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February 8, 2009

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Despedida for Tito Stephen and Tita Reggie

By Heart2Heart | Celebrations, Foodie | 4 Comments

Goodbye once again to Tito Stephen and Tita Reggie! Hmmm..we noticed that we only get to see you when it is your despedida already 🙂 We are happy to see you nevertheless even for awhile when you are here in Manila

Once again hosted by Tito Ralph at his Hotel Vino and Wine Resto

Wine machines are already working!!

Many many good friends of Tito Stephen and Tita Reggie

It is nice that we are always included with my parents barkada! We enjoy them all!

The YUMMY FOOD!!!

This is not in the menu. YUMMY TAPA by the cook of Tito Ralph’s mom. I asked her how she made it!! She told me, very easy! Dry the beef sirloin from Monterey, then just fry it! hmmm… I hope it is that easy! This is Tita Reggie’s special request from Tito Ralph. YUMMY!

VERY GOOD PAELLA!

Mom brought these desserts from La Tasca and Jia and Gabby brought the Caramel cake from Costa Brava! YUMMY!!

Tito Ralph pulled me aside and showed me his special Rosé 🙂

He mixes the three

And he is very proud of Montes which Ralph’s represents and distributes nationwide…one of Heart2Heart’s favorites

It’s so nice to have a private party here…Food is really good, wine is for sure good! Don’t forget to order the Crispy toro!

Previous Entries:

Happy Birthday Tito Ralph October 18, 2008

Despedida for the Youngs January 26, 2008

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February 6, 2009

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Crab Resto in Osaka

By Heart2Heart | Foodie, Travel | One Comment

Wow! If you love crab, this is the place to be!

This restaurant was really jam packed! We were so lucky to get a table. The others could not make it since they were late and we had to get the available table. And to think there are several floors.

website: http://www.douraku.co.jp/kansai/

Outside the restaurant, they sell also grilled crabs….

And some to cook at home…

They were selling EVERYTHING CRAB!

Crab legs Sashimi

Crab gratin

Crab croquettes

Grilled Crab legs

Crab Shabu Shabu

Good thing the menu has photos or else we would not understand anything

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February 4, 2009

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Pepper Lunch Launch

By Heart2Heart | Events and Launches, Foodie | 5 Comments

Good news!!! Pepper Lunch is now at Shangri-la Plaza Mall!!!! For those of you in that side of town – now it is easier for you to dine at Pepper Lunch!

Congratulations Jeroen and Cecile!!!!! More power to you!!

I went to the launch last week and when I saw the balloons, I was telling myself that Cecile prepared the heart shape for me because she knew I was coming! 🙂

Some celebrities showing us their favorite dish at Pepper Lunch and how they cook and eat it

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano**Mich Dulce

Elbert Cuenca**Robbie Carmona

Me and my bestfriend Eds shared our orders:

Shake! Shake! Salad

Shimofuri Pepper Steak

Curry Beef Pepper Rice – I have been wanting to taste this!

Of course, my extra butter!!

And Yummy Goma Soft Ice Cream Black Sesame

Our giveaways! A souvenir photo from the photo booth and a Pepper Lunch Mouse pad. I chose my favorite, Beef Pepper Rice. Hmm.. I am using mine now and everytime I look at it I want to eat my Beef Pepper Rice!! Good marketing gimmick!! 🙂 Thanks for inviting Heart2Heart!

For those who are worried about smelling after eating at Pepper Lunch, Cologne is made available at the entrance/exit so you can spray yourself 🙂

Previous Entry: Pepper Lunch, Tokyo January 15, 2009

Pepper Lunch May 16, 2008

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February 3, 2009

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Malacca

By Heart2Heart | Bridal, Foodie | 2 Comments

The gang got together for dinner this time it was a more special occassion….to celebrate the engagement of Paolo and Trina! Congratulations guys!! We are so happy for you!!!

I volunteered a new place as I received a text from Malou Fores about a new restaurant that she and her husband really liked….

We met the chef, Chef Dean. A very nice guy! He told me that he first came to the Philippines as there was a job opening in the Chinese restaurant in Legenda Hotel, Subic Bay. I was so happy because that restaurant used to be a family favorite in Subic. And now he is here cooking for Malacca. Chef Dean chose all our dishes -he wanted to serve us food for ” foodies” 🙂 and not the usual. So we left it up to him.

He did confirm that Malou has been back 4 times in a span of two weeks 🙂

We met also the Manager, Kai Palomares, who manages the place together with Wasabi which is owned by the same owner or Malacca.

Thanks to Chef Dean and Kai for a wonderful dinner. We enjoyed our meal.

