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Lugang Cafe - FINALLY!

Been hearing about this new Chinese restaurant along Connecticut Street in Greenhills.  Many say that their Xiao Long Bao is the best in Manila.  We've been wanting to try it out for a while, but it was just last Sunday that we got the chance!  Thank goodness, my mom and aunt arrived early for the walk-in!! The place was PACKED, I mean literally PACKED!  There were so many people waiting for tables to open up!  There's this word in Mandarin that I always associate with Chinese restaurants - RE NAO (hot and noisy) and it was really like that!   Here are the dishes that we got: The food is good, I mean for a Chinese restaurant - the dishes were served hot and fresh.  The Xiao Long Baos were just so-so for me.  I mean come on, if your benchmark are those of Din Tai Fung, well - they're incomparable.  BUT in fairness, Lugang has the BEST xiao long bao, IN Manila.  Since there's no DTF here, Lugang's can be considered the BEST in town.  We downed two o

The OTHER SIDE of Mercato Centrale @ BGC

For the past four Sundays, I have been in Mercato Centrale @ BGC, but what made the last Sunday extra special was that I was one of their concessionaires.  I belonged to the other side of Mercato Centrale. I remember asking one of the concessionaires during my first visit, what time the ingress was - since it was an early weekend market.  I was told that it started at 4:00 in the morning.  I was shocked and impressed, but then it dawned on me that that was the normal call time for mall ingress, right?  So it was just but normal. On my fourth Sunday - I found myself manning a booth with my sister in law selling gingerbread trees!  We got to Mercato at about 5:00am - I think we were the first ones who were setting up at Tent 1, we looked very eager since we were really early!  Hahaha..  But since it was our first time, I thought - why not go early to see what we can do.  We honestly did not have any idea on what the tables looked like or where we could place the rack that we brought

Gingerbread Treats @ Mercato Centrale!

We're selling Gingerbread Houses and Trees!! :) Come and see us at Mercato Centrale @ BGC this Sunday, December 19, 2010 from 6am to 2pm!! :) For inquiries, bulk orders and etc., you may reach us at gingerbreadtreats@gmail.com

Raising Hope

Mindy told me about this show - I've been wanting to watch it but as you know, I do not know how to download!  Hahaha!  I rely on my Panget or my twin to do it for me.  And so yesterday, my twin told me that he has 10 episodes of Raising Hope. Last night - I saw 4 episodes and I found the show really quirky and funny.  Princess Beyonce/Hope is really really cute and I like the 'innocence/naive-ness/dumbness' of the characters!  Its just so funny to watch.. My favorite part was when Virginia and Burt were singing to Hope (Danny's Song by Kenny Loggins)  This scene made me teary eyed (prengnancy hormones!) Looking forward to more episodes of laughter!!

Ballpen STRESSING!!

Yes, I am stressed - with my ballpen addiction! You see, there's this pen that I have - its called the Jetstream 2&1.  It has two pens, one black and one red - it also has a mechanical pencil built in.  My friend Kym bought it for me years ago upon my request, she bought it with instructions to buy refills.  And just last week, my refills officially ran out.  My black pen is no longer usable, as the ink has already been used up! Image grabbed from THIS site Since last week, I've been a little bothered.  I know it sounds silly BUT I'm that type of person.  I am very OC when it comes to my ballpens, so there - since my black in has ran out, I kept on thinking where and how I can get a hold of a new refill! I asked my friend Kath who went to Hong Kong last week, but her schedule was full already.  Yesterday afternoon, I asked my BFF Kim - but I never got a reply, I think she turns off her phone when abroad.  I have another friend who's based in Singapore (he

DIDI'scoveries: Christmas Goodies

Christmas is the time for giving and I must confess, I am almost always late in giving away Christmas treats and gifts.  This year, I am trying my best to give them out early.  I've already ordered some gifts and will be getting them this weekend. Just last weekend, I received quite a number already.  And I am posting the yummy goodies I got! Baker's Barn:  Macaroons  Thank you Kath!! Gigi's Custaroons:  Thank you Stan & Maia! Ted's Temptations:  Toffees  Thank you Alch & Fred!!

