Baras, Rizal: Saint Joseph Parish Church

Facade of Baras Church I am always fascinated by the mysticism of the church the moment I set my feet off to some of the captivating places I have visited in the past.  The church always appeals me because some of them have a historical relevance attached to a place as the church exists for more than hundred years old.  As landmark to every town, the church also...

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Silangan Gardens’ Pinto Art Museum

I have a huge appreciation for the arts and basically I have an eye for it although I have a little skill that is below par compared to the children’s art work.   There is a burning passion waiting to be tapped and in hope that one day I will have time to do draw my own art work.  This reminds me when I was just a kid because as a kid I always love to draw...

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An Irresistible Taste of Baye-Baye

I learned how to make baye-baye from our helper who hails from the province of Negros Occidental where she is at our home right now. Baye-baye is one of the delicacies of the Ilonggos and is made from glutinous rice, “malagkit” in Filipino, “pilit” in Ilonggo.  It is roasted first mixed with red sugar muscovado then it is being hulled in the machine until it becomes soft...

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Making Pork Embutido is Fast and Easy

Any foods that I like makes me curios how it is being made;  anything that I love to eat and that’s how I love to experiment doing it.  For the past few years I have been observing how to make embutido from our dedicated helper who’s been with us since our child hood.  She came back yesterday from the province and that’s how I remembered that before I always...

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Fashion Shots: Shooting Some Models in Cainta

Last Wednesday, I took the shots to some of the aspiring models.  They are students of Informatics College in Cainta, Rizal.  As an aspiring fashion photographer, it's always a good start to take some outdoor shots.  I don't have a complete set of lightings yet except that I use sunlight as natural light in taking photos..  I used car shade as my reflector...

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Pagsanjan Falls Via Cavinti Route

I googled Magdapio falls known as Pagsanjan falls and the pictures I've seen convinced me to switch my decision from my "Plan A travel" to go to Pagsanjan at the last minute.  As much as possible, I want a getaway that is near and Laguna Province was just a perfect fit.  Pagsanjan was approximately a four-hour ride from Quezon City. We left home at 7 a.m. rode HM...

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