tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59541620297562862312011-11-28T07:18:53.037+08:00My gastronomic therapy involves discovering, researching, travelling, tasting, experiencing, and writing about foods.Jade Isla-Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06051489204869043376noreply@blogger.comBlogger261100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954162029756286231.post-49986844812949668992010-08-09T22:47:00.000+08:002010-08-09T22:47:11.990+08:00

One of the ways to win these gorgeous diaper bags from ManilaBaby is by reposting their blog about their great diaper bag giveaway! So here, I'm reposting the full blog content, because I really need to increase my chances of winning in this superb ManilaBaby Shop Diaper Bag Giveaway Promo! Hi everyone! August is shaping up to be a giveaway month not just for manilamommy.com but for all the

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Hi everyone! August is shaping up to be a giveaway month not just for manilamommy.com but for all the manila family blogs- ManilaReviews, ManilaFitness, ManilaShopaholic and ManilaBlogs! Please try and visit all of our sites when you have time (thanks in advance!)Anyway, as  I was saying it’s….Let me kick off the giveaway month by giving away a Froot Loops diaper and travel bag and a LifeSavers

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Divine ice cream pleasure is HEAVEN Ice Cream.     Give in to the richest, smoothest, and creamiest by NESTLÉ Ice Cream. Revel in the exquisite goodness of its four sophisticated flavors---Belgian Chocolate Bliss, Strawberry Dream, Vanilla Almond Secret and Butter Pecan Obsession. HEAVEN Ice Cream is made with only the finest ingredients and contains no artificial food colors. Available in 800mL

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Sale Period: June 29 - 30, 2010    Travel Period: October 1 - November 30, 2010 Domestic Flights All Domestic DestinationsPhp 15 International Flights All International DestinationsPhp 1,500 For the chosen Juan! Celebrating the proclamation of our 15th president with P15 Seat Sale! International destinations for only P1,500; more than 150,000 seats up for grabs  Cebu Pacific (

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Sale Period: June 29 - 30, 2010    Travel Period: October 1 - November 30, 2010 Domestic Flights All Domestic DestinationsPhp 15 International Flights All International DestinationsPhp 1,500 For the chosen Juan! Celebrating the proclamation of our 15th president with P15 Seat Sale! International destinations for only P1,500; more than 150,000 seats up for grabs  Cebu Pacific (

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This is my first time to try Max's anniversary promo. My food buddy Mae and I went to Max's Restaurant in Sucat to have an eat all you chicken experience. Unfortunately, we arrived at Max's at 8:30 PM and the promo is only until 10:00 PM. We were thinking that since we only had an hour and a half left, we need to eat quickly, so we can eat more chicken. LOL! But at 9:30 PM, i got a call from Jo

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I heart their food! =)  This is my second visit to Zao Vietnamese Bistro but this time, i brought the whole family! We tried other foods in the menu but mostly we ordered their specialties. All i can say is YUMMY!  I also took photos of the menu so that other people will have an idea of the foods and the prices too. :) Enjoy looking at the pictures!  Here's what we ordered. Instead of the Pho (

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For those who want to avail of discounted air fares. Please check out the websites of the following airlines.  PHILIPPINE AIRLINES Inauguration Fares Promohttp://www.philippineairlines.com/special_offers/special_offers.jsp Travelling Period: 01 July to 15 October 2010  Selling and Ticketing Period:  24 to 30 June 2010 ALL-IN One-way fares on Economy Class INCLUSIVE of V.A.T. but

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I can't believe i just found out yesterday about Max's Chicken All You Can promo! It's been running since June 17, 2010 and will end on July 17, 2010. Oh well, atleast i still have two weeks left to eat all the chicken at Max's hahaha! So hurry peeps let's all go out and run to the nearest Max's Restaurant, eat all the sarap to the bones chicken and take part in their 65th year anniversary

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We went to SM Southmall last week and bought 2 plastic storage boxes. It was big so we had a hard time fitting it in the trunk of the car. After our battle with the boxes, we got hungry but we cannot think of anything to eat at SM so my friend suggested we go to Little Poquia, as what may friend Mae calls it. Little Quiapo is a quaint restaurant along Aguirre Ave. BF Homes, Pque City. Mae said it

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I made other cheesecakes before, White Toblerone, Oreo, Mango, Peaches, Banana and Orange (weird right? lol! Coz that's the only fruit available in our ref that time.) I made this Blueberry cheesecake last February for my Mom's birthday. Too bad i wasn't able to take a picture of the sliced cheesecake. Not a pretty shot, eh? Anyway, i promised my friend Camille that i will post another cheesecake

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My mommy's recipe. This is what my mom brings in parties and gatherings.This recipe is perfect to serve during special occasions like birthdays, Christmas, New Year, and Fiestas. Occasions are not somehow complete without it. Ingredients: Fresh fruits, if not available, you can use the canned Fruit cocktails. Nata de Coco Kaong Apples Grapes Sweet Corn Pineapple chunks/tidbits Cherry Cheese All

