Laduree is the Best! (Paris, France)

Laduree Pastries are the Best!

When in Paris, never miss out on Laduree!  Try their macaroons and other pastries.  They are one of bests in the world!  Dining at their restaurant was also a pleasant experience.  ^^  Just be prepared to spend a little more. ^^

Choco Marble Brownies for December!

Allow me to greet the December celebrants a Happy Birthday with this Moist Choco Marble Brownies!

Choco Marble Brownies for ...

Over2a, Chris, Ditch, sis Guada, Naima, Neil M., Kat, Paulo B, Guillaume, Dale, Hazel, Roger, Burt, Klifford, Rose, Tita S, Jess M., Leonard, Angel B., Ericson T., Bem-bem, and Kuya Jess.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Decadent Chocolate Cake for November

Decadent Chocolate Cake for All November Celebrants!

Sorry for the super belated greetings ...

To Janey, Sonya, Anne, Wenjie, Charlene, Bunny, Ellie, Michael Jade, Achi, Carol, Tiff, Annabelle, Cindy, Jenny, Nelvin, Amina, Nove rei, Mymy, Mama, Jon, Grace, Ronoel, Paul, 5chim, Mayen, Ama, Richie, and Ruchi ...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Enjoy the cake ^^

(Made the cake myself but I'm not happy with texture of the cake yet. The frosting is really yummy though yum yum ... One of these days I'll share the recipe of this decadent chocolate cake here.)

Happy Birthday October!

October 2008
Davao City, Philippines

Happy Birthday to all October Celebrants!

October seems to be the month when most of my friends were born! Parents must be very active around January (^^;).

Happy Birthday Brian E, Mark Y., Arceline, Kenneth, Scarlett, Phillip dG, Marlon, Jon E., Kre, Guama, Ed G., Masanori, Sydney, Brad, Peter, Mindy, Marga, Dwight, Arvin, Romsil, Tomoko, Richie, Bing, Crazydigger, Garry, Shirley, Mark, Uncle Pepito, Debbie, Cole, Uncle Igi, Jason Rey, and Cating (sorry ha ^^)

If I missed your birthday, I'm so sorry. Please help me update my calendar and send me an email with your birthday (^o^)/ (I hope I can keep this up)

Picture: Multiple flamed candle over Brownies (Recipe will be posted on this site soon). Just set your camera to shutter speed priority and then set it in a speed that's not too fast but not too slow (will depend on the lighting available). For this I think I used 2"5 (^o^)/ Don't forget to blow the flame around while the shutter has not clicked yet.

Queen Productions

A Queen clad in Kimono
(Sushi Food Design as part of our Kaiseki course in Kyoto)
February 2008

I got tagged ... something about boosting my technorati rating. I haven't even checked my technorati rating but a part of me just wants to give back so here it is. ^^

presenting a meme from the queen’s production:

Is your Technorati number a goner? Then in the spirit of 8 of 2008, let’s see if we could bring it back to life! I have randomly selected 8 bloggers below. Publish this post in your blog and tag 8 other bloggers by simply adding them on to the list. (Do not replace, just keep on adding! Yes let’s hope a long list!) It’s real easy! Tag others and see your Technorati Authority increase exponentially! And what are the benefits of Viral Linking?

- One of the fastest ways to see your Technorati Authority explode!;
- Increase your Google PageRank fast;
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- Build your community
- Make new friends!

And these are the people who already took part on this tag:

Reyna Elena, Bluep, Kotsengkuba, Jojitah, Pusa, Malen, YoungCanCook, Chuva, Kengkay , Max Female Beauty, Ely, Manilenya, Vanidosa, Repah, The Pinoy Entrepreneur, Rhapsody, Sherliz, Fortuitous Faery, Bisdak Babbles, Princess Ody, Gingmaganda, GMirage, Celia Kusinera, LittleMsFirefly, Shiela , Idel, Levian, Elaine, Stephen, Lizeth, Rey Ian, Sam, Oni, Sunjun finance, Joan, Cating, Ceblogger, ellecul, Romsil, Parkmall Cebu, Freeze, Beej & Benj.

