A Quick Hello to Mt. Mayon in Albay, Philippines

Albay is a beautiful province in the Philippines where you can see Mt. Mayon, famous for it's nearly-perfect cone.

Food Review: Steak 101

Steak 101

Doña Soledad extension, Better Living Paranaque

Philippines

2 years ago, I've blogged a new Steak House in Better Living Paranaque. Until now, me and my husband are still visiting it once in a while for a good, affordable steaks. 

I've recently learned that they are on the internet now. Steak 101 can be searched and ranked through one of the good and reliable app called OpenSnap. I've been using it to find the best restaurants in the Metro. It is very reliable and easy to use. For more restaurants and food finds, download OpenSnap app from the App Store or Google Play.

Rest and Relaxation with Nature

Here in the Philippines, we commemorate Holy Week. It is a legal holiday for four days starting Maundy Thursday until Easter Sunday. This is our time to observe the lenten season and to have a little rest and relaxation from all the years of work and stress.

Since it is sooo hot here, beach -like what others prefer- is not my option. Instead, my husband and I decided to go to his province to relax. So we went off to Unisan, Quezon Philippines and stayed there for 3 days. 

We watch the Thursday procession which includes penance wherein a group of people hit themselves with a whip-like thing on their back until it bleeds. To these people, this is their vow to either clean their sins or to thank God for the past miracle that happened them or to their family member. I did not include the pictures of it here since I find it quite disturbing.

After the procession, we went to the bridge of Kalilayan to see nature at its finest. The sun is about to set, there are birds flying and trees everywhere, the clouds are so beautiful, cold air hugs you and the ocean is so calm. Everything is so serene... and this is what I want to share with everyone. :)

Easy Roasted Herb Chicken

Easy Roasted Herb Chicken

Ingredients:
1 whole Chicken
2 heads Garlic cut in half
1 lemon cut in half
2 stems/leaves of lemon grass
McCormick dried rosemary
3 tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper

Lab Gastropub Oceana

I was invited to a surprise baby shower for a very good friend and former work partner Wendy, last Friday at Lab Gastropub Oceana. I was excited because I'll be having dinner with my former office friends, at the same time, a new resto to try and blog.

The Lab Gastropub is at the tranquil side of SM by the Bay, MOA Complex Pasay. It has a soft touch good for people who chose to have a relaxing dinner after a days work. Unlike other chain of restaurants along SM By the Bay, the area is calm... no loud music or bands playing in, out and around the restaurant.

"It is a restaurant-school run by the Center for Culinary Arts Manila where the menu was thoughtfully developed by talented culinary students in the 6-month fast track chef program, mentored by highly experienced chefs." 

Bhoyings

One weekday (I think that was Thursday) while at home cooking dinner, Dad called up and invited us for dinner. They were at Bhoyings, -the new restaurant in BF Homes Phase 1- but since it's quite far and a weekday, we pass. Dad gave good feedback though and said that the food was good, affordable and there's a mini playland where the kiddos can play too. It was featured in Jessica Soho's show, so it became popular.

http://www.bhoyings.com

Breakfast Tortilla Recipe

Re-blogged from My Food Blog:

Something to look forward to in the morning 

Just to surprise my hubby when he wakes up, I prepared a not-so-ordinary healthy breakfast.

Ingredients:

2 pcs. Tortilla Wrap

2 pcs. medium potatoes, diced

1 small red bell pepper, diced