Everyone loves a picnic, but the labor-intensive planning, packing, and cleanup often cause people to rethink their outdoor plans and just head to a nearby restaurant. Merienda Picnic (winner of last ...

As a child growing up in the province, there are few things that I associate with my grandmother other than food. She was an accomplished homemaker, with menus written down for the month and week, ...

That’s how Melissa Thoeny described Saturday’s 87th annual La Merienda event, celebrating Monterey’s 284th birthday. La Merienda is incredible food, entertainment, camaraderie and tradition blended ...

Monterey >> The Memory Garden in back of the historic Custom House may well be haunted, but the spirits are friendly, celebratory types who, nowadays, live on in stories told by their Monterey ...

CEBU, Philippines - The summer break from school means more people staying put at home. There are more chances of days for family members to gather together. And with the kitchen just one door away, ...

MANILA, Philippines — Pan de Manila, purveyor of hot, freshly baked pandesal in the metro, has just given birth to a restaurant cafe called Merienda by Pan de Manila. Created for families desiring ...

Influenced by Spain, merienda is still a recognizable part of the Filipino food culture. But is it still relevant amid an increasingly globalized lifestyle and dining scene? As a child growing up in ...