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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.
    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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    Homemade Caesar Salad in 5 minutes
    Home and Kitchen DiariesVideo
    May 29, 2023

    Homemade Caesar Salad in 5 minutes

    By Lou Gonzales
    If you’re looking for a quick and easy recipe to satisfy your Caesar Salad cravings, look no further! In just five minutes, you can…
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    Best burger, shawarma, etc—your foodie's surprise guide to Siargao
    Art/Style/Travel Diaries
    May 12, 2023

    Best burger, shawarma, etc—your foodie's surprise guide to Siargao

    By Lou Gonzales
    Siargao is a haven for beach lovers and surfers, but what I didn’t know is that it is an island for foodies. The island is a melting pot…
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    Mouth-watering specials by Michelin-star chefs at Solaire
    Home and Kitchen Diaries
    March 17, 2023

    Mouth-watering specials by Michelin-star chefs at Solaire

    By Lou Gonzales
    Solaire flies in five Michelin Star Chef’s to mark their 10th year anniversary. The first event of its kind, the gastronomic adventure…
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    Pastel de nata (Portuguese egg tart) <br> not for the weak-hearted
    Home and Kitchen DiariesVideo
    December 16, 2022

    Pastel de nata (Portuguese egg tart)
    not for the weak-hearted

    By Lou Gonzales
    I stay away from any dough lamination techniques because of our hot and humid weather. I’m talking about puff pastries, flaky pies…
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    Why homemade Queso de bola ensaymada is best
    Home and Kitchen DiariesVideo
    December 9, 2022

    Why homemade Queso de bola ensaymada is best

    By Lou Gonzales
    I prefer homemade because I like knowing what ingredients go into the food I eat.  I also enjoy making my own food because I get to apply…
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    From VR to the ER: My experience in the metaverse
    Passions and Obsessions
    May 9, 2022

    From VR to the ER: My experience in the metaverse

    By Lou Gonzales
    I grew up in the time of Nintendo family computers and Glico’s amusement park (Timezone was not even around then). So, when my…
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    My basic bread recipe that wows bread lovers
    Home and Kitchen DiariesVideo
    March 15, 2022

    My basic bread recipe that wows bread lovers

    By Lou Gonzales
    You go to a local panaderia and see all those breads in different shapes but taste the same? It’s probably because they have a basic bread…
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    Tips on how to enjoy your trip to IKEA
    Home and Kitchen DiariesVideo
    January 21, 2022

    Tips on how to enjoy your trip to IKEA

    By Lou Gonzales
    I was on two-week self-quarantine because we had exposure to a household with COVID-19. I was just following guidelines to the letter. I did…
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    Ensaladang Pakô, other non-boring veggie recipes
    Home and Kitchen Diaries
    November 19, 2021

    Ensaladang Pakô, other non-boring veggie recipes

    By Lou Gonzales
    Vegetable recipes don’t have to be boring. I’m grateful we were forced to eat vegetables while growing up, because now I just can’t…
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