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Overripe Bananas? Turn Them Into Banana Cake!
We’ve all been there—those perfectly ripe bananas that you didn’t get around to eating and now they’re too soft to enjoy on their own. Don’t toss them! Instead, turn them into a warm, comforting banana cake that’s bursting with flavor and texture. Whether you're a banana bread fan or just looking for a creative way to use up those overripe bananas, this recipe is for you. Ingredients You'll Need Before you start, gather the following ingredients. You'll need three separate bo
Gelie Esportuno-Haferbecker
Nov 193 min read


The Ultimate Comfort Food: Spaghetti with Bolognese Sauce
What is Bolognese Sauce? Bolognese sauce, known as "ragù alla Bolognese," hails from Bologna, Italy. It is a hearty meat sauce made primarily from ground beef, tomatoes, onions, carrots, and red wine. One of the most remarkable features of Bolognese sauce is its rich, developed flavor, making it the perfect sauce for pasta. Statistics show that spaghetti is the most popular pasta type globally, and when paired with this classic sauce, it becomes a meal that stands out. Ingred
Gelie Esportuno-Haferbecker
Sep 53 min read


Our February Asia Adventure: A Memorable Journey with Qatar Airways
A Comfortable Start to Our Journey During our recent journey to Asia in February, we chose an economy flight with Qatar Airways via its...
Gelie Esportuno-Haferbecker
Jul 302 min read


Delicious Italian Baked Shrimp: A Tasty Seafood Recipe
Embracing Seafood in Everyday Cooking Growing up in the beautiful island nation of the Philippines, seafood has always been a staple in...
Gelie Esportuno-Haferbecker
Jul 83 min read


Discovering Comfort: A Layover at Canalis Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel
A Perfect Stop in Thailand Every time we travel to Asia, we make it a point to include a layover in Thailand before heading to our next...
Gelie Esportuno-Haferbecker
Jul 12 min read


Soul Food Series #1: Pork Meatball Congee
In many parts of Asia, rice porridge—also known as congee—is the go-to comfort food, especially when someone is feeling under the...
Gelie Esportuno-Haferbecker
Jun 201 min read
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