healthy options

Health Valley white chocolate chunk cookies - no transfat!!


Health Best Dried Blueberries



Bob's Red Mill Whole Almonds



some unhealthy options

brownies mocha freeze


go nuts mini choco chip cookies..too sweet.

next year..

i'm going all Pinoy and loving all Pinoy..why wait next year? coz i wanna..ha!

ammana..
ride the kalesa



eat kesong puti


go to Batanes



drink more kapeng barako


visit intramuros more


and enjoy the early morning fog of tagaytay all over again


yes, will still haggle at Divisoria and Tutuban



and have more meriendas with a stick/ or sticks of bananaque



and palitaw


P.S.

have a break while sipping taho


or cool down with a serving of halo halo



and go WOW Philippines!!

photo credit: flickr

gazed and confused

last weekend..
been browsing and gazing at other Blogger sites. discovered some worth-reading fashion blogs

~the clothes horse
~sally jane vintage
~i am style-ish

isn't it fun? when you're totally clueless on how did you get into someone else's blog? must be serendipity - one blog at a time:)

P.S

check out the sartorialist and cupcakes and cashmeres too

P.S ii

le inspiration

Vogue and Ags' Cookies from the Cookie pot

not in picture: a concoction of custard cake drizzled with hershey's syrup, smothered in whipped cream and dusted with a dash of dark cocoa powder from the outskirts of Silang, Cavite. = dessert hag on the loose!

le inspiration ii

madame imelda in her uniform~ the terno

the design taste test

Q: Which magazine best suits your style?
Real Simple
Martha Stewart's Living
Dwell
Architectural Digest
Country Home
A: Real Simple


Q: For my home, the colors I gravitate toward are often:
neutral, earth tones
soft colors, bordering on pastel: yellows, peach and pale blue
bold oranges and reds, perhaps simple black and whites
rich burgundies and deep, dramatic blues
the colors of nature: green and brown
A: the colors of nature: green and brown

Q: What type of wood do you prefer for your furniture?
maple, stained black
oak or chestnut
no wood; I prefer metal and/or plastic
mahogany
knotty pine
A: maple, stained black

Q :You prefer your walls to be:
freshly painted in simple, neutral tones
wallpapered with florals or acanthus leaves
glass and chrome
draped in red velvet, to match my cake
accented with exposed stones
A:freshly painted in simple, neutral tones

Q: The most treasured item in my home is:
my new, chrome espresso machine
a family heirloom
an original piece of mod furniture (or art)
my transferware or book collection
a flea market find, like the vintage traveling trunk I use for a coffee table
A:a flea market find, like the vintage traveling trunk I use for a coffee table


Q:I like my surroundings to be:
soothing and open
warm and elegant
funky and cool
exquisite and refined
comfortable and practical
A:soothing and open


Q: Tea sets should be:
kept in tea houses
set out on the kitchen counter, easily accessible
unusually shaped redesigns on the traditional concept of a tea set
displayed in a china cabinet, preferably on a sterling silver tray
stored in a closet with all the other stuff you only use once a year
A:set out on the kitchen counter, easily accessible

Q: A perfect night in my home would be:
an in-house, couples massage with a little reiki thrown in
a festive holiday dinner with family
a kitschy cocktail soiree and impromptu art showing
an elegant, six-course dinner party
a barbeque with badminton in the backyard
A:a barbeque with badminton in the backyard


Q: I prefer the surface areas in my home to be:
clean and clear of clutter
arranged with nicely framed family pictures and a few candles
dotted with a few eclectic gizmos and retro toys
display spaces for my many porcelain and silver antiques
filled with plants and various sentimental collectibles
A:clean and clear of clutter

Q: My friends would describe me as:
sophisticated
romantic
quirky
refined
down-to-earth
A:refined

Q:To me, a bold color palette for a room feels:
unsettling
a little pushy
exciting
regal
too urban
A:exciting


Q:My favorite kind of reading chair is:
a streamlined sectional
a comfy wingback
brushed steel and leather — or plastic!
a crushed velvet settee
a well-worn leather club chair
A:a comfy wingback


Q:To you, it is important that floor coverings be:
simple and neutral
elegant
bold and geometric
dramatic
rugged
A:simple and neutral


Q:In my living room, the TV should be:
quietly hanging on the wall, not a focal point
hidden in a beautiful armoire
a sleek and strong statement
non-existent
central, but subtle
A: non-existent


Q:A room should in part reflect:
my aesthetic sensibility
my heritage
my creativity
my travels
my love of sports or the outdoors
A:my creativity

Your design style is Contemporary






click this to find out yours!

