tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329336482024-03-23T03:14:22.259-07:00A Slice of PattiePattiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151008635939502539noreply@blogger.comBlogger209125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32933648.post-49788114745873133762018-05-29T19:31:00.002-07:002018-05-29T19:34:20.822-07:00Kokumaru Japanese Curry Made (Very) Easy : My 3 Ingredient Beef and Spinach Curry<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Japanese Curry can be a really comforting dish at home. I really sometimes crave for it especially on a rather cold and rainy day. Well, if you are a curry lover like myself, the best news is that for busy people especially mommas who do not have time to make a curry sauce from scratch, there is KOKUMARU CURRY. It's fast, easy and very convenient to make. Let me run you down the quick process of making it. </div>
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I made a special Beef and Spinach Curry but you are welcome to experiment on a mixture of your favorite meat or veggies.</div>
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Inside the box you will find two packets of the curry roux. </div>
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It comes with 2 packs. I only used one for this recipe.</div>
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Here are the ingredients I used,<br />
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2 medium sized onions<br />
500 g of Sliced Beef<br />
250 g of fresh spinach<br />
1 pack of KOKUMARU pack<br />
2.5 cups of water<br />
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4 Easy Peasy Steps:<br />
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1. Saute Onions until they are soft and slightly brown<br />
2. Mix in the meat of your choice and veggies (in my case it's thin beef slices and some organic spinach)<br />
3. Turn of the heat first before placing the broken down roux mix. Let it dissolve.<br />
4. Bring back the heat and simmer (and stir once in a while just so it does not stick) for about 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.<br />
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Voila! My Beef and Spinach Japanese Curry!<br />
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Best served with Japanese Rice with some black sesame seeds!</div>
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My son Henri really loved it because it just had the right amount of spice. It's really a no-fail recipe of Japanese curry that you can serve to your whole family. Try it out!</div>
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Cheers,</div>
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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext"; text-align: justify;">Do you remember the last time you visited Enchanted Kingdom? Believe it or not, the last time I really went around the park was when I was in High School (ummm please don’t ask what year that was! LOL</span><span style="font-family: ".sfuitext"; text-align: justify;">). I went there with my family a couple of times and also my HS girlfriends, mostly to make “pa-cute” to boys. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext";">Kidding aside, the parked opened its doors 22 years ago and yesterday, I got to experience the MAGIC of the park again but this time with my little ones. (cue music *Everyday, Everyday, the Magic is here...* if you sang that in your head, ang tanda mo na. </span><span style="font-family: ".sfuitext";"> </span></div>
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Sofia was happy about her Pink Sloth from the fishing game even if it's not shown here. </div>
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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext";">It’s called AGILA because it simulates the flight of an eagle and makes you soar across the beautiful and exciting spots in our country complete with a sensory experience (mist, winds, shakes and scents). I don’t want to give away anymore deets because you HAVE TO experience it yourself. Trust me that after the ride, you will feel so damn proud that you are FILIPINO. It sparked that flame in me and I honestly got so nationalistic and emo (I may be mababaw because I cry at almost anything but this really got to me). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext";">Aaaand there’s MORE, the ride is also an advocacy to help our endangered Philippine eagles. Part of the proceeds of the ride goes to PEF (Philippine Eagle Foundation). So this can be your small step into saving our national birds. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext";">Thank you Enchanted Kingdom for this Mother’s Day treat and letting us experience the MAGIC of the park once again. It was truly an amazing day. Henri and Sofia are already asking me when we can go back.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext";">Just curious, what is your favorite EK memory? Share away please, I’d love to know...</span><br />
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Pattiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151008635939502539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32933648.post-57858547968680296992018-05-17T00:25:00.001-07:002018-05-17T00:25:27.724-07:00Product Reviews : Body Shop's All New Body YogurtI was delighted to spent a wonderful afternoon at <a href="http://www.thewholesometable.com/">The Wholesome Table Rockwell </a>last Tuesday for the launch of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheBodyShopPhilippines/?brand_redir=170490307980">Body Shop's</a> newest addition to their Body Care collection over healthy eats and great kombucha (totally my thing!) : 100% VEGAN BODY YOGURTS.<br />
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These body yogurts are enriched with community trade organic Aloe Vera from Mexico. They are creamy. light-weight and will keep your skin moisturized up to 48 hours. Best of all, it takes on #15seconds to absorb in your skin. Life is too short for waiting!<br />
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Lastly, love how Body Shop is 100% against animal testing. NO. Capital NO. They encouraged all their participants to sign and take an active part in this worldwide campaign. You can also help sign the petition by clicking <a href="http://www.foreveragainstanimaltesting.com/">here</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #4b4f56;">I absolutely love arts and crafts and working with my hands ever since I was a kid. And I went to a school that honed this passion. Being a momma of two now, I am constantly challenged to hone my crafty side. My daughter Sofia turned 7 last week and I likewised celebrated my 7th year of creating her DIY parties. Aside from practical reasons (</span></span><a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/tipidtips" style="background-color: white; color: #365899; cursor: pointer; text-decoration-line: none;">#tipidtips</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56;">) , I really enjoy creating themes and making activities that I feel kids will enjoy. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56;">Through the years, she's had different parties, all small but intimate and focused on details and the little things. We gave her a Shabby Chic Tea Party in Cintai for her 1st birthday with all decors and favors made by hand (my favorites were the invitations I designed with a handsewn flower ribbon made from fabrics and buttons and the assorted fabric backdrop with a clothesline of her baby pictures). </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56;">...An Indian-Boho Party also at the beach with her cousins with a "(sticker) tattoo station" with her Dada as the tattoo "artist" and handmade teepees made of BBQ sticks and yarn.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4b4f56;">... A Spring Party last year where her Ninang Addie made lovely flower cupcakes for everyone to take home.</span></span><br />
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I gave in to her request to have another SHABBY CHIC TEA PARTY with her closest friends and cousins. </div>
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Here are my<b> 5 FIVE TIPS TO THROWING A DIY PARTY</b><br />
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One of benefits of throwing a DIY party is that you have so much more control of the budget. Set your budget and really make an effort to stick to it. After setting the budget, you then decide which one you want to prioritize.. for some it's the venue, others is food and some are the games and giveaways. Usually my top priority is FOOD because I am a chef myself so I want to make sure that I choose a nice and filling spread and my least is the GAMES & GIVEAWAYS because I usually end up being the party host so I make it really simple.<br />
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Easy Giveaway Idea - make a simple SWEET TAKEAWAY STATION where they get to choose what they want to bring home. All you need are some mason jars (feel free to use the ones you already have!) , paper bags which I personalized by putting a Thank You sticker on and some treats (candies, wafers, etc.). It's always a hit!</div>
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Pegs will save the day. I get a lot of ideas through different websites, pinterest and other mommy blogs out there. I put a folder in my computer and brainstorm with my kids on what they want during their party. Here are some of the pegs I used for the Sofia's SHABBY CHIC TEA PARTY.<br />
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<b>3. It's About the Small Details. Personalize as much as you can. </b><br />
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This is where my "OC-ness"comes to play. I want to work on small details to add more character to the party. For Sofia's 7th Tea Party, I wanted to focus on the table setting and personalizing it for each of her girlfriend.<br />
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Each space had a name card, the party activity sheet and their customized hand-sewn fascinators plus small treats (Popcorn, Strawberry pretzels and lots of Iced Gems) to keep them happy all throughout.<br />
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I also put different Trivia Cards to serve as Table Numbers. This way the guests can also learn a unique thing or two about the celebrant. </div>
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<b>4. Involve Family and Friends.</b><br />
Don't be afraid to ask help. You cannot do it all. One of the things that make our DIY parties a huge success it that I involve other people to help me out. I am no superwoman! I mostly get my family to help out or contribute something to the party. Their time and effort becomes their gift to the celebrant.<br />
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I am most definitely biased but really she makes the most beautiful and yummiest buttercream cakes and cupcakes EVER EVER. Oh it that's not your thing, you can also her Strawberry Shortcakes and Mango Sansrival. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Addies-Pasteleria-1847916012101692/" target="_blank">Click Here</a> to check out her page and how to order.<br />
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My cousin who happens to be Sofia's Ninang as well, created the main giveaway. She carefully customized unique fascinators (headpieces) for each of Sofia's (girl) guests.<br />
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How gorgeous and elegant are these pieces, right? It makes you want to be a little girl again. Interested in handmade clothes and accessories? I highly recommend my cousin who creates beautiful pieces. Contact <a href="https://www.facebook.com/herestothekidsmanila/">Here's To The Kids Manila</a> for deets.<br />
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My daughter specifically requested that she did NOT want a party host. Her reason? She didn't want a "stranger" facilitating the games. I honestly don't know why she thinks this way. So she asked that I host the activities. Who can say no to this face, right?<br />
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I made an outline of things they get to do all throughout the party. After they took their "tea" and meals, I had them make their own bracelets. This was a total hit. This was a Peppa Pig Princess Bracelet making kit given to Sofia that she barely used. Each girl made her own bracelet and got to take it home.</div>
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I used a Manila Paper and places some doily papers to act as the mini plates where they are suppose to stick their teacups on. It you are successful in pinning yours in the center, you get a prize!<br />
