On a beautiful Saturday last week, my brother Dino and sis-in-law Juvvy treated me to breakfast at Tymad Bistro, which is just a walking distance from their home. What is 'Tymad'? Tymad means “good house” or “good restaurant.” The word is actually from a Celtic language that originated from Brittany in France, where crepes came from. (source) I regretted being in ... READ MORE
Food Post: Paris Délice
Délice is a French word for "delight". When I first saw this café I thought it odd that it chose a spot alongside McDonald's and Jollibee, the 2 biggest fast food chains in the country. I know that foot traffic is unusually high in this area because of its proximity to the Makati Central Business District, and Burgos Street (Makati's hottest entertainment strip today), but ... READ MORE
Food Tripping at Puerto Princesa
I have written much about our trip in Puerto Princesa, Palawan last May, but have not said much about the food there. Why is that? Because I've been saving it for last =) Since all breakfasts and lunches during our 4-day trip are already paid for (as part of the tour and accommodation packages that we availed of), it was only our dinners that we have to plan and pay ... READ MORE
10 Things I Miss about Palawan
As promised, here's a sneak preview of our wonderful vacation in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. It's been 5 days of enjoying the sun, discovering new food and new places, meeting new acquaintances and enjoying rural life. Everything there is so laid-back AJ and I are now thinking of spending our retirement life there, hehe! Anyway, I could not have done this without the help ... READ MORE