If you’re new here, welcome! I’m Toni, and I just hit the big 5-0 last summer. Grab whatever you fancy – coffee, tea, wine, or a cocktail – no judgment here! I’m originally from Manila, but life had other plans for me. At 22, I landed in NYC to work at the United Nations. A […]

Do you cook? I’m not talking about your regular meat and veg deal—I’m talking about gourmet cooking at home. If you don’t, that may be about to change,  and that’s a good thing. We’ve already talked about cooking and mental health, but with Mental Health Day coming up on October 10th, maybe it’s time to […]

When I ask parents why they haven’t taught their teens to cook, they explain that they’re afraid.  Cooking is dangerous! What if their child got hurt or caused an accident? There are three most common kitchen emergencies we should be able to handle with confidence and in this post, I’m sharing how you can teach your kids to manage them like a pro.