party pffftt-ect

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! ~to my brother, Jayps and my niece, Zoe~

woven intentions

:o a late thought, very late thought. was breezing through a previous issue of Preview mag o:


of all the collections from the Phillippine Fashion Week spring/summer '08, the one that got my attention the most was of Estien Quijano's. His concept was simple, clean and modern. I simply adore the way that he used the garter as his fabric and his key element for the show. The woven details really stood out in his all-black collection. It has that futuristic feel yet still touches the good ole Pinoy in you with his clever idea of the weave technique. I for one is a lover of everything Pinoy, as seen from this post (oct '07).






i'm forever proud of our local designers and our thriving industry.


photos: entropicmind

P.S.

TOP TRES

if money were no object, wanna own pieces from these Pinay designers who made it big time internationally

top to bottom: a tina ocampo mother of pearl minaudiere ,a bea valdes necklace and a monique lhuillier gown





THAT'S ALL (in a Miranda Priestly tone:))

all boxed up

"anything from Cafe Mary Grace!"

the last sentence that i uttered before my brother left the house (in tagalog shempre :)). i've been hearing good raves from the said cafe, and gotta gotta taste some. i said to him, i want something different, pastry-like, but not the usual. few hours later, he came home with a box of Lemon squares from the TriNoma branch.

man! this box should have CAUTION: SOUR, SOUR, SOUR the lemon came on too strong at the start..never eat this with a cookie monster spirit!! after a while though, you'll get the hang of the sourness. plus points for the softness of the squares, it's not tarty at all. boy was i in for a big SUPPRISE (as Sage would say). note to self:small bites.






P.S.

thank you Ags for the yum oatmeal cookies that you made:)) and the yum cream puffs..and the yum food for the Gods.:)

Spooky Serna

Carrie, sitting. waiting. ethereal.

the dress that still haunts me to this day.. Alexander Mcqueen (2003). the frills, the flow, the everything! hehe if i were to attend a halloween party, i wanna show up in this baby made up ala- Morticia Addams :)


BOO!
photo credit (net)

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if you understand Filipino: if you know that ipis=cochroach : and if you know that a ladybug is that red thingy and not a bat nor a bag:

well, this one's a bit corny, but if you come to my place, i'll tell you the story with gusto :))

the quest for the ladybug costume began 3 weeks before when ate phoned in from Oman asking for Sage's costume for Zoe's birthday party this 24th..since tis the season to be scary, i expect malls to be geared up on this event..fairies, mermaids, the devil..you name it, they should know it! especially the saleslady..as far as i can remember, i did say LADYBUG the way you should say LADYBUG

sa SM Sta. Rosa

Jayde: Miss, miss (preppy tone) meron ba kayong ladybug costumes?
Saleslady: ay dun po ang bag section hindi dito.
Jayde: hindi miss, yung ladybug, yung color red tapos may dots na black na costume.
Saleslady: ah, wala po kami nun

Okay. calm down. maybe i should say the word with more conviction. L-A-D-Y-B-U-G

two days later, sa SM Dasmarinas

main character: me again :))

Jayde: same spiel: miss, san yung ladybug costumes nyo?
Saleslady: dito, teka tingnan mo

yes! feeling giddy, finally i'd get to go home

Saleslady: eto po may bats kami dito
Jayde: miss hindi yan, yung parang ipis na red tapos may black dots
Saleslady: now laughing, ah wala po kami nun.

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my nieces settled for the fairy costumes anyway..as of this post, it's in the plane na :))

who wants to be a bug anyway? when you can be a pretty girly fairy with fairy dust and fairy wand and pixie wings!

all i want for christmas are my two front teeth

Salamat Jayps!

Dutch chocolate cake from Pasteleria Costa Brava, Rockwell. Two layers of chiffon,and the center filled with buttery-cream goodness. The sweetness was sutle, wow factor..hmm i'll give it a 3 out of 5 (i hope he's not reading this) But super thanks brother dearest! I was kinda expecting a slice lang, but you were feeling generous at the time, so go sugar rush and go extra pounds! I had a cake-d weekend so to speak.

Hear me Santa!

So Cameron *wink wink*

Thanks sooooo much to Snapshot Fashion for featuring my White wash look..i'm so ecstatic really!!

This was the photo that i sent in and in their words..it's soo Cameron Diaz (wide grin)


Muchos Gracias!

lady..ladyfinger

title read ala James Bond *-*

Got a pasalubong from the province of Quezon.a boxfull of Broas or ladyfingers,yey!

