FOODie MOMster

To the non-initiated in the Japanese language, that’s “very delicious!”  No other infinitives can describe the wonderfully flavorful dishes we had at Katsu Café in Banawe (Quezon City).  It was a food trip that was planned a week ahead and we were filled with anticipation as our date neared.  Since we were fans of Japanese [...]

The hot and humid weather of the summer season can make you pack up and go to cooler places on an impulse. For those of us who have limited budgets for out of town escapades, a mall trip and food tripping is the next best alternative. On one hot Sunday morning, my niece and I [...]

Baguio and Tagaytay are two of the prime destinations in the Philippines for those who would like enjoy cool or cold weather. Aside from the weather and panoramic views, these two cities also offer great places to enjoy good food with ambiance that can vary from rustic, romantic, festive or quiet and pleasant.  Here are [...]

When one’s tummy is rumbling, a person rarely gives thought to what other people are eating.  They are often set on getting food to appease their stomachs as soon as possible.  But, the Yum! Brands found a way to remind us that there are other people in the world who experience hunger and need our [...]

There are several chicken restaurants that were able to create their own brand of chicken flavor. KFC for their original recipe fried chicken, Max’s for their deep fried juicy chicken, Andok’s, Kenny Rogers and Bacolod Inasal for grilled or roasted chicken.  Then there’s BonChon, … Today, BonChon chicken’s unique flavor definitely made a mark on [...]

A few weeks ago, we had dinner at Marina Oyster Bar and Restaurant and SM Sky Garden.  I wanted to try their oyster dishes when they opened a couple of years ago but somehow I never got around to it.  The opportunity presented itself when we scheduled a dinner for my aunt who was leaving [...]

Part of a homemaker’s task is to buy groceries and household supplies on a regular basis. These errands have to be scheduled to make sure that one has enough time and energy to purchase all the household needs. Sometimes shopping for daily necessities can be tiring especially if you have lots of supplies to buy. [...]

My mom and I went out for some last minute shopping yesterday to get items for our out of town trip.  Our quick shoppping took longer than expected that we just found ourselves craving for a break and some tummy fillers.  When we spotted a Dulcinea Café branch near the exit, my mom decided to have [...]

Summer is gone and we can wistfully say goodbye to weekend outings and the bountiful feasts that come along with this season.  We may not be able to bring the sunny weather back but there is one place we can go to relive the native beach fares that we enjoyed, the  Seafood Island Restaurant. They [...]

When you find yourself short on time and tight on the budget, fast food chains that offer value meals can help tide you over till the next payday.  There are instances when unexpected expenses affect our household budget and urgent workload or errands eat up our time for our regular tasks like preparing meals.  In [...]