Thank You, 2012!

2012 has been a year of adventure, discovery and blessings. It has also been a year of growth.

Thank you to all my dear friends and loved ones who have been so supportive and are always on-call as willing models. This year would not have been the same without you all.

So Cheers to another year of great opportunities and new experiences! Happy New Year, All :o)

With Love, Matt

Happy Holidays!!

Merry Christmas, everyone! I hope that you received all your wishes this year. And as you count your blessings, keep in mind that the best gift of all is the gift of giving.

Yuletide Greetings! - Matt :o)

Old Town Taal, Batangas

One of the places I enjoyed visiting this year was Old Town Taal, Batangas: an understated treasure of Philippine culture and beauty. The original inhabitants of this old municipality were migrants from Taal lake after the Taal volcano erupted in 1754. This heritage site is the location of the house of Marcela Agoncillo, the best known maker of the first Philippine Flag. Taal is also a destination site for many religious pilgrims for its famous Basilica de San Martin de Tours and the Shrine of Our Lady of Caysasay. The Lady is said to have made several apparitions at the river and performs miracles for those who come to visit and ask for her intercession.

Taal is one of the hidden beauties of the Philippines, and at a mere 3-hours away from Metro Manila, everyone should pay a visit to such a picturesque and historical town. :o)

Everyday Unknown: Fine Dining at the Cafeteria

Here's an innovation and creative fine dining project for Ms. Lacson. The task was to create 3 fine dining dishes, plate them and shoot the products in under 3 hours. Always on the search for everyday unknown, we find dishes fit for a 5-star restaurant at the Gonzaga Cafeteria, Ateneo de Manila University. Bon Appetit!

Appetizer

Vietnamese Bacon Spring Roll

Entree

Crispy Bagnet Drizzled with Peanut Sauce

Dessert

Dirty Cookie

Lay Bare Glow: Re-launch Party

So many words could be used to describe the Re-launch Party of Lay Bare held last Thursday at the Palladium Club, Makati; but mabye "unforgettable" is enough to sum things up. The fun never stopped from when the doors opened to when the club closed. Congratulations on a successful event, Lay Bare! More than just work, I truly enjoyed the event!