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Cousins Get Together

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 Cousins get together today for lunch!!   Always happy to see them and remember our Lola Charing.   It’s a Saturday today and we normally have lunch with Lola so it’s nice to be around each other even though she’s not physically here – because she’s alive in our hearts 🙂Cousins Get Together (1) Cousins Get Together (2) Our latest mascot – Martina of Martin and JoyCousins Get Together (3) The boys who are growing up so fast!!!Cousins Get Together (15) Since it’s M. Noey hosting- we always have cheesesticks! YIPEE!!Cousins Get Together (5) and cheese curls 🙂Cousins Get Together (14)  Cousins lunch today was hosted by M. Noey @lopeznoey and Krie @kriepee !

We usually do potluck but they prepared everything today.   We had Salad Stop @saladstopph Geisha and Big Bird salad Sweet Ecstasy @sweetxmanila cheeseburgers , Buffalo wings and corn from @chilis Asstd Japanese junk food and of course their specialty cheese sticks Cousins Get Together (11) Cousins Get Together (12) Cousins Get Together (6) Cousins Get Together (13) Cousins Get Together (10) But this sweet one, Angs, still brings even if she doesn’t have to!!  Piccole Healthy pops for dessertCousins Get Together (4)  Homemade chocolate chip cookies 🙂 Freshly baked!Cousins Get Together (7)Ana @anavrlopez brought jackstones!!! A game we used to play when we were kids!! Brings back so much memories!!  Apparently you can’t find them anymore in stores here in the Philippines! #jackstonesCousins Get Together (8) Cousins Get Together (9)

Love this cousin of mine, Ana Rodriguez Lopez @anavrlopez She’s super thoughtful, super helpful and super everything ! She will really go out of her way to help you, she greets you in every special occasion not only birthdays and when you ask for information about something you need, she won’t just tell you how or where, she will even buy it and send it to you? That’s what makes her extraordinary. Because she always goes the extra mile to help or be of service to us.   She takes care of all the Lolas and Titas, Titos which explains why everyone relies on her and loves her. She’s our angel and we are blessed ! #H2HPeople

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Starbucks S’Maison

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 Love the Starbucks Reserve @starbucksph at S’Maison At the Conrad Hotel Manila @smaison_conrad #StarbucksPh #SMaison #H2HStarbucksStarbucks S'Maison (6) Starbucks S'Maison (5) Starbucks S'Maison (4) Starbucks S'Maison (2)  Love  the art works in the new Starbucks Reserve @starbucksph in @smaison_conrad It’s by Ella Hipolito who uses coffee to paint on her canvas  ( Ella H Facebook ) Oftentimes, coffee serves a simple, if utilitarian, purpose: waking someone up. It’s that much needed pick-me-up to get up and get through the day.

It is not so often used as an artistic medium and expression, as one Ella Hipolito boldly does.

To understand her unsual artistic fusion, one must look to the very beginning. Ella’s artistic journey started in her hometown of San Mateo, Rizal. Here, nature was her backyard and animals her steadfast companions. She then went on to study and finish Fine Arts from The College of Holy Spirit.
She continued to cultivate her creative talents over the years, branching out to diverse fields and interests, from music to gastronomy. Ella’s resumé now boasts an eclectic range: artist, musician, chef – all passions-turned-professions.

Coffee on Canvas
Coffee painting is highly conceptual and breathing life into the process is almost experimental in nature. Ella takes great care in choosing and crafting elements and pieces, how they will react and blend with each other. Indeed, brewing her creations takes a certain skill and full understanding of coffee.
The result is a nuanced, textured, and provocative masterpiece of coffee’s journey to art. #PhilippineArt #H2HPhilippineArt #StarbucksPh #H2HStarbucks #CoffeeArt #EllaHipolito #EllaHipolitoCoffeeArt #smaison #StarbucksReservePh

Starbucks S'Maison (3) Breakfast date with my good friend Cat – Healthy Bagel and Muffin 🙂  We toured around the S’Maison Mall and visited her new Nail Spa called CallistaStarbucks S'Maison (1) Starbucks S'Maison (7)

