tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86108263866432966192024-03-14T03:42:21.271+08:00It's Me Miss MEat. Shop. Travel. Live.missMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987199543810023541noreply@blogger.comBlogger335125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610826386643296619.post-4868842816532129022015-12-11T18:39:00.001+08:002015-12-11T18:44:38.074+08:00California Pizza Kitchen's #CPKNewMenu2015<div style="text-align: justify;">
Last month, I had the privilege of being one of the invitees to CPK's New Menu Media Launch. California Pizza Kitchen, or CPK, has always innovated themselves; coming out with new menu items every year. This year is no exception. With the theme 'California is a state of mind', not only does it remind you of the adventure, but also of the delicious and diverse food that California has to offer. And I'm one of the lucky ones that get to try it first! So... let's get started!</div>
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I was offered a number of new drinks, and this was what caught my attention. Good choice too, because I loved it! Whoever thought of combining this is a genius.</div>
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For starters, we had the Mexicali salad. The name is spot on. I loved how they innovated the salad and had us eat it nacho-style. Just scoop up a bit (or a lot!) of the salad into the tortilla and eat! Or you can also opt to crush the tortilla and mix it into the salad.</div>
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Mixed fruits, nuts, avocado paired with orange herb vinaigrette. I have just one word for this: refreshing. This is perfect for those who are not so fond of salads.</div>
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My first reaction: Meh. After eating a forkful: Oh wow. LOL. I don't know how, but what seemed like a boring pasta has managed to be oh-so-flavorful. Not normally a fan of oil-based pastas but this one has me converted.</div>
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Now, we're talking. A bit spicy, but tolerable for people like me who can't stand spicy stuff. And they sure didn't scrimp on the tomatoes. Chunkful of tomatoes in every bite!</div>
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My favorite of the entire lunch. If you've read through some of my posts, you'd know that I'm a true blue truffle lover. But steak + mushroom + truffle? What sorcery is this?! I'm hooked! Definitely going back for this one!</div>
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A mix of sweet and savory. My seatmate cannot stop gushing over this, and I must admit it was pretty good too. Bacon lovers will definitely dig this.</div>
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This one, I felt, had too much going on. But it really does live up to being a Mexicali pizza, with a mix of bold flavors and all. If you love spicy, then the jalapenos will hit the spot.</div>
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From the looks of it, the cake looks dry. But I was surprised to find out that it actually wasn't. And for those who are afraid that it might be too sweet, fear not! Because it isn't. The hint of salt perfectly complements it too.</div>
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If you love queso de bola, then this is for you. Imagine slivers of thinly shaved Queso de Bola incorporated with the creamy cheesecake. Oh the texture! Trivia: CPK wanted to inject a bit of Filipino into their desserts and had a well-known Filipino pastry chef come up with this queso de bola cheesecake. Truly Filipino indeed.</div>
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So... the verdict? It's been quite a while since I've been to CPK, but I'm glad to know that it's still the same CPK I've loved over the years, and with new scrumptious dishes too! My favorites include the Steak Mushroom + Truffle Pizza, the Fruit N' Nut Salad and the Vegetable Primavera Pasta. But don't just take my word for it, go try them out and let me know your favorites too! </div>
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California Pizza Kitchen is at Unit 2302-2304, Mid-level 2/3, East Wing, Shangri-la Mall, Mandaluyong City. They also have branches in Alabang Town Center, Bonifacio High Street, Greenbelt 5, Greenhills, Power Plant Mall, Mall of Asia and Century City Mall.</div>
missMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987199543810023541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610826386643296619.post-46792727028608260772015-12-04T18:10:00.001+08:002015-12-04T18:10:58.520+08:00Online Shopping in the Philippines<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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So... Black Friday and Cyber Monday just went by. Have any of you managed to score some great deals during these once-a-year ultimate sale extravaganza? If you live in the States, then lucky you! As for us in the Philippines, sad to say that not all retail merchants have participated in the said event. Blame it on the lack of Thanksgiving holiday here. LOL. Kidding aside, even if we don't get to enjoy that much perks here, I can say that things have definitely shaped up for us in the past few years. Case in point? The existence of online shopping sites like Zalora and Lazada. Admit it, these are the top two brands that pop up in your mind when you put Philippines and Online Shopping together in a sentence. I've bought from both. But being a crazy-for-fashion girl, I always find myself clicking through Zalora every chance I get. So much fashion choices! And not only that, they also have your favorite brands up on their site. An example? I totally love <a href="http://www.zalora.com.ph/mango/">the Mango collection at ZALORA</a>. They probably have almost everything a girl (and boy!) needs, sartorial-wise. Much, much better than going to the mall, if you ask me. Heck, you won't even have to fight anyone for that elusive parking slot! </div>
missMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987199543810023541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610826386643296619.post-19623439991009420952015-11-10T17:07:00.000+08:002015-11-10T17:07:11.171+08:00What's Happening This Weekend (November 14-15)<div style="text-align: justify;">
So sad. I committed to a full-day event this coming Saturday so I can't attend any of these. Ah, the regret. But for you lucky ones who are still in search of places to go this weekend, you're in luck! Check out the different sales/bazaars that are happening this weekend:</div>
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Gah!! I'm a sucker for these things, and all I can think of is that I simply CANNOT pass it up. Guess will just have to go on Sunday then. Until then, please don't finish all the stocks ok? Leave some for me! LOL. Happy shopping and happy eating! (PS. Please check out the dates. Some of them happen only on Saturday and Sunday while some of them include Friday.)</div>
missMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987199543810023541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610826386643296619.post-40515670334205941372015-10-14T17:43:00.000+08:002015-10-14T17:43:28.591+08:00What's Happening This Weekend<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>H&M Philippines Turns 1:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 18px;">H&M Philippines is turning 1 o</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 18px;">n October 17 </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 18px;">and they're giving out surprises to the 1st 100 shoppers! All you have to do is make a minimum purchase of PHP 1,500. As simple as that! Promo runs in all H&M stores, AND on October 17 only. </span></span></div>
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So many things happening, so little time! Now, where do I go first? Wherever it is, I'm pretty sure everyone will have one heck of a weekend! See you around!</div>
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Yes, yes, I am still alive. Delinquent blogger speaking. Sorry! Been caught up with so many things lately that I haven't been able to update this blog. But hey, I'm back and I've got sale news to share! Heads up RSSI fans: Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge and all your other favorite RSSI brands (Warehouse, Burton, River Island, Dorothy Perkins, etc) will be on SALE. How's that to brighten up your mid-week slump? </div>
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So what are you waiting for? Ready your wallets and make your closet happy with fresh new finds! See you!</div>
missMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987199543810023541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610826386643296619.post-27288390517570447132015-07-10T16:56:00.001+08:002015-07-10T16:56:38.129+08:00OOMA Japanese Rice Bar<div style="text-align: justify;">
I've always heard about Mecha Uma at the Fort, but never had the chance to try it out. Guess there was really no occasion, nor do we find ourselves hanging out at the Fort. Hence, no Mecha Uma. Boo. So it was great news to me (and to all of us) that Chef Bruce Ricketts of Mecha Uma partnered up with The Moment Group and opened up OOMA Japanese Rice Bar at the Mega Fashion Hall! I, of course, spared no time and went straight to SM Megamall the moment I found out that they were already open. </div>
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Here's good news for us who are more budget conscious,: OOMA's price range is more affordable than those of Mecha Uma's. Way, way more affordable. Yay!</div>
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Uh... not impressed here. Sure there were lots of fancy "add-ons", but it did nothing to amaze the palate. Plus, the gyoza skins stuck to each other, making it hard not to destroy it when prying them apart.</div>
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Again, lots of add-ons, but nothing spectacular. The pieces were teeny tiny and the rice did not resemble Japanese rice at all (so it's probably not). Makes you feel like you're eating budget maki. </div>
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Now we're talking. We actually bumped into an old friend who ate ahead of us and he recommended that we get the hanger steak. I liked that they did not scrimp on the truffle oil (I could smell it in every whiff!) and that they incorporated sweet potato mash. The meat was also tender (well, most of them are but not all), The dislike? There's a bit of a sour taste to it, probably from the ponzu butter, which I feel did not complement the dish at all.</div>
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Interested? But wait, there's more! Are you a Citi Cardholder or a FSP2 member? If the answer is yes, then you're in luck! Rustan's is having an exclusive preview sale from 8AM to 10AM on June 12, 2015, meaning you'll get first dibs before the sale opens to the public! You know what that means right? Shopping time! See you there! </div>
missMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987199543810023541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610826386643296619.post-44132420760769198472015-06-10T16:35:00.001+08:002015-06-10T16:35:42.556+08:00Mango Summer Sale 2015<div style="text-align: justify;">
The month of June can be a lot of things. The start of school, the end of summer... pretty sad stuff right? But don't worry because the month of June also means that the end of season sale is upon us once again! And the start things off, Mango is having theirs starting tomorrow! Yes, in less than 24 hours you get to shop to your hearts' content at up to 50% off! Are you in? I know I am! See you there!</div>
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missMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987199543810023541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610826386643296619.post-74493309220830864222015-06-04T18:20:00.001+08:002015-06-04T18:20:59.914+08:00On Health and Fitness<div style="text-align: justify;">
Every day on the internet, countless articles have been coming up, reminding us to take care of our bodies. Admittedly, I have scrolled through most of them without even giving a second glance. Also, I haven't been exactly taking care of my body the way I need to - binge eating, late nights and all. But late last week, an acquaintance passed away because of health complications. He was young, yet gone too soon. This suddenly jolted me to the reality that every single day, there is this danger that we have to face- that if we do not take care of our health, the consequences are going to come sooner than later. There is this popular saying that goes "take care of your body and it will take care of you". This is indeed true, and I believe in it a hundred and one percent. Our body is all we have. We are born into it, and no matter how we like it or not, this is what we'll have to deal with for the rest of our lives. So how do we go about it? Here's how:</div>
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Yes, everyone needs to work. Heck, how are we supposed to survive without money? Not all of us are trust fund babies. BUT, there is work and there is crazy-stressful-unhealthy work. Every single time, we hear of how great employees go the extra mile, There is no problem with that. But when you begin to realize that going that extra mile is beginning to take a toll on your health, then it's time to stop or switch your gameplan. Spend time with your loved ones. This is one of the best stress-busters. Remember that we work because we want to better our lives and the lives of those we love. Make them feel that they matter by doing simple things such as taking the weekends off and leaving your work in your office.</div>
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Food can be both our friend and our worst nightmare. Remember the quote that says "too much of anything is bad for you"? Yes, this applies to food too. If there's substance abuse, then there's food abuse. Eating might be part of our everyday lives, but there's something called portion control. Eat, but eat in regulated amounts. And choose your food wisely. </div>
