simple thoughts & simple words of a traveller, photographer and food tripper
I have now found a place where i can just relax, unwind, have chit-chat with friends or read a good book. It’s in The Room Upstairs. Visited it one Saturday afternoon and i immediately loved the ambiance of the place. It’s like, i’m just at home in our sala. The Room Upstairs is not only Continue reading →
Starbucks recently launched 7 new sandwiches perfect for lunch or breakfast. We love having our coffee break at Starbucks and after these were launched, we tried some of them. Ultimate Grilled Cheese A sinfully delicious gooey grilled cheese sandwich coupled with six types of cheeses – Gruyere, Emmenthal, Feta, Provolone, Mozzarella and cheddar with sliced of Hungarian Continue reading →
Many of you may recognized Hansel Mocha, Hansel Choco, Hansel Milk and Hansel Butter. These are one of the products of Rebisco, one of the leading biscuit manufacturer. Recently they came up with a new flavor for Hansel called, Hansel Premium Cheese Sandwich. I’ve read a lot of raves about this product from blogs so might Continue reading →
Not often when former colleagues, who’s working abroad, would return home for a vacation. We recently had 2 colleagues who arrived home and dropped by the office for some old chikahan. And of course, no one is allowed to enter the office without treating (hahaha joke). Undecided where to eat, someone suggested Mesa located in Greenbelt Continue reading →
Mother’s day was such a breeze yesterday. I was just enjoying it and all of a sudden, it rained Oh well, this year was surely worth remembering. Although i was working or should i say been baking since Saturday, it was all worth it. In my prior posts, a friend commented that i bake Continue reading →
While everyone including me were waiting for the much-awaited Royal Wedding of the century, my officemates and I had an indulgence to try out this Vietnamese restaurant in Makati. Vietnamese food has finally landed in Manila by way of Aquaknox Vietnamese Kitchen. Featuring the unique flavors from a country full of culinary heritage, Aquaknox has brought over Continue reading →
As i mentioned on my previous post, this Holy Week was the best for me. Aside from attending to various Holy Week rites, my love for baking was again rekindled. Yes, apart from cooking, i love to bake too. I did not enroll in any culinary or baking school, i got this from my mom who is Continue reading →
Since I’ve been following the blog of Jenni Epperson, last Friday, she posted this easy to make mini-burgers (Sliders) which can be served for snacks or any meal of the day. It’s called “Century Corned Tuna Sliders“. I find it so yummy that i tried it this weekend as my dinner. And here is my version called Melted Century Continue reading →
Aside from loving the color pink, pasta is one of my fave dishes. I prefer cooking pasta instead of the regular food like adobo, kare-kare, sinigang, etc because of the time it consumes and the availability of ingredients. In less than 10min or with just oil and garlic or oil, garlic and tomato you already have a Continue reading →
At the start of the year, we were told that Starbucks will be changing its logo. We had to a chat with our fave barista to give us a clue on what the new logo would be. Last March 8, Starbucks unveiled their new log0 with new beverage, cakes and limited edition tumblers. Oh with the new logo, comes Continue reading →