Calling All Bad (Good) Moms

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Calling All Bad (Good) Moms (3)  Thank you Good Moms Jackie @jaxcantonio Cat @catarambulo and Andi for hosting a stress free afternoon for us Bad Moms 🙂   who need a break from all the stress.
Calling All Bad (Good) Moms (2)Enjoyed the food at @holeinthewallph and hanging out with the moms

 #centurycitymall #badmomsph #holeinthewallphCalling All Bad (Good) Moms (4)  Definitely partying like Bad Moms #badmomsph at @holeinthewallph at the @centurymallph movie premier of Bad Mom’s

 Lots of food, coffee and giveaways for all the Bad :-O oops I meant Good 🙂 Moms  #holeinthewallph #centurycitymallCalling All Bad (Good) Moms (7) Calling All Bad (Good) Moms (8) Calling All Bad (Good) Moms (6) Calling All Bad (Good) Moms (9) Calling All Bad (Good) Moms (5)  Bad Moms Jackie @jaxcantonio Cat @catarambulo and Andi @gp_reyes are actually Good Moms.  At today’s movie premier they shared the story of a 5 yr old child’s battle with cancer  “Hi Guys!! Meet Robbie… He’s 5 years old and battling the BIG C.
He’s currently cancer free but still has a lot of medical bills to pay and is under remission.
We’ll be keeping a donation box at the registration area for those who want to help!” Go here @hugsforrobbie
#hugsforrobbie #badmomsph #centurycitymallCalling All Bad (Good) Moms (1)

25 Mushrooms Kitchen Now at Molito Alabang

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 I hardly see this batchmate of mine so I came all the way to Alabang to visit her new baby!

Rica Tamesis Trota @rttrota with her husband Robert and daughter Patricia. Rica is one of the owners/partners in the newly opened 25 Mushrooms Kitchen + Cafe @mushrooms_kitchen Sari told me that she is very involved and so hands on in the business!  Congratulations Rica and More power #25MushroomsKitchen #25MushroomsKitchenCafe #molitoalabang25 Mushrooms Kitchen Now at Molito Alabang (9)Congratulations Sari Jorge and now in partnership with 5 other ladies – Rica Trota @rttrota Janelle Squires @janellebsquires , Monica Consing, ( not in photo) Nicole Whisenhunt @nicolewhisenhunt and Camille Ongpauco @camongpauco Margie Duavit @mduavit #25MushroomsKitchenCafe #molitoalabang #25MushroomsKitchen25 Mushrooms Kitchen Now at Molito Alabang (2) 25 Mushrooms Kitchen Now at Molito Alabang (16)  25 Mushrooms Kitchen @mushrooms_kitchen is now open in Alabang!  They were even first than Makati! It’s not only a cooking school for household staff but everyone else wants to join – Mommy & Me, Kids and teens. It’s also for private cooking classes, cooking parties, birthday parties, bridal or baby showers, Corporate team building and Kitchen rental25 Mushrooms Kitchen Now at Molito Alabang (17)25 Mushrooms Kitchen Now at Molito Alabang (5)  25 Mushrooms Kitchen + Cafe will be a cafe after cooking school hours. So from 9 to 1pm it’s classes then 3pm to 10pm is Cafe hours serving cafe elevated comfort food – appetizers, sandwiches, soups and more.
25 Mushrooms Kitchen Now at Molito Alabang (12)Truffled Prawn bisque
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Sriracha shrimp25 Mushrooms Kitchen Now at Molito Alabang (13)25 Mushrooms Kitchen Now at Molito Alabang (4)Pulled pork bbq sandwich
25 Mushrooms Kitchen Now at Molito Alabang (3)  Porcini mushroom truffle pasta
25 Mushrooms Kitchen Now at Molito Alabang (6)Crispy Tinapa & Salted egg spring rolls
25 Mushrooms Kitchen Now at Molito Alabang (10)  Harvest Surprise, the signature dessert at 25 Mushrooms Kitchen + Cafe @mushrooms_kitchen by pretty owner Janelle Barretto Squires @janellebsquires who loves to bake #25mushroomskitchen #25MushroomsKitchenCafe #HarvestSurprise #Trifle #H2HDesserts #molitoalabang25 Mushrooms Kitchen Now at Molito Alabang (7)  Pretty display for the signature dessert of 25 Mushrooms Kitchen + Cafe @mushrooms_kitchen in Molito by Janelle Barreto Squires @janellebsquires  #HarvestSurprise #25MushroomsKitchenCafe #25MushroomsKitchen #molitoalabang25 Mushrooms Kitchen Now at Molito Alabang (11) 25 Mushrooms Kitchen Now at Molito Alabang (15) 25 Mushrooms Kitchen Now at Molito Alabang (8) 25 Mushrooms Kitchen Now at Molito Alabang (1)mushroom kitchen molito alabang contactClick below to go to their website25 Mushrooms Kitchen –

