waiting for sunset
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Fashionista in Tagaytay's Cliff House
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Taho
taho PhP25/cup
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Nashojiro Takoyaki
Nashojiro Takoyaki
6457409
09277194652
09175265434
Last Sunday, I was at Rockwell's Urban Bazaar not because of the numerous shops inside but because of Sunrise Buckets- the chicken wings I raved about. During this trip, thanks to my dad who is also fond of food, I have discovered something to rave about- Nashijiro Takoyaki.
Nashijiro Takoyaki PhP50/4pcs.
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Spanish bread by Sonya's Garden
My family and I went on a road trip yesterday. We went to Tagaytay at 3pm when most families were already getting out of the city. Traffic was horrible on the other side of the lane while we were having a travel bliss if there is such a thing haha
Spanish bread PhP120/ 10pcs.
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Sunday, August 29, 2010
Akala ko ba wala ng mga poster na may politiko?
taken in EDSA fronting SM North
No picture of a politician instead a symbol replaces it. Isn't it quite the same thing? Where is the CHANGE in the picture?
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Princess Footwear... gawang Liliw
Lot 8 Blk 2
Garden Grovove St.,
Park Place Village,
Cainta
3447213 09209180932
I was in Trinoma for our date night. While DH was buying our movie ticket, a tiangge near the escalator caught my attention selling organic stuff and an assortment of shoes. I remembered My Mom-Friday wrote about espadrille wedge sandals a few posts ago. Due to old age Due to memory gap, I forgot the price and the name of the store where she bought her shoes. All I remembered was she bought it in Tiendesitas. I vaguely remembered how much she paid for it. Yeah, I know, it sucks, right?!
Open toe Kate Dark Denim PhP500
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Saturday, August 28, 2010
Precious' 5th birthday!
I am such a bad mother! If Precious is a real kid, I'm sure she will never ever forgive me for forgetting her birthday! It was AC's text that reminded me of Precious' birthday yesterday!
But she is not a kid so I got away with it lol I am guilty as charged!
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Cook your own: fries
DIY fries bought in the office
Since I am fond of fries right now, I cook my own, ok, I taught my house help how to slice and deep fry potatoes. I was not able to get the desired crispiness though. My fries looked a bit soggy even though I tissue off the grease. It didn't help even if I put it inside the oven toaster for 10 minutes when I got to the office.
I wonder how many minutes would it take for the fries to cook and at what temperature? Can anybody help?
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The Daily Dairy Inc. Pasteurized and Homogenized Milk
I have previously blogged about fresh non fat milk delivery. I didn't know that they also have chocolate drink until Kenneth texted me about a surplus in production last week.
1 liter jug of chocolate drink PhP100
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Friday, August 27, 2010
How luck played in my blog
lucky numbers 777 112233
Ok, so not really! I was just amused a few days ago when I saw that I was once again #7 in Top blogs and had 7 viewers in both counter- finally they tallied! And the number 112,233 as my visitor's number. Cool, huh? I am just sharing ; p
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Orchids in our garden!
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Ramen Bar
My event: August 25, 2010
Ramen Bar
Ground Floor,
New Eastwood Mall
Eastwood City, Libis
Quezon City
5709457
When my friends and I meet and ate at The Old Vine by Chef's Quarter on the first week of August, Ramen Bar was still under construction just beside O'sonho Portuguese restaurant. I was surprised when I received an email from the co-owner, Charles Paw, to try the newest kid in Eastwood City. They opened over a week ago. 2 Japanese and a Filipino- Chinese owned this funky ramen bar with a Japanese chef, Masa Ishikawa, manning the kitchen that's why you can be sure that you are having an authentic Japanese ramen ; p
facade
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Thursday, August 26, 2010
KFC California Maki Twister
Last Monday, KFC's new offering caught my eye. It's the KFC California Maki Twister! Wrapped in a carton, like the one used for Jollibee's Peach Mango pie only double the size in length, Califoria Maki Twister had slices of cucumbers, bits of mango, lots of Japanese mayo and of course, KFC chicken wrapped in a pita bread.
KFC California Maki Twister PhP79
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Remember When... MOD Jr. modelling days
This is a repost:
During reunions, my closest friends would often tease me about the 8x10 photo collage I made to look like huge backdrop on my bedroom wall, of course, it's all me in the picture. How vain is that? haha You wouldn't think I'd put on some artist's face on my wall, would you? Nah! I love my face too much haha
Yes, I was once a model haha I am always fond of cameras. I am not camera shy to say the least. Too bad I didn't grow tall enough and my parents were too scared to let me in on opportunities that could earn me mucho dinero when I was younger lol The fear of bad people not only in the industry but in general outweighs the money I could put in for the family ; p
MOD vol. xx no.857 February 5, 1988 page 33 by Ma. Corazon S. Lim
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Announcing the winner of the PhP1000 Ibayo GC!
