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April 4, 2012
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Sunday Brunch at Salty’s, Seattle

By | Foodie, Travel | One Comment

Day 1 in Seattle was a Sunday so of course Mom was searching for her Sunday brunch!!  This was recommended by the hotel

We were already so hungry and we had to drive around 25 minutes from the hotel, for me it was worth it! 🙂

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Waiting area! Apparently there is always a line to get a seat at Salty’s.  It’s a very popular restaurant

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They have scones, coffee, tea while you wait 🙂

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Our table

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The brunch buffet!!!

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Not mom’s idea of brunch, she likes the quiet, sit down brunch.  But we were already so hungry,  So we just  attacked! just like everyone else.  I enjoyed what I had and wish I could try everything but it was just too much.  I was only able to try maybe 1% of the buffet 

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Stations – Omelette, Bloody Mary and Pasta

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Happy omelette Chef 🙂

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I’m not really a cold seafood person- so i did not really touch this part.  But many others were devouring it

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Fresh oysters station

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Salad Station

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This is where I concentrated on

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My favorite was the Macaroni and cheese which is the BEST EVER I have ever tasted!! This chafing dish was running out so fast and in the hour that we were there- maybe it was changed three times. I LOVE THIS and still dreaming about it!! 🙂  I would go back just to eat this!

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I got this too- Eggs Benedict- YUMMY!

ham

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Salmon

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YUMMY HASHBROWNS!!!

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Replenishment in just a few minutes!

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Steamed rice!! with indian curry

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Another section with the prime rib and desserts

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Click below to go to their website for more information

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April 4, 2012
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Elliot’s Seattle

By | Foodie, Travel | One Comment

As soon as we arrived in Seattle, we had dinner at Dad’s favorite resto! Elliot’s!  After the whole trip, I must say, it is also my favorite resto in Seattle 

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FRESH Oysters!!! which explains why Dad and Mom like this place! 

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First order – a dozen  of 3 different kinds

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It was so good, they ordered 1 more dozen 

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YUMMY!! Love ordering Calamari in seafood places!  So fresh and so crispy! 

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This is one of the best crabcakes I have ever tried in my entire life!  It tastes different from all the other crabcakes!! LOVE IT!!!! 

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And this is the other and the main reason why Dad and Mom love Elliot’s!  FRESH DUNGENESS CRABS!!! 

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They didn’t want to share with each other nor with James and I- they had 1 each!! 🙂 

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It comes with these sidings 

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I love watching my Dad and Mom eat crabs! It’s truly a HAPPY MOMENT!! 

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My hot water 🙂 

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Cleaning our hands after holding the crabs 🙂 

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A unique way of removing the smell from your hands- the waiter crushed crackers in our hands and you just rub it and voila no more crab smell!!!   

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Click below to go to their website for more information 

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April 3, 2012
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Korean Air

By | Foodie, Travel | 3 Comments

We normally take Japan Airlines to the States, but recently we have been using Korean Airlines.  

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Flights are from Manila to Seoul, then from there, they have flights direct to the States and so far i have tried – LA, Seattle and New York. So far so good!

My seatmate!!!  Jim Clancy from CNN!

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I wish i took photos of the stewardess but I assure you they are even prettier than these ones I googled.  They were all tall, slim, pretty with very very nice pearly white skin! 

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Our food on board

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They always have Bibimbap as a choice, James seems to like this 

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I wanted the milkfish, but they ran out so i got the chicken 

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When we arrived, customs asked me if I brought any snacks – any magic sarap? any chicharon?  Oh my gosh, I had chicharon.  A friend asked me to bring chicharon for her and apparently it is not allowed!  So they had to open my suitcase and analyze my chicharon.  I had chicharittos which was pork and they confiscated it but they let me keep the others which were vegetable chicharon

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April 2, 2012
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Joel’s 5th Year in Heaven

By | Celebrations, Foodie, Tributes | No Comments

It’s been five years since my cousin Joel passed away and through those years, we have never forgotten him as he is always a part of our family.  We continue to celebrate Joel and now on his 5th year, we are happy to celebrate again and pay tribute to him.  We miss him and we love him, but we will always remember him and he will always be in our hearts

