If you are like most Filipinos, you probably use your microwave oven mainly for mundane kitchen tasks like reheating leftover food, defrosting frozen meats and seafood, and popping microwave popcorn. If that is the full breadth of the uses you have for your microwave oven, then that is rather unfortunate. You may not realize it, but your microwave oven can do so much more, from cooking your favorite Filipino dishes and other satisfying meals to creating scrumptious snacks and desserts.
Long before she became the 2021 Tanduay Calendar Girl, Ivana Alawi has been enjoying different cocktail mixes using the Tanduay Rhum. Among her favorites is the Mango Rhum, which she said reminds her a lot of summer.
Vietnamese cuisine is probably one of my best favorites in the whole world. It’s very easy to say that it’s always in my Top 5. Even when I went to Brussels, I went to one of the authentic Vietnamese restaurants to eat pho ga during a rainy day! Luckily, I don’t have to travel again just to taste a yummy and fresh Vietnamese food. I recently discovered Saigon Bistro, a new Viet restaurant located at Century City Mall in Makati. Coincidentally, the owner of this restaurant also owns Vinatrang Cuisine where my first ever blog article became live!
After a career ending on court tennis injury in his foot while teaching, Brant Buckley found strength in writing a song about it called Nerve Damage Blues. Check out a snippet about his beginnings, inspirations, music and tennis.
Being innovative in making your own food has been quite a trend during the COVID-19 pandemic. It can either be a trend or a total disaster. In this case, I created a fun recipe series all through out this challenging time. This time, I took two steps up by using an odd baking ingredients commonly used for refreshments and cold desserts – nata de coco and kaong.
Salmon, a tender, reddish fish is one of my most favorite seafood in any menu. It has a very firm, rich, subtle buttery flavor. Did you know that a small serving of salmon around 100 grams is about 200 calories. It’s a great source of protein and very low in saturated fat. It also contains abundant amounts of vitamin D, vitamin B12, potassium and iron.
Nepal is a dream destination for all the adventure fanatics who are tempted by the spectacular beauty of the Himalayas and the adrenaline thrill that it offers. Listed by top travel portals bazillion times, Nepal always stands on top for trekking, climbing, and tours. The possibilities this Himalayan nation offers for an adventure trek are endless, which often make it hard for travelers to choose the best trekking trails for them.
While you can’t taste, smell, or eat it, food has played these three integral roles in video games for many years.
Formerly known as The Palace Manila, The Island Outdoor Bistro opened its doors again to the public last January 2021. Supporting the IATF’s recommendation, it transformed the old party place into a refreshing al-fresco dining venue. It features a revamp and improved facilities equipped with trained staff to face the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Last February 27, 2021, I was able to dine in with my friends and have tried their tantalizing menu items.
Most people dread aging, wrinkles, gray hair and other aesthetic parts of this natural, and quite frankly, beautiful process. While we think holding on to our passing youth is the way to go, there are actually a lot of reasons to celebrate every birthday you welcome. There are so many amazing things that happen as you age, and here are just a few of them to remove that fear of getting older.