Late Night Doughnuts

It’s late but I am hungry. No wonder I am craving for these delicious donuts at this moment.

Yummy doughnuts!

Flush the Toxins Out

With the very complex world we have today, it is a must that one should always prioritize ones health. As they say, “Health is Wealth” and I definitely believe in that phrase. One cannot be considered as a wealthy person if he is always sick, right? That’s why one of the wisest things to do is to watch what he eats and drinks. One should stay away from processed foods which are usually the primary source of certain cancers. It is also recommended that one should take colon cleansers for them to flush the toxins out from their system.

Pregnancy Blues : Craving for Coffee

I want COFFEE!!!

My cravings started when I saw THIS at Starbucks website this morning. Urgh!

I know it is not advisable that a pregnant woman like me should zip too much caffeine but I think a little zip won’t hurt, right? I still remember when I was still pregnant with Aj, not even once I drank a coffee. I was so cautios then with what I eat and drink because it was my first time but with my second baby now I’m quite the hard-headed preggo. I’m not sure if it has something to do with me staying at home or its just my hormones.

Anyways, I still want COFFEEE!!! :) It’s been like a day or two since I drank one (do you think that’s too close to today?) Urgh! This is really getting into my nerves! :)

Best French Fries under 100 Bucks

I will never go wrong if I say that most of us love French fries. :)

I’ve tasted different kinds of such with different sizes and flavors as well and I could say that most of them have satisfied my cravings. But when I browsed the internet this morning, I discovered that I had only eaten a few of the most delicious.

That’s why as one of my foodie goal this month is to eat these “said to be” most delicious fries below Php100 by Pep.ph.

Here are the TOP 3 on the lists.

1.) CHARLIE’S GRIND AND GRILL


Location: 16 East Kapitolyo Drive, Barangay Kapitolyo, Pasig City
Tel. no. 501-0137
Open from 11:00 a.m. to 1 a.m. daily

Fry factor: At P75, Charlie's Fresh Fries is worth every centavo. For starters, the thick hand-cut slices are fried and salted just right. They're crunchy outside and tasty inside. These are the fries you go for when you're craving for some unadulterated potatoes. They're the real deal. They don't get soggy when they grow cold. In fact, the fries retain their tastiness hours after they're cooked.

Foodie fuss: Charlie's should consider providing take-out packaging for these treats. When we ordered them for to-go, they were just placed in a brown bag—something you can easily overlook because the fries taste great.

2.) NYFD (New York’s Fries and Dips)


Location: 4th Floor, Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati City
Open from 10:00 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily

Fry factor: NYFD'S fries are the kind of fries that'll have you asking, "Where have you been all my life?" A large bucket costs P80 and comes with two dips. (We chose Pesto and Garlic Parmesan.) Tall and thick, the fries and the dip make for a fast meal.

Foodie fuss: Other dips are Red Hot Chili Pepper, Pepper Steak, Hawaiian Curry, Garlic Wasabi, Ranch, Honey Mustard, Cheese, Barbeque, Lemon Herb, and Bacon Onion Tomato.

3.) SANGO!


Location: Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Center, Makati City
Tel. no. 501-3106
Open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday to Thursday and 11 a.m. to midnight, Friday to Sunday

Fry factor: Sango's large fries, which cost P75, make up for being short and fat with its earthy taste. A little bit of salt is enough to bring out the taste of these mildly crunchy fries. Who needs ketchup when fries taste this good?

Foodie fuss: These large fries could be "larger"…but we're only bringing that up because we want more. P.S. Ever heard about the paper bag fat test? A look at the oil stains on the paper pouch above is enough to make one feel guilty about the fat content, but at No.3, we daresay it's worth breaking your diet for.

4.) ARMY NAVY BURGER + BURRITO


Location: Space 2-024 Glorietta 5, Ayala Center, Makati City
Tel. no. 501-3106
Open from 10:00 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily

Fry factor: If you're looking for extra crunchy fries with a chili kick, then Army Navy's P60 Freedom Fries is perfect for you. These thin-cut fries cater to grown-up taste buds--what with its persistent spiciness. You'll be hooked at first munch.

