EXPLORING BOHOL, PHILIPPINES: OUR EXPERIENCE
Bohol is an island province in the Philippines which is known in the world for many things: the picturesque Chocolate Hills, the cute tarsiers which are known as the smallest primate in the world, pristine beaches, the dreamy Loboc river, historical sights, and centuries-old churches. We travelled as a family before the pandemic and we visited those popular and touristy spots in a short period of time. We stayed overnight with an infant so we don't really rush to the next destination or go farther to remote beaches. Even if you are short on time, you can see and experience the best places in Bohol if you plan your itinerary carefully. GETTING THERE and CHECKING IN THE HOTEL We arrived…
MATCHA WHITE CHOCOLATE BROWNIE RECIPE
Earlier in my food blog post, I was writing all about Japanese green tea. And do you know that you can make delicious dessert recipes aside from drinking green tea? Sure, it is a great ingredient for baking! I love the green hue of matcha in cakes and ice-creams, giving those desserts a yummy look. And not only the visual presentation but matcha balances the sweetness of cakes and pastries giving an exotic Asian flavor. For those living outside Japan and not really familiar with matcha, it can be intimidating to try matcha foods at first. People may think it taste bitter or strange but actually, people all over the world are loving this superfood not only for their nutritious…
ALL ABOUT JAPANESE GREEN TEA
Japan is world-famous for its green tea production. No doubt they make the best green tea in the world because it is cultivated carefully from the best regions in Japan. Aside from this healthy beverage, do you know that green tea is also used in cooking, making desserts, and skincare products? Let me share with you things and facts about green tea. WHAT IS GREEN TEA? Green tea's scientific name is Camellia sinensis. All the tea products that we consume are all from the same plant. There are 4 types of green tea Sencha- is a type of Japanese ryokucha which is prepared by infusing the processed whole tea leaves in hot water. Gyokuro- is a type of shaded green…
ALL ABOUT JAPANESE CHESTNUTS
Japanese chestnuts or Kuri is a popular autumn food in Japan. It is abundantly harvested around the cooler season of autumn and cultivated in Japan for centuries. Japanese chestnuts are small to medium in size. The outer shell is spiny and double-layered, protecting the soft yellow flesh. Preparations and cooking suggestions vary. They can be roasted, boiled, steamed, candied, or dried. Chestnuts are used in a variety of dishes, including both traditional Japanese cuisine and Western-style desserts. HEALTH BENEFITS OF JAPANESE CHESTNUTS Japanese chestnuts are an excellent healthy snack as it is known to be rich in major nutrients like vitamins and minerals. Health benefits include promoting digestive health, acts as an antioxidant, prevents constipation, strengthens bone, improve brain health,…
CHOOSING THE RIGHT SKIN CARE AND COSMETICS
The skincare and cosmetics industry is one of the leading businesses that are successfully operated. It has been here for ages, passing the beauty secrets from generation to generation. Do women really need skincare and cosmetics? Absolutely yes, for different reasons. Not just looking good but cosmetics serve as protection from the elements. For some women, it gave them confidence and boost energy from within. BRIEF HISTORY OF COSMETICS Image by Giorgio Giorgi from Pixabay Cosmetics is not a present-day thing as it dates back to ancient Egypt where Cleopatra used lipstick from ground carmine beetles while other women used clay mixed with water to color their lips. One of the most notable things was that ancient Egyptians uses kohl…
