I am writing this in light of the recently concluded and fantastically organized 70.3 Ironman Asia Pacific Championship in Cebu where our Team Pangilinan mixed relay team finished top 7 in our division. It was our daughters Ella and Hannah’s first intro to Ironman, having graduated from Ironkids. They surpassed our expectations with their astounding

Since the Farm Shed Cafe opened its doors two weeks ago, I have looked forward to visiting it.  I jumped when my friend, Hindy Tantoco invited me to join her and her family for an afternoon to celebrate her daughter’s birthday at the cafe which they built using materials from their old home.  If you find

It is indeed that time of the year when everybody is running about finding the perfect gift to give and attending parties everywhere.  I am reminded however, not to miss the true essence of Christmas.  It is not my birthday, but Jesus’.  We are celebrating Him more than anything.  For our noche buena dinner, we

Our garden is blooming again especially after the rain.  My Manang was thrilled to have been able to harvest papayas and so we decided to whip up a simple salad recipe that goes well with festive foods for the holidays! Check out this Thai papaya salad recipe.  Hope you enjoy it as much as we

My daughter, Ella unearthed tons of letters her father received from friends and family as he is fond of writing and receiving letters.  She then told me about the letters I had written her dad and those he also wrote to me.  I went over them and realised how amazing it is to look back