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Growing up, I've never been fond of exercise. Even now that I'm *cough* older, the last thing I would want is to spend my precious time at the gym when there's a million other things I'd rather be doing. BUT, I grudgingly admit that the best way to take care of your body is to exercise. Tone up those muscles and boost your heart with cardiovascular activities. Exercise need not be boring. Hate the gym? Then try dancing! There's a ton of dance workouts on the internet that you could follow. All you need is your willingness and a good pair of shoes. And since we're at the subject of shoes, why not check out <a href="http://www.zalora.com.ph/product-index/nike-free-5-0/">ZALORA</a> and their extensive selection of shoes? Lots of great styles to choose from! So pimp up those kicks and start your way into a healthier new you!</div>
missMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987199543810023541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610826386643296619.post-63915826453187266702015-05-12T17:45:00.002+08:002015-05-12T17:45:31.274+08:00Dean & Deluca, A Second Time Around<div style="text-align: justify;">
After trying out <a href="http://itsmemissm.blogspot.com/2015/05/dean-deluca-now-open-in-rockwell.html">Dean & Deluca</a> in Rockwell, we immediately went back the week after. There is just no possible way we were going to miss out on trying out the other dishes! Besides, the parents were away when we first dined in Dean & Deluca, and we wanted them to try out the pizzas too. So... here's our Dean & Deluca experience part 2. Enjoy! </div>
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I didn't like the Apple Cider Blueberry Muffin last time, so I was a bit hesitant in ordering this. But it turns out, it was quite moist and is bursting with banana flavors!</div>
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Ahhhh... Kougin Ammans have always been my weak spot. And Dean & Deluca's version hits right on the spot.</div>
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Too sweet, but expectedly so. Reminds me of the cinnamon rolls I've loved as a child. It was a gooey, sticky, happy mess.</div>
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The pork chop was tender, but not as tender as I've imagined it would be. The chorizo-corn and apple salsa was too much for me. Would've preferred a less festive accompaniment.</div>
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When it comes to pastas, our family prefers it to be cooked well done and not al dente. We like our pastas really soft. And this pesto pasta was perfect for us. It was soft without being mushy, and the sauce was prefect!</div>
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Ugh. I hate it when I order something with truffle and it comes out either completely void of truffle smell, or with an extremely faint truffle smell. Dean & Deluca's truffle parmesan steak fries was the latter. I could barely detect the hint of truffle in the fries. </div>
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The beef was tender, but the serving size was too small. Not so impressed with this one. The mashed potatoes, on the other hand? De-li-cious!</div>
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As with last time, the BBQ Braised US Beef Short Rib Pizza was thin, crisp and chewy. A bit lacking on the the meat though.</div>
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Not in photo: Parma Ham, Rocket Leaves and Parmigiano Sourdough Pizza, which we inhaled and completely forgot to take a photo of. The parma ham was sooooo good! And unlike the BBQ braised US beef short rib pizza above, the amount of parma ham was just right.</div>
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Huge, huge chunks of apples in this Dutch Apple Pie. I found the crust to be a wee bit thicker than my liking, and it was a tad too sweet too. But then again, I'm not much of a fan of apple pies.</div>
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So... on the second try, there were also hits and misses at Dean & Deluca. But overall, it was more hits than misses. There's still a few more things on the menu that I'd like to try, so that means I'm definitely going to be be back sometime soon. 4 out of 5 stars!</div>
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Dean & Deluca is at the G/F, Rockwell Edades Tower, Poblacion, Makati City</div>
missMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987199543810023541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610826386643296619.post-89786328462516087862015-05-06T16:31:00.000+08:002015-05-06T16:31:25.936+08:00Make Your Own Havaianas (MYOH) 2015<div style="text-align: justify;">
When I say summer, what's the first thing that comes to your mind? The sun and the beach? Well yes. But let me add one more thing to that list: The Annual Make Your Own Havaianas (MYOH) Event! Yup, it's that time of the year again to spruce up your flip flop wardrobe and kick up your creative juices! This year, the theme is everything and anything Hawaiian! Before I start shaking my bon-bon and do the hula, let me show you what happened during today's private selling event:</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The MYOH 2015 Commemorative Pair</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">MYOH 2015 Entrance</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">MYOH 2015 Pins</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Assembly Area</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Assembly</td></tr>
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And finally...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Every purchase comes with this adorable mesh tote!</td></tr>
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Curious about my pair? Here's what I chose:</div>
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Don't miss your chance! The MYOH 2015 will be open to the public starting tomorrow (May 7) till Sunday (May 10) at the Glorietta Activity Center. It will also be available at select Havaianas retailers nationwide! </div>
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Perfect timing too! If you're still at a loss and couldn't figure out what to give Mom for Mother's Day, then why not go grab a pair (or two) and show her how special she is? <i>Aloha!</i></div>
missMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987199543810023541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610826386643296619.post-19049420831626713742015-05-05T18:06:00.002+08:002015-05-05T18:06:35.329+08:00Dean & DeLuca, Now Open in Rockwell!<div style="text-align: justify;">
Dean & DeLuca, which first started as an upscale grocery store, was established in 1977 in New York City. They've grown ever since, diversifying into cafes and opening in a number of international locations. Admittedly, I've never had a chance to try out Dean & DeLuca when I visited New York a few years back. Never got to try them out in other countries either. But what got me so excited was because I seem to always see this store in a number of movies and TV series, so this definitely made me wonder what made them so famous.</div>
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Fast forward to late last year, a sign for Dean & DeLuca was put up in Edades Tower right across the Powerplant Mall. I silently made a thank you to whoever was to bring it here. </div>