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Another mini game was "Guess How Many?". I asked all the kids to try to guess how much iced gems were inside the bottle. The kid who makes the closest guess wins the whole bottle.<br />
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The smiles on their faces are my measure of SUCCESS. The girls (and boys) had enjoyed Sofia's little par-TEA!<br />
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Parties need not be so extravagant. I personally like throwing intimate, well-thought and highly personlized parties which create lasting memories. Parties made and done with LOVE are the BEST ONES. Another year, another party done. Packing my scissors, glue and colored paper for now...<br />
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Mommy PattiePattiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151008635939502539noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32933648.post-67077927044785765752018-03-20T20:14:00.001-07:002018-04-30T18:22:18.107-07:00Summer Workshops for Kids 2018 Manila <div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">School is OUT and Summer is HERE! It is always an exciting time for us mommies because we get to experiment on different activities that our kids can do while they are not in the classroom. I am rounding up some of the workshops that you can check out. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Growing up, I had a <i><b>tiger</b></i> mom who wanted our Summer to be even busier than our school year (I kid you not!). We would always have a Big Family Summer Trip but the times that we were here in the city, our schedule was CRAZY! I remember one summer where my sister and I had piano, voice, ballet and ice-skating classes plus Kumon all throughout the week. It was EXHAUSTING but FUN. I had no regrets though because I got to try a lot of different things. As a mother now, I also want H & S to explore different and exciting activities and hopefully find their talent and passion wherever it is. Sharing with you some of the Summer Workshops available this year...</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: orange; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">SPORTS PROGRAMS</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">1. Akiko Thompson Swim School</span></b><br />
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My kids both joined this Swim Program 2 years ago and they absolutely loved it. They have different levels that your kids can join (beginners, intermediate and Competitive).<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Click <a href="https://www.milo.com.ph/events/summer-sports-clinics#schedules">https://www.milo.com.ph/events/summer-sports-clinics#schedules</a> for the available schedules for the different sports and their corresponding fees.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Makati Football Club will be holding summer camps for kids of all levels this coming summer. We would like to invite everyone to be part of a family, that has been developing and nurturing kids for the last 42 years<span class="_5mfr _47e3" style="line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;"><span class="_7oe" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px;">😍</span></span>. We would like to invite everyone to come see the kids at;</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">BGC Turf 4-6 pm Wed / Fri<br />BGC Turf 6-8 pm Friday<br />Alabang CC 4-6 pm Tues/Thurs/Saturday<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;"><br />British School 6-8 PM Fridays</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For Questions/Inquiries/Discounts : 0918888SELU</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">ALL PLAYERS - will enjoy discounts from our sponsors outlets</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; display: inline-block; zoom: 1;">GF Unit 2, Atlanta Center, 31 Annapolis St., Greenhills</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; display: inline-block; zoom: 1;">San Juan City 1500, Metro Manila, Philippines</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; display: inline-block; zoom: 1;"><a href="mailto:jiujitsumanila@gmail.com" style="background: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">jiujitsumanila@gmail.com</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; display: inline-block; zoom: 1;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">MWF 4 - 5:30 PM</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; display: inline-block; zoom: 1;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Saturday 8 - 9:30 AM</span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: black; display: inline-block; zoom: 1;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Saturday 9:30 - 10:00 AM - Advanced Kids</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">7. KMA Fitness - Brazilian, Jiujitsu, Muay thai, Judo, Boxing, Taekwondo for Kids</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Direct enquiries<br />Contact: Brady<br />Gym landline: (02) 551 4449<br />Or you can enroll at the gym anytime during operating hours.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Le Domaine, Tordesilas St, Salcedo, Makati<br />Opposite Baptist school near the corner of De la Costa Street</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Address KMA Wack Wack</strong>:<br />KMA Wack Wack<br />Wack Wack Royal Mansion, Wack Wack Road<br />From Shaw Blvd take Wack Wack Road corner Petron station.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black;">When : Beginning April 9, 2018</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: black;">Rates : From Php 9.000 - Php 11,00</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sprouts PlayHub is an educational childcare center at 120 Amorsolo St., Makati that provides creative, fun and educational workshops for children. We believe in developing the whole-child and aim to provide a variety of activities to suit different interests and learning styles. Our teachers are licensed and trained educators who have extensive experience with working with children. At Sprouts PlayHub, your kids get to learn and have fun in a warm and nurturing environment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Choose the best learning activity for your kids this summer! Here at Sprouts PlayHub in Makati, our creative programs and small class size make optimal learning and enjoyment possible for your kids. Check out what we have in store for you. Call us now to register.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Young Artists Camp</strong> ( 4-12 years old ) Tue & Thu 10am-12pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In this program, kids will learn about the different styles and techniques of great artists through fun and child-friendly art activities. Each session will feature an artist for the day, and students will work with a variety of materials, get creative and express themselves through their artwork. Registration fee is inclusive of materials. P6,400 for 8 sessions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Junior Chefs </strong>( 4-12 years old )Wed & Fri 10am-12pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Junior Chefs will learn how to prepare delicious food from all around the world. Kids will not only become more confident in the kitchen but will also learn math and science concepts. From reading recipes to plating the food items, kids will not only acquire lifetime skills but may also develop entrepreneurial skills. Registration fee is inclusive of materials. P7,000 for 8 sessions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Kids Writing</strong> ( 6-12 years old ) Tue & Thu 2pm-4pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This program will help both eager and reluctant writers to express their thoughts better in writing. Kids will become familiar with the writing process and the steps to write better and longer paragraphs. Stimulating activities and games help start the brainstorming process while publishing of written work are done in creative ways. Registration fee is inclusive of materials. P6,400 for 8 sessions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Kuwento, Sulat at Laro</strong> ( 4-10 years old ) Wed & Fri 2pm-4pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This program will expose kids to relevant Filipino words and phrases which they can use in their everyday lives. Kids will listen to Adarna stories, sing Filipino songs as well as play games that are our very own. Registration fee is inclusive of materials. P6,400 for 8 sessions.</span></div>
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<b>1. HipHop Hooray by Mia Cabalfin</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Hiphop Hooray with Mia Cabalfin is packed with fun and energetic dance routines to keep your kids, teens (And even adults!) active, build self-confidence and develop artistic expression.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Mobile: (<a href="tel:09178880102" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: black; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.5s;" target="_blank">+632) 917 8880 102 </a> I<br />(+632) 372 4607 I (+632) 413 0804</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Email: <span id="cloak72351"><a href="mailto:haliilcruzballet@gmail.com" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: black; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.5s;">halilicruzballet@gmail.com</a></span></span></div>
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They offer Ballet Classes designed for kids 2-5 years old.<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">2. Get it Write - Writing Workshop</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>What</b>: Summer Creative Writing workshop for kids, teens, and adults. Maximum of 12 per group.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>When</b>: Classes start April 23, 2018 (Group 1 for ages 9 - 13 MWF 9:30AM - 11:30AM | Group 2 for ages 14 to 17 TTH 9:30AM - 11:30AM | Group 3 for ages 18 and up weekends, flexitime)</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">1. Back of the House Cooking Workshops</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">2. McDonalds KIDDIE CREW</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The McDonald's Kiddie Crew Workshop is a summer program designed for kids ages 6-12 years old. Each day is filled with fun activities that aim to build confidence, creativity and teach the importance of hardwork, discipline, teamwork, sharing and responsibility.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">There are two types of workshop options to choose from – the weekday workshop runs for 5 days and each day will last for 2 hours each. While the </span><strong style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 1px;"><em style="line-height: 17px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 1px;">new</em></strong><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">weekend workshop option is a 2-day workshop made of 3 hours each.</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 17px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 1px;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 1px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Kiddie Crew Workshop starts every 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM and runs for 2 hours. However, some stores may have different schedules. Please visit you nearest participating McDonald’s store to find out their schedule.