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Holiday Menu at Mamma’s Table

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 Trying to count the times we have been to Mamma’s table and everytime we come we bring special friends and family. Today is most special to be able to bring our Lolo who is happy to know Chef Vicky’s parents. Tita Benita Imperial Tinio, mom of Vicky is 94 years old, the same age as LoloHoliday Menu at Mamma's Table (8)

Love the flowers alwaysHoliday Menu at Mamma's Table (6)

New Menu for this Holiday season!!!Holiday Menu at Mamma's Table (5)

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YUM!  Bagna Cauda!!!  New on the wooden board appetiser spread!!  Holiday Menu at Mamma's Table (3)

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Grilled pineapple topped with goat cheese custard served with a pineapple gelee and a sprig of watercressHoliday Menu at Mamma's Table (10)

French Onion SoupHoliday Menu at Mamma's Table (11)

Crawfish beignet with cajun mayonnaiseHoliday Menu at Mamma's Table (13)

Thank you for the extras 🙂Holiday Menu at Mamma's Table (14)

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The boys enjoying their meal!!Holiday Menu at Mamma's Table (15)

Mom gave Chef Vicky sardines from Gourmet Garage and she served it to us this way! LOVELY!!!Holiday Menu at Mamma's Table (16)

 Beautiful Limoges dinnerware of Chef Vicky. She told us the story about the set which her sister sent. We should find out who the auctioneer was and we should report him 🙂  On the other hand it’s a blessing because it ended up with Chef Vicky who now uses it for her meals. Maya Maya Fish fillet “En Paupiette” on sautéed Chorizo Pamplona and diced vegetables and snow peas with clam saffron and leek sauce Holiday Menu at Mamma's Table (17)

Break time! haha!! Everyone went out to stand up after two hours or so of eatingHoliday Menu at Mamma's Table (18)

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Roast Beef Tenderloin with medallion of pecan butter, English oak maldon salt, assorted mushrooms, asparagus and sweet potato cakesHoliday Menu at Mamma's Table (21)

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Foggy Mountain Cookhouse Baguio

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Chef Vicky Tinio told me about this place – a friend of hers who also opened up his house for dining,  It’s called Foggy Mountain House and it was really foggy 🙂  that night we went there.  We were hoping to catch the sunset at 530pm but it was really very foggy. If you do decide to come over, best to come at round 5 to 530pm for sunset and to appreciate the view. It’s a very casual and cozy place in Baguio to have a Mediterranean meal.

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Same direction to Bencab Museum but further down Naguilian road.
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Quite a steep driveway to get to the house – Fog in the view 🙂Foggy Mountain Cookhouse (3)

 Make sure to book this table by the balcony – it is the best seat in the houseFoggy Mountain Cookhouse (5)

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 Here he is! Babes Reyes of Foggy Mountain Cookhouse –

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living room with a Cacnio artwork and his balcony Foggy Mountain Cookhouse (11)Foggy Mountain Cookhouse (12)and front porch as dining area

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and more special guests 🙂Foggy Mountain Cookhouse (7)

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Fireplace 🙂Foggy Mountain Cookhouse (14)

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As usual I went inside the spy 🙂  Love old Baguio homes!!!!  the cozyness and charm!!Foggy Mountain Cookhouse (25)

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  So happy to meet this kind gentleman who is a good friend of Chef Vicky Tinio. He is a self taught chef who wanted to leave the corporate world and be his own boss.  His cooking is casual Mediterranean with influences from Morocco and Greece where he traveled Foggy Mountain Cookhouse (15)

Love what he did with the garbanzos !  He toasted it with some spice which tasted so good!  Ask him and he will tell you how he made it!  He gave me some extra pieces – YUM!Foggy Mountain Cookhouse (18)

Our dinner on the ref door.  Babes is so conservative he does not want food to go to waste – I am like that too!!  But I ordered and told him we wanted to try more so we added to this list!Foggy Mountain Cookhouse (16)

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Interesting drink -Cinnamon with pineappleFoggy Mountain Cookhouse (21)

Bring your own bottle 🙂Foggy Mountain Cookhouse (30)

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 SALAD
Mixed greens topped with black olives and feta cheese. Fresh orange juice or mango vinaigretteFoggy Mountain Cookhouse (26)

