January 2012 archive

Strawberry taho from Baguio

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Strawberry taho? It’s more fun in Baguio! Well, I’m guessing it’s only fun in Baguio too as you can only get strawberry taho from that region. It has the same soy base as regular taho, and the expected sago (pearls). What makes it different is the strawberry syrup and some strawberry chunks. A small glass […] Read more…

20 things I’ve learned from my toddler

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Eat when you’re hungry. When you’re cranky, take a nap. Things will be better upon waking up. Don’t hold back excitement! Throw your hands up in the air and stomp your feet! See the world from a different perspective by lying on the floor, or spinning around in many circles and then lying on the […] Read more…

It’s great to be a WAHM!

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I’m a Windows girl. Yup. I admit it. I’ve been a PC girl my whole life and I don’t think that will change anytime soon. I’m happy with my Acer laptop, my Windows 7 and Microsoft Powerpoint. I have a Ph.D. in Microsoft Powerpoint. Seriously. Go ask my boss! My three morning essentials: Coffee, pastry […] Read more…

A second life for chocolate cupcakes

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If you want to jazz up some plain chocolate cupcakes, here’s a quick and easy way to do it. Split the cupcake into two layers. Smother the two lower layers with cream (you may opt to whip in sugar), then add a layer of strawberries. Put the middle layer on top of the bottom layer, […] Read more…

Of cracked eggs and friendship

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We met in 1994. Squatted in the college quad our freshman year till we established our own hangout place under a huge tree surrounded by benches. We may have carved our group name’s initials on that tree. When it rained, our spot was the second set of steps by the library. Thesis and projects (maybe […] Read more…

Tekka Shakedon at Kimono Ken

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Are you a salmon and tuna sashimi lover? You gotta try this bowl from Kimono Ken — the Tekka Shakedon. Mmmmm. For Php300, you get a bowl of steamed rice topped with six delicious slices of salmon sashimi, six yummy slices of tuna sashimi, a dollop of wasabi and pickled radishes. It is yummeh. I […] Read more…

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