On this episode, Anton and I geek out on what makes perfect cookie flavours and how it takes a lot of deliberate thought to create something that seems effortless, it belies the amount of work that goes behind the iterative and creative process. The mastermind of Old Boy Bakery (order form at @bakedbytheoldboy on Facebook and Instagram; delivers to Metro Manila every Tuesdays) talks about his preppy style, Southern food, and the intersections of American soul food and Filipino cuisine. We talk about aspirational lifestyles, processing an implacable love for Americana, and the ups and downs of finding one’s niche by going back to what is truly personal, comforting, and reassuringly familiar.  Just a laidback Sunday evening, and he was chatting with me while knocking back some whiskey; at some point you can hear his rocks glass tinkling. Come for the relatable story of resilience, stay for mouthwatering cookie recipes!