I wanted to write a philosophical entry on turning a year older. I wanted to reflect on the emotional changes that happened during my 27th year. I wanted to reflect on how I’ve matured now that I’m going to be right smack in the middle of my late 20s. But you know what? Naaaah. I […] Read more…
July 2005 archive
Segafredo Night
Met up with more bloggers last night and had a lot of fun. I FINALLY met Justice who was such a character! She kept me in stitches the whole evening. We’ve been reading each other’s blogs for about a year now and boy, last night, we just fired stories left and right like we’ve known […] Read more…
Sunday Night EB
Each friend represents a world in us; a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only in meeting them that a new world is born. — Anais Nin Dinner at Pot & Noodle, July 24 Name the bloggers! Wifely Steps and pinayhekmi Finally, we meet! The other highlight of the night: Pata […] Read more…
Friday Trio
TGIF! As I leave for the weekend, I share with you three links you can visit over the next two days (or three days since long weekend dito!). Enjoy them! On the Verge. Finally, my best friend of ten years has been bitten by the blog bug. The funniest thing is he has NEVER tasted […] Read more…
Flavalicious!
Chocolate, lychee and tangerine that’s good for your mouth? Yup yup yup! Close-up has come out with a limited edition line — the Flavalicious variants in Choco Loco, Luscious Lychee and Tangerine Burst. Being the eager beaver that I am, I’ve tried them all! Tangerine Burst is like brushing with an orange candy rolling around […] Read more…
H’s Simple Shrimp
We served this with the Beef Nilaga of the previous post. Surf and Turf! Saute sliced ginger in hot oil. Slide in the shrimp and cook till they turn orange. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with vinegar and chopped garlic on the side. Easy as 1-2-3 right? This is one of H’s specialties. Other […] Read more…
Beef Nilaga
Nilagang Baka is one of my favorite comfort foods. This was a hit with my family last weekend. The best part of cooking this dish was seeing the once-filled soup bowls of my family clean and empty! Aah, the soup warmed my toes and the emptied soup bowls warmed my heart. Place beef chunks in […] Read more…