280 – On Former Colonies: Triptych 51

Once upon a time, the British Empire had the biggest colonial domain in the world. The empire's dominion was that substantial – which earned it the moniker "the empire on which the sun never sets." At least one part of the empire would be daytime, while the others would be night-time. This massive empire would …

278 – On Washoku Wonders: Triptych 50

It’s exactly a year since the Philippines was locked down in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and life has indeed returned to normal. The government initially declared the stringent enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila where I am based back in March 2020. This was eventually downgraded to the less strict general community quarantine …

277 – On Tea Accompaniments: Triptych 49

Tea has always been a good accompaniment to many meals around the world in more ways than one. It can help in digestion when served hot or provide refreshment when served cold. It is prepared in a myriad of ways depending on the culture – served with ice, mixed with milk and sugar or boiled …

276 – On Leftovers Reworked: Triptych 48

I'm not just someone who only knows how to eat – I know how to cook too! However, my cooking tends to be experimental and unorthodox as I mainly taught myself how to do so. The food spots I visit play a big role in my cooking: I tend to remember how a certain dish …

275 – On Denny’s In The New Normal

The new normal has changed the way we eat and live. Restaurants have not been exempt from this paradigm shift. All-day American breakfast joint Denny's is among the establishments that have adjusted to the post-COVID new normal. I last reviewed the Eastwood Mall branch of Denny's back in May 2019, way before the pandemic broke …