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From Baguio to Ilocos: Where to find really good food

Sneak peek into Ilocano feasts as provinces reopen to visitors Last week, I got an…

Lean, salty, smoky—best bacon I’ve tried

Because of the pandemic, many cooking hobbyists have made their specialties into a full-blown business.…

Perfectly baked ‘pastel de lengua’

Some of the dishes I enjoy the most are those with contrasting textures, like Shepherd’s…

Spanish resto serves dinner right in your home

In this lockdown, I have done most of the cooking, and my kids have loved…

Traveling to the Middle East in a bite

Every time I have to work or go far, I see it as a blessing.…

And now, Nutella ‘pan de sal’ (after ‘ube’)

Since many restaurants remain closed, I have been trying home-cooked food during the quarantine, such…

Empanadas and ‘ensaimada’ from weekend markets

In weekend markets like Salcedo and Legazpi in Makati, people are slowly coming out again…