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How about putting an exotic twist to your usual chicken and gravy meal?

It’s not surprising that Toby Smith, the Australian founder of specialty coffee vendor Toby’s Estate, has encountered some pretty rare coffees. Nowadays, the rarest is Geisha, a “temperamental” coffee bean that is grown only at high altitudes — around 1,400 to 1,700 meters above sea level, such as the mountain areas of Costa Rica and Panama.

Farm to table” is a popular catchphrase we often hear these days in the food industry.

Most people don’t know that I, in fact, have a university degree in History and Geography and that learning about people, societies, cultures and the landscapes that shape them are things that I love and live for.

From a premium menu showcasing imported meats set in the grandest display, to a stunning glass-cased wine cellar holding 900 bottles of over 150 iconic and cult labels, up to an open action packed kitchen emblazoning live preparations of scrumptious steaks, meats, greens and seafood dishes ...

The Philippine Consulate General in Chongqing presented the Philippine food exhibit, “Pagkain,” during the four-day 2015 Chongqing Cultural Industry Expo held at the Chongqing International Expo Center from September 10 to 13.

In my family, whenever my Dad would announce that he had Kobe beef fresh from Japan, my brothers would always rejoice.

MILLIE: Our maid left for the province and never came back. It’s a good thing Karla was a kitchen witch, could whip up meals for the two of us in a jiffy.

1. Marinate pork in soy sauce, vinegar, bay leaves, and pepper for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Si, Mexican food is hot, hot, hot! And to celebrate Mexico’s national day this September, Diamond Hotel Philippines is flying in young and brilliant chef Daniela Romero Silva straight from Mexico to cook up a feast.

Think Vietnamese food and what instantly comes to mind is a bowl of nice and hot pho beef noodles. I get my fill of this pho-ntastic dish — and a lot more of not-to-be-missed Vietnamese food — at New World Manila Bay Hotel’s Market Cafe, where a Vietnamese food promo is ongoing until Sept. 13.

They like to be known as the “Flavor Company,” and they can name 10 good reasons why. There are 10 different flavors to choose from on the menu of Wingstop, which specializes in flavorful wings.