tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879871304031242113Fri, 25 Oct 2024 05:07:20 +0000PhilippinesSingaporeManilaChina 中国ChinesetravelBeijing 北京desserthome cookedWesternFilipinoItalianfusionfaith recommendsJapanesedrinksrecipeHong Kong 香港DubaiUAEVietnamrandomVietnameseHanoiAmericanThailandnoveltiesMalaysianSpanish##Culinary Collection: Michelin Stars#Food Favourite: Dandan MianIndianMiddle EasternShanghai 上海#Food Favourite: TiramisuThaihealthy option#Culinary Collection: Binondo#Culinary Collection: Sinfully Delicious Chocolate Cakes#Culinary Collection: the perfect waffles searchKoreanPampangaPhuketbreakfast#Culinary Collection: Peking DuckCantoneseHangzhou 杭州MuslimThrowback ThursdaysXian 西安exotic find#Culinary Collection: DumplingsBangkokFrenchGreekHalong BayMediterraneanMexicanSichuan 四川metabolic pumpsmetabolism series辩论#Culinary Collection: FroyosAsianIncredible IndiaMalaysiaPalawanTaiwaneseTianjin 天津continentalSeasonal CakesTagaytayVegetarianmedia mentions30 Day ChallengeAgraAustriaCambodiaCameron HighlandsChengdu 成都DelhiFranceGermanGreen SmoothieGuilin 桂林IndonesianInner Mongolia 内蒙古ItalyKuala LumpurLagunaLourdesMalaccaMoroccanMumbaiNanjing 南京No Sugar DietPisaQinhuangdaoQuick PostSan FranciscoSiem ReapSuzhou 苏州SwissTibetanTiomanUSAViennaYunnan 云南barscursionfood for the soulfood marketguest postmusingsstaying activehealthy eating, happy livinghttp://faithraagas.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Blogger440125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879871304031242113.post-7619651495814493210Mon, 21 Mar 2016 03:26:00 +00002016-03-22T16:10:44.644+08:00No Sugar Diet Last March 7, I was sick and was on full bed rest, which allowed me to finish an entire season of House of Cards. Season 4 was not available in Netflix PH, and I didn't have the energy to start another binge, so I scrolled my Facebook feed and chanced upon an article about how some guy was able to think sharp after he went on a No-Sugar diet. I have been going through some stuff and I knew thathttp://faithraagas.blogspot.com/2016/03/embarking-on-new-adventure-no-sugar-diet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879871304031242113.post-3298576465606900960Thu, 22 Aug 2013 09:38:00 +00002013-08-22T17:38:00.832+08:00Throwback Thursdays One of the things I appreciated about a guy I dated was how he immediately picked up on my preference for dessert. On the first time he visited my place, he brought a small bonquet of flowers and a slice of cake. On the succeeding times, however, he only brought a single-stemmed rose, but more dessert. When I asked why, his response: "On the first time, you set aside the flowers and ate all the http://faithraagas.blogspot.com/2013/08/throwbackthursdays-dessert-flowers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879871304031242113.post-8678294418265657806Thu, 08 Aug 2013 02:10:00 +00002013-08-08T10:10:00.382+08:00Throwback Thursdays One afternoon during our university days, my high school friends (our group was called Siopitohs) and I decided to get together for a trip to a restaurant in Manila's Chinatown. That was a busy part of the city and had more than its fair share of pick pockets, so I SMSed instructions to look simple. Lo and behold, we ALL came in white shirts and jeans.  http://faithraagas.blogspot.com/2013/08/throwbackthursdays-eats-more-fun-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879871304031242113.post-4816903254018874499Thu, 25 Jul 2013 10:54:00 +00002013-07-25T18:54:00.025+08:00Throwback Thursdays One of the dates I fondly remember was one that I had on Chinese Valentines day when my friend invited me for dinner at his place. We both arrived very late (I speed-walked to his flat and my flushed sweaty face managed a breathless 'hi.' when I entered the kitchen, where he hurriedly unloaded grocery bags). He did everything in speed and I tried to make myself useful by throwing away the http://faithraagas.blogspot.com/2013/07/throwbackthursdays-pasta-dinner-date.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879871304031242113.post-552703483471984845Mon, 22 Jul 2013 01:30:00 +00002013-07-22T09:30:00.211+08:00musings This is not a dedicated food post but an update of what I've been up to the past twenty days of this month. Living healthy has been a #fail... First up, I went on a family trip to Singapore, where all hell broke loose because I ate everything I have missed the past three years. One concrete thing that came out of it was I joined the Katong Food Trail and met amazing people. =)  http://faithraagas.blogspot.com/2013/07/commitment-is-effort.