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Masflex Artisan Series Dutch oven in red enamel, sitting on a wooden kitchen counter, ready for stovetop or oven use.

12 months ago

Why Every Home Cook Should Invest in a Cast Iron Dutch Oven

From journalist to chef and author, I’ve come full circle. Simpol is the space I’ve long dreamed of—a platform not just for my stories, but for all of us who have something worth sharing.

12 months ago

It’s Time to Come Home—to Simpol

Chef Theodore “Day” Salonga (1977–2025) He didn’t just cook—he lit up every kitchen, every table, every soul he fed. This is how we’ll remember him: joyful, generous, and always full of flavor.

1 year ago

“I’m Too Busy Cooking to Die” A Tribute to Chef Theodore Day Salonga

Longhorn steakhouse in Manila Texas Longhorn head mounted above the bar at Longhorn Steakhouse in Manila Philippines, surrounded by whiskey bottles and wood accents, evoking a classic American steakhouse atmosphere.A nod to the American Southwest—Longhorn Steakhouse Manila.

1 year ago

A Love Letter to Steak (and to Longhorn)

1 year ago

Merced Bakehouse: Where Memories Are Baked Daily

Hinolan’s Barquillos IloiloBarquillos since 1951. A quiet landmark of Ilonggo sweetness and tradition.

1 year ago

Secrets We Refuse to Keep: That Green House in Jaro

Chef Miggy, Moreno brings Mindanao's Tausug Food To Manila.

1 year ago

Chef Miggy On Reclaiming Space for Tausug Food