Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Fans of vintage Americana and the 50's era will love Fads of 50's Diner and Museum located near Waterworld Park in Alta Tierra Village in Jaro District. Stepping inside, you will be delighted by the amazing display of vintage nostalgia ranging from Betty Boop, Coca-Cola, rare collectibles, pop culture kitsch as well as authentic diner cafe decor. If you want to momentarily escape to the most wonderful era ever, Fads of 50's will bring you there. Check out their retro-style cafe menu offerings for a taste of the good old times. Dine and drink retro style while listening to the hit songs of the 50's.
Museum entrance fee is P70 while loyalty card holders have free entrance good for one year. Follow their Facebook page for updates and promotions.
Hang-out soon!
FADS OF 50'S DINER & MUSEUM
Alta Tierra Village (near the entrance of Waterworld Iloilo)
Contact no:09985504562
Thursday, March 13, 2025
If you're an 80's kid, you have probably watched The Princess Bride.
This movie remains to be one of my favorite movies from Rob Reiner, the same guy who directed the riotously hilarious movie This is Spinal Tap. I was thrilled that Cinema Exmundo at UP Visayas screened it on Valentine's Day. After all, what better way to celebrate Valentine's day than to re-watch the adventure filled journey of Westley, the swashbuckling farm boy and Buttercup, the beautiful damsel in distress. If you are fond of fantasy movies, you will enjoy how the movie satirizes the fairy tale genre and the happily ever after. Somehow, I still do believe in true love and how lovers destined for each other can ride off into the fiery, glowing sunset.
I love this movie so much that I have watched it on DVD an unhealthy number of times, to the point that I have memorized some the quotable lines. The movie references sometimes seep into my writings and conversations. Any cult follower of this movie won't forget the quotes and satirical references such as, "As you wish," Inconceivable," The cliff of insanity", "I am Inigo Montoya. Prepare to die!" and all other inanities.
Thank you Cinema Exmundo for screening my favorite romantic movie!
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Recently, I have been inspired by the slice of life vlogs of women living alone in woodland cottages, tiny houses and apartments in picturesque places like Tokyo and Stockholm. In particular, Paola Merrill aka The Cottage Fairy has been an absolute inspiration in my quest to create an outlook that romanticizes an otherwise boring life.
To begin with, romanticizing life does not require that you live in a charming Cotswolds cottage with Cath Kidston aesthetics. Wherever you are in the world, you can still find beauty in the hardest places and draw in courage, inspiration and optimism.
For small city women like me, I believe it is possible to create and curate an inspired life that makes ordinary things more exciting than they really are.
That being said, let me share my experience in romanticizing my daily life:
- Pinterest has always been my happy place. I joined this platform when it was still in beta format. Through the years, I have collected beautiful and fanciful images shared by artists, writers and dreamers around the world.
- I enjoy decorating my office workspace with things that spark joy and motivation (thank you Mari Kondo). I try to fill it with inspiring quotes and interesting artwork to uplift my energy.
- I have been enjoying the beauty of newly renovated plazas and squares in the city. I would go for a walk, sit on a bench and listen to my favorite playlists on Spotify. I try to tune out all that is chaotic in the world.
- From childhood to adulthood, I have cultivated homely and old fashioned hobbies like sewing, crafting and making handmade gifts for friends and loved ones. I try to integrate these activities to weekday routines.
- I get in touch with my inner plantita. After the pandemic, I continued to care for the plants that I purchased. The thriving plants remind me of resiliency during tough, challenging times. Watering my plants in the evening is always a therapeutic experience.
- I try to seek fellow romantics whom I share a love for slow, mindful living. I am lucky to have friends who share my vision.
- I love to explore art and historical periods that I gravitate towards. I have always been drawn to Jane Austen's regency world.
- I enjoy traveling and seeking authentic experiences that otherwise I may never experience in your own hometown or country. Have you been always inspired by Nordic or Japanese lifestyle? Maybe it's time to visit Copenhagen or Tokyo. I love Japan and I try to visit at least once or every two years.
- Regardless of what's happening in the world, I try to see world through a soft, seasonal filter even if I live in the equator. In my own world, it will always be spring and autumn.
Thursday, March 6, 2025
There is a monthly pop-up farmer's market happening at West Visayas State University main campus every last Thursday and Friday of the month. Dubbed as "Kadiwa sa WVSU" this is a collaboration between the Department of Agriculture-Western Visayas and the university. This marketing platform shortens the agricultural supply chain while providing consumers the freshest produce at the best price.
Given the skyrocketing prices of basic food items (hello inflation!), this pop-up farmer's market is God sent. This mutually advantageous initiative gives university staff, students and the general public the opportunity to purchase fresh, healthy food while supporting local farmer cooperatives and entrepreneurs.
My market haul always consists of fresh shitake mushrooms, oyster mushrooms and assorted fresh vegetables that make weekend cooking fun!
QUICK FRESH OYSTER MUSHROOM SAUTE
Ingredients:
- Fresh oyster mushrooms, shredded
- 1 piece tomato, chopped
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup broth
- 1 piece small onion, diced
- Minced garlic
- Sprig of parsley
- Dash of mushroom powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1. Heat oil and saute onions and garlic. Add chopped tomato.
2.Add shredded oyster mushrooms. Saute for 2-3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup broth.
3. Cook mushrooms until soft and tender. Sprinkle a dsh of mushroom powder.
4. Remove from heat and add salt/pepper to taste.
4. Sprinkle and garnish with flat leaf parsley.
5. Serve with toast.
KADIWA SA WVSU POP-UP FARMER'S MARKET
Rizal Hall Grounds
West Visayas State University
Luna St, Lapaz, Iloilo City
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