But i spruced it up (a bit), with the help of Hershey's syrup and chilled Nestle all purpose cream, and voila!
it's an easy breezy dessert,kinda refreshing too! and it's a hit mindya(who would have thought) my brother kept asking me to whip some up for him.

As they say..there's always room for dessert!

P.S.

thanks Art Lover for posting my request. Just click this.

Have a good one ya all!

P.S P.S.

Thanks Dancar for the pahabol treat!! a Blackforest cake ( wish it was S'mores though:( )

the attack of the 5'3 ant

experimentus dummus: how many dessert can one gal consume?
documentus detailus: friday. trip to dasma. 1130 hrs- 0300 hrs (i need intervals duh!)






non-dessert treatus: Breaded Chicken Fillet. Large fries. Daing na Bangus.
samplus 1: rocky road brownie sundae
samplus 2: ice mocha whip (extra chocolate powder please)
samplus 3: blueberry danish (burp)
samplus 4: soft cinnamon roll (burp burp)

I therefore conclude that this gal can take FIVE in a good day! (one apple crumble not in picture)

That's one pretty 5 footer ant you got there baby, ha!

P.S.

Thanks Vin for fixin' that freakin 'upgrade your template' button..i'm back in the game!

Bamboozled!

Laaaviinnn' my gladiators from Primadonna!!!!

P.S

Blogger seems to have a tech prob again..i reverted to a classic template and their 'upgrade your template' button was missing!! heck.

I can't 'beautify' my template!!!lookkk at it, hate the fonts and the colors, ugh!

Old Manile

Siesta.

Simple joys. Coffee break. Pick-me-up.

Everyone won't say no to a break. Especially if you're working your butt off, and everything's just piling up. Although i am not a part of that "everyone', it's nice to seat back and have some 'me' time:)

A good way to seal the deal? Pan de Manila's Cheese Pesto Pandesal paired with their Cafe con Leche (their version of Spanish Style Coffee). I am not a fan of pesto in pastas but i sure like it in my pandesal! Hmmmm watch out for the not-so-good after breath hehe.







I've always liked the soft breads of Pan de Manila, from the usual pandesal, to their cheese, and now their version of cheese pesto. And the variety of spreads to choose from as well.. can't resist the delectable coco jam and garlic spread.


read the catchy phrase at the back of the label:)


"Damhin muli ang init at sarap ng nakaraan....

kape at pandesal ng Pan de Manila"

I agree.

Oompa Loompa!

ugh. i've been one of those unlucky ones who experienced a tech prob last weekend. no thanks to blogger, grrr. i can't post ANYTHING! autosave failed. autosave failed. Went to Blogger Help and the solution was to clear my cookies and cache.

and voila, back to the Blogger world. Yey me!! (i didn't know how to delete cookies and cache in the first place haha) thanks to Google and some trials..and errors, i got my groove back! last weekend was good, no, that's not the word.. i had a full weekend..FULL, meaning i ate a lot, non-stop, i swear on my Chanel bag (wait, i don't have a Chanel bag, hah!) let's rewind shall we.

{Saturday} got a visit from my friends (former office pals sa INFONXX)

Anne, Jaimie and ME

we ate Spaghetti, Rowena's Apple crumble, Ice cream..and some more ice cream! (thanks sa ice cream GGs at thank you sa visit:)) i'll never be waif thin huhu.

{Sunday} my family and I went to Pampanga, got a party to attent to. and the tale of the carrot cupcake begins now..

carrot cupcake from Nathaniels (San Fernando Pampanga)


..this cupcake is soooo heavenly! (i ate three) every bite is filled with bits of walnuts, pecan, and of course a dose of carrot(i got my veggies for the day hehe) i wish i bought two boxes! i just realized it was delish when we're miles away from the place already, tsk. we also bought siomai, 3 boxes of 30s please. aaaanndd buco pandan! and thanks to Lola Andeng sa pasalubong, she gave us a box of brownies, lots of pulvoron, and LOTS of pastillas!

{Sunday} still.. if it were a BBQ eating contest..i'd be the champ! how many sticks? i lost count already, all i know is that i have a bulging tummy already! Quick fix : to lower the bloat feeling, i treated myself on a large serving of Kenny Rogers' Smoothie in Kiwi, truly refreshing hehe Marc Nelson was right on this one! it's now included in my list of 'at-the-moment' cravings.

oohh, how come i can hear GGs version of Glamorous? remember that last season..G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S.. that's because i found this fab Bossini scarf at Starmills for about $2.00, now how fab is that? perfect for that LBD number or jeans and a black tee..ready for my Glam shot!


fun weekend! and looooking forward to the next one!