My Best of 2018
My yearly list is not only a gift guide for the season (since I post quite late due to my kitchen's demands), but something to consider all year round. Both to have and to give. My SURPRISE to my beloved customers! Not to toot my own horn but we have made this...
Dear Dahlia
The Dahlia Craze: Olden Days to Modern Ways The Dahlia flower is one of the most beautiful flowers known to man. So beautiful was this blossom, that even Empress Josephine, wife of Napoleon, wanted to keep its beauty all to herself. Thankfully, the flower has made its...
Kathy & Kathy Bespoke
The stylish ladies over at Kathy and Kathy Bespoke have established a company that continues to bring us true Filipino craftsmanship. Kathy Sarabia Babst and Kathy Gregorio Añover remain true to their vision of creating fine Filipino jewelry that dates as far back as...
Juana Manahan-Yupangco and her Mesa Ni Misis
Mesa Ni Misis is a non-profit movement that teaches nutrition and healthy cooking, using local, sustainable food sources. "We speak to the women of the house, as they decide how a family eats and is nourished. We learn from other 'Misises' and in turn share our...
Joey’s Recipes; Part 2
Here is an heirloom recipe Joey is sharing with us. She also shares here what she is known for--BREAKFAST P.Cruz Spaghetti Ingredients: 500 grams spaghetti or linguine, or any other long pasta of your choice Olive oil, for sautéing 1 white onion, chopped 10...
Authentic Carbonara
Authentic Carbonara Ingredients: 15-20 strips of bacon, fried and crumbled 5 cloves garlic minced and fried till golden brown 4-5 egg yolks 200 grams spaghetti noodles, cooked. (Save the pasta water.) salt and chili flakes to taste a generous amount of parmigiano...
The Face Behind Chichajo and 80 Breakfasts; Johanna de Larrazabal
For many years I have been fascinated by this feed. Wife, Mommy, Career Woman and Home Chef Extraordinaire. Meet Johanna de Larrazabal or Joey as she is fondly called. Chichajo is her instagram handle and she is the woman behind the blog 80 Breakfasts. If you haven't...
Pinoy Crunchy Fried Chicken
Everybody loves a good fried chicken. This recipe I learned from my husband's Nanny while vacationing in L.A. with the kids is a keeper. We had it for lunch on a clear summer day and have been hooked since! Pinoy Crunchy Fried Chicken Ingredients: •1 kilo chicken...
Rustic Potato Pie
This is a classic side dish we have at home and one my kids can't do without. Rustic Potato Pie Ingredients: 2 kilos potatoes (sliced into shoe strings or julienned) 1/4 cup olive oil (add more if needed) 2 tbsp. butter 1 or 1.5 cups cooking cream 1/2 tsp. nutmeg salt...
My 2017’s Top 10
Here, I have put together my top 10 for all year round or last minute holiday gifts. Sure to be a 2018 hit as well. A little bit of something for everyone in your list. The person who has it all, the foodie, coffee connoisseur, scent aficionado, fashion addict and...