DIDI'scoveries: Mercato Central @ BGC

Two Sundays ago was my first time at Mercato Centrale @ BGC.  We bumped into a HS kabarkada K, she told us to invite the rest of the gang to have lunch the following Sunday.  And yesterday, we did meet - but since there was no place to sit, we headed to walking distance Serendra for a late lunch. While waiting for the rest of the gang to arrive, we walked the tents - discovered that the lay-out was different from the previous week!  I am not sure if it was just me, but I think there were new concessionaires around.  Here are the things that we bought: Grandma's Cornflake Cookies   I like my cookies chewy.  Most of the cookies being sold during this time of the year are all crispy and crunchy.  Unfortunately, I am not fond of them - and so when I heard the words 'Try our chewy cookies!'  Boom, I was intrigued!  I got a sample and my, was it perfectly chewy!  I asked my Panget to try it and he said it was good.  Being an impulsive food buyer at bazaars, I thought to b

Contest Alert: Tickets to the Big Outlet Sale!!

I'm giving away tickets to the Big Outlet Sale BPI Express Credit Edge, SUN Cellular, Stylebible! I'm giving away 50 tickets!   Want to win one?  Here's how: a)  Answer this ' What was your one good deed this 2010 ?' b)  Leave your name ( Complete Name on your valid ID because you will be claiming these yourselves at SMX! ) c)  A valid email address (So I can contact you) *Please make SURE to follow what I am asking, as INCOMPLETE ENTRIES are DISQUALIFIED! Its a one comment = one ticket thing.  You can leave a maximum of TWO (2) comments to earn yourself TWO (2) tickets - maximum.  A person can only win TWO tickets, any more than that - well, let's not be selfish!  Hahaha..  So, if you leave more than two comments, I will only count the first two and drop the rest. I'm running this contest now - until I reach the 50th ticket winner! Please make sure to follow instructions! :) 

Mercato Centrale at BGC

 I first learned of Mercato Central from the tweets of RJ Ledesma and Anton Diaz.  I honestly, did not know what it was about.  When I read a tweet about it, that it was a weekend market that was open from 7am until 4pm, I was curious!  I immediately told my Panget about it, and he said that he wanted to drop by and see what it was. Later that night, I saw in the news that Mercato Centrale was air-conditioned!  Waaaaay cool!!  I mean, I've been to a couple of weekend markets and when I start walking through the stalls, I'd be perspiring like crazy!  I knew to always bring a fan with me, but it wasn't enough. Last Saturday night, my Panget told me that he'll think about going to Mercato Centrale the next day.  But before he could tell me, I fell asleep already.  I actually woke up early the next day, but since I didn't get any signal from my Panget that he wanted to visit Mercato - I thought to myself 'you can go back to sleep'.  But after a while, I hea

WINNERS! Congrats Hidburn Ecra-Lim!!

THANK YOU for celebrating my 5th anniversary with me! CONGRATULATIONS Hidburn Ecra-Lim!! :) You get the loot!! And as for the one who sent the MOST entries - it's Ma. Lourdes Espanol!  You get the lipbalms!! :) CONGRATULATIONS to the both of you!  I will be send you an email shortly!! :)winn

My kawawang Beef Pepper Rice

Last Sunday, my Panget and I had a very late merienda slash super early dinner at Pepper Lunch in Rockwell.  It was my choice because I have been craving for Pepper Lunch since three months ago! So I was really excited to finally have my Beef Pepper Rice! My excitement dropped and I was really disappointed because this was what was served me: It looked like my Beef Pepper Rice was nalugi :(  It had just a few beef on it!  I remember those Beef Pepper Rice I've had in the past vividly and they had more than enough beef on them - this one looked super kawawa, thus - I dubbed it My kawawang Beef Pepper Rice . My Panget's order of the Beef Terriyaki had a LOT of beef on it.  I was so sad. I hope that on my next visit - it won't be another ' My kawawang Beef Pepper Rice ' again.. Huhu..