 Crispy Squid Fries at Foggy Mountain Cookhouse – the squid is from Canada and it’s so tender.  YUM!!!!  Babes told me that he doesn’t like serving French fries instead he serves mashed potato  ….. thick strips of giant squid…with dill tartar sauce…served with truffle oil infused mashed potatoes…Like eating Crispy scallops!!! TOTALLY DIFFERENT FROM THE TRADITIONAL CALAMARES!Foggy Mountain Cookhouse (27)

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  Chicken parmesan pie (new dish)
Thigh fillet seasoned with parmesan cheese.. pan fried…with fresh tomato and basil sauce ….layered with motzzarella cheese..topped with herbs and polenta and parmesan cheese…oven roasted for that crusty luscious pie goodness! YUMMY!!!!!!!!Foggy Mountain Cookhouse (33)

 Porcheta
Rolled boneless pork belly seasoned with Mediterranean herbs. In red wine reduction sauce and raisins. Served with Spanish brown rice. My version of Italian roast pork. Crispy skin, juicy meat! Foggy Mountain Cookhouse (32)

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 Brick oven roasted boneless leg of lamb
Lamb slow roasted on brick oven.. marinated overnight in Moroccan spices. Served with Middle Eastern veggies.  Drizzled with feta cheese and lemon zest salsa.Foggy Mountain Cookhouse (34)

 Fish fillet fried in olive oil. Topped with medley of tomatoes, basil and black olives in olive oil. Topped with parmesan cheese – SUPER YUM!!!Foggy Mountain Cookhouse (35)

 The boys loved this and it disappeared in less than a minute!  Grilled Chipotle Pork Chop.
One inch thick pork chop marinated in chipotle spices and honey. Served with roasted potatoes. Southwestern flavor- a must try!Foggy Mountain Cookhouse (40)

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 Pumpkin pie puree topped with roasted mallows served with whipped cream….delicious..not so decadent!Foggy Mountain Cookhouse (38)

 FOGGY MOUNTAIN COOKHOUSE
GLOBE -0916 767 4687
SUN – 0932 762 3639NN
SMART – 0949 357 7617
OPEN…..MON – SAT……11am to 3pm
and 6pm -11pm.(we can open earlier upon request)
SUNDAYS….Close…LORD’S DAY……For milestones that falls on
that day. we will open for dinner.
Day before reservation and pre order PLEASE! (dishes are prepared from scratch….some dishes have to be seasoned day before….we DONOT compromise on quality of food)
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A Kitchen’s Best Christmas 2015

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The most labor intensive desserts come to life at Kitchen’s Best!  Leave it up to Roselyn to make such creative desserts!

 NEW!  Mont Blanc ( chestnut )  Cheesecake!A Kitchen's Best Christmas (1)

 Award winning cheesecakes now come in bite sizes! Imagine making each and every one of these mini cheesecakes! So pretty and perfect for people like me who want a little of everything!!  And perfect for parties!!A Kitchen's Best Christmas (3)

My most favourite Christmas tree this christmas!!!  A Christmas Cookie Christmas Tree!  It has 30 cookies on it! A Kitchen's Best Christmas (2)

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Pamana, Hawaiian BBQ and Tsokolateria Baguio by the Happy Concept Group

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 When in Baguio, make sure to stop by Upper Session Road and go here for Hawaiian BBQ, Pamana and the latest concept of the Happy Concept Group – Tsokolateria.  This was the former Barrio Fiesta owned by her Dad and She converted it into three restaurants

Wherever you sit you can order from any of the three.  Thank you Happy Ongpauco Tiu for always promoting our very ownPamana, Hawaiian BBQ and Tsokolateria Baguio by the Happy Concept Group (1)

Love these steps!  I am sure many people take photos here 🙂Pamana, Hawaiian BBQ and Tsokolateria Baguio by the Happy Concept Group (32)Just as I thought!  🙂11016089_10152674436342477_2444114300822206845_n

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There is a nicer view from the bottom looking up – I will try that angle next time!Pamana, Hawaiian BBQ and Tsokolateria Baguio by the Happy Concept Group (34)

 As soon as we arrived in Baguio I brought everyone to Pamana where we had our Pamana favourites and tried some of the dishes at Tsokolateria!Pamana, Hawaiian BBQ and Tsokolateria Baguio by the Happy Concept Group (2)

