Heart2Heart | Heart-2-Heart-Online.com

April 15, 2015

Aruga Cafe at Aruga Residences Rockwell

By the lobby of Aruga Residences

Previous entry: Aruga Residences Rockwell April 14, 2015

is Aruga Cafe
As I was checking in Aruga Residences, I saw this pretty lady Vicky (Victoria) Pimentel!! Apparently she runs Cafe Aruga which is the coffee shop of the serviced apartments. They had just opened two days ago. She told me that all the best and original dishes from Cucina Victoria is served here! She’s so masipag and has always been even when she was working in Rustan’s. So happy for her and love her Super love the walls at Aruga Cafe. There are two walls like this. The interiors were done by Butch Valdez who now works in the States and does international projects like the Peninsula Hotel in Bangkok. He has done a lot of work for Rockwell. Breakfast at Aruga Cafe. Left is Eggs Breakfast and Right is the Continental Breakfast which had a choice of Toast, pancakes or waffles. And 2 eggs any style and a choice of Farmer’s Ham (2 slices), Hickory Smoked bacon (5 slices), Spam (3 slices) or Wienerli Sausage. Gosh I wanted all! I asked if I could have 1 slice each. But ofcourse I chose spamA few weeks after was the formal blessing and launch. Tita Cedie Lopez Vargas, Gilbert & Nikki Teodoro, Rissa’s twins Tea and Ale, Le Lagdameo with Manolet and Vicky. Congratulations Vicky Pimentel and Aruga Cafe. Come on over to Aruga Residences in Rockwell and try out the new Aruga Cafe

Father Gabe said something so nice for the blessing. He said that When you invite a priest to your house, your resto or to anything. You put God in the center of your lives. When you bless a place, you bring the presence of the lord – therefore you feel LOVE, unity, joy, tranquility and peace. And when you go out of that place, you share the presence of the Lord and those same feelings of LOVE and you become a source of blessing for others too. You also rid the place of evil spirits and anything negative. So beautiful

Oh my gosh! Gigantic and handsome son of Vicky!! Tommy Teodoro!

Full force including pretty daughter of Vicky, Rissa Potenciano Artadi with her family. The twins Tea and Ale didn’t want to smile but they made faces 🙂 so adorable!

Full support from The handsome 🙂 Lagdameo Brothers – Quito, Manolet and John (Jay arrived a few minutes after)

The Rustan’s friends of Vicky in full support! @rpartadi – we suddenly had a part 2 of the reunion. Pia Regala Hebron (PLR), Joy Ledesma Lagdameo, Jia Santos Estrella ( JTS) @jiaestrella, Larrie Silva (LSLR), Tita Tess Tantoco Enriquez (MRT), Me (RTL then RLJ) Vicky Pimentel (VCP) – we all had our initials in the office 🙂

Heart2Heart gets excited when there’s a restauranteur around 🙂 Enzo Lim one of the owners of Maharlika @maharlikanyc and Jeepney restaurant in New York! We recognized him and just had to take a photo. Enzo with his girlfriend, Angela Padilla, Angela’s brother Nick Padilla and his fiancée Amy. Angela and Nick are the children of Tong Padilla, President of Rockwell Land

Vicky also caters so she is very used to this so we had lots of yummy food 🙂

Waterfront Drive, Rockwell Center, Makati, 1200, Philippines
T: (632) 818-0000F: (632) 230-6732

April 14, 2015

Aruga Residences by Rockwell

By Heart2Heart | Accomodations | One Comment

I’ve always dreamt of living in Rockwell. It’s true when they say “Be careful what you wish for….dream for… or even worse …pray for!” Because today my dream came true 🙂 I just checked in Aruga services apartments at the Edades Tower for a staycation and it’s so nice!!!!

Aruga Residences Rockwell (9)

Aruga in Filipino means “exceptional care” I love it here.

I like serviced residences because it’s like staying in a hotel but in a more spacious and it’s more relaxed environment because it’s like your home…. and without having to pay suite prices 🙂

We stayed in a two bedroom so this is the other room

And this is the Master Bedroom

They have a golf car to take you around Rockwell 🙂

My gosh! They even have an IT guy on standby. Very important for me! haha!! Good thing he gave me access for 5 devices haha!!