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">You can visit your nearest participating McDonald’s store, fill up the application form and pay the registration fee. Visit <a href="https://mcdonalds.com.ph/index.php/content/page/kiddie_crew_2018" target="_blank">https://mcdonalds.com.ph/index.php/content/page/kiddie_crew_2018</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 17px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 1px;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 1px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Week 6: May 7-11</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 17px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 1px;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 1px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Week 7: May 14-18</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 17px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 1px;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 1px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Week 8: May 21-25</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 17px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 1px;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 1px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Week 9: May 28-Jun 1</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 17px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 1px;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 1px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Week 10: Jun 4-8</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 17px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 1px;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 1px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Week 11: Jun 11-15</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 17px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 1px;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 1px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Week 1: April 7-8</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 17px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 1px;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 1px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Week 2: April 14-15</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 17px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 1px;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 1px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Week 3: April 21-22</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 17px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 1px;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 1px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Week 4: April 28-29</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 17px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 1px;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 1px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Week 5: May 5-6</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 17px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 1px;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 1px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Week 6: May 12-13</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 17px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 1px;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 1px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Week 7: May 19-20</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 17px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 1px;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 1px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Week 8: May 26-27</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 17px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 1px;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 1px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Week 9: June 2-3</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 17px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 1px;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 1px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Week 10: June 9-10</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 17px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 1px;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 17px; text-shadow: rgb(255, 255, 255) 1px 1px 1px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Week 11: June 16-17</span></span></span></div>
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Let me know if you chance upon interesting and unique workshops so I can keep updating this for reference. Enjoy Mommies!<br />
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PattiePattiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151008635939502539noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32933648.post-85926122267298890912018-03-15T07:12:00.000-07:002018-03-16T17:35:33.512-07:00Raw Bites Box : Join the RawvolutionI guess it's safe to say that I thrive through constant movement. It's what keeps me energized, inspired and fit for my family especially my 2 kids. I teach an average of 6-8 Barre/Yoga classes a week and squeeze out workouts in between (spin and running) as much as I can. PROPER NUTRITION is key to sustaining this type of lifestyle. I don't really have a go-to diet and believe in "listening to my body" which for me means going 70% plant-based and allowing myself some room for cheat meals/alcohol (because I looove to eat and drink!). At the same time, I am a self-confessed serial snacker. I love to snack in between meals and my classes. I am always on the look out for healthier snacks.<br />
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I discovered this "healthy snack" subscription box called RAW BITES which is a first of its kind here in the country. You basically subscribe without really knowing exactly what you're going to get for that month. They surprise you with various healthy snacks you can enjoy. </div>
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Here's what was inside my MARCH RAW BITES (PREMIUM) BOX; </div>
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The Premium Box contains 15 various snacks - Php 1,945.00/month (with free shipping)</div>
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The snacks are carefully selected to meet at least 2 of the Raw Bites criteria :<br />
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These were my top favorites from the box;<br />
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Perfect as a pre or post workout snack</div>
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Here are the four (4) simple steps to remember:</div>
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1. Sign-Up. You can click <a href="http://www.raxbites.com.ph/">www.raxbites.com.ph</a> to make your order for as little as Php 1,345/month</div>
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2. Discover. Each month, you will receive a different set of munchies that you can enjoy.</div>
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3. Review. After enjoying the goodies, you can review them to earn Reward Points, </div>
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4. Earn. You can receive points to score bonus products on your next monthly Raw Bites Box.<br />
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Simple and Easy, right? Join the RAWvolution! Order Now!</div>
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*Incidentally, they will also be celebrating their anniversary next Month (April). Congratulations on a full year of providing guilt-free and guilt-less snacks for everyone. How awesome!</div>
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Cheers,</div>
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Pattiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151008635939502539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32933648.post-56504781360520471252018-03-01T03:08:00.000-08:002018-03-01T03:08:03.425-08:00Casa Poniente : Homemade Spanish Sardines Due to popular demand and requests, I am sharing this recipe of Homemade Spanish Sardines which is an oldie but definitely a goodie...<br />
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<b>HOMEMADE SPANISH SARDINES</b></div>
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12 pieces of small bangus</div>
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1 medium carrot</div>
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1/2 cup of green olives</div>
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1/2 cup of cornichons (small pickles)</div>
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<li>Layer about 4 pieces of sardines on top and repeat this layering process until you use up all of the bangus.</li>
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<li>Pour the water and EVOO. Make sure everything is submerged. If not, add more water. Cook for about 30 -45 minutes and then add the vinegar and cook for another 15 minutes. </li>
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Hope this inspires you to make your own sardines at home. Tell me about your version and how it turns out. I'd love to hear your stories in the kitchen. It's almost the weekend. Happy Thursday!</div>
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Pattiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151008635939502539noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32933648.post-44472172740617675612018-01-26T01:49:00.003-08:002018-01-26T01:49:31.412-08:00Lemoni Café Boracay : Breakfast All Day and Heavenly Desserts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="text-align: start;">Lemon I Cafe is literally found at the heart of D'Mall Boracay, Station 2. The bright green and yellow interiors will surely catch your eye. It has a quaint and relaxed ambiance to match the warm and very friendly staff. </span></div>
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We did our visit to the Cafe dinner time but we were also in the mood to sample some breakfast items as well because they are known as a breakfast place. Sharing with you the FEEL GOOD comfort food we enjoyed together; </div>
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<b>Vanilla French Toast with Mango and Banana</b></div>
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Their cafe is a popular breakfast destination so I couldn't leave without having at least one morning dish and this was a sweet and lovely start to our meal. </div>
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<b>Seared Tuna, Sautéed Spinach, Lemon Mash, Tomato Coulis, Olive Tartar</b></div>
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Php 500.00</div>
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<b>Swedish Meatballs, Lemon Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry and Cream Sauce</b></div>
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Php 460.00</div>
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<b>Greens, Fresh Shrimp, Mango, Herbs and Wasabi Dressing</b></div>
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Php 490.00</div>
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You CANNOT leave the cafe without sampling one (or all!) their desserts. They have a wide selection of mini cakes and goodies. </div>
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<b>Mango Madness</b></div>
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<b>Php 150.00</b></div>
I am a sucker for any dessert that has mango so I just had to try this mini cake which turns out to be one of their bestsellers. And yes! It was DIVINE! Luscious layers of graham crust and cream<br />
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<b>Belgian Chocolate Flourless Cake</b></div>
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Their tag line encapsulates the vibe of this quaint restaurant, "Warm us a sun, fresh as the lemon, we like to make you feel welcomed at home in our little restaurant." It's homey and sweet and leaves you with a bright smile on your face. </div>
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<b>LEMON I CAFE</b></div>
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D'Mall Square, Boracay Island</div>
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Malay, Aklan</div>
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Telephone No : * +63 36 288 6781 or 82</div>
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Email : lemonicafe@yahoo.com</div>
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Store Hours : Mon - Sun 7:00 am - 11:00 pm</div>
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Website : <a href="http://www.lemonicafeboracay.com/">http://www.lemonicafeboracay.com/</a></div>
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<br />Pattiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151008635939502539noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32933648.post-69547757604471504592018-01-13T01:00:00.000-08:002018-01-14T20:23:15.926-08:00Los Indios Bravos : Handcrafted Beers and Glorified Pub Grub Here's a little bit of history to start;<br />
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In the late 1800's Filipino intellectuals and warrior poets started using the word "Indio" (a supposed derogatory term used to refer to island natives) as a badge of honor and a source of pride. They eventually formed a society that fought for reforms for their countrymen and call themselves "Los Indios Bravos" - The Brave Natives. This gastropub is a tribute to all those pioneering men. Just like them, Los Indios Bravos aims to break new ground in Boracay by showcasing all-Filipino handcrafted beers on tap plus so much more - name it, Mediterranean, American, Dutch from all over the world.<br />
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Despite the location being far away from the famous White Beach where most of the happening restaurants are, <b>Los Indios Bravos</b> has been voted one of the Top Restaurants on the island. It is nicely hidden in one of the small streets leading to the other side called Bolabog where the kite surfers hang and play.<br />
