If you have not seen the first Top Chef episode of this season, read no further. This post contains spoilers! How’d you guys like this Top Chef episode? Here are my random thoughts. Would love to hear yours! Read more…
June 2010 archive
Casa Xocolat: Chocolate and Much More
It had me at chocolate fries. When my husband and I found a rare shared extra hours after work, we decided to go out on a date. Casa Xocolat in Katipunan was a perfect choice since it wasn’t too far from home, and I was in the mood for that pork belly dish my friend […] Read more…
I want you to hear the thunder, so you can appreciate the calm
“The end of summer is to me like New Year’s Eve. I sense an end to something carefree and uninhibited, sandy and warm, cold and melting, barefoot and tanned…” Here is a beautiful excerpt from Erma Bombeck’s book, “At Wit’s End.” It is an insightful look at childhood, at growing up, at parenting, at raising […] Read more…
Father’s Day Love
My two boys holding hands while napping. One of the sweetest moments in motherhood ever. I’m very thankful that my husband is a father who’s very hands on. I can trust him to change the baby’s nappy (for as long as there’s no major poop business going on). I can count on him to get […] Read more…
Thoughts on Top Chef Season 7 Episode 1: House of Chef-Presentatives
If you have not seen the first Top Chef episode of this season, read no further. This post contains spoilers! How’d you guys like the Top Chef premiere? Here are my random thoughts. Would love to hear yours! Read more…
Strange how you know inside me
“Eric’s Song” by Vienna Teng is one of the most intimate and romantic songs I’ve encountered. I liked the melody the first time I heard the song, but the lyrics made me fall in love with the song even more. Have a listen and sing along. There’s just something so personal and quiet and private […] Read more…
Blue Skies Umbrella
“Blue skies, smiling at me… nothing but blue skies, do I see,” sings Ella Fitzgerald. I’m sure she wasn’t singing about this umbrella, but she might as well be! This Sky Umbrella sure looks like it can chase the grey away from any rainy day! I think I’ll call this The Optimist’s Umbrella. Read more…