Organizing 101: How To Put Things In Order the Japanese Way is about the “2nd S” of the Japanese 5S System, (Sorting a.k.a. Decluttering, Set In Order, Sweeping, Standardize and Sustain), which is Set In Order. This is the method that you need to follow once you have already decided …

Decluttering Your Home in 5 Easy Japanese Steps is based on the concept of the 5S System which originated in Japan.  It’s a system that consists of 5 steps namely Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain. Sorting is a method of removing the unnecessary items from overcrowded areas …

Baked Chickpeas and Mackerel Patties is one of my make-ahead breakfast recipes. It is inspired by my mother’s famous recipe “tortang isda” or also known as fish omelette. Fish omelette is a very common dish in the Philippines particularly in Quezon Province, where I grew up. Fresh anchovy and fresh …