Lomi

Years ago, there used to be a chinese restaurant at the corner of Welcome Rotonda and Mayon Street in Quezon City. Hubby and I used to frequent this place because I love the lomi that was being served there. Alas, alas, all good things must come to an end. The restaurant closed down and morphed into a popular fastfood chain.

Then we discovered that the lomi from Charlie's restaurant was just as good. Maybe they pirated the cook from the Welcome Rotonda Resto? Hehehe.

Lomi is best eaten during rainy days or when one has a cold. Squeeze in some calamansi and you're ready to go!

Sonja's Cupcakes


This is not your usual cupcake. This is a DESIGNER cupcake. A what??

Strategically located in Serendra, Sonja's Cupcakes is not only delicious but it's a feast to behold also. However, don't expect these pretty-looking cupcakes to be budget-friendly. Also, the tiffany-blue box is quite a darling! And because Tiffany rings are expensive, Sonja's the next big thing.

Chicharon





Who doesn't love chicharon?
Nevermind if it is laden with cholesterol. Nevermind if the cholesterol will block your arteries. Nevermind if its sinful because it is chicharon.

These lovelies were given by a friend and it came from Cagayan de Oro City. It's not readily available in Metro Manila so I forced myself to savor every bite. Tastes great! Not oily. Waiting for my next stash! *hint* *hint* Hahaha

Cheese Pizza and Iced-Choco

Had a late Valentine almost midnight (feb 15) snack of pizza and iced-chocolate courtesy of Yellow Cab (yes, my current fave!) and Starbucks buy1-take1 coupon.

I guess I've been gaining weight these last few days because of pigging-out on pizza. Anyways, last night's pizza date with hubby made me change my mind about daughter's party. Instead of McDonald's, I can just order pizza for everyone and have brownies for dessert. Hmmmm... think think think

A Valentine's Date

Hubby surprised me with two dozen white rose buds an hour before midnight last night. I placed the flowers in our bedroom and we all woke up to the scent (and bloom) of roses this Valentine's Day. Sweet!

We had our Valentine dinner (early dinner, actually. 5pm) at Terriyaki Boy in Glorietta. That's because daughter and I are too tired to walk to Greenbelt and hubby is also tired from his consultation meeting with a client since morning. We had grilled salmon, agedashi tofu, asupara in terriyaki sauce and kani salad. We washed it down with tea and as always, daughter had her watermelon shake. Dessert was Bizu's famous macaroon's de paris (mint, chocolate & caramel). Claimed our starbucks Valentine buy1-take1 promo at 6750 branch. Yey!


We left the house early because hubby's meeting is at 11am. daughter and I headed off to Glorietta after dropping hubby off somewhere in Ayala Avenue. Window-shopped with daughter, had fun looking at the Havaianas store and K.O.B. clothes. Then brunch at The Soup Kitchen. Got a text from K (fashionista sister) that she's in Glorietta also. Met her at the AFF store before the three of us went window-shopping again. Mango doesn't interest us a bit even if it's still on sale. Then it's time for K to go back to her family but not before giving me P's (another fashionista friend) havaianas and rl orders which I promised to bring to her house later in the day. Actually, I told her we'll be going to Shang Plaza after Market-Market but since hubby is taking too long with his meeting, we're stuck in Glorietta. Got real hungry so daughter and I ate at McDonald's. Window-shopped for the nth time before deciding to stay in the car again (2nd time around. the first time, I literally fell asleep!) this time, armed with a magazine and King Corns (yummy Japanese corn). Then hubby texted us that he's heading to Glorietta so we agreed to meet at Terriyaki Boy for early dinner. After dessert, went to SM Makati to buy some home decors. After coffee and before going home, we went to P's house to bring her items- she's still out of the house so I just left it with her yaya. And right now, it's almost midnight and I'm craving for pizza! Harharhar!

Cello's Donuts & Dips

At last, after a year long wait, I was able to taste (finally!) the yummy donut creations of Cello's. The store is located along Katipunan, fronting ADMU and the other branch is located beside DLSU (I guess you can imagine my frustration because it's really too far from where I lived and I don't want to travel that far just to buy donuts.

And yes, it tastes heavenly! I bought six yummy pieces (coffee, cheese, oreo, m&ms). Well, three cheese donuts though. I'll try the caramel and chocolate and the dips next time.

At least, the yumminess of the donuts compensates for the long trip to Katipunan.

Pansit Guisado at Manosa

This is one of Manosa's specialty- Pansit Guisado. I've been meaning to eat at Manosa for the longest time but haven't found the time to visit until today.



Located near Valencia Towers in Quezon City, this resto is the typical Chinese-resto you would find in Ongpin. Canteen-type, if you asked me. Not that presentable-looking. But even if they lack aesthetics, the food is just to die for!

I Love Chocolates!

Who doesn't? From M&Ms to Chocnut to Godiva to Toblerone to Flat Tops to Goya to Cadbury, etc.
Give me give me give me give me give me give me give me :D

But I also miss Serg's. It's a chocolate from my childhood days but isn't being manufactured anymore. It tastes really nice and I can say at par with the imported ones. Much better than Goya (imho).

Betty's Sansrival





During the late 1990's, we used to hang-out in Katipunan area because my cousin's bestfriend lives nearby. That is when I got introduced to Betty's (famous) Sansrival. Now, after almost a decade, they move to a newer and bigger location somewhere at the back of Sto. Domingo Church. It still tastes the same- yummy!