FOODie MOMster

Moms who need a break or a change in atmosphere can check out the metro’s latest bar lounge brought to you by Raintree Restaurants—Rocket Room. It lends the right amount of buzz to every coffee break afternoon or late night out with the vivid and outré interiors elaborately designed by Noel Bernardo. The bar lounge [...]

I had an early Mother’s Day treat from one of my students who gave me a regular Mango Bravo cake from Conti’s pastry shop early this week. This cake may be labeled as regular but there is nothing regular about it. It is approximately half a foot tall of wafer layers, whipped cream icing, fresh [...]

Eating out with the whole family on Sundays is something that the kids look forward to every week. So, when our scheduled lunch was postponed to an afternoon snack last weekend the kids were a bit saddened at first. My husband had to attend to an emergency that took him longer than expected to finish. [...]

// Halo-halo is a signature Pinoy dessert and refreshment that is making its presence known in the international cuisine. Chefs like Dale Talde, Bobby Chinn, and Anthony Bourdain had this dessert featured in thier popular cooking shows. However, one would notice that the variations of halo-halo in the Philippines are as varied as its ingredients. [...]

Top your Mother’s Day gift this year with a one of a kind bouquet with Krispy Kreme’s Mother’s Day doughnuts. Krispy Kreme honors every mom by releasing its first-ever flower-shaped doughnuts. These melt-in-your-mouth treats are made especially for all mothers out there. They come in three fun and festive colors that are sure to bring [...]

There’s no doubt about it, Max’s Restaurant remains to be the most loved Filipino restaurant where we all have celebrated baptisms, weddings, birthdays, and other special occasions.  Max’s Restaurant is also our favorite go-to place when we crave for our comfort food shared over casual conversation in a relaxed homey setting. Knowing that sumptuous Max’s [...]

The Easter Bunny is going overtime this Easter with loads of treats for everyone.  Easter Eggs are not just eggs anymore. Our Easter basket is overflowing with sweet egg-shaped goodies from Krispy Kreme to brighten up your Easter celebrations.   Enjoy your favorite melt-in-your-mouth doughnuts in colorful and attractive Easter Eggs design this season with Krispy [...]

My little ones seem to have inherited my sweet tooth and love for pastries.  We never pass up an opportunity to try new baked goodies wherever we get a chance.  Such an opportunity presented itself the other day as we passed by Monsees Cafe on our way home from a long discussion about structured settlement [...]

My exposure to international cuisine started at home when I was growing up.  From time to time my mom would prepare dishes from different countries and share with us a few tidbits about the dish.  It was always a welcome break from the Filipino and American dishes that is our regular fare during meal time.  [...]

After scouting for the best deals on electrical supplies and surge protectors for our house repairs, there was barely enough energy for me to whip up some dinner for the family.   An afternoon of shopping can be really exhausting especially if you are toting two terribly active toddlers.  Good thing I still have enough energy left [...]