The entrance is perfect for a family photo!  Spotted a cutie again here! 🙂

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Three Kinds of Lumpia for LoloPamana, Hawaiian BBQ and Tsokolateria Baguio by the Happy Concept Group (24)

Bagnet! Yum!Pamana, Hawaiian BBQ and Tsokolateria Baguio by the Happy Concept Group (27)

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Going down further is the latest concept which is Tsokolateria!  Perfect for the Baguio weather!!
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Love the chocolate signs all over the place!Pamana, Hawaiian BBQ and Tsokolateria Baguio by the Happy Concept Group (37)

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I love the outdoor seating area!!!Pamana, Hawaiian BBQ and Tsokolateria Baguio by the Happy Concept Group (36)

I wanted to order everything on this menu!!!! Happy is so creative in everything she does!! Her attention to detail is amazing!Pamana, Hawaiian BBQ and Tsokolateria Baguio by the Happy Concept Group (4)

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Young Living Essential Oils

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 My sister, Tina, and her collection of Essential oils!!!Young Living Essential Oils (9)

She introduced me to Techi who knows so much about essential oils.  I am trying some now for my stomach and spine and for relaxation which Tina and Techi sent me.  Young Living Essential Oils (10)Young Living Essential Oils (11)

 She invited some health conscious ladies who all want to be healthy in the most natural way. And one of those ways is through essential oils.  We don’t have to really have a health concern to use essential oils.  Prevention is key.

 It was an oily afternoon and everyone in the room purchased! Essential Oils Techi AllegreYoung Living Essential Oils (7)

 Contact Techi for more information – She has a product – a diffuser and some essential oils to address some health concerns.  ( Techi Allegre +63 917 890 4500)  Young Living Essential Oils (6)

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Tinapa Cheesesticks by Nicole 🙂 Yum! Young Living Essential Oils (13)

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Habi Fair 2015

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I was so happy I was able to finally attend the Habi Fair.  So many beautiful works of art!  They are works of art because of all the labor of love and passion they put into coming up with handmade textilesLikhang Habi 2015 (1)Hali Fair 2015 (2)

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 Early in the morning upon opening, Habi board members were there – Tita Maribel OngpinHali Fair 2015 (17)

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Boffi Olivier and Co

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boffi invitation olivier and coA nice afternoon at the Boffi showroom in MakatiBoffi_Brand (2)Boffi Olivier and Co (2)

 Mr. Stephen Sy of Focus Global and represents other brands such as Ethan Allen, B&B Italia, Dornbracht, Villeroy&Boch, SIematic, Sub-zero, Wolf and MieleBoffi Olivier and Co (10)

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That day we talked about Olive oils.  And here is the model of Olivier & Co, my cousin Cat Huang 🙂 Boffi Olivier and Co (11)

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Michael Kors Resort and MMK Holiday Ad Campaign

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Graphic glamour is the theme of the Michael Kors Collection Resort 2016 advertising campaign, shot by Mario Testino. “This season it’s all about balancing the attitude of the prints and patterns with a relaxed ease,” says Michael Kors. “I was inspired by the art deco elegance of the thirties combined with a sporty attitude that works for today.”

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To create the warm, modern laidback mood for the Michael Kors collection advertising campaign, Testino photographed model Sasha Pivovarova basking in the sun in the back of a vintage Cadillac Eldorado. The wind in her hair evokes a sun-kissed journey.

The MICHAEL Michael Kors Holiday campaign spotlights model Karmen Pedaru getting ready for a night out. Testino created a “caught-in-the-moment” feeling in the photographs by capturing Pedaru in an intimate setting in a series of snapshots highlighting the behind-the-scenes glamour of the party season.

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The global campaign will debut in October, with ads running in Winter issues of publications including several global editions of Vogue as well as select editions of W, Vanity Fair, Harper’s Bazaar and Tatler in the US and Europe. In total, the Holiday print advertising campaign will reach 39 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The images will also appear in digital outlets, as well as social media platforms and traditional outdoor media placement.

In the Philippines, Michael Kors is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc., a member of the SSI Group Inc., and is located at The Power Plant Mall, Greenbelt 5, Rustan’s Makati, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Newport and Bonifacio High Street Central Square. Visit www.ssilife.com.ph for more information.

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