Culture Reads

While pour-over setups and espresso machines have become home necessities for the serious brewers, most of us still keep a jar or box of instant coffee nearby. They are convenient, and sometimes, you just don’t have time to heat water, grind the beans, weigh the dose, bloom, swirl, and wait. Life calls.

Origin of Bayong

Bayong is a traditional hand-woven bag in the Philippines made of buri palm leaves (also known as Genus Corypha, gebang palm, or talipot palm) in Visayas and of pandan (also known as Genus Pandanus, screw palm, or screw pine) in Luzon.

Sari-sari stores, or Philippine street convenience stores, have long been part of the country’s culture. Being fairly low-maintenance, easy to maintain, and the fact that you can run them while at home, they are one of the most common businesses among Filipinos.

A well-chosen scented candle can turn your space into a place of relaxation, inspiration, or even luxury. They are perfect the home decor as mood enhancers that may help improve focus while studying or simply create a cozy atmosphere. The right scent makes all the difference!

Being new to cooking also means getting confused with all the condiments and cooking oil variants available at the supermarket. It might often make you think, “Can’t I just use whatever? How are they different anyway?”

Finding a new and relaxing hobby to fixate on feels like discovering a new world of fun. Crocheting, even though a long-known handicraft, is one of those popular hobbies that make you want to keep creating more and set it up for something much more.