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Birthday Celebration at Spectrum Raffles Makati

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 Super special to celebrate with the BFFs – Luzanne @ltmanlapit Det @detdeleon Lucille and Brenda @brends.c and Des in spirit always – at the Spectrum @rafflesmakatihotel @fairmontmakatihotel When I’m with this group it’s a different bonding – aside from food- we talk a lot about God and how we can become closer to Him. So it’s nice and it’s a necessity for me.  In a few weeks they leave me to go on their walk at the Camino Santiago de Compostela. I wish I were going but told them to just pray for me.  Birthday Celebration at Spectrum Raffles Makati (28)  Special lunch today at Spectrum @rafflesmakatihotel ? Chef Nicolas Cegretin and Chef Wade are here setting up the buffet. They have a secret which I can’t reveal but will do in time  #rafflesmakati #fairmontmakatiBirthday Celebration at Spectrum Raffles Makati (24) Birthday Celebration at Spectrum Raffles Makati (20)  I love coming early to buffets when everything is still presented so pretty  At the Spectrum @fairmontmakatihotel @rafflesmakatihotel buffet #fairmontmakati #rafflesmakatiBirthday Celebration at Spectrum Raffles Makati (25) Birthday Celebration at Spectrum Raffles Makati (18) Birthday Celebration at Spectrum Raffles Makati (19) Birthday Celebration at Spectrum Raffles Makati (10)   Tops are the best and the deadliest. :-O   Roast beef at the Carving buffet of SpectrumBirthday Celebration at Spectrum Raffles Makati (21)  Eyeing this hasselback potatoes beside the carvings Birthday Celebration at Spectrum Raffles Makati (22) Birthday Celebration at Spectrum Raffles Makati (2) Birthday Celebration at Spectrum Raffles Makati (23) Birthday Celebration at Spectrum Raffles Makati (3) Birthday Celebration at Spectrum Raffles Makati (17) Birthday Celebration at Spectrum Raffles Makati (4) Birthday Celebration at Spectrum Raffles Makati (5) Birthday Celebration at Spectrum Raffles Makati (16) Birthday Celebration at Spectrum Raffles Makati (6) Birthday Celebration at Spectrum Raffles Makati (7) Birthday Celebration at Spectrum Raffles Makati (8) Birthday Celebration at Spectrum Raffles Makati (9) Birthday Celebration at Spectrum Raffles Makati (15) Birthday Celebration at Spectrum Raffles Makati (14) Birthday Celebration at Spectrum Raffles Makati (12) Birthday Celebration at Spectrum Raffles Makati (13)Our favorites today at the Spectrum @fairmontmakatihotel @rafflesmakatihotel buffet – Make your own pasta at the Pasta Station, Sinigang sa Miso Salmon, Hoisin lemon pork BBQ, Porchetta from the carving station, fresh Parmesan cheese from the salad station which we eat with everything! Darjeeling mousse, chocolate sheets, Mint Chocolate chip ice cream ( A Must!) and Mango Sorbet. The ice cream is from New Zealand and it’s so good! #rafflesmakati #fairmontmakatiSpectrum Raffles Makati favorites Thank you to the Raffles Hotel for making our get together even more special ? #fairmontmakati #rafflesmakati #H2HCelebrations #h2hbdaycakesBirthday Celebration at Spectrum Raffles Makati (26) Birthday Celebration at Spectrum Raffles Makati (27) Birthday Celebration at Spectrum Raffles Makati (11) Birthday Celebration at Spectrum Raffles Makati (29) Birthday Celebration at Spectrum Raffles Makati (30) Birthday Celebration at Spectrum Raffles Makati (31) Birthday Celebration at Spectrum Raffles Makati (32) Birthday Celebration at Spectrum Raffles Makati (1)

Meals at Pithaya

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From beginning till end, we did not stop eating at Pithaya!!!  I want to live here!!! haha!!  The busy kitchen!Meals at Pithaya (15) We arrived before dinner so I took a peek at the kitchenMeals at Pithaya (16)You can always spot an old timer and loyal staff!  Meals at Pithaya (17) Our sexy Nisekrew Lindy always feeding us the best!  We love her bag!  haha!!Meals at Pithaya (9) She brought beef from Japan!!!! Hokkaido beef Meals at Pithaya (18)  Aside from having so much food already, everyone brought something to share with the gang!

