A review of Jjang Kae Jjang Kae #109 Kalayaan Avenue, Quezon City I’ve always wanted to try jjajangmyeon. I was curious about its dark color and bold look, especially after seeing it so many times in K-dramas. It always made me wonder, “What does that actually taste like?” Then, out of nowhere, my TikTok feed was suddenly flooded with jjajangmyeon and Jjang Kae reviews (algorithm … Continue reading The Time I Finally Gave In to Jjajangmyeon
The holidays have officially kicked off — and for me, that means one thing: it’s time to begin my Starbucks Traditions journey once again. This year’s theme, Invite Joy, couldn’t have come at a better time. It’s been a challenging year for many Filipinos. Typhoons, earthquakes, corruption, and loss have tested our spirit more times than we can count. Yet, somehow, we always find a … Continue reading Starting My 2025 Starbucks Traditions Journey: A Season of Joy in Every Sip
We like to celebrate Valentine’s Day early to skip the crowds and chaos that come with the actual day. My husband and I already had our date, but in true dad fashion, he couldn’t shake off the guilt of leaving the kids out. So, he decided they deserved a little pre-Valentine treat too. That’s how we ended up at Leon Mexican Restaurant, right in the … Continue reading A Long Drive for a Pre-Valentine Feast at Leon
Valentine’s Day is still a week away, but we stuck to our tradition and had our lunch date today. Why wait for the crowds, chaos, and overpriced everything when we can enjoy a quiet meal together instead? The kids opted out (sigh of relief—no complaints here! lol), so we headed to SM Fairview for a lunch date at Yayoi. Yayoi is a teishoku restaurant, named … Continue reading Going Japanese on Valentines
We went to Banawe last Sunday, not the rice terraces ok? The reason is a story for another day. Anyway, we were so hungry and many restaurants are either full or didn’t have parking. We chanced upon Foong Lan Garden. I remember we watched this in a vlog of a famous Youtuber and he has so many great things to say. So we went ahead. … Continue reading Sunday Lunch at Foong Lan Garden Banawe
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My sister always had a knack for discovering delicious food and always influenced me to try them. So I gave in and tried Randy’s Donuts. My brother-in-law- her husband works on-site in Makati twice a week- became our errand boy ( sorry, Tito Ed!) The donut is huuuge and filling. A little back story about Randy’s Donuts:Established in 1953, it has become an American icon … Continue reading Trying Out Randy’s Donuts
Summer bid goodbye a few days ago, but there are moments when the heat can still be intolerable. On such days, you long for something to cool you down. People have been bragging online about the best halo-halo they’ve tried. One even boasts of having edible gold. I, too, have tried many, but by far, the best I’ve tasted is the one from Dory’s. I … Continue reading The Search Is Over
As school looms on the horizon and city life grows ever more stifling, our kids yearned for a getaway. Amidst the recent blow to our finances from school fees, the prospect of an expensive vacation seemed daunting. But the children’s hard work at school deserved recognition, so we planned a modest overnight trip to Tagaytay, instead of the more costly beach excursion to Zambales they … Continue reading A Weekend Escape
We typically celebrate occasions at SM, so we have many food choices. But lately, going to the mall has become so challenging with the influx of people and difficulty securing a parking spot. So when my two pretty sisters-in-law celebrated their birthday yesterday, they chose a different location. They had their birthday at Hofu, the Japanese restaurant of Hotel Savano. Hotel Savano is the hidden gem … Continue reading A Hidden Gem In Bulacan
From My Corner of the Couch 