Monthly Archives: November 2014

Cyma Boracay

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 We love going to Cyma just to hear them shout “Opa!”  🙂  I love this Saganaki “flaming cheese”Cyma Boracay (4)

Saganaki Capriot Style – Halloumi
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Sampler –Sampling of 5 dips

The Classic Tzatziki Greek yogurt, cucumber, dill, carrots, garlic garlic garlic!

Pine Nut Melitzanosalata Roasted eggplant, Greek yogurt, pine nut, Greek feta

Kalamata Hummus Velvety, chickpeas, tahini, kalamata olive tapenade

Tirokafteri – Greek Cheese Pimiento Creamed feta, spicy roasted peppers, sun-dried tomato, kefalotiri

Dulong Taramosalata Greek caviar, dulong confit, lemon, dill, cucumber, evoo

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 Kalamarakia
Deep fried calamari, cauliflower, chickpeas, garlic yogurt sauce, tomato sauceCyma Boracay (6)

 Spanakopita
Spinach pie, leeks, fresh herb, fetaCyma Boracay (7)

 Pastisado – The Greek Osso Bucco
Beef shank, Greek tomato sauce, bucatini pastaCyma Boracay (8)

 Cyma Roasted Crabs
Roasted mangrove crabs with tons of garlic, black pepper and evoo. Served with garlic noodles and a spritz of lemon.Cyma Boracay (9)

Greek SouvlakiCyma Boracay (10)

 Paidakia – Lamb Ribs
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 Hirino Brizola – Grilled Pork Chops
3/4 inch thick, tender, bone in. Served with your choice of sideCyma Boracay (12)

 Opa desert 🙂  I forgot the name but this was so good!!  Mango flambé Cyma Boracay (13)

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Breakfast Buffet at Discovery Shores Boracay

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 And because I am awake early, I get to avail of the buffet breakfast included with the room and having the whole place to myself 🙂  Breakfast Buffet at Discovery Shores Boracay (3)

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 No worries if there is no Starbucks in the buffet, you can always bring your Via Breakfast Buffet at Discovery Shores Boracay (4)

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There are some items in the buffet that change and it is good because usually it is the same during your whole stay.  At Discovery Shores, they change some of the viands or add another sectionBreakfast Buffet at Discovery Shores Boracay (1)

Champorado with assorted Dried Fish 🙂  Breakfast Buffet at Discovery Shores Boracay (22)

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Oatmeal bar!!  First time for me to see an oatmeal bar in a breakfast buffet!  I love oatmeal!Breakfast Buffet at Discovery Shores Boracay (1)

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OMG!  Crispy bacon!! Breakfast Buffet at Discovery Shores Boracay (15)

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The Brick over chicken changed the next day to Brick over pork! Porchetta to me 🙂Breakfast Buffet at Discovery Shores Boracay (3)

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Back at Discovery Shores after 5 years

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So happy to be back at Discovery Shores after five years!! The last time we were here was during Gil and Christine’s wedding and we had many happy memories.  This trip we requested for pool side rooms so it is easier access to the beach and the pool!  The best location for us.  Thank you to Discovery Shores for granting our request 🙂 Back at Discovery Shores after 5 years (9)

Our room was right next to the gym.  We used it only once haha!!Back at Discovery Shores after 5 years (7)

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Love our Burberry personalised bears 🙂 And our complimentary sunblock!! Beach Hut and VMV Hypoallergenics 🙂   Always the best amenity in a beach resort. Back at Discovery Shores after 5 years (3)

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Love this!!Back at Discovery Shores after 5 years (6)

I was jetlagging so I was the only one awake at 5am- the best time in the resort!!!Back at Discovery Shores after 5 years (1)

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I literally had the beach all to myself!!! The best time to swim! :0)Back at Discovery Shores after 5 years (3)

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Love the towel shapes Back at Discovery Shores after 5 years (8)

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And the complimentary poolside treats!  Hydration is key always pool treats

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Un Voyage En Provence

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 This is my favourite packaging by the Fruit Garden 🙂  I love how every time they are always updating their packaging and how every time it is thought out so well by Pierre and Ria.  There is always a story behind everything they do.  This year the inspiration is ProvenceBox offerConversations with Pierre Marmonierre fruit gardenpierre marmonnier fruit garden

Provencal coffret and bottles

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provencal fabric fruit garden

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The Provencal coffret

The Discovery Provençal edition comes with unique flavors : Apricot, Peach thyme, Strawberry rose, and our best seller : Mango lavender, orange, pineapple coco rhum

The Proven+ºal Discovery

Gift set features 3 interesting flavors for this season : Apricot, Peach Thyme, and Strawberry Rose. A pure Provençal attitude

The Gift boxThe Grasse coffret limited Proven+ºal editionThe Biot coffret limited Proven+ºal edition

Two new flavours – Sunshine Medley and Fairy Blush.

The first one is an apricot lavender jam the second a mix berry jam spiced with clove and cinnamon and finished with few gold edible glitters

The Wave setSo happy it’s available already at Rustan’s Supermarket

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Fruit garden contact usClick below to go to their website

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Pancho and Desiree Wedding Ceremony

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 It was an honour for us to be a part of this wedding being a friend to Pepeinvitation wedding desiree and pancho pimentelWhat a beautiful venue for the wedding.  Pancho told us that when they went with their wedding planner to look for venues for the wedding, there was no need to look further as soon as Desiree saw this place.  It was the first and the last for viewing 🙂   Pancho and Desiree Wedding Cerom (2)

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 The wedding was supposed to be held out in the garden but because of the rain, it was done indoors.  Pancho and Desiree chose this time of the year to have the wedding because historically the weather is perfect with a cool temperature and just enough sun after the summer season.  But it rained that day which is actually not so bad – it’s good luck:-)Pancho and Desiree Wedding Cerom (11)

 the beautiful bride – DesireePancho and Desiree Wedding Cerom (28)

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I love how it did not take much to dress up and set up the wedding venue – Simple but elegant Pancho and Desiree Wedding Cerom (10)

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Groom, Pancho and his Mom, TheresePancho and Desiree Wedding Cerom (29)

 Godparents, James and Charlene SisonPancho and Desiree Wedding Cerom (14)

James with Pancho and the Father of the Groom, PepePancho and Desiree Wedding Cerom (27)

 And look who attended the wedding too and came to Lake Tahoe!! Bubba!! 🙂  Of course Pepe will not leave his buddyPancho and Desiree Wedding Cerom (1)

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Nestle Tollhouse Cafe

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We were walking outside our hotel and we saw this place!!!!
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OMG!!!  Everything looks so good!!
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Nestle Tollhouse Cafe (1)         Since it’s owned by Nestle, everything is made from their products even the drinks 🙂  Nestle Tollhouse Cafe (13)   Click below to go to their website

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