Monthly Archives: September 2014

Whaleshark Reunion

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We missed each other so much after our Dumaguete trip, we had a reunion a few weeks after our trip 🙂

Previous entry:  City Tour of Dumaguete July 25, 2014

Vacation with the Kids July 29, 2014

10531379_10152669183167376_2187146945475980890_oThanks Bulgin and Lills for hosting!  I insisted on a blue and white theme 🙂whaleshark-reunion-2.JPGwhaleshark-reunion-3.JPGHomemade iced tea and fresh buko juicewhaleshark-reunion-4.JPGwhaleshark-reunion-5.JPG

It was a fondue dinner and I was in charge of sauces 🙂  Bernaise, Tartare, Spicy Catsup, Curry and Peanut butterwhaleshark-reunion-6.JPGwhaleshark-reunion-7.JPGInstead of cooking with a fondue cooker – we just had it cooked so it’s faster 🙂  No need to wait one by one 🙂 Thanks to Chef Arnel for cooking for us whaleshark-reunion-8.JPGPotluck Fondue so people were assigned to bring rib eye beef, chicken and porkwhaleshark-reunion-9.JPG

I also brought the sate ricewhaleshark-reunion-10.JPGLills brought buko from Bulacan – so the juice went to the juice dispenser and the shells she used as a bowl to serve the fruit salad she made 🙂  YUMMY!!whaleshark-reunion-11.JPGPlus she made banana turon which she claims is the best! 🙂  whaleshark-reunion-12.JPGYUM!whaleshark-reunion-13.JPG[email_link]

Nelusco by Costa Brava

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Heart2Heart weakness – Mocha!  Mocha anything!!!  Love this Nelusco Mocha Praline cake by Costa Brava!costa-brava.JPGcosta-brava-contact.jpg

They won’t give out prices on the phone or will not email a list, so I picked this up 🙂  I want to try the others.  I love Costa Brava and I love Mrs. Nadine Liu 🙂  I normally only get to try the caramel cake and White Birthday cake.  Hope to try more 🙂mocha nelusco cake

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Painted Dress by Rhett Eala

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Loving the collection of Rhett which is a fusion of Fashion and Art – he expresses his artistic talent in two ways!  Truly a labor of love!!  Painted Dress by Rhett Eala (12)10698714_10152313510231674_8354931533441430136_nPainted Dress by Rhett Eala (4)Painted Dress by Rhett Eala (11)Painted Dress by Rhett Eala (10)Painted Dress by Rhett Eala (6)Painted Dress by Rhett Eala (2)Painted Dress by Rhett Eala (7)Painted Dress by Rhett Eala (13)Painted Dress by Rhett Eala (9)Painted Dress by Rhett Eala (3)Painted Dress by Rhett Eala (9)Painted Dress by Rhett Eala (4)Painted Dress by Rhett Eala (5)Painted Dress by Rhett Eala (10)Painted Dress by Rhett Eala (6)Painted Dress by Rhett Eala (7)Painted Dress by Rhett Eala (17)Painted Dress by Rhett Eala (15)Painted Dress by Rhett Eala (1)Painted Dress by Rhett Eala (5)Painted Dress by Rhett Eala (1)Painted Dress by Rhett Eala (11)Painted Dress by Rhett Eala (8)Painted Dress by Rhett Eala (2)Painted Dress by Rhett Eala (8)Painted Dress by Rhett Eala (3)Painted Dress by Rhett Eala (14)Even the bridal gown of Angeline had art on it 🙂Painted Dress by Rhett Eala (16)The look I am seeing next from Rhett which I love 🙂10428441_10152319024316674_2875324173465521874_n10354172_10152306712776674_7883070411566096038_n[email_link]

Jude Jowilson

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A Filipino ( from Cebu ) designer slowly making it big in New York!  Always proud of Filipino talent and hoping they will succeed internationally.  Thank you to a friend, Ina Chiongbian ( who is a friend of Jude)  for sharing this talent with Heart2Heart!  Wishing Jude the best!!
Jude Jowilson about Jude Jowilson Bridal (20140830) Jude Jowilson contact Click below to go to their websiteJude Jowilson website[email_link]

Vegetable Bolognese Pasta Sauce by Nicole’s Kitchen

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Super Yummy Vegetable bolognese from Nicole Ortega’s Kitchen!! Last time I featured her yummy Pinoy Style Cheese Pimento

