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06/18/2026
Choosing a venue in Manila goes beyond aesthetics, as space, facilities, and rules directly influence catering style and event flow. Flexible venues allow menu customization, while accredited caterers like Juan Carlo ensure seamless service. Careful selection helps manage costs, meet...
06/11/2026
Themed celebrations now go beyond décor, with curated menus playing a key role in shaping the overall experience. From Filipino fiestas to modern fusion, interactive stations, tropical concepts, and retro-inspired menus, food helps reinforce each event’s theme. Thoughtful menu design...
06/04/2026
Working with multiple caterers can be frustrating when standards aren’t met, but developing long-term partnerships ensures consistency and reliability. From using technology for real-time updates to appreciating your team and prioritizing logistics, these strategies help events run smoothly, enhance creativity,...
12/12/2015
What are simple icing recipes that you can use for your homemade pastries? Buttercream Icing Marshmallow Icing Cream Cheese Icing Confectioner’s Sugar Icing Chocolate Frosting Peanut Butter Frosting When it comes to wedding catering, what is the piece-de-resistance of the...
12/09/2015
What are the guilty pleasure foods that are actually good for you? Dark Chocolate Popcorn Pork Rind Beef Jerky Cheese Chinese Food Ice Cream. Red Meat Waffles Red wine Several celebrities tied the knot this year – through magazine and...
12/07/2015
What is the history of ketchup? Asia has played a huge part in the history of ketchup, for it was in China where the first ketchup recipe began. It started as a blend of pickled fish and spices called kôe-chiap...
11/29/2015
What are some of the most popular Filipino food festivals? Lechons are the most loved festival food of all time, and what better way to enjoy this event is to join the townspeople of Batangas and Iligan as they celebrate...
11/25/2015
What are the common food-related superstitions in Filipino Culture? Dropping utensils means someone will be coming in for a visit. When your neighbor gives you food, do not wash the plate since it also washes away the ‘blessings’ given. Do...
11/23/2015
What are the ways to become a better cook? Keep Cooking and Keep Learning Be Adventurous in what you want Equip yourself properly with the right equipment Be Generous with your Servings at the right time Wash what needs to...
11/20/2015
What are 8 easy vegetables to grow in your backyard? 1. Tomato is a common salad ingredient that only requires little attention in growing and is still easily cultivated. 2. A vegetarian's favorite, carrots, easily grows from seeds and with...
11/17/2015
How is cheese made? The first step in preparing cheese is pasteurizing the milk. Good bacteria is added in that would help it coalesce. Coagulant is included in the mix to help the milk fuse. The “clumps of cheese will...
11/16/2015
What are the keys in mastering sushi etiquette? Call ahead of time to make a reservation and inform the chef of any food allergies you have. If you have a reservation, then you must show up. Prepare cash in...
11/12/2015
What is the history of sugar? Began in New Guinea 10,000 years ago when sugarcane was successfully domesticated In 500 BC, Indians were producing sugar in the form of cooled syrup molded in large bowls. In 350 AD, people...
11/09/2015
What are the 5 basic table etiquette rules Chew with your Mouth Closed Keep Your Smartphone Use Your Napkin Keep Your Posture in Check Converse Eating has always been an integral part of everyday life, seeing as it is one...
12/21/2014
Marriage is that kind of relationship between men and women in which the Independence is equal, the Dependence is mutual and the Obligation is Reciprocal. May the sunshine of happiness always break out from the clouds of misunderstandings to form...