Food Trip

My recent weeks have been a series of gastronomic adventures, i.e. a whirlwind of food trips.  I have the unwanted additional pounds to show for it. It's always been recognized that Filipinos love to eat. And eating is always at the center of our family gatherings, of welcoming & entertaining guests, of celebrating holidays and milestones.  It's...

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The Bookseller

This book caught my eye recently.  On the shelf of Fully Booked in Promenade was a title that embodies a long-time ardent wish of mine.  I opened and run a bookshop, although for a short time, in the 90's. I thoroughly loved going through catalogs of book titles, meticulously ordering my choices, and proudly displaying them on our...

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Bono Gelato, Rockstar Gelato!

Having gelato is such an gratifying experience for me. And the Bono in Podium is my no-fail go-to gelateria.  Bono gelato is an all-natural gelato made from scratch in small batches daily. It is natural: from locally-sourced fresh whole milk to stone-ground matcha from Japan. And handmade: from the chocolate-covered chips in Movie Night to...

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