
Homemade by Roshan
One would think that a home baker with a long-standing pastry brand would have an overwhelming craving for desserts. Well, not necessarily as Roshan Gopaldas-Samtani who has been churning some of the metro’s best tasting cakes since the early 90’s would prove. At a...

Working students
Since the beginning of the pandemic, people on lockdown have turned to different hobbies to keep themselves occupied as well as to calm rattled nerves. Baking offers this kind of comfort. The number of home bakers have grown exponentially, either providing their...

Farm to Table: 4 Ways to Make Food Production More Sustainable
From ready-to-drink sachets to single-origin espresso pods, coffee brands are making an effort to make their products, or at least make them seem, more sustainable. According to a study by London-based market research firm Mintel Group, nearly half (48%) of all new...

Which is better for your health—ripe vs raw mangoes?
When it comes to enjoying mangoes, there’s a big debate going on over how we can best enjoy it. Should it be ripe or unripe? Is one better than the other?

An Overview of Philippine Mangoes
After a few seasons of surplus, a pandemic, and heavy rains, the time is ripe for the national fruit to pick up once again.

Halal Certification of Canned Tuna Products
Halal is an Arabic term that means “permitted or lawful.” It describes goods, whether food or other consumer products, and services that are allowed to be consumed and availed by Muslims under Sharia law.

The X-Coconut
They call it a “mutant coconut,” but something that delicious is definitely more of a gift than a deformity.

Coconut, the Major Export Crop of Filipino Farmers
The coconut is the fruit of the coconut palm (Cocos Nucifera), which is prized for its water, milk, oil, and tasty meat.

Are Bananas Halal?
In Islamic culture, there are three ways to categorize food: haram, mushbooh, and halal. Haram refers to food and drink that are forbidden by Allah. Halal, on the other hand, translates to “permitted.”

An Overview of Philippine Bananas
The Philippines is the second major exporter of bananas in the world.

Where to Get Ready-to-Eat Crabs
Patience is a virtue that can lead to great rewards.