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iLove: My Big Day

sneezeniz — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:57:55 +0800

Initially I just wanted to hear mass this day but dad insisted on dining out . I looked haggard to the last strand of my hair that day, I thought everyone would be nice enough not to mind but Jason did.

Eating out on my date of birth is a living proof that I've probably been binging out pretty bad in the past decade? I wish to just cut off a little bit of the fat I've stored for the past years, even just for this day, but dad wouldn't want me to. Ha! Lame excuse! Oh well, I had flowers! *grin* I have the sweetest brothers anyone could ever have. Dad of course, he's the sweet genes that got into my brothers DNA. And my daughter is and forever will be my muse.

We had fun stuffing in most of what was on the buffet table. And of course, no family gathering would be complete without the messing around and the photo op. Munching breaks were filled with laughs and playing around so when we've had enough of that, we're ready to raid back to the tables for more food.

Then Kiara and my brother finished off the night with a glass of halo-halo and a hug. *sigh*

Best days are filled with these.

iBinge: Picante

sneezeniz — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:50:46 +0800

As a foodie, we're never afraid to try out something new. And I love that there's been quite a few new places to try out in Iloilo. We tried out this neo-mexican small scale restaurant Picante.

The place is something you can't even take a second look at but we did otherwise and tried out the good stuffs they're offering at a budget friendly price.

After we've tried it out, we just keep coming back thereon.

iLove: Family Nights

sneezeniz — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:15:28 +0800

Family nights are made of these:

1. Binging/Eating

2. Singing/Grooving

3. Posing/Modeling

These are just some that make up what we call family nights.

iBinge: First stop, Uncle Tom's

sneezeniz — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:14:03 +0800

I know I'm doing a blog over-kill of Uncle Tom's, but I can't help it. Like I've said, it's in the top of my must-eat list in Iloilo.

Let me repost what I've posted on my previous blog:

"I grew up loving their food, especially their chicken. My family and the owners of the restaurant have been friends for the longest time. I even remember they had the taste test at home before opening up the place. I've seen it evolve, from their MaryMart branch, to Delgado St. branch, to Ledesma (near Tanza), and now in Diversion Road. I've basically been following wherever the place was. And while I was in studying in Manila, I'd make sure that I'd make a binge-stop and have a chicken overload."

Even up to this time I've carried out this growing habit, so unmistakably, this is my first binge-stop for the summer.

Uncle Tom's

Benigno Aquino Avenue; Ledesma Street Iloilo, Philippines, 5000

(033) 300-3563 and (033) 336-3706

iBinge: Conti's Saturday

sneezeniz — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 12:53:23 +0800

It was a lazy Saturday night, but my brother, Kiara and I decided to go out to escape the Saturday boredom. We had dinner at Conti's newly opened branch in Greenbelt 2.

Kiara as usual had an empty stomach so we had to fill her in with loads of carbohydrates, so she had rice and meat. While I was still sick, so I asked for Spinach soup for a night fix, while my brother avoided eating rice so he had burger instead.

While waiting for our food we did a lot of talks about politics -- a topic that has constantly been in our conversations lately especially since May elections are just around the corner.

Kiara: Politics again? That's all I ever hear these days!

Janiz: You have to be socially aware Kiar, it is really important that we do.

Kiara: But, but...what is there to gain talking about it when I can hear it everyday in the news.

Janiz: It doesn't end in the news Kiar. You'll know when you get bigger. I was just like that when I was younger.

Kiara: *sighs* Until that day, please avoid talking politics with me around. It gives me a headache!

Janiz: Yes ma'am! *lol*

But afterwards, we just got back to the saving iPhone apps.

Conti's, Ground Floor Greenbelt 2, Ayala Center, Makati

iBinge: Tutti Frutti

sneezeniz — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:11:04 +0800

I want to reiterate, this is really the time of yogurts. We just passed by the area and there was a short line forming so we stopped to try the place out.

You go through the same process, get your own frozen yogurt, choose your choice toppings, weigh it and pay at the cashier.

Janiz: What's with the look?

Kiara: I am a little disappointed.

Janiz: Huh? Why?

Kiara: I still prefer Qoola. So I was right that it was the best yogurt so far.

