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!

Water Infusions

Sep 20, 2015 | Health & Wellness, Lifestyle

As promised, I would share with you my best and favoured water infusions. I will make it as uncomplicated as I can for you to do at home or to explain to someone who will be preparing it for you. These infusions are what I make most and have, based on what I feel...

Party Platters!

Sep 10, 2015 | Food, Lifestyle

In line with wanting to bring you artisanal and quality meals, it has taken me some time to gear up for this new endeavour of mine. I have to wanted to make sure execution was flawless and perfect in taste and presentation. I will be having party platters for your...

R&R with HOME&AWAY and Healthy H20

Sep 9, 2015 | Health & Wellness, Lifestyle

I've had the privilege of being given this volume awhile back. Thank you so much Cheryl Tiu for my HOME&AWAY coffee table book by Lifestyle Asia. This third edition is a compilation of private spaces in the Philippines and abroad. I've had it for quite...

GRISSINI, HK

Sep 4, 2015 | Food, Lifestyle, Uncategorized

You all know about my love for this magical place, so I hope it's no surprise that I write about another restaurant I loved. I first tried Grissini nine years ago when an uncle of mine insisted that we eat here. I loved it then and I still love it now. It is...

RŌNIN, HK

Sep 2, 2015 | Food, Lifestyle

Tucked in a little corner in Central, lies the best Izakaya in my book! Yardbird's sister company RŌNIN is just ROCKIN'! Izakaya's are Japanese taverns with a menu for snacking on small plates while drinking. Similar to wine pairings, Izakaya's usually pair...