The written word is alive and well, thanks to the annual staging of the Manila International Book Fair. This event, which started last Friday, September 12 will end on Tuesday, Sept 16 so there's only three days left for bibliophiles to hobnob with their favorite authors, get your favorite books at a discount and attend mind-enriching seminars. We saw in the schedule some interesting bits such as how to get published, productivity tips from top writers, a forum on book piracy, a cosplay workshop, how to earn from freelancing, and even a talk on "the business of ... Continue Reading...
Archives for September 2008
More breakfasts: spotlight on UCC Coffee
I like UCC food and coffee. But I have to admit that while I can have a McDonald's breakfast everyday, UCC is more of an indulgence because the prices are quite, ehrmmm, "expensive." (read: above the minimum daily wage for some) Which is a pity since I find the UCC chain of cafes really good, and the quality never wavers. Dining here is akin to experiencing the bistro life in Japan. Spaghetti soup, hamburg patty and omurice, anyone? Of course, UCC is also known hereabouts as serving the high-priced Blue Mountain Coffee. At P349 a cup, this coffee surely beats ... Continue Reading...
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day, and then some!
I heart my Pinoy breakfast. For once in the day, I forgive the preponderance of oil in the tapa, the salitre in the tocino, the saltiness in the tuyo, the sodium nitrite in the corned beef and the cholesterol in the eggs. Add in my favorite boneless bangus, too and chopped tomatoes! There's nothing more heavenly than all of them paired with fried rice and all those garlicky bits. And oh, don't forget the hot brewed barako coffee. There are times, though, when I want to try something new. Like my favorite custard bun and coffee mocha bun from The Patisserie. With ... Continue Reading...
The return of Savory, and my favorite Solihiya fried chicken
Fried chicken is my kids' favorite comfort food. It is a staple when we dine out. Luckily, one's never wanting of fried/roast chicken in the metro. Just a roll call of my favorites: Max's - a classic! best eaten when hot! KFC - chicken made tasty by the very monosodium-glutamate-y breading :D Jollibee - Chicken Joy is almost an icon in these parts Kenny Rogers - love the choices this chain has, they have salads and sidings which other fastfood don't have Aristocrat - their chicken-java sauce pairing is simply yummy. Surprisingly, their tapa is very good too. ... Continue Reading...
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