Fish balls ala Thailand

June 5, 2008
Bangkok, Thailand

Don't they look delicious?! Classic fish balls with a twist! When in Thailand, everything seems to be dipped in their very own sweet and sour chili sauce or cooked in coconut cream. I just love their food!

Share a cup with me

Mocha Blends, Asiatown IT Park
Cebu City, Philippines

These were taken during one of our (former officemates and friends) coffee sessions right at the ground floor of my former office in Cebu City. The coffee shop just recently opened back then. It was where we splurged our winnings! The good old days. (^O^)/

Think of this site when you are on a break, relaxing, sipping a glass of coffee. Let me be your coffee companion. If you don't go for coffee, I can be your tea companion as well. I'm flexible, whatever you prefer. hehehe (^O^)/

Bacon Anyone?

March 2008
New Otani Hotel Osaka, Japan

It's no secret! I'm a bacon lover. These, so far, are the crispiest I've ever had. Missing them already.

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Most unforgettable Bacon TV commercial: Coffee at Bacon na lang dear! (^O^)v

My Basil Tree

February 20, 2008
Garden@Home

Can you call a Basil plant a tree? or is it just a shrub? Bought this one from a local mall for 50 pesos. The roots have started developing already so it was not hard to replant it. It has been the source of many pesto dishes for me! Since then I've bought Tarragon, Rosemary, Dill, Mint, and Parsley as well! Planning to start my own herb garden! Haven't used any of the other herbs, except for the Rosemary, in any dishes though. Still looking for recipes for them ^^If you have one, please share! ^^

A Different Perspective

March 1, 2008
Osaka Aquarium, Japan

1st Picture: Maybe solitude isn't that bad at all. Basking at one's magnificence.

Behind glass aquariums these jellyfish are so elegant and lovely to watch. However, seeing one in the open sea, while SCUBA diving, makes me wanna grasp for air and change direction. (^O^)v

My Porterhouse Steak

March 20, 2008
At home, Davao City

First time for me to prepare steak for the family. The pressure was on as the rib-eye steak we had at goku's place was really amazing. Marinated it with olive oil, mustard, rosemary, thyme, and pepper. Had to make my own gravy from scratch as well. The outcome: we loved it! The herbs were so aromatic, it made the beef very appetizing. I'm still not so good with sauces though. On its own, the sauce wasn't what I envisioned it to be. But with the steak, it tasted pretty well. (^^;)

Today, papa came home with a new set. He said that it's for next week. hihihi ^^

Lone Survivor

March 14, 2008
At home.

Craved on Ferrero Rocher after finishing my Almond Crunch. Exactly a month after, only 1 survives. Played with it a little, highlighted it with oranges on the background. Lighting at our ref was the best I could find at 10pm. After which, it went straight to my mouth. (^^;)

Almond Crunch

February 15, 2007
Dinner table, At home

What's left of the almond crunch my sister sent me! This is so yummy! Anyone who has a recipe how to make this please teach me! Chocolates have always been my favorite! Mix them with nuts (my 2nd favorite munch food) and I go crazy!

Comfort Food: Pesto Spaghetti

My very own comfort food.
Basil Pesto Spaghetti topped with extra garlic and walnuts!
Forgot to sprinkle parmesan cheese before taking the picture.

February 5, 2008
At home.

1st Photo of the Year

So fitting with my new record breaking year-ender weight. hehehe ^^ This is the 1st apple pie I baked myself! Sorry if it doesn't look so appetizing anymore, I couldn't wait to taste it. Next time I'll try making a sour cream dip with this. ^^

January 4, 2008

Davao City

Delicioso!

Gambas, Calamari with Aioli sauce, Blackened Tuna in Wasabi Mayo, Paella Majorcana, Prawn Thermidor

October 17, 2007

CACS IB3, Davao City

Mumbai Masala

Expensive home made indian ice cream. Everything on it is edible. ^^

Little India, Singapore
February 2007

Ifugao Chosilog - Yummy!

December 9, 2006

Banaue Hotel & Youth Hostel

Banaue, Philippines