No Remy in this kitchen

These past four days, I’ve been under the tutelage of two chefs. I will be forever grateful to our primary instructor Chef Andy Canete, who has served as a sous chef (2nd to the executive chef, the top kitchen boss), and Chef Rory Subida, a culinary luminary who has written cookbooks and now serving as [...]

finally, for the foodie in me

If I exhibited the same attitude and enthusiasm when I was in college, I would’ve been summa cum laude (this blogger was an average student). You see, I came prepared to my new class today, brimming with excitement that would’ve equaled to having 10 shots of espresso—directly to my vein. For weeks I’ve been [...]

Happiness is …

People who say money can’t buy happiness don’t know where to look. You see, it must be tucked somewhere in 168. But the problem is, I haven’t been there—yet.
Seriously now, no, I don’t really think money can buy happiness. Yes, sure, it can make life convenient, having everything you think you want, but the [...]

my other love

I make no apologies about my other love—cooking. Those who know me are aware that the idea of me attending a culinary school has long been simmering in my mind. Like a pot of soup in the back burner, the smell of the stock made alive with the herbs and spices is enticing. Drop the [...]