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Spanning two decades of a career in publishing, she began to see the lockdown as a priceless boon – for it has given her the leisure of unleashing her potential as an amateur baker, writer, and digital publisher.
    Who says pickleball is tennis for old people?
    Passions and Obsessions
    November 14, 2025

    Who says pickleball is tennis for old people?

    By Lou Gonzales
    What is it about pickleball that made it the fastest-growing sport in the country? Only in the Philippines can you see courts sprout inside…
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    I happened to leave the room at exact time Hyun Bin did, and….
    K-Drama/K-PopVideo
    August 11, 2025

    I happened to leave the room at exact time Hyun Bin did, and….

    By Lou Gonzales
    They say first love never dies—and I know exactly what they mean. Crash Landing on You was my very first K-drama binge, and today, years…
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    My Hanoi food walking tour—like never I had before
    Home and Kitchen Diaries
    August 1, 2025

    My Hanoi food walking tour—like never I had before

    By Lou Gonzales
    When it comes to street food, I don’t think anywhere rivals the vibrant and diverse food scene of Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital. From…
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    Craving for steak, I checked out this resto from The Devil Wears Prada—now in Manila
    Home and Kitchen Diaries
    July 14, 2025

    Craving for steak, I checked out this resto from The Devil Wears Prada—now in Manila

    By Lou Gonzales
    When a steak craving hits, I don’t mess around. So when I heard that the renowned New York steakhouse Smith & Wollensky has finally…
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    I’ll be eating my way through Solaire every week—for Hyun Bin!
    Home and Kitchen Diaries
    July 11, 2025

    I’ll be eating my way through Solaire every week—for Hyun Bin!

    By Lou Gonzales
    I DON’T fangirl. Not usually. But Hyun Bin is the exception. And what better way to fangirl than to eat my heart out at Solaire? Every…
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    When and when not to use ChatGPT: I planned my Australia itinerary
    Commentary
    October 23, 2024

    When and when not to use ChatGPT: I planned my Australia itinerary

    By Lou Gonzales
    Artificial intelligence language models like ChatGPT have revolutionized the way we interact with technology, enabling human-like…
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    My own discoveries at Chef Jereme Leung's Emperor's Table
    Home and Kitchen Diaries
    September 2, 2024

    My own discoveries at Chef Jereme Leung's Emperor's Table

    By Lou Gonzales
    Celebrity chef Jereme Leung is presenting the 2024 Legendary Chef Series: The Emperor’s Table at China Blue at Conrad—a curated menu…
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    For me, the best Thai restaurant, and it's two hours away from where I live
    Home and Kitchen Diaries
    July 17, 2024

    For me, the best Thai restaurant, and it's two hours away from where I live

    By Lou Gonzales
    I didn’t hesitate to make the journey to Quezon City from the south twice in one week just to savor, what to me and many others, is…
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    Spanish-style bangus is the easiest to make
    Home and Kitchen Diaries
    March 13, 2024

    Spanish-style bangus is the easiest to make

    By Lou Gonzales
    Indulge in the simplicity of this Spanish-style bangus (milkfish). Begin by layering the ingredients: thinly sliced carrots, aromatic dried…
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    10 tips to enjoy the Greek Isles cruise, from Mykonos to Santorini
    Art/Style/Travel Diaries
    December 4, 2023

    10 tips to enjoy the Greek Isles cruise, from Mykonos to Santorini

    By Lou Gonzales
    Going on a cruise is not for retirees, as many think. It’s a vacation option that appeals to a diverse range of travelers. While…
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