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Life, love, and easter in the time of coronavirus

by Johanna Garcia - April 9, 2020 - 12:00am

As we close in on a month in lockdown, many of us have found our groove, our routines, a way to make the best of things.

And now, oatsilog from chef JP Anglo

by Johanna Garcia - April 4, 2019 - 12:00am

I’m a bit of a grumpy old lady when it comes to that thing called fusion.

To bee or not to (Honest) bee

by Johanna Garcia - November 15, 2018 - 12:00am

I’m fortunate enough to work from home, which means I don’t have to deal with the hellish traffic nearly as often as everyone else who lives in the metro.

On Pavlovas: The dancer and the dessert

by Johanna Garcia - July 19, 2018 - 12:00am

Who is Anna Pavlova?

Holy cow! Holy Carabao is at the pen

by Johanna Garcia - May 17, 2018 - 12:00am

Good news, fellow city slickers. From May 15 to June 2, Old Manila will be offering a six-course degustation dinner prepared with Holy Carabao’s organic vegetables and dairy and responsibly sourced sustainable...

A taste of France at Anya

by Johanna Garcia - April 19, 2018 - 12:00am

It’s not an easy thing to get me out of my apartment, much less out of Makati.

The Nobu experience

by Johanna Garcia - April 5, 2018 - 12:00am

I’m one of those people who like staying in Manila for Holy Week.

I can’t believe it’s not (just) butter

by Johanna Garcia - March 29, 2018 - 12:00am

No, I’m not talking about margarine, and if you knew anything at all about me, you would bite your tongue for even suggesting it.

Modern love at China Blue

by Johanna Garcia - October 25, 2017 - 4:00pm

I’m a bit of a purist when it comes to cuisine.

Why friends are like French onion soup

by Johanna Garcia - September 27, 2017 - 4:00pm

Few things in life are more comfortable and comforting than old friends.

She who makes the pizza controls the toppings

by Johanna Garcia - August 9, 2017 - 4:00pm

My all-time favorite pizza place is Pizzeria Delfina in San Francisco.

Home Is Where The Adobo Is

by Johanna Garcia - July 26, 2017 - 4:00pm

I just got back from a six-week trip to the US.

And the winner, winner, chicken dinner is… pan-roasted chicken

by Johanna Garcia - December 22, 2016 - 12:00am

So, what’s a winning chicken dinner? Here’s a hint: it doesn’t come in a cardboard bucket.

Comfort food for the closet introvert in you

by Johanna Garcia - October 21, 2015 - 10:00am

It’s that time of year when nightmarish traffic, crowded malls and gray, gloomy weather tend to leave me cranky, drained and overwhelmed.

Salad days

by Johanna Garcia - July 29, 2015 - 10:00am

Like fashion, the key to a good salad is the dressing. And the accessories. Otherwise, you’re just eating rabbit food.

A dish for Mr. Spock (who will always live in my geeky heart)

by Johanna Garcia - March 5, 2015 - 12:00am

Geeks all over the world, myself included, recently mourned the loss of Leonard Nimoy, who died at 83 of complications from COPD.

Roast chickens are a lot like relationships

by Johanna Garcia - February 26, 2015 - 12:00am

Call me crazy but a good roast chicken is love. In fact, roast chickens are a lot like relationships. The best ones are hot, tender, healthy and comforting, yet slightly wicked (hello, sinfully good skin!).

The language of love and homemade pancakes

by Johanna Garcia - February 5, 2015 - 12:00am

Have you ever heard about the different languages of love? Well, feeding people is how I show love. Chances are, if I’m making you something to eat, it means I like you at least a little bit. And when times...

The panna cotta principles

by Johanna Garcia - January 22, 2015 - 12:00am

This started out as a column on making a foolproof dessert. However, after my third attempt and the growing realization that foolproof did not necessarily equal Johanna-proof, it turned into something slightly more...

Wine, cheese and a ’shroom of one’s own

by Johanna Garcia - December 11, 2014 - 12:00am

So, eat, drink, be merry and don’t forget to appoint a designated driver (or call Über). And remember: what happens at the Wine & Cheese party stays at the W&C.

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