Christmas Gingerbread!!

Remember the Gingerbread House and Tree? They have a new product - Gingerbread Duo!!! :) Call the number below for orders!! :) Merry Christmas!!

Romrom's Fab Finds!!

  Romrom's Fab Finds Check this FB Page out.  If you're into PX good and need anything from Bath and Body Works , Gap , Old Navy , The Children's Place , Shoes , Flip flops , Supplements?   Then, this page is RIGHT for you! If you're like me who's obsessed with Bath & Body Works' hand soaps, Romrom's Fab Finds will be to your rescue!   They can ship anywhere in the Philippines!  Yes, you read that right!! For inquiries:   Call or text 0917-887-0868  Email romromsfabfinds@gmail.com

Goodles Php100.00 PROMO!!

Here is Goodles' Anniversary Promo!! :) Happy Anniversary Goodles!!! Cheers!!

Blog Anniversary Giveaway!

For my blog's 5th anniversary, I'm giving away goodies - and it's a winner take ALL! Image borrowed from THIS site Thank you for eavesdropping for five years. I hope you enjoyed and is still enjoying reading my whatever things! THANK YOU!  THANK YOU!  THANK YOU! Here's the loot: 12 - J&J Mini Body Lotions 1 - Carmex Lip Balm 2 - The Face Shop Masks 1 - Amu'in Insect Repellant 1 - Amu'in Body Mist Joining is really simple: 1)   Leave the following details on the comment section of this post:      a)  Greet me!! :)      b)  Your name      c)  Your email address ( a valid email address please!)      d)  Share this message to your social networking site:  Facebook, Twitter, Plurk, Friendster, Etc.   Blog Anniversary Giveaway!   http://candishhh.blogspot.com/2010/11/blog-anniversary-giveaway.html 2)   Kindly complete the details above - remember, incomplete entries are automatically disqualified! 3)   You can post as many comments as you want

The Battle of the Milk Tea

I am a Serenitea loyalist and addict.  I have to admit that. But last Monday - while nearing Serenitea Banawe, I noticed that there were a LOT of cars.  This prompted me to drive away and go to nearby Funtea.  It was my first time there - I've been passing by it numerous time - but never got the chance to try it yet.  You see, I'm the type of person who likes going back to the same place and ordering the same thing - every time.  So making this trip - was a little hard for me.  Hahaha!! When I entered Funtea - I was greeted with smiling faces of the owners.  I immediately asked for their bestseller - and sure enough, it was their Milk Tea.  I ordered two large ones with pearls and my request was that there be no ice put in it.  I didn't mind that I wasn't asked for the sugar level and I love sweet things!  I remembered my recent trips to Hong Kong that my Panget and I would have Milk Tea every single day - it was because the Milk Tea places were everywhere - I mean,

Korean Beauty Loot Winners!! Yehey!!

THANK YOU for all those who joined the contest!! :) Here are the winners!! The Masks! The Bottles! The Hot Masks! Please check your email as I will be sending you guys a winning notification!! CONGRATULATIONS to the winners! Thank you for joining!! *Names were picked by Random.org's List Randomizer

HOLIDAY ALERT: November 29, 2010!

It's another long weekend for us!!

HOLIDAY ALERT: November 16, 2010!

Here's a look at the proclamation!! It's OFFICIALLY a HOLIDAY!! I dunno whether to rejoice or not.  Hahaha!!

