Hanami β Japanese for flower viewing β celebrates the fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms.
People picnic and enjoy songs under the transient floral canopy.
Oodaalolly's cherry-infused white chocolate Sakura Bar appears only during Hanami season (March-May), capturing the ephemeral beauty and joy of this special time.
Monthly Chocolate
May: Dark Chocolate Adobo
While enjoying a serving of chicken adobo, an unexpected bite into a peppercorn inspired me to experiment with a new recipe: a creamy 70% dark chocolate infused with bay leaves and crushed peppercorns.
The aromatic blend and surprising flavor interaction created a uniquely delightful and surprisingly satisfying chocolate experience.
Paalam Ordinary, GrΓΌezi Flavor.
People who make interesting chocolate also like meeting interesting people. Read our interviews of Filipina trailblazers, dishing out advice on some of life's sweet and bittersweet moments.
From medical-school reject to a line cook, then a journalist, and finally an author. With eighteen years as a food writer, editor, and restaurant critic for The News-Press in Fort Myers, Florida, her debut book, βThe Mango Tree: A Memoir of Fruit, Florida, and Felony,β is set to be released by Little, Brown on April 2, 2024.
Tometich's work has been featured in numerous publications, including The Washington Post and USA Today, earning her over a dozen awards, such as first place in Food & Travel Writing at the 2022 Sunshine State Awards. She resides in Fort Myers with her family and her dynamic Filipina mother.
A Filipina American actor and filmmaker dedicated to showcasing stories of those often overlooked by mainstream media. Fascinated by the human mind's darker aspects, she's an avid listener of paranormal podcasts.
Based in Los Angeles, she writes and directs across various genres and is recognized as a talent to watch by Vulture
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