For the first time in many years, I started my Christmas preparations late. As in really late. If not for our week-long break due to the APEC summit held in Manila last November, I wouldn't be able to start wrapping gifts. Swamped with work and project deadlines, I skipped decorating our apartment for Christmas. I thought I'll have to forego Christmas shopping as ... READ MORE
Shopping for Lacoste Shirt (again!)
My post about how to spot a fake Lacoste shirt has been getting inquiries from readers lately. I was even asked to check a number of online and IG shops selling Lacoste shirts advertised as "authentic overruns" to see if they're, well, authentic. Unfortunately, I found most of these online shops selling the exact quality of the fake shirts I've bought. It made me feel bad ... READ MORE
The Good Stuff #5
It's high time I update this list! There's been a lot of food discoveries these past months and I'm excited to share them all with you. Without further ado, here's list #5 and it's all about FOOD! New Zealand Natural Premium Ice Cream (at Glorietta). What's not to love about this ice cream? It has no artificial flavoring and coloring. It comes in a wide variety of ... READ MORE
Worth the Splurge: Lacoste Shirts
Call me baduy but there's only one (1) item of clothing that I splurge on and that is a Lacoste polo shirt. The rest I buy only if discounted, hehe! My love affair with Lacoste shirts started when I was in college, where the students at the University I attended in wear Lacoste shirts like their uniform. But there's no way my parents, and more so I, will splurge on a ... READ MORE
Cheese Biscuits
A few Sundays ago, AJ and I made Cheese Biscuits for breakfast, using this ready-mix flour from Mary Callender's that we bought at Rustan's Supermarket - Rockwell Branch for less than P100.00. It was so easy to do - just whisk together melted butter, fresh milk and the flour. Stir in the biscuit mix until a moist dough forms. We made 5 mounds of biscuits dough ... READ MORE
Update on Rustan’s
This update on my issue with Rustan's is super delayed already. We got so busy these past few weekends and the typhoons further delayed our trip back to the store. Anyway, Rustan's was able to make true its promise and informed us before the 15th that the repaired induction cooker was ready for pick-up. Remember, we gave them only until the 15th to have the repaired unit ... READ MORE
Woe with Rustan’s
Last Saturday we were at Shangri-La Plaza in Ortigas to again follow-up with Rustan's a service request that has been pending with them for more than a year: Here's the story: My former boss gifted me and AJ a Kenwood induction cooker as wedding gift (we were married last May 28, 2011). It was a beautiful cooker - just perfect for our apartment. We immediately ... READ MORE
Food Post: Rustan’s Vegetable Frittata
If you are a veggie-loving person, you will surely like the Vegetable Frittata at Rustan's Gourmet-to-Go Shop. This egg-based dish is really flavorful and healthy! It's like quiche lorraine but without the bacon. The serving size is big and is a good snack for 2-3 persons. This vegetable frittata is bursting with lots of vegetable goodness. ... READ MORE