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879871304031242113.post-6887461785385461860Thu, 11 Jul 2013 03:02:00 +00002013-07-11T11:02:00.519+08:00Throwback Thursdays March 1995 - my first sleepover out of our house. I was in second grade elementary, and switched schools in the middle of the school year. I had already been part of my class close to five months, but still felt out of place from other eight year-olds who seemed like they knew each other from birth. I was a tall girl thus was placed to sit at the back of the classroom, where my sole seatmate washttp://faithraagas.blogspot.com/2013/07/throwbackthursdays-partying-it-up-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879871304031242113.post-6516523379099780356Mon, 08 Jul 2013 03:58:00 +00002013-07-12T08:13:45.360+08:00#Food Favourite: Dandan MianJapaneseManila When I first floated around twitter the idea that we were going to eat in Wrong Ramen, a few of my friends advised that we go elsewhere. I was going to dine with one of my ramen snob friends (who was not happy with Yushoken quality... I wasn't either... good luck to us going against the grain) and another who spends her free time ramen house hopping in Washington D.C. After much http://faithraagas.blogspot.com/2013/07/wrong-ramen-feels-so-right-that-it-cant.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879871304031242113.post-5547897251772382295Mon, 01 Jul 2013 00:45:00 +00002013-07-01T08:51:45.568+08:0030 Day ChallengeGreen Smoothiehealthy optionQuick PostQuick post from my mobile, sorry the lay out is not pretty! :)I committed myself to the instagram.com/SimpleGreenSmoothies 30 day challenge and will try to have a green smoothie first thing in the morning. It might be a bit difficult on the first week since I'm heading to SG tomorrow for a family bonding trip, and we're the type to eat wherever we find food. Fight! 500 ml: 7 grams spinach, 2http://faithraagas.blogspot.com/2013/07/day1-green-smoothie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879871304031242113.post-4674941072335407620Sun, 30 Jun 2013 01:37:00 +00002013-06-30T09:37:00.039+08:00healthy optionrecipe The easiest and yummiest drink made around our house is infused waters. Just cut the fruits and dump it in the water, then drink your way to a healthier body. Pitchers of it lie around our house so it is easy to fulfill our daily required water intake. Health for the lazy. Below are the benefits to help with detoxification and hydration. Put as much fruit as you like and let the water sit for http://faithraagas.blogspot.com/2013/06/infused-waters.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879871304031242113.post-1321142336646520870Thu, 27 Jun 2013 04:05:00 +00002013-06-27T15:36:40.755+08:00Throwback Thursdays I believe that travel is the most enriching experience, so aside from food, that is where my money goes. Close to a year ago, I did a three-week solo backpacking trip in West China (where they do not speak a lot of English). It remains one of my proudest accomplishments.  Below are some food photos of my trip to Kashgar city. Kashgar is made up of 70% Uyghurs Muslims, who look like a http://faithraagas.blogspot.com/2013/06/throwbackthursdays-kashgar-food-snaps.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879871304031242113.post-2055123705364212508Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:23:00 +00002013-06-20T18:22:22.656+08:00healthy optionhome cookedrecipe Thanks to Su, I have another easy go to healthy meal: frittatas! It's so easy and healthy I was done in 30 minutes. Su advised on her blog that I go crazy, so I did! Healthy Frittatas, adapted from Makan Musings Ingredients for my 6-muffin tray: 3 eggs 3 string beans 2 tomatoes 2 shrimp Baby arragula Mozarella cheese (optional) Seasonings: Oregano shavings Paprika powder Ginger powder http://faithraagas.blogspot.com/2013/06/muffin-frittatas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879871304031242113.post-2050254064053125210Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:33:00 +00002013-06-18T23:29:15.389+08:00healthy optionhome cookedVegetarian I get creative when planning home-cooked dinners with my mom because she is into healthy, organic food.  