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Tag Archives: The Philippines
Compare & Contrast
Nine months ago, we packed our bags and too many boxes, and headed out to Ninoy Aquino International Airport for the last time. It was six years and a matter of days since I had first arrived in the Philippines. … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyle, Local Culture, Luxembourg, Philippines
Tagged jeepneys, Luxembourg, manila, The Philippines, Tim Winton
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The Goose Station: Reinventing Philippine Cuisine
“Of all our senses, taste, such as Nature has created it, remains the one which…gives us the maximum of delight.” ~ Brillat-Savarin Last month I had the joy of meeting Rob & Sunshine Pengson at Madrid Fusion Manila (MFM). Rob’s … Continue reading
Yasmin Newman: author, chef and cultural attaché
As a food writer and a foreigner in the Philippines, I have really tried to get to know the local cuisine. Quite different from any other South East Asian or pacific island cuisine I have come across, I knew very … Continue reading
A Special Anniversary Dinner
I really enjoy cooking, but I prefer it if the recipes are relatively simple and there is room to manoeuvre: ‘oops, I don’t have zucchini, what else is in the fridge?’ that sort of thing. And I really enjoy eating … Continue reading
Posted in Food & Wine, Philippines
Tagged affogato, Chef Colin McKay, gravadlax, Makati, pappardelle, Sala Dining, The Philippines
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Shoes: the Fetish of a First Lady, or a National Passion?
Imelda Marcos, wife of Filipino President Marcos, became internationally renowned in 1986, not for her charismatic personality, her movie star looks or her contribution to Filipino culture, but for her butterfly sleeves and her infamous collection of shoes. When Imelda … Continue reading
Posted in Local Culture, Philippines
Tagged Guinness Book of Records, Imelda Marcos, imeldific, Iron Butterfly, Kapitan Moy, manila, Marikina, Shoe Museum, shoes, The Philippines
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Wining & Dining at The Depot
The Brett Tolhurst story began in the South Australian Riverland, where there is a strong family tradition of wine-making. Brett, however, chose to break the mould to study Finance. He started out in business development in Hong Kong in the … Continue reading
Posted in Food & Wine, Philippines
Tagged ANZA, Brett Tolhurst, manila, The Philippines, The Toast Club, The Wine Depot, Vittorios
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Basking in Fresh Air at Lago de Oro
Satiate your thirst for a thrilling getaway… we bring you nonstop excitement from morning to night… every corner of Lago de Oro Beach Club spells fun and adventure. You’ll never run out of breathtaking moments to savor. It was quite … Continue reading
Posted in Food & Wine, Philippines, Travel
Tagged balsas, bancas, Batangas, Lago de Oro, Luzon, South China Sea, The Philippines, wakeboarding
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Reviewing the Situation
Back in Manila after a summer abroad, I was recently thumbing through a guide book on moving to the Philippines – new arrivals needed some information I didn’t have the answer to – and as I wandered through the pages … Continue reading
Posted in Local Culture, Philippines
Tagged Ayala Triangle, comfort room, manila, pakikisama, The Philippines
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Walking in the Rain
When a new friend in Manila asked me to go walking with her at 5.30 a.m., I was aghast. Good heavens, I thought, if I am even conscious that early, I am still hunched over my English Breakfast tea, trying … Continue reading
Posted in Biography, Local Culture, Philippines
Tagged manila, mesocyclone, Ondoy, Pasig river, refugees, The Philippines, tropical storm, typhoon Saola
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