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Finally, last month, Dean & DeLuca opened to the public! Thanks to Instagram, and a few very up-to-date friends, I found out about it and dragged Hubby and the Brother to try it out for Sunday brunch. (sorry, delayed post! We were able to try D&D on their first week of operations)</div>
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I am loving this clean, uncluttered interiors!</div>
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With so much bread, it's really hard to chose just a few! I wanted to try them all!</div>
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...and then there's also the cake situation. My mind says "control yourself" but my tummy says "go for it!"</div>
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Don't even get me started on the drinks! They have tea, coffee, milkshakes, smoothies and New York sodas!</div>
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Since it was just the three of us, we decided to just order one pastry and a couple of light dishes. The Apple Cider Blueberry Muffin was the first thing that arrived on our table. I was expecting really moist, almost melt in your mouth goodness, but I found it to be a bit dry.</div>
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Love, love, love this salad! The sauteed mushrooms were ultra earthy and juicy. My only comment is that I wish the vegetables didn't look so sad...</div>
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Thin, crisp and chewy, all at the same time. This is probably one of the best pizzas I've tried. A definite must!</div>
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When I saw this on the menu, my heart skipped a beat. I loved everything they've incorporated into this croissant, but the croissant itself lacked the flakiness I've loved in other croissants. Needs improvement.</div>
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Overall, Dean & Deluca has lived up to the hype. 4 out of 5 stars! We absolutely loved the pizza, and cannot wait to try everything else on the menu. It's still on soft opening mode though, so can't expect them to be perfect. We did, however, go back the week after. Watch out for my next post!</div>
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Dean & DeLuca is at the G/F, Rockwell Edades Tower, Poblacion, Makati City</div>
missMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987199543810023541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610826386643296619.post-42373354230800139962015-04-14T17:51:00.003+08:002015-04-14T17:51:55.885+08:00Lusting After: Skants<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Call it whatever you want: skants, apron pants or skirt pants. Beyonce
first did it, then Kendall Jenner followed suit. Not just once, but
twice! If you're like them (ahem, with unlimited funds) then a simple
search will bring you to a number of skants varying from $200+ to a
whopping $1000+! But seeing that this is a trend thing (and I don't
exactly have a celebrity budget), I'd like to keep my options cheap.
Cheap ain't easy to find though. Believe me, I did my research, turned
the internet upside down yet failed to find a great pair of skants.
Apparently, the only ones that make skants are high end fashion houses
and it hasn't reached high street labels yet! That, or it's all sold
out! Boo! BUT, fret not my
friend. This trend is totally self-doable. Have a pair of slim cut
well-fitting pants? How about a nice wrap or straight cut skirt? If
you said yes to both questions, then slap them both together and voila!
Your very own version of skants! Possibilities are endless. You can
either put together a printed skirt and solid pants (and vice versa), or
put two same-colored solids together. Better yet, why not do two
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Edit: I've finally found a site that sells decent-priced skants! <br />
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Sadly, as of writing, these two styles above has already sold out. Here's to crossing my fingers and hoping that they'll restock.</div>
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No worries though, here is one that's NOT sold out! And the best part it, it kinda looks like Kendall Jenner's! (see above photo)</div>
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So what do you think? Are you going to jump on the skants trend? I for one am sure that I'll be trying out this trend. How about you? To skant or not to skant... that is the question!</div>
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PS. If you should come across any website selling great looking skants at good prices, please do drop me a note or comment on this post! I have gone cuckoo and need my skants fix ASAP! xoxo </div>
missMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987199543810023541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610826386643296619.post-22622159848795978392015-03-25T15:51:00.000+08:002015-03-25T15:51:16.371+08:00eum•ma•ne<div style="text-align: justify;">
Korean food has always been one of my favorites. Had my fair share of good and bad Korean food, ranging from the cheap fastfood ones to the expensive ones that can be found in places that you have to specifically go to. So one random night in Capitol Commons where Hubby and I were looking for something different from the usual (no noisy crowd), we decided to try eum•ma•ne. </div>
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Never tried Korean mandu dumplings before. And on the first try, I must say it tastes quite fantastic. The outside was crunchy and the insides were a mix of ground meat and vermicelli, which were pretty good.</div>
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<i>Korean pork and vegetable dumplings smothered with a rich Mornay sauce and bacon then "gratinated" with more grated cheese.</i></div>
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Was not impressed with this one. We had our hopes up after trying out the mandu dumplings, so we thought this was going to be even better. Sadly, it wasn't. There was just too much going on. I felt that the flavors did not mix well.</div>
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<i>Slow baked and grilled Bulgogi pork ribs doused with miso barbecue sauce served with sweet potato and Korean pickle salad, fresh kimchi salad and seaweed dusted corn on the cob.</i></div>
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Now THIS, was a pleasant surprise. When we ordered this I initially thought that this was going to look like the usual Korean beef stew. I even thought they got our order wrong when this arrived! eum•ma•ne's version of the pork ribs, was fall-off-the-bone-tender and really really flavorful. 2 thumbs up!</div>
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The verdict? I'd give eum•ma•ne 4 out of 5 stars. A fair warning though: This is not your usual Korean restaurant. They call it modern Korean, so don't expect the usual fare you'd find in normal Korean spots. There is no <i>banchan</i> (free appetizers) here either. But hey, if you're up for something different, go give eum•ma•ne a try! </div>