We can't eat chicken because they are raised in a coop and fed manufactured food. We can't eat fish because they are raised in a cramped pen and are fed unspeakable chemicals. Beef and pork are not allowed for elders. The only option left for us to eat is vegetables. I don’t want to http://faithraagas.blogspot.com/2013/06/vegetable-tofu-with-broccoli-and-carrots.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879871304031242113.post-533509859326994462Sun, 03 Mar 2013 03:09:00 +00002013-06-20T16:27:31.512+08:00desserthealthy optionhome cookedrecipe I have been reading on equally yummy versions of ice cream that does not require an overdose of eggs, milk and cream, as dictated by the gelato recipe we made the last time. One of the healthy alternatives that made it to my radar was vegan ice cream.  Making vegan ice cream basically means you make ice cream without using milk and eggs. We got some coconut milk and coconut cream and http://faithraagas.blogspot.com/2013/03/vegan-coffee-butter-almond-ice-cream.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879871304031242113.post-1666807240005018771Mon, 25 Feb 2013 07:53:00 +00002013-02-25T15:53:00.436+08:00metabolic pumpsmetabolism series My mom is a health nut, which was ok with me growing up since if we wanted junk food we can just drive out of the house. But now I thank her for making my transition to a healthy life much easier because we've been eating healthy stuff all our lives. Here's a some of the food lying around in our house all the time, and incorporated in our food preparation. This article is meant to get you http://faithraagas.blogspot.com/2013/02/metabolic-pumps-4-of-4.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879871304031242113.post-8302243341589094210Sat, 16 Feb 2013 04:13:00 +00002013-06-18T21:56:04.697+08:00faith recommendsfood for the soul Every year my maternal family's side holds an annual outreach activity for less fortunate. There was a time when we held a Christmas party in an elderly home (where I just kept on crying because I missed my grandparents), and another Christmas party for orphaned children, when we gathered, packed and gave away clothes and school materials for children of a municipality in a far away province, http://faithraagas.blogspot.com/2013/02/torres-family-x-national-bookstore.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879871304031242113.post-1058470196826642094Sun, 10 Feb 2013 07:45:00 +00002013-02-10T15:45:00.251+08:00metabolic pumpsmetabolism series My mom is a health nut, which was ok with me growing up since if we wanted junk food we can just drive out of the house. But now I thank her for making my transition to a healthy life much easier because turns out we've been eating healthy stuff all our lives (we still argue about my sweet intake all the time, though). Here's a some of the food lying around in our house all the time, and http://faithraagas.blogspot.com/2013/02/metabolic-pumps-3-of-4.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879871304031242113.post-1616167664261425566Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:44:00 +00002013-01-29T18:44:00.049+08:00Chengdu 成都China 中国Chinese They say the most beautiful women in China may be found in Chengdu, in Sichuan province. Sichuan is famous for their spices. The women's beauty is first attributed to their steady diet of Chengdu spicy hot pot. The combination of the broth's heat and spice helps their bodies have smooth blood flow, regular bowel movement, and flushed cheeks. Hotpot from Chengdu. Token clear broth for me,http://faithraagas.blogspot.com/2013/01/chengdu-land-of-la-mei-hot-women.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879871304031242113.post-7097859050449065114Wed, 23 Jan 2013 07:36:00 +00002013-01-23T15:36:00.868+08:00metabolic pumpsmetabolism series My mom is a health nut, which was ok with me growing up since if we wanted junk food we can just drive out of the house. But now I thank her for making my transition to a healthy life much easier because turns out we've been eating healthy stuff all our lives (we still argue about my sweet intake all the time, though). Here's a some of the food lying around in our house all the time, andhttp://faithraagas.blogspot.com/2013/01/metabolic-pumps-2-of-4.