Over a hundred entries, only one winner- Cymbelly Manzan aka ceemee!! Congratulations from MrsMartinez and Animetric!
Please check your email and reply with your address so we could send you the GCs!
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Yogurt Nation and The Lounge
My visit: August 20, 2010
Yogurt Nation and The Lounge
1D and 2D The Sapphire Residences,
31st St. corner 2nd Ave.,
Crescent Park West
Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City
09175343161 09176290413
After attending The Body Shop's recent campaign in Greenbelt, Makati. Fellow bloggers and I went straight to Yogurt Nation. Friday night always have an awful traffic situation whatever part of the metro you are in. What could be a less than 30 minutes travel time by car was stretched to an hour or so. I was still sick that day but still drove that far. I am fast becoming a true blue lakwatsera! *sigh*
You wouldn't think that this is only a yogurt place, huh? A very strategic idea to open a lounge, a cafe and a yogurt place all in one place! Kudos for great thinking, Jeff Chua!
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Congrats Venus Raj!
Venus Raj
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Monday, August 23, 2010
L'Oreal Men Expert Hydra Energetic Icy Eye Roll
my dad and his under eye
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SM Sta. Mesa 3 day sale crazy loot!
Celeteque facial wash and facial moisturizer
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Precious has an upset stomach!
DH is jealous that Precious gets to eat all the tarragon and stavia leaves that she wants while he was not able to taste a leaf of my plants. Tarragon leaves can be used as tea leaves while stavia can be a sugar substitute for your coffee drink.
Precious eating all my plants
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Sunday, August 22, 2010
The Body Shop STOP Sex Trafficking of Children and Young People
My event: August 20, 2010
The Body Shop
Greenbelt 4
Makati City
I already signed the petition, have you? The Body Shop not only sells bath and body line but also stands up and commits to what their founder, Anita Roddick, had started.
I already signed up!
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Gardening: Morning Glory Flower
morning glory
I got this morning glory from my friend's house. After a month of watering the plant, I saw a lone flower a few days ago but the flower was gone the very next day.... sad ; (
I hope it flowers again soon!
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Thursday, August 19, 2010
Ballkan Express Inc. Eastern European Home Cooking
My visit: August 18, 2010
Balkan Express Inc. Eastern European Home Cooking
87 Jose Abad Santos St.,
cor. Mons St., Little Baguio,
San Juan 1500
3300945
Numerous restaurant has been sprouting along Jose Abad Santos St. in San Juan, Ballkan Express is the newest of them all! My dad actually pointed it out to me but I hesitated to try it out at first. When a friend raved about how good their goulash was, I was tempted. When I saw the picture of a melting cheese on top of a chicken, I gave in. I need to experience Serbian cooking for myself.
I visited the place exactly one month after it opened. Ballkan is a place in Yugoslavia. This restaurant is co-managed and co-operated by a Serbian Chef, Martin.
What we have ordered:
chicken "batak" PhP290
Boneless chicken thigh grilled to perfection with melted Mozzarella cheese oozing on top of it. My favorite! Served over Jasmine rice.
goulash PhP230
This stew reminded me of my mom's home cooking when I was younger. A bit spicy though because of paprika. The beef is so tender it won't give you a hard time to chew. This order would be perfect for DH. Except that he was not my lunch companion lol Choice of pasta or rice. I chose the later.
cevapcici PhP180
This is a huge serving. And we couldn't finish the whole thing. There are four sausage-like minced meat inside a creamy burger bun with tomatoes, onion and lettuce. It goes with a fries on the side. Ketchup and Tartar sauce is included in this order.
counter
There is a limited seating capacity in this restaurant approximately only 25 pax.
Even though a bit hefty on the price tag, I would still be going back to this place. After all, this is the first authentic Serbian restaurant I have been to! Don't forget to get a flier on your way out so you can have their free iced tea on your next visit lol
PostScript:
September 22, 2010
I was back once again in this restaurant. This time with DH in tow. I was lucky enough to talk to Marko Batricevic, one of the co- owners and brother of Chef Martin.
with Marko
As usual, I ordered my favorite chicken batak, goulash and another specialty dish which resembles cevapcici but with a twist of cheese and hot pepper . The name slip my mind but I get to take a picture of lol
As usual we were stuffed to the max! And oh, I got my free glass of iced tea with my flier yey!
