by nicoleortega | Nov 4, 2015 | Inspiration
I was delighted to be invited by a dear aunt and friend, Chef Beth Romualdez to sample her best friends cooking prowess. What an honour it was. Tita Bella Yuchengco is a self taught culinary wonder. She was never formally trained and has only attended her best...
by nicoleortega | Oct 30, 2015 | Inspiration
I’ve always loved the saying “A year older is a year wiser” and that’s exactly what I aim to be—Wiser, for you my dear readers. It has taken me a few days to blog. This is because I have been stuck. I have been grappling with...
by nicoleortega | Aug 10, 2015 | Inspiration
Printsonalities Paperie X Alex Eduque Save the date! On August 13, 2015, Printsonalities Paperie X Alex Eduque, will be making a difference once again. I love collaborations because I feel they are blessed partnerships. They benefit everyone involved and in this...
by nicoleortega | Jun 15, 2015 | Inspiration
A few years ago, a very wise, good friend of mine explained to me me how important “cheerful” giving is. Cheerful being the operative word in this article. Sure, anyone can give if we choose to do so. But some of us may do it for the sake of it or do so...
by nicoleortega | May 8, 2015 | Inspiration
These days, I’ve been learning a valuable lesson on handling disappointment. This society is one that’s not easy to please. You do something nice, it’s not appreciated. You fail to acknowledge something, it’s frowned upon. It’s a damn...
by nicoleortega | Apr 2, 2015 | Inspiration
I am so glad to be spending this holy week in La Union. Not only do I get to catch up on uploading blog posts (after the busy market I just attended), but also on much needed family time and quiet reflection. These past months have been amazing. I’ve had...