December 21, 2011 | Lifestyle.INQ

French place takes you to a nostalgic food trip

My brother Bong and I have varying tastes when it comes to food. It has happened a few times that the restaurant I suggest is not to his liking, and vice-versa. He brags about a certain dish, which, when I try it, I can’t understand what the big fuss is all about. He does the same about some dishes I rave about. But, we have something in common: We both love authentic French food. Having both lived in Paris for years, we were exposed to this wonderful, rich, fattening and most creative cuisine.

December 21, 2011

Technology is making it easier for kids to smile

There is no one cause of cleft lip and cleft palate. It could be genetics, or the poor nutrition the mother had while conceiving, but one thing is for sure: One child is born with a cleft every three minutes, and one in 10 infants with the condition dies before he or she turns one.

December 21, 2011

Teaching your children to share

Amid all the beautifully wrapped gifts, bright lights and lovely carols, it’s awfully easy to get lost in one side of Christmas and forget about the other. And when you have small children to entertain, it’s not just easy—it’s also fun!

December 21, 2011

How did you introduce Christmas to your kids?

“I introduced Christmas to my kids by watching Christmas movies with them, showing them who Santa Claus is, putting up Christmas décor. I ask them to help every time we put up the Christmas tree. I make sure it’s fun for them, I let them pick their favorite Christmas balls and let them hang anything they want on the tree. We have Christmas stockings, too, because they really believe in Santa Claus. We enjoy Noche Buena then open gifts and in the morning kailangan may laman na ang mga stockings, ha ha!” —Aubrey Miles

December 21, 2011

Setting up a sugared fruit centerpiece for Christmas dinner

The holiday rush may leave you with very little time to create a table centerpiece for your Christmas banquet. Here is a simple and easy way to add a festive touch to your table setting this Christmas.

December 21, 2011

For Nena Tantoco, Christmas decorating is a labor of love

Nena Tantoco, wife of Bienvenido “Rico” Tantoco Jr., president of Sta. Elena Properties and chair of Rustan Group of Companies, has been decorating the homes of close friends and loved ones during Christmas for several decades now. This year is no different.

December 21, 2011

Science complex opens in Taguig

For so long, the arts have been the driving force for the city of the Bonifacio Global City (BGC). Larger-than-life pieces from some of the country’s top artistic names make up BGC’s Art Walk. With the opening of The Mind Museum at Taguig, it’s safe to say that the Arts and Sciences finally have a place all their own.

December 21, 2011

Super mom overcomes multiple challenges

All they had for Christmas Eve was a can of corned beef. An entrepreneur, educator and a single mother of two, Esperanza Uy had the world on her shoulders for 16 years. Juggling her role as father and mother to her daughters Kimberly and Michelle, Esperanza also has to look after her business.

December 21, 2011

Art exhibit raises funds for rural and environmental development

More than 40 art pieces from 17 Filipino artists have been put up for sale to help local communities in Samar and in Bohol through VSO Bahaginan’s “Art for Volunteerism” charity exhibit.

December 21, 2011

More tips on food storage

Last week I wrote about using “best before…” information as a guide rather than as a warning. Food experts say your senses-taste, smell and sight-should be used to tell if something is still edible.

December 21, 2011