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The space creates a laid back and chill island vibe combined with the authentic pub experience... warm woods, comfortable seating, leather bar stools. And as <b>GASTRO</b> (in Gastropub) stands for Gastronomy, we went all around the world with our meal.</div>
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<b>Bitterballen (Php 200.00)</b></div>
We started with some Dutch Beef Hash Croquettes served with curry ketchup and Dijon Mustard. I love the interesting texture when you bite inside the ball - it's warm, soft and pasty and the curry ketchup was awesome!<br />
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Los Indios Bravos embraces the Craft Beer Movement highlighting all local beers as it stays true to its mantra of putting Filipino first and taking pride of local products. </div>
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The Bitterballen was the perfect match to their <b>BEER SAMPLER PLATTER</b> local Craft Beer :<br />
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They offer a nice selection of Craft Beers which you can enjoy on tap or as a sampler like this.</div>
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From L-R : <b>Magma Bock - Pinatubo Brewery </b>(ABV 7.6%), <b>Boracay Pale Ale</b> (ABV 5.0%), <b>Golden Nectar Pilsner - Pinatubo Brewery</b> (ABV 5.5%) and <b>Brainstorm IPA - Pinatubo Brewery</b> (ABV 7.8%)<br />
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We also had this Flavorful Lamb Mediterranean sampler that came with warm pita and assorted dips. See below for the deets. </div>
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<b>Lamb Kofta (Php 395.00)</b></div>
Grilled Minced Lamb Skewers served with hummus, moutabel, fatoosh, cucumber raita and pita bread.<br />
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For a safe and very American taste, you can count on this dish. Always a sure winner for kids and kids at heart! An over the top (because of the cheese) classic.<br />
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And here's a taste of Germany and Hungary which was washed down perfectly with the beer shots.<br />
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A combination of Bratwurst, Cheese Bockwurst, Hungarian, Kielbasa in a mini table side grill with Mashed Potatoes, House Pickles with Curry Ketchup and Dijon on the side.<br />
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<b>Deep Fried Mars Bar (Php 250.00)</b></div>
Served with vanilla ice cream, chocolate "soil" and creme anglaise. What a perfect ending...especially for the kiddos!<br />
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<b>Henri</b> : Say it with me, Sofia, "I scream for ICE CREAM!!!"<br />
<b>Sofia</b> : *lost in her own sugar world"...I'm eating this whole thing Kuya. Mine, all mine.<br />
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Our expressions of delight enjoying our "Meal Around the World"</div>
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Sofia : Concentration level 100 while savouring each cheesy bite.<br />
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And here's me and J enjoying what we do best : Drinking and savoring each sip and each bite.<br />
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<b>Los Indios Bravos</b> offers glorified pub grub which goes beyond the usual selection of (mostly if not all) deep fried offerings. And it's no surprise because the menu was crafted by not one but TWO chef geniuses Kenneth Cacho and Norbert Gandler (mentor of the former) who have many years of experience under their belt and are both head instructors at a renowned culinary school in Manila. A Gastro+Pub in the true sense, a juxtaposition of fine dining "grub" combined with the pub crawl feel. I definitely have to come back and try all the other exciting things on the menu... Dino Ribs, Cowboy Steak, Veal Cheeks, Baked Oysters, Seafood Platter and more.<br />
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PS. I love this wooden detail of famous Indios on their Draft Beer Dispenser handles. Mabuhay ang Pinoy!</div>
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Directions : It's about a 5 minute walk from the back of D'Mall where Budget Mart is. You cross the lakeside and take the Old Bolabog Road in the same street as W Hostel, Lola's Pizza, etc. It's at the corner so you won't miss it!</div>
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<b>LOS INDIOS BRAVOS</b><br />
Road 1-A, Bolabog<br />
Malay, Aklan<br />
<b>Website</b> : <a href="http://www.losindiosbravos.com/">www.losindiosbravos.com</a><br />
<b>Facebook</b> : <a href="https://www.facebook.com/losindiosbravosboracay/">https://www.facebook.com/losindiosbravosboracay/</a><br />
<b>IG</b> : @losindiosbravos<br />
<br />Pattiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151008635939502539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32933648.post-79181587874689772362017-12-28T01:31:00.001-08:002018-01-04T18:23:31.726-08:00White House Beach Lounge : STILL The Ultimate and Hippest Chill Out Lounge in the Island<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Family-owned and Family-run resort by the Tirol family in the early 90's, Built by Leonard and Nenette Tirol, it started out as literally as a "White House" the family's vacation house (Puting Bahay) in what we now know as Station 1 which is the most prime portion of the island. It was one of the first known establishments in Boracay. I remember this was the "place to be" for happy hour and sunset cocktails back then when I used to frequent the island with friends and it STILL remains to be LIT until now. I was so excited to revisit it now with my family in tow.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">White House Beach Lounge now offers an all-day dining, chilling and lounging area where you can relax, enjoy the breathtaking view of the sea and sample their delectable and eclectic Filipino and International dishes. Newly refurbished and renovated, the look now is clean and luxurious yet maintains the chill vibe inspired by Blu Marlin Ibiza.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Their kitchen is run by renowned celeb chef Martin Jickain who curated a menu that focuses on a fusion of asian and continental creations inspired by his travels.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">What makes the <b>WHITE HOUSE</b> Lounge experience unique? It's all found in the SMALL DETAILS... cold towel upon arrival to feel refreshed, controlled music volume so it's never too loud and "in your face" allowing you to really enjoy great conversation (one of my pet peeves), a fully attentive and friendly staff plus an automated button available at your table so you can just press to order/pay your bill..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I wanted to cleanse from all the drinking the previous night so I stayed away from alcohol first and settled on a nice watermelon shake to start.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Every time I see <b>TRUFFLE FRIES</b> on the menu, I feel compelled to order it because let's face it, who doesn't love this? Truffle makes everything taste better. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>ANGUS SAMPLER</b>- 3 Juicy Australian Angus Sliders that comes with different sauces - blue cheese, BBQ sauce and a regular cheeseburger</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We also sampled their famous Four Cheese <b>PANIZZA</b> which is always hit with kids (and adults as well...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> It's a thin crust rectangular pizza cut into strips with shredded romaine, homemade chili oil and salsa on the side.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Step 1 : Get a bunch of romaine lettuce and some salsa and spoon it on one edge of the panizza strip....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Step 2 : Ready, Set, ROLL until the edge.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">OMFG! This was a real STAND OUT WINNER DISH! I say this with much enthusiasm and feeling! This was THE BEST DISH we had there (and possibly one of the BEST food discoveries during this trip!). It's mild-spiced kimchi fried rice topped with slightly sweet braised beef and a perfectly poached egg.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> TIP : This is best enjoyed by cutting through the poached egg and letting the silky velvety yolk flow through the beef and kimchi rice like lava. <i>Lami kaayo </i>(super delish in Bisaya).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Their manager Civi and I chilling by the newly refurbished pool in the background while exchanging notes about the resort and his journey into discovering the world of Bitcoin (if you are interested on it, follow him on IG <i>@bitcoins_and_boardshorts</i>). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>HappIEST</b> Hour Alert : They offer it <b>ALL DAY</b> from 7 am to 7 pm. 3 Local beers for Php 165 and 50% on all cocktails. Come on over for a beer or two, or three or MORE! Haha!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Cheers,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>WHITE HOUSE LOUNGE </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Station 1, Boracay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Website : whitehouseboracay.com</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">FB : www.facebook.com/WHBoracay/</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Email : boracaywhitehouse@gmail.com</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Telephone : +63 36 288 3675</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Mobile : +63 917 595 5995 (Globe) +63 999 880 2736 (Smart) +63 922 861 7134 (Sun)</span><br />
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<b>KASBAH</b> has already earned it's place as one of the Must Eats when you're in the Island. It was opened in 2008 by an English couple who fell in love with Morocco and its culture after a memorable trip there. With a few pieces of furniture that they brought back from their trip and an idea of putting up a small restaurant in mind, the couple started the first (and only) Moroccan joint in the island and in country in fact. Since then, they have been consistent in giving diners a unique and fantastic dining experience.</div>
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Kasbah is strategically located in Station One and has one the best views of the famous Boracay Sunset. I came over around 4:30-ish to enjoy their <i>Happy Hour</i> and some <i>Mezze</i> (appetizers). </div>
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One can never go wrong with some refreshing <b>Mojitos and Mezze</b> with this view, right?</div>
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Sharing with you what we had from sunset to Dinner... Enjoy!</div>
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<b>Kasbah Hummus </b>(Php 160.00)</div>
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A nice and welvety puree of chickpea combined with cumin, garlic, tahini and harissa</div>
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<b>Harissa Chicken Wings</b> (Php 295.00)</div>
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Moroccan version of "Spicy Wings" with preserved lemons and harissa dressing</div>
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The <b><i>Harissa</i></b>- a paste made of garlic, chillies, olive oil and salt which definitely added a nice fiery kick to the chicken wings. Woot! </div>
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<b>Gambas Marocain </b>(Php 410.00)</div>
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Huge Prawns cooked in a garlic <i><b>chermoula</b></i> sauce (a classic Moroccan marinade which is a delivious mix of fresh herbs - parsley, cilantro and garlic, earthy spices and preserved lemon to add acidity) served with a small side salad</div>
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<b>Seafood Tagine</b> (Php 235.00)</div>
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A stew of fish, prawn, squid and mussels in tomato sauce and saffron. You definitely have to order a Tagine when you're here because it is such a classic Moroccan dish. It is a slow-cooked stew made in a special earthenware also called a Tajine. </div>
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Moroccan Spiced Lamb Sausage (Php 450.00)<br />
This was smoky and flavorful but a tad bit dry. I love how the sauce accentuates the sausage though. It was perfect in between bites of the soft pita.</div>
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<b>Spaghetti with Meatballs </b>(Php 235.00)</div>