Purple Oven's Grandma's Chocolate Cake

Since getting pregnant, my taste buds have been wonky. There's this constant urge - to eat a chocolate cake!  And you know very well that - I do not like chocolates!  Hahaha.. My first attempt was futile - because I threw it all up. But the second attempt which was last Saturday with Mindy, was successful!  I got a slice of Polly's Brown Derby and it was fantastic!! :)  Yummmmmm...... And so I thought, maybe - I can eat chocolate now.  My good friend Kath who's also pregnant, was also semi-craving for some chocolate cake last weekend.  She told me she wanted to order Purple Oven's choco cake, and suggested we take half each - good idea, as I don't think I'll ever get to finish one whole cake!  This morning, my half arrived!   Purple Oven's Grandma's Chocolate Cake Everyone who knows me would say that the sight of a chocolate cake is not at all appealing to me.  So this particular chocolate cake is just the same.  When I saw the chocolate sha

Modern Family

I just received my prize last Saturday from Mindy - and when I got home, I immediately watched the last 11 episodes!  I love the humor of the show - I appreciate each and every one of the characters!  Sofia Vergara is hot and soooooo funny!!  Mindy was nice enough to share episodes of the current season - and last night, I saw the halloween episode.  I have to say, I was laughing so hard at this certain part of the show. It was about Gloria's accent. I couldn't stop laughing. Baby Cheeses  (Imagine this being said by Gloria) Look at what Jay has on his hands.. It was hilarious.  Ask my Panget how hard I was laughing.

Winner: Festival Movie Passes - Vincent Flores

Firstly, THANK YOU for all those who joined! To be fair to all, I included ALL the entries - incomplete, complete and late entries. And here's the winner!! Vincent Flores! CONGRATULATIONS!! Please check your email Vincent!  THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!

The Walking Dead

Just like Mindy - I am scared SHIT of Zombies. My Panget has this fascination of the living dead.  He has sooooo many zombie movies on our Popcorn Hour.  Same question as Mindy - What's with men and Zombies? Anyhoo, I've been seeing glimpses of The Walking Dead on Fox.  I thought it was an old show - apparently, it's a new one!  And just before dinner, my Panget told me with a huge smile on his face 'I've downloaded The Walking Dead'.  This is what I have been dreading to hear.  Shit. And so... we watched. Man, was I covering my eyes most of the time.  Hahaha!!! But seriously, the show has promise.. I can't believe I just said that. Hahahaha!!

FREE Movie passes to FESTIVAL MALL CINEMAS!

This month, I am celebrating my blog's 5th anniversary! To start the month right, I am giving away eight (8) movie passes to Festival Mall Cinemas!! All you need to do is leave a comment. Any comment will do! Just include your name and email address so I can contact you in case you win!! You can join as many times as you want.  Winner will be picked via Random.org. This is a winner take all contest, so only one winner will get to have all the eight (8) movie passes! Contest will run from today until the end of the week - November 6, 2010 at 11:59pm Manila time.  I will be announcing the winner on Sunday - November 7, 2010! Good luck!!

Win a Korean Beauty Loot! The Face Shop & Skin Food!

On my recent Korea trip, I got a LOT of freebies! Since I can't use them - might as well, give them away to you guys!! :) I have three items to give away! :)  The Masks! They have a LOT of these in Korea!  I am amazed at the different kinds that they have! The Bottles! A small trial bottle of moisturizer, emulusion, and tonic! The Hot Masks! Skin Food's Black Sesame Hot Mask.. Joining is really simple: 1)   Leave the following details on the comment section of this post:      a)  Which loot you want to win!  (The Masks!  The Bottles!  The Hot Masks!)      b)  Your name      c)  Your email address ( a valid email address please!)      d)  Share this message to your social networking site:  Facebook, Twitter, Plurk, Friendster, Etc. Win a Korean Beauty Loot! http://candishhh.blogspot.com/2010/10/win-korean-beauty-loot-face-shop-skin.html 2)   Kindly complete the details above - remember, incomplete entries are automatically disqualified! 3)   You can post as many commen