Products recommended on our website are independently selected by editors. If you buy something through our links, Summit may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. Remember a few years back during the pandemic when "coffee was life"? Everyone wanted (needed!) coffee in their lives but it had to be a home-brewing coffee machine since they could not venture out for their favorite brews. From manual pour-overs and coffee presses to coffee-pod machines and barista-level espresso makers, coffee and its tools to make it every morning was in demand!  Fast forward to now ..read more

Melons are plentiful during our dry season, so it's no wonder that you can take advantage of the summer heat to enjoy this fruit. Instead of making the usual fruit shakes from ripe melons, we funneled the sweet juice into ice candy bags for a treat that will cool you off.  It's a sweet and delicious fruity treat that you can eat whenever you need to beat the heat. What Is Melon Ice Candy?  Ice candy is a simple yet tasty icy treat made from a flavorful liquid turned into ice in the form of easy-to-hold sticks. These are commonly made with simple fruit juices but there are v ..read more

It's not unrealistic for food establishments to attract pests, but most restaurants employ pest control to stop rodents, pests, and even the occasional bird from venturing onto the premises and ruining someone's meal (and appetite). Food safety after all includes pest management since these pests can cause food contamination, disease, and even property damage to a restaurant. The management of this buffet restaurant in Cebu City however seemed to not take this visit from a pest seriously, especially when a diner pointed out the hungry creature. In a Facebook ..read more

The Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning last April 28, 2023 about buying and consuming S&R Member's Value Buko Pandan because it's an unregistered food product.  You might remember that we gushed over this giant tub of buko pandan in our food review. It has natural coconut and pandan flavor in every bite! We found it delicious and flavorful despite not having any artificial flavorings!  Here's what it means when the FDA issues a food warning:  Photo by FDA This advisory means that the packaged food in question has not been ..read more

Whether she's just lounging in her room or having afternoon coffee at home, Heart Evangelista never fails to make ordinary things look extra glamorous. Her latest moment? Well, it involved grocery shopping using a Chanel bag! Instagram users couldn’t help but joke about her tote of choice in the comments, with the overall response being something along the lines of "corned beef but make it fashion." Check out some of the hilarious remarks about her designer bag for grocery shopping below! LOOK: Netizens React to Heart Evangelista's Chanel Grocery Bag PHOTO BY instagram/iamhearte PH ..read more

Summer is here, and that means it’s ice candy season! One of the best ways to beat the heat is with a delicious and refreshing ice candy. These frozen treats are perfect for any summer day and are a great way to enjoy a burst of flavor while staying cool. Plus, ice candy is so easy to make at home and you only need a few ingredients! It’s a nostalgic treat that you and your loved ones can bond over, because making ice candy can be an activity you can share with your family and friends! Ice candy is not only super easy to make; you can get as creative as you want when choosing flavors: fro ..read more

Before chefs were considered celebrities, Chef Heny Sison was already a celebrity chef before the term "celebrity chef" was popularized. She is best known for her lavish dessert buffets and her school for baking, and she shared with us her easy-to-learn leche flan recipe.  Who is Heny Sison?    This is Chef Heny Sison. Photo by Heny Sison Culinary School website Just in case you don't know, Heny Sison is one of the most recognized names in the Philippine culinary scene. Not only are her cakes and pastries delicious, but she is adept in both savory and swe ..read more

Though it's the job of restaurant staff to serve their customers, basic human decency remains especially important when interacting with them. We're all human at the end of the day after all. Kindness, of course, goes a long way in all of this—a point that Tagaytay's Hello Café reminds its customers about given recent happenings in the establishment. The minimalist café in Tagaytay reminds customers to be kind to their staff. PHOTO BY Pat Villarica/SPOT.PH ARCHIVES Tagaytay cafe Hello Café reminds us to be mindful of how we treat their staff: Hello Café posted a "gentle reminder" on their Fa ..read more

If you love the addictive aroma of cinnamon, especially when it's a sweet snack or dessert, then you'll love these cookies rolled in cinnamon sugar. It's simple but so good! It's soft in the middle with a slight crunch along the edges, plus it's easy to make, too! What Are Snickerdoodles?  The origin of the name of these cookies is debatable. The belief is that these New England cookies are German or Dutch cookies that may have been derived from the word for a snail or "schnecke". These are also believed to also be called snipdoodles or simply, cinnamon sugar cookies ..read more

Get a chance to taste the delicious food that Metro Manila cities can offer at this fair in Manila! Called Flavors of NCR, this is the second time that the Department of Tourism has held such a food event. (The first Flavors of NCR was held in Marikina City last 2022.) This project is in cooperation with the different local government units of each city to showcase different food to make this food event one that can showcase food you may have only heard about before.  [facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ATONCR/posts/pfbid02UaXFQjWsy2ZRvg2ytNdfZAvstQwZND4TodEgLFV4oK8VdrFnKgkKEwS4e ..read more