Month: October 2006

Chef Tony’s Popcorn-Fest

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Topics: Food

The nuts add texture and serve as the neutralizer for the sweetness of the popcorn to prevent “suya” (i just can’t think of the english term for this, it is at the tip of my tongue!). … Penny just mentioned that the peppermint flavor and macadamia choco swirl popcorns will be its Christmas limited edition but where was it that we are now trying out his variety of popcorn? … Lastly, I suggested for Chef Tony to come out with a special assorted tub where you can have 3-4 flavors in one big tub.

The Blogging Gospel of Yuga

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Topics: Blogging

The intent is to inspire other Filipinos out there on the power of blogging and to give a glimpse on the blogging life of the blogging idols in the Philippines. … For those of you who are not following his blog, just watch the video to get a glimpse of one of the pioneer pro-bloggers in the Philippines. He revealed some of his blogging secrets and keys to his success 🙂 Check this out: Clipcast Director’s Gallery: The Blogging Gospel of Yuga If you have a slow connection, just let the video download first before playing the entire 4mins+ show.

My Kaya Addiction

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Topics: Food

Put it with butter and toast it together, and you will have your own Kaya toast right in your own home!
… Authentic Ya Kun Kaya’s Ingredients : Eggs, sugar, Coconut milk and pandan with no preservatives added nor artificial colorings and flavorings. Toast Box Hainanese Kaya with Honey Ingredients: Fresh eggs, Fresh coconut extract, refined sugar, modified starch and approved colours E102, E110, E133…

Sa In Yo

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Topics: #Restaurants

I have a good feeling going to In-yo, since it’s a filipino house converted into a restaurant and a promising Nino Laus as head chef. … “In the midst of a busy and fast-paced society, we wanted to bring a piece of the province’s relaxed and peaceful atmosphere thru the creation of a restaurant with a homely feel paired with a contemporary eclectic Asian design (most of the furnitures that you’ll see in the resto are either re-used from the old house or given as gifts from friends and family who travels around asia). … ” “Btw, you will also see on the inside walls of the restaurant original artworks from well known artists in different media such as paintings, photography and sculptures (for the art lovers out there, you may purchase anything you find fit for your home).

The FunnelCake Factory

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Food

The funnel cake factory used to have a stall in the Fort strip and they transfered to the third floor of Festival Mall. … We were surprised that they were opened on a Fri and Saturday night until 12 mn when most of the shops would already close by that time. For late night desserts, they have a funnel cake fondue composed of three-piece fun-size funnel cake topped with banana and powdered sugar.

Hula Hula @ Westgate

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

Since it is only me and my wife, we decided to try the best sellers of the house which includes the Mess of Steaks and the Paella in Bamboo Sticks (this turned out to be more expensive though). … I usually have a rule that once I’ve eaten in a resto, it is seldom that I go back since I would like to save our resto money for other new places out there. But for Hula Hula, we’ll make an exception since by the looks of the Luau feast, not only is it a good photo opportunity but you can also see the happy faces of the people eating it 🙂 Lastly (huling hirit na), this is a good place to treat your friends or family on your birthday or celebrating milestones like graduation.

TheFrench Corner

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

(January 17, 2006) Formerly C’est si Bon (which was registered already to a pastry store) , Voulez Vous offers Mediterranean cuisine — I crave for this type of food 🙂 This is manned by Billy King’s proteges Larry Cruz and Chef Mauro Arjona.
…I had to take this picture because I want to let my readers know that If you are planning to reserve in this place, reserve this side of the restaurant (beside the road entering westgate) which have a nice window living room setting. … There is a corner dining area (top left most side of the photo), with the arc entrance which should be perfect for dining with a small group and get the privacy that you need.

Kainan sa Dalampasigan!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Batangas, Food

I must admit this place has been in existence for a long time now, but they just renovated recently so during my first visit — I was happy to find this garden place. Of course, this wouldn’t compare with Sonja’s garden or Antonio’s but you can say that this is more of a provincial version of a garden leaning towards a rustic feel to its ambiance. I was just excited to see the hanging vines and I took a picture above to remind me of the opening welcome scene when you arrive at this place.

My First Blook (Blogs-turned-Book)! Thanks to Blurb!

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Topics: Blogging

They are currently running the beta blog-to-book service for 600+ typepad blog users and I got one of the invites 🙂 I’ve been dreaming already of converting my blog (just the Awesome Pilipinas category) to a book in its raw blog form. … This is the main reason I started my blog and if you look at my first month’s posts, it is about the birth of my son, Aidan 🙂 Secondly, I’m thinking of selling it to people who would want to travel to the Philippines and who would need an offline version of my blog.
…But don’t take our word for it – here’s what a couple bloggers had to say about Blurb recently: A-G Spot: Hard Memories Eoin Purcell’s Blog: Blurb.com upgrades, gets commented on in Wired.com and generally attracts attention If you need any help along the way, just email us at blog2bookbeta@blurb.com and we’ll get back to you pronto.

GREENs With Envy

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Topics: #Restaurants

At first, we were not sure if the other members of my wife’s family would like it here but images of Latasia fusion vegetarian food or 85/15 cuisine at The Farm @ San Benito, convinced me that we should take the risk and eat healthy food for a change even for just one Sunday afternoon.
…If you’re as healthy as you would like to think, then have it without the cream but if you are like one of us, loving cream based soups, then have it with a dollop of cream… Just a caution, when you order pumpkin soup here, literally, it would really taste like a pumpkin in a liquified version (with a hint of ginger) which is in fact good for your health.