Saigon Bistro’s Authentic Vietnamese Gastronomic Review

May 16, 2021 42 Comments

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!

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Nerve Damage Blues by Former USPTA Professional Brant Buckley

May 5, 2021 45 Comments

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.

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CDO Kaong and Nata de Coco Vanilla Muffins

April 25, 2021 34 Comments

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.

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Fresh Salmon Selections from Salmon HQ

April 11, 2021 36 Comments

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.

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Top 7 Most Popular Trekking Regions in Nepal

April 7, 2021 29 Comments

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.

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The Island Outdoor Bistro – A Gastronomic Paradise

February 28, 2021 29 Comments

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.

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5 Best Things That Happen When You Get Older

February 23, 2021 32 Comments

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.

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Minor Figures Oat Milk Review

January 31, 2021 34 Comments

Oat milk is an alternative for dairy milk usually made from soaking oats overnight along with water. It’s perfect for vegetarians and vegans looking to start-up their day with a cup of coffee or a bowl of granola and cereal. I recently discovered Minor Figures Oat Milk. A group of painters, jazz musicians, basketball players and barbers, brought together by a love of specialty coffee and all of the creative cultures in its orbit created Minor Figures, a company catering to mostly vegan market. A carbon neutral company, they are offsetting the carbon emissions the company create. They invest into projects that absorb or reduce the same amount of carbon from the atmosphere.

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