In 1807, the people of Piddig (in Ilocos Norte) rose in revolt against the oppressive tax measures being imposed by the Spanish colonial government, particularly on the production of basi — the sugarcane wine much-loved by Ilocanos. It was a grievance that has been festering since 1782 when the first revolt occurred against the tobacco [...]
“Pafi, have you had an ‘Assumption tart’ before?” was Michelle’s question from out of the blue while we were seriously contemplating about some serious thing last week. I just gave her a stoic look. Then we both broke into raucous laughter that sent us almost rolling on the floor. When you mention ‘Assumption tarts,’ says [...]
Being in the design (interior design and graphics) field requires one to keep abreast with developments in the industry by continuously reading trade-related books and magazines on a regular basis. This habit has changed drastically since I started my food blog two years ago. Nowadays, whenever I step into a bookstore, I’d by-pass art and [...]
