since I graduated, I was able to observe how Pinamalayan grew. So if you ask me

Since its launch in 1974, Baileys Original Irish Cream has been the number one loved liqueur in the world! A pioneering innovation of its time, Baileys blends the finest Irish fresh cream with Irish whiskey to create a liquid unparalleled by others. On their page, you will find out how to make delicious Baileys cocktails

I was deeply gladdened when I found out about the newly-opened restaurant in Calapan. In my mind, I was already planning when to visit Grillo Pizzeria Ristorante even though the city is two hours away from our town. But I was happier when I discovered that this pizza and pasta place is an Italian restaurant.

During the first months of Breen Milk Tea, we were offering small jars of cheesecake from a certain supplier. The flavors were blueberry, Oreo and Kitkat. I’m so obsessed with them and I felt like those small jars are not enough for my hungry tummy. So I made my own. This time, it’s bigger. I

My hometown, Pinamalayan, is currently at its booming state. Its residents, who used to live in a rural setting, are now getting a glimpse of city life as fast food chains and known convenience stores are emerging in this small town. Growing up with only simple carinderias around us, we were surprised by the number

If ever a Family Feud contestant was asked to name a Philippine snack food company, Rebisco will surely be in the list. We know Rebisco too well because we grew up with it. It’s a brand that is close to every Filipino’s heart. During our early school days, we would see Rebisco biscuits in our

It’s the time of the year again to treat my mother for her birthday. Instead of a material gift, I always choose to take her to beautiful places that will let her relax, rest and stay away from her stressful work. After all, memories last longer than concrete things. If you could remember, I brought

When it comes to stalls that offers fresh fruit shakes, Fruitas is the first thing that comes to my mind that is branded and high-quality. And by fresh, I mean refreshments that use real fruits instead of powder or syrup flavorings. Fruitas has already been my go-to place since I was young as it hasn’t

Maybe, you are wondering where I was in this photo or doubting if I was really in Steak Shack during that time because the photo only captured my face. I’m sorry. After numerous visits, I realized that this is the only photo I have in this restaurant apart from the food and sadly, I couldn’t