Some weeks ago, hubby, the kids, and I spotted a new restaurant at SM Aura — Honolulu HK Cafe. We were hungry and there was a line outside, so we passed it up. Established in 1940, Honolulu HK Cafe is actually known as Honolulu Coffee Shop in Hong Kong. The place is famous for its…
5 reasons why you need a Zojirushi Tumbler
When I got married back in 1999, I brought a pair of Zojirushi Handy Pots for our room. A Handy Pot is an insulated pitcher which keeps drinks hot or cold for up to 24 hours. We’d fill our Handy Pot with cold water and it would really stay cold for 24 hours. It’s so…
Sakura season at Starbucks Philippines!
March is officially springtime. Cherry blossoms in bloom is definitely one of the highlights of this season. Starbucks Philippines embraces spring with cherry-blossom inspired offerings you can taste, see, and enjoy. First we have two new cherry blossom-inspired drinks: Matcha Azuki Blossom Cream Frappuccino (P175 Tall / P190 Grande / P205 Venti) and Azuki Blossom…
Fine dining for pets with Vigor and Sage
I never thought I would have pet cats in this lifetime. We’ve always stuck to hamsters because they’re small and they’re pretty easy to take care of. Anyhow, we somehow ended up adopting kittens last year and the rest as they say is history. I did a lot of crowd-sourcing on Facebook on how to…
Las Flores The Podium Review
I first tried Las Flores back in 2013. There was an event at their BGC branch for another brand, but it was practically a showcase of Las Flores’ food. I remember enjoying the food. When I checked their menu, I was surprised to find that prices were just above average, not too high. It’s now…