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One of their kid-friendly offerings which was a hit with my two little loves. This is their version of the classic Spaghetti and (lamb) meatballs. For a momma like myself, I really appreciate specialty restaurants that offer kid-friendly meals with a twist! </div>
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Sofia and Henri with the look of satisfaction from their enjoyable Moroccan pasta. Both their plates were wiped out clean.</div>
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I personally loooove Moroccan cuisine because of its incredible diversity, it's a mixture of cultures and nations - Arab, Moorish and Mediterranean influences. It abounds with a contrast of both strong and subtle spices plus intriguing flavor combinations.<br />
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KASBAH offers that and so much more. They host out-of-the-box events such as Baroque Interstellar Recorder Nights, Live Art Sessions and even Circus Acts to give you a truly unique and exotic dining experience. Stephen Lu, Kasbah's really cool manager, notes that "<i>It's not just about the food but the over-all experience</i>". We will surely keep coming back. In fact, we plan to spend our New Year's Eve dinner here in a few days.<br />
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I have heard a lot of buzz about Siargao, known as the "<i>Surfing Capital of the Philippines</i>" for quite sometime now and I was so curious as to what this island has to offer even to a NON-SURFER like myself. My husband planned a business trip here last week and I had to grab the opportunity to see the place myself and discover the so-called MAGIC of this island.<br />
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1. <b>GET A DIRECT FLIGHT</b>. A few years ago, there were only 1-2 flights a day to Siargao via Cebu Pac. From Manila, you would have to fly to Cebu first and then from there fly to Siargao. You would techically already waste a full day just travelling to get there. Thankfully now, <b>SKYJET</b> already offers a direct fight there! And I believe Cebu Pac will be offering direct flights already starting December. Woohoo! The ticket will cost you about Php <b>10,000.00 per pax</b>. We got ours with a 20% discount because we used a specific credit card so do watch out for those credit card promos.<br />
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Flying Time : 1 hour and 20 minutes<br />
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2. <b>RENT A MOTORBIKE</b>. This is the best way to get around the island.<br />
Rental Fee : Php 500.00 per day<br />
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3<b>. BRING CASH.</b> ATMs are hard to find around the island so it's best you already come prepared. There is an ATM outside the Airport though so you can also get from there as well before heading to your resort/hotel.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;">1. KERMIT SIARGAO</span></b><br />
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Kermit's Restaurant serves hands down <b>THE BEST</b> Italian Cuisine in the island. The place gives a true and authentic island feel and vibes. It's located off the main road making you trail the inner roads to find this gem. They have two dining places; one is a more chill-out casual setting with low tables and even hammocks (mostly for just in-house guests) and the other is the main dining area with an Al Fresco side. We are so fortunate to have met Gianni who was a gracious host to us with lots of stories to tell about the island and how Kermit came to be. He has truly found home and love in Siargao.<br />
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<b>Cold Cuts and Cheese Platter</b></div>
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Always great with Vino ofcourse (can you spot my glass?)</div>
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<b>Signature Pizza : Four Cheese (Parmesan, Provolone, Gorgonzola, Brie) with Mushrooms</b></div>
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Here at Kermit's, you customize your PIZZA and choose your own toppings. This was their recommended flavor, their bestseller : 4 Cheese Pizza. Most guests order it with Parma Ham but I opted for mushroom instead since we already had some charcuterie. It did not disappoint! I love the texture and lightness of their dough and the unique combination of the cheeses (the gorgonzola was the took the flavor up a notch!).<br />
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<b>Papardelle all' Antonio Php 400.00</b></div>
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Freshly made pasta with fresh shrimps in garlic, tomato sauce and chili</div>
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My husband was totally blown away by this pasta dish. He said he will keep coming back just for this dish alone!</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">I love that they make everything from scratch from their bread, pizza dough, pasta and their drinks. They use only the freshest local ingredients from the local market and combine it with imported ingredients from Italy.</span></div>
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... Oh and do yourself a favor and get yourself a GWAPITOS shirt for pasalubong! They have their main store (a nipa hut filled with their GWAPITOS merch) just beside the Main Dining area. </div>
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<b>Kermit Restaurant Siargao</b><br />
Purok 5, 8419 General Luna<br />
Siargao Island, Surigao Del Norte<br />
Contact # +63 977 856 33 21<br />
Website : <a href="http://www.kermitsiargao.com/">www.kermitsiargao.com</a><br />
FB : <a href="http://www.facebook.com/kermitsiargao">www.facebook.com/kermitsiargao</a><br />
IG : @kermitsiargao<br />
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Quick Trivia : Aventino's Pizza started in Cebu and not in Siargao. Mr. Ben Orozco bought it to the island in 2012. It started with just one branch and because of it's success they now have 3 branches in Surigao.<br />
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Our tummies only had room for 1 pizza and the sure choice was their signature TRICIA Pizza which is their bestseller.<br />
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It is a thick pizza made out of 3 layers of thin crust pizzas : (1) Meat (2) Veggies (3) Cheese.<br />
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<b> TRICIA PIZZA Php 360.00</b></div>
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According to Ben, "<i>thin na naging thick</i>", get it?</div>
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A quick snap with Ben, owner of Aventino's, who took time to tell us this pizzeria started and gave us more recommendations on activities to do in Siargao. Say hello to him when you see him around. They have a couple of villas at the back for rent which are so reasonable. We stayed their during our last 2 nights!</div>
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<b>AVENTINO'S PIZZA</b><br />
Poblacion, Purok Dos Siargao Island<br />
General Luna, Surigao Del Norte<br />
Facebook : <a href="http://www.facebook.com/AventinosPizzaPasta">www.facebook.com/AventinosPizzaPasta</a><br />
IG : @AventinosPizzaPasta<br />
Mobile : 0918 338 8961<br />
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<b><span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;">3. SHAKA</span></b><br />
When in Siargao, definitely SHAKA! This healthy nook had me at smoothie bowls. They serve breakfast all-day food in a casual and hip setting along the main road where you can enjoy the view of the sea.<br />
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<b>BOM DIA </b></div>
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Their signature POWER SMOOTHIE that's packed with anti-aging properties plus energy and immunity boosters that will definitely put you in the best mood~ </div>
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Acai + Mango + Banana + Pineapple + Berries + </div>
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Coconut Milk + Homemade Vegan Granola + Fresh Fruits + Grated Coconut</div>
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<b>SUPER BOWL</b></div>
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Natural Yogurt + Island Fruits + Quinoa + Vegan Granola + Honey + Grated Coconut</div>
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<b>GREEN OUT</b></div>
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Kale + Saluyot + Spirulina + Cucumber + Pineapple + Ginger + </div>
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<b>SHAKA BOWL</b><br />
Tourism Road, Cloud 9<br />
General Luna, Surigao del Norte<br />
Facebook : <a href="https://www.facebook.com/shakasiargao/">https://www.facebook.com/shakasiargao/</a><br />
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<b><span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;">4. BRAVO</span></b><br />
One Word : <b>POMADAS </b>for Php 50! Yes you heard it! <b>Fifty Peso Pomadas</b>, need I say more? And I don't know if I'm a lightweight but after having just one, I got a nice hit already (if ya know what I mean!). YAAAAS!<br />
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If you want a cheap no non-sense dinner of simple grilled meats and rice, you must make a stop here when while in the island.<br />
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<b>What to order? </b> Veggie Kabob, Grilled Fish (we had a medium sized lapu-lapu for only Php 250.00 the next night. I just forgot to take a photo!), Grilled Chicken, Grilled Longganisa/Chorizo<br />
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We had all of these for less than <b>Php 500.00</b>. Truly a "sulit" (value for money) meal!</div>
One of the best discoveries I had was Siargao's freshly baked Pan de Coco (Bread with Coconut Meat). OMG! You shouldn't miss out on this merienda. I found two stalls that set-up their little make-shift oven by the roadside every afternoon (around 3:30 pm onwards) located right beside the Town Church.<br />
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One of the best discoveries I had was THIS : Siargao's freshly baked Pan de Coco (Bread with Coconut Meat). OMG! You HAVE to get a hold of these heavenly buns while you're there. I found two stalls that set-up their little make-shift oven by the roadside every afternoon (around 3:30 pm onwards) located right beside the Town Church.<br />
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It's best when it comes just right out of the oven and you excitedly sink your teeth into the really hot bun which will let out steam on your first bite (warning: it may burn your tongue so be careful and give it a few blows first). Lami!<br />
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I had a notion that Siargao was all about SURFING but it's totally more than that! There are tons of activities you can do from lounging around and chilling with your choice of poison, sharing with you what we tried there;<br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;"><b>1. SURFING</b> </span>- Well, it IS the top activity here so I figured I might as well give it a shot. It also been on my bucket list for a long time. I channeled my inner Moana. "....See the line where the sky meets the sea, it calls me... " admit you sang that!<br />
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I popped my surf cherry. It was my first time to surf EVER EVER and I'm glad I experienced it here in the island. The going rate is <b>Php 500.00 </b>per hour to rent the surfboard and have an instructor with you. Thank you to my instructor Mau! I had an awesome time. I am now a convert, are you even surprised? It was AMAZING!<br />
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* Millenials hear this : You can even hire someone for <b>Php 300.00</b> per hour to get your IG worthy shots while surfing! hahaha!<br />
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The wonderful and awesome host Gianni (you won't miss him. He is the friendly Italian dude that warmly welcomes everybody) arranged this for us. Siargao's islands are truly worth seeing. You may course your bookings through Kermit's Resort.<br />
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We joined a special group that day for the Island Tour. We were 13 in all (12 girls one guy - the hubby was the only thorn amongst the roses). Half of them came to island alone. Most were mending and healing from a past relationship and others just wanted to seek adventure on their own. Well, they came to the perfect paradise.<br />
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<b>Price</b> : Php 1,000.00 which includes the tour of three (3) islands aboard their famous MARAJAW boat and an amazing local lunch of seafood, meat, rice, noodles and veg at Daku Island. Oh and it includes booze (beer and softdrinks) as well!<br />
