Norbest Turkey with Tender Timer

After more than 20 years in Chicago, my husband's grandparents came home to Manila.  So for the past few years that we've been celebrating Christmas and New Years with them, we've always had turkey.

McCormick Classic Buffalo Wings

Here's another great grocery find that's always in our pantry - the McCormick Classic Buffalo Wings Seasoning Mix.  This is the mildest in terms of spiciness. We tried the Screamer once and even my spice loving family threw in the towel.

Three Sisters

I have the habit of browsing through the whole menu before deciding on what to eat but at Three Sisters I already know what I want even before I step through these doors.

It's comforting how the pork bbq has remained the same throughout the years-soft, flavorful and very filling.  I prefer dipping the pork in vinegar instead of the peanuty sauce.  The java rice and atchara are perfect companions too.  

Zubuchon Pasalubong

My sister never fails to bring something home for us on each of her trips.  I was super excited when I spotted this on the kitchen counter!  

Haagen-Dazs

Thanks to an ongoing promo of our credit card, I was able to indulge in some cool treats from Haagen-Dazs.  The bitterness of the Cappucino Truffle balanced out the sweetness of the Cookies N Cream.  My love for dark or bittersweet chocolate and mocha or coffee flavored ice cream moved Haagen Dazs Cappucino Truffle to the top of my list of favorite ice cream flavors. These two heavenly scoops were exactly what I needed after several hours of last minute Christmas shopping. 


And check out my view.

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Haagen-Dazs
Level 2 Edsa Shangri-la Plaza Mall
Shaw Boulevard cor. EDSA
Mandaluyong City

Ma Po Tofu

Sick and tired of that crunchy breaded tofu?  Try this spicy meaty tofu dish.  

Red Black and White Baby Shower

My cousin's siblings threw her a red black and white themed baby shower.  I thought these were her favorite colors but apparently these colors stimulate the baby's brain.  

Le Ching Too

Each shopping trip at greenhills means a visit to Le Ching Too for my favorite Spareribs Rice.

Spareribs Rice P128

Mang Larry's Isawan

I'm craving for some pork barbecue from Mang Larry's Isawan in U.P.

Laguna Food Trip Part 3: Rose & Grace Restaurant

After lunch at Patis Tito and dessert at Si Christina in San Pablo City, we headed to Paseo de Sta Rosa for some shopping.  In every out of town trip, we try to eat at restaurants that don't have branches in Manila.  We drove around Nuvali and Solenad but ended up in Rose & Grace across Paseo de Sta Rosa.

There was a steady stream of customers when we were there.  It was a Sunday night on a long weekend.  

We went up to the canteen style setting and ordered our food from the servers who later delivered them to our table.

Laguna Food Trip Part 2: Si Christina Gateau Sans Rival

After circling the general area where Si Christina Gateau Sans Rival was supposed to be, we finally found the cozy cafe across the market.  Our group of 10 filled up the shop which could squeeze in maybe 15 diners at a time.

We ordered up a storm of desserts, hot chocolate and coffee.  We instructed the servers to give us one of each dessert item that was available.  First up, were the Frozen Brazo which came in original, strawberry and ube.  I only tried the original flavor which was just ok for me.  The rest of the gang enjoyed the Frozen Brazo and took a few pieces home.  Good thing we had a small cooler with us.

Laguna Food Trip Part 1: Patis Tito Garden Cafe

We had another impromptu celebration for lola by going on a Laguna food trip the Sunday after her real birthday.  We trooped to Patis Tito Garden Cafe for lunch where we met none other than Ms. Patis Tesoro herself.  She spent a couple of minutes chatting with us and even posed for some souveneir photos.