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Wednesday February 13th, 2019 • By lstamaria
Time flies when you’re having fun. True enough, we didn’t realize it’s been 19 years since we started doing what we love– welcoming friends and visitors with open arms to the home that we built once upon a time. Some guests have stayed for a night, some for a week, a month, and some even for years, and each one of them have been an addition to…
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Thursday February 7th, 2019 • By lstamaria
It’s the most romantic time of the year and everyone’s calling dibs on table reservations in fancy restaurants, bouquets of blood red roses, and all the typical cliche Valentine’s things. Valentine’s happens every year though, and we have to admit we’d very much like to do something new, or at the very least add a little twist to the classic Valentine’s date night. Here…
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Thursday January 31st, 2019 • By lstamaria
We don’t have to be Chinese by blood to look forward to Chinese New Year. Aside from the extra holiday everyone gets to enjoy, there are a many things to love about Chinese New Year and here are some, to name a few.
1. Tikoy
Fun fact: It is called nián gāo in Mandarin, which directly translates to two meanings “sticky cake” and “a higher year.” These…
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Monday January 14th, 2019 • By lstamaria
We all know what a good steak is– a luscious premium cut cooked as we please, our favorite sauce (or none at all), and some starch like pasta or potatoes on the side to seal the meal. Don’t get us wrong, we’re all for good steak! What do you say though, if we spice things up a little? We bet this new steak dish is like no other…
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Monday January 7th, 2019 • By lstamaria
In the Philippines, the holidays do not end until the next occasion that is Valentine’s. By January, many of us still have a number of gatherings to attend, plus an evident hangover from all the merrymaking and relaxation. No need to switch your holiday mode off just yet, because here are a couple of things you can enjoy before bidding the holidays goodbye.
1. Clearance Sale
Now that Christmas…
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Friday January 4th, 2019 • By lstamaria
A brand new year means a brand new start, and we all have resolutions to leave bad habits behind and achieve unaccomplished goals from the previous year. How often do new year’s resolutions work out though, and how long do we actually live up to them? If you often fall off-track with your new year’s resolutions like most of us do, here are some tips that will…
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Tuesday December 18th, 2018 • By lstamaria
2018 sure went by in a flash and now we’re counting the days to welcoming a brand new year. A big celebration is of course in store for everyone to enjoy this coming new year’s eve and in the spirit of new beginnings, 15 bottles of champagne are at stake for the early birds at this year’s New Year’s Eve buffet and countdown on top of…
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Tuesday December 18th, 2018 • By lstamaria
Especially in the Philippines, Christmas Eve is a big deal. Friends and families all come together in a big celebration that also doubles as a reunion, which is why a proper feast perfectly fits the occasion. If you haven’t decided on where to eat with your friends and family this Christmas, then you ought to join 22 Prime’s Christmas Eve Carvery– a huge, festive feast that will surely…
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Friday December 14th, 2018 • By lstamaria
Christmas is fast approaching and we all have a few days left to complete our list of holiday gifts to give away. By this time, any store would be crowded with people doing one same thing– gift shopping. Before you panic, take a step back, breathe, and let’s go over your gift-shopping game plan.
Have a Checklist
Before heading out that door, make sure you have a checklist…
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Thursday December 6th, 2018 • By lstamaria
Unless you’re a modern day sort of grinch, Christmas is really all about giving. There must be something in the holiday air that makes everyone be a Santa. By this time, you should have started working your way through your Christmas list before the holiday rush takes a toll on you. If you’re on panic mode and running out of ideas for Christmas presents to give away, here…
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