Feb 17
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Witchkins Cookbook

By | For kids, Hot Off the Press, Recipes | 5 Comments

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  The Witchkins Cookbook. To make the kids’ lives easier, Mel decided to segment the chapters of the book according to the momentous occasions in their lives, such as Mom and Dad’s birthday, Sleepover with friends, Christmas morning, to name a few. This way, they have a clear idea as to what dishes they can whip up for these occasions.  

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 Check it out! The Witchkins should be out in bookstores (Powerbooks, Fully Booked, National) within the next few weeks. For those who cannot wait, you can order from Mel directly (0917-5369614) or from Gem Manosa, the publisher (0920 920-0953). Retail price is Php 999.00, but if you order from them directly, you can avail of a 10% discount and less 20% if you get more than four.    [email_link] 

Feb 16
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Unique Window Displays by Prada

By | Great Ideas, What's New at Rustan's | 3 Comments

The historical Prada store in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan presents unique window displays

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For the festive season the Prada store in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan presents a unique installation, the first phase of a project involving the setting-up of original window displays that are to be introduced during 2008 as an exclusive in the historical Milan boutique.

 

The idea for Christmas came from an entertaining and theatrical fantasy.

The store window becomes a music box with perpetual motion, whose cylindrical structure, covered with mirrors, rotates by means of a sophisticated mechanism, as do its individual component parts – display columns and mannequins.

 

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The lights and the mirrors of the music box have floral embellishments in hand-decorated and sculpted wood.

The windows display a preview of the Prada collection for the coming 2008 Spring/Summer season, with pride of place given to voluminous dresses and skirts in faille with floral patterns, satin bags with rose appliqués and shoes in suede, also decorated with flowers.

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In the Philippines, Prada is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc. (SSI) and is available at Greenbelt 4, Ayala Center, Makati.

 

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Feb 16
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A Race to Save the Reef – Condura Race for Tubbataha 08

By | Green, Health and Fitness | 10 Comments

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CATEGORY: 3km,5km & 10km

ENTRANCE FEE: P350.00

TIME: Race starts at 6:00 AM Sharp

VENUE: NBC Tent Grounds

  

The organizers have worked hard to make this special race a well organized and fun event. All finishers shall receive a special tubbataha shirt , bag, bumper sticker, pin and goodies from Swift , Selecta and Sunkist. There shall also be special cash prizes and a raffle draw for condura refrigerators. Tubbataha reef is a coral atoll off the coast of Palawan. It has been designated as a Unesco world heritage site because it has the richest and most diverse marine eco system in the Philippines and one of top the in the World. Tubbataha is under threat and needs our help to protect and to inform the Philippines of the jewel that we have. By protecting Tubbataha we also protect ourselves.Thank you, see you in the race.Please pass this message to all your family, friends and colleague. Let’s help save our environment! Ton Concepcion flyer-page2_feb14-08.jpg Website: www.condurarace.com  

 

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Feb 15
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Taty’s 1, Mio’s 3

By | Celebrations, For kids | 3 Comments

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Remember Taty in her red shoes on her baptism… now in pink boots during her first birthday celebration..Only Taty can get away with it- thanks to her stylish Mom, Margs! 

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 the guests………..

 

 

the kids…………. 

 

 There was so much the food!!! Loved the New York Fries, Pancake House, Chocolate fountain, taho, dirty ice cream, squid balls and corn dog.

 

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The loot bag…….

 

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Another great party by Jelly Bellies!  Count on Angelette to help organize a party to remember! 


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Feb 14
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Valentine’s Day Surprise for Daddy/Lolo!

By | Valentine's Day | No Comments

Valentine’s is becoming more of a family celebration…. Heart2Heart likes it!  The more the merrier in celebrating HEARTS DAY!  

 It was such a great idea to have a surprise party for Lolo.  

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Decor and set up by Tita Nena and Rustan’s……. 

 

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Children were in the main dining room….. 

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Grandchildren were in the patio…….. 

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Lolo’s favorite song with Lola!  and has become our family theme song in

most occassions 🙂 

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 We love you Lolo, We are all your valentines.  Happy Valentine’s Day!!!

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Feb 13
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Macchiato

By | What's New at Starbucks? | 2 Comments

Heart2Heart’s favorite drink at Starbucks…. It’s sweet and it’s 3734081605.jpgwarming! 

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WHAT IS THE MACCHIATO AT STARBUCKS?

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 At Starbucks, Caramel Macchiato is a unique coffee experience because of how it is prepared. Macchiato is an Italian word which means ‘marked’. Starbucks Caramel Macchiato has a strong espresso charisma 3734081605.jpgwith layers of exciting flavors within the beverage.

How does Starbucks prepare a Caramel Macchiato? Syrup is added to the cup first, followed by lavishing steamed milk and foam. A fresh shot of espresso is then poured on top to ‘mark’ the foam. Finally, the beverage is topped with a cross-hatch of caramel drizzle.

Your penchant for anything sweet3734081605.jpg and buttery is fulfilled in Starbucks delightful Caramel Macchiato which is available hot or iced and may be customized with your choice of milk for a healthy or indulgent variant.  You can also vary the strength of coffee flavor by simply adding more shots of espresso to make it your own personal unique beverage.  Caramel Macchiato is truly a mark of Starbucks’ passionate3734081605.jpg coffee expertise.       

About Starbucks

3734081605.jpgStarbucks Coffee Company provides an uplifting experience that enriches people’s lives one moment, one human being, one extraordinary cup of coffee at a time. 3734081605.jpgTo share in the experience, visit www.starbucks.com.

 

About Rustan Coffee Corporation

Starbucks in the Philippines is operated by Rustan Coffee Corporation (RCOC), the sole authorized licensee of Starbucks Coffee International.  Starbucks Philippines opened its first retail store on December 4, 1997 at 6750 Ayala Avenue. To date, there are 126 Starbucks stores located across the country.

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Feb 13
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Celebrating Valentine’s Day

By | Foodie, Valentine's Day | 2 Comments

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Kai seems to be a popular choice nowadays….

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Appetizers were served inside the dining room…… 

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And outdoors in the garden for the main dishes and to cook the beef…. 

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The highlight of the meal….

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bring out your salts and marinate the beef yourself….this Tartufo salt was just perfect!

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previous entries on Kai:

Catering by Kai, Sept. 2, 2007:  Catering by Kai

Dinner by Kai, Nov. 22, 2007:  Dinner by Kai

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Feb 12
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Organico

By | Great Ideas | One Comment

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Sharing with you a beautiful lettuce bouquet we received from our friend, Maja.  Maja grows her own organic vegetables from her farm! How artistic and imagine arranging a bouquet of lettuce?  It is a work of art and a work of 2267588638.jpg!  Thanks Maja!

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