Monthly Archives: February 2014

Remembering Sandy

By | For kids, Tributes | 3 Comments

A year ago today, my batchmate’s daughter passed away because of dengue.  Sandy was only 10 years old.  Today Heart2Heart remembers Sandy.  I wore pink today not only because I like pink but because Sandy liked pink too.  When this happened last year, many people were asking me about it, so here is the story from her Father, Clint.  And the beautiful wake all in pink 

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She’s the daughter of Clint and Peaches Martinez Aranas

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Sharing the story written by Sandy’s father, Clint, which he shared during the wake last year

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They had a beautiful wake for Sandy

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Protect Yourself from Dengue

By | For kids, Health and Fitness | No Comments

Dengue is and has been rampant and we really need to be more aware on how we can prevent this deadly disease.  Sharing herewith some tips which my batchmate Tisha shared with us.  It’s meant for Austin Texas, but we can apply most of them here in the Philippines

And my tip is to always spray yourself with antimosquito spray and the best out there is Cadentia’s Antimosquito cologne which acts as a repellant at the same time keeps you smelling good and pleasant

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Let the Pho Begin! Phat Pho Opens in Manila

By | Foodie, Great Achievements | No Comments

These three are so so amazing!  Jon Syjuco, Eliza Antonino and Abba Napa – the Moment Group


I met them when I first wrote about their first venture

Previous entry:  Cue June 2012

then soon after that they never stopped opening new concepts and new branches!  And   

Burger Bar November 30, 2012  

8 Cuts November 8, 2013

And in a span of less than two years, they have opened 6 restaurant concepts already.  They will be opening 2 cool Japanese restaurant concepts in the third quarter of this year and A French Bistro from the Les Amis group – Bistro Du Vin also in the third quarter of this year!  The latest as of today is Phat Pho which comes all the way from Cebu by Chef Jason Hyatt of the Abaca group.  

Previous entries:  Abaca Boutique + Restaurant Jan 14, 2008 

A Cafe August 20, 2012 

Abaca Boutique Resort Cebu August 20, 2012 

We had a sneak slurp today and we enjoyed the food!!!  Tomorrow they open at 6pm!!  Congratulations to the Moment Group and to the Abaca group!! MORE POWER!!!pho-opens-in-manila-5.JPGphat-pho-specialties-menu.jpglet-the-pho-begin-phat-pho-opens-in-manila-6.JPGlet-the-pho-begin-phat-pho-opens-in-manila-12.JPGpho-opens-in-manila-2.JPGlet-the-pho-begin-phat-pho-opens-in-manila-15.JPGpho-opens-in-manila-3.JPGphat-pho-manila-serendra.jpgmoment-group-of-restaurants.jpglet-the-pho-begin-phat-pho-opens-in-manila-13.JPG

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Mini Strawberry Shortcakes by Tessa Ong

By | Yummy! | One Comment

I received this super yummy cupcakes from my friend Alexie.  It reminded me of Yulo’s Strawberry Shortcake.  Apparently, they are also strawberry shortcakes but made by Tessa Ong!  It’s so yummy!!!  Give Tessa a call if you would like to order at 0917-537-0306

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Close up on the mini cakes
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Tessa has other pastries and I requested for her to send her list.  Hoping to try that carrot cupcakes which sounds so yummy !!! 🙂  

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Project Wheelchair

By | Foodie, For kids, Giving Back, Tributes | 2 Comments

We all know Dedet as the famous Pepita’s Lechon.  

Previous entries:  Pepita’s Lechon March 3, 2012 

New From Pepita’s Kitchen October 22, 2013 

Dedet is such a warm and simple person.  She’s always so soft spoken and so humble despite the success she is enjoying with her business.  And if you have had a degustation or have seen some photos from her dinners, you will always see her two little Pepitas helping out.  They are always there with Dedet.  And there’s a third little Pepita, an angel.  Aside from sharing with you her lechon here at Heart2Heart, there’s a heartwarming story I would like to share, about this little angel who continues to watch over the Pepitas.  Dedet wrote the story for all of you and here it is      

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 From Lileya and Liyora – do contact them  ( projectwheelchair3@gmail.com ) if you would like to donate cash, or  wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, whether brand new or second hand.  A brand new wheelchair where Dedet gets wheelchairs costs around P 2,600, walkers P 1,000 and crutches for P 600.00 a pair.  They started this project for kids but now it is for anyone who is in need for wheelchairs

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