Feast in Joy

2nd Vigan tour 2016 

A YEAR-ENDER POST

JOY...the word that's bursting full in my heart as this year comes into a close and ushers in another.  And what better way to end it with, a blogpost.

Paradise Dynasty, Legend of Xiao Long Bao Now in Manila

From the moment I have started blogging and writing about the food that I have eaten, Xiao Long Bao had been one amongst the most illustrious.  Though it was not my intention to enlist a couple of places on where to go to try Manila's best-selling xiao long baos, I did try some of them and have blogged about such places.  Since then, more and more foodie-welcoming establishment have popped up and have delighted xiao long bao lovers, from the traditional to the Michelin-Starred restaurants.

A Brush on Specialty Coffee by Dr. Manuel Diaz

Long ago, people in the province would fire up woods to boil ground coffee beans on a huge kettle.  I despised seeing my grandma, pour over some over clean white cups and near it were sugar and Coffeemate on jars to customize your own cup of Joe.  I thought it was tedious and unsafe, but that's how they like having their coffee.

Restaurant Depot, Where Savings Come in Big Sizes

Establishments in Pasay in the food-service can now take delight in a newly opened super-grocer. Easily accessible, Restaurant Depot is just a few walks from EDSA and Mall of Asia which aims  It is a membership-only warehouse club for people involved in the food-service industry - canteens, food stalls, restaurants, caterers, home bakers, and chefs. Membership gives you access to a large selection of ingredients, food supplies, and kitchenware in a convenient shopping format, where buying in bulk translates to big savings.

Flavors of an Elegant Filipino Christmas by Chef Jessie Sincioco

Words and photos by Gene Rose Gozum Imphang
IG Account: @msgenerose

If you haven’t planned your Christmas menu yet, now’s a good time to do so.  Take it from the expert as Chef Jessie shares her recipes for an Elegant Filipino Christmas.

Recipe: No-Fail Classic Holiday Dessert Recipes from Jolly Cow Condensada

Growing up, Christmas had always been the most anticipated feast.  I always, always patiently seat near my mom in the kitchen as she prepares different kinds of salads and her winning recipe is a salad for dessert. Ironic?  Well for us Pinoys it isn't, as we would enjoy loads of Fruit Salad during this season.

A Bevvy of Asian Flavors in One Oishi World of O, Wow! Bag

Here is a rags-to-riches story you might not have heard yet.

From its humble origins of repacking gawgaw and local coffee and introducing classics such as Oishi Prawn Crackers and Kirei, Liwayway Marketing Corpora-tion has come a long way in the last
seventy years. From then on, Liwayway Marketing Corp has been redefining snack time for Filipino families as they introduce more favorites such as Bread Pan, Ribbed Cracklings, Pillows, Marty’s, Potato Fries, and Ridges. Now with an ever-growing roster of products, Oishi has been capturing hearts around Asia as well, including countries such as Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, India, and China.

Where to Buy the Best Roast, Ham and Pork Bellies for Christmas

You can have a restaurant-style Christmas dinner right at home and you don't have to stress yourself out preparing them.  There are really good ones in the market, and what's best is that they're just a phone call away.

Century Park Hotel is All Set for 2017

Your home away from home, Century Park Hotel, is going big this New Year’s Eve with extravagant lineup of surprises and treats.

As part of its annual campaign to spread holiday cheers to its patrons, CPH is hosting “Let’s go for 41!” a New Year countdown party to welcome 2017 and the hotel’s 41st year in business. The hotel is all set for this grand event happening on the night of December 31st.

NY's Most Mouth-watering 'Cue, Mighty Quinn’s Joins the Roster of Mega Fashion Hall's Must-visit Foodie Joint

All hail the "Mighty Quinn."

The “Barbecue King of New York,” the brainchild of pit master Hugh Mangum, is now roasting in Manila!  Mighty Quinn’s US glory might outshine the barbecue market as it blends both slow-roast techniques from Texas and North Carolina, creating a distinct, “New York-style” barbecue, the first of its kind.