A PEN & BLISS BLOG
Hearty meals, new food finds and adventures.
I wish it was easier nowadays to prepare food - but with work hours back into regular programming (9 to 5 in the time of pandemic); multiple work loads, side hustles and chores to match; wouldn't it be great to have access to healthy, yummy ready-to-eat meals that can feed the whole family That's why …
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Everyone loves a good selection of wines and spirits in every party. In fact, an oft-quoted meme has turned into a nice reminder why the presence of alcohol often predicts a party is a success: However, did you ever felt like serving spirits as is, straight from the bottle always seemed like a waste of …
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Some of the Philippines most loved comfort street food will be taking center stage, but will be served with fun twists and new interpretations, at the World’s Street Food Congress 2017 (WSFC17). A brain child of foodie and TV personality K.F. Seetoh of Makansutra fame and presented by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), the five-day …
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I had the pleasure of being invited to the recently-concluded Madrid Fusion Manila courtesy of La Espanola Olive Oil. Considered to be the oldest olive oil company in Spain, La Espanola prides itself for having the widest collection of olive oils in the market. As a health nut (or trying to be a health nut), …
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I have a serious problem when it comes to bread. I just can't stop eating it. For someone who is supposed to stay away from Carbohydrates, this presents a big problem. So when Bakers Maison invited us for a sneak peak of their latest bread offerings and to offer tips on how to jazz it …
The plates came out one at a time, usually steaming hot - the smell of familiar, comfort cooking wafting through the air. We were at Grilla Restaurant and Bar, a sprawling restaurant and bar serving delectable Pinoy dishes along the SM by the Bay strip within the MOA Complex. At Grilla, your pot of sinigang …
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There's hundreds of bars and restaurants in Metro Manila but how do you find one that's so chill - without any air or pretense? Try going to Skippy's Bar and Grill, conveniently located at the BGC Forum, right across the new MCDonald's Cafe in BGC. They know how to unwind just right. I was fortunate …
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“Boodle Fight sa Bilao” and “Shrimp Wednesday” Only at St. Nicholas Catering and Restaurant Share a feast with your family and friends at St. Nicholas Catering and Restaurant. Indulge and feast on a great selection for the special price of Php999.00 for the Boodle Fight sa Bilao Set. The set is available in a variety …
Swiss Miss, the world-famous chocolate power drink brings the luxurious Italian Dolce Vita (sweet life) to every one with the launch of its newest flavor, Swiss Miss Chocolate Hazelnut. The new premium flavor is made of imported cocoa and real milk, infused with the aroma and flavor of hazel nut. Chosen as the brand's latest …
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If there's one thing that best highlights the joys and abundance of the Christmas season, it's the many feasts and gatherings that bring Filipino families and friends together. Aside from the happy memories, the catching-up and the bonding opportunity, it's the sumptuous dishes coming out of the kitchen and even the take-out box that …
Continue reading "Let’s go on a food trip at Alaska Merry Cremas Food Fest 2016 "
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