While we were having lunch earlier (it was low-fat, mind you), Speedy asked where he could buy phyllo pastry. Santi's, I said, noting that the nearest branch would be the one … [Read more...]
Emergency
July 23, 2008 By 16 Comments
At 10.30 a.m. today, one of the house helpers came up to my study to tell me that we had no more rice to cook for lunch. Wow, and I was hoping for a leisurely day. We had a … [Read more...]
Rising cost of food in the Philippines
March 5, 2008 By
Bloomberg says that "Philippine consumer prices rose at the fastest pace in 16 months in February as food prices climbed." If it's any consolation, the demand for palm oil is … [Read more...]
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