Foodie fuss: These fine fries are served on a nondescript white cardboard container so it doesn't look promising at first glance. Thankfully, one is proven wrong.

You can try them as well and we’ll buzz more about them after they filled our stomachs! ;)

Wordless Wednesday | Max's Chicken

Vegetarian Restaurant

Looking for the healthiest place in town?

Well, why not vent into veggies and try these sumptuous and healthy vegetarian restaurants here in the Philippines.

Here are some of the veggie restos that you can visit to feed your cravings.

Green Café & Restaurant
Location : #92 Scout Castor, Quezon City
Tel Nos: (02) 415 4796 / (02) 376 2781


Menu : Sisig, embutido, clubhouse sandwich, veggie burgers

Must Try : Their heavenly Vegan Chocolate Cake is to die for! :)


Ima’s Gulay Bar
Location : #46 Fernandez Street, Puerto Princesa City
Tel Nos : 0920 533 3210

Menu : Mexican Burritos, pizza, and jambalaya as well as vegan versions of the spicy bean burger, curried tofu sandwich, or sausage fajitas

Must Try : If you’re an adventurous type in terms of foods, you must try their spicy okra and mango pasta. Finish off the meal by sipping an exotic shake of soy coffee, carob, ginger, or fruit flavors.


Bliss Café
Location : Hotel Elizabeth, Gibraltar Street, cor J Felipe, Baguio City, Benguet Philippines
Tel Nos : (074 ) 619-0367


Menu : Traditional Filipino recipes as well as dishes from Seoul, Tokyo, Zurich, and Mexico City. This place has even has an all day brunch menu, including vegetarian classic of scrambled tofu with soy sausage.

Must Try : Try their energetic embotidu, which can be made vegan by opting for no cheese- even omnivores swear it tastes better than the real thing!

Herbs & Greens Restaurant
Location : Km. 78 Mc Arthur Hi-Way, Telabastagan, City of San Fernando Pampanga
Tel Nos : (045) 4551661/0922-8042154/0916-3502002/0919-8876067



Menu : They serve lunch buffet for only P100! Yup! you can eat all you can and all filipino foods. By night you can try their Japanese Buffet. They serve steaks, chicken recipes and salads! Take note that they use all organic ingredients.

Must Try : I love Oriental Mae salad and rib eye steak!:)

Full Family Time

Last weekend after going to the mall, my family decided to have our lunch at Max’s Restaurant.

We had some stuff that really made be full and thought of having my colon cleanse.

Here are the foodies …

~ Everyone’s favorite Max’s Fried Chicken ~

~ Sinigang na Hipon ( Hubby’s favorite ) ~

~ Kare-Kare ( My favorite ) ~

~ Chopsuey ( Mom’s Fave ) ~

This is really one of my favorite resto since I was a child and until now it never fails to make me burp! We really had a fab lunch and a grand day! :)

Pandesal De Pugon

.. from Pan De Manila


My first glimpse of this bakery was in a cooking show (which I forgot the title). I saw how traditional the shop looks and how they convey Old Manila. When they opened a franchise near our place, I immediately bought some spreads and their famous pugon baked pandesal.

Pugon was a Filipino tradition of baking breads thru open fire and wood. The aroma of the wood mix with the bread pretty well that it gives more flavor to it.

I just love their freshly baked pandesal! The smell, the taste and the texture really blew me away. Not to mention my favorite Chocolate Con Leche that somewhat tastes like “Chocolateng Batirol”.

Overall, I love the shop and would really love to buy daily! :)

Like later, we’ll going to feast another batch of pandesal and tuna as our afternoon snack. ;)

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red citrus tea for your red valentines day

Remember my post about our crave for teas? Well, it just got even deeper, as in a lot deeper, lol! That’s why this Valentines, I was thinking of giving my hubby some new Tea flavors from R Evolution. I was choosing from Red Tea or Citrus Tea for him to get him addicted to. Of course, I want to give him the best Premium Tea available, that’s how I love him, always give him the very best, lol!

