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!

My Best of 2018

Dec 18, 2018 | Lifestyle

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

Oct 5, 2018 | Fashion & Beauty

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

Aug 17, 2018 | Fashion & Beauty, Lifestyle

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

Jun 6, 2018 | Inspiration

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

May 2, 2018 | Recipes

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...