Janiz: It's really hard to please your taste buds.

Kiara: No mom, it's just I've tasted something better so I have a point of reference. And I must say Qoola has that distinct taste i love.

Tutti Frutti, 4th Floor Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati

iBinge: Stopover at Persia Grill

sneezeniz — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:14:53 +0800

Just outside Greenbelt 5 we tried out a new place to have a taste of Mediterranean cuisine, or just some of it. I for one was not that hungry, my brother and I had shawarma, while my daughter of course had chicken with rice on the sides.

It was almost like a hole in the wall but I noticed that most customers were Persians too. It was probably the confirmation that this was the right place. We were tempted to try other cuisine but I was really full and I just ate since it would have looked rather odd that someone in the table was just watching the others eat.

Kiara: Are you sure you're not going to have rice?

Janiz: Yeah, I'm good with this, anything more would be glutton.

Kiara: You're exaggerating! Maybe you're just in a diet?

Janiz: I have never been on a diet. I just go fasting on Fridays, it's not dieting, it's sacrificing.

Kiara: It's not Friday today so you can binge up.

Janiz: But I'm full, why can't you believe that?

Kiara: You were never full.

Janiz: Stop trying to force feed me, I'm not buying it.

Kiara: *sigh* Fine, don't blame me if you'll go hungry halfway through the night.

That's really how my daughter is. She always try to look out for me. She's a sweetheat.

Persia Grill, Dela Rosa St., Makati

iBinge: Qoola Yogurt + Fruit

sneezeniz — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:50:38 +0800

I honestly think that this is the time of yogurts. There are dozens popping up like mushrooms. But this one tops our list, Qoola Yogurt + Fruit, a Canadian company which claims:

"Our genuine fresh frozen yogurt is made from 100% natural ingredients, and packed with live and active cultures. Decadently creamy, irresistably tangy and superbly nutritious, Qoola's fat-free, gluten-free, and certified kosher frozen yogurt will never disappoint."

It was our first time so they were more than glad to give us free samples so we can choose what flavors we want. Basically with Qoola it's "do it yourself".
Get as much yougurt as you please and stuff whatever toppings you could take. Then after they'll weigh it in then you pay it in the cashier.

I knew my daughter was leaping up in bounds when she went through the whole process. She loves doing stuff like these, I just hope she loves eating it more though.

Janiz: What flavor did you choose?

Kiara: Chocolate with rice crispies, fruit loops, vanilla kisses and marshmallows.

Janiz: Wow! So what's your verdict?

Kiara: Mom, this is the best frozen yogurt I've ever tasted!

Janiz: The best ever?

Kiara: The best so far. Qoola is...(makes a hand heart shown in the picture above) LOVE.

Qoola Yogurt + Fruit, Greenbelt 2, Makati

iTrip: Estancia

sneezeniz — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:17:10 +0800

We were good to go but when we saw this facade, it made us want to stop for a while.

We had to ride an elevator to take us down to the lobby and the restaurant. I love the Mediterranean inspired interiors, the white walls made it so relaxing and made us stay a while longer. We decided to try this place out on our next visit, for now we just had to head home.

Estancia, Tagaytay

iLove: View from Taal Vista

sneezeniz — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:05:32 +0800

After lunch, we decided to burn off some of the grease so we headed to Taal Vista to see the view of the lake.

It was a sunny day, not as cool as the usual weather in Tagaytay but we don't mind since it's a little colder than how it is in the city.

Kiara: I want a photo with the lake too, except I want a candid shot.

Janiz: Ok.

Kiara: Hurry up mom, it's too sunny! I can't face the sun's direction for too long.

Janiz: Take the shot Di (referring to my brother, it's a short name for "diyah")

Jerard: Don't rush me if you want good shots!

After a few more shots we headed to the other side where kids hang out and do a "grass slide". My daughter was having so much fun since it's something new to her.

Kiara: Mom join me, it's so much fun than it looks.

Janiz: No thanks, I'll pass.

Kiara: Di? Will you? Please!

Jerard: Ok.

That's what I love about my brother, coz he always gives in to my daughter's request.

Now time to enjoy the breath taking view of Taal. Quiet moments are best done like this.

Taal Vista, Tagaytay