Yummy Davao pomelo brought by #Nisekrew Carmina @thecrazycook_ph Meals at Pithaya (20) My gosh!  I came in shorts for dinner and these lovely ladies were all dressed up.  A bit of a hint on where our next adventure will be!Meals at Pithaya (21) Twins! 🙂 But one is injured and one is buntis! 🙂  Both pretty in Italian fashion from Marianne PoMeals at Pithaya (1) The most awaited buffet table every day! 🙂   We all loved the homecooked food at Pithaya. The #Nisekrew gained 10 pounds!Meals at Pithaya (5) Meals at Pithaya (24) Andre of course sat and ate the steak as soon as it arrived sizzling from the kitchenMeals at Pithaya (23) Meals at Pithaya (22) Carmina the Crazy Cook  cooked for dinner some dishes!

Chicken satay, Shrimp curry and Pomelo ( Fr Davao) Kale ( Bukidnon) salad with chicken skin  #pomelo #shrimpcurry #H2HPithaya
Meals at Pithaya (2)Crazy cook at Pithaya Meals at Pithaya (3)I missed this!deli at pithayaMarco and Jackie brought so many cakes and food we thought everything was from them!  haha!!  Our favourite Salted Caramel Chocolate cake from Sugar Bee

Previous entry:  Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake from Sugar Bee June 24, 2015
Meals at Pithaya (6)  Yummy gluten free chocolate cake from Osvaldo’s Cakes @joezbaker

He is the pastry chef of Carmina from Davao. He used almond flour to make this. Thank you Carmina @thecrazycook_ph for our birthday cake for the #Nisekrew April birthday celebrants.  Carmina had to handcarry this on the plane from Davao till Pithaya  #osvaldoscakes #glutenfree#H2HPithaya #H2HCakes #H2HbdaycakesMeals at Pithaya (7) Stash from our Hokkaido trip!

Previous entry:  Nikka Distillery Otaru March 3,  2016Meals at Pithaya (8) The only time we are always complete is when it is eating time! haha!!  Meals at Pithaya (4) Another Pithaya painting in the dining room but this photo is a photo of Tito Raymond from his hometown in SpainMeals at Pithaya (10)One of the specialties is the tinapa rice. YUM!!!!   Everything is yum and love the Filipino food!!Meals at Pithaya (14) Sansrival from Tita MarotMeals at Pithaya (12)  Oozing caramel from the Salted Caramel Chocolate cake from @flourjarmanila Thank you #nisekrew Marco @iamarcoantonio and Jackie @jaxcantonio for bringing all the yummy desserts!! As Marco said – getting together once a month is dangerous because we are going to gain weight each time!! We might become the “baboycrew” haha!! #nisekrewdiscoveries #flourjarmanila #saltedcaramel #chocolatecake #H2HCakesMeals at Pithaya (13) Our traditional Nisekrew  photo will be the dining table photo!! where we all get together to dine like a family 🙂 one big family!Meals at Pithaya (11) All the staff of the Morenos also gather in Pithaya when they are there.  Thank you to the wonderful staff that took care of us!!Meals at Pithaya (19)

Lunch for Dina in Stockton Place

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 So blessed to be celebrating my sister in law Dina’s @dinajcampos birthday by Tita Isabel and Isa Cojuangco

This super sweet Mother and daughter are always celebrating for her! Super thoughtful and such a great friend. Lunch for Dina in Stockton Place (1)  At Stockton Place.  They are now open for lunch
Lunch for Dina in Stockton Place (12)   Creamy Wild Mushroom SoupLunch for Dina in Stockton Place (15) Pear Rocket SaladLunch for Dina in Stockton Place (11) SoleLunch for Dina in Stockton Place (5) Braised BrisketLunch for Dina in Stockton Place (4) Lemon ParfaitLunch for Dina in Stockton Place (6) We ordered also from the ala carte menuLunch for Dina in Stockton Place (13)  Caramelized Portobello Mushroom Tart- Ricotta cheese and truffled asparagus Lunch for Dina in Stockton Place (2) Aglio e OlioLunch for Dina in Stockton Place (17) Pan roasted sirloin SaladLunch for Dina in Stockton Place (16) Seared scallopsLunch for Dina in Stockton Place (3) Toffee pudding cakeLunch for Dina in Stockton Place (7) Chocolate and Peanut CrispLunch for Dina in Stockton Place (10) Happy Birthday Dina!!!!Lunch for Dina in Stockton Place (9)  OMG! I have a cake too!! Thank you Tita Isabel and Isa! We love you!IMG_0348

Together with Dina’s mother in law Tita Nelly Campos, Tita Charing and Luzanne Manlapit and Ola Regala Lunch for Dina in Stockton Place (14)

