Did you know that “puso” in Cebu doesn’t mean “heart”? When most Filipinos hear the word puso, they think of the Filipino word for heart. But in Cebu, puso has a completely different meaning. Here, puso is rice wrapped in woven coconut leaves and boiled until cooked. The leaf wrapping gives the rice its unique shape and makes it easy to carry. It is the perfect partner for Cebu’s famous lechon and grilled seafood. That is exactly why Puso Village got its name. It celebrates Cebu’s love for good food, especially the iconic puso rice that locals enjoy with almost every meal. When we visited Puso Village in Cebu, we…
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Café Intermezzo Atlanta: A Sweet Taste of Home and My Favorite European Coffeehouse
From my early years in Atlanta to my latest dessert stop after dinner at Holeman and Finch, Café Intermezzo remains one of my favorite places for coffee, conversation, and sweet indulgences.