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December 29, 2020

Kankunis Herbal Tea Benefits: Here’s What You Need to Know!

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October 30, 2020

Barefoot Wines Philippines: Budget Wines for Family Gatherings

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October 22, 2020

How to Cook Beef Broccoli with Mushroom in Oyster Sauce

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June 26, 2020

Where to Buy Sushi Bake in Manila: Ray Ray’s!

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April 9, 2020

Where to Buy Meats, Fruits, Vegetables, and Pet Essentials Online

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February 14, 2019

Our Early Valentine’s Day Dinner Date at Restaurant Tapenade

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October 29, 2018

Local Edition: My Favorite Coffee Shop in Makati

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June 25, 2018

Akrotiri PH: Eurasian Cuisine in Metro Manila

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June 6, 2018

Big Guys Pizza Invaded Calyxta!

gardenia (3)

May 28, 2018

Growing Up with Gardenia

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September 10, 2017

Breville Smart Grinder Pro Review

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August 30, 2017

Coffee is Love with the Breville Smart Grinder Pro

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July 9, 2017

After Two Weeks with Lunchbox Diet PH’s Low Carb Meal Plan

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June 13, 2017

The Ultimate Breakfast Hack: Quaker Overnight Oats

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June 12, 2017

#ProjectBringBackTheAbs: Starting a Low Carb Program with Lunchbox Diet PH

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March 15, 2017

The First Sushi Donut in Manila: Sushido PH

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March 13, 2017

Japanese Restaurant in Maginhawa: Hanako

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February 7, 2017

Shakey’s and Quorn Partner Up to Introduce Meat-Free Pizza

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February 6, 2017

Taters x Cheetos Snack Fest: Dangerously Cheesy!

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November 12, 2016

Corned Beef with a Tomato Kick by Filippo Berio

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October 18, 2016

Childhood Memories Triggered with Purefoods Corned Beef

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September 17, 2016

Steak and Ribs in Quezon City: Red Baron Ribs and Steak

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June 30, 2016

Dinner Date at SMITH Butcher and Grill Room via SEATS

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June 27, 2016

The Foodie’s Airbnb: Plato.ph

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March 22, 2016

My Birthday Party at Sunrise Buckets

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December 31, 2015

Upholding Traditional Recipes with Carnation Evap

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November 18, 2015

Introducing San Marino’s Tuna Laing

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October 7, 2015

Dinner Date at Caruso Ristorante Italiano

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October 1, 2015

Support Local Farmers: Earth Kitchen in BGC is Now Open

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September 20, 2015

Delightful Delicacies from Something Different Bakeshop

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July 28, 2015

A Review on MySlim Yerba Mate Drink and Dietary Supplement

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June 30, 2015

Arrogant Frog Wines Launches in the Philippines

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June 18, 2015

Aozora Japanese Cafe + Bistro in Domicillo Tagaytay

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June 4, 2015

Healthy Food to Add to Your Diet

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May 8, 2015

Icings Bakery and Cafe in Tomas Morato

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April 6, 2015

Detox Diaries: My Juice Cleanse with Detoxify Bar

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April 5, 2015

The Perfect Summer Drink with Dolci Coffee Jelly

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March 16, 2015

Detoxify Bar Launches in Shangri-La Mall

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February 14, 2015

Body Coffee Australia

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January 13, 2015

Hello, Happiness: Relish At Ponte

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January 4, 2015

A Review on Milky and Sunny in Kapitolyo

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December 15, 2014

#MerryCremas2014 Food Festival

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December 14, 2014

The Cupcake and My First Anniversary at Lemuria Gourmet Restaurant

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December 8, 2014

Snack in the Box: Unique and Imported Treats in a Box

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December 8, 2014

Urban Flavors in Estancia at Capitol Commons

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November 27, 2014

Cadbury Dairy Milk: Team Chocolate Mousse or Team French Vanilla?

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November 16, 2014

Mama Jessie’s Kesong Puti: Homemade Kesong Puti from Nueva Ecija

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November 13, 2014

Vegan Dishes and Cold-Pressed Juices by Juicesabel

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October 14, 2014

Vyne: Tapas Bar and Restaurant at the Fort

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October 9, 2014

Planet Grapes: Wine Without the Drama

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September 25, 2014

Pigging Out at The Shrimp Shack Market! Market!

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September 22, 2014

New Restaurant Alert at Mega Fashion Hall: Linguini Fini Manila

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August 8, 2014

Coffee Not Coffee: Made for Coffee Lovers of the World

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July 26, 2014

Potts Point Cafe in Eastwood Mall: Organic Food At Its Finest

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July 22, 2014

Backyard Coffee Philippines: There’s No Place Like Home

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July 4, 2014

A Review of Sunshine Kitchen in The Fort Strip, BGC

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June 25, 2014

Double Happiness: Q Daddy BBQ and Manam Express at Glorietta Food Choices

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June 3, 2014

Lola Cafe + Bar: The Foodie’s Happy Place

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May 9, 2014

‘Cue Modern Barbecue Celebrates Their 2nd Anniversary

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April 20, 2014

Zipang: Authentic Japanese Restaurant in Quezon City

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March 13, 2014

Poetry and Prose Patisserie: French Cuisine in Shangri-la Mall

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March 12, 2014

An Early Birthday Dinner Treat at The Goose Station in BGC

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February 20, 2014

New Topping Alert in Starr’s Famous Shakes Milkshake Bar: Horlicks!

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February 11, 2014

Instant Discounts and Rewards from Sugarhouse Using Perxclub

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February 11, 2014

A Review of The Glass Door in BGC

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February 8, 2014

Happy Cookie by Kai Ochosa

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February 4, 2014

Greta’s Junkyard’s Top 5 Favorite Restaurants in Metro Manila

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January 27, 2014

Burger Places in Quezon City: Size Matters Flame-Grilled Sausage Burgers

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January 25, 2014

Hanaichi: Authentic Japanese Restaurant in BGC

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January 19, 2014

Red Onion Cafe in UP Town Center: The Home of Hand-Shaved Noodles

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January 19, 2014

The Old Spaghetti House Katipunan Gets a Makeover!

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January 14, 2014

A Review On Afters Espresso and Desserts: Dessert Place in Tomas Morato

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January 12, 2014

Dinner Date with KChan: Trio Family Style Italian Bistro in BGC

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January 4, 2014

Dinner Date with the Cupcake at Stockton Place in Makati

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January 3, 2014

Breakfast for Dinner and Pies for Dessert: π Breakfast and Pies

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December 26, 2013

A Review on Cafe 205 Eatery and Cakery in Katipunan

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December 26, 2013

Nommies by Sarah Arrogante

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December 7, 2013

Wafu Teppanyaki Omakase Buffet: A Review on the 12-Course Sit Down Dinner Buffet

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December 3, 2013

Delice Patisserie: Colorful French Macarons and Desserts in Jars

Galli Village Cafe in Makati

December 1, 2013

Galli Village Cafe in Makati

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December 1, 2013

Good Earth Roasts in BGC Will Be Expanding

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November 27, 2013

Get Exclusive Discounts and Freebies from Cinnabon Using Perxclub

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November 19, 2013

Brickfire Food Tasting Event

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November 13, 2013

A Cupcake Date with the Cupcake: Mau’s Cupcake Cafe in Quezon City

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November 6, 2013

Harry Potter’s Butterbeer at Starbucks Philippines

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October 22, 2013

Pablo’s Pub and Restaurant Now Open in BGC

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October 11, 2013

da.u.de Tea Lounge in BGC: Tea for Me, Please!

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October 9, 2013

The New Look of Grilla Bar and Grill in Antipolo

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September 25, 2013

Stacy’s Now Open in BGC

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September 3, 2013

Dencio’s Bar and Grill in Capitol Hills: A Place for Beer-Mates and Beer Plates

Speculoos Cookie Butter Desserts by The Old Spaghetti House

August 14, 2013

Speculoos Cookie Butter Desserts by The Old Spaghetti House

Red Garlic in Bonifacio High Street: Read, Eat and Drink to Your Heart’s Content!

July 29, 2013

Red Garlic in Bonifacio High Street: Read, Eat and Drink to Your Heart’s Content!

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May 15, 2013

Chuck’s Deli Serendra: The Motherchucker Challenge

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April 16, 2013

Five Restaurants to Try in Salcedo Village

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April 4, 2013

Mango Tree BGC Celebrates Their First Anniversary By Partnering with Project: Brave Kids

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March 26, 2013

The Noodle Bakes: Rare Cakes and Macarons Baked by the Noodle, Sam Ty

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March 4, 2013

Skinny Mike’s Restaurant and Sports Bar: Sports + Good Food + Beer

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January 17, 2013

Quiznos Philippines: The First to Offer Rice Bowl Meals

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November 14, 2012

Swensen’s Philippines Launches the “Ultimate Ricecream”

FlapJacks Restaurant: Where Your Favorite Comfort Food Is

June 18, 2012

FlapJacks Restaurant: Where Your Favorite Comfort Food Is

Distrito at Makati is Back!

June 9, 2012

Distrito at Makati is Back!

Writer’s Block Philippines: Bloggers’ Steak Blowout at Brickfire

June 1, 2012

Writer’s Block Philippines: Bloggers’ Steak Blowout at Brickfire

Quantum Cafe: Where Delicious and Healthy Food Meet

April 17, 2012

Quantum Cafe: Where Delicious and Healthy Food Meet

October 13, 2011

Dinner Dates: CAV Wine Shop and Cafe

August 25, 2011

Clawdaddy’s: Must Try the 4-Cheese Oysters & Steamed Crab w/ Lemon Butter Sauce!

Greta’s Junkyard by Gretchen Gatan

Greta’s Junkyard is a lifestyle blog and online shop by Gretchen Gatan—a writer and editor based in Metro Manila, Philippines. She was formerly a managing director of a content marketing agency, an editor-in-chief of an online beauty magazine, and a marketing manager of four beauty brands. Writing is her passion, and this blog serves as a creative outlet where she can write about beauty, travel, food, lifestyle, home, and pets. It’s also an online shop where she sells a curation of unique, local finds. Greta’s Junkyard is literally a dump site of her favorite things!

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Some good juju I got this weekend—my set of perf

Some good juju I got this weekend—my set of perfumes from @lenezparfumerie (please support this new venture of my work baby, @johlya! 🥰) and sweet delights by @petitfourmnl from Cayo’s work baby, @biancacabingan. 💜

Recycled wooden beams from the OG #FraggyHome givi

Recycled wooden beams from the OG #FraggyHome giving the new one @studiomcgee vibes. 💜

Work’s been extra hectic lately, I haven’t had

Work’s been extra hectic lately, I haven’t had the time to write for the blog nor launch all the new items I have on @gretasjunkshop. 🥲 So for now, I extended the sale of some old items including the Nordic Ladies Wall Art. Visit gretasjunkyard.com/shop to see all the items on sale! 💜 #nordicart #nordichome #onlineshopph #supportlocalph

When I was in my teens and 20s, I was already so p

When I was in my teens and 20s, I was already so particular about skincare thanks to the influence of all the women in my life—from my mom, to my grandmother and aunts, to my best friend, to my colleagues. Now that I’m 31, I’m even more attentive to the products I need to keep my skin looking healthy and youthful. Part of that is experimenting with new but trusted products like @allyoung.ph’s Swissvita Cleanser Cream and Skin Serum. The Cleanser Cream is a unique and mild facial wash that deeply cleanses and hydrates. Meanwhile, the Skin Serum provides intense hydration and locks in moisture without the greasy feel. Both products are safe for pregnant women and suitable for sensitive skin. The best part is that it cuts down the usual multiple-step skincare routine to just two products! To know more, you can follow their Facebook and Instagram or visit their online shop at allyoung.ph! 💜 #allyoungph #Swissvita #skincare

ICYDK—you can now shop @mamajessieskesongputi, @

ICYDK—you can now shop @mamajessieskesongputi, @blackcoffeeph, and @herbularya on kesongputi.com/shop. 💚 #kesongputi #lovelocalph #supportlocalph

Bamboo Lounge Dress kind of weekend 😴

Bamboo Lounge Dress kind of weekend 😴

GIVEAWAY ALERT: Get a chance to win skincare produ

GIVEAWAY ALERT: Get a chance to win skincare products from @snailwhitephils and 2021 color of the year outfits from @gretasjunkshop! 💜 Just click on the link in my bio or visit #GretasJunkyard.com to join. ☀️🤍

Was cleaning out my phone and came across this coo

Was cleaning out my phone and came across this cool clip by @lula.films during our prenup shoot in my lola’s beach house—also the first #FraGatans out-of-town trip. 🥰☀️ Just like that—16 months married today! 💜 #CayoNaNiGretch

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