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<b>Time</b> : 10:00 am - 4:30 pm<br />
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First Snap aboard the MARAJAW</div>
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1st Stop : NAKED ISLAND (It's called Naked because it literally does not have trees and just bare!)</div>
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2nd stop : DAKU (which means Big/Large in Bisaya) ISLAND where we had our sumptuous Filipino lunch</div>
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Veggie Kabob which was a big hit!</div>
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Last Stop : GUYAM ISLAND where we had our Complete Group Picture (missing in the pic was Mai (our guide) who took this picture. </div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">There a lot of places offering yoga classes but for those with their personal practice like myself, the world is my practice space. Always a joy to practice by the sea.</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;">4. MAPUPUNGKO TIDAL POOLS and BLUE LAGOON</span></b><br />
Unfortunately, we had no more time to do these tours because of the limited amount of time we had but this just gives us more reason to come back! These were two other recommended tours that are a must in the island.<br />
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Siargao what have you done? You've cast a spell on (the non-surfer turned surfing fan) ME. The island boasts of not just excellent waves but relaxed island vibes, great food, pristine undiscovered beaches and a practically unlimited supply of pan de coco and fresh coconuts.<br />
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I will be back. for sure.<br />
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"Til my next wave.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">'ve been experiencing a weird kind of chronic left knee pain for months now which would come and go (mostly after running/cycling and in some static stretches like the pigeon on the floor) plus my sporadic low back problem that always haunts me but because of my super busy momma schedule, I brushed these aside many times. I couldn't find "time" to have it checked because well... let's admit LIFE (work, teaching, travel, household, etc) always gets in the way. Mommies, I'm sure you know what I'm talking about. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-family: inherit;">Last night, I was FINALLY able to get my issues checked by a PT in the convenience of my HOME! Yes, I had a specialist come to our house to check my knee and my back. The hubby also had his long list of complaints (ankle, wrist and upper back) which were also assessed last night. No long queues/waiting time, no hospital, nothing... It was done in our house and while I was reviewing my son for his Mastery Test. How did I do it? Through this app called AIDE. It allows you to connect to get medical care from qualified medical practitioners straight from your phone! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ivan, the PT, was able to isolate that my knee pain was actually being caused by my super tight IT bands. I have to really allot time to stretch it out and was given specific exercises for these target areas. As for my low back, we did a short hot compress session and some core strengthening exercises. It felt good to know how I can manage my body issues to prevent further injury and it felt even better that I did without leaving the house! Awesome AIDE!</span></div>
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Pattiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151008635939502539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32933648.post-40492456177416793992017-07-13T00:20:00.000-07:002017-07-13T00:20:00.727-07:00Turning Japanese: Tuna Anatomy and The Uh-mazing TORO<div style="color: #535353; line-height: 16.6px; margin-bottom: 0.9em; margin-top: 0.5em;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Oh Toro, why do I love thee?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Toro is my weakness. It was love at first sight when my Dad first introduced me to it. And at that time I cared less and had no idea whatsoever that it was more than just "Tuna Belly Sashimi" until I became a chef and a serious foodie. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Toro literally means "to melt" and as the name suggest it literally feels like butter in your mouth. You could vividly see layers of fat and marbling which gives it an extra unexplainable umami flavor and texture. Sharing with you some interesting trivia about it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">TORO is not taken light but a damn SERIOUS business in Japan. Throughout the country, all of the <strong>blue fin tuna</strong> happen to be graded from the quality of the slices of oily meat which are extracted from them, especially the highly valued toro, typically the oily belly from the tuna. Tuna for the purpose of sushi happens to be <i>meticulously</i> taken care of, to make certain that the entire flesh will not be bruised or harmed. Once the raw tuna gets to the actual seafood marketplace, center examples of the tissue are generally obtained using a unique instrument in order for the pigment, consistency, and flavor from the meat to be evaluated prior to the tuna being valued. Although sushi includes many various tuna types such as yellow tail as well as big eye, excellent quality otoro is simply obtained from only the blue fin tuna.</span><br />
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Sushi at 6 am? HELL Yeah! This was the OTORO I had for breakfast at the famous Tsukiji Market during our last trip to Tokyo.</div>
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OTORO that you can get from the grocery....*sigh* Only in Japan</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Otoro is taken from the actual under-belly inside the tuna, and it is by itself separated into grades which happen to be recognized according to the marbling through out the steak, very similar to inside grading beef. By far the most precious o-toro or <u>otoro</u>, comes from the lower belly of the fish towards the head. <em><strong>Chutoro</strong></em>, a lower top quality, derives from the tuna belly at the center and rear through the tuna, which is not as much marbled when compared with <strong>otoro sushi</strong>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There is a unique taste to it. The amazing sirloin feel of raw tuna fuses together with the fatty tissue from the belly to generate a rich and creamy experiencing inside the mouth, along with the flesh from the tuna evaporating while you indulge in it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">An exceptional part of otoro is going to be soft pink together with vibrant white colored lines. Otoro comes with a lot of delicious oily lines, which typically give it that distinctive and magnificent tastiness. Chutoro is normally much less veined by means of fat, even though it remains a lot more oily compared with pieces from the higher area from the fish, including <em><strong>akami</strong></em>. Otoro is definitely most tasty throughout the winter months, once tuna acquire additional body fat, and might not be as incredibly tasty when out of season. It needs to always be consumed fresh, mainly because it doesn't last lengthy amounts of frozen periods.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Amazingly, o-toro sushi is not commonly consumed outside of Japan, even though it is oftentimes accessible in specialized Japanese dining establishments along the shorelines of America as well as in certain parts associated with Countries in Europe. Otoro represents a most enjoyable part of dining found in Japan, and a large number of blue fin tuna farmed all over the world land in typically the fish marketplaces linked to Japan, exactly where the o-toro will undoubtedly receive a more expensive price tag amongst sushi enthusiasts.</span></div>
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I can't wait until I get to taste this precious tuna part again. A few more weeks to go.... woohoo!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">ONSEN TAMAGO. This literally means "hot spring eggs) in Japanese. It refers to eggs that were originally prepared in hot spring waters to create silky egg whites and custard-like eggyolks. I fell in love with this egg the first time I ever tried it in one of my trips to Japan. I remember having it in Fuji-sawa which is a place surrounded by a lot of onsens.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The egg is perfectly poached inside the shell. The whites are still soft, delicate and silky while the yolk is a bit firm versus a regular soft boiled egg which has a firm egg but runny center. It is served with a special sauce - a mixture of dashi and kaeshi sauce. </span></div>
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<li class="li3"><span class="s1"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Make kaeshi (soy mirin broth): In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring to simmer soy sauce, mirin, and sugar until dissolved, stirring frequently; remove from heat. Let cool to room temp or chill as desired. I like to serve it slightly warm.</span></span></li>
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Pattiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151008635939502539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32933648.post-66106293554589814322017-07-11T05:05:00.002-07:002017-07-11T05:05:58.346-07:00Imahan : Sukiyaki Porn*** Warning : This is life-changing because you will definitely never eat Sukiyaki the same way again after having it this way.<br />
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Sukiyaki is one of the most popular and quintessential Japanese dishes that the world is familiar with. Classic as it is, they say that just very few people have actually had the "real thing". It is not until you've tried it from a Japanese person's home for dinner or have gone to a traditional inn or ryoutei (high-end traditional restaurant) where it is cooked for you at the table. This is because it is meant to be cooked at the table at home to at the table. We may all have encountered "sukiyaki" on some restaurant but if it's been cooked in advance inside the kitchen, it really isn't <i>sukiyaki</i>. That said, this was my first <b> REAL</b> sukiyaki experience. This is already my 5th trip to Japan and it is only now that I had a chance to have <b><i>Sukiyaki</i></b>.<br />
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<b>IMAHAN</b> inside the Takashimaya Times Square building had been recommended by friends and so I felt complacent that the indulgence would be worth it because it's a bit pricey. The cheapest standard Sukiyaki Beef Set is 4,650 Yen, about Php 2,100/ person and the full course with the highest quality of beef goes up to 13,500 Yen, a whooping Php 5,900/person * Big gulp*<br />
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No, I was not ready to go all out yet and wanted to test the waters on this one so we got the most basic Sukiyaki set and it was enough...<br />
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It is an art to cook sukiyaki table side. Everything is carefully set and prepared before the ritual starts.<br />
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The glorious thinly sliced wagyu is placed in the center together with raw egg which will serve as your dipping sauce. Can you see the marbling? Gaaah! At this point, I could already taste the buttery richness of the tender meat inside my mouth.<br />
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They also served a small plate of neatly placed vegetables and noodles; negi (a type of scallion), bamboo shoots, shitake, shungiku (garland chrysanthemum leaves), fish cake, tofu, and shiratake noodles.<br />
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When the whole mis-en-place was done, our server started by lightly beating the eggs with a small wooden whisk. He then placed just a small amount of sauce on the flat pan and started searing the 2 pieces of the prized wagyu. He made sure it was only cooked medium rare and immediately dropped the meat in the raw egg dipping sauce before serving it to us.<br />
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OMFG! The first bite was bliss. The tender, buttery, fatty and rich meat combined with the creaminess of the raw egg was just over the top... orgasmic! Paired with tender and sticky japanese rice, it was a match made in heaven. *Sigh*<br />
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I can't wait to go back to Japan in a few weeks to find yet another place to enjoy Sukiyaki as life-changing as this!<br />
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Sayonara,<br />
