Royce chocolate found in Greenhills!

I was introduced to this heavenly taste chocolate by my brother who was often sent to Japan by his company.

Anyway, at that we thought it was not available in the Philippines. We thought the nearest you can buy these is in Hong Kong.

When me and hubby went to HK, I saw a Royce Shop at City Super, Harbour City in Causeway. And, one box of Royce Chocolates goes for 85 HKD.

Alas, We found Royce chocolates at Konbini Store, Connecticut, Greenhills. And one box cost Php620.00.

World Class Persian Kebab

Hubby and I went to this newly spotted kebab restaurant located at Tomas Morato cor E. Rodriguez, Quezon City.

We ordered beef kebab (Php45.00), beef tenderloim (Php50.00), Mix Salad(Php45.00) and Classic Rice(Php10.00).

The beef dish taste okay topped with yogurt sauce. All I can say the price is cheap and the place was just okay.

Chinese food @ Timog Food Plaza

When hubby and I wants to have some quick and nice chinese dish, we go to Timog Food Plaza. The place stays open till the wee hours. There's some food stalls to choose from and of this specialize in chinese dishes. They cook the dishes using big wok over large fires. The cook are fast and efficient. It was fun watching them.

Tonight, we ordered a lot. We had beef with broccoli (Php70.00), calamares (Php60.00), fish fillet with tausi (Php80.00) and garlic rice(Php15.00/cup).

One dish is good for 2-3 persons.




Timog Food Plaza is located along Timog Ave, Q.C near Quezon Ave.

Eat-all-you-can Mongolian @ Sweet Inspiration

It was my bestfriend Tiffany who recommend this resto. Eversince, I would tag friends and family to try their Mongalian buffet.

Oh, another must try is their pies and cake. Dad likes their Apple Pies. While my bro and sis love their Mango Cream Pie.

Location
Sweet Inspiration
Katipunan Rd, QC
in front of Ateneo

heaven n' eggs @ Eastwood City

Lunch with family at Eastwood City, Libis.

Trave Expo at SMX Convention Center

Went to the 15th Travel Expo at SMX Convention Center last week.

There's a lot of cheap travel packages. Unfortunately, the promo are valid only during the duration of the expo.

I've made a mental note to be prepared next year. I better start saving now.

Countryside Restaurant

Once in a while, my dad would request for Igado, an Ilocano dish. Unfortunately, there are few carinderias (eateries) who sell such dish.

Luckily, Countryside Restaurant whom I know to have serve authentic and delicious Filipino dishes has Igado in their menu.

Aside from Igado (Php 70), my family loves their Kalderetang Baka (Php 80) and lechon paksiw (Php 70).

The place also serves barbecue, isaw and more.

Location
Countryside Restaurant
Along Katipunan besides Kopi Roti

Executive Check,up Package @ Medical City

Yesterday, I went with Dad and Don to Medical City, Ortigas. We want to check on their Executive check-up packages.

Dad and Mom are not getting any younger but still health is weallth. Actually, it's ideal to have a check-up every year.

Since we are there I also inquired about package for me. Yes, they have and it cost Php 29k.

Dong Bei Dumpling House

We discovered this place two years ago. Remembering how soft the softness of the beef when we ordered the beef noodles, we made note to come back to this place. Two years later, we finally find the time to visit Ongpin, Manila.

We ordered several dishes starting with the steamed dumplings - shrimp and vegetable. (Php 100/10pbs). Then, xiao long pao (Php 60/4pcs), soy bean noodles - handmade thick noodles with cucumber (Php 100).

We're supposed to order the beef noodle. Anyway, the soy bean noodle is like spaghetti but Xiamen style.

I am disappointed with xiao long pao. After my Shanghai trip, I'm scouting for that dumpling with soup inside.

Lastly, we had the fried chicken with sinjiang flavor (Php 180) and fried rice (Php 60).

I love the chicken it was soft and yummy.

Location
Dong Bei Dumpling
Yuchengco St. (Nueva St) cor Orientele St.

MRT-3 Ticket Vending Machine

I wonder why there are still long lines at the 'Exact Fare' booth if we already have a ticket vending machine.

Tapsilog and Bangusilog

Early beakfast at Kingkoy (beside Cherry Foodarama)

Tapsilog - Php 55
Bangusilog - Php 60

Note: anything that ends with a 'silog' means it comes with a fried egg and rice.

Ahh, dirty ice cream!

I wonder why they call this pinoy sorbetes a dirty ice cream.

Been a long time since I had one, still chocolate and queso are my favorite flavors.

Yummy, Cotton Candy

Hmmm, having cotton candy once in a while is not bad - I think.

Kacey's 1st bday part

Met my high school barkada at Karen's daughter bday party.

Cooking Free Range Chicken

Today, I went to Edsa Garden House to attend a free seminar on how to cook a free ranged chicken with herbs.


Mrs. Sandy Itchon shared with us two ways. One, roasted chicken. Two, chicken soup.

There are no exact measurements and recipe.

For the roasted chicken, rub chicken with marjoram, tarragon, rosemary, sweet basil, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper. Then inside the turbo broiler placed a baking dish with unpeeled marbled potatoes (of course, thoroughly wash) Then, place the chicken on top of the bed of potatoes. Then, turbo broil for 1hour or till done.

For the chicken soup, water, lemongrass, garlic, salt and pepper. Then, add chicken. Cook with low fire for 1hr.

We had food tasting and it was really delicious!

Checkout, Solraya's Sunshine Chicken - Free ranged, grass fed, raised with lot of sunshine and fresh air... for healthy back to basics lifestyle.
http://solraya.blogspot.com

Mister Kebab at West Avenue

Our favorite shawarma place has open a new branch along West Avenue, Quezon City. The place is bigger and has a big parking space at the back.

We ordered Shawarma Plate (Php 60) and Special Chelo Kebab (Php 75).

Philippine Economic Briefing 2008

I was invited by Absolute Traders to attend the Philippine Economic Briefing for 2008 which was held late this morning at Makati Shangri-La.


Scanned copies of the printed powerpoint presentation will be postde at http://tsupita.blogspot.com.

aVeneto Pizzeria Ristorante

Today is Valentine's Day. Since hubby Mike is busy with a movie project, we decided to have lunch at this Italian restaurant.

Location
23 Visayas Avenue
Project 6, Quezon City

St. Jude Archdiocesan Shrine

Today, I went to St. Jude Shrine.

My sprained ankle

Instead of looking for a 'manghihilot', my triathlete sister adviced me to cold compress, don't walk too much and take ALAXAN - an anti-inflammatory drug and pain reliever.

My new phone

After contemplating for the longest time, I decided to purchase a new phone. Got this kinda expensive. Gray market sells at Php 18k but because I'm after monthly installments I got this phone for Php 23,970. That's about Php 1,982.50 per month. Plus, 1 yr warranty and a chance to win a Boracay trip.