the canDIshhh tales

I am very fond of Pinoy breakfast fare.  I don't mind having them for lunch and dinner!  That's why I love restaurants that serve all day breakfasts!  Hahaha..  It wasn't so long ago that I became a breakfast person.  I distinctly remember when I was still in ICA that I refused to eat breakfast, I just didn't!  It was only when I got pregnant that I started to eat breakfast - because I would get really hungry - and that was the start. I used to not like waking up in the morning too!  But when I got pregnant, I had no choice - I'd be wide awake by 7am!  And so I used that time to relax and do what I like - and that is to eat!  Hahaha.. Last December, I was one of Jane's Christmas Angels.  We were gifted with a pack of JAM Foods Angus Tapa to take home.  I met the very warm and lovely Michelle Cu-Unjieng who's husband Chef John is the chef behind Jam Foods.  I remember the first time I encountered Jam Foods - it was in Mercat...

Sangria - what comes to mind is the commercial of a Sangria that was sold in the late 80's or early 90's.  I assumed that it was a drink for ladies because of the commercial that showed women dancing flamenco.  Any of you remember that commercial or brand? Later on I learned that Sangria is an alcoholic drink that contains fruits!  Fruits with alcohol - that seems to be a good combination, right?  And it is a wonderful combination. A few weeks ago, I was invited to try Tapella's signature Sangrias and new Tapas!  We were hosted by the lovely Alexandra and were treated to a lovely sampling. Presenting the newest offerings from Tapella!! Cuchara de Erizo de Mar (Uni Spoons) To be honest, this was my FIRST ever uni - in my life.  I do not know how to eat sushi/sashimis - it's not that I dislike them, its that I never learned to eat them.  I was so nervous to try my first ever uni, but gosh.  This first uni was so good.  The texture was ...