262 – On Eating Out In The New Normal

The Covid-19 pandemic has definitely shaken up how we live and work today with remote work arrangements, cashless payment methods, online shopping portals, and food delivery apps becoming part of the new normal. Governments worldwide have been exhorting people to stay home and step out only when absolutely necessary to avoid the spread of the …

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206 – On Comfort Food: Triptych 29

There is a reason why comfort food is called as such: it's because every bite comforts a tragic soul, every serving puts the weary heart at ease. Ever wondered why a bowl of your mother's signature stew or casserole calms you down after a long, tiring day at work? The warm and hearty serving reminds …

131 – On Tapping Out To Tapa: Triptych 17

What used to be a method of preserving excess meat has given Filipino cuisine a marvelous breakfast dish best enjoyed any time of the day. Tapa is a general term for dried and cured meat, akin to beef jerky in other countries. Cuts of raw meat are salted and dried directly under the sun in …

113 – On Lovable Pairs: Cafe Mary Grace, SM North EDSA

Raise your hands if you've seen the movie Heneral Luna by Jerrold Tarog. I'm sure you've seen the part where Captain Rusca (Archie Alemania) raves about the pairing of ensaymada and hot chocolate. For the unfamiliar – ensaymada is a brioche pastry baked with butter and topped with sugar, cream, and grated cheese. A different …