Jungle Jam

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Myron’s at Powerplant Mall

This is our second time to eat in Myron’s and we enjoyed both experiences.  I finally had the Burger with Foie Gras and had the oyster sampler.  Yum Yum!  And even after eating there twice, I still have to go back to try the other dishes

previous entry:  Myron’s Place - June 3, 2008 

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We got to meet the owner, Mon Eugenio and his wife Monique

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I am so lucky to have dined with three handsome men……

Thanks guys!! hope we can do this often :-)

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Astralis by Diamond Hotel

We tried out the new restaurant at Power Plant Mall at Rockwell, Astralis.  

The dishes I liked of course had cheese or truffle.  I liked their presentation and the serving platters that they used. 

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Melted Fresh Mozzarella 

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Baked Oysters, Three Ways 

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Mom and I liked this one!  

Baked Camembert in Phyllo Pastry 

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Our GMs Favorite Salad - I was so curious to try this …and liked it! 

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Traditional Ceasar Salad

( this is half portion since we had it split into two ) 

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Broccoli Soup 

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Mini US Wagyu Beef Burgers done in three Ways

 I am always curious to try burgers - it is one of my latest craze.  It was okay, the best for me was the truffle burger…. though of course I wish I could choose the ways - like I would have probably wanted one that had cheese

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Prawn and Asparagus Risotto 

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Pan Grilled Sea Bass 

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Grilled US Wagyu Rib Eye - ladies cut ( half portion again since we had it split into two ) 

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It came with 3 sauces, the best for me was the truffle sauce 

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Creme Brulee Madness 

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Astralis by Diamond Hotel:  Lopez Drive, Power Plant Mall, Rockwell

Tel #:  703-26-88

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Rockwell’s Pre-Christmas Sale

Power Plant Mall’s Pre-Christmas Treat

Rockwell Power Plant Mall brings holiday cheer to shoppers early this year with a pre-Christmas sale on October 17, 18 & 19!

Take advantage of discounts up tp 70% off on selected items from over 100 participating stores. Enjoy extended mall hours this Friday from 11am-11pm, Saturday 10am-11pm and Sunay 10am-9pm.

Penny-pinching shoppers can find the perfect gift or dress to wear this holiday season. Shop ‘til you drop and in Aldo, CK Jeans, Girbaud, Home & Beyond, Hobbes & Landes, Shoe Salon, Stoked, Traffic, Tyler and more!

Don’t miss this ultimate holiday shopping experience offered to you by Rockwell Power Plant Mall – where fashionable Manila shops. For more information, please call 8981702 or visit powerplantmall.multiply.com.

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Lulu Belle

YUMMY!!!!! I LOVE FROZEN YOGURT!!!!!!!  And finally they have a permanent one which I can go to any day I want  in Powerplant Mall at Rockwell!!  I tried it yesterday and LOVE IT!!!  I met Joji Yujuico who is one of the owners of Lulu Belle.  She told me that Lulu Belle is a concept developed by her and her partner and everything is locally developed - the name, the brand, the logo, the formulation of the yogurt.  Joji also told me that the ingredients they use for their yogurt are all fresh ingredients and nothing imported and powdered.  So be assured that you are getting a good product.  

I noticed that eating frozen yogurt does not make me full, it is not a heavy feeling but a refreshing and light  feeling so I guess it means it is healthy…or I am just trying to justify my eating one cup after the other because I LOVE IT!! :-)   

So hurry and try it!!!  