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eum•ma•ne is at the Ground Floor, Estancia Mall, Capitol Commons, Pasig CitymissMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987199543810023541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610826386643296619.post-50011032659830396302015-03-20T16:11:00.001+08:002015-03-20T16:11:27.473+08:00Ogetsu Hime<div style="text-align: justify;">
Early last month, Hubby and I were both craving for Japanese food. It just so happens that he passed by Ogetsu Hime just a few days before and saw their advertisement for Matsusaka Beef. Matsusaka Beef, as we have tried in <a href="http://itsmemissm.blogspot.com/2013/10/osaka-eats-matsusakagyu-yakiniku.html">Osaka</a> way back in 2013, is the best beef in the world. Well, at least according to our tastebuds. So at the mere mention of Matsusaka, it takes very little to convince me to go. Ogetsu Hime, as I have found out, is from the same owners of the Saisaki Group, but on the higher end. Let's go to the food, shall we?</div>
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Like the Matsusaka Beef, the Otoro Sashimi was also one of the unforgettables we've tried in Japan. It's really great that Ogetsu Hime serves the harder to find Japanese food for us here in Manila who are pining for it. Sadly, Hubby finds Ogetsu Hime's Otoro Sashimi not as good as the one he tried in the land of the rising sun. But hey, this was the next best thing.</div>
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The roll was good, although the quality of the rice failed. It was not as sticky and as chewy as the Japanese rice we've known and loved.</div>
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Haven't had gindara teriyaki for a long time, so we opted to order this to counter the upcoming "evil" dish. LOL. Well I'm glad we did! It was everything you could ever ask for in a fish. Soft, moist and extremely delicious. They cooked it perfectly! The teriyaki sauce wasn't too sweet either so it complements the fish amazingly.</div>
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I was disappointed when our Matsusaka Beef arrived. Before cooking, we were showed a full piece and the marbling was glorious. Sadly, when it was served, it was all chopped up AND overcooked. Plus, it had more fat than meat. So we returned this and asked them not to slice the replacement.</div>
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Looks far better, don't you think? But wait, let me show you what the cross section looks like.</div>
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YES. This was the Matsusaka Beef we've come to love. Even when cooked, the marbling is still very obvious. And it tastes exactly the same as the one in Osaka! I have died and gone to Matsusaka heaven.</div>
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So the verdict? I'd give it a 4 out of 5 stars because of the other two dishes. But if it were just the Gindara Teriyaki and the Matsusaka Beef, then I'd give it a full 5 stars. Finally, we don't have to fly all the way to Japan just to taste the best beef ever!</div>
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missMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987199543810023541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610826386643296619.post-18135373648470855272015-03-18T18:25:00.000+08:002015-03-18T18:25:50.453+08:00Fab Food Finds: Uncle Tetsu's Cheese Cake<div style="text-align: justify;">
A month and a half ago, before Hubby and I started our diet, I chanced upon Uncle Tetsu's Cheese Cake at The Podium. Ok, ok, Maybe not CHANCED but rather, I DEMANDED Hubby to drive me to The Podium because I wanted to try out Uncle Tetsu before we go on a monthsss-long diet. LOL. Dieting is like prison for me, so I ate pretty much whatever I wanted in the days winding down to D-Day. Plus, I'm always a sucker for IG posts saying how good something is, so if whoever says it's good, then I gotta try it! </div>
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So... did Uncle Tetsu live up to the hype? Oh yes. Very much so! I ate it two ways. First, fresh from the box. It was moist, airy and fluffy. Makes you feel like eating clouds! Second way was warmed up 10 seconds on the microwave. It was literally melt in your mouth! I. Can't. Stop. Eating. Goodness, there are only two Japanese cheesecake shops that can make me forget my name and Uncle Tetsu is one of them. I have no words.</div>
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It's sad that I only had the chance to try out the original flavor, but trust me when I say I will be back to try out the chocolate one once this annoying diet is over! 5 out of 5 stars!</div>
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Uncle Tetsu is at the 2F, The Podium Mall, ADB Ave., Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City</div>
missMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987199543810023541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610826386643296619.post-40063092512238313772015-03-13T05:55:00.000+08:002015-03-13T05:55:00.482+08:00The Gourmade Happiemeal Diairies: Day 5<div style="text-align: justify;">
And finally, we get to Day 5. Final day for my one week's worth of Happiemeal by Gourmade! Lost another 1.2 lbs! Wheeeee! Loved the food so much that I'm actually sad that the 5 days had passed by so quickly! </div>
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Breakfast: Chicken Embutido with Quail Egg<br />
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<i>The real deal! If you're a fan of embutido, then you'll surely love this! Love the sweet-salty combination of this well-loved dish.</i></div>
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Lunch: Beef Kebab<br />
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Dinner: Tuna Cheese Burger<br />
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<i>Ooooh. This is possibly my favorite of all meals. I popped it in the microwave for 30 seconds, and out came the softest bun with a non-fishy-smelling tuna burger. The portion was pretty big too!</i></div>
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Snacks: Papaya and Banana Mini Muffin<br />
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In the end, I managed to lose a sum total of 7 lbs in 5 days. I say that's a very, very good thing - given that the food is mostly yummy and carbs are incorporated into the meals. This goes to show that you actually can eat everything as long as it is taken in moderation. Would I do Happiemeal by Gourmade again? Oh yes! In a heartbeat! This is what I call dieting without feeling like you're on a diet. In my opinion, it works way better than eating diet food that's bland and boring. With Gourmade, you don't have to worry about that. As a matter of fact, the only thing you'd have to worry about is when the next meal will be! So guys and girls who want to jumpstart their diet, or who just want to eat healthy without worrying about gaining weight, I suggest you give Happiemeal by Gourmade a try! You won't regret it :)</div>
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For more information about Happiemeal by Gourmade, visit their Facebook page at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/gourmadeph">www.facebook.com/gourmadeph</a></div>
missMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987199543810023541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610826386643296619.post-51998339212440840762015-03-12T05:53:00.000+08:002015-03-12T05:53:00.126+08:00The Gourmade Happiemeal Diaries: Day 4<div style="text-align: justify;">
Day 4. Lost yet another 1.2lbs from yesterday's weigh in. I am still in awe as to how I could lose about a pound a day while eating great tasting food. Not bad, I must say... not bad at all!</div>
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Breakfast: Mini Pancake with Choco Cream Cheese and Caramelized Banana<br />
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<i>The pancakes tasted so-so, but I can't taste the cream cheese in the choco cream cheese spread at all. The banana, on the other hand, tasted more like kamote (sweet potato). </i></div>
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Lunch: Chicken Teriyaki with Sauteed Mixed Vegetables<br />
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<i>One of my favorites. The chicken teriyaki was marinated nicely, and gives off a good flavor. Sauteed mixed vegetables is also tasty.</i></div>
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Dinner: Baked Meatballs Wheat Pasta in Tomato Sauce<br />
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<i>The wheat pasta was dry and not so appetizing, but the meatballs more than makes up for it. It was meaty and oh so flavorful!</i></div>
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Snacks: Chebap and Apple Muffin<br />
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<i>Chebap, as it appears, is Vietnamese corn pudding. It's basically coconut milk with corn and tapioca pearls. Tastes heavenly. The apple muffin, on the other hand, was also really delicious. I heated it in the microwave for 30 seconds, and it came out moist and a bit chewy! </i></div>
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For more information about Happiemeal by Gourmade, visit their Facebook page at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/gourmadeph">www.facebook.com/gourmadeph</a></div>
missMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987199543810023541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610826386643296619.post-64104468053754483042015-03-11T05:51:00.000+08:002015-03-11T05:51:00.136+08:00The Gourmade Happiemeal Diaries: Day 3<div style="text-align: justify;">
Day 3. Lost a whopping 2.4 lbs from yesterday! My initial reaction when I stepped into the scale was "<i>Am I dreaming or is the scale broken?</i>" Turns out, neither. I am 100% sure I'm fully awake when doing the weigh-in, and I weighed myself again to check - and yes, I lost 2.4 lbs! </div>
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Breakfast: Tapa Breakfast Burritos<br />
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<i>Loved the Tapa Burritos. It's basically rice, tapa and a bit of cheese. The serving was just right too.</i></div>
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Lunch: Marinated Blue Mackerel in Garlic and Olive Oil with Mung Bean<br />
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<i>Again, hated the brown rice, but I liked the garlic. It added the flavorful twist needed to spice up the boring brown rice (LOL, can you tell how much I hated the brown rice?). Mackerel was a bit tough and dry.</i></div>
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Dinner: Chicken Melt Sandwich<br />
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<i>Tasted like nornal chicken sandwich. Wish the chicken pieces were bigger though.</i></div>
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<i>My initial reaction when I saw the cassava was "are they sure this doesn't exceed the calorie count?" It felt like cheating, because it tasted like normal cassava cake! The shortbread biscuit was pretty good too!</i></div>
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For more information about Happiemeal by Gourmade, visit their Facebook page at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/gourmadeph">www.facebook.com/gourmadeph</a></div>
missMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987199543810023541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610826386643296619.post-3383896544133420712015-03-10T05:54:00.000+08:002015-03-10T05:54:00.642+08:00The Gourmade Happiemeal Diaries: Day 2<div style="text-align: justify;">
Day 2. Lost 1.8lbs. Wow. 1.8 lbs overnight is a lot! There's nothing more satisfying than seeing the pounds melt away before your very eyes. So, bring it on! Here's what I'm having for Day 2:</div>
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Breakfast: Savory Oatmeal with Chicken and Poached Egg<br />
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<i>Wow. Tasted like arroz caldo, yet it's healthier since it's made of oatmeal. They also cooked the poached egg perfectly. A bit runny, yet not too raw. Just the way I like it!</i></div>
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<i>Grrr... this was strike two. The crushed potato was spoiled, kind of like what happened to the pad thai last night. It was already sour when lunch time came around. Shame, because the tomato sauce was quite tasty. </i></div>
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Dinner: Tuna and Chili Pasta and Garlic Bread<br />
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<i>Didn't taste much garlic in the garlic bread. As for the pasta, I'm usually afraid of tuna because of its usual fishy smell (AND fishy breath after!) but this one was not too fishy at all. My only complaint was that the tuna wasn't enough to cover the whole serving of the pasta.</i></div>
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Snack: Choco Oatmeal Cookies and Pineapple<br />
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<i>Meh. The choco oatmeal cookies was a real downer. Tasted old, like it was baked a week ago.</i></div>
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For more information about Happiemeal by Gourmade, visit their Facebook page at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/gourmadeph">www.facebook.com/gourmadeph</a></div>
missMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987199543810023541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610826386643296619.post-661039657803708952015-03-09T05:53:00.000+08:002015-03-09T05:53:00.113+08:00The Gourmade Happiemeal Diaries: Day 1<div style="text-align: justify;">
After all the holiday pig-outs, all the restaurant hopping, and all the "trying-for-the-sake-of-trying" gluttony that happened... hard as it may be to admit, but the pounds have piled on and it's time to jumpstart that diet. AGAIN. If you've read about my Lunchbox Diet Diaries last year, then you'd know that I've already tried this kind of diet. Yes it worked, but the lazy me did not continue with it, happily went back to my wayward eating habits, and thus, hello unwanted pounds! Well, this time I'm back with a vengeance and plan to go through with the diet no matter what! </div>