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Pattie<br />
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<br />Pattiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151008635939502539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32933648.post-78299739650943932362017-04-11T02:56:00.002-07:002017-04-11T02:56:18.258-07:00Breakfast and Snack Staple: BASIC HONEY & NUT GRANOLA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's no secret that I loooove granola! I've been baking my own for many years now and in fact have given it away as gifts (Christmases and birthdays!). It is so simple and really delish (give it a try and you'll me amazed how easy peasy it is!).<br />
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Here are some of my granola pics through the years... *taken from my past IG posts<br />
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I have shared my tried and tested recipe to a lot of family and friends already and they've discovered and made their own versions (modifying the nuts, seeds and dried fruits!).<br />
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Every time I post about this in IG and most recently IG stories, I get a lot of recipe requests so I am (finally) sharing it here on my blog for everyone's reference! </div>
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<span style="background-color: initial; color: black; letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: 25px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 cup almonds (or assored nuts of your choice - have fun and be creative!), divided</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: initial; color: black; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.5px;">2/3 cup honey</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: initial; color: black; letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: 25px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1/8 teaspoon almond extract</span></span></div>
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<span style="letter-spacing: 0.5px;">1/4 teaspoon cinnamon</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: initial; color: black; letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: 25px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">*optional : dried fruit/berries/etc. - my fave seeds are sunflower and pumpkin which are available in Healthy Options and some local groceries (i.e. SM Aura)</span></span></div>
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<li style="background-color: initial; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; line-height: 20px; list-style: none; margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">2. In a small pan, combine honey and coconut oil, and heat for 40 seconds. Stir to dissolve the coconut oil, and add the vanilla extract.</span></li>
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You're Welcome Guys! Please tag me @sliceofpattie on your granola adventures. I'd love to hear from you and learn from your combinations!<br />
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Have a Blessed Holy Week.<br />
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Cheers,<br />
PattiePattiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151008635939502539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32933648.post-18468635722704087552017-03-13T14:55:00.001-07:002017-03-13T14:55:17.912-07:00Kusina ni Tito Ernie : Comfort Food in Palawan We visited Palawan trip a fews ago to visit one of our bestest couple friends who moved back to the island recently. Though our trip was rather short (I tell you, 3 days is NOT enough to go around), they took us to some of their favorite foodie spots. Kusina ni Tito Ernie (Uncle Ernie's Kitchen) was on of them.<br />
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It was a bit tricky to get to this small Bahay kubo-type gem but it was so worth the travel from where we were staying. We were greeted by Pablo, the son of Tito Ernie himself who served us with a smile all throughout.<br />
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<b>Kusina ni Tito Ernie</b> gives a modern twist to everyday home-cooked comfort food. JP and Kate love going to this place so they really made sure we made a pitstop here during our short trip. And I completely understood why. The place is downright homey, in an open breezy set-up and most importantly is that they prepare all their meals fresh (mostly made from scratch) and even bake their own bread (their kamote bread is a MUST!).<br />
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THIS. Their signature <b>Sampaloc Drink</b> (<b>Php 70.00</b>) which was a real winner for me. It's served with ice and in a glass lined with sugar to add to the sweet-sour and distinct sampaloc juice. I would come back just for this alone. </div>
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Another thing you don't want to miss is their freshly baked homemade <b>Kamote Bread </b>(<b>Php 100.00</b>) with cheese pimiento and pate! The kamote bread is delicately soft and goes well with the duo spreads.<br />
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This is JP's favorite, their <b>Home Smoked Bacon Sandwich</b> (<b>Php 200.00 </b>for the small and <b>Php 250.00</b> for the large) which is one of their best sellers. Too bad I didn't get to eat it but based on my friend's reaction and how fast he inhaled it, I think it is worth a try!</div>
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This was my order because I always feel nostalgic about <b>Tortang Talong with Tinapa</b> (<b>Php 250.00</b>) . I loved it ever since I discovered to eat it with sweet catsup (haha!). It is served with mountain rice, atchara and catsup, ofcourse!<br />
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And even if we were stuffed from our main lunch meals, we couldn't resist dessert. In fact, we ordered two. First is this <b>"Champ" O Rado</b> (<b>Php 90.00</b>) chocolate rice porridge that came with fried dilis. I've always loved this combination, classic play of sweet and salty so this was needless to say a CHAMP for me.<br />
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If you do find yourself in the island, do yourself a favor and enjoy a comfort meal (or two) in this place.<br />
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Pattiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151008635939502539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32933648.post-2318763010791583582016-09-20T00:14:00.000-07:002016-09-20T00:37:59.670-07:00Top 10 Eats in FUKUOKA Japan is most certainly one of our favorite places on earth and so my hubby and I decided to make it a tradition since we discovered Osaka 3 years ago to do a <b>JAPAN FOOD TRIP</b> at least once a year. Last year we went twice (Osaka and Tokyo) and this time it was to discover the culinary wonders of <b>FUKUOKA</b>.<br />
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It was our first time to explore this city so I was excited and giddy as you can imagine. We arrived at the city around 8 pm and we were determined to start our Food Trip the moment we got our of the airport. With our luggages in tow, we rode the airport shuttle which brought us to the subway station where we navigated our way to the Hakata Station where we set-off to find some <b>Yatai Stalls</b>. It wasn't as easy to find as we thought, it took us about 45 minutes of walking and a whole lot of asking help from locals before we finally found the strip.<br />
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Yatai stalls are open air food stands that are the city's best known symbol. Each stall can fit just about 7-8 people where you enjoy an al fresco dining experience by the water. My first three entries can be found in the Yatai Stalls located along the Canal City area.<br />
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1. <b>HAKATA RAMEN</b><br />
The main characteristic of HAKATA Ramen is the thick white soup made from pork bones (called Tonkotsu). The noodles are slightly thinner than the usual ramen and the toppings are quite simple; cha-su (pork), chopped scallions, thinly sliced mushrooms and some sesame seeds. The red pickled ginger is also optional and is served on the side.<br />
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2. <b>ODEN</b><br />
Oden is a Japanese hotpot dish in which ingredients are slowly simmered in a soy sauce soup base. You can vary different ingredients but the usual ones are daikon radish, boiled eggs, fish cakes, etc. I tried the fishcake and tofu and loved it especially with the touch of spicy yellow mustard.<br />
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3. <b>YAKITORI</b><br />
Yakitori is also a must when you try theYatai Foodstalls. These sticks taste best with a nice and cold asahi! It's always a great combination.<br />
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4. <b>BAKE'S CHEESE TART</b><br />
Why are little tart's so addicting? First it's the PASTRY: it is tempered and baked TWICE which gives it a crunchy bite with the outer shell slightly overbaked to add to the texture. Next is the CREAM CHEESE FILLING that's creamy but at the same time light and airy. It's a delightful contrast to the firm and crunchy crust. Lastly is that they are FRESHLY BAKED and they stress this because the ladies selling and packing them are all wearing shirts stating this. You go into the store and while patiently waiting in line (there's ALWAYS a line at least in the Tenjin Branch which we visited thrice!) you see non-stop action from their bakers continuously putting out batches and batches of freshly baked ones from their oven. For me, it is best eaten at room temperature but you can enjoy them chilled or heated as well. The cheese aroma that wafts out from them is heavenly. That's why we had to go back three times for it during our trip! Take note that they limit only 12 pieces maximum per person per visit! :)<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; line-height: 22.4px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.4px;"><b><i>Mentaiko</i></b> is the marinated roe</span><span style="color: black;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22.4px;"> of pollock and cod. It has a very delicate, creamy, salty taste and flavor. The spicy variety of mentaiko is product of Fukuoka so I really made sure to try this and bring some home so I can whip into a pasta sauce with some butter! Ah! Just thinking about this makes my mouth water. </span></span></span><br />
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Since I fell in love with Mentaiko, this is the next best thing. I found this on an artisan bakeshop inside Parco Mall (again just by chance since I'm always in the lookout for food!). Freshly baked Baguette with a generous spread of mentaiko and butter. The<br />
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7. <b>ICHIRAN RAMEN</b><br />
Ive had a lot of of Ramen in my life and I must admit that this is possibly one of THE best ramens I have ever had. <a href="http://sliceofpattie.blogspot.com/2016/09/ichiran-ramen-ramen-worth-dissecting_9.html" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to find out how I dissected it to be the <b>BEST RAMEN</b> I've ever tasted. You will thank me for it!<br />
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8. <b>YOSHIDEN UNAGI</b><br />
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9.<b> GREEN TEA POPSICLE</b><br />
If you love the REAL strong taste of green tea and not the milked down and toned down one, try this brand and you won't be disappointed! ;)<br />
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10. <b>SUSHI/SASHIMI IN A BOX</b><br />
You cannot leave Japan without stuffing yourself with sushi and sashimi... And that's exactly what we did! Toro and Hamachi are my favorites followed by Uni and Hotate. You don't have to look far to find good and fresh seafood in Fukuoka. For instance, the picture above is from the main Mitsukoshi supermarket in Tenjin where they have a huge section of fresh sashimi and sushi for a very reasonable price. You can grab a few boxes and either take it home or enjoy it there on the tables they have at the center. The hubby and I had sushi for lunch every single day we were there....no kidding! hahaha!<br />
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There you have it folks! My top 10 for this Fukuoka Trip! Feel free to tag me in your food trip and food discoveries in Fukuoka. I would love to hear from all of you!<br />
