Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Adapting to a vegan lifestyle is easier now than ever if you live in Iloilo City. Whole food stores like Simple and Whole and vegan restaurants like Buhay Ermitanyo promote a gentler,more conscious approach to consumption and self-care. You can now find various vegan cheeses produced by Buhay Ermitanyo, purveyor of vegan lifestyle at Simple and Whole at SM City Iloilo.You can create your recipes at home or try my version. Happy airfrying!
Thursday, October 5, 2023
It will be utterly useless to hold on to your wallet when the Big Bad Wolf comes to Iloilo City on October 13-22, 2023 at SM City North Point. Touted as the World's Biggest Book Sale, Big Bad Wolf Books is a Malaysian based enterprise that is on a mission to make books affordable and accessible to everyone.
I've been wanting to go to a Big Bad Wolf Book fair since it launched in Manila a few years ago and did a circuit in cities like Cebu and Davao (and other places I failed to mention). In 2021 when the pandemic happened, BBW held an online sale and of course being a bookworm and a sucker for great deals I did not pass the chance to get hold of amazing books at heavily discounted prices. Due to logistical challenges posed by the pandemic, the books arrived later than expected. But boy, the books were worth waiting for! It felt like Christmas when my BBW books arrived. I can't wait to relive that Christmas morning feeling when I go to my first BBW book fair in the City of Love!
For more information and updates on the BBW Iloilo Book Fair bookmark and visit the BBW Philippines Facebook page. See you there baddies!
Sunday, October 1, 2023
Yay, we are down to the last 3 months of 2023 and it's my favorite season of the year! In particular, I love October because Halloween is my favorite holiday next to Christmas. Being born on Dia de los Muertos somewhat makes me gravitate towards this season of autumnal magic and all things warm, cozy and moody.
Here are some ideas on how to spend an enchanting October:
1. Visit Starbucks this time of the year enjoy the iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte which is delightful either hot or iced. There is now a lighter version of this drink with the sweetness level toned down.
2. Sign up for a soy candle making workshop at La Luz Essence. Bring along a bestie for a fun-filled, creative bonding session.
3. Rent a hobbit house at Casitas de Palma and enjoy a night of glamping with friends amidst a peaceful, natural setting.
4. Tune in to super relaxing, chill autumn inspired music playlist from Lofi for Life with Zoe Cat on Youtube.
Happy October!
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
What’s a rainy day without some delicious coffee-flavoured loneliness?
-Sanober Khan
The smell of hot coffee is like the pleasant scent of the first rain on dry earth; it is a product favoring Friendship, Love, Affection, and should always be consumed with someone else.
-Ruchi Prabhu
Rainy days were made for drinkimg coffee
Coffee is the best thing to douse the sunrise with.
Friday, September 22, 2023
After a tiring work week, I would drop by our neighborhood Japanese eatery along Mac Arthur Highway in Jaro district to find solace and regain strength in a bowl of noodles. Hakata Ramen Bar is a small dining spot with an open kitchen and bar stool counter perfect for solo dining. Just like a cup of coffee savored on a cold rainy day, there is something about a steaming bowl of seafood ramen that soothes the soul. Paired with a plate of gyoza and washed down with a glass of ice-cold Hakata ale or matcha latte, the perfect meal ends with a pat in the tummy. “ Grabe, busog busog ko ba!” (Whoa, I’m so stuffed!)
I have tried every dish on the menu but my favorite remains to be Ramen Nagi (Black squid ink ramen) paired with Hakata ale. Wonderfully satisfying. Truly an antidote to the distress of the world. ありがとうございます!
Hakata Ramen Bar
JDI Bldg, Mac Arthur Highway, Jaro Iloilo City
Store hours: 10 AM- 10 PM
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