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A Simple Dog Barkday Party at Home

We decided to go ahead and celebrate Jack’s 2nd Birthday party at home a few months after his birthday because of how busy everything has become. Still, I…

Escape to Bolinao

I’ve been a really horrible blogger. I feel guilty about neglecting my blog for the summer. It’s been quite hard to sit myself down to write some articles….

Between Baking & Barking

There is something to be said about establishing a food business…especially when you’re alone…it takes over almost everything you do, and if you don’t get to fix the…

A morning at the Mandaluyong Animal Shelter (and it looks like I’ll be doing this a lot)

I’ve finally found an accessible shelter near my house! I’ve been wondering if I’ll ever actually get my butt to PAWS but it looks like I don’t have…

Japanese Grocery-ing at New Hatchin

I had a shoot earlier in the year that called for some nice Japanese food items…so this took me to one of my favorite groceries, the New Hatchin…

Being So Caught Up

I’ve been feeling so guilty lately with the way I haven’t been able to strike a balance between my blogging and fixing my pet deli. I’m starting to…

Halloween Spookfest @ the Old Diplomat Hotel

In line with our Halloween spookfest, what better way to scare ourselves than to go on a visit to the ultimate creepy place: Diplomat Hotel. Though this place…

My Whole Pet Kitchen Site is finally up (Just in time for my birthday!)!

It has been a crazy few weeks of sampling, tweaking and trying to balance everything that’s going on with the birthing pains, so to speak, of my pet…

Super Late Reaction: My Blog won in Our Awesome Planet’s “Your Most Awesome Food Road Trip”

I can’t believe it. I almost already forgot about it since it was such a long time ago, I decided to check out if my entry made it…

Whole Pet Kitchen: Going Slowly But Surely

Sorry guys, I’ve been so busy, I haven’t had any time to post. October really was crazy, it was only today that I found some time to breathe…

My Whole Pet Kitchen…A New Happy Hobby

They say that when you enjoy your work, you will always be happy, inspired and you will never be truly tired. I already proved that with my food…

Thank You Steve Jobs! You Made the World a Better Place!

The passing of Steve Jobs is just devastating for me. Though I never met him, I found inspiration in his passion for what he does. This guy believed…

Fish Steaming Blunder

I was able to salvage a fish that was immersed in ice for a shoot. So I was watching a World Cafe Asia marathon with a beer in…

Fish Liver and Chirashi Don

The other day I introduced Anna to a bowl of fish liver. I love the way Kikufuji does it along with its tangy vinaigrette, it definitely cuts the…

Jack

Sometimes I’m actually worried that he’s too close to me. He doesn’t seem to have much interest sleeping in the kitchen…he has to wait for me by the…

Tagaytay BBQ Picnic Part 2: Rain and US Ribeye Steak

We sort of had the feeling that the night had become almost too perfect until the weather caused us to move to China’s still-in-the-finishing-touches kitchen and dining which…

An Improved Wines and Spirits Club Uploaded!

I’m so happy to announce that the new Wines & Spirits Club site I’ve been working on the past week is finally finished! Now our members can enjoy…

Fluffy and Rich: The Truffle Scrambled Egg

My friend recommended that I give out some very quick and simple recipes in my blog so here goes…A truffled scrambled egg. I’ve been obsessed with the perfect…

DIY Props: Table Napkin

I recently went on a cloth spree when I went to Taytay to shop for some fabric. Since the fabric was all on a per kilo basis, I…

My Blog is officially 3 Years Old! :)

Hey everyone! I am really happy to announce that my blog has officially turned 3 last May. This was my very first entry and I am sure glad…

Worry free BBQ picnic pack list!

Hi guys! Since I’ve been so into outdoor and on location barbeques lately, I might as well share with you my utlimate essentials when it comes to having…

Cafe Bola before a BB Game

It was Mig’s birthday week and I found myself with 2 tickets to a finals game of the PBA. Although I am totally not a fan of basketball…

Tales from the Next Table 1

If you don’t own a retail shop, or a restaurant, I suggest that you don’t read this. I happily entered a small restaurant the other and was greeted…

Our new Chefy Lite Bags are now available!

Hey everyone! I’m very proud to announce that our new knife rolls are available at the shop online! 🙂 Thank you for your continued support and inspiration for…

Quezon Adventure: Off to Lunok Falls via the Real-Mauban “Coastal Highway”

One of the best things we did during our Holy Week Quezon Adventure was roughing it out to get to Lunok Falls. I found this wonderful place through…

Our New Chef’s Knife Bags are Available online!

Hi guys! I’m pleased to announce that our new Chefy Large Ulitmate Knife Bags are available exclusively from the Chefy Store, online! After the long wait and fabric…

Quezon Adventure: Real Quezon’s Beach Side Seafood Market

The last time I was in Real was in the late 90’s and I’ve been totally dreaming of a place with a seafood market in close proximity to…

Quezon Adventure: Lucban Stop Over

After quite a tiring and super traffic drive to Lucban, we decided to stop over at the town proper. We parked in Lucban’s beautiful church and headed on…

Quezon Adventure: Tayabas Basilica and Kamayan sa Palaisdaan

After our 2 nights in Pagbilao, we headed towards Tayabas, where our next hotel (Nawawalang Paraiso) was. After bringing our stuff to the room, we headed for St….

Quezon Adventure: Palayisdaan in Lucena City

After our visit to SM Lucena, we decided to eat on the way back to our hotel. This was where we found Palayisdaan, a small restaurant by the…

Quezon Adventure: Bilaran Island Picnic c/o Silangang Nayon

Since we were curious about that little island right in front of our cliff-side room, we decided to ask the front desk at Silangang Nayon of how people…

Quezon Adventure: Dalahican Port

What kind of foodie adventure would this vacation be without a visit to a really big public market…or this time, a really big Fish Port! I don’t mind…

Quezon Adventure: Puting Buhangin in Pagbilao by Car

Before you even think of doing this…let me tell you now… I don’t recommend this route especially when you’re driving a sedan, unless you live in the outskirts…

Vikings Luxury Buffet — Must Go!!!

I’ve been wondering why our chefs in the consultancy have been oh-so busy the past few weeks that every time I see them, all they could tell me…

DIY Slow Cookin’ : Khao Ka Moo

In my unending craving to have this a week after my trip, I decided to make my own version of Khao Ka Moo at home. I decided to…