The beautiful swimming pool of Edades Tower and Garden Villas which is shared with the Aruga Serviced Apartments – 3rd level. We had a wonderful stay. I want to live in Rockwell!!!

Very important! 🙂 Access to the mall right across

Secret passage from and to the Powerplant mall and Aruga serviced apartments.

Aruga Residences Rockwell (3)

Aruga Residences Rockwell (4) You need your apartment key as access so it’s safe plus there’s a security guard it’s right beside The Marketplace by Rustan’s so it’s so convenient!!! Love it here! Wait didn’t I just say that? 🙂

C lick below to go to their website for more information

April 14, 2015

GUCCI SPRING SUMMER 2015 ACCESSORIES

By Heart2Heart | SSI Group Inc | No Comments

The Spring Summer 2015 Collection is at one with the Gucci man’s two sides. First, his rock ‘n roll instincts. Eccentric, bohemian, free spirited. At the same time, his love for jet-setting, his innate elegance and his passion for aristocratic sports. Inspired by the nautical seascape, the collection brings an opulent, rock, and often decadent style to his wardrobe. Gucci’s codes of luxury give way to new techniques and techno materials, with unexpected and precious detailing. The season’s standout protagonist, the cross-body bag, boldly outlines the silhouette.

ACCESSORIES

Ultra luxurious. The accessories bring out the collection’s relaxed elegance. Recalling the sailing sack, messenger bags in calfskin, crocodile, or canvas. With a maxi monochrome or striped cross-body strap. Alongside the boating sneaker, the horsebit loafer returns this season, most notably in white-washed crocodile. The striped foulard, knotted metal bracelets worked like rope, and beaded necklaces hint at the Gucci man’s nonchalance and bohemian instincts. Gucci Spring Summer 2015 Accessories (5)

The elegant and sophisticated woman from last winter now has an even stronger prerogative. Dressing to please herself first and foremost. Summer gives way to her ironic, individualist, eccentric spirit. Defiant when it comes to seasonal conventions, for Spring Summer 2015 the Gucci woman takes pleasure in irreverently mixing her favorite pieces. Clean, sharp lines, juxtaposed with prints, embroidery, and fur vests. For a kaleidoscopic glamour. Gucci Spring Summer 2015 Accessories (3)

Gucci Spring Summer 2015 Accessories (4) SILHOUETTE and MATERIALS

Deluxe patchwork. Crisp, geometric lines characterize the collection while undergoing a reinvention with the use of suede, denim, leather, embroidery, and decorative detailing. In monochromatic hues or exotic prints. Dresses are either mini or below the knee and form fitting with a slit. In solid colors, with ton-sur-ton or contrast stitching. Even printed. Occasionally featuring nautical hints. Outlined by micro beading, the denim dress features a plunging neckline with a maxi lace-up closure. This neckline also seals embroidered dresses and tops that recall the eyelets of broderie anglaise. In leather or fabric including printed silk. Wide-leg, low-waisted pants feature calf-length cuffs. In white cotton or denim and suede. Often featuring golden marine buttons. Also seen on the jean jacket and knitwear. The suede trench and skirt accentuate the waistline. Python for the jacket and skirt pairing. Outerwear comes in the shape of the boxy, masculine jacket with braiding or trench-style jackets that follow the lines of the body. The collection’s distinctive juxtaposition of prints, materials, detailing, and embroideries becomes three-dimensional with the use of fur. For vests and short jackets preciously overlapping python, goat, Mongolian lamb, fox, suede, and studding.

COLORS

Pearl white acts as a prelude to intensities of orange, bordeaux, blue, green. Monochromatic or paired on prints. On ready-to-wear and accessories.

EVENING

Precious romanticism. The intricately embroidered mini dress again replaces the gown. Daytime’s irreverent streak turns into a poetic mood for cocktail dresses with subtle prints, embellished by couture-style micro embroideries. A glimpse of the Orient.

ACCESSORIES

Relaxed yet chic. The new version of the Jackie Soft is the protagonist – the bucket bag and the messenger bag in two sizes, with its maxi shoulder strap in canvas. In unlined calfskin, crocodile, and suede. Echoing the colors of the collection. The maxi shoulder strap, striped with the web colors, also characterizes the structured bag with the horsebit closure. In hand-daubed leather or suede. Chunky heels for sandals, ankle boots, and boots. In suede, calfskin, and python. Round or pilot shaped, sunglasses feature tortoise shell frames. Horsebit designs for the silver bracelet or small chains.

Gucci Spring Summer 2015 Accessories (2) In the Philippines, Gucci is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) – a member of The SSI Group – and is located at Greenbelt 4, Ayala Center and Level 1, Shangri-La Plaza East Wing.

April 14, 2015

Edades Tower Rockwell

By Heart2Heart | Homes and Interiors | No Comments

Love the interiors of Edades Tower in Rockwell 🙂

Edades Tower and Garden Villas is the latest addition to the growing community in Rockwell Center. Named after Victorio Edades, the father of modern and unconventional Filipino art, this iconic 50-storey residential tower will rise across the Amorsolo Square, the first of four prominent residential towers of the West Block ( from their website )

Click below to go to their website

April 13, 2015

Segovia’s Cakes and Recipes by Carmen Segovia

By Heart2Heart | Foodie | One Comment

After lunch with Margie, we headed to our next destination – Segovia’s. Visited Segovia’s Cakes and Recipes which is the secret of the Xavier and ICA moms! They not only serve the yummy “Edu Manzano Mamon” but also yummy ensaymada, Cheese roll and other savory products like sandwiches, pasta, pork and recently bread items. She caters and can prepare party platters as well. Located by the tutor street in Little Baguio

I am so glad I got to meet the lady behind all the yummy things here!!! Thank you to CJ Jesena who is her cousin. I made sure that i met her when Margie and I went to visit so I could talk to her! The lady behind the “Edu Manzano Mamon” I featured recently.

Previous entry: Special Delivery Segovia Mamon March 7, 2015

The place is called Segovia’s Cakes & Recipes and the owner is Carmen Segovia.

Check out the goodies behind her – ensaymada, Mamon and cheese roll. She was already cooking and baking since she was Grade 3! She started her business after graduating in 1983. She is very hands on that even to the last step of wrapping the Mamon she is the one doing it. That is proof that her food is made with LOVE. Last year she found out she had cancer and she is presently undergoing radiation treatment. ????Yet when I met her yesterday she looks and sounds very happy, she’s energetic and always wanting to bake and cook. I’m so blessed to have met her. For Heart2Heart it’s always important to know the people behind a product or business. And when you know them and how much passion and LOVE they put into it, it just makes a world of difference. And you will see it in every dish that Carmen serves in her place – look for her when you visit Segovia’s.

Photo of the place

Thats it and this table which I love. It has comics on the table which is from Carmen’s collection

The Special Segovia Mamon (“Edu Manzano Mamon) which Carmen Segovia lovingly makes herself. Everyone is telling her to teach someone in case something happens but she refused because she says it might not be the same! When she cannot bake it for some reason there will be no supply of Mamon. She used to have a sign outside the gate for the Mamon but she had to remove it because customers would get mad when they would run out! I tried it yesterday fresh and not microwaved and it was so so good!

Segovia's Cakes and Recipes by Carmen Segovia (11) The menu board 🙂 Though they have some specials everyday depending on what Carmen is in the mood to cook 🙂

Apparently according to my friend Jill her connection is Raquel who is the bestfriend of Carmen Segovia and she sits there behind the counter 🙂 So that’s a tip aside from name dropping Edu Manzano 🙂

Segovia's Cakes and Recipes by Carmen Segovia (6)

Thank you Jill and Margie for the box of Mamon which they ordered and gave me!! I LOVE it even more because I met the wonderful woman who makes it. My tip: It’s always best to order it in advance to be sure and the ensaymada and cheese rolls are worth ordering too.

Segovia's Cakes and Recipes by Carmen Segovia (25)

Segovia's Cakes and Recipes by Carmen Segovia (7)

YUMMY! Ensaymada!

They sell Manuka Honey too which is from a friend asking to help her sell 🙂

I went inside the kitchen and here it is very clean!

Behind the counter is this 🙂

Codigo for the price of Mamon and Ensaymada 🙂 Segovia's Cakes and Recipes by Carmen Segovia (17) Carmen made us try her dinuguan which is a bestseller also in her place! She has to make a big batch everyday! She told me she uses the best and cleanest ingredients here so be assured of the quality of this dish

OMG! This is the best Chicken salad sandwich I have ever tasted in my entire life! The bread is so thick but it’s fluffy and so it’s not that filling and it’s so yummy!!!! Carmen please sell the bread on its own also for sure it will sell!!! It has slices of apple in it and cheese.

