Sunday, February 28, 2010
Remember When... Chili's Grill Bar & Restaurant
My visit: February 28, 2010
Chili's Grill Bar & Restaurant
Northeast Greenhills, San Juan
7271143
College days are here again! Nah! Just remembering and visitng the good old days with super friends of course!
Home Improvement: Imarflex Dish Dryer DD-787
Imarflex DD-787
This dish dryer is a very useful thing in our kitchen. It keeps the plates, utensils and glasses away from cockroaches- not that we have it in our home and other crawling insects lol
Caught on cam: footbridge signage
I took this photo yesterday along the stretch of EDSA. What wrong with this picture? "SALAMAT PO! PANGULONG GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYA SA FOOTBRIDGE NA ITO" (Thank You! President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo for this footbridge) Eerrr! Did she pay for the footbridge? Aren't we supposed to thank the taxpayers? Why should we thank her?
Don't fall prey again come election time!
Friday, February 26, 2010
Dog treat: Cesar brand
clockwise from top: chicken, lamb, beef and beef & liver PhP65 each
A can equals four meals for our two dogs. One is a Pomeranian/Spitz named Precious and the other one is a Shitzu called Apple.
More dog treats next time!
I got it: Avon PhP600 worth of make up!
Last Sunday in a local newspaper, I saw an Avon ad. It requires you to text to a certain 4 digit number and in return the first 2, 500 texters will get PhP600 worth of Avon make up products. I got my free make up at Avon SM Megamall branch last Wednesday.
free make up worth PhP600
I got an Avon ultra moisture rich lipstick and an Avon glazewear SPF15 lip gloss for free!
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Compare and Contrast: original and fake Longchamp Le Pliage
I made a previous post about how to spot a fake Longchamp Le Pliage. Now, I have gotten hold of a fake Longchamp Le Pliage bag for you to visualize the difference from the original one.
original Longchamp Le Pliage Type M front
The red bag is an original made in France Longchamp Le Pliage Type M and the green one is a fake bought for less than PhP500! Right now, Longchamp has been manufacturing some of their bags from China. So, if you got one that is made in China, it could still be real. These pictures below can help you spot the difference so look closely.
Home Improvement: stainless strainer
Original price: PhP899.75
Marked down: PhP720
Plus additional 15% off
new stainless steel strainer
I can double purpose this strainer as fruit container and display it in the dining area. I say its a nice touch ;p
Time for change: Adidas Duramo 2 black/ metallic pink
Original price: PhP2, 895
See my customized Adidas Duramo 2 running shoes, click here.
Armed with PhP2, 000 worth of SM gift certificate, I bought this Adidas Durano which I have eyeing on for weeks. I am just waiting for the right time- SALE lol
Good thing SM Sta. Mesa conducted a 3 day sale recently. With 20% off, I shell out around PhP350 only. Nice buy if you ask me ;p
Adidas Duramo 2 PhP2, 895 in black/metallic pink
Time for change: Converse All Star Chuck Taylor Low in Black Monochrome
Original price: PhP1, 650
I bought this Chuck Taylor All Star Black Monochrome at 25% off during the SM Sta. Mesa's 3 day sale.
Chuck Taylor Low in Black Monochrome
MrsMartinez meets local celebrities at Yes Magazine's 10th anniversary!
I was giddy, excited and photo op ready lol Scored four invites, my DB, DS, together with my long time friend, AC and I went to NBC, The Fort, Taguig armed with my reliable point and shoot Canon 860IS.
We were seated in the front row and feeling superstar in our own rights!
It took me less than 30 minutes to achieve this look lol Boy, am I gifted or what?! haha
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
I got it: Celeteque ADVANCED
celeteque advanced PhP620
As one of the first two people who commented on her blog post, I won a Celeteque ADVANCED. Thanks Animetric!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
New Find: Romulo Cafe
My visit: February 21, 2010
Romulo Cafe
32 Scout Tuazon cor.
Scout Lazcano, Quezon City
3327275
Two of my friends were raving about Romulo Cafe. Of course, I have to try it out. Last Sunday, DH said a friend of his was coming over, it got me thinking that this will be my chance to urge DH to try this restaurant!
