Category Archives: food tours

Medieval Festival in Reims Champagne

Posted on August 10, 2014 by

June 2014. I am a big GOT and LOTR rings fan. The geek inside of me loves medieval films and books. Luckily we were in Reims Champagne in time for the Medieval Festival.  It was held at the perimeters of … Continue reading →

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Beauvais marché

Posted on May 15, 2014 by

The Beauvais market in Picardy France happens every Wednesdays and Saturdays. Spring time vegetables are a real treat. Beautiful are the fresh asparagus of all shapes and sizes. Nice to steam and serve with Hollandaise sauce.

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A Vancouver Food Trip

Posted on August 19, 2013 by

Nature and the outdoors are part of the active Canadian lifestyle. Stroll around Stanley park, conquer Grouse Grind, and explore the mountain bike or ski trails of Whistler mountain. Vancouver has this great multicultural community and so there is an … Continue reading →

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How to cook Tikoy

Posted on February 10, 2013 by

Kung Hei Fat Choy! My Chinoy friends gave me tikoy as gifts for the Chinese New Year. Nian Gao or tikoy in the Philippines is glutinous rice cake. It is eaten at the start of the lunar year for prosperity. … Continue reading →

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Japanese style dining at Greenhill’s Wafu

Posted on September 23, 2012 by

Chairs like lily pods surrounded by water in a pond. Hip and stylish this new Japanese restaurant in my hometown. Sashimi Salad P411 Tempura Combination P411 Barachirashi P270 Teriyaki Chicken P320 California Roll P220 Wafu Greenhills +632 5703242 beside the … Continue reading →

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The art of wagashi

Posted on September 11, 2012 by

I recon the Japanese have this great ability to turn all things into an art form, so I am always fascinated by the way they produce delicate and beautiful confectionaries called Wagashi.   These are little sweets served with Macha(fine … Continue reading →

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Filipino street food and FHM

Posted on July 3, 2012 by

Everyone has a bucket list and I got another “check” in mine! Come on!!! We all secretly want to be featured in a “hot” magazine (during younger days!). So here is my claim to fame as I discuss Filipino Street … Continue reading →

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