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010
LS ActiveWhite Facial Experience!
This is a delayed post. It was during the Ls ActiveWhite Spa Milk Salt launching that I get to experience this facial procedure. The entire procedure lasted less than an hour in a private room.
LS ActiveWhite Health & Beauty Center
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Cool Bear by Great Wall
Have you seen a cool bear? I did! Along EDSA on my way home, I saw an odd looking car, a stand out among those Japanese car brand traversing the road. It's white and it bears the name Cool Bear.
cool bear
And guess who made it? The car maker goes by the name of Great Wall. Now, how can we forget that!
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Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Merienda Time: Bicho Bicho
There was a boy in a bike selling merienda near the office yesterday. He stood near where I was buying buko from manong. The buko is like PhP17 each.
I asked what he was selling underneath the cloth covered fare. He replied "bicho bicho" I asked if it's good and he said yes! I bought two, priced at PhP5 each.
Bicho Bicho is bread with sugar coating. It was a good while it's warm. Too bad, I didn't see the boy today ; (
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Top Blogs #7
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Monday, August 16, 2010
Sunsilk inspired Nail Art!
I know this is a bit late because it's Monday already. I have been a working girl for the past couple of weeks so I was not able to fulfill a change of polish every Thursday.
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Free: Design Your Own KLM luggage tag!
I got my very own luggage tags a few days ago and I just want to share it with you. You might want to have your own personalized luggage tag. What's best is that it's free!
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Sunday, August 15, 2010
Adidas Fluid Trainer
My event: August 14, 2010
Adidas Performance Store
2nd level, Trinoma Mall
Quezon City
Yesterday, Adidas launches the Fluid Trainer simultaneously in three of its store- The Power Plant Mall, Greenbelt and Trinoma. I went to Trinoma and guess who I saw... Rayver Cruz- my crush! * showing signs of being a cougar* lol
peace! taken by DH
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Sabroso Lechon
Sabroso Lechon
E. Rodriguez Ave. cor. Tomas Morato,
Quezon City
5158253 5158259 3570659 09228416220
My BFF was raving about Sabroso Lechon and I haven't had the chance to try it out until last August 1, 2010. After I met my Cream Silk winner along Tomas Morato, I passed by E. Rodriguez and opted to try out Sabroso Lechon.
free range pigs
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Nestle Fruit Selection Yogurt + Jelly and a contest too!
My event: August 7, 2010
Nestle Fruit Selection Yogurt
Rockwell, Makati
When Nuffnang usually invites, I decline. Because it's always on a Saturday. I always have work on a Saturday haha
But last Saturday, to compensate from being absent, I worked on a Friday haha That's how special Nestle is ; p
Yogurt + Jelly
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Saturday, August 14, 2010
SereniTEA: Hawaiian Milk Tea 25% sugar pearls
my indulgence sipping hawaiian milk tea (l) PhP 90
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Eats Asia 2 by SkyCable and AFC
SkyCable and Asian Food Channel presents Eat Asia 2, a food sampling event, at NBC Tent, The Fort last August 7, 2010.
The venue was filled with leading culinary schools and top restaurants offering different flavors of asia, some of the stalls captured by my camera were:
The venue was filled with leading culinary schools and top restaurants offering different flavors of asia, some of the stalls captured by my camera were:
Jacob's Shawarma
Unit 115 AIC Grande Tower
Sapphire Road, Ortigas Center, Makati
2277686 09394034306
Jacob in person
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Friday, August 13, 2010
Choco Mallows chocolate covered marshmallow-biscuits
Remember this?
by Fibisco
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Meet Cream Silk's winner!
Mrs. Mallare... winner of all 6 variants of Cream Silk
Mr. Mallare couldn't meet me so he sent his wife instead ; ) Congratulations and enjoy the loot!
Michelle Martinez is a hands-on mom to her little princess. She finds time to blog when her little love is taking a nap. She is passionate about sharing her good finds here and around the world. She wants her cheery disposition to rub off on her daughter when she grows up.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Mary Grace Cafe
Back to regular programming, folks!
I blogged about Cafe Mary Grace last April. I enjoyed the kesong puti salad PhP198 that I talked my mom into eating our lunch there last Sunday haha
We ordered the salad and both apple and peppermint teaPhP75 each.
And then we ordered these:
chicken with couscous PhP298
Michelle Martinez is a hands-on mom to her little princess. She finds time to blog when her little love is taking a nap. She is passionate about sharing her good finds here and around the world. She wants her cheery disposition to rub off on her daughter when she grows up.
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