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879871304031242113.post-6655955254003222526Thu, 17 Jan 2013 02:53:00 +00002013-01-17T10:53:00.729+08:00desserthome cookedrecipe Ignorance in bliss, and this never rang more true than when I finally learned how to make gelato ice cream. I remember enjoying eating gelato growing up, and then when I finally made it to Florence I spent all of my allowance tasting different versions of authentic Italian gelato. Then one day my brother decided to make use of the ice cream maker my mom got me for Christmas to make green http://faithraagas.blogspot.com/2013/01/green-tea-gelato-recipe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879871304031242113.post-8296849586763910529Fri, 11 Jan 2013 01:50:00 +00002013-01-11T12:01:26.723+08:00China 中国TibetanYunnan 云南 I had a taste of Yak cheese during my visit in the Shangrila County in Yunnan Province. It was good timing entering the first restaurant on my list where I met my first friend, Ricky, owner of the famous Tantra Restobar, who was having a taste test meeting with the Tibetan Yak cheese manufacturer. Yak cheese is not yuck at all. According to the primer, Yak Cheese was made from http://faithraagas.blogspot.com/2013/01/yak-cheese-from-yunnan-province.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879871304031242113.post-3578219620016042535Tue, 08 Jan 2013 07:19:00 +00002013-01-13T04:35:57.728+08:00metabolic pumpsmetabolism series My mom is a health nut, which was ok with me growing up since if we wanted junk food we can just drive out of the house. But now I thank her for making my transition to a healthy life much easier because turns out we've been eating healthy stuff all our lives (we still argue about my sweet intake all the time, though). I don't claim to have gone Anne Hathaway or Mila http://faithraagas.blogspot.com/2013/01/metabolic-pumps-1-of-4.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879871304031242113.post-74813357769365684Wed, 02 Jan 2013 04:30:00 +00002013-01-10T17:37:01.367+08:00staying active Hiking across Haba Mountain was one of the greatest feats of my life thus far. It was a one and a half-day trek with the finest hiking view that China could offer. I knew I would come out alive, but it was the first climb I would do by myself (I'm bad with directions) and the first time I would go through a continuously strenuous activity like that (It was the middle point of a two-week trip http://faithraagas.blogspot.com/2013/01/stay-active-stay-happy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879871304031242113.post-4874808482285759393Thu, 27 Dec 2012 05:29:00 +00002013-01-10T16:24:18.862+08:00healthy option BANANAS, SUN, EXERCISE - my number one tip to friends who are in an emotional rut. Bananas have an amino acid that turns into dopamine, which helps the nervous system activate pleasure and regulate mood. Sunlight helps the brain produce more seratonin, the mood lifter. Exercise give you endorphins; endorphins make you happy. I always have a daily supply of BSE. I've been doing groceries for http://faithraagas.blogspot.com/2012/12/anti-depressant-grocery-list.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879871304031242113.post-8937986899158034151Sat, 15 Dec 2012 13:18:00 +00002013-01-13T04:37:15.829+08:00healthy option Water Dragon 2012 was a very good year. It was a roller coaster ride - the kind that made you feel bad and exhilarated within moments, the one that gave you an adrenaline rush, energy and inspiration to wrestle Water Snake 2013. A few of my big accomplishments this year included travelling solo in key provinces and regions in West China to check out its development (plus a 1.5 day trek http://faithraagas.blogspot.com/2012/12/healthy-options-new-frontier.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4879871304031242113.post-1840383325736853277Sun, 08 Jul 2012 02:38:00 +00002013-01-10T17:37:58.809+08:00Beijing 北京China 中国Greek One of the places I like taking my friends to is Wudaoying Hutong near Lama Temple. My German friend Sascha mentioned that he hasn't had Greek in a long time, so we chose Argo and treated ourselves to the Greek version of 好吃.  A German boy and a Filipino girl feasting on Greek food in a restaurant in China, and listening to American country music in the background. http://faithraagas.blogspot.com/2012/07/argo-in-wudaoying-with-real-greek-food.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0