Monthly Archives: September 2008

From the Kitchen of Ludette Moy

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We are always happy to have Tita Ludette cook for the family.  Whether it be in Spain, New York or San Francisco!  She is the happy chef! Always funny and laughing! A very cheerful person and we all love her.  

Tita Ludette was the woman behind the famous Dino’s restaurant.  That is the talk among my parents and their friends.  I probably was not born yet so I would not know.  But it seems like it was a very very popular restaurant back then.  Tita Ludette also owned and operated  Trendy Food Shoppe which served gourmet food to go and catering in San Francisco.   

Thanks Tita for a wonderful meal which you prepared for our family lunch! 

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 un Tapeo:

Veal Meatballs, Tortilla de Patatas/setas, Jamon Serrano, Salpicon de Mariscos –  shellfish Salad in vinagrette

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 Almuerzo:

Solomillo Asado al Horno, Lomo de Cerdo, Calamares

Arroz a Banda:  ( Seafood flavored rice with onions and potatoes ) 

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Starbucks Coffee Ambassador’s Cup

By | Great Achievements, What's New at Starbucks? | 4 Comments

Every other year, Starbucks holds the Coffee Ambassador’s Cup where all the coffee masters gather together to see who will be the Coffee Ambassador of the year.

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Partners go through coffee master assessment and if they score 90% or above they qualify and become coffee masters.  If you go to the store, you will spot them as they wear black aprons and not the regular green ones.  It is a way of continously educating the partners on their knowledge on coffee so they can better serve their clients. 

The Coffee Ambassador’s Cup is an idea created by the Philippine team and was originally called the Battle of the Beans.  Starbucks decided to do it in all other International markets and so they called it the Coffee Ambassador’s cup.  

This is already the 6th Coffee Ambassador’s Cup! 

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I love attending Starbucks events because I always  get so energized!  What a great company!  I don’t work there but I am glad to be part of it in some way!

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Special Guest for the event was President for Asia Pacific, John Culver and I am so proud of my Dad and brother who run Starbucks Philippines!

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Each district cheers for their own candidates!  What ENERGY and what an amazing feeling to hear them! 

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Entertainment from the other coffee masters in between the rounds.  Everyone is so creative and talented! 

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Out of the 12 contestants, 3 finalists are left to compete for the title 

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Everyone is a winner and gets their prizes  

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Congratulations to Rainy, Efraim and Lois!! 

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Cacao

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My friend Bubu is so enterprising!  She is the CANDY QUEEN of the Philippines!  

I really admire her for being able to start her own business and making it grow to what it is today.  She is the one who created Candy Corner which she later on franchised.  Candy corner now has 77 outlets, 49 of which are still owned by her.  Bubu is also the one behind Nuts about Candy, Good To Go,  Snak Shack and Buzzy Bees Cafe in the Children’s floor of Rustan’s.  Her latest store is Cacao in Serendra.  

Cacao imports chocolates from the US.  Their most popular chocolates are the sugar free and dark chocolates.  Bubu told me that before Christmas, she will have chocolates from Switzerland as well!  Wow!!

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After choosing the chocolates that you want, you can put them in a nice gift box with a beautiful ribbon.  Ready to be given as a gift. 

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Bubu also distributes Tootsie Roll Industries with brands such as:

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Cacao sells Body Frosting!  Hmmm…  Bubu asked me what flavor I wanted as she was going to give me a bottle as a gift, I told her, it depends on who will be eating it! 🙂 🙂   

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And Bubu also gave me this!!! YUMMY!

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Thanks Bubu for a wonderful chocolate experience!!  I know the de Jesus family will go crazy in your store!  

More power to you!! 

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Light House Foundation

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For the last few years my friend Robert Velhagen has been supporting the Light House Foundations children’s feeding project in Payatas. 

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The Lighthouse Foundation is run by retired Judge Lore Veneration. Everyday he feeds hundreds of needy children in Payatas. He offers free pre-school education at the dumpsite. The children come in to eat and get educated for FREE. Not only is he saving the lives of these children, he is also helping provide them with a bright future.