Molito alabang 25 mushrooms kitchen

Sunnie’s Cafe

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 We tried out the latest food concept of the FoodDee Global Concepts Group

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What an amazing family business, that only goes to show that it is headed by a good leader, The father, Ricky Dee @beng_dee They were having lunch with a mall group and the whole family was there. Their personal attention to detail and hands on approach in the operations is admirable. Eric told me that his dad calls all of them every day to make sure they are at work and that they are on top of the business. It’s a business Ricky started 30 years ago with a restaurant in Pasay road. Truly a business from hard work. The group is opening 16 restos for the year – 3 Mesas, 3 Tim Ho Wans, 3 Pound by Todd English by December -Mega Fashion Hall, Glorietta and MOA, Hook, English, Davide Oldani , 2 Sunnies, 2 Llao Llao.
All of the kids are in the business except the youngest Bea who is still in College. Eric, the eldest, handles the restaurants because he’s the foodie in the family. He helped in the restaurant when he was still a kid and grew up in the business.
JR handles the retail side which is Sunnies and 4 malls Binan Laguna Dasmariñas Cavite, Binangonan rizal and Calamba Laguna, near Nuvali
Erika @erikadydee handles the Finance and Fastfood side where they have 88 food stalls – Chins Express, Inihaw Express and Handaan Grande and 1 food court in Globe Tower. Eric says that his Dad knows their strengths and that’s how he assigns their responsibilities. A close knit family that works together harmoniously and is successful. That’s rare nowadays. More power to the FoodDee Global Concepts group @foodeeglobalconcepts #SunniesCafe #FooddeeGlobalConceptsSunnie's Cafe (1)  Whenever I meet up with Eric @ericthomasdee , I am overwhelmed and get confused haha!!   Because He’s so passionate, so energetic and so excited all the time – whether cooking up a new concept, opening a new location or just excited with the growing group! He’s only 32 years old and successful at what he does. This time we were at Sunnies Cafe @sunniescafe  This is their 9th restaurant concept already and counting.

Sunnie's Cafe (9)Private dining area upstairsSunnie's Cafe (10)

Sunnies @sunniesstudios is actually an eyewear store  which is already 2 years old and has 40 stores handled by JR Dee @ericdeejr  It’s a lifestyle brand so apart from the Cafe they plan to have salons, spas and others.

Sunnies Studio website

Sunnies Cafe is a California type resto where the family developed dishes which they liked from their travels. They just opened and they were full- full of happy diners.   It’s rainy outside but sunny inside Sunnie’s Cafe. Soon to open in SM Megamall. #SunniesCafe #FooddeeGlobalConcepts @foodeeglobalconcepts