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With so much diet food delivery companies around nowadays, it might be hard to choose which one is for you. This time around, I only had two things in mind. First, is that the price must be budget friendly. And second, is that they must come highly recommended by friends/acquaintances. Guess who passed those standards? Happiemeal by Gourmade!</div>
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So, what's Happiemeal by Gourmade? </div>
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Happiemeal by Gourmade is a diet delivery service that delivers calorie counted meals 5 days a week. At 1200 calories a day, they give you 3 meals and 2 snacks for Php 2000 (plus Php 300 delivery charge for my area). Need a higher calorie intake? Gourmade can adjust to your calorie needs by offering meals at 1500 and also 1800 calories. Plus, they also offer a pescetarian (only fish as meat) menu.</div>
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Breakfast: Tortang Talong and Tinapa Fried Rice<br />
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<i>Not much a fan of brown rice, but the tortang talong was delicious! They managed to mash up the eggplant so finely that you could barely tell it's eggplant. It's kind of like eating egg frittata.</i></div>
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Lunch: Beef Salpicao with Garlic Rice<br />
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<i>Just when I thought that the tortang talong would be the tastiest meal of the day, here comes the beef salpicao! Again, couldn't say I liked the brown rice, but the beef salpicao blew me away! It was very tender, and very flavorful! The sweet-spicy flavors was a party in my mouth!</i></div>
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<i>Guess we should have put this in the refrigerator, because there was a certain smell to it when we ate it for dinner. It was a little bland too.</i></div>
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Snack: Banana Dipped in Chocolate<br />
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<i>"Is this even diet food?" That was my first reaction when I bit into the banana dipped in chocolate. I was half expecting tasteless bland chocolate but nooooo. It tasted like normal milk chocolate bars that melted. Could not resist scraping the rest of the chocolates at the bottom of the container even after the bananas were long gone.</i></div>
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So how was my first day? It was hit and miss. With the exception of the pad thai, all the others were really delicious. I mean, if diet food tasted this good, then sign me up for the next few weeks, or even months! Looking forward to greater meals for the days to come!</div>
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For more information about Happiemeal by Gourmade, visit their Facebook page at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/gourmadeph">www.facebook.com/gourmadeph</a></div>
missMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987199543810023541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610826386643296619.post-36060499871173884412015-03-08T06:51:00.000+08:002015-03-08T06:51:00.662+08:00Outfit of the Week: Feelin' Like A Schoolgirl <div style="text-align: justify;">
I am way beyond my schooling days, thank you very much. And I will probably never go back to school again. Guess I'm never one of those who really enjoyed studying. It's just that I loved the jumper so much and when I matched it with a simple button down, it made me feel like a schoolgirl again. For a second, at least. LOL. Looking back at the photo, I now realize that the shoes and the bag are a little off. Oops. But hey, fashion is experimental. Somedays you get it, somedays you don't. But life goes on :) xoxo</div>
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Top: Marks & Spencer<br />
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<br />missMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987199543810023541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610826386643296619.post-77072254801377202492015-03-05T06:52:00.000+08:002015-03-05T06:52:00.624+08:00Paparazzi at the Edsa Shangri-La Hotel<div style="text-align: justify;">
<i>"It's a surprise."</i> That's what Hubby said when I asked him where he was taking me on Valentine's Day. <i>"Nooooo... You have to tell me! I have to wear something appropriate!"</i> was my reply. <i>"Just wear something nice."</i> He countered. Hmpf. Ok fine. I gave up on the guessing game and just did as I was told. The restaurant? Paparazzi at the Edsa Shangri-La Hotel. *insert wolf whistle* I was impressed. Why? First, I had a number of guesses as to where he was taking me on this day of hearts, but I never thought about Paparazzi. Second, fine dining restaurants - on Valentine's Day nonetheless - is definitely not cheap. So I prepared myself for a night full of gastronomic delights.</div>
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As with other restaurants, Paparazzi only prepares one menu during Valentine's Day. No ordering from the regular menu. The only choice you have is whether to get Main Course A or Main Course B.</div>
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Loved the presentation. And it was the first time I've tried oysters with raspberry vinaigrette, which was delightful. It takes out the fishyness of the oyster.</div>
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Cream soup, yet it was not heavy at all. </div>
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The night was so far, so good. That is, until this plate arrived. There were a number of things that did not sit well with me. Let me enumerate thee: 1. The server failed to ask us how we would like our steak to be done. It arrived medium to medium well, and Hubby had to return his because he likes them medium rare. 2. The tenderloin, as pretty as it looks in the picture, sadly does not taste as good as it looks. Contrary to the name, it was not tender at all. In fact, some parts were what we would call "cottony". 3. The foie gras. Let's play a game of spot the foie gras, shall we? No, it's not that thing perched on top of the tenderloin on the left. It's actually hidden behind the carrots. And let me tell you, it was thin as a potato chip (no exaggerations!) and as little as about 2 inches by 1.5 inches. Way below industry standard. It was served cold and overcooked too. I spoke to the manager about it and they replaced it with a different one yet it was exactly as bad as the first one. Sheesh. As if that wasn't bad enough, we spoke to the manager again and expressed our disappointment with the food, and they promptly offered the replace it with a better one. We took the offer, only to be disappointed again when the replacement looked and tasted exactly like the first plate. They can do no right, can they? </div>
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Unlike the disaster of a main course, this was actually pretty good. In fact, this was the only thing that saved the dinner. The chocolate cone was thin yet holds up the cream inside, while the mango and raspberry gives off the sweet-sour taste to balance off everything.</div>