Segovia's Cakes and Recipes by Carmen Segovia (23)

CJ told me that Chef Reggie Aspiras wrote about this in 2011 and it has been a bestseller ever since. Carmen keeps this article posted on her wall behind the counter 🙂

Segovia's Cakes and Recipes by Carmen Segovia (18)

If you have not tried it yet it’s worth trekking to Little Baguio to have it freshly made! Don’t go during school dismissal or drop off because it can get traffic in the area. School will be out soon so best time is summer time. You can also order it as a party tray together with her other sandwiches!! She says the hot and spicy tuna sandwich is also good! Definitely made with LOVE

So hard to say goodbye when we have so much to talk about 🙂 Till the next time

April 13, 2015

STAMP DESIGN COMPETITION TO HONOR THE ULTIMATE CULINARY ARTIST: TERESITA “MAMA SITA” REYES

By Heart2Heart | Proud to be Pinoy! | No Comments

Her life story, though oft-told, has been repeated time and again as a means to encourage the ordinary Filipino to rise above their circumstance and achieve the same significance and distinction that thiswoman has accomplished.

Born in Manila on May 11, 1917, Teresita “Mama Sita” Reyes learned exceptional housekeeping, marketing and cooking early in life. As the eldest girl in a family of 12 children, she had to help her mother cook and care for their big family. She travelled to Divisoria early to market. From her mother, she got acquainted with all sorts of vendors—from vegetable and food hawkers, fish mongers, butchers, and sellers of rice cakes and other delicacies.

From her mother and from her daily encounters with the ordinary folk, Mama Sita learned how to combine ingredients to create the wonderful flavors of native Philippine cuisine. Her inherent sense in cooking allowed her to experiment and concoct her own wonderful flavors. Having become a mother to a large family herself, Mama Sita found inspiration to cook and invent various culinary treats. It was during her travels abroad that Mama Sita was inspired in sharing the flavors of the Philippines. She has always believed Filipino cooking is at par with the world’s best cuisines.

Mama Sita’s Story… Through Art

In celebration of the life and times of Teresita “Mama Sita” Reyes, and in honor of her contribution and continued influence in the propagation of authentic Philippine cuisine, a series of commemorative stamps was initiated beginning March of 2013. The effort proved an effective way to preserve her legacy and stress her advocacy to champion indigenous Filipino culture.

This year, the Mama Sita Foundation is spearheading the creation of the Mama Sita

commemorative stamps through the “Mama Sita Stamp Design Competition”. The competition, apart from creating an image representative of Mama Sita worthy to be reproduced as a commemorative stamp, also hopes to encourage the creativity of Filipino art students, professional artists and art enthusiasts.

Theme & Criteria

Artworks submitted for the competition should communicate Mama Sita’s image as well as her contributions to the propagation of Filipino culinary culture. A brief explanation should accompany the entry. The competition, open to all high school and art students, artists, and art enthusiasts, accepts all art media types except digital art and photography.

Entries to the “Mama Sita Stamp Design Competition” may be sent through e-mail, scanned or photographed, to info@msita.com. They may also be submitted to the Mama Sita Foundation at 131 F. Manalo St., San Juan, Metro Manila, complete with contact details. Deadline for submission is May 1, 2015. More contest details are available at the Mama Sita website: www.msita.com.

April 13, 2015

Kid Kulafu

By Heart2Heart | Entertainment, Sports | One Comment

After the successful showing of Mariquina and Dagitab

Previous entry: The Making of Marie Pineda August 3, 2014

My cousin, Marie Tantoco Pineda, has a new movie coming out this April 15!

[embedyt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDw_y7hrGvA[/embedyt]

KID KULAFU
A Film By Paul Soriano Directed by Marie Tantoco Pineda

The untold truth about the humble beginnings of one of the greatest boxers of all time – Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao.

Emmanuel lives a hand-to-mouth existence, caught between the crossfire of his family’s daily struggles and inherent threats borne from his surroundings. One day, he discovers his true talent – boxing. As a way out of poverty, he embarks on a soul-filled journey to follow a seemingly impossible dream.

Driven by love, honor, and an incredible dose of grit, he must risk everything, even his own life, to become a champion – for himself, his family and his country.