Previous entry:  Pinoy Style Cheese Pimento by Nicole Ortega July 30, 2014 Vegetable Bolognese Pasta by Nicole's Kitchen 1 It’s so hard to be healthy in this very tempting world!!  So Ia m so happy there are still alternatives to delicious dishes.  My family loves bolognese.  There is this certain bolognese we love and this is close to it and it does not use beef but all vegetables.  Vegetable Bolognese Pasta by Nicole's Kitchen 2 Love the fresh basil leaves as you open the bottleVegetable Bolognese Pasta by Nicole's Kitchen 3I chose whole wheat noodles and Nicole said to sprinkle fresh parmesan cheese on top.  My friend Trish said she eats this as a soup too 🙂
Vegetable Bolognese Pasta by Nicole's Kitchen 4 For orders pls call 0917 537 2209 or Duo 2157601Vegetable Bolognese Pasta by Nicole's Kitchen 5[email_link]

Highschool Reunion

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We had a reunion with our high school friends from almost 30 years ago!!  We were a big group which consisted of different smaller groups and we would see each other often and some of us almost everyday.  We were so close and some were more than friends ( Uyyy  🙂  ) or at least wanted to be more than friends 🙂  But when we all went our separate ways for college, we did not see each other as a group since then…

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8 GumamelasLogoRevision12_4

5 KumbancherosLogoRevision13_4

10 Xmen ( Xavier boys ) LogoRevisionphoto 2For a grand total of 27!  14 out of the 27 attended!

Thanks to Mike Lopez for instigating this reunion and for bringing us together again.

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This is proof that lost friendships can always be brought back.  It was such a fun night and we are looking forward to the next and catching up some more with everyoneReunion highschool groupWe had our own DJ with 80’s music 🙂  the server in Glass Door 🙂 Highschool Reunion (1)Highschool Reunion (5)Highschool Reunion (3)Highschool Reunion (4)Yummy Spanish tapas by Chef Maj Lazatinhighschool reunion glass doorThanks to Angge ( Angela – she doesn’t like me calling her Angge anymore 🙂  ) for the photos – we made a video of our old photos to reminisce

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Highschool Reunion (2)Till the next reunion!!  The Betahifis turn to organise!! 🙂 reunion at glass door[email_link]

The Clover Brewing System at Starbucks Reserve Signa

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Last Sept. 16,  the six meter high ceiling Starbucks store at Robinson’s Signa Designer Residences openedIMG_8676 It’s the fifth Starbucks Reserve store in the countryStarbucks reserve coffees More importantly it’s the first time Starbucks is introducing the Clover Brewing System

The Clover Brewing System at Starbucks

Check out Heart2Heart’s article today on this

Philippine Star Clover brewing System Starbucks

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Manila’s Best @ Polo

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I remember a few years back, Chef Vicky Clemente was doing a survey.  She asked me what my favourite cakes were.  I figured later on that this was probably the reason she was doing a survey – trying to find out the popular desserts!  When Chef Vicky started as a consultant for the Manila Polo Club, she did many changes to the Food and Beverage department and I am happy to say that they have been effective.  I particularly like the fact that you can get many of the city’s best desserts from the club and not having to pick up in far places.  Far to me is Quezon City, Pasig area or the Alabang area in the South.  This is convenient for the members of the club.  Hoping that maybe someone can do this for the public too 🙂  I am sure many would pay a little more to have the convenience of just picking up their favourite desserts in a location closer to themManila Polo Club's Best Deserts 1manilas best cakes polo clubpolo club cakes best cakes in the metro Manila Polo Club's Best Deserts 2 Manila Polo Club's Best Deserts 3 Manila Polo Club's Best Deserts 4 Manila Polo Club's Best Deserts 5 Manila Polo Club's Best Deserts 6 Manila Polo Club's Best Deserts 7 Manila Polo Club's Best Deserts 8 Manila Polo Club's Best Deserts 9 Manila Polo Club's Best Deserts 10 Manila Polo Club's Best Deserts 11 Manila Polo Club's Best Deserts 12 Manila Polo Club's Best Deserts 13 Manila Polo Club's Best Deserts 14 Manila Polo Club's Best Deserts 15[email_link]

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