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Dealing with a Preschooler, Discovering a Local Favorite and Shopping Organic Goodies (all in one weekend!)

08.13.2016 by Leah // Leave a Comment

I was in Cebu last June to visit my family there and to spend quality time with my nephew Liam, who is now 5. What I thought would be a weekend of "catching up" activities with him turned out to be full of drama because we argued (a lot!) while playing games!  He is naturally competitive, and so am I!  Haha! We are still trying to resolve our 'little' conflict. I have ... READ MORE

Pellegrino’s (No-Bake) Blueberry Cheesecake

01.31.2015 by Leah // 5 Comments

This is not the first time I'll be writing (and raving) about a good blueberry cheesecake.  As some of you may already know, I am a big fan of blueberry cheesecakes.  And that I'm very picky when it comes to the cream cheese filling.  I don't like it too light nor too heavy.  The smooth consistency must be there.  And most of all, it must not be too sweet. ... READ MORE

#MerryCremas2014 with Alaska Crema

12.23.2014 by Leah // Leave a Comment

Like in the past years, I shopped for Christmas gifts as early as September, and wrapped everything by November (well, almost!) so that when December kicked in, I only have to busy myself filling our weekend calendars with get-togethers, while experimenting in the kitchen for new dishes to serve during our family’s Christmas and New Year celebrations. So when Alaska invited ... READ MORE

Food Post: Le Miel Cafe

12.05.2014 by Leah // 9 Comments

Dessert is probably the most important stage of the meal, since it will be the last thing your guests remember before they pass out all over the table. ~William Powell So true.  The last stop of our recent food trip at Greenfield District was the one I remembered the most - because of the desserts! After having consecutive lunches at Habib Persian Cuisine and Brown's ... READ MORE

Food Post: The Food Club

07.03.2014 by Leah // Leave a Comment

I love trying out buffet restaurants, so when my Ninang Caro invited me, AJ and my cousin Mae to have dinner at The Food Club last month (to celebrate her birthday), we said yes right away! The Food Club is located at Blue Bay Walk in Macapagal Boulevard which, by the way, is fast becoming our foodie mecca because of the many new restaurants lined up there.  We always look ... READ MORE

Dark Chocolate Cake with Coffee Cream Filling and Dark Chocolate Ganache

01.14.2014 by Leah // 13 Comments

A lovely Tuesday to y'all! Now that our ants problem is gone (as in totally; there are no more ants in our kitchen counter top, yey!), we can talk about something sweet! Today's post is written by the hubby, AJ, who is more than happy to share with you  this simple chocolate cake that we made last December and became the "Star of our Noche Buena". But before you ... READ MORE

My Holiday Feast

01.02.2014 by Leah // 3 Comments

Happy New Year, dear readers! I just reported back to work today (after taking a 2-week holiday vacation) and was relieved to find my In-tray to be still visible (meaning, it's not swamped with memos and other paperworks).  I had no problems getting my work groove back because I've rested well during my vacation, and I think a lot of people are still on holiday break so ... READ MORE

Our Jackpot Chocolate Cake with Dark Chocolate Ganache

09.16.2013 by Leah // 15 Comments

We posted both at Instagram and Facebook this picture of the chocolate cake that we baked last night, and it made a lot of our friends crave for one!   For our first try, this is really a jackpot cake!  From the smooth and intense chocolate ganache to the moist and almost melt-in-the-mouth soft cake - everything was what we hoped for a classic chocolate cake. This cake ... READ MORE

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#throwback to Easter 2019 when @ajdeleon77 and I t #throwback to Easter 2019 when @ajdeleon77 and I took mommy and daddy to a double date at Rockwell Powerplant. Today is daddy's 11th month in heaven 💜 The coming weeks are sure going be tough for me because the painful memories from last year will start coming back as we approach his 1st death anniversary. I miss our family bonding time whether in Cebu or Makati, at the mall or simply at home. The over-extended quarantine has made it very difficult for us create new memories as a family (outside videocalls, that is). But I know that with God's grace we will overcome. 🙏
Where's my cake? 🍰 - @_catcaaat Where's my cake? 🍰 - @_catcaaat
Make a wish! 🎂 Make a wish! 🎂
I just love packed lunches! Thank you @nikocina_ph I just love packed lunches! Thank you @nikocina_ph for introducing them to me. Sakto sa WFH arrangement ko. Today's lunch is Chef Niko's hearty Char Siu with Egg Fried Rice and buttered veggies on the side 👍 Busog na, super sarap pa! Looking forward to trying more of your lunch menu 😋
I thought the Hawaiian Green Ti plants I got some I thought the Hawaiian Green Ti plants I got some months ago (almost for free) have died because I may have oversoaked them in water while waiting for their loam soil to arrive. More than half of the leaves dried up.  But look, new buds have started to say 'Hi' just last week 🤗 Need talaga ng patience kapag #plantita ka. 😁
After 9 months of staying with us, @_catcaaat trul After 9 months of staying with us, @_catcaaat truly has grown - wide and long 😂 And me thinks he is here for good. And the Backjoy seat cushion is his for good 😜 #acatstale #quarantinecat #fivcatsofinstagram #fivcat #catsofinstagram #catstagram
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