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<figure class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbtG7Et1k7yzmLYVL_aKN5oU1-1eIkFzJo7VD6kWOaQsoA6R8PRx6oDcRuouEMpNkzswv4HeXAF1s6bGGG-ogL6e_sRf5LkJvcHcgvPlR5hZw5GWNIsSRWdoJ-PretsgwmCR3x4QyuwbZVGIdLNTMlglGmo5cmhobweTIZEWHlS7rPm_kFvDRa_IC-M-c/s1600/health-100.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbtG7Et1k7yzmLYVL_aKN5oU1-1eIkFzJo7VD6kWOaQsoA6R8PRx6oDcRuouEMpNkzswv4HeXAF1s6bGGG-ogL6e_sRf5LkJvcHcgvPlR5hZw5GWNIsSRWdoJ-PretsgwmCR3x4QyuwbZVGIdLNTMlglGmo5cmhobweTIZEWHlS7rPm_kFvDRa_IC-M-c/s16000/health-100.jpg"></a></figure> Baguio City is a haven for vegetarians, thanks to its location in the Cordillera region, known as the vegetable bowl of the Philippines. The abundance of fresh produce means plenty of options for vegetarian and plant-based meals. On my recent visit to the City of Pines, I had the pleasure of dining at Health 100 Restoreant on Magsaysay Avenue. This humble and unassuming eatery offers a variety of vegetarian dishes, with vegan options available, all at very affordable prices.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtW9JlQqllcIElvDfIONPQPWojr2djTIXUYYUSDP1Lfp_RT_JYrMd6U-L-HvWx4bjVvP41U3MZvL5PRvlLcRRW3ewFzFNftY85xox1cEbizwGeFnBc8Gq1MmxV4hUCimrtPBWWxTLjiZt-D7I7oo_4HZzCTqvpjc79TYiEYxOYDGoGxvzh-MLCMBIqbQI/s667/masfere.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtW9JlQqllcIElvDfIONPQPWojr2djTIXUYYUSDP1Lfp_RT_JYrMd6U-L-HvWx4bjVvP41U3MZvL5PRvlLcRRW3ewFzFNftY85xox1cEbizwGeFnBc8Gq1MmxV4hUCimrtPBWWxTLjiZt-D7I7oo_4HZzCTqvpjc79TYiEYxOYDGoGxvzh-MLCMBIqbQI/s16000/masfere.jpg"></a></div> Masferre Country Inn and Restaurant has many draws. For the tired of feet, it's just a few steps from the municipio. For the photography- and culturally-inclined, the dining area is literally a feast for the eyes with Eduardo Masferre's works on display. For the hungry diner, the restaurant has been a staple among Sagada repeat visitors because the food is predictable -- in a good way. It's rare that either of your Happyfoodies have ventured to Sagada without at least eating a meal here and this most recent visit is no different. The homey interiors of mostly wood material always makes dining a real pleasure.

<figure class="wp-block-image alignnone"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/oggie/6295265603/"><img alt="Malaysian Beef Rendang" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6032/6295265603_22327e3f51_b.jpg"></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Malaysian Beef Rendang</figcaption></figure> Ahhh, those Malaysia, truly Asia commercials running endlessly on the cable channels. Catching them every so often, you can't help but wonder about the sightseeing, shopping and of course, the eating over there. By a stroke of luck, Happyfoodies got an invite from AirAsia Philippines and Tourism Malaysia for a look-see, look-buy and look-taste in Kuala Lumpur. One of our memorable food stops was Madam Kwan's at the upscale Pavillion Mall which is a good opportunity to see why the place is popular.

<figure class="wp-block-image alignnone"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/oggie/5543648346/in/set-72157626183294517/ "><img alt="Oh My Gulay House Salad" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5136/5543648346_0ce3ed66fe_b.jpg"></a><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Oh My Gulay House Salad (P100)</figcaption></figure> Go up five flights of stairs, past the sporting goods store on the ground floor, the drinking joint with the blaring karaoke on the second, a gym on the third, more offices on the fourth, and enter the world of artist, Kidlat Tahimik. There are artistic curiosities on this high-ceilinged, top-most floor -- large installations here, framed paintings over there. The plants spread all over the place are real, lending it a lush, texture-filled vibe. Up on the second level, the dining area offers a panoramic view of the city center. Welcome to Oh My Gulay along Session Road in Baguio.

<figure class="wp-block-image"><img alt="Sri Lankan Chili Crab" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/4130475931_ddacd02378_o.jpg" title="Sri Lankan Chili Crab"></figure> I know foodie friends in Singapore who has have been living there for years. So when I went there recently, they were just too happy to show me their favorite eating places. Say Singapore and you can expect chili crabs and prawns in the mix. We trooped to the back of esplanade and entered a restaurant facing the bay to discover that a really good restaurant really needs No Signboard for patrons to find their way in.

<figure class="wp-block-image alignnone"><img alt="A table full of Nyonya Cuisine dishes" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3470/3933561686_cc9e5b4b41_o.jpg"><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A table full of Nyonya Cuisine dishes</figcaption></figure> Malaysian food is as rich as its history. In between our exploration of the heritage sites in Malacca, we got a chance to experience Peranakan Cuisine where it originated -- Malacca. Recipes dating as far back as the 15th century still exist, evolving to what is now known as Nyonya Cuisine. In a restaurant tucked beside the hidden side street of Taman Melaka Raya, we found Seroni Nyonya Cuisine Restaurant. The establishment is owned by one of the last descendants of the Baba-Nyonya family, so we’re expecting to taste authentic Nyonya Cuisine.

<figure class="wp-block-image alignnone"><img alt="Sun Fong Bak Kut Teh" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2455/3892932690_98ea2f0481_o.jpg"><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Sun Fong Bak Kut Teh at Imbi, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia</figcaption></figure> The constant rain and the cool weather these days made me yearn for a serving of hot soup to warm my taste buds. And fresh from my recent trip to Malaysia, one dish which taste still lingers in my head is the Bak Kut Teh (Pork Bone Tea Soup). Originally used as a therapeutic soup introduced by the Chinese, it has become a popular Malaysian dish. I first tasted the Bak Kuh Teh in Kota Kinabalu Malaysia way back. On this recent trip, our guide Marie who's also a self-confessed foodie led us to Sun Fong Restaurant, one of the famous Bak Kut Teh restauarant in Kuala Lumpur bringing in the Klang goodness in the city.