Category Archives: Philippines

Walking in the Rain

Posted on 8 August 2012 by sheg4184

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 →

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Sunday Market in Legazpi Village

Posted on 6 August 2012 by sheg4184

When my husband and I wake up early on a Sunday, with nothing much on the day’s agenda beyond a strong urge to get out of the house, we find a taxi and potter down to the Legazpi Market.  Like … Continue reading →

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Living it Up with a Personal Shopper

Posted on 29 July 2012 by sheg4184

One of our local expatriate magazines had picked Beauty as a theme for our May edition, and I was asked to interview a personal shopper at one of Manila’s most popular department stores. At first I was appalled, for I … Continue reading →

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The Chef Diairies: Butchery, the Crowning Glory

Posted on 24 July 2012 by sheg4184

Fast forward through dissecting and trussing poultry, filleting a fish, and preparing squid and shrimp to our final cooking lesson. As we assembled at our stations, our instructor this week, Chef Kyla Rosales, introduced each of  us to a large … Continue reading →

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The Chef Diaries: Knife Skills 101

Posted on 20 July 2012 by sheg4184

Before we begin, I have to admit that I am not the most accurate or precise of cooks. If the recipe calls for an ingredient that doesn’t come immediately to hand, I find an alternative in the bottom of the … Continue reading →

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Tasteful Memories

Posted on 25 June 2012 by sheg4184

Cultural understanding through taste is one of the best ways we can learn to understand each other ~ Allhoff & Monroe If you have ever wondered about the Filipinos and the origins of Filipino food, Memories of Philippine Kitchens is the … Continue reading →

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Aussie Pies at Legazpi

Posted on 3 June 2012 by sheg4184

In Manila we quickly become familiar with myriad street stalls and market stalls selling cheap, popular, take-away snacks to passers-by. Those of real notoriety include grilled chicken intestines on a stick, known tastefully as IUDs; grilled chickens feet, nicknamed Nikes, … Continue reading →

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An Evening on the Mediterranean

Posted on 31 May 2012 by sheg4184

A peaceful dinner at Restaurant 101 on McKinley Hill is always a welcome suggestion. When Chef Cantrel has prepared a Mediterranean feast it’s an offer too good to refuse. The dining room, as always, is calm and welcoming. We are … Continue reading →

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Frills & Furbelows at Café Juanita

Posted on 28 May 2012 by sheg4184

Late last year, armed with map and compass, I journeyed into the depths of Pasig City on a quest for Café Juanita. Our diligent driver turned out to be better at following his nose than I was at map reading, … Continue reading →

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The Cheese Club of the Philippines Turns Thirty

Posted on 26 May 2012 by sheg4184

This year, the Cheese Club of the Philippines is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary, and apparently there are plans afoot for a birthday party later in the year. Recently I spoke with current President and long-standing member of the CCP, Chris … Continue reading →

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