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My version of Cerealicious Benjamint Button. I super like this flavor so i decided to buy the ingredients needed so i can eat it anytime i want. Ingredients: Nestle Cookie Crisp Goya Dark Chocolate with Mint Fresh Milk Vanilla Ice Cream Direction: Mix all. lol! WAU_tab('9vj4tygpjiyo', 'left-middle')

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Irish Nachos are a delicious take on that tasty Mexican appetizer made with tortillas and nearly endless add-ons. This is my version of the Irish Nachos that Steven Heath, taught me. It's like cheesy fries with chili con carne and pepperoni. In my case i forgot to buy pepperoni hehe. Ingredients:4 potatoes, scrubbed and sliced thickly. 1 to 2 cups of canola or corn oil for frying 1 cup cheddar

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Here's my take on the classic Misua Soup. I just encountered a small problem with the noodles. I asked my mom to buy Misua noodles and since she's running late and my stomach's growling already. I decided to put Vermicelli (Sotanghon) Noodles. So when my mother arrived, the noodles were already soaked in water and i just cannot put it in the refrigerator. So what i did was, i combined the

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My version of Pancit Malabon. Here's my recipe and the picture of my very own Pancit Malabon. :)  Noodles / Sauce 1/2 kilo miki noodles 5 cloves of garlic, minced 1 onion, chopped 2 tablespoons of atchuete seeds or oil 2 tablespoons of patis (fish sauce) 4 tablespoons of cornstarch, dissolved in water 1 1/2 cups of water Pancit Malabon Toppings Tinapa flakes (smoked fish)

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It's my first time to eat at Chi's Brick Oven Kitchen. It's a small, cozy restaurant along Aguirre Ave., B.F. Homes Pque City. We were lucky that night because when we arrived the place was jam-packed, but we were able to find a vacant table. There's so many choices in the menu but we only ordered what we can eat. Promise, i'll go back and try other foods in the menu. Anyway, here's their menu

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Mae's Baby Maki It's our first time to go to Solenad, Nuvali. It's lunch time and we're all hungry. Lots of restaurants but we chose Pig Out since all the restos in Nuvali have branches in Manila. We're also excited to try it out since we haven't eaten there before. Nice place. Kid friendly. The wait staff were cheerful and attentive to our needs. They gave our babies souvenirs -- red & white

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I'd been wanting to try Kanin Club for the longest time now. And since I had my checkup at Asian Hospital that afternoon and it's also my birthday, I told my hubby to meet me at ATC and we’ll have dinner at Kanin Club Westgate, Alabang. I already know what to order since I’ve read a lot of good reviews about their food. Now, I wanted to try it and see for myself the truth behind those raves.

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We celebrated Mother's Day at Cibo, Alabang Town Center last May 9, 2010. It was our first time to eat at Cibo and the food was really great!  We're always passing by Cibo, and never really thought of eating there. But since my sister Cheng is craving for Italian food, she suggested we try Cibo, for a change. She was right; the place offers really good Italian food. Hands down to Ms

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A variation of the usual Binagoongang Baboy Ingredients1.5 kilo pork belly 2 cups bagoong alamang 1 head of garlic (minced)  big onion (minced)  4 tomatoes (diced) 4 chili peppers (minced) 3/4 cup vinegar 4 tablespoons brown sugar  water 1. Put 1.5 kilos of pork belly and place it in a pot, filled with water enough to cover the meat. 2. Add 3/4 cup vinegar, several cloves of peeled and

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A Filipino comfort food. Best eaten on a cold and rainy day.  Ingredients:• 4 chicken breasts or wings• 2 cups of sticky rice (uncooked)• 6 cups of chicken stock • 2 knobs of ginger (peeled, chopped 1/4 inches)• 4 cloves of garlic (chopped roughly)• 1 onion • spring onions• 2 tablespoons patis or fish sauce• salt and pepperProcedureGet a big pot and add some olive oil. Saute the chicken.  Add

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I haven’t been to Serendra with my baby Zoie, so I was really excited when Mae Mendoza invited me for lunch at Serendra. We’re planning to eat pasta at Mary Grace Café, but since the place was full, Mae suggested we try Zao Vietnamese Bistro, which was on the other side of Mary Grace. This is my third time to try a Vietnamese Resto, the first was Pho Bac Vietnamese Specialties in Glorietta and

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My Dad treated us to a Lunch Buffet at Yakimix SM MOA last April 17, 2010. Yakimix is located at the Ground floor of SM Mall of Asia, facing the bay.Since it’s Saturday the buffet rate costs PhP580 per person but it's super worth it because they have Japanese, Korean and Chinese Cuisine. Children below 4 feet get to dine free of charge. They also offer Bottomless Iced Tea and Juice for

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