All posts tagged: Food

Nachos at Cebu Pacific in-flight

Cebu Pacific Unveils a Tastier In-Flight Menu

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If you’ve flown Cebu Pacific recently, you’ve probably noticed how the experience has slowly been leveling up—not just with better punctuality, but now with tastier options on board. And starting December 1, the airline is giving travelers even more to look forward to with a refreshed, expanded CEB Fun Café menu. No pre-ordering. No fuss. Just order when you’re up in the air. Fresh Drinks You’d Actually Want Mid-Flight What caught my eye first? The new lineup of cold drinks—yes, freshly prepared in-flight. Cebu Pacific now offers: • Iced Black Coffee • Milk Tea with Jelly • Iced Hibiscus Lychee with Mango Popping Boba And the best part: prices start at ₱80. For a budget carrier, that’s surprisingly friendly. Perfect for waking up before landing or keeping you company on those longer hops. New Snacks & Breads for Quick Cravings They also added more snack options—great for those flights when you skipped breakfast or got stuck in airport lines. • Nachos with Salsa Dip • Cheesy Garlic Brioche • Tuna Asado Pull-Apart • Pan de …

Lola Helen Panciteria in Marikina

Lola Helen’s Panciteria: Marikina’s Humble Heart in the Michelin Guide Philippines

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There are restaurants that dazzle with spectacle — and then there are restaurants that warm you with familiarity. Lola Helen’s Panciteria in Marikina belongs to the second kind: the quiet, comforting kind. The kind that feels like stepping into a memory you didn’t even know you missed. For 25 years, this unassuming eatery has served classic Filipino-Chinese stir-fried noodles to loyal locals who know exactly what they’re coming for: honest food, generous portions, and flavors that feel like home. In 2025, that warmth and sincerity earned Lola Helen’s a place in the Michelin Guide Philippines, proving once again that culinary excellence can be found far from the glitz of fine dining. Sometimes, it lives in the steady hands of a cook tossing noodles in a battered wok, and in the simple joy of a steaming plate placed before you. ⸻ A Pancit Story Rooted in Tradition Pancit is more than a dish in the Philippines — it’s a cultural motif. We eat it during birthdays, family milestones, town fiestas, and even on the most ordinary …