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Best Traditional Chocolate Cake – Karen’s Chocolate Ganache Cake

I’ve previously declared Classic Confection’s Nono’s Oblivion as the best chocolate cake. That was a special kind of chocolate cake made with praline and mousse. For the traditional 3 layer chocolate cake with filling and frosting, the best cake I’ve ever eaten is Karen’s Kitchen’s Chocolate Ganache Cake. Thanks to Maribel who sent me thisContinue reading “Best Traditional Chocolate Cake – Karen’s Chocolate Ganache Cake”

Lunch at California Pizza Kitchen

It’s really hard to be in several homecoming committees. There are so many meetings and it’s really hard work. All we do is work, work, work. But I’ll do anything to serve my batchmates and help make our upcoming homecoming a big success. I’ll even work during lunch at CPK. 😉 The Original BBQ ChickenContinue reading “Lunch at California Pizza Kitchen”

sICAt tayo – ICA Batch 84 Homecoming

I’ve written several times about our HS homecoming specially about the food we eat during dance rehearsals. After months of planning, practicing and worrying it’s finally happening in 12 days. I’m inviting everyone to come and watch. Our host is Edu Manzano and our guests are Piolo Pascual, Akihiro Sato, Ai Ai de las Alas,Continue reading “sICAt tayo – ICA Batch 84 Homecoming”

Potluck series part 3

Another rehearsal means another potluck dinner. Our HS homecoming is in 2 weeks and we’re down to the last few rehearsals. That means the potluck series will be over soon. I feel sad. some of my beautiful classmates Usually I email my classmates to ask them what they will bring for the potluck dinner andContinue reading “Potluck series part 3”

Bellini’s Orange Cake

Mila and Marilou gave this orange cake from Bellini’s for my birthday. I absolutely love this cake! small orange cake The cake is very moist and topped with crunchy bits and candied orange rind. This cake is supposed to be refrigerated. I like eating the cake cold straight from the ref but the best wayContinue reading “Bellini’s Orange Cake”

Manila in the 60s

I received these colored pictures of Manila in the 60s through email. Everything looked so clean then. The streets weren’t clogged with traffic, the city wasn’t over populated and it was safe to walk anywhere. Pasig river Dewey Boulevard (now Roxas Blvd) Avenida Rizal Ayala Avenue in Makati

Lunch at H.K. Choi

H.K. Choi opened last October 13, 2009 at the Atrium of SM Megamall. I was excited to try this restaurant since it was being managed by Choi Garden. I wondered if the food was as good as the original. These hanging lamps rotate on their own. Oh, the wonders of things made in China. MilaContinue reading “Lunch at H.K. Choi”

Why I live in the Philippines

I don’t know who wrote this but I found this in my inbox and thought I’d share it with everyone. Do you agree with what he wrote? My comments are in orange.When I travel, people often ask me why I live in the Philippines?Well here it is.. It is the only place on earth where…Continue reading “Why I live in the Philippines”

Dinner at Annapolis Seafood Palace

Last month we celebrated my cousin Stanley’s birthday at Annapolis Seafood Palace. He lives in Texas but he happened to be in the Philippines when his 50th birthday came up. It had to be a big celebration for such a milestone. Annapolis Seafood Palace is located in Annapolis St. in Greenhills. It’s on the sameContinue reading “Dinner at Annapolis Seafood Palace”

Windows 7 Burger King Whopper

When Windows 7 launched in Japan, Microsoft ran a promotion with Burger King and released the The Windows 7 Whopper. It costs ¥1,450 or US$16 or P766. It was 5-inches tall, contained 7 patties that weighed 791 grams or 1.74 pounds of beef for a total of 1,000 calories for the whole burger. It wasContinue reading “Windows 7 Burger King Whopper”