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A P1,500 donation provides the foundation with a 5lb. bag of a special super food that was specifically formulated to target the effects of malnutrition. The super food has made all the difference in the health of these children.

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If you have been looking for a way to help, then this may be the avenue for you. You may not have the time to feed the children, but let’s help those that do. 

If you wish to donate you can call Robert at 0918-8811181. Any amount will help  

La Vie en Fleur

By | Fashion, What's New at Rustan's | One Comment

“Flowers are an expression in form of that which is most high, most sacred…within ourselves.” – Eckhart Tolle

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 Congrats again to Hindy for another great achievement!!  Beautiful Collection!!

I think all Heart2Heart ever does is congratulate Hindy for many of her accomplishments and always contributing to the betterment of our country, our environment and to the fashion industry!  

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Showing the mastery of the craft, Hindy Weber- Tantoco does not fail to impress the audience as she presents her most up-to-date collection of exquisite design at the fifth installation of the Fashion Watch Quartet Series 3. 

Classy and tasteful are just a few of the many words that can describe Hindy-Weber Tantoco’s new Holiday collection. Her newest line takes inspiration from nature with its vibrant fauna and foliage evident in her pieces. Bulb-shaped silhouettes make up the main pieces of the new line taking off from the “cocooned tightness of flower buds”. Exceptional detailing is manifested in her line of evening wear boasting of burnt ruffle edges to mimic flower petals. Gowns, pants and jackets in floral prints were also distinct in the collection sticking to the designer’s foremost inspiration – La Vien En Fleur as she names it. Meticulously draped jerseys in an array of colors also stand out as the art of draping becomes recognizable. Casual wear as well is taken up a notch as Hindy-Weber Tantoco shows off what she is known for in the line of ready to wear clothing. Blouses and jackets in different materials were paired off with a selection of slim fit or wide leg pants with belts to cinch the waist.

Another emergent piece all throughout the designer’s line is the intricate wood appliqué that play as accents, standing out either as belt buckles, head and neck pieces or bag ornaments. These locally hand-carved wood appliqués do amplify an ordinary outfit adding flair and style to the whole look.

Sophistication takes its form in this collection that features a palette of very specific colors like twilight blue, sunset orange, dove grey, and sand. Alongside the vibrant array of colors, it is then combined with a wide selection of materials such as structured linens, brocades, and silk charmeuse further escalating the taste and stylishness of anyone. 

Fashion Watch Quartet’s production team is led by producers Joji Dingcong and McC Cuan, with the help of project director Patrick Rosas with his creative makeup team, project coordinator Grace Molina, and guest director for series 3, Robbie Carmona.

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Environment-Friendly Shopping with The Marks & Spencer Eco Bag

By | Green, What's New at Rustan's | No Comments

Thanks to my cousin Catherine for telling me about this…

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Shopping and helping the environment just got easier and more stylish with the Marks & Spencer Eco Bag.  The bag is made of Organic Cotton and is part of Marks & Spencer’s Plan A campaign to safeguard natural resources by using sustainable raw materials. eco-900×900.JPG

Organic cotton is grown without pesticides and uses traditional methods like crop rotation, hand weeding and natural pest control to produce crops with minimal impact on the environment.

There are four must-have designs to choose from – hip renditions of fashion icons and M&S models Twiggy, Erin O’Connor and Lily Cole, plus a chic trademark illustration by renowned fashion illustrator David Downton.

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Help reduce waste by ditching the plastic bag and grab this stylish and environment-friendly shopping bag for only P295.00 available at Marks & Spencer stores nationwide.

Marks & Spencer stores are located at Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Glorietta 4, Greenbelt 3, Alabang Town Center, Power Plant Mall, Trinoma, Gateway Mall, SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, SM North Edsa, SM Pampanga, Robinsons Galleria, Robinsons Place Manila and Ayala Center Cebu.

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