What Makes Mandarin Cuisine So Special

May 4, 2020 21 Comments

For anyone who has ever ordered the famous Peking duck, or some dumplings for takeout, these are considered the staples of Chinese food. While this might be true, many foodies forget that China is a fast country consisting of a range of different regions, and thus covered by varied climate zones where different dishes rule. Simply put, provinces in China often have their unique dishes or at the very least ingredients they use, making them delightfully nuanced for everyone who’d like to learn more about Chinese cuisine.

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Bistro Charlemagne Ayala Malls Manila Bay

January 1, 2020 41 Comments

If there’s one restaurant that I keep coming back to, it’s Bistro Charlemagne. A concept of Little Asia, the restaurant offers a unique fusion of European and Asian dishes. I had the opportunity to try their newest branch at Ayala Malls Manila Bay. The owner, Charlemagne Lim gladly explained the new items on their menu.

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The Tennis Foodie Turns Three

December 4, 2019 35 Comments

The Tennis Foodie turns three today. Wow! I can’t believe that this time will come. I never imagined myself maintaining a blog for a long time. Same as last year, my third year has been very challenging yet very productive. I wasn’t doing well on the first half of the year. It came to a point that my ranking dip so much that I had to rebuilt on my traffic. I did a social media and blog detox for a month in the United States to focus on my new career and also re-channel my laser focus on graduate school.

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Sarangani Bay Bangus Rolls

November 30, 2019 24 Comments

What do you remember when you hear the word Sarangani Bay? I quickly remember the tasty smoked bangus that may grandmother cooks every breakfast! Sarangani Bay, found in the corner of Southern Mindanao, have been one of the pioneers and experts in aquaculture bred and cultured to perfection by Alsons Aquaculture Corporation. Long years of trust and reputation have been earned in the local market. Sarangani Bay is also the Philippines’ largest processor and exporter of premium quality bangus as well as many other processed seafood products.

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Interview with Democrita’s

October 21, 2019 31 Comments

Philippines is known for spices but we are not as wild for spicy foods like our neighboring Asian countries. We use chili garlic at almost everything especially on dim sum or fried food. Recently, I was able to discover Democrita’s – chili garlic that will surely suit your world-class taste! Mixed with special spices, Democrita’s Premium Chili Garlic is a definite must try.

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Where to Try the Best Chinese Food in the World?

October 6, 2019 29 Comments

With so many different food choices all over the world, it’s hard to identify just one national cuisine as your favorite. Still, lots of people love Italian food, while the other prefer Thai, the third stick to Mexican, and the fourth can’t eat anything else but Indian. However, whatever your favorite dishes are, you can’t deny how amazing Chinese food is. It’s the perfect mixture of sweet, savory, spicy, and salty, but what’s even better is how incredibly versatile it is. Combining lots of different ingredients into one compact and cool dish sounds easy, but it’s actually not, so sticking to professionals is much better than preparing these recipes yourself. So, if you’re a fan of Chinese, but still haven’t found out the best place for this food in the world, here are a few suggestions you should consider exploring.

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5 Party Food Tips Every Host Should Know

August 27, 2019 22 Comments

Is there a person in the world who dislikes parties? Probably yes, but the number is not that big. Anyway, yes, all of us love parties for different reasons. Some of us like to get wasted, others love to go to parties to be seen, and there are always those who come to parties because of everything, but just a teenie weenie more because of the food. We are all these people to a certain extent, as the combination of food and drinks is very important for a good party. This doesn’t mean that you have to go big or go home. No, you can also opt for finger food, but there needs to be something for the guests to chew on. Anyway, if you are organizing a party anytime soon, these are the things and ideas that you should have in mind.

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Tous Les Jours SM Bacoor Now Open!

January 28, 2019 37 Comments

Tous Les Jours is one of the leading provider of quality breads and pastries in the country. Tous Les Jours (TLJ) is a French-Asian artisan bakery that provides best quality produce on a daily basis. The brand came from a French phrase which means “every day.” The bakery offers five-star friendly service to each customers.

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