Let’s admit it: hotdog at itlog are the GOATs of baon. They’re easy, fast, and most kids love them. Pero kung araw-araw mo na silang niluluto, chances are pati si bunso napapailing na. As a hands-on tatay who sometimes wears the kusinero apron too, I’ve been on the hunt for baon options na madali lang […]
Food
DDD Cooks: Dinakdakan
My family had been hinting—not so subtly—for two weeks straight: “Daddy, kailan tayo mag-Dinakdakan?” As the designated griller in the house (a badge I wear proudly), I had to remind them that I only get weekends off. So naturally, Dinakdakan Saturday was locked in. What Is Dinakdakan? Dinakdakan, sometimes called warek-warek, is a bold and […]
Recognition Day Dinner at Tien Ma’s Taiwanese Cuisine
Last Saturday was one of those feel-good, heart-swelling kind of days. We had just come from Ykaie’s Recognition Day, and let me tell you—this dad was bursting with pride! Our panganay, our sweet and smart girl, walked up the stage to receive her High Honors award, plus she made it to the Bronze Seal Principal’s […]
A Look at Modern Shanghai’s Emperor’s Feast
Have you ever dreamt of dining like an emperor? Well, at Modern Shanghai, that dream can become a delicious reality! Their Emperor’s Feast is a curated selection of dishes designed to transport you to a time of imperial grandeur, offering a taste of what Chinese nobility might have savored. A Feast for the Senses The […]
