Author: Janelle Yau

WHEN IN MANILA, the kitchen has always been a special room in my house apart from my bedroom. After all, the kitchen was where my mother used to whip up her best pastas, pastries, etc. …

WHEN IN MANILA, kooky desserts are all the rage! And Mochiko gives us just that! With a huge scoop of ice cream tucked inside a huge mochi ball, desserts have never been this sticky fun. …

WHEN IN MANILA, hands down birthdays must be celebrated with your family & friends. Last November 23, I celebrated my 18th birthday with my Ateneo LEX family seizing the night at the party of the …

WHEN IN MANILA, on a scale of one to excessorizing, how many pieces of bracelets, necklaces, gigantic cocktail rings do you pile on for a special event or even just for a chill stroll in …

WHEN IN MANILA, Christmas is the most anticipated season of all the excited gift givers and enthusiastic gift receivers. With the numerous and countless Christmas seasons that have passed, sometimes gift-givers run out of amazing …

WHEN IN MANILA, people are always on the hunt for sweet treats. But with the emergence of the health buffs and figure conscious peeps, people tend to scrimp on the best and the most heavenly …

WHEN IN MANILA, shoes are an absolute must for fashionistas and non-fashionistas alike. Whether it’s a killer pair of chunky heels or the trustworthy sneakers, women are known to always splurge when it comes to …

WHEN IN MANILA, some pairings are just a match made in heaven. Like bread and butter, peanut butter and jelly, me and Taylor Lautner (I kid, I kid!)     Most of the food pairings …

WHEN IN MANILA, back when we were happy seven year old kiddos who totally loved school, summer/Christmas breaks/sem breaks mean only one thing. MAKEOVER; so you can go to school on the first day turning …

WHEN IN MANILA, what do you do when you meet up with a high school friend you haven’t seen in forever and a block mate you’re so used to seeing everyday and suddenly torn apart …