Martes, Marso 6, 2012

Pink Posh


Got fond of Visiting ETUDE HOUSE







Mario and Gubgib

Can't help but gnash my teeth in admiration of my cats' sickening cuteness. My Mariocat the white one has the eyes of sapphire blue and cottonlike fur as white as snow. Since our neighbor's cat, the gray one keeps on coming and flirting with my Mario cat, I named her Gubgib. Mario seems to like her very much. Mario and Gubgib, aren't they adorable?

Huwebes, Pebrero 9, 2012

It's more Fun in Philippines

The City of Tagaytay (Filipino: Lungsod ng Tagaytay) is a component city in the province of Cavite, in the Philippines. It is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations because of outstanding scenery and cooler climate provided by its high altitude. Tagaytay overlooks Taal Lake in Batangas and provides one of the iconic views of the Philippines, the view of Taal Volcano Island in the middle of the lake, viewable from several vantage points in the city.
Tagaytay is relatively close to the capital city of Manila, only 55 km (34 mi) away via Aguinaldo Highway, providing an easy escape for the locals from the heat of the big city. More info here


Leslie's restaurant is one of the most famous in Tagaytay because of its good food, ambience and fantastic views of the Taal Lake and volcano.











Sweet and Sour Lapu-Lapu. This fish in english is called Grouper, can be found in Philippines and is quite expensice due to its delicious taste. This fish shouldn't be confused with Lapu-Lapu (1491–1542), the ruler of Mactan, an island in the Visayas, Philippines, who is known as the first native of the archipelago to have resisted the Spanish colonization. He is now regarded, retroactively, as the first Filipino hero. He is also known under the names Çilapulapu, Si Lapulapu, and Kali Pulako (alternatively spelled as Cali Pulaco),though the historicity of the names are disputed.

PINAKBET or pakbet is a popular Ilokano dish, from the northern regions of the Philippines, although it has become popular throughout the archipelago. The word is the contracted form of the Ilokano word pinakebbet, meaning "shrunk" or "shriveled". The original Ilokano pinakbet uses bagoong, of fermented monamon or other fish, while further south, bagoong alamang is used. The basic vegetables used in this dish include native bitter melon, eggplant, tomato, okra, string beans, chili peppers, parda, winged beans, and others. Root crops and some beans like camote, patani, kadios are also optionally added. The young pod of marunggay is also added.
Bulalo or Beef Bone Marrow
Many cultures have used bone marrow as food throughout history. Anthropologists believe that early humans were scavengers rather than hunters in some regions of the world. Marrow would have been a useful food source (largely due to its fat content) for tool-using hominids, who were able to crack open the bones of carcasses left by apex predators such as lions.
In Vietnam, beef bone marrow is used as the soup base for the national staple dish, phở, while in the Philippines, the soup bulalo is made primarily of beef stock and marrow bones, seasoned with vegetables and boiled meat; a similar soup in the Philippines is called kansi. In Indonesia, bone marrow is called sumsum and can be found especially in Minangkabau cuisine. Sumsum is often cooked as soup or as gulai (a curry-like dish). In India and Pakistan, slow-cooked marrow is the core ingredient of the dish nalli nihari.

Filipino style Fried Chicken



Leslie's Tagaytay Food Fiesta Park inc. Aguinaldo Highway, Tagaytay City 
Tel No: (046)413-4271 Fax No: (046)413-1065/860-2694


TAGAYTAY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION HOTEL CENTER
Tagaytay International Convention Center - is the newest addition to the list of local government owned and operated tourism establishments within the city. Constructed within a 2.38-hectare land area at the heart of the City, the Convention Center offers first class and state of the art facilities and services that may be considered at par with other International Convention Centers in the country. Its proximity to major tourist establishments in the city makes it an even more ideal venue for conferences, trainings, and seminars.











TAGAYTAY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER
Kaybagal South, Tagaytay City
Tel.: (6346) 413-0106 to 08, 413-4240




NUVALI as I've read (http://www.santarosa.ph/Nuvali.html) is a new metropolis evolving. Nuvali is Ayala Land and the Yulo family's vision of sustainable future. Covering a total land area of 1,600 hectares, it's growing at unprecedented scale and speed. The evolution began with 3 new residential communities and a new road connecting Nuvali directly to the Mamplasan Exit of the SLEX.

From its inception, Nuvali was developed with one thing in mind: Evoliving, a way of life that promotes intelligent and systematic care for the environment, enriches the community, and values its people. Low-density residential neighborhoods are designed to promote a healthy social atmosphere without overcrowding. It's a metropolitan development project representing Ayala Land's approach to master planning, whereby some 50 percent of residential areas are devoted to open spaces, and it's the first large-scale development in the Philippines to be built on the principles of sustainable design.
















Linggo, Enero 29, 2012

Stress Busting

Best times spent with good friends. A total stress reliever in a big city.
 Mary Grace
 Ok, story begins with chips and a yummy dip :)
My main course Pasta Vongole (Fresh clams, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil and white wine.)
Classic Carbonara (Fresh mushrooms and bacon bits sauteed in cream)
 My night wouldn't be complete without a coffee
Chocolate cake for an ordinary day yet fun day
Best when shared with friends
A candle to complete the fun
Frozen Yogurt with graham and peach at The White Hat Frozen Italian Yogurt
Would i fit as a yogurt endorser?
Basic needs at Lasenza
Got Lucky! someone gave this to me

BACK TO WORK 




Linggo, Enero 22, 2012

The same kid


One thing i miss is, a hearty breakfast being prepared by dad, while i listen to his stories. I should go home.

-sent 7:03 AM via yahoo mail





Huwebes, Enero 5, 2012

Merlion Park and the afternoon mist



Such a peaceful stroll in Merlion Park, you can feel the wind and the breeze of the water that the mouth of Merlion constantly churns out, it is in fact seawater brought in by subterranean water pumps. The water jet is quite strong that during a breezy day, the water mist could be felt from some distance away. The much celebrated emblem of Singapura is adjacent to One Fullerton at the Marina Bay waterfront by which is also somewhat a tourist spot facing the view of Marina Bay Sands and Singapore Flyer. The skies, the wind and the heat could make you feel like a real tourist exploring a man made nature wonder in a modern city.

Miyerkules, Enero 4, 2012

Mario Maurer and his sickening cuteness

This billboard of Mario the hottest Penshoppe endorser is along Edsa. As much as possible I don't take bus when travelling from work to home, but since I won't be able to snap the smiling face by riding a taxi I intentionally rode the bus. 
I actually am starting to hate Mario Maurer.
 Such a Sickening Cuteness

Huwebes, Disyembre 29, 2011

RM. 203

The golden light that comes from the window of my room created by the night light outside the streets somewhat gives an inner peace. This image can bring you time and bliss to contemplate on things, a quietude of a moment and surprise that a busy street could also be magical when all the noise gradually fades away as if in slow motion, and the dusk comes in giving you peace. Captivated, indeed you'll have an enchanted sleep.




Miyerkules, Disyembre 14, 2011

TAKEN


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After the phenomenal success of the 2009 thriller Taken, which grossed $224 million worldwide, a sequel was only a matter of time. Liam Neeson announced the sequel was officially happening in March, and mentioned that it might be his character that gets abducted in the sequel. Maggie Grace, who played Neeson's daughter in the original, was announced as returning a month later.
Just a few days ago, 20th Century Fox announced the release date for Taken 2, which will arrive on October 5, 2012.
Now we known what the sequel will be about with the release of the official synopsis.