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I remember back in February, while I was confined for a minor medical procedure at the Antipolo Doctors Hospital, Alex mentioned to me that he ate at a steak and ribs place just in front of the hospital. He promised to take me there and he did. I loved the place not only because of their juicy steak but also because of its colorful, yet homey, vibe. The place was Beeffalo by Hotrocks Antipolo. Fast forward to October, and I finally get to try dining at its original branch, Beeffalo by Hotrocks Marikina, and I was even more satisfied.

The city of Marikina has become famous for its hole in the wall food spots but we seldom get the chance to dine there. I was kind of surprised that Beeffalo was located right at the end of Gil Fernando Avenue, a long road that stretches back to Marcos Highw...

Living in a town that’s so far from the sea or even a river, we often have to make do with frozen seafood products. Thus, the bangus (milkfish) has become a regular in our fridge. It used to be a hit and miss for me as I would end up buying unfresh frozen bangus that make my tongue itch. And that happened even when I meticulously checked the expiration date. Now, I only buy Sarangani Bay Prime Bangus products to be sure that I only get our favorite bangus that’s still fresh even when frozen.

Weeks ago, the generous people behind Sarangani Bay Prime Bangus sent us an icebox filled with frozen milkfish goodies and I couldn’t be any happier.  You see, I have been seriously dieting for weeks now (lost 26 pounds to date!) and I now prefer eating fish over pork or beef...

The Christmas season has always been a time of joy and giving. It’s a time of sharing blessings to others in need. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®  reminds everyone about this very essence of the season with its 2017 Giving Journal. Focused on this year’s theme, “the cup that changes lives,” the 2017 Giving Journal makes sure that CBTL™’s commitment to giving and making lives better, one cup at a time, still holds true as it has since the time it started.

This year’s beneficiary of the 2017 Giving Journal are the scholars of the Real LIFE Foundation, as it was back in 2011 when the company supported the foundation’s “Adopt-a-Scholar” program. Thus, CBTL™ coffee fanatics are not only encouraged to buy cups of coffee to collect stickers for redeeming their dream planner...

Cooking is very much a passion ingrained in the lives of every Filipino. Here in the Philippines, familial ties are strengthened with time spent at the household table.

In today’s context, the value of a home-cooked meal still lies in the effort we spend preparing it and how that is tantamount to the care we serve to ones we love. Rinnai, the no. 1 appliance brand in Japan since 1920, seeks to elevate the way Filipino millennials prepare their meals with tabletop stoves, hobs, cooking ranges, and range hoods designed with the precise performance of Japanese technology.

Rinnai’s impressive line of cooking appliances are made for Filipinos looking to invest in a full kitchen set-up or outfit a newly-purchased home...