Good thing we went there post dinner time as diners were already checking out. But still we needed to wait for 20 minutes for our table to be ready. This restaurant must be really good to have such a huge following. The restaurant was in full swing that night!
memorabilia of Carlos P. Romulo at main dining
The main dining can seat approximately 45 persons. Black and white dominate the color of this room. The flooring if I am not mistaken, is hand painted. Even the lines on the ceiling too!
Merienda Time: Butter Cookies
Don't you just love butter cookies! I got a can from our neighbor during the Christmas holiday. I can eat a couple in one seating. A can has three layers of soft butter cookies. I am now on my second layer. So, help me with my diet lol
Second time around: Konbini Store Tokyo Market
My visit: February 20, 2010
There is not much to say that I have not already said in my previous post about Konbini. For my second visit, I brought DH along...
Shopping Spree: SM Centerpoint 3 day sale!
My purchase: February 19, 2010
SM Sta. Mesa
Quezon City
Saved a lot of money that day! With discounts from a minimum of 10% to a max of 50%!
Monday, February 22, 2010
Sizzlin' Pepper Steak
Sizzlin' Pepper Steak
Robinsons Galleria
Ortigas Center, Pasig City
My bff, GT, has long been wanting to try Sizzlin' Pepper Steak. She was so willing to try it out that she even treated me on this lunch date haha
I like: Figaro's Raspberry Chai Swizzle
I was with my bff, GT, last Thursday. GT ordered her usual cappuccino while I had raspberry chai swizzle, made of raspberry puree and fresh milk blended together with Chai.
cappuccino 16oz PhP109
I like: Figaro's Butterscotch Vanilla Frost with coffee jelly
I was with AC yesterday at Figaro, Shangri-la Plaza Mall. If you are reading this AC aka @attycatz, magpakitang gilas ka naman lol at mag comment ka lol
butterscotch vanilla frost with coffee jelly PhP145
Pure vanilla bliss!
Discount card: Celine red circle
A single receipt of PhP3, 000 entitles you to Celine's discount card. The card gives a 10% off on regular items. Grab your own red circle discount card now!
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Blogger Event: launching of Beef Misono and Beef Burger from Yoshinoya
My event: February 17, 2010
Yoshinoya Japan's No.1 Beef Bowl
UG/F Bldg. A,
SM Megamall, Ortigas Center,
Pasig City
632126 6321352 09228334655
Yoshinoya is a combination of two words, Yoshino which is a province in Old Tokyo, Japan and Ya which means house. With over more than a hundred years in food business, Yoshinoya is now the most preferred Japanese fast food restaurant in the country.
Last Wednesday, The Yoshinoya Century Pacific, Inc. was gracious enough to invite bloggers to the launching of the newest addition in their menu- Beef Misono and Beef Burger!
beef misono
Beef Misono consists of thinly sliced beef on top of rice. If you love beef steak, this is a must try!
Pancake House SM Sta. Mesa
My visit: February 17, 2010
Pancake House
3F SM Sta. Mesa
Araneta Ave., Quezon City
7136901 7157498
2 days before the big four day sale in SM Sta. Mesa, here I am checking which goods to buy and computing how much I will save come THE day lol
My parents and I had lunch at Pancake House because I miss my maple chicken and country waffle fix which I had last January after my practice run. And oh, Pancake House's taco too!
A plate includes roast beef with vegetables on the side, Caesar salad, rice and a glass of iced tea.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Chinese New Year dinner with family at Kimono Ken!
My visit: February 14, 2010
Kimono Ken
256 Tomas Morato
cor. Fuentebella St.,
Quezon City
9281228
It was busy day/ night for restaurants that night! Thanks to the commercialization and hype brought by Valentine's Day!
We went out for dinner at Kimono Ken with my side of the family for a Chinese New Year celebration which incidentally falls on the same day as Valentine's day!
Kimono Ken is a safe choice for a Japanese restaurant. They serve cheap and good Japanese cuisine. Two qualities that would attract budget conscious people.