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Fun lunch  with Kai @kaisterprimo Lindy @lindycas with owner Eric Dee @ericthomasdee @kiddtan We love listening to him since we learn a lot from him. And he’s definitely on top of his game! Not Pokemon Go game ( haha! ) He fed us healthy food – salads and vegetables but we couldn’t resist ordering milkshake and risotto.   We were lucky we were with him because the place was so full and customers were being turned down. Come over and try the new Sunnie’s Cafe on BHS  #SunniesCafe Sunnie's Cafe (2) Sunnie's Cafe (11) Sunnie's Cafe (13) Sunnie's Cafe (14)  Sunnie’s Risotto !  Yes to eggs with every meal ! – grana padano cheese, risotto, caramel used bacon, sous vide egg, homemade gravy at They make their own bacon- Cured 7 days and smoked for 3 hours #SunniesCafe #H2HRisotto #H2HBaconSunnie's Cafe (22) Sunnie's Cafe (12) Sunnie's Cafe (15) Shrimp Kale BowlSunnie's Cafe (26) Steak limeSunnie's Cafe (27)  Salmon poke quinoa – spicy raw salmon, avocado, mixed greens, quinoa, pickled red onions, seaweed, citrus ponzu dressing at @sunniescafe ? #SunniesCafe #SalmonpokeSunnie's Cafe (28) Sunnie's Cafe (16) Pumpkin PureeSunnie's Cafe (25)  Crispy tacos – Asado steak, fried quail eggs, homemade crispy Parmesan taco shells, cilantro cream sauce – yummy #SunniesCafe #parmesantacoshells #Crispytacos H2HCheeseSunnie's Cafe (24) Fried goat cheese squaresSunnie's Cafe (23)  I don’t really eat cauliflower but I’ll eat this at @sunniescafe! Whole roasted cauliflower fried then grilled cauliflower, chorizo, salsa, cilantro, piquillo pepper sauce  #SunniesCafe #cauliflower #wholeroastedcauliflower whole roasted cauliflower sunnies cafeSunnie's Cafe (17) Spaghetti al FunghiSunnie's Cafe (30) Sunnie's Cafe (18) Crunchy Herb fish filletSunnie's Cafe (29) Sunnie's Cafe (19) Sunnie's Cafe (20)  Desserts For sharing at @sunniescafe We had 3 out of the 4

 Sunnies funfetti
Creamy tres leches cake, whipped cream, vanilla bourbon ice cream, birthday sprinkles
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Chocohoe
Molten chocolate cake, bittersweet chocolate pudding, chocolate ganache, vanilla ice creamSunnie's Cafe (8)
Black bottom banana cream pie
Oreo-crusted pie, fresh bananas , silky cream filling, whipped cream #SunniesCafe #H2HDesserts #Bananacreampie #treslechesSunnie's Cafe (6)We couldn’t resist to try!!
Sunnie's Cafe (21) KIMYE!Sunnie's Cafe (31) Checking out the restroom 🙂Sunnie's Cafe (5)and love  the bathroom door hooks. There’s usually only 1 if not none at all in most public bathrooms. Thanks to @sunniescafe you can hang more things! #SunniesCafe #FooddeeGlobalConcepts

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B3 Unit 748 Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City
Taguig 1630
(02) 949 2251

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China Blue by Jeremy Leung

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 We tried out the newly opened China Blue by Jeremy Leung at @conradmanila  #ChinaBluebyJeremyLeung #ConradHotelManilaChina Blue (5) China Blue (6) China Blue (7) China Blue (9)  We sat by the Kitchen 🙂  There is a Malaysian chef and 2 Chinese chefs from Hong Kong  China Blue (10) Look for Mary Jane and for sure she will take care of your ordersChina Blue (22) China Blue (8) China Blue (4) China Blue (26) Sour plum, sweet vinegar marinated cherry tomatoesChina Blue (11) China Blue (27) China Blue (28)  Shiitake MushroomsChina Blue (17) Barbecue Honey glazed pork neckChina Blue (23) China Blue (24)  Shanghai style soya braised fish – I love the drama and smoke 🙂China Blue (15) China Blue (16) China Blue (29) China Blue (30)  Asstd Seafood 8 hour brothChina Blue (18) China Blue (31) China Blue (32) Crab claw Xiaoshing China Blue (25) China Blue (33) Crispy fried shrimp, wasabi with mango salsaChina Blue (2) China Blue (3) China Blue (34) China Blue (35) China Blue (36) China Blue (21) China Blue (37) China Blue (38) China Blue (13) China Blue (19) China Blue (39) China Blue (40) China Blue (20) China Blue (41) China Blue (42)Signature Steamed Mushroom bun  China Blue (12) China Blue (14)  House specialty black gold egg ( salted egg ) custard bunsChina Blue (45) China Blue (43) China Blue (44)

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China Blue by Jereme Leung offers a modern interpretation of traditional Chinese cuisine, tailored by celebrity master chef Jereme Leung

China Blue by Jereme Leung offers a modern interpretation of traditional Chinese cuisine, tailored by celebrity master chef Jereme Leung

Swarovski’s New Brand Ambassador

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Swarovski, synonymous with brilliance and glamour, has selected Karlie Kloss to embody its signature sparkle throughout the world.

