Cocogreen and Co, after three years of catering and deliveries opens its first branch in Yakal, Makati Philippines. 85 guests arrived to feast on over 50 Plant-based and wholefoods sponsored brands.        

You can always distinguish western-trained teachers by the playful beat of their sequence. Asians tend to be more  structured in the way they lead a class. Each year the numbers attending AYC gets bigger and bigger, that speaks volumes on how fast the zen virus is spreading in the populace. Or shall I say, antidote? Clark emphasizes on breath-work. It was the first class wherein I really felt my inhale and exhales  settling me in … Read the rest

    We werent able to take photos but Chiqui Mabanta of Corner Tree, Nixie of Surya Yoga and Wellness Center and Rouchelle of PETA also were kind enough to visit us on our first day. Namaste to all the patrons, partners, and friends who supported Cocogreen and Agico on our first day. Cocogreen made a killing (ethical at that) with our Plant-based Better than Cheese line-up, Dark Cocoa Bar and Olive butter. Were happy … Read the rest

  03/19/2013 HAPPY 31st BIRTHDAY  DEREK LIN   How long have we known each other? Two years? I have probably harassed you far more often than acceptable  to listen to my frustrations, dreams and quirky proposals to which you’ve been: 1.) Amused 2.) Annoyed but always Attentive (Hey thats 3 As!) You know Id do the same and more for you but all you ever wanna talk about are: 1.) Work 2.) Money 3.) Porn … Read the rest

First time  we experienced an authentic Chinese New Year ceremony. We had Tikoy; sticky rice and sugar for lasting family bonds, mung bean bun for long life and Ponkan for wealth. I ate so much Ponkan coz I was desperate for more money and ignored the Tikoy and the Bun coz I wasnt really sure I wanted to live long anyway. As for the Family bind effect of Tikoy, I have independent siblings and I … Read the rest

  Every year, a Vegan picnic is held, hosted by Azalea Bianca Antonio of Philippine Vegetarian Society. (Thanks for the photos Azalea) We (Cocogreen and Agico vegetarians) were invited for the first time. Talks of business, leisure, politics and organic finds floated aboard. Andrew brought a sushi platter, which was widely appreciated by the Vegan Club. Everyone brought in their specialty dishes, ironically no one brought greens. We were so thrilled to have met the … Read the rest

Aumnie is Canadian born and raised in Shanghai. A true global citizen. Fitting: We tend to gear away from flashy prints and seasonal cuts. Classic styles are always safe and preferable although a few risky designs here and there wouldnt hurt as well. I hate wearing black for Yoga. (Except for bottoms). It makes me feel like Im projecting dark energy somehow, besides outside my yoga wear Im often already in black and white. I … Read the rest

Ive always had a love-hate relationship with the Paris of the east, the pearl of the orient. I love the cold, but always hurt myself with its icy atmosphere. I respected the hard work its people relentlessly devote to economic progress but lamented the cost their sacrifice entailed. Today Beijing is at a critical level of air pollution. About 60% are infected with lung disease, word has it that the city may be evacuated and … Read the rest

It wasnt the most convenient of days for a roadtrip, but it isnt everyday youre invited to a mushroom farm. So we obliged.   JJ Ortoll, (below) our friend from the local organic market owns the farm (Ministry of Mushrooms) and was kind enough to give us a tour. JJ really gave us the blow by blow information on how to farm mushrooms. I lost most of the details to thin air but got the … Read the rest

  We drove early Sunday for a Yogathon in response to an invitation Donna recieved from co-yoga teacher, Dennis.       The Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), true its name prides itself for this scenic view we indulged in. The style of yoga we joined in was Hatha Yoga, which means anything goes. A welcome break from our usual Vinyasa Flow routine. Yoga and the Vegan way of life have officially gone … Read the rest