Biographies of world figures

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"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." - Thomas Jefferson I'm a self-confessed History geek. And one of the fascinating periods in American History for me is the 18th Century. This is when the United States of America was born.  George Washington, Nathan Hale, Samuel Adams, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin are just some of the notable personalities that shaped the course of American History. Each miniseries listed in this post tells the different sides of the struggles that faced the Founding Fathers and patriots.  Some historical facts might have been changed to get more dramatic scenes.  Journey to the road to freedom with these three TV series.  Sons of Liberty "There's the revolution you know. And the one that's about to begin." In this three-part miniseries produced by History Channel, we're introduced to the events leading to the American Revolution. Ben Barnes stars ...

"Life is too short not to eat crepe cake!" - The Visual Traveler A few years ago, there was an explosion of crepes in Cebu. Almost all hotel buffets offered crepe as a dessert. You can top it with a variety of goodies like fresh fruits, chocolate, whipped cream and even ice cream. Cebu went gaga over crepe that there were even a couple of crepe stores that sprouted at the malls. But eventually, the masses went on to another set of food fad.  Last Course Cafe is creating a different kind of food craze. This time around, the crepe has been revolutionized. It has been transformed into a cake! Yes, crepe cakes! Crepe Cakes galore! This cafe located at Banilad is the only one in Cebu offering this new kind of dessert. You can have a slice, two slices, three slices or even a whole cake. 25 layers of the thin, light pancakes stacked together with creamy filling on each sheet. They have flavor options that even the French would approve. These exquisite slices would make your eyes ro...

"To this end, I shall endeavor to show your condition, faithfully and ruthlessly. I shall lift a corner of the veil which shrouds the disease sacrificing to the truth everything even self-love---for, as your son, your defects and weaknesses are also mine." Jose Rizal 1886, Europe The first time I read Jose Rizal's Noli Me Tangere , it was a comic book version that my Dad bought from National Bookstore. It was designed for school kids since it was a short and sanitized version. You can tell that the artist's inspiration for Crisostomo Ibarra was Rizal. I think it was originally made in the 1960's. I, sometimes, still see National bookstore selling them.  My first full reading of Noli happened when I was in 6th grade. I borrowed my cousin's Noli textbook which was in Tagalog. It was engrossing and I had fun reading it. I didn't put the book down until I finished the story.  Years later, I bought a copy with English translation made by Ma. Soledad Lacson-Locs...

Concrete jungle where dreams are made of There's nothing you can't do Now you're in New York These streets will make you feel brand new Big lights will inspire you Ah, New York City, how I miss you! A few years ago, I had an opportunity to travel to the Big Apple. It was a super, super short trip but it left a huge impression on me. It has taken a lot of willpower to write this short post since every time I look at my NYC photos, I tear up. I need to plan another trip to this iconic city very soon. I want to walk the streets of New York until the soles of my feet give up. One of the streets of Manhattan I'll feature more of my adventures in NYC on a separate post. But, for the meantime, let me share with you 7 photos that would surely make you think of planning a trip to New York. The Bright Lights of Times Square Sometimes referred to as the "Crossroads of the World", you'll be surrounded by the hustle and bustle of anything and everything. I was overwhel...

Celebrate sunny and rainy days with simple recipes made with heart. Food is important because it carries the tradition from one generation to another.  And that's what Shing  Paca ña did with her Mom's recipes. Introducing Xia's and Xeb's Lasagne Que. What Lasagne Que is all about. After three years of cooking and baking lasagna, making deliveries, posting and advertising on Instagram and Facebook, selling her food in bazaars, Shing   has finally established her roots in Cebu's Makan Ahooy Food Kiosk located in Salinas Avenue, Lahug .  Named after her daughters, Xia and Xeb, Lasagne Que is truly a labor of love. Shing took her Mom's beloved recipes for Lasagna and Leche Flan and created a food business that created a buzz in Cebu. Her main focus is on the food that she grew up with. She also created another delicious dessert, Oreo Ice Cream, which I'm thinking her daughters love to have as their snack. Lasagna with Calamansi and Iced Tea drinks I know for ...