Our orders:
miso soup PhP45
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Merienda Time: Tikoy
This is a delayed Chinese New Year post. Since most, if not all, bloggers out there have already posted a thing or two about Chinese new year.
brown tikoy
I just wanted to share this picture of tikoy. The white one uses white sugar while the brown tikoy uses brown sugar. I like the brown one since the sugar used is not refined.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
New Find: Celsius Gastrolounge
My visit: February 14, 2010
Celcius Gastrolounge
67 Scout Rallos St.
cor. Tomas Morato,
Quezon City
3326732
I was kidding DH as we entered an empty restaurant, except for the staffs and chef of course, around 11:30am on a Valentines day. I said to him "So, you reserved the whole place for our Valentines date, huh?" lol And we both laugh. That's the reason why I was able to get a picture of the restaurant's interior without any obstruction. But it did have a couple of diners- families and lovers, as we wrapped up our lunch date around 2pm.
my Valentines day look
Shampoo: Suave Clarifying
Clarifying shampoos are not often seen in grocery shelves so when I saw one earlier this week, I grab and bought it. I read somewhere that we need to use a clarifying shampoo at least once a week to rid of shampoo residue and for you to be able to have a break with your normal shampoo that you use. Ever experience using your everyday, regular shampoo continuously and it seems not to be working like the first time you used it. Now, here is where the clarifying shampoo kicks in. I used it once last week and I will be using it next week and see how my hair will progress.
Suave Clarifying Shampoo PhP139.75
These shampoos, facial wash, body wash and conditioner are what I have right now on my stainless steel shower rack. See the two Swallow brand small bottles of shampoos in the middle front I am trying it right now- that's why the small size. I always opt for smaller bottles when trying out shampoos. But unlike local brands, imported brands like Suave don't carry a small bottle of their shampoo line. It sucks right? You have to buy a big bottle only to find out that the shampoo doesn't work for you. Well, hopefully, everything goes well with this brand or I will shift to another brand again!
Jewelry: Lavender Chalcedony
My grandma who has recently passed away gave me this lovely piece of stone- lavender chalcedony encased in 18k white gold. It has been with me since I got married. I only get the chance to use it this year. As you have read in my previous post, I recently cleaned out my closet. It was at this point that I remembered and searched for the fine gem.
Lavender Chalcedony gemstone pendant
I searched online and found this. So, I guess this is a Lavander Chalcedony. Help me if you know!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
New Find: Ludy's Instant Ginger Brew
I searched everywhere, Mercury Drug and Watson's, for salabat to no avail. Until yesterday, after my workout, I went straight to Unimart to buy my shitake mushroom and guess what I saw... ginger brew! Just what I have been looking for the past couple of days. You see, I have been trying to get well from my two-month on and off battle cough. I tried taking cough medicines, vitamin C and even resorted to antibiotics. I think salabat would do me good. So, I bought a jar. There are two variants, I bought the original one while the other variant is with lemon/ calamansi.
salabat PhP42.95
Ingredients are ginger, sugar and cayenne (no artificial flavor).
Direction:
Stir in two teaspoons of Ginger brew "salabat" into a cup of hot water.
Direction:
Stir in two teaspoons of Ginger brew "salabat" into a cup of hot water.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Cleaning out my closet
Remember When... Lacoste
mini backpack with Lacoste logo
I got this backpack from my dear aunt M as a college graduation gift. Don't ask when did I graduate haha I still use it during my Sunday morning walk with my dear parents. Heavy duty brand, I guess?
From Boracay with love...
I got this orange pearly shell necklace a week ago from my DB who went to Boracay for the very first time! Ain't he sweet?!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Favorite: Chan Pui Mui Preserved Plum
I was in Unimart the other day and found a pack of Chan Pui, much like the one I wrote about a few posts ago, this pack is cheaper at PhP137.50.
Chan Pui Mui Preserved Plum with seed Php137.50
So, what now is the catch, you ask? It's not seedless. My DH pointed that out to me when I braggingly said to him that I found a cheaper version of his favorite, chan pui. He said that although it tasted the same, he still likes his preferred brand because it is seedless and therefore prevent accidental cracking of his tooth. And less strain on his TMJ, I guess...
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