I am very particular about dental hygiene. To be honest, I just care about having nice bright teeth. I went through two rounds of braces, first to align my big teeth, and then a second time to realig...
Hold on to your appetites and save the date for another fun and food-filled event happening in Manila in a couple of weeks courtesy of one of my favorite local foodie mags: Yummy Magazine.YUMMY Eats ...
Sun’s up over the islands, and it’s HOT! And since I have no plans of hitting the beach anytime soon, I wanna give these products to someone ready to get a tan and keep their skin safe wh...
During my recent trip to LA, I passed by Trader Joe’s to buy some goodies for a friend back in Manila. I love Trader Joe’s and used to go there on a weekly pilgrimage to by these artisana...
People always get shocked when they learn my abilities in the domestic sense, especially when they find out I know how to cook. When I was in LA, I made some guacamole that got devoured within minute...
I was part of Lifestyle Asia’s April issue dedicated to travel. I talked about Copenhagen, one my fave cities.
10 more days til the BIGGEST sale of the summer!! And have I told you the A/C at SMX is SUPAH cold? The BIG Summer Outlet Sale 2012!!! When: April 27-29, 2012, Fri-Sun 10a-9p Where: SMX Convention C...
So the other day, while getting myself ready, I noticed a double dose of white hair growing in the same root. Then, I started putting on makeup and noticed a very promising frown line in between my b...
So back to my Roomie Reunion New Year celebration. After a full day of walking all over Rome, and then some, and after having back to back pizza meals for dinner and lunch, we wanted something differ...
I got this invitation in the mail from good friend Tessa, and I knew I couldn’t miss it. Tessa is notorious for her off-the-hook parties, fantastic prizes, and all-out fun games and programs. T...
So last Christmas I did a Goodie Giveaway on a set of Vosges Haut Chocolat Bars. Vosges is one of my favorite chocolate brands, and obviously since I’m trying to lose weight, keeping this sexy ...
I’m a sucker for kitchen appliances, and the brand-new gadget to make my kitchen look even more lab-like. I’m such a techie that I even use contraptions for such simple (protein shakes) a...
Ok ok ok… I’m gonna make this super easy for you guys. I realized that my hoarder tendencies are, albeit a downfall for my credit card, a wonderful thing for the followers of Trip or Trea...
Save the date for the second installment of the much-awaited benefit food fair this summer: Best Food Forward! All the foodies in the metro can dine to their hearts’ desire in this 2-day, fun &...
I love mezze as much as I love sauces. I also love spices and exotic flavors and the flavors of the Middle East as well as the Mediterranean. When New World Hotel added Lebanese sous chef Malek Mahmo...
You know what they say… the best things come in the smallest packages. Only a week left until J.Co Donuts & Coffee opens its Philippine flagship store at The Strip in Megamall (building B)!...
I want to personally greet Nuffnang a happy happy fifth birthday! Yay! Thanks for picking me as your Blogger of the month, even if I have a few more days left. Here’s to more fun times with the...
I did a bit of online shopping today, and I chanced upon Ricki’s Basic Cheese Making Kit. I’m a sucker for DIY kits ever since I was a kid. From jewelry making, to pottery, to wood burning kits, I’ve...
Just like Piccolo Buco by the Trevi Fountain, it’s a rare find to discover authentic and delicious Italian restaurants by the Colosseum without being lured by the enticing view of the amphithea...
People who are close to me know how much I love a good cookout. At one get together, I learned this simple taco salad recipe from Cupcake Lab‘s Cay, and with some tweaking and add-ons, it’...
Here’s a perfect example of the adage, great things come in small packages. This is the entrance to InTown Luxury House in Rome, a guest house hotel which Roomie & I stayed at on our last n...
Aria Cucina Italiana I’ve been planning to go 3 for 3 for my Boracay/Labor Day tradition, but since I’m planning on doing a little bit more traveling this year, and people’s schedul...
Originally Posted on Haute Trot On my latest Roomie Reunion with Chants, we decided to meet in the middle and fly to Italy to ring in the new year. We visited Siena as well as San Gimignano in the Tu...
Always wanted to learn the ins and outs of making the perfect cuppa joe? How about mastering the fine art of steeping tea? Why not join Coffee Tea By Me Series, a practical workshop that allows you t...
Save the date for the biggest travel sale in the Philippines! February 17-19, 2012 SMX Convention Hall, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City I buy most of my airline tickets at the expo, so if you alread...
I was impatiently awaiting what surprise or production would come my way for Valentine’s, when I got a sweet surprise from Cupcake Lab, my go to person for cupcake cravings. The perks of being ...
Congratulations to Gellina Dy! You won the Sprinkles Red Velvet Cupcake Mix! www.sprinkles.com Before the birth of Cupcake Lab in Manila, I had a love affair with Sprinkles Cupcakes. Sprinkles began ...
Right around the holidays, I was on the lookout for Nilla Wafers in Manila. I visited about 10 supermarkets, 2 S&Rs, called about 6 Rustan’s trying to hunt this elusive box of goodness down...
www.HauteTrot.com Many of you know how clingy I am with my college roommate Chants. Not only do we G-Chat with each other on an almost daily basis, we also dream about our next grand reunion in anoth...
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