I was not planning to blog during my U.S. vacation as I wanted to savour every minute with my family and friends.  With the sole purpose of relaxing and making memories, my mind was set.  But, I am awakened with the truth that blogging at this point in my life is my...

What am I Certain Of? Before I go on about the year that was, know that my contest is still ongoing. You can still leave your comments here regarding what YOU are grateful for.  Get the chance to win some exciting prices.  I'd really love to hear from you.  I adore...

I was delighted to be invited by a dear aunt and friend, Chef Beth Romualdez to sample her best friends cooking prowess. What an honour it was.  Tita Bella Yuchengco is a self taught culinary wonder.  She was never formally trained and has only attended her best...

    I've always loved the saying "A year older is a year wiser" and that's exactly what I aim to be—Wiser, for you my dear readers.  It has  taken me a few days to blog.  This is because I have been stuck.  I have been grappling with words because there's so...

Printsonalities Paperie X Alex Eduque Save the date!  On August 13, 2015, Printsonalities Paperie X Alex Eduque, will be making a difference once again.  I love collaborations because I feel they are blessed partnerships.  They benefit everyone involved and in this...

A few years ago, a very wise, good friend of mine explained to me me how important "cheerful" giving is.  Cheerful being the operative word in this article.  Sure, anyone can give if we choose to do so.  But some of us may do it for the sake of it or do so...

These days, I've been learning a valuable lesson on handling disappointment.  This society is one that's not easy to please.  You do something nice, it's not appreciated.  You fail to acknowledge something, it's frowned upon.  It's a damn if you do, damn if you don't...

I am so glad to be spending this holy week in La Union.  Not only do I get to catch up on uploading blog posts (after the busy market I just attended), but also on much needed family time and quiet reflection.  These past months have been amazing.  I've had great...

Change - I am quite the "not so flexi-girl" when it comes to life and planning.  I like my plans well laid out and spontaneity has never really been my thing.  But since I started my blog and expanded my food business, I've found that adjusting and flexibility are a...

    The dictionary meaning of envy is; a feeling of discontent or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities or luck.  Envy is a battle I think everybody goes through.  I would be a hypocrite if I said I didn't have it in my heart at some point...