The portions are very generous and good for sharing…

Deep Fried Squid Rings with Belacan Dip

Tahu Sumbat – Stuffed Deep Fried Bean Curds with turnips, cucumber, bean sprouts and kangkong. Served with Peanut sauce

Bak Kut Teh – Fresh tender meaty pork ribs, whole garlic paired with traditional chinese herbs simmered into a rich and nutritious soup

Braised Pork Knuckles

Clay Pot Lamb Stew – Braised Lamb Black Fungus Shiitake Mushroom with oyster sauce in a clay pot

Nyonya Fish Head Curry – Fresh red snapper or grouper head semi-stewed in a special Nyonya style sour curry with egg plant, okra, tomatoes and onions – Supposedly very spicy, we asked the chef to not make it spicy – still spicy- but very good

Braised Pork knuckles – Deboned tender pork front knuckle braised in thick gravy with authentic chinese spices

Hainanese Chicken**Peking Chicken**Kailan with Crispy Anchovies

Kulih Ketayap – Pandan flavor cylindrical crepes with palm sugar sweetened coconut shavings

Sagu Gula Melaka -Sagu pudding topped with Vanilla ice cream and dressed with palm sugar syrup

Pulut Hitam – Sweet Black glutinous rice porridge with fresh coconut shavings

Onde Onde – Pandan flavor glutinous rice ball stuffed with palm sugar and coated with fresh coconut shavings

YUMMY! Thanks to Kai for suggesting this, we ordered so many desserts, we missed this one which is their best seller. Ice Kakang

Menu – Sorry I am missing the Beef, Lamb and Chicken page

Previous Entry: B ulan March 22, 2008

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February 1, 2009

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Rianna’s Baptism

By Heart2Heart | Celebrations, Foodie | One Comment

The Podium 687-3665, 3/F Greenbelt 3 757-4961, Jupiter 897-3605, and Trinoma 466-7927

Previous Entry: Baby Shower and Fondue October 13, 2008

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February 1, 2009

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Isa’s Chinese New Year Dinner

By Heart2Heart | Celebrations, Foodie | One Comment

Thank you to our friend, Isa, for inviting us for Chinese New Year dinner!!

We always enjoy being with Isa because she is so down to earth, so funny and crazy! She is so generous always that even the waiter questioned her tip to them 🙂 She is always so organized and prepared. She planned it and prepared the menu in advance.

We love you Isa! Thank you for sharing yourself and your love with us which makes us very wealthy just by being our friend!

We have been very impressed with Summer Palace as we have been invited here a few times. And everytime is always a unique experience.

Previous Entry: Summer Palace August 10, 2008

75th Birthday of Tito Totoy August 28, 2008

Salmon Yee Sang

What an interesting dish! We all learned about it as Nancy explained it to us. This dish is served during Chinese New Year in Singapore and Malaysia.

During the olden times, gems were used for trading. So, each ingredient represents a gem.

Clockwise: Sapphire ( Raisins ), Tangerine ( Mango ), Gold Bars ( Carrot strips ), Ruby ( watermelon ), Cat Eyes ( corn ), Emerald (Cucumber strips ), topaz ( Jellyfish ), Diamonds ( Melon )

GOLD – Shredded carrots

underneath the shredded carrots is I think raddish which represents Diamonds

Nancy added the salmon which means ADDING MORE WEALTH, then she sprinkled pepper ( silver flakes ) and cinnamon ( gold flakes )

Then she added some crispy flakes which represent gold – so adding more gold

Sesame seeds – represents children, grandchildren, employees, business associates – Sharing your wealth with them

Peanuts – for HEALTH and LONGEVITY

Add sesame oil and plum sauce for solid and sweet life

Then everyone in the table has to toss the salad – the higher you toss the more abundance of wealth

The salad was actually very good!! We all enjoyed it..not only because it meant wealth and abundance 🙂

And Isa’s special dessert!!! WOW!! She created this, suddenly I felt like we were in a French restaurant. My favorite was the buchi with sesame ice cream!

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January 31, 2009

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Highlands China Palace

By Heart2Heart | Celebrations, Foodie | No Comments

Thank you to Benny and Soraya for inviting us to celebrate Chinese New Year with them and their good family. We enjoyed a great Chinese lunch at Highlands China Palace at Mall of Asia. We always get to discover new places with them. Kung Hey Fat Choy !!!

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January 30, 2009

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Chinese New Year Dinner

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January 29, 2009

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Happy Birthday Rins!

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We are so happy to be able to spend Rina’s 40th birthday with her! I am fortunate to have her as one of my best friends! Happy Birthday Rins!!!

We celebrated in Hai Shin Lou.

Suharto ordered so many dishes…..

My favorite dish that evening, Olive fried rice. I do not know the exact name but I have never had olive fried rice before and this was really tasty and YUMMY!