A beautiful video of Joel

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Another beautiful video prepared by Joel’s closest friends

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And here is a video I made compiling clippings from the program the family and friends prepared for Joel

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April 2, 2012
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b+b Studio HEAT 2012

By | Health and Fitness | 2 Comments

looking for a safe, enjoyable, yet effective workout this summer? please join us at the satellite studio of b+b studio in infinity tower, fort bonifacio… and get fit in good company.

b+b studio is launching a new, 6 week program called HEAT 2012… a terrific balance of cardio + core work.  basically, it means, at the end of 6 weeks, you will have a fabulously fit body… you will definitely feel wonderful about every inch of yourself!  all workouts are taught by internationally certified trainers, and for those who would like to take part in lifestyle coaching — like fixing your diet and even encouragement to help you achieve your fitness goals (big or small) — we have certified lifestyle coaches as well to take good care of you every step of the way.with b+b studio, you have a best friend who loves exercise, so do join.  you can commit as little as 10 sessions in 6 weeks… or 20 sessions in 6 weeks… or 30 sessions in 6 weeks.  remember, the promise is:  in 10 sessions, you will feel the difference.  in 20 sessions, you will see the difference.  in 30 sessions, you will have a whole new body!attached is a flyer… and a video of the making of HEAT.  for updates, you can like b+b studio on facebook, call us or email us back.your partners in wellness,

marilen concepcion & carmen jimenez-ong

partners, b+b studio

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b+b Studio ( owner Carmen Jimenez-Ong )  is giving away a FREE Class card ( 10 classes ) worth P 7,500.00 for the first Heart2Heart reader to email me at ricadejesus@mac.com.  Hurry!!! EMAIL ME NOW!

 The offer is valid only to the winner and cannot be transferred to another person.

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April 1, 2012
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Feeding Program by Iya

By | Educare, For kids | No Comments

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Me ( Iya Consengco)  and my friends ( Kat Aquino, Raphaelle Fernandez and Haydie Castrodes ) wanted to do something special during Chinese New Year last January 23,2012, so we came up with a feeding program for Educare since we all are fond of kids.

When we arrived at the event, it felt great to see 70 kids smiling at us, eager to share to us their talents. The program started off with a prayer and me and my friends introduced ourselves. Ms.Cecille Pamugalinog ( Teacher at Educare ) guided the kids in performing their morning action songs and after that, we were able to distribute food for the kids and have the giveaways given to them. The kids definitely loved the food..

Since we are Communication Arts  as well, we decided to make this AVP for heart-to-heart and Educare to hopefully inspire all of you to volunteer and experience the joy of helping out Educare. The subtitles are in tagalog so that the medium of language could reach multiple demographics.

Special thanks to my parents ( Jing and Brenda Consengco ) who supported this event.

– Iya Consengco

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Thank you to Iya Consengco and friends for supporting Educare ( Jaric Foundation Inc )

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March 31, 2012
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Instagram

By | Photography | No Comments

Thanks to my friends Ginggay and Tim for introducing me to Instagram.

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I love it!! I love how it can make a regular photo look really nice and worth sharing and keeping! It’s a free App

Here is Tim at Starbucks Lucky Plaza Mall showing me how to use Instagram

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His photo of Kevin 🙂 with Black and White effect

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And here are some of my photos 🙂

A moving photo in Intramuros – look how nice it came out

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Art Informal Gallery for Jia’s Chair exhibit

Shifting Scenes by Jia Estrella March 5, 2012 

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Estate Sale

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At Dedet’s Dining table

Pepitas Lechon March 11, 2012 

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Having Pepita’s Lechon!!!

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At Manila Polo Club Sport lounge

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Shopwise Altar at their head office

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Sunday Lunch having Chicken Sarap

Chicken Sarap March 19, 2012 

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 Beautiful bottles at Rustan’s Flower Shop, Rustan’s department store 4th floor, Home department

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Golden Spoon Ayala Triangle, my favorite store by the park!

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There are many other Photo Apps in the Apple store.  I am trying this one from Pam

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Since she sent me this cute photo:-)

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