THE BRIGHT SPOT

Food. Travel. Bargain finds. Random thoughts. A bright spot for sharing ideas and starting conversations!

The Secret Wonders of Ilocos Norte: Kapurpurawan Rock Formation and Kabigan Falls

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While numerologists and ordinary folks alike were preparing for or discussing about the end of the world last December 21, 2012, AJ and I were vacationing at Laoag and Pagudpud in Ilocos Norte, unmindful of all the hype about end of the world date (if there is such one). We were actually in Ilocos in December last year, but there were 2 special places that we weren't able to ... READ MORE

Christmas Cupcakes

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Thank you, Ate Jane and Kuya Rene of Saladmaster for these Christmas cupcakes that are too cute to eat! These cute (and yummy) chocolate cupcakes are from Pastries by Golden Cape.  If you're still looking for nice edible gifts to give to your friends and relatives this Christmas, then give Pastries by Golden Cape a call - now!   ... READ MORE

Food Post: Red Engine Diner

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This little diner is located at The Columns in Ayala Avenue.  The first thing you will notice from the outside is this poster of a big burger, which was very effective in making us feel suddenly hungry. The diner has a loft which serves as the eating area, and the chairs are dressed up in red-and-white leather for that diner's look.   I am totally digging this look - ... READ MORE

My “very short” Christmas Wish List (2012)

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Now that I'm done shopping (and distributing) gifts to those in my Christmas list, it's time that I make my wish list (a bit late already, isn't it?) and give it to AJ hehe!   With less than 2 weeks to go before Christmas, I don't want him to be "stressing" over what to give me hahaha! For sure, I want one of these plush Hello Kitty dolls that we saw at ... READ MORE

Ramen Bar

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It's been a while since we've been to Venice Piazza and we're happy to be back there 2 Saturdays ago - just for this: I felt so at home inside this restaurant.  It's very minimalist in design, with orange walls that create a lively space ideal for casual dining. The menu, which is printed in table place mats, is also "minimalist" in content.  There are only ramen bowls, ... READ MORE

Turtle Bread

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Just sharing with you this turtle bread I got as a gift from our (working) trip in Tuy, Batangas last week .  It's so cute! It took us a while before we sliced it into bite-sized pieces.   I sure am hoping I could preserve until Christmas so that my 2-year old nephew, Liam, can see it and say "turtle"!   But it begs to be eaten hehe! Anyway, I hope you had a good start ... READ MORE

An Illuminated Christmas

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I love the way our malls and establishments are lit up during Christmas season.  And it's not only the Christmas trees that are illuminated but the garlands, wreathes and flat sculptures as well.  In that way, even the simplest decors become astonishing with the help of Christmas lights. Take for example the Christmas decors at Rockwell Powerplant Mall in Makati.  They ... READ MORE

Party Bags for Christmas Goodies [Update]

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Remember the Wilton-brand Christmas-themed party bags I bought last September? I used them to wrap the Christmas goodies I am giving my office colleagues this year.   Look how cute they turned out, even if they're not filled with edible treats! I decided to give useful (instead of edible) gifts to my office colleagues this year and so I got them these: I used ... READ MORE

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