Happy Foodies

<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-mkFQxbIMuYL9Wg6DljHOSFTgKf0M6mPIKe6oTIW4RCAB7vWaPyvh9uOD0L2Lgw9HWYwB9QHijJsgYaiGT4K5YUpPMBglWkUWNKqUnYhV_PxEh6h1IsNbjT2UBkHB3orEOho32G_uvseA1EEL6uew3MTuenQr-fcKk6UH9vDbAn0aeU5nkfUUkJMsXAA/s1920/um-a-farm-tuba-benguet.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1920" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-mkFQxbIMuYL9Wg6DljHOSFTgKf0M6mPIKe6oTIW4RCAB7vWaPyvh9uOD0L2Lgw9HWYwB9QHijJsgYaiGT4K5YUpPMBglWkUWNKqUnYhV_PxEh6h1IsNbjT2UBkHB3orEOho32G_uvseA1EEL6uew3MTuenQr-fcKk6UH9vDbAn0aeU5nkfUUkJMsXAA/s16000/um-a-farm-tuba-benguet.jpg"></a></div><br><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br></span><p></p>From the same people who brought you <a href="https://www.happyfoodies.com/2024/06/health-100-restoreant-beloved.html" target="_blank">Health 100 Restaurant</a> in Baguio City comes <b>Um-A Farm and Restaurant </b>in Tuba, Benguet. Couple entrepreneurs Elmer and Dr. Celestrelle Macalingay have elevated the experience of healthy dining at <b>Um-A Farm and Restaurant</b>, offering eclectic restaurant interiors with an unobstructed view of one of the last remaining forest reserves in Tuba, Benguet.<p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span></span><span></span></p>

<figure class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbtG7Et1k7yzmLYVL_aKN5oU1-1eIkFzJo7VD6kWOaQsoA6R8PRx6oDcRuouEMpNkzswv4HeXAF1s6bGGG-ogL6e_sRf5LkJvcHcgvPlR5hZw5GWNIsSRWdoJ-PretsgwmCR3x4QyuwbZVGIdLNTMlglGmo5cmhobweTIZEWHlS7rPm_kFvDRa_IC-M-c/s1600/health-100.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbtG7Et1k7yzmLYVL_aKN5oU1-1eIkFzJo7VD6kWOaQsoA6R8PRx6oDcRuouEMpNkzswv4HeXAF1s6bGGG-ogL6e_sRf5LkJvcHcgvPlR5hZw5GWNIsSRWdoJ-PretsgwmCR3x4QyuwbZVGIdLNTMlglGmo5cmhobweTIZEWHlS7rPm_kFvDRa_IC-M-c/s16000/health-100.jpg"></a></figure> <p>Baguio City is a haven for vegetarians, thanks to its location in the Cordillera region, known as the vegetable bowl of the Philippines. The abundance of fresh produce means plenty of options for vegetarian and plant-based meals. On my recent visit to the City of Pines, I had the pleasure of dining at Health 100 Restoreant on Magsaysay Avenue. This humble and unassuming eatery offers a variety of vegetarian dishes, with vegan options available, all at very affordable prices.</p>

<figure class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2M-V8TgAOEQ76dnAgxKWQJlJNXsAGAAEIeG9LfM0urYE2zaN1MJjwj2I2wDo1K0-BI2cpNSodI1mfM68eNFVR1ljXWIstnI2_XAJpiEoE1ajmdcx7g_RW5rPdk3mrWqmtkTohf801i65dxic1BXwYEeNUwFSsHitmTeNSs202eq-FsVEGwx9RRrMcDy4/s1600/kwentong-dagat.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2M-V8TgAOEQ76dnAgxKWQJlJNXsAGAAEIeG9LfM0urYE2zaN1MJjwj2I2wDo1K0-BI2cpNSodI1mfM68eNFVR1ljXWIstnI2_XAJpiEoE1ajmdcx7g_RW5rPdk3mrWqmtkTohf801i65dxic1BXwYEeNUwFSsHitmTeNSs202eq-FsVEGwx9RRrMcDy4/s16000/kwentong-dagat.jpg"></a></figure> <p>When I found out we would be making a side trip to Liwliwa Beach before heading home from <a href="https://www.ironwulf.net/2024/04/discover-serenity-of-lake-mapanuepe.html" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Lake Mapanuepe</a>, I had to check if we could stop by <strong>Kwentong Dagat</strong>. It's a lovely beachside resort with rustic and charming A-type cabins serving 100% plant-based meals. So after enjoying the expansive shoreline and playful waves of Liwliwa Beach, my companions and I decided to have lunch there.</p>