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So the verdict? I was actually pretty shocked when I saw the bill. It was definitely not cheap, yet the food did not warrant the price. At all. <i>"For Php 5000/person, I should get the whole freakin' foie gras. Not a sliver."</i> I told Hubby. And I made him swear never again to take me to a hotel on Valentine's Day. Ever. 1 out of 5 stars.</div>
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Paparazzi is at the Edsa Shangri-La Hotel, Mezzanine Level, Tower Wing, 1 Garden Way Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City </div>
missMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987199543810023541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610826386643296619.post-74813401024041622612015-03-03T06:57:00.000+08:002015-03-03T06:57:00.464+08:00Erwin's Gastrobar<div style="text-align: justify;">
Two Saturdays ago, Hubby invited me to go to the newly opened City of Dreams Casino. I've never been there, but heard great stuff about the food. Truth be told, I only agreed to go because of the food and nothing else (yes, forever a foodie!) As luck would have it, we got stuck in traffic for close to 2 hours on what should have been a 30-minute journey. It was already about 4 in the afternoon when we got there, and I haven't eaten anything that day yet! If you've already been to the City of Dreams, there's a whole floor of different restaurants for you to choose from. But the one that piqued our interests was Erwin's Gastrobar. Guess why? Because we saw the words "Wagyu Chuck Eye" on their menu. And for two hungry people, this might as well be the holy grail! LOL!</div>
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<i>Certified Wagyu Chuck Eye Steak served with Peppercorn Sauce</i></div>
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Voila! The very dish that made us try Erwin's. Absolutely no regrets here. The Wagyu Chuck Eye was absolutely tender, almost bordering on marshmallow levels. It's funny how both mine and Hubby's eyes widened when the steak touched our hungry mouths.</div>
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Unlike the Wagyu Chuck Eye that was an absolute hit, this was a hit-and-miss. Hits would be the fries, beef sliders and chicken poppers. Miss would be the chicken wings which were small and did nothing to please our palate. We're still on the fence about the pork ribs, since half of it was fall-off-the-bone tender and the other half was a bit tough.</div>
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Oh my. This was absolutely divine. The vanilla custard was soft and silky, and the apple crumble beneath all that custard was heavenly.</div>
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Lunch on Saturday ended there. I wish I could say that everything was all good, but we went back the very next day during Sunday dinner and this is when everything fell apart.</div>
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I don't exactly know how you could murder a potato dish, but they did just that. If there was an award for the worst tasting potato wedges I've tried, this would win, hands down.</div>
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...and then there's this mushroom risotto that was half cooked. We returned this and they claimed that they really make their risottos half cooked! Who were they kidding?!</div>
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But wait, there's more! Remember the Wagyu Chuck Eye we liked so much on the first try? They managed to screw up that one too. On the second try, the Wagyu Chuck Eye was tough and gummy. NOTHING like the one we had just the day before. I had to finish the entire order and I make no exaggerations by saying that my jaw hurt after that meal. Oh and before I forget, the Apple Crumble? The smooth and silky custard was NOT smooth and silky anymore. Sheesh.</div>
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I'm not even done yet. The service? Sucky at the least. In fact, I'd say sucky would be an understatement. It was practically non-existent! Here are the reasons why:</div>
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1. I called in advance to reserve a table, and I specifically requested for a table by the glass windows. When we got there, not only were all tables by the windows occupied, one of the servers even told me that they don't have reservations! </div>
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2. When the server started arranging the table setting and the napkins on our table, one of the napkins fell on the floor. To my horror, she put it back on our table for us to use. </div>
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3. No one really cares when you need service. Not even if you're waving your arms like a maniac.</div>
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4. They should rebrand their restaurant as a self-service restaurant. I finally got fed up and went up to get everything we needed: forks, spoons, etc. I went through their cabinets by myself. Guess what? No one bothered to come and help. I therefore conclude that it would probably be easy to steal utensils from them. Argh.</div>
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So the verdict? I really wished we didn't go back that Sunday evening. They would've gotten a 4.5 out of 5 stars from me. But ever since that Sunday dinner, they deserve a 0 out of 5 stars. And I already consider it as generous for not giving them less. Seriously.</div>
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Erwin's Gastrobar is at the City of Dreams, Asean Avenue corner Roxas Blvd., Entertainment, City, Paranaque CitymissMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987199543810023541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8610826386643296619.post-57814241127141158422015-03-01T06:33:00.000+08:002015-03-01T06:33:00.642+08:00Outfit of the Week: Furry Friend<div style="text-align: justify;">
Isn't it exciting when you go out of the country and find one perfect piece that completely makes up your outfit? This happened to me, and my one perfect piece is this fur vest. Actually, I've already seen this exact fur vest in our local Forever 21 store, loved it a lot, but thought to myself "how on earth am I going to wear that out in a hot and humid country like ours?!" So I let it go. It was a good thing the opportunity presented itself while we were in Tokyo and I saw the vest again. Let me tell you, the fur was sooooo soft and silky, I couldn't stop touching myself! Even Hubby too! (ok you people with dirty minds, couldn't stop touching the FUR ok? LOL!) So yes, no regrets in getting my fur vest, even if I only got to wear it once. I'm sure there'll be more trips on colder climates soon, and you can bet I'll be bringing it along! xoxo </div>
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...and this, my friends, marks the end of my Tokyo series this January 2015. Now, back to regular programming!<br />
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Vest: Forever 21<br />
Top: Gap<br />
Leggings: Cotton On<br />
Shoes: GU<br />
Bag: GivenchymissMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987199543810023541noreply@blogger.com0