CHRISTMAS

When it comes to Christmas, there is a lot of food that we indulge in because Christmas isn’t Christmas without it. There are the Noche Buena-musts like the queso de bola and the buko salad and the simbang gabi staple such as the ...

As cliche as it may sound, Christmas is indeed the most wonderful time of the year, especially with all the Christmas food that's bound to end up on our plate. If you haven't finalized your Noche Buena menu, Mimi & Bros is ...

When it comes to ordering crispy pata in Metro Manila, one does not usually think that a convenience store will have it, not until today. Ministop is here to change that now that they’re offering new Christmas handaan favorites, like the crispy pata.Ministop’s ...

What is the Christmas season or Noche Buena without the holiday ham? For most (if not all) Filipinos, the Christmas season equates to ham season, whether that means it’s paired with hot pandesal or steamed rice. As soon as the 'Ber months start, ...

What do you do when you don't like fruitcake? Usually, many people give it to people they know who love fruitcake. Besides, everyone knows that butterscotch brownies are the better gift.... or is it? We think we just found a way to satisfy ...

One of the many reasons we love the holidays is the festive flavors that make a comeback during the Christmas season and the Christmas season solely. Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory, known for its classic, melts-in-your-mouth cookies, has brought back their Chocolat and ...

Despite the saturation of restaurants, cafes, and bakeries offering their own freshly-baked cookies, we always find ourselves coming back to Mo Cookies. After releasing the oatmeal cookies (which landed in our list of Favorite Desserts this year), they've just come out with a new Christmas cookie ...

In case you missed it, Peach Boy recently gave their pancakes a Christmas makeover, and it resulted in their newly-added menu item, the Bibingka Lava Pancakes.Peach Boy, in case you didn't know, is the new Manadaluyong-based restaurant that’s behind the Ube Lava Pancakes that ...

If you’re still stumped on what to give your friend who’s the biggest fan of food you know, then look no further. We’ve gathered a few fun gift ideas you can shop this Christmas. We’re keeping it budget-friendly, too, so you can ...

Christmas is the time to feast with the people you love, but we always have to take into consideration certain dietary restrictions a few of your guests might have. Not to worry, this doesn't mean you have to sacrifice the taste of ...

GOOD FOOD ALERT! Without a doubt, food is what we most love about Christmas. There's freshly made bibingka and puto bumbong after hearing Simbang Gabi, ham and macaroni salad for Noche Buena, and, of course, how can we forget the food we receive from ...

Bibingka, although available all year round, shines the brightest during the Christmas season, especially during Simbang gabi season. Everybody loves the warm, fluffy rice slathered in butter and topped with sugar on top. If you're looking for post-Simbang gabi grub, head on over ...

Hungry for doughnuts? Or is there a Christmas party coming up and you don’t know what to bring? If there’s one thing we know, you can never go wrong with Dunkin' Donuts munchkins, especially if you go with the crowd favorites, such ...

Looking for a great Christmas gift for coffee and tea fans? Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf's gorgeous Christmas tumblers, mugs, and gift sets are both useful and cute! If you're gifting a coffee fan, opt for The Holiday Gift Set (P1,299) which includes a mug ...

Fruitcakes have become something of a Christmas joke and an urban legend. Say what you will about it, but it will always be a part of the holidays. Mary Grace Cafe, in fact, has these Fruitcakes (P650/whole; P65/slice) all-year-round which makes every ...

We get it: Christmas can be hectic with parties and Christmas shopping and it can be difficult to find the time to prepare a meal for your companions. Not to worry, Pancake House makes party-planning a breeze with their To-Go Trays! Pancake House ...

Did you know Speculoos is different from cookie butter? For the uninitiated, speculoos or speculaas are actually spiced Belgian shortcrust biscuits that are thin, crunchy (or crumbly), and caramelized, from which the sweet cookie butter spreads are made out of. If you're a huge fan of these biscuits, then ...

What we love about the holidays is the food, more specifically, all the festive food! One dessert that should be on your holiday list is Nono's White Chocolate Cheesecake (P1,150)! This dessert is made with a rich baked cheesecake blended with white chocolate then ...

For some reason, drinking a cup of hot chocolate feels better, feels right when Christmas is just around the corner. But why not switch things up and have a frozen chocolatey drink for a change? For a refreshing, festive chocolatey drink, try ...

We all know the comfort a classic nilagang baka can bring, but did you know there's such a dish as Nilagang Pasko that's equally as comforting and delicious? It's a dish that was once served in a lot of households during Christmas. If ...