For dinner, Carmina brought this very unique tasting cake! Chocolate Chili pie! Chocolate pie with a spicy taste! Some may like it some may not, but it’s a very interesting chocolate cake!
It’s made by her partner baker, Jose Osvaldo all the way in Davao! And according to Carmina he makes many other beautiful cakes and so I grabbed some photos from instagram 🙂
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We were so happy when we found out Chef Alec was in town and that he was going to cook for us!!!!! He used to work in the Lincoln and then in Carbone which was his latest stint. We dined in Carbone last August and that was where we met Alec and we had a most memorable meal ever!! And imagine Carbone came to us this time! 🙂
Previous entry: Carbone September 26, 2013
Fresh pasta made from scratch!!! This is the agnoloti
Beautiful music in the background by the Manila String Machine
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We made it a birthday celebration for James 🙂 What better way than with the best of friends – Marco, Jose and Steve
with the lovely wives, Jackie, Carmina and Kai. Thanks Carmina for organising all of this
Amazing Canapes – Umami bomb, Urchin Crudo, Milled carrot with micro greens daikon cress, Lincoln Pate and Steak tartare with quail egg
Mushroom Arancini – Rice balls coated in breadcrumbs
Wine brought by Steve and Lindy from the winery of Sevrine Miailhe
Salmon, potato, egg, sauce gribiche and asparagus
Then we moved to the dining table
We had a guessing game to guess the names of the initials to find your seat 🙂
Sanma and pickled raddishes
Chef Alec at work making the Uni and Aligui Spaghetti
with the assistants – Chef Javs and the Charming Crazy Cook Carmina 🙂
I could eat this all! 🙂 This was my favourite among the three pastas though all were very good!! Sweet potato agnolotti with cashew nuts and queso de bola. I snuck into the kitchen and asked Chef Alec for more queso de bola 🙂
Pasta ni Tomas – Truffle infused tagliatelle ( which Chef Alec made fresh) with liver and giblets
Chicken leg confit with side of polenta! YUM!!!
especially the polenta!
We had many desserts!! Buckies by Migs Vargas who apparently is a childhood friend of Chef Alec, Yulo Cheesecake brought by Marco and Jackie, Chocolate chill pie by Jose Osvaldo all the way from Davao!
Happy Birthday Kai who celebrated the eve of her birthday with us!
Our group photo and RSVP to the Century City Mall event!
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We never stop learning from our Lolo! We could write a book on all the witty remarks and intelligent quotes he tells all of us. Last year I posted some learnings from our eldest cousin, M. Donnie
Previous entry: What I learned from Lolo Benny March 3, 2013
That was apparently too little compared to all the other things we learn from him. So on this day, his special day, I would like to share another beautiful speech written again by M. Donnie. Even if he lists down 12 here, there’s much much more! 
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What a nice way to celebrate Summer by the poolside of the raffles hotel! It was so windy and had the perfect beautiful ambience for a summer event
My beautiful cousin, Dina Arroyo Tantoco, who is in charge of Marketing for Rustan’s and takes care of organising all of these events. She’s so ready for a Rustan’s Color it Summer!
Many beautiful people at the event
There was a contest that afternoon
And Liza Ilarde, Editor of Style Weekend, won! She won a three days two night stay in Raffles Hotel Cambodia! Congrats Liza!!
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Sunday family lunch special guest, Tinky 🙂
Heart2Heart loves Greek food!!! Good thing Tina and Dina took their cooks to 25 Mushrooms Kitchen!
Mezze Platter – Hummus with pita bread
Grilled lamb chops and potatoes
Fresh mangoes from Tito Raffy and Tita Juvy from their farm
Watch out for there upcoming classes! Ramen!!!
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Super creative Mommy Hindy and Dina have a joint party for Zachy and Cody!! How cute!! I wish I was there but missed this
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