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The Doubting Thomases laugh. But I believe that there is truth in feng shui, my Catholic faith notwithstanding.

It's not that it can't hurt. Some say that they would try out feng shui because "what can you lose by turning your table this way or another"? But it can. Pointing your table in the direction of a disaster star could make your business go awry, result in health problems or even

There's a been a superstorm of activities the past couple of weeks, in the aftermath of the aftermath of Yolanda.

Of course in the aftermath were all these benefit dinners. I attended a great one at the home of the Swiss Ambassador organized by Amy Besa in collab with Pinoy Eats World and the Kawali Kings. I finally got to taste the lamb adobo of JJ Yulo, which is to die for. (Good job, JJ!

It almost feels as if the country’s faith is being tested,
with a supertyphoon immediately following a super earthquake, and the
casualty statistics hitting not only hundreds but the tens of thousands.

But out of these tests of faith come a generosity of spirit that
brings the nation together and makes us stronger. In helping Cebu and
Bohol rise from the effects of the earthquake; and

In the spirit of #ThrowbackThursday and Halloween, sharing my first Halloween piece for the Sunday Inquirer Magazine ... I had so much fun writing this! And exploring our own freaky cuisine! 




Killer cuisine


By Margaux Salcedo
Inquirer
First Posted 07:25:00 10/29/2006
Filed Under: Food


Published on page Q6 of the

Photo from Delish.com. More photos and recipes at http://www.delish.com/recipefinder/ladies-fingers-mens-toes-recipe.

Trick or treat! With Halloween just two winks away, thought I'd make a compilation of compilations of great Halloween recipes. Just click on the links!



1. From Food and Wine. My favorite here's the first one: a spider made out of goat cheese! Horror d'oeuvres!


 



2.

The interiors reminded me of Balthazar minus the antique mirrors. High ceiling, dark walls, definitely a bistro feel.







I had first encountered the creations of Chef Ian Padilla at La Girolle, at a dinner hosted by gourmet Bella Yuchengco. He served us gorgeous creations and at the time (around a year ago) his was the name to watch.

Failing to meet my own three-visit rule, I never got

On inquirer.net:


Still Bordeaux wine–if less high-brow

By Margaux SalcedoPhilippine Daily Inquirer

1:27 am | Thursday, October 24th, 2013 

 


















DUCK adobo by Chef Jessie



Wine is such an intimidating subject. There’s something about
having to decipher whether or not the grape juice under your

He's a chef, a writer, devoted husband, gourmet tour guide ... but before he was known for his cooking he was known for his art.

The man is Claude Tayag.

Renaissance Pinoy!



Claude & his darleng Maryann


His works were on display at The Gallery, Arts in the City, at the Fort (between the NBC Tent and the new McDo). The opening was last October 10. Was happy to quickly drop by and show

Way back in 2011, I asked Kanin Club's Mariela Luna for resto recommendations for Tagaytay. She would know because Kanin Club's first branch was in Sta. Rosa. Then she revealed that she was in town, that she and the love of her life Tony Cancio had a farm, why not come over?

So I found myself with my girlfriends over at Cafe Breton Farms on a rainy evening in 2011. To discover the best pizza

There's a new wine company in town: Antique Wine Company. They are developing their portfolio for wines for the Philippine market and they are starting with a lovely French affordable wine inspired by Chateau Haut Brion called Clarendelle.

I was tasked by an old friend to host a dinner to introduce them to fellow foodies. So I called Chef Jessie to create a Frenchified Pinoy menu. We had

*Warning: a LOT of pictures of myself below! Allow me to indulge - I'd never won an award like this before!! 

I had never attended an awards night before so I was just too happy to be present. I just wanted to see Sarah Geronimo (jeje me thought Sarah Geronimo was present at every music awards show LOL) who sadly wasn't there.

It was the shock of my life to be nominated and an even

It was my editor in chief who gave me the tip.

Then on a Sunday my family went but they were packed! We were a little disappointed at having to leave without trying the Reuben sandwich they advertised on a chalkboard just right outside the door.

But I finally made it the other night!

It's so pretty. A country escape in the middle of the city.







There are two rooms. This is the one to

Sandy Daza knows it. That the two best things for a life worth living are laughter and good (not necessarily expensive) food.



With Sandy Daza's mom, culinary legend Nora Daza. God bless her soul!


I reviewed Wooden Spoon way back in June 2013.

I remember entering the tiny restaurant with just a row of seats and one chair for four by the door and hoping against hope that Sandy Daza would

With THE Tony Bennett (the morning after - I was still high from his amazing concert!!! ).


For Once in My Life ... I got to listen to Tony Bennett LIVE!

I had been wanting to watch the Tony Bennett concert since I heard that he was coming to the Philippines but the tickets were too expensive. I usually only watch shows with tickets that are too pricey if by some fortunate twist of fate

Robuchon. Always a pleasant experience.

There are the really indulgent ones, like Robuchon a Galera in Macau (no longer around; now it's the Robuchon au Dome at the Grand Lisboa).

Caviar, real truffles and foie gras for an appetizer, a no-holds-barred terrine ... The Filipina waitress pointed the cheapest degustation to me, which made this indignant yuppie order the most expensive one

Laduree ... is just the tip of the iceberg.

A few sweet bites in the City of Light ...



A little late in the game as I've never really ridden on trends but I finally know what a "cronut" is.




These are from Raffles - not in Paris but in the beautiful City of Makati. I mention them because I just had them a few days ago and these are what inspired this post.

They use the other halves

It's not Paris without Ducasse!