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Yoh-gurt Froz

Yogurt is the “IN” thing! I LOVE YOGURT!!!Everytime I see a yogurt place, I get so excited and need to try it!!!  I discovered this at the Urban Bazaar at Rockwell a few weeks ago.   I got to meet the owner, Jane, as she was there making sure everything was going well.  They have two concepts, the usual yogurt with toppings ( TOP IT )  and then the yogurt that is swirled and mixed ( MIX IT ) with the fruit or flavor of your choice. You can also get them for your private parties/events

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Mich Araullo

I received a message from Popsie to visit her cousin at the Urban Bazaar in Rockwell. Mich is a college student and does fashion on the side.  Popsie told me that she only showcases her items in the Urban bazaar as she is really still a full time student.  Her booth was very busy

Popsie, you are a great and proud cousin giving so much support to your cousin!  I think that at a young age we should support young children/adults when they show interest in doing business or pursuing their career.   The guidance and support you get from your family and friends is very important.  Her Dad and Mom were there also at her booth helping her sell!  Mich is a lucky girl!

To Mich, good luck in pursuing your career or whatever it is you will do after you graduate!   

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Discover Color at Rockwell’s Urban Bazaar August 11, 2008 

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Old Asia

It’s been 17 year since Tita Pachot started Old Asia.  She was one of the first in the business till everyone else followed.  

More power to Tita Pachot and Old Asia! 

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Of course, behind Tita Pachot is her loving and supportive family….  

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and friends…. 

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Tita Pachot selects everything that goes inside the store…and everything is beautiful! I think that in every business, what is important is the owner’s touch.  It makes a whole lot of difference and you will know it…

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Visiting the Bakers Dozen at Powerplant Mall

If there is Heaven on the 5th at Rustan’s Makati, there is Heaven on the ground level at Powerplant Mall :-)  

I stopped by last friday to see what is new or what I had not seen last year…. 

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I was so happy to have finally met Tin.  I featured her YUMMY apple pie before and I am glad to meet the woman behind it all.  

Previous Entry:  Apple Pie Three Ways- December 3, 2007 

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 Costa Brava!! I was hoping to bump into Nadine but she was not there yet.  I love her heart shaped cakes which come in mini sizes..and suprised to see that now she makes cupcakes too. 

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I always ask each owner what their bestseller is or what they are known for….Tunnel of Fudge cake is their bestseller.  They also make speciality cakes for occassions 

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I was very happy to meet the owner of Estrel’s!  When I saw her, I said, are you Estrel’s?  I was so embarassed!  Her name is Joy!  I always hear Estrel’s Caramel cake all over the place so I got excited when I saw them at the Baker’s Dozen and of course I want to always meet the owner.  Joy was so nice!  She even gave me a cake!  She made sure I came back for it because I was carrying tons of things. My favorite is the HEART shaped one covered with flowers on top!  Icing Icing!! and flowers at that! YUMMY! 

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Best seller:  Carrot cake and Bread Pudding! 

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OH MY GOSH TIPPI!!! I spotted your carrot cake cookies right away!!! YUMMY!!!!! 2 cookies with cream cheese in between!!!! I am definitely going back to get some!!!!!

I think I am into carrot cake suddenly - even that carrot cake of Christine’s Kitchen was really good! 

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What an interesting name and names of pastries! I wonder if it really works as a “gayuma.”  I will have to taste it yet!

I googled the definition and found this which may give you an idea for those that do not know what it means ( taken from Pyrexia’s Crepitus ):

Gayuma = love potion in” tagalog.” More than being a concocted drink or additive, it is also associated with any object that arouses one’s sexual desire towards another person, usually the one who gave or owned the object referred to as gayuma. (my definition)

In the Philippine setting, although accepted as a myth or a superstitious belief, gayuma is still something that most people turn to when it comes to matters of the heart that can’t be solved by courtship or any other means of winning one’s heart. Concocted most of the time from herbs, plant roots, and other stuffs believed to have extra special magical powers, they aren’t hard to find once you know where to look for them (most of the time near prominent churches such as Quiapo church and Baclaran church). Since the early times, its effectiveness, according to its patrons, is proven and will not fail as long as one believes in its mystical properties. 

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Kitchen’s Best had some new things and is ready for Christmas with all their packaged items!

Previous entry:  The Best Sansrivals - May 2, 2008 

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Wow!!! Macaroons!!! Just looking at them is already YUMMY! 

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Baker’s Dozen 2008 - August 28, 2008 

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