Author Archives: kaoko

Sam Won Garden: Korean Barbecue without the Fuss

With the number of Korean expatriates living in the Philippines, Korean restaurants are now a dime a dozen, becoming almost as common as your friendly neighborhood lechon manok / liempo stalls. Fortunately for these restaurants, Filipinos have taken to Korean … Continue reading

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Great Reasons to Grab Yummy Magazine’s April Issue

April’s almost ending. Have you grabbed a copy of Yummy Magazine’s April Issue yet? I got mine a few days ago, and it’s full of interesting things as always. It’s chockful of summer-themed recipes for enjoying at home and for … Continue reading

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DIY Mango Ice Candy

Among my grade school summer memories, a particularly interesting one has me sitting by our doorway along our bustling market street, armed with a styrofoam box containing ice candy and a tin box containing the days earnings. Initially, I made … Continue reading

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