As based on my research, Red Tea is not actually a tea variety, but an herbal tea preparation of the South African herb Roobios. The naturally caffeine-free Roobios leaves are fermented to produce their distinctive reddish-brown color and contain even more antioxidants than green tea. Citrus Tea on the other hand gives the outmost flavor and vibe to any tea! Hmm, so why not give my hubby both of the best worlds.

The Red Citrus Tea from R Evolution is my best and final choice. From its invigorating flavor to its health benefits, you will never go wrong. The Red Citrus Tea is an herbal tea with a unique blend of citrus spice. Deliciously sparkling, Citrus Spice starts with Rooibos, a South African herb, and then adds lemon peel, orange peel, cloves, cinnamon, and other natural herbs and spices. The product is a refreshing medley that will transport your senses to a fragrant citrus grove! Hmm, yummy, the invigorating taste can make you love life flaming! Lol!

So, if you want you Valentines Day very Red & Spicy grab one now!

white tea anyone?

Me and my hubby loves tea so much that we have almost live ¼% of our life span drinking teas.

As for me, I really drink tea almost everyday, in the morning, sometimes in the afternoon or in late evenings or just anytime of the day when I feel stressed out. I always feel this refreshing & relaxing feeling every time I have one. I don’t know why? But tea just gives me this invigorating sensation that puts me on the mood.

Especially that I’m a working mom in a Big Manufacturing Company and have been working as an Accountant and an Administrative Officer for seven years. Well, to add up to my demanding line of work is I only have one day rest from work, which is Sunday. So from Monday to Saturday I was always exposed to numbers and some decision making tasks every hour of the day. Whew! A revitalizing drink will definitely serve as a stress buster.

My favorite of tea of them all is this White Pear Tea. Have you ever heard of this White Tea? Well, if not, you better read what I’m going to say.

White Tea comes from the bud of the plant rather than the leaf and is, like Green Tea, unfermented. The buds are withered and air dried producing a light, clean and slightly sweet cup of tea. White pear tea includes very delectable and healthy ingredients of Silver Needle Tea and Tribute Eyebrow which add to its innovative flavor. It’s really a revolutionary tea that has the highest amount of antioxidants so it can surely give you that uplifting jive that you need!

White Pear Tea has a variety of packages that suits everyone’s personal needs and taste. They have White Pear Tea in T-Mini travel tin w/ 16 Count Refill, White Pear Tea 20 Pyramid Infusers in foil wraps, White Pear Tea 16 single cup Infusers, White Pear Tea T-Mini travel tin, White Pear Tea 30 individually boxed Infusers.



I personally love the 30 individually boxed Infusers. Why? Because it’s very yummy plus it has this smoothest blend of white tea, slivers of sweet pears and natural pear. It definitely gets me going anytime! Well, other than its antioxidants, its ingredients are definitely the purest and least processed which is best for people who really wants to live a very healthy lifestyle.

So why not try this now! I assure you, it’s definitely not like those ordinary teas that we see in the market. So, if you are tea addict like me and want to experience a new tea sensation you got to grab one of these and enjoy living healthy!

let's get crazy with chicken!

Who doesn't love chicken? Especially if you are grilling chicken! Yes, everbody loves chicken from kids of young age to young at heart. The tasty meat and textured taste of it makes everybody go loco!

Now, El Pollo Loco just got even better. El Pollo Loco just launced its citrus marinated, flame grilled Mexican chicken and now you can even win its video contest! By just making your own chicken dance video or slide. For good measure throw in your best Mexican yell to by shouting El Pollo Loco.

sneak in some veggies

Pizza

The Makeover: Whether you're ordering in, heating it up, or making it from scratch, top your pie with flavor-packed nutrient-boosters like chopped tomatoes, red peppers, broccoli, and basil leaves. Aim for about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of vegetables or fruit (pineapple makes a great topper) per slice. Bonus: This is a great task for a mini sous chef hankering to help in the kitchen.

