Published July 22, 2021, 11:50 AM
Illo’s Party Trays serves joy and delectable eats fit for at-home celebrations
In our pre-pandemic time, food already had a significant role in our lives. It kept us strong, gave us energy, and fueled us to push through any obstacles we face every day. But during the onset of the pandemic, food gained a new purpose in our lives. It became key to many Filipinos’ survival as the unemployment rate rose last year. During moments we felt there was no reason to have fun, it became our humble source of joy, whether they came in the form of ayuda or homecooked meals sent by a loved one. Food helped us to be healthy, both physically and mentally. More importantly, it made us realize that there are still things in life that are worth celebrating, even in the middle of a pandemic.
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DAVAO. Start with a cheese platter by Malagos Farmhouse. (Contributed photo)
DAVAO. Gambas al a Jillo by Tiny Kitchen. (Contributed photo)
DAVAO. Malagos Dark Chocolate Cheesecake by Seda Abreeza. (Contributed photo)
1-Dinner-for-two-via-Zoom
+ January 22, 2021 VALENTINE S Day. The pandemic. It s a doomed pairing. Covid-19 may have knocked down the chances of romance in the relationship arena, but it wasn t KO-ed.
Social distancing and quarantining make it impossible to be romantic on the day of hearts. Lucky are the couples who live together, but what about lovers who don t? Most especially those in the wooing stage?
With the IATF guidelines still in place, hearts will have to be socially distant, especially for those who live separately. Uncertain times call for extra precaution. A new variant of the virus may be lingering in the air now. Would you risk going out on a date on Valentine s Day? You can win her heart but you might lose yours, for good. I
Check Out These Holiday-To-Go Boxes from Las Flores, Rambla, BCN by Las Flores and Tomatito Bistronomia offers Spanish-themed Holiday boxes!
If you’re planning a Spanish-themed Christmas Noche Buena at home, Bistronomia restaurants have Holiday-To-Go Boxes that are meant to please and add a festive air in your celebration.
The Charcuterie Box (P1,695) consists of starters that will set the mood at the dining table. Unravel a large board consisting of cured meats, cold cuts, cheeses and more:
Jamon Iberico, Salchichon, Iberico Chorizo, Brie, Murcia al Vino, Manchego, Coca Bread, Crostini, Bread Sticks,
Grapes and Walnuts.
Favoritos Box (P1,995). It has all your favorite bite-sized Spanish delights: