How far would you go to win the hand of the woman you love? In the case of Lupito, the protagonist in Canvas’ latest children’s book, Si Lupito at ang Baryo Sirkero (Lupito and the Circus Village), he walks on burning coals, captures a wild horse, and crosses a tightrope to prove himself worthy of a beautiful woman with unusual talents and who comes from a family of circus performers.

Written by Rowald Almazar, Si Lupito at ang Baryo Sirkero is based on an artwork by Jose Santos III and was the winning entry in the 3rd Romeo Forbes Children’s Storywriting Competition organized by Canvas, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of Philippine art, culture, and the environment.

At Tea and Therapy, the eclectically designed tea room at Serendra, there’s a tea for every ailment.

Want to lose weight? The Fat-Losing Leaf lowers cholesterol levels and reduces blood pressure, in addition to eliminating fats and toxins (the store manager says it is their best-seller, at P195). Need to distress? Try Peace of Mind. A few cups promise deliverance from dizziness, vertigo, and migraine. Lemon Grass regulates digestion and protects skin from premature aging. Want to Live Life to the Fullest? A cup of this tea alleviates problems of high blood pressure, asthma, rheumatism, gastric ulcer, diabetes, and liver diseases.

• Catch this: If you’re a big fan of Havaianas, the flip-flops shop is holding a “Make Your Own Havaianas” event today until Sunday, May 4, at the Rockwell Tent. Have fun customizing!
• If you’re in Bacolod, catch the two-man exhibit of artists Anthony Fermin and …
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Greenbelt becomes Manila’s culinary hotspot this May as 15 restaurants, together with Appetite magazine, bring you the Tasting Room.

Now on its second year, Tasting Room offers Pinoy gourmands an array of culinary best-sellers and samplers from some of Greenbelt’s sought-after destinations: Mr. Rockefeller, Tropezz, La Maison, Capricciosa, Haiku, Gaudi, Cyma, Mezze, Fish & Co., Bubba Gump, Kai, Nuvo, Italianni’s, Max Brenner, and Solihiya.

• Only a few more nights and Ploning, Panoramanila’s debut film starring Judy Ann Santos, is opening. We’re really looking forward to it, and we hope it exceeds expectations. Go watch!
• There are many things you can do with candies, especially Jelly Beans. Here …
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Candies, especially the Jelly Belly beans, are not just for the eating. As we found out sometime back, they can also be used to flavor mocktails.

This summer, Candy Corner, one of the country’s leading confectioneries, shows us the many ways we can use Jelly Beans: