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Anton’s Favorite Coffee Shop
When I lost the love of my life, I found myself searching for the footprints he left behind. I visited his alma mater and talked to his former teachers and classmates who all had wonderful memories of him. I …
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Best Empanada at Baker’s Dozen
I’ve been spending weekly family nights at Power Plant Mall in Rockwell, Makati, since it first opened in 2000. I thought I’ve mastered every nook and cranny of this mall—from the top restaurants to the newest shops and stalls. But …
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Turtle Tales from Anvaya
“Would you like to join us at Anvaya Cove?” Anton’s aunt Lisa asked me in February. “We’re releasing baby pawikans into the sea.” Distracted by a to-do list at that time, I turned down her invite.
When I later …
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Kitsch of the Week: Vanilla Cupcake Bakery
“Wow, this is fun. I feel like a kid,” said my artist friend Paolo, who, in his vintage rockstar ensemble, looked completely out of place on the colorful quilted couch surrounded by country-style teacups, saucers and pots. It was …
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Mane Attraction
Our first collection is ready! One of the newest accessory brands in Manila, Hey Jow has collaborated with Kate Was Here for a limited-edition summer 2013 collection called Beach-fest, inspired by our sandy shores and the global music festival …
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Essence’s Candy-themed Launch
The gals of BDJ Box and I were invited to the Philippine launch of Europe’s no. 1 value cosmetics brand, Essence, at the Intercontinental Hotel last week. The intimate candy-themed event was, pardon the cliché, a sight for sore eyes.…
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Spoof Collection
Someone once quipped that I’m a walking disaster, and I won’t argue with that. I seem to be a magnet for sticky situations, jokes, and gags.
In honor of April Fools’ Day, a celebration that I never really paid attention …
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Nutella Cupcakes
Allow me to do some shameless plugging. For my birthday, my sister Karen baked these sinful Nutella cupcakes to indulge my sweet-toothed soul.…
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Breakfast for Dinner
“When you ordered waffles and coffee instead of beer, I knew you were weird,” Anton joked when we talked about our first official date at a Makati bar in 2010.
Weird as I was, he loved me nonetheless. He wholeheartedly …
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Kitsch of the Week: Juice Box Camera
This cute little thing arrived in the mail yesterday.…
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Love in the Time of the Tape Recorder
After playing Elle Woods in Legally Blonde (2010), The Cat in Seussical the Musical (2010), and Hope Charity in Sweet Charity (2011), triple threat Nikki Gil is back to portray another quirky character, this time in They’re Playing Our Song…
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Box-O-Plenty!
A trend that took over the world of vanity last year was beauty subscription boxes. Just like a magazine subscription, you can choose from the monthly, quarterly, biannually, or yearly subscription service to get a box of beauty loot delivered …
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Old World Dining
In the 19th century, a wealthy couple living in the San Miguel District of Manila was known for throwing unforgettable dinners. Dr. Alejandro Legarda (a.k.a. Don Alejandro) and Doña Ramona Legarda (a.k.a. Tita Moning)’s sumptuous cooking and luxurious dining rooms …
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A La Peanut Butter Sandwiches!
I have a philosophical question that’s been bothering me for years:
Why do sandwiches taste better when someone else makes it for you?
When my mother makes me a basic tuna sandwich, it tastes yummy. When I try to replicate …
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Swimming in Soda
My first time in Hidden Valley Springs in Laguna, Philippines, was back in the ’90s. The sheltered little city girl in me hated that there was too much nature. Fast-forward to 2012 when I’ve grown into a more seasoned traveler …
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Yoga For a Cause
How serendipitous that I chose to stay at The Farm on November 6 to 12. Not only was I there in time to celebrate The Farm’s 10th anniversary and the opening of their new Narra Villas, I was also there …
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Vegan Party, Anyone?
It started with an exciting rumor. A Yoga teacher told a guest who told another guest who told me that Brad Pitt is coming to The Farm on Saturday, November 10, to join their 10th Anniversary party and unveiling of …