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Dg9b7jSIXlGUSvJSNyErADXcx6U-G5JBLlwflx3RnkuVbvzpersP1VwPzZuIoSz0mZx6f5BDOhu300SyRPsg6qaSwHKbUqZJMSi_Dt-Nu3KFM5HJRfZ0LEivgF0qMSg3MCmuV2Zi8iIwCQpEUmjuKy8Mrs9rf7ISoJlG2aGLlick-oT8oDdFvCnf9uI/s1600/the-farmaccist.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Dg9b7jSIXlGUSvJSNyErADXcx6U-G5JBLlwflx3RnkuVbvzpersP1VwPzZuIoSz0mZx6f5BDOhu300SyRPsg6qaSwHKbUqZJMSi_Dt-Nu3KFM5HJRfZ0LEivgF0qMSg3MCmuV2Zi8iIwCQpEUmjuKy8Mrs9rf7ISoJlG2aGLlick-oT8oDdFvCnf9uI/s16000/the-farmaccist.jpg"></a></div><br><div><br></div> <p></p>“We are driven by the knowledge that food is medicine. Beyond just food, we serve nourishment.” This is one of the core values of <b>The Farmassist,</b> a new restaurant in Pasig. Don’t be misled by the name; although it may sound like a pharmacy, they serve affordable plant-based meals. In 2024, Happy Foodies will start featuring establishments and products that promote vegan, vegetarian, plant-based, and healthy food, beginning with this neighborhood find in Pasig.<p></p>

<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirKzhkaNqN_obE9kpq2Bv0k9qBNGx4MJXMY4R7Y3TFKsFJzm3IMgKOFrRwK3fmk6zonfSbcd5gyQvBaDTcjvaO7iClVejA70TN_MHifDw54lcOUOJE-wZ3bSKIQU9_rmMbePm_p-6R9yKtJaR5OsEsVEUuy5cajh4FrHTA2LuY-FSn3YPs9jD7Ly2cNrg/s1600/7-cafe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="895" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirKzhkaNqN_obE9kpq2Bv0k9qBNGx4MJXMY4R7Y3TFKsFJzm3IMgKOFrRwK3fmk6zonfSbcd5gyQvBaDTcjvaO7iClVejA70TN_MHifDw54lcOUOJE-wZ3bSKIQU9_rmMbePm_p-6R9yKtJaR5OsEsVEUuy5cajh4FrHTA2LuY-FSn3YPs9jD7Ly2cNrg/s16000/7-cafe.jpg"></a></div><br>If you are on a hunt for some good coffee places, that come with good food and a good ambiance, then you can rest your hunt with this article. This article lists some of the best coffee places spread across the length & breadth of the country. <p></p> <p>You will find cafes that serve some exceptional coffee blends and side food dishes that go well with coffee. Check out the list and let us know how many have you visited!</p>

<div style="text-align: center;" class="alignwide"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAvL1qVb3ozYsJKvt8z0QsRvXz-YTGAIaGCl-NKv9TrnU5HWg7n1HVr8f1-yauXQFV13e17G0rWw-_COa-4vmUYegVlFhTUZBS7zq8ftLgBiFK5sA9M9kLMbrIKD44O_I-QEsoZck2KfyDKKI-gf7H9M743bh2kw-u1lc1lJkdKEQqhUUQmZUdCDX3Phw/s1280/bantai.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAvL1qVb3ozYsJKvt8z0QsRvXz-YTGAIaGCl-NKv9TrnU5HWg7n1HVr8f1-yauXQFV13e17G0rWw-_COa-4vmUYegVlFhTUZBS7zq8ftLgBiFK5sA9M9kLMbrIKD44O_I-QEsoZck2KfyDKKI-gf7H9M743bh2kw-u1lc1lJkdKEQqhUUQmZUdCDX3Phw/w640-h480/bantai.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><div><br></div> <p>Whenever I visit a new location, I always make it a point to try the local cafes before I go for the commercial ones when I yearn for coffee. It’s always interesting to see the local culture and flavor in small and homegrown cafes. I used to shift back and forth to Manggahan in Pasig since I rented a place there before. And just in the neighborhood, right across the street where I stay, is <b>Bantai Coffee</b>. A cozy little cafe on the 2nd floor of a building is filled with charm, nostalgia, and good coffee.</p>

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIfv46Dk6qq6WpjMRbi9-Y_dZZLTBhn-ah5P9z0ZUEZQvwGrRXMQThvo1i-ltZEibJGALz9HmeLK7KBJyjFocsVFfg9IlXHtimQgdw1Ex4bb3tCV4gbxhXRQ7CINhpVE0Shm4NesSDigTHL3hYdd1UkDUyksZZQTa8430fGHGCyAUGk4IZnLbQtGjITGA/s1280/gubat-qc.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIfv46Dk6qq6WpjMRbi9-Y_dZZLTBhn-ah5P9z0ZUEZQvwGrRXMQThvo1i-ltZEibJGALz9HmeLK7KBJyjFocsVFfg9IlXHtimQgdw1Ex4bb3tCV4gbxhXRQ7CINhpVE0Shm4NesSDigTHL3hYdd1UkDUyksZZQTa8430fGHGCyAUGk4IZnLbQtGjITGA/w640-h480/gubat-qc.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table> <p>It was hidden in plain sight. The “Gubat” signage is even so inconspicuous I passed by it twice and didn’t easily notice. Little did I know, that ensconced behind the bamboo walls and door, there’s a little al fresco dining restaurant inside. <strong>Gubat QC</strong> does feel like being inside a forest (<em>gubat</em> is a Tagalog word that means forest) with its lush environment surrounding the wooden tables and benches of the dining area. Everything feels organic. From the food, the banana leaves as plate and even the way people eat - <em>kamayan</em> style (with bare hands).</p>