Haart to Heart

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 Thank you Ronnie and Tito Ralph Joseph @ralphlimjoseph of Ralph’s Wines and Spirits for this!!!  Haart to Heart Mosel Riesling!  Love the name and love riesling! A Riesling from Reinholdt Haart Winery, from the Mosel region in Germany.  Available in all Ralph’s and soon at Rustan’s Supermarket @rustansfresh #ralphswinesandspirits #haarttoheart #riesling #moselriesling #H2HheartgiftsHaart to Heart

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A Night with Chef Gaston ( Una Noche con Gaston )

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 So happy to meet Chef Gaston Riveira, the Cocinero (chef ) and owner of La Cabrera @lacabrera_bsas La Cabrera has been in the 50 World’s Best Restaurants – Latin America for the past 3 years. Number 19 for 2015. Congratulations Chef Gaston and Carlo Lorenzana @cclorenzana, Bobby Tenchavez and the @lacabrera_mnl team #lacabreramnl #chefgastonriveira #50worldsbestrestaurants #50worldsbest
A night with Chef Gaston ( Una Noche con Gaston) (19) A night with Chef Gaston ( Una Noche con Gaston) (18) A night with Chef Gaston ( Una Noche con Gaston) (21) A night with Chef Gaston ( Una Noche con Gaston) (20) A night with Chef Gaston ( Una Noche con Gaston) (33)  Happy to be dining with @lacabrera_mnl regulars – Carmina @thecrazycook_ph Hannah who works in the same building and Kai @kaisterprimo and Mart and Sam @samdyen who are here every Sunday. The Argentinian Ambassador, His Excellency Roberto Bosch,  Carlo Calma and Tito Louie was there too.  We are all excited to have a special dinner tonight by Cocinero Gaston Riveira of @lacabrera_bsasA night with Chef Gaston ( Una Noche con Gaston) (35) A night with Chef Gaston ( Una Noche con Gaston) (34) A special dinner worth celebrating for 🙂A night with Chef Gaston ( Una Noche con Gaston) (24) A night with Chef Gaston ( Una Noche con Gaston) (25) A night with Chef Gaston ( Una Noche con Gaston) (26) A night with Chef Gaston ( Una Noche con Gaston) (28) A night with Chef Gaston ( Una Noche con Gaston) (22) A night with Chef Gaston ( Una Noche con Gaston) (23) A night with Chef Gaston ( Una Noche con Gaston) (27) A night with Chef Gaston ( Una Noche con Gaston) (31) A night with Chef Gaston ( Una Noche con Gaston) (30) A night with Chef Gaston ( Una Noche con Gaston) (32)New at La Cabrera (3)LA Cabrera (5)

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Latest Summer Dishes at Ramen Nagi

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 Launched last May 1 at @ramennagimanila – the latest Summer Dishes from Japan: Tsukemen and Tonkatsu-men #tonkatsumenramen #tsukemen #ramennagimanila #ramenLatest Summer Dishes at Ramen Nagi (6) Latest Summer Dishes at Ramen Nagi (5)  Tonkatsu-men at @ramennagimanila starting May 1, Sunday. Cold noodles topped with tonkatsu dipped in a sweet broth with tomatoes Latest Summer Dishes at Ramen Nagi (4) Broth of the TsukemenLatest Summer Dishes at Ramen Nagi (3) Spanky and I shared the Green King which is my favourite 🙂Latest Summer Dishes at Ramen Nagi (1) Latest Summer Dishes at Ramen Nagi (2) Interesting 🙂  I’m looking for the cheddar cheese!! 🙂  Latest Summer Dishes at Ramen Nagi (7)

Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines

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 Meet Gerard Dubois, chef and owner of Passion by Gerard Dubois @passionbygdph Gerard is Swiss and based in Hong Kong since he married A Hongkonese. Pamela Angeles Flores is the partner in the Philippines together with her husband who is the lawyer of Gerard Dubois. That is how this business came about  Yvonne Wong ( left) is the GM of Passion Hong Kong.
Pamela told me that 80% of their ingredients are imported like the French flour and AOP butter.

Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (19)Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (47)15 of the staff trained for 6 months – Bakers, pastry chefs and general staff. Come on over!  They opened their doors last April 6 on soft opening.  ?