Opens April 15 2015 in all Philippine cinemas nationwide.

Watch the exclusive full main trailer of Kid Kulafu! A film about the humble beginnings of 8-time division boxing world champion Manny Pacquiao.

Starring Buboy Villar, Alessandra De Rossi and Cesar Montano.
Directed by Paul Soriano.

Producer – Marie Pineda on set

Directed by Paul SorianoStarring Buboy Villar as Kid Kulafu

Visit the movie page at : http://bit.ly/KidKulafu
Talk about the movie here : http://bit.ly/KidKulafuFansSpeak

Subscribe to the ABS-CBN Star Cinema channel! –
http://bit.ly/ABSCBNStarCinema

For the latest movie, news, trailers & exclusive interviews visit our official website www.starcinema.com.ph

And connect with us in our Social pages:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarCinema
Twitter: https://twitter.com/starcinema
Instagram: http://instagram.com/starcinema
Instagram: http//instagram.com/ten17p

April 12, 2015

Yumi at Promenade

By Heart2Heart | Foodie | No Comments

My date for today Margie Abary Duavit. Our ever reliable batch mate who is so dependable and always so generous whether it be a donation or to lend a helping hand, to volunteer for anything including her house if we need a venue , volunteer to set up a relief center to pack goods for typhoon victims. Not to forget to mention that she’s the supportive wife of ex Congressman Jack Duavit . She’s just a super trooper – so kind and full of love. Today she set up some things for me and will even accompany me – how lucky can I be?

At the time of this posting and speaking of the devil :-),some good news a few days ago in the newspaper!!! WOOHOO!!

jacl duavit GMA board member news

She took me to her restaurant for lunch! It’s at Promenade in Greenhills on top of the cinema. Jack and Margie have partners and they also own Munchtown which is by the Cinema

Chef Jonjon Balangay

We sat here which had a view 🙂

Amuse Bouche 🙂 Kani. If James were with us, he would ask for 3 more orders of compliments 🙂

They had a Buy One Take One promo on some of the Sushi dishes! YIPEE!!

Of course I wanted the Foie Gras Temaki

Ushi Ebu Tempura Crunchy Roll

They have an extensive menu!

Margie ordered her favorite salad – Ushi Ebu Sunburst Salad

Tartufo Hotate 🙂

Click below to go to their Facebook page

After lunch we went to check out Munchtown

OMG! I love fries 🙂

Looks good! Perfect for watching a movie 🙂

April 12, 2015

The Gastronomy Festival – Cocinas Viajeras

By Heart2Heart | Foodie | No Comments

Last night we went to Bonifacio High street to check out the food trucks at Bonifacio High Street

Previous entry: The Gastronomy Festival April 11, 2015

The Gastronomy Festival Ayala Malls Good food with good conversations await in Cocinas Viajeras, a stylized food truck festival featuring Ayala Malls’ premier restaurants, and the creations of top chefs, including Chef Gaita Fores, Chef Chele Gonzales, Chef Myrna Segismundo, Chef Rob Pengson, Chef JP Anglo, Chef Noel dela Rama, and Chef Sau del Rosario. Catch the Cocinas Viajeras as they tour Bonifacio High Street (April 10-12), Trinoma (April 11-12), Glorietta (April 17-18), and Alabang Town Center (April 24-25). Cocinas Viajeras, a stylized food truck festival featuring Ayala Malls’ premier restaurants, and the creations of top chefs. So happy to catch Chef Noel dela Rama who is based in New York. He’s the personal chef of many prominent families there and also when he’s in Manila (The Zobels). My Tita Merl and family loves him and he cooks for them too when he’s here. He’s here in Manila just for the Gastronomy festival of Ayala Malls particularly Cocinas Viajeras. He’s selling Spanish tapas in his food truck!

noel dela Rama ayala cocinas viajeras food truck bgc

He is also the visiting chef of CCA Culinary school and so they are also cooking in the food truck. Come visit him in Bonifacio High Street til tomorrow. Chef Rob Pengson From Shine Cafe And The Goose Station in his food truck selling Lechon kawali soft taco, Jamon + Latik cookie sandwich and Parmesan potato chips! Sorry Sunshine that’s your head but I didn’t want to bother you for the photo! You guys were so busy and the line was so long I could not wait anymore but was happy there was a long line!!