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Pattiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151008635939502539noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32933648.post-46251938770353200362016-05-21T19:52:00.001-07:002017-08-24T00:20:41.274-07:00RECIPE HACK : Calamansi Muffins Calamansi muffins are a must in Boracay. I've been a fan of Real Coffee Boracay and their muffins since I first discovered it years ago. And when I like something, I usually try to make it myself. I have experimented and researched on couple of recipes and finally found my signature recipe. So here it is folks, my own version of the famous Boracay Calamansi Muffins. Enjoy!<br />
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1/2 cup butter<br />
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1. Mix flour, baking powder and salt together in a bowl. Set aside.<br />
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3. Cream butter and sugar for 2-3 minutes.<br />
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Last Saturday, I baked a special batch for my Saddle Row students who attended my 60-minute Beached Ride as reward. That's moi holding up the muffins! Hahaha!<br />
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Happy Sunday guys!<br />
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cheers,<br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You can find this practically in any food court or local restaurant in the city. This is the most common thing that people order. This traditional Singaporean dish has inspired my cooking in a lot of ways. My family actually loves it when I make our Tinola (chicken cooked in ginger broth) Hainanese style complete with the three dipping sauces. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">During this trip, the first meal we had was S's birthday salubong at Chatterbox located at 5th level of the Mandarin Orchard. It's an award winning place that serves this specialty. The portion is generous and the chicken meat is lean and tender. It is served with very flavorful sidings of ginger paste, thickened soy sauce and chili sauce. The catch? It comes with a bit a hefty price though, the full chicken rice set goes for $32! I know, it IS a bit indulgent BUT we had a reason to celebrate and thus having my favorite dish at a 5 Star Hotel with my most favorite people in the world was totally acceptable *wink wink*. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you're on a budget thought, do not fret because you can find this dish practically everywhere in the city. Every foodcourt and local restaurant (no matter how big or small) would have this on their menu. It's a signature dish that you shouldn't miss. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Laksa is another iconic dish in Singapore and surely you will find it anywhere. But this special laksa still from Chatterbox at the Mandarin Oriental goes beyond the usual. It's a premium or should I say UPGRADED Laksa. The lobster laksa has a very flavorful and colorful broth served with generous chunks of lobster meat, tau pok (bean curd puffs), fish cakes and sliced quail eggs. How can you possibly resist? But ya, it comes with a price tag. It's $36 per order so you must really have a reason to celebrate when you get this! Happy Birthday S!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">*location : Chatterbox at the 5th floor of Mandarin Orchard, 333 Orchard Road, Singapore 238867 </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">3. BARLEY WATER WITH WINTERMELON</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'm a sucker for natural and homemade drinks as you know so I had to give this a shot. It's a very mild flavored drink that offers a lot of heath benefits. You will find this in a lot of stalls and stores as well. Barley water has been used in many ways to improve health. It has been given as a pap for infants, a balm for digestive systems, a soothing drink for sore throat, cure for UTI, etc. I plan to do more research on it so I can make it at home! Ha!</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">4. KAYA TOAST WITH SOFT-BOILED EGGS</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This is a traditional Singapore breakfast meal and I had it twice during this trip. Kaya Toast is basically toasted bread filled with butter and Kaya (special aritsan jam made from eggs, sugar, coconut milk and pandan leaves). It is often served with soft-boiled eggs and hot tea or coffee. Ya Kun Kaya has been around since the 1940's and has been serving the same menu (consisting of this Kaya Meal set) ever since. It as over 40 outlets all around Singapore so you are sure to catch it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I went for the Value Kaya Meal Set which is served with 2 soft-boiled eggs and a strong and full-bodied milk tea (which my kids both fell in love with!). I imitated what the locals did and put a small amount of light soysauce on my eggs and pepper before breaking and mixing them together. It</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">5. SAMBAL STINGRAY</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I know, I know...the idea of a eating a stingray may be daunting to many but really it is something one must try even just once. This is one of the things I look forward to every time I visit a Hawkers Market. I was so excited to have it again after a long time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Grilled stingray has a rich and fleshy texture. They cook it with Sambal sauce typically made with a nice mix of chili, shrimp paste,fish sauce, garlic, giner, shallots, sugar, scallions and lime juice. It's really this secret mix that is key to how flavorful your stingray will be. In addition, the dish is served with what they call <i>chinchalok</i> which is their version of our <i>bagoong (</i>fermented shrimps, onions and lime juice). The only downside for me is that I am forced to eat it with rice, lots of it! Oh no! I just cannot resist. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">*location: Ming Yen BBQ : Stall 55-57, Lau Pat Sat Hawker's Market, 18 Raffles Quay, Singapore 048582</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">6. MUTTON SATAY WITH PEANUT SAUCE</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Satay typically means grilled meat served with peanut sauce. It's birthplace is in Indonesia but it a popular dish around countries like Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. We ordered different satays in one of the dinners we had at a famous Hawkers Market (chicken, beef, shrimp, etc.) but this was a real STAND-OUT because of it's unique and distinct flavor. Each bite of the meat bursts with rich spices that's been deeply absorbed by it and that mildly spiced thick peanut sauce is just a perfect compliment. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">7. FRESH COCONUT ICE CREAM</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I decided to treat myself with this ice cream during our last night in Siloso Beach, Sentosa Island. Co Nut Ink is actually a concept from a small stall in Chatuchak market in Bangkok and was brought to Singapore. They serve fresh homemade coconut ice cream - for those who are curious, it's made with milk so to all my vegan friends, sorry :( One order is a scoop of ice cream inside a coconut shell topped with salted peanuts. It also comes with a small shot of coconut water. It's a little piece of heaven! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This was my new discovery on this trip! This is a well-loved local dish of light, bouncy and airy fisballs made from yellow tail that comes in piping hot clear broth and some spicy dry noodles on the side. Love at first bite!</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">10. YUZU HONEY DRINK</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Thanks to my daughter S for this discovery. They were sampling this product at the food court of Takashimaya on our last day and S was able to taste it. She kept insisting to go back to the stall and I finally I gave in. And she was absolutely right. This was surprisingly amazing. Yuzu + Honey = Awesome :) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Well folks, that's it for now. I hope this list made you drool a little and inspire you to plan a trip to the Merlion City soon. Feel free to use it as reference should you decide to go. See you LAH!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Please do follow me on instagram @sliceofpattie and use my </span>hashtag #sliceofpattie for any of your food adventures! I'd be happy to hear from you guys!</span></div>
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There is no double that Dear Darla is my absolute favorite flavor in Yellow Cab Pizza. So imagine what a delight it was to make it myself? I was invited over to Yellow Cab Eastwood to join in their "Build Your Own Pizza" activity. I discovered all the ingredients that goes into this uh-mazing flavor (I wish I could tell you though but that's a company secret! hahaha!). </div>
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Complete with apron and hairnet, they welcomed me to their kitchen and let me set up my base dough. Their head chef gave clearcut instructions on what ingredients to use. We had to carefully measured and weighed each ingredient to make sure we maintain the consistency and quality of the flavor. </div>
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Sporting my citibank Toque, I present to you my very first Yellow Cab Pizza which I prepared.</div>
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Apart from this original Dear Darla flavor, Yellow Cab also now offers a new version with Ricotta Cheese and Roasted Garlic. Doesn't that sound equally awesome as well?<br />
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Pattiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151008635939502539noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32933648.post-4812855505426220392015-07-03T22:59:00.003-07:002015-07-03T23:02:51.787-07:00Juicesabel : Vegan Cheeseburger even Kids Will Enjoy<span style="font-family: inherit;">I was on yaya and driver duties basically the whole summer and so after teaching my class a few weeks ago, I decided to take the kids out for lunch. I've been seeing a lot of posts about this place called Juicesabel on my FB page (mostly from the Vegan group I'm part of) and so I decided to try it out that day. Juicesabel is truly a gem both for Vegans, Trying-to-be Vegans and Non-Vegans. It turned out to be a great post yoga (for me) and post-gymnastics (for my kids) dining place.</span><br />
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The only downside is that it's a bit tricky to get there. It actually took me 3 tries before I found it because it is so easy to miss. This all-vegan cafe is literally under the Kalayaan-Edsa bridge (at the other side of the Ministop in Kalayaan). You have to be extra alert!<br />
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It's a tiny and cozy joint which sits about 8-10 max with just 2 tables and a mini bar. My kids instantly felt at home in the place as seen in the photo below with S without shoes and her feet up! (Oh Sofia!)<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">They serve cold-pressed juices with no sugar, no water added and no preservatives which they make daily. I tried their Oh Malunggay : </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Kale + Malunggay + Apple + Pineapple. Php 150.00</span></div>
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We ordered this pasta dish which was their Lunch Special that day. It had chunks of taste veggie "meat" and topped with plant-based cheese! The portion was huge and we even had to take out the leftovers.</div>
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Their patty is made from carrots and beets and served in a wheat pandesal bun. It actually tasted so close to eating a beef burger or at least I was able to get H to eat it! Hahaha! (sneaky sneaky!)</div>
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Little H sampling this burger. His main comment was that it tasted a bit "different". I hope by that he means different in a good way! :)</div>
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The owner Isabel (thus the name JuiceSABEL) got so entertained with the energy of these two that she treated them with a creamy cup of vegan coconut ice cream smothered in chocolate sauce! So SWEET of her!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We all enjoyed our quick plant-based and animal-approved lunch in Juicesabel. You can't go wrong with it's reasonable prices, portion size and homey ambiance. See you again Isabel!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">cheers,</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 18px;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">JUICESABEL</span></b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">3800 Kalayaan Avenue, Baranggay Pinagkaisahan, Makati</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">juicesabelph@gmail.com</span></span><br />
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