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[A.T.] Happy Garden Cafe

03.06.2016 by Leah // 2 Comments

Yesterday was one for the books: we survived an epic Saturday traffic that it felt like Friday all over again(!).  Travel time from Pasay City to Makati took an hour.  We made a short stop at Bel-Air Village (via Jupiter Street) for a delivery I have to make (thank you for supporting the Korean-made Nlighten products that I featured here, of which I am a distributor).  The plan ... READ MORE

A Maitre Chocolatier in Makati

07.27.2015 by Leah // 5 Comments

I am not exactly what you call a chocoholic, but I love to have good quality chocolates from time to time. It is my husband who actually loves chocolates (you gotta check out his chocolate cake recipes HERE and HERE), so it was not a surprise that he saw this little chocolate shop along Jupiter Street in Makati while driving, and I (who was on the lookout for a nice dessert ... READ MORE

A Taste of Vietnamese Banh Mi in Makati

07.30.2014 by Leah // 4 Comments

Thanks to my Ninang Caro, a food aficionado like me, AJ and I were introduced to this small, unadorned eatery at Mayapis Street in San Antonio Village, Makati serving really delicious Vietnamese banh mi or bread sandwich: Bon Banh Mi. "The National Geographic has ranked Vietnamese banh mi as one of the most 15 delicious sandwich of the world. According to Richard ... READ MORE

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#throwback to June 2019 when we visited Windsor Ca #throwback to June 2019 when we visited Windsor Castle as part of our 9-day tour of UK and Scotland. We were also able to tour the many grand rooms inside the castle, and then walked to St. George's Chapel. Watching the funeral of Prince Philip yesterday made me reminisce about our UK trip. The Quire inside St. George Chapel (where the mass and lowering of the coffin were held) looked so wide on-screen. But actually, when I was there I was surprised to find that black-and-white checkered aisle so narrow and compact. I have no souvenir photos of me inside the Quire because taking photos is strictly prohibited. But there's a beautiful altar behind it where we offered candles and prayers. RIP Prince Philip 🙏 #England #windsorcastle
Watched too many 'Top Chef' episodes this week at Watched too many 'Top Chef' episodes this week at Netflix, so I was craving for duck tonight 😁 The Aburi Duck from @ikomaistreet is the perfect choice for me because I prefer the usual smoked duck but this one's half broiled only, so it's still a little pink but very tender, with very clean taste. I love the sauce and the brown Japanese rice that came with it. Will definitely order this again (and share na with @ajdeleon77😜)
@_catcaaat now likes to invade my work station, ma @_catcaaat now likes to invade my work station, making faces or parking himself beside (or over!) my laptop as if saying, 'Hey, take a break.' I think he can sense it if I'm stressed, and needed a break from my work laptop. Anyway, get down na Catcaaat!
My Friday lunch c/o @nikocina_ph 😋 It's burger My Friday lunch c/o @nikocina_ph 😋 It's burger steak day! Let's eat!
Today's a good day to post about #quarantea #teacu Today's a good day to post about #quarantea #teacupslove or, in this case, my new coffee mug from the #ormocana line of @topiarythestore. The Kalachuchi painting in the mug is really pretty and relaxing to look at, making this my favorite morning cup now. Thank you Ms. @hephepyeye for helping me get the mugs! The other one I gave to my mommy 😊
My Indian-inspired lunch c/o @nikocina_ph - Butter My Indian-inspired lunch c/o @nikocina_ph - Buttered Chicken 😋 Yum yum yum!
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