Pizza is a beloved dish around the world and for good reason. It’s comfort food that caters to any palette regardless of age or origin with its endless possibilities for toppings and styles. However, many of us stick to the classic pizza toppings we’ve grown accustomed to, such as pepperoni, sausage, and mushrooms. While there’s …
Coffee is an amazing way to start the day. Unfortunately, some just don’t have the time to prepare a freshly brewed or pressed cup every morning with work or school starting so early. To get a coffee fix, some resort to buying instant coffee. While, as a coffee enthusiast, you may shudder at the thought …
The romantic yearly event to celebrate love Valentine’s Day is almost upon us all. It’s a time when people commemorate their relationship, have romantic days out, give gifts, and show appreciation to their significant other. However, a conversation I had with one of my close friends gave me the idea to write this piece because …
The holidays have come and gone, and for many, it was one amazing time. Before you ring in the new year, you might be wondering, “what do I do with all the leftover food?” This problem is nothing new when the holiday festivities roll around, and fortunately, LIFE’s here to help with some easy-to-make, but …
Some consider labels insignificant when it comes to buying food. However, it’s something to pay attention to as it could prove to be vital in changing one’s dietary habits or avoiding harmful substances. That said, it can be tough to avoid processed foods. Fortunately, there are healthier alternatives. Which begs the question, “how can you …
Here’s the strange thing about decaf: there aren’t many conversations about decaf coffee. Sure, the topic gets broached maybe once by a coffee-loving person. But then? Never to be brought up again. So, let’s do that exact same thing and talk about decaf just this one time. As a (former) barista, it wasn’t really a …
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The Philippines is a Southeast Asian country that possesses a melting pot of influence. Aside from its beautiful beaches and islands, the Filipino people tremendously love their food. Filipino cuisine is influenced by various cultures like the Chinese, Spanish, British, and Americans while giving it the ol’ original Filipino flare. As you can imagine, having …
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Happy Pancake Day! Shrove Tuesday—or more affectionately Pancake Day—is a feast day before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. It typically falls about 47 days before Easter Sunday, and this year it’s today! The British used Shove Tuesday as the final opportunity to get rid of eggs and fats before starting their Lent fasts, …
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Ever thought of quitting coffee? Whether coffee’s just too expensive (I’m looking at you, Dubai) or the instant coffee on the shelves just doesn’t make the cut, there will be a point in life where a coffee-lover will have to, sadly, stop drinking coffee. Right now is one of those times for me. As of posting, I’ve …
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March 1 marks Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, traditionally the last day of indulgence before the austerities of Lent begin on Ash Wednesday. Forty days of fasting follow until Easter Sunday, in the traditional Catholic calendar followed for centuries by a great deal of Europe and its eventual colonial holdings throughout the world. The Mardi …
