At the Stick House

Gianduia Chocolate

Counting down on Italian Gelato stations in the Philippines

Yes...Ice Cream Sticks, but their Italian Gelatos on an array of flavors.

Yes...One can lounge, read a magazine and indulge in their gelatos on sticks with toppings of your choice.

Coffee 

Some of the Italian Gelatos I know are Fiorgelato, Gelatissimo at the Bonifacio High Streets at now I came to discover the Stick House at SM Megamall.

Better visit them at the lower Ground Floor, Bldg A., Sm Megamall
Their website: www.stickhousesrl.com

An Exquisite Dining Experience At The Pergola with Kusina ni Kambal

"Family means too much, 

Friends are too valuable,

 And life is too short, 

To put-off sharing with people, 

How much they really mean to you, 

And pursuing whatever it is that makes you happy."    

                              Author Unknown

The Unprepared Picnic at the Hot Air Balloon Fest 2011

     Everything was set, itineraries, the accommodation, the activity lists,  even the food i'm looking forward to eat!   It didn't turn out to be the greatest adventure, and didn't turn out to be what i had expected also.   Nevertheless, we made it through.   As I always say, in every problem there is always a solution, it just depends on how one will face it.

     Going back to the picnicking...As the quote goes "“It just wouldn't be a picnic without the ants" 

Chefs on Parade

     The event definitely did not only give a glimpse of the Philippines'  and Asia's culinary expertise, it also highlighted creativity, craftsmanship, artistry and gastronomy!   I have been awaiting for an event as such, so even though my schedule for February is very tight, I had to make time for this!

FROYO Day at RED MANGO

      A nice afternoon deserves a cool whip of a snack, this time I won't be the one to prepare it.  It was even better to share it with a friend who always prays for you and share time.  Happened at the Red Mango, in Mall of Asia.   Together with her cutee son, Nzo, we headed to the second floor of MOA and ordered ourselves frozen yogurts.

Blueberries and Cream Waffles

Goldilocks Cake Deco Expo 2

Goldilocks  Bakeshop had been so well-loved since 1966 and as far as I could remember it has been a tradition in our family to have one every time we celebrate a special occasion.   From my childhood birthday  celebration to my kids.   This time a lot have evolved in the baking industry, yet Goldilocks still remains preferred by most Filipinos.   As a mom it is important to me that my kids are happy and that they will have precious memories of our family celebrations, and cakes are the best instrument for this.   As an experienced baker, it is my dream to make on my own a special  cake for their birthdays.   

GASTRONOMY: Nutella by Dana Banana

GASTRONOMY: Nutella by Dana Banana

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GASTRONOMY: Nutella by Dana Banana

GASTRONOMY: Nutella by Dana Banana

http://msadventuresinitaly.com/blog/

http://bleedingespresso.com/

The Best Indian Cuisine in the Banana Republic

New Bombay

Authentic Indian Cuisine

   The good thing about internet nowadays is being able to buy stuffs online.   Advertising in the internet can be costly or costless   On the second hand, customers like me, who often puts value for money next to quality of food and service, finds it delightful to  hunt for good dining bargains.
   It was time for me to try out new things and enjoy  God's blessing in all the areas of the said LIFE.
   Little did I know that buying e-tickets and online vouchers will really come in handy in my new found hunger for life.   Dining in New Bombay, to be honest, is my first experience in this matter.   I used a Buyanihan voucher to pay for our food that would have cost P500, but the voucher only cost P200.   The allotted deal was enough for two heads, well that depends on what you will choose from the menu.   Whatever excess in the bill is what you just have to pay.  

Here are the foods we ordered:

For appetizer, we had SAMOSA, triangle empanadas filled potatos mashed the Indian way.
It has two dips, the tangy Tamarind chutney and green coriander chutney.  Both are amazingly new to my palate.  Both dips makes the yummy crusty pastry tastes better and blends so well with the potato filling that is mildly seasoned.

Samosa dipped in coriander chutney, moderately spicy with the leafy taste.

Chicken Tikka Masala, the main dish.
The flaming hot plate...Everything is out of my world.  I'm not a picky eatery, however, i don't like very spicy dishes.  Eaten with either rice or chapatti, an unleavened bread.  We tried it both, and even went scale higher with Cheese Naan, like chapatti but has cheese inside.

I guess eating spices became their second nature.

The Chappatti
To trully enjoy Chicken Tikka Masala, one has to dip a portion of the Chappatti to the dish.  

Of course I have to try their Chais, Hot Indian Tea.   Good to balance the mix of spice you had.   Though I never dared to drink Ginger Tea or Salabat, now I know how it tastes and feels like.   To even spike it up, it has milk and sugar, those are just what I recognized, I don't know what the concoction is, but one should not leave the place without trying this.

And to finish my meal, I had to try KULFE, an Indian Ice Cream.   It is made of low fat milk, saffron and dry fruits.  I know that saffron is the most expensive spice, and I never had recipes using the coveted spice.  Saffron makes the dish pink and more appealing to the senses.
Could you imagine a dessert with spice?!...

I love this Kulfe!

I don't want to say a mouthful, since my mouth really spoke to me!  Wheew!  I think I'm getting accustomed myself to the spicy gastronomic reverie.  
Do visit New Bombay, they have a file of  almost all of the dish in the Indian Cuisine, Shorba (soup),  Vegetarian Tandoori, Chicken and seafood dishes, and a lot, lot more.

We tried it at their main branch at Sagittarius Bldg., H.V. Dela Costa.   But we were at the Columns (Malugay St.) first to check out their restaurant.  Both venues look appealing though.

From here on I will be rating my ridiculous adventure for food.

GASTRONOMIC RATING:  (watch out)

 Find them at www.newbombay.com.ph

Dinner for Six + Four, Chicken Feet Adobo and Sauted Ampalaya

"Bitter Melon also known as ampalaya, the dreaded fruit or vegetable.   In my family I was the only one who eats this.   But I had to make them, 'coz it is best for health...hmm..."

One time I went to the market not knowing what to buy for our dinner, to make it crazier, I only brought with me a mere P 150 on my pocket.   Pondering what i can buy with this amount, I came to the end of the market, when I saw people crowding a spot.  The boy was ever so magnificently and really fast, cutting the nails out of the chicken feet scattered over the table.   To my amazement, a kilo of it was only P 30 so I bought 3 K.   Near it was a tindera with basket full of ampalaya, I got a big one at P15 and finally I bought P30 worth of ground pork with my suki, butcher.    That still leaves me P15, and I  bought bananas with it.

I have to feed  four kids who eats like someone will steal their food, and a husband who is a bit picky, and three men (big eaters as well) every meals of my everyday life.   The biggest challenge is how to stay sane while budgeting for food, the fun part is preparing it for all of us!