Creative Director Nathalie Colin commented: “We are so excited to have Karlie as our new brand

ambassador. Besides her amazing beauty, she stands for modernity, freshness, self-confidence,

elegance and spontaneity. Everything that we convey through our collections.”

A fashion and lifestyle inspiration, a savvy digital personality with the Klossy YouTube channel, the brains behind the Kode With Karlie scholarship and a philanthropist business woman with Karlie’s Kookies: Kloss is so much more than a supermodel. Her many inspiring facets reflect the Swarovski brand, with its collections designed for women ready to shine, and make their everyday extraordinary. Karlie Kloss commented: “It’s an honor join the Swarovski family and to be part of the brand’s long history of bringing elegance to women through brilliant, unique designs.”

Kloss is a natural fit for Swarovski, as Nathalie Colin explains: “Karlie is someone young women look up to – her use of social media makes her accessible to a broad audience. As a brand, accessibility has always been part of our DNA, and we take every opportunity to get closer to our consumers. Karlie has an innate understanding of the digital world; we can’t wait to leverage her creativity to share inspiring stories about our jewelry and capture those emotional moments in life. The whole team is already in love with her!”Swarovski's New Brand AmbassadorTo open up this new chapter together, Karlie and Swarovski created a quirky video unveiled on social media channels including YouTube and Instagram, which lets Karlie’s personality really shine. The supermodel is captured in a natural and casual mood, getting familiar with how to pronounce the name of the brand, one of web users’ most frequently asked questions.

Karlie will continue to bring her captivating personality and inner shine to Swarovski’s fashionable and contemporary universe throughout the season.

About Swarovski

Swarovski delivers a diverse portfolio of unmatched quality, craftsmanship, and creativity. Founded in 1895 in Austria, Swarovski designs, manufactures and markets high-quality crystals, genuine gemstones and created stones as well as finished products such as jewelry, accessories and lighting. Now celebrating its 121st anniversary and run by the fifth generation of family members, Swarovski Crystal Business has a global reach with approximately 2,680 stores in around 170 countrie and more than 26,000 employees. The Swarovski Foundation was set up in 2012 to honor the philanthropic spirit of founder Daniel Swarovski. Its mission is to support creativity and culture, promote wellbeing, and conserve natural resources. www.swarovskigroup.com

In the Philippines, Swarovski boutiques are owned and operated by Stores Specialists, Inc., a member of SSI Group, Inc., and are located at Bonifacio High Street Central, Estancia at Capitol Commons, Newport Mall and Robinson’s Magnolia. Swarovski is also available through Rustan Commercial Corporation in Rustan’s Makati, Rustan’s Shangri-La, Rustan’s Alabang Town Center and Rustan’s Ayala Center Cebu.

Kenwood

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Kenwood appliances was launched a few years ago and now they are relaunching it in the countryKenwood (15)  Beautiful Techie Hagedorn @techiehagedorn and Bob Colombo of Colombo Merchants Philippines (Chivas Regal, Toblerone, Hasbro ) and now KenwoodKenwood (3)Kenwood is not only a brand of car speakers but they have small appliancesKenwood (16) Kenwood (17) Kenwood (24) Kenwood (25) Kenwood (26) Kenwood (27) Kenwood (22) Kenwood (21) Kenwood (20) Kenwood (19) Kenwood (6)  A British flag cupcake cake! It’s made of 120 cupcakes at the #KenwoodPhLaunch #cupcake #cupcakecakeKenwood (5) Kenwood (2) Kenwood (7)  I love this charming gentleman – British Ambassador to the Philippines  – Amb Asif Ahmad. He opened his home today for the launch of Kenwood and he even demonstrated 3 recipes since he loves to cook. A true diplomat which is probably why British imports have grown 38% over the past year #kenwoodphlaunch #AsifAhmed #H2HPeopleKenwood (8) Kenwood (9) Kenwood (10) Kenwood (23)  A Kenwood Titanium mixer pulling a Mini Cooper with 4 people inside including the British Ambassador Asif Ahmad  at the Kenwood Launch #kenwoodphlaunch Kenwood is not only a brand of car speakers but they have small appliancesKenwood (11) The Ambassador also cooked 🙂  using Kenwood appliancesKenwood (13) Kenwood (12) Kenwood (14) Kenwood (4) Kenwood (18) Kenwood (1)

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