PSA ❗️ Madrid's San Ginés and its famous churros are now in Manila! 🇪🇸🇵🇭 It opens on April 30 at Podium Mall, so here’s what to expect (and what surprised me the most) 😋
@sanginesph@thepodiummall
#churros #sangines #manila
Hi, I’m Steph! 👋🏼
I was a full-time lifestyle and food writer in PH media for 7.5 years, until I left at 32 to figure out what was next for me.
No clear path, just an inner knowing I needed to take my next step.
I realized staying the same can feel scarier than change.
Now I’m building my own independent brand as myself! Still doing what I love, just on my own terms.
I learned that I’ll never feel 100% ready… but starting is already half the battle won.
I’m into food, wellness, travel, mental health, hobbies, and the little things that make life feel full (like cheese, coffee, and pickles)!
Still learning that progress beats perfection, and choosing yourself is one of the bravest things you can do.
Figuring it out as I go, Steph-by-Steph 🤍 And if I can do it, you can!
#introvideo #selfgrowth #career #mentalhealth #newchapter
For P5,800 per person, is this 10-course tasting menu worth it?
My honest take: YES. Now on its third year, Michelin-selected Aurora feels very clear about its identity. The menu is inspired by our country’s abundant produce and the local farmers, fishermen, and producers from regions we may sometimes overlook.
Seasonal and sustainably sourced, the menu is also heavily seafood-forward. “We are an island nation after all,” Chef Mark shared during dinner. “Why not make use of what we already have?”
With 10 courses, it’s easy to get “umay” sometimes, especially when tasting menus start having similar flavor profiles. But here, my palate kept resetting. There was no course fatigue; just a sense of curiosity and looking forward to what Chef Mark Sanchez and Sous Chef Danielle Lim had in store next. 😋
It was also fun learning about the little surprises and stories behind each dish, like hoja santa chimichurri made with a sarsaparilla leaf from Bacolod that tastes almost root beer-like, a fermented coffee tea steeped for 16 days using local beans, and even the fact that we actually have our own truffles in the Cordillera region!
The mains of iberico pork and Angus short rib almost stole the show for me, but what I appreciated most throughout the dinner was how each course allowed one ingredient to really show its own personality, while everything else played their stellar roles as supporting cast members.
Most of all, the atmosphere at @_restaurantaurora never felt stuffy or intimidating. It was easy to just enjoy the food, appreciate the technique, and learn more about the stories behind each dish. 🇵🇭
📍 Aurora, Ground Floor, Pacific Star Building, Makati City
#stefoodie #restaurantreview #finedining #makati #foodreview
Growing up with childhood trauma, this time of year always feel extra heavy. Just wanted to reflect on my emotional healing journey and share this today 🫂 For those that can relate… we’re not alone 🤍 #childhoodtrauma #mothersday #mentalhealth #selflove #selfgrowth
PART 2! 👀 A little sneak peek at how @sanginesph makes Madrid's famous churros in Manila 🇪🇸🇵🇭 And yes, a special machine is involved! Check out my previous reel for the full San Ginés experience 😁
#churros #sangines #manila #bts
𝗭𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗸𝗮 𝗯𝗮? 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀! 🥤
Let’s take a closer look sa mga sugar-free or zero sugar products! Zero worries nga rin ba ito, o is there more to the story? 👀
Find out in the third episode of #HitOrMyth!
#HealthyFoodEnvironmentNOW #FoodPH
When overthinking gets the job done 😂🕵🏻 10/10 chaotic but fun activity to play with fellow true crime fanatic friends! #truecrime #unsolvedcasefiles #mysterysolved #games
Not (yet?) a huge matcha girl, but I’m always open to trying new things, especially when polvoron is involved 😜
Tried this Polvoron Matcha Latte (P250) from the new MERU x YKW collab, and I liked how the sweetness comes from the polvoron foam (torched and slightly nutty) on top 🍵
It’s more fusion-style, but still keeps a balanced matcha profile (lol who is she, I don’t even drink matcha regularly haha)
Still a fun one if you’re into something a little different! Thank you @meru.ph@ykw.grid 💚🤎
📍Stall 21, The Grid, Power Plant Mall, Makati City #matcha #makati #matchadrink
𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀: 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝘆𝗽𝗲? ⚡️
Healthy nga ba talaga ang energy boosters na ito? Let’s break down the buzz behind these popular drinks to know kung ito ay 𝗛𝗜𝗧 or 𝗠𝗬𝗧𝗛!
#HitOrMyth #HealthyFoodEnvironmentNOW #FoodPH
Ever tried Southern Mindanao food? 🇵🇭
For Filipino Food Month, Chef Miggy Moreno brings his Tausug heritage to Marriott Café at Marriott Manila Hotel this April!
I personally loved the spice-forward, aromatic flavors of the cuisine and the inventive use of coconut across dishes and drinks ❤️
If you haven’t explored Southern Mindanao cuisine yet, I highly recommend it! The layering of flavors, influenced by nearby Malaysian and Indonesian cuisines, really comes through.
Thanks to @chefmiggymoreno and the @manilamarriott team for having me! 🌟 #filipinofood #philippines #mindanao #filipinocuisine #southernmindanao