Expert Tip: If you opt to make your pie from scratch, use a whole wheat crust and low-fat cheese. "Or try mixing parmesan or white cheddar with your basic mozzarella," says Sarah Krieger, RD, a St. Petersburg, Florida-based dietitian and spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. The stronger flavor of those cheeses means you can get away with using less.

Chicken Fingers

The Makeover: Balance out this typically fried dish by serving healthy sides. Instead of greasy French fries, make your own baked sweet potato fries -- they're packed with vitamin A and also provide some fiber if you leave the skin on. "Keep some sliced veggies on the table too," advises Krieger. "If they're out there, your kids will inevitably munch on them."

Expert Tip: For healthier chicken nuggets, skip the premade stuff. Instead, dip chicken breasts or tenders in egg wash (a mix of egg whites and skim milk), then in seasoned bread crumbs or crushed corn flakes. Bake in the oven at 425 degrees F. for 20 minutes.

Mac-and-Cheese

The Makeover: Whipping it up from the box? Then just add some frozen mixed vegetables, like cauliflower, broccoli, and carrots, which help to boost this high-fat, low-fiber entree. "Don't assume your kids won't like it -- everything tastes better when it's doused in cheese!" says Krieger. In fact, a recent Penn State University study found that using "stealth vegetables" -- hiding them in sauces so that kids don't automatically recognize them -- helped boost preschoolers' veggie intake and slash their calorie consumption significantly compared to those who ate pasta without extra vegetables tossed in.

Expert Tip: If you're doing the from-scratch thing, make your dish even healthier with whole wheat pasta and low-fat cheese. Try flavor-packed cheddar instead of processed American.

Hot Dogs

The Makeover: For a natural way to serve up veggies with this summertime staple, prepare your dogs Chicago-style -- topped with pickles, tomato slices, onions, and peppers -- on whole wheat buns. Or you can try serving a brocoslaw salad, a healthier take on traditional coleslaw that uses shredded broccoli in addition to cabbage and carrots. Look for a prepackaged bag at your local market, and mix in a low-fat dressing instead of mayo.

Expert Tip: "Be a food label maven," says Neville. "There are so many options out there, so pick hot dogs with the least total fat and saturated fat per serving."

Spaghetti & Meatballs

The Makeover: "Marinara sauce is a good start," says Neville, "But you can doctor it up by mixing in a can of antioxidant-packed diced tomatoes before heating in a saucepan." Then toss in shredded carrots, chopped mushrooms, and onions to beef up the veggie quotient even more.

Expert Tip: "Because of restaurant super-sizing, we're used to eating meatballs as big as a fist," says Neville. Instead, give mini-meatballs a go. The portions are more age-appropriate and easier for little kids to handle, and chances are you and your hubby will eat a bit less (and cut back on calories) too.

Grilled Cheese

The Makeover: Add a slice of lean ham or turkey and a couple of tomatoes before grilling for a quick way to pack this simple sandwich with more protein and veggies.

Expert Tip: Skip the butter (it's high in saturated fat). Instead, brush the pan with unsaturated canola oil, which is more heart-healthy.

Peanut Butter & Jelly

The Makeover: PB&J is a natural fit for add-ons like bananas and apple slices, says Neville. You can even try skipping the jelly entirely (most commercial jellies are sugar-packed empty calories) and loading the sandwich up with fruit instead.

Expert Tip: Regular peanut butter has extra sugar and may contain artery-clogging trans fats and saturated fats. So buy natural peanut butter and serve it on whole wheat bread. Kid won't part with his go-to grape jelly? Look for labels that say "low sugar" or "fruit only."

food cuteness

My friend from Dubai sent me this interesting cutie foods from I don't really know where?lol!

But they're definitely a sight to munch! :)

Ang cute nila noh. Sana meron din dito, yumyum! Gutom na me! :)