Elevating the common cup of tea
Taha Bouqdib and I first met at the opening of the first TWG Salon & Boutique in the Philippines in Greenbelt 5 last November.
Taha Bouqdib and I first met at the opening of the first TWG Salon & Boutique in the Philippines in Greenbelt 5 last November.
Present your summer goodies on your very own three-tiered plate server. These are very popular in Europe, especially in England, during high tea. Dainty sandwiches and scones are individually arranged around the plates, as opposed to piling them all on just one plate. This is a great way to save on table space and is also a visual treat.
The ongoing “Philippines, archipel d’échanges” at the Musée du quai Branly in Paris is a milestone cultural and a historic first for assembling the largest collection of pre-Hispanic Philippine artifacts under one roof.
My basic fascination with pottery is that a piece basically starts with what is considered “dirt” or “earth” in its simplest form.
Charlene Panutat-Carlos and Leona Laviña-Panutat’s journey from being stay-at-home moms to first-time lifestyle store entrepreneurs has been filled with unexpected adventures, and their tales now serve to enrich every little treasure they’ve brought home from their buying trips.
Interior designer Jose Luis “Tito” Villanueva displays his art and antiques collection in his condominium unit like a collage, making a powerful statement out of a group of elements. These collages not only tell stories of his family and travels, but also of his history.
The World Health Organization (WHO) in the Western Pacific Region, which includes the Philippines, has called for greater and more targeted action to protect “the most vulnerable of all road users”—pedestrians.
My dearest best buddy Jojie Dingcong turned another chapter in his exciting life by celebrating his birthday with an awesome bash at the spanking new Congo Grille on Jupiter Street in Makati.
All roads led to Talisay City in Negros Occidental recently for the opening of the new community center of Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI). Residents from the nearby towns and Bacolod City headed to The District North Point—which offers a mix of local and foreign apparel brands, and dining options.
I rarely take any medication for headaches anymore. I discovered that a cup of salabat (ginger tea), even the instant variety, is a more pleasant way to banish the pain. So I keep a jar of instant salabat both at home and in the office for headache relief.
The HyvE, a club at Bonifacio Global City (8/F W Global Bldg., 9th Ave. cor. Lane P), has become a favorite of Manille’s night owls.
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