I was excited to join the Avida Food Hunt because I've never really explored the eateries within the perimeter of the De La Salle University Campus. For this food tour, we even had our own bus and I, the UST alumnus, was seated beside Melody, an Atenista :) Chef JJ Yulo of Pinoy Eats World, purveyor of Manila's guerilla dinners, was our tour guide for the day. He told us that the Agno Food Court (reportedly owned by tycoon Danding Cojuangco) is one of the La Sallistas' popular pit stops. Nothing special about the place, but they have a well-curated line ... Continue Reading...
Electricity cost & a Pinoy Eats World dinner
The bad news: cost of electricity went up as of the last Meralco billing. Good thing gas prices are going down. Here's one thing I can share to fellow mommies who are always tracking the budget: using an induction cooker is as economical and as energy-efficient as using an LPG stove. It is also safer since it doesn't pose a fire hazard, unlike an LPG-powered unit. If you live in a condo, this is a must! This handy tip I got from Meralco people themselves who organized an intimate get-together centered on induction cooking. Venue was the secret Makati location of ... Continue Reading...
Yummy Eats at the Fort: all the good things!
I was excited to attend the YUMMY Eats food fair at The Fort over the weekend, mostly because I knew the vendors would be among the best this city has to offer. Glad to say I wasn't disappointed. Thumbs up to the zoning of the event venue, the NBC Tent, on the big day because it wasn't crowded and stifling. The Yummy Magazine team carefully picked the 31 food retailers who would sell their products that day, with a little bit of everything to sample from each category - from drinks to cakes to the ultimate tummy fillers like lechon. I ended up buying the ... Continue Reading...
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