Tag Archive | life in excess

Sinamak? Why, Yes Please…to Both

Wondering what the two sinamak-s is all about?  You’ll get your explanation in, 3, 2, … You see, sinamak is vinegar infused with a bajillion spices (at least, that’s how I would like my sinamak =D…That’s how Beth would like it, too and she can take the heat when it comes to chili infused vinegar, but not me.  No comment about vinegar – of any kind – from Karla.  As you would expect from our resident baker, it’s all about the sweets.  *hihi).

Sinamak vinegar

Sinamak sinamak *harhar

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A New Meaning to the Phrase ‘Food for Thought’ (postscript… a long one =b)

Looking at my list of Baguio restaurants to try, I noticed that there were two establishments that escaped being placed in the Food for Thought ( a.k.a. think before you eat there) category blogs.  (“Heed my voice, sniveling, spineless worms of civilization.  Tremble at the roar of approaching terror!” ~ Anthony Bourdain joking in one of his No Reservations episodes.  Just thought it was the most appropriate line to put in here.  Let’s top it off with *maniacal laugh, maniacal laugh. =))

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Tam-awan: Feed the Body, Feed the Soul

Baguio is a city that’s big on art.  For the number of people that live here who are blessed with a talent for the creative, there are also a handful of establishments that exhibit their inspired works, not only museum-like displays or galleries (that you surely have got in your mind now) but also, establishments that bring beautiful artwork and delicious food together.  Tam-awan is such a place.  When you visit this so called garden in the sky, you’ll be able to feed your body just as you could, your soul.

Tam-awan Village 2012

Welcome to Tam-awan Village! (“,)

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