The Fat Kid Inside
Erwan Heussaff
No matter where you are in the Philippines, you might have encountered kakanin one way or another. It’s most especially prominent during the holidays. More than its flavor, kakanin brings a sense of home. A simple bite can automatically transport you to a nostalgic memory, which makes it really special. Minatamis captures this…
The pandemic hit all of us hard. Some more than others, but as we went deeper into our respective lockdowns, we all found different ways to spend time on. Francesca rediscovered her love for baking. As she and her sister, Francine, closed their furniture business because of the community quarantine, they found a new…
It’s stereotypical for children of Asian families to enter into a corporate job or the medicinal/juridical field. Jake Aycardo was no exception to this. Like many of his peers, Jake went into the world of finance; a career that not only granted security, but was also considered reputable. Soon enough, Jake realized that his…
It was May of 2020, a typical morning for Patrick de Veyra. He was out on a walk with his sister and dogs when all of a sudden, he thought about his mom’s homemade puttanesca. Remembering its flavour and that feeling of comfort it always gave him, he wanted to give other people those same…
Article submitted by Ryan Canon As we add more years to our age, we tend to forget one important thing which is taking care of our health and physical well-being. We slowly drift away from doing intense physical activities and exercises probably because of our time-consuming jobs, hectic schedules, or family matters that hinder us…
Let me explain. I don’t post much about healthy recipes anymore. That’s because people complain. The ingredients are either too expensive, not available, too little, too complicated, or not tasty enough. But that’s the beauty of cooking at home: you can change everything to fit your lifestyle. I’ve made several realizations: firstly, modern healthy eating is…
When one thinks of Australia, what comes to mind are usually kangaroos, koalas, and Sydney. But this massive country that is also a continent is home to many other cities that are worth exploring. On the southeastern tip of Australia lies Melbourne. This coastal capital is about an hour and a half flight away from…
With the rising fitness trend in the country, it is well-known that Metro Manila is the mecca for international brands as dozens of global names sprout throughout the city. But as the likes of Cotton On, H&M, Superdry, Uniqlo, Sperry Top Sider, and American Eagle Outfitters are taking primal spots at major malls, every export comes…
Samar. What do you know about it? Some know it as the island next to Leyte, which was ransacked by a horrible typhoon in 2013. Others know it as a huge caving destination, and the home of the longest bridge in the country. Whatever the case, many Filipinos and foreigners alike don’t often make their…
Sticking to a fitness routine is challenging especially with the constant distractions and obligations of everyday life. With increasing access to technology, your work can be at the touch of your fingertips. The primary way most Americans relax is by watching TV, on average 2.8 hours a day. Focusing some of that time instead on a…