Do you love wine but don’t know how to pick one? There are only two words you need to know in choosing the perfect bottle of wine – René Barbier. This holiday, get away from the guessing game and read the following tips in wine selection. Continue Reading
The holidays are just around the corner and as part of the Yuletide tradition, the season comes with people’s heightened passion for shopping. As the streets start to light up with festive decorations, so do the eyes of shoppers as they set their sights on bargains galore. To help them keep up with the Christmas rush, URC Coffee Twist shares these energizing tips.
Shop early, eat breakfast. Go to the shopping center as soon as it opens and get first dibs on all the amazing offerings. But before braving the bargain jungle, make sure that you are well-geared up by eating a healthy breakfast to keep you fueled throughout the shopping day. Smell a tree or something citrus. This helps to reinvigorate you so you can complete that Christmas list. Continue Reading
It’s never too early to whip up merry sweet creations as The Maya Kitchen shows how you can dress up cookies in stripes of colors and bake oversized muffins studded with glazed fruits. Swoon over a heavenly combo of choco covered biscuits filled with mint flavored cream cheese. Dip one side in dark choco and the other white for that smashing contrast. Continue Reading
Chef Ben
I think it was two weeks ago when I went back to the Maya Kitchen for another lesson in Cooking. The last time I was there was when Nikko Buendia taught a class about baking and decorating cupcakes. This time around, I took a class on cooking steaks and roasts with Chef Ben.
Stuffed Roasted Rosemary Chicken with Basil Mashed Potatoes
With Christmas just over a month away, I’m sure everyone is looking for that perfect gift to give to family and friends. Personally I like to give out something edible, like a cake or Christmas cookies such as the Noel Christmas Cookies from Colombia. They’re perfect as personal or corporate giveaways.