Welcome.

Hi Everyone! Welcome to NicoleOrtega.Ph! Happy to have you here. This space online is now my website and the occasional sharing of life lessons I know for sure. My passions, projects, and products are all here for your perusal. Thank you for your constant support. Know that I’m always truly grateful. Live inspired!

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Where We Are Today…

What originally began as a blog (and the blog is still here) has now expanded into collaborations and business partnerships, as well as soon-to-launch passion projects aimed at championing local Filipino crafts and talent. Here are some of the endeavors I pour myself into these days.

From My Kitchen

My first business was inspired by my original blog.
Since 2015, my product line, “Morsels of Inspiration from My Kitchen” has
been a fixture in food trunk shows and provedores around Manila.

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Silver Platter Collaborations

Silver Platter is a line of fine food, in collaboration with amazing women friends who have the same passion as I do for good eats.

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Ironballs Gin & Let's Drink to That, Inc.

Together with Tippi Tambunting and Honey Carlos, I’ve co-founded a new company called Let’s Drink to That. We are the exclusive distributors of Iron Balls Gin, from its micro-distillery in Thailand.

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Ça Va Creperie & Floral Atelier

Ça VA is my creperie and floral atelier, together with four of my business partners and good friends. Visit us at The Podium mall in Ortigas Center, Pasig.

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Featured On

Bahay Kubo Kitchens with Nicole Ortega | Mesa ni Misis

Inside Nicole Ortega’s Breezy Black and White Kitchen | Metro Favorite Spaces

Thoughts from the Blog.

My original blog is and always will be here. I’ll be updating with entries as best as I can; it is always my pleasure to write posts that hopefully uplift and inform you. Enjoy!

A Prayer Spot; handling hate

Jan 2, 2016 | Inspiration

I was not planning to blog during my U.S. vacation as I wanted to savour every minute with my family and friends. With the sole purpose of relaxing and making memories, my mind was set. But, I am awakened with the truth that blogging at this point in my life is my...

My Years Best, 2015

Dec 19, 2015 | Lifestyle

Best of 2015 As much as I would want to write a quarterly report on my favourite finds for 2015, for me, it is just impossible. I really like to try and test things out and see their effectivity and consistency. Be it skin care, food or even a cocktail. So I guess,...

The Staglin Vineyard Lunch

Dec 16, 2015 | Events, Food, Lifestyle

My favourite events as you all must know by now, involve food, fashion and wine. Yes, in that order. Especially when the experience is inspiring, simple and beautiful. Today was no exception. I was overjoyed to meet Garen and Shari Staglin. They are the proud...

Din Tai Fung, Philippines

Dec 8, 2015 | Food, Lifestyle

Finally! Talks of Din Tai Fung opening in Manila are no longer an urban legend but now a reality. This favourite of many the world over sits happily at the Upper Ground Floor of SM Fashion Hall, Megamall. DTF bigwigs have given their trust and approval to the...

City Of Dreams; Media Appreciation Lunch

Dec 7, 2015 | Events, Lifestyle

Media Appreciation Lunch I was all too happy to have been invited to City Of Dreams for their media appreciation lunch. Honored to have been appreciated by the people behind this wonderful mecca of casinos, shops and of course, fantastic restaurants that has put our...