Shop C2 of the NetPark, 5th Ave, Taguig, 1634 Metro Manila
Business Hours : 8am to 11pm – DailyPassion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (11)Love the place 🙂
Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (10)Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (39)Enjoyed our merienda!  Thank you Ronna for inviting us over.  We were all so happy that the menu is value for money!  Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (4)
Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (12)Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (13) They have 5 branches in HK and 1 in Macau. Passion is a strong barely controllable emotion moved or to be moved by Passion is no ordinary word at @passionbygdphPassion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (34)Artisan Breads_Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the PhlippinesCroissant Danish_Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the PhilippinesPassion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (37)Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (38)I love the salad concept where you order small or large and they just weigh whatever you choose. So you can choose up to three kinds to fit your platePassion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (20)Salads Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the PhilippinesThis was our salad plate shared with JJ.  I love the Morrocan couscous I want a whole plate! 🙂Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (1)Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (14)Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (15)Sandwiches_Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the PhilippinesPassion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (16)Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (17)Alicia’s favorite section!  Beautifully packaged butter cakes which are so nice as gifts as well for only P 248.00Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (18)Butter Cake Pasison by Gerard Dubois Now in the PhilippinesChef Florian who is here for one year to make sure the operations all run smoothly and the food quality will be at par with their standardPassion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (8)Love the pastry counter! So colourful and so pretty!Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (21) Delicious Passion cheesecake Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (9)Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (22)Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (24)French Pastry_Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the PhilippinesMocktails 🙂Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (23)Local International Beers_Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the PhilippinesGelato!!  I tried all! Yum!Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (2)Gelato Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the PhilippinesPassion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (25)Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (32)Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (36)These are so yummy looking and I heard they are all yummy!!!Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (26)Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (27)Macaron_Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the PhilippinesPassion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (33)LOVE La Palette!  Its so thin and yummy 🙂
Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (28)La Palette Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines Double smoked bacon on Sundried tomato tortilla  Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (5) There are 6 artisan pizzas in Passion by Gerard Dubois @passionbygdph and there are 2 kinds of dough – Sour dough and dark sour dough. Prices range from P318 to P 348 Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (30) This is the Four Seasons ( Sour dough) which has already 4 of the 6 kinds all in one. Smoked Salmon, Salami, Mushroom and Chicken Tikka Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (7)Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (31)French Casserole Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the PhilippinesPassion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (3)Pastas – In the display counter are real versions of the food- so they not only show photos but the dish itself.  And it is not plastic like in Japan! haha!! 🙂
Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (29)Vegetable lasagna 🙂Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (6)Passion by Gerard Dubois Now in the Philippines (40)

?Shop C2 of the NetPark, 5th Ave, Taguig, 1634 Metro Manila
Business Hours : 8am to 11pm – Daily

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Passion by Gerard Dubois in its Philippine Flagship Store located at NetPark Building is a French Casual Dining and take-away restaurant with a comprehensive line of artisan European breads and signature artisan cakes and confectionery.

Passion by Gerard Dubois in its Philippine Flagship Store located at NetPark Building is a French Casual Dining and take-away restaurant with a comprehensive line of artisan European breads and signature artisan cakes and confectionery.

La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC

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 Congratulations Cheese @cheeseledesma and Christine Laman @lastineey and Marc and Sanj Licaros @sanjvlicaros on the opening of La Creperie @lacreperieph in Burgos Circle, BGC More power! #lacreperieph #frenchsidewalkfairLa Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (51) La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (52) La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (46) La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (7) La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (8)La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (9)La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (10)La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (11)La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (12)La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (1)la creperie Burgos circle guestsLa Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (1)La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (21)La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (14) Raclette and cheese fondue station and Make your own crepe station at @lacreperieph They can set this up for you too if you have an event at the restaurant La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (38)La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (37)La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (32)La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (42) 4 Mille Crepe cakes  – Salted butter caramel, Vanilla, Chocolate and Green Tea – All YUM!!!! P 1,350 for a whole cake. Best to order in advanceLa Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (35)La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (30)La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (31)La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (33)La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (34)La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (40) Salted caramel crepesLa Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (45)Chef Marc Licaros, one of the owners 🙂  La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (39)La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (16)La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (18)La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (17)La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (36)La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (41)Going up tp the second floorLa Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (53)Menus hanging 🙂La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (19)Mass and blessing with family and friendsLa Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (20)La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (23)La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (22)La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (25)La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (43)La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (26)La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (27)La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (47)La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (28)La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (44)La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (29) Meantime, A beautiful day for a French Sidewalk fair outside in the circleLa creperie french side street cafe invitationLa Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (24) One lane of the circle will be car-free and open to bikes, pedestrians and dogs only La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (48)La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (49)La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (50)La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (2)La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (4)La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (3) Street side crêpes, mimes, musicians, used book sellers, portrait artists and moreLa Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (6)la creperie Burgos circle french street fairla creperie Burgos circle french street fair old booksla creperie Burgos circle french street fair baloonla creperie Burgos circle french street fair sketchla creperie Burgos circle french street fair dogsLa Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (15)La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (54)La Creperie Now at Burgos Circle BGC (13)

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