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Nov 22

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Jaan with Chef Kris

This is one of my most favourite meals in Singapore! ( So far 🙂 ) I am so glad my Mom chose this place and took us here – Level 70 Jaan! Jaan is ranked number 11 in Southeast Asia and 74 in the world ( Pellegrino )

Chef Kirk presents an exquisite menu featuring signature highlights complemented with an extraordinary pairing of Krug Champagne in recognition of JAAN’s appointment as Krug Champagne’s first restaurant Ambassade in Singapore. The Krug pairing menu is available at S$680++

Beautiful view of the city! Make sure you reserve a seat by the window!

Love the lighting which fills the whole dining room and crosses from one end to the other

The handsome Chef Kirk Westaway of Jaan – San Pellegrino Young Chef of South East Asia 2015
“Born in a small seaside town in Devon on the Southwest coast of England, famous for its impeccable produce and incredible variety of products, Chef de Cuisine Kirk Westaway has developed an early and deep regard for how premium produce can be such an essential part in transforming a dining experience. With a passion for quality produce, his culinary style focuses on creating profiles and techniques that enhance the natural flavours of each unique ingredient. Using the harmonious interplay of quality ingredients, each ingredient is kept true to nature’s perfection within every dish. To upkeep JAAN’s philosophy, Chef Kirk continues to pay tribute to nature’s finest produce, seasonality, and the skills of the world’s best gourmet producers.” ( source: Jaan website )

Our server, Cathy who is Filipina! She is so well versed with the food! So proud of her that she represents our country!

Our other server Jhan, Pinoy too 🙂

We had the 7 course!! Wow! 7 actually means 10! 🙂 I really enjoy degustations! The best way to dine!

The Artisanal menu by Chef Kirk Westaway is built around a passion to showcase the freshest ingredients through simple but beautiful dishes that reflect both culinary tradition and creativity.

Everything was superb from beginning till the end!!!!

55 ( 55 mins at 60 degree sous vide egg ) Rosemary organic egg – Artichoke purée buckwheat and chorizo

Main dish – Forest Pigeon – This was his competing piece in the San Pellegrino World Young Chef in Milan

Doucers at Jaan – Banana passion fruit marshmallow, pineapple sable with gingerbread, raspberry and cream tea cookie and Almond caramel rocher ( super amazing)

YUM!!!! My favorite among the doucers

Click below to go to their website

Nov 22

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Park Royal at Pickering

By Heart2Heart | Travel | No Comments

Last July while driving in the Pickering area, a building caught my attention. And Apparently it was a new branch of the Park Royal. This trip, we were driving from another direction and we noticed colourful lanterns and apparently it was the same building so we decided to go and look at the place

WOW! Love the greens hanging around the facade of the building

Vertical gardens in the lobby

Love the lobby chairs! I would not be surprised if these were made in the Philippines

Lime, the Coffeeshop of the hotel

Love the display of the buffet table. There was no more food since it was after lunch already

Edgardo – pinoy! 🙂 toured us in the Garden Walk which is on the 5th floor of the hotel

Beautiful!!

Cabanas with a beautiful view

Fitness Centre

Pool

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Welcome to the luxurious PARKROYAL on Pickering hotel in Sinagpore. Our eco-friendly hotel is the proud recipient of the BCA Green Mark Platinum Award.

Nov 22

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MBT

By Heart2Heart | SSI Group Inc | One Comment

So happy to meet Jody Lancaster, VP for MBT ( Masai Barefoot Technology ) It’s been in the Philippines for a few years already through SSI.
Super need this shoes especially for posture !!! It’s a Swiss brand with Swiss technology. MBT® – For The Human Movement™ With a strong science and innovation foundation, MBT® has a unique approach that understands the human benefits of health, wellness and staying on the move. We know our consumers have realistic health and fitness ambitions. They want to maintain a healthy lifestyle which enables them to live and love life to the fullest.
So whether you are going for a walk or just standing there, you’re on the move. And if you just happen to want to look mighty cool in the process, we understand that too. It’s only human.
Global footwear brand MBT introduces its Spring Summer 2016 Performance Running collection.

MBT introduces its first performance running shoe collection to help runner’s run more efficiently with its lightweight, performance and cushioning models. The MBT running range was designed and developed to promote mid-foot striking to help runners with their conditioning and can be used post workout for recovery, through enhanced cushioning and support utilizing unique MBT technologies.

“It is with great excitement to bring MBT running shoes to life after 18 months of design and development” said Bob Dyer, Group CEO of MBT. “Our MBT running shoes provide three specific options for runners who seek a more natural run through midfoot striking. Our collection utilizes proprietary technologies to help runners achieve a comfortable and supportive run.”

“We created a line of products that are the result of countless hours of development, gait analysis and biomechanical testing to ensure the product exceeds runner’s expectations. The technology in MBT running shoes is an evolution of the MBT classic “rocker” profile but designed specifically for running providing efficiency, comfort, and protection. Runners love to run and we want them to enjoy running, every day.”

The MBT performance running shoe range consists of unique and proprietary SensorTechnology™ combined with the MBT modified running “rocker” construction and minimalistic support plate. The MBT Pivot Strike™ midfoot area provides runners with the ideal foot striking platform to transition into propulsion while enhancing support and cushioning. A tri-density feature with varying foam arrays adapts and promotes a soft midfoot landing and absorbs harmful shock and works together with the heel and midfoot sensors. MBT’s unique running specific rocker sole shape enhances transition into the runner’s next step. Runners with different running gaits will experience a functional run through mid-foot striking with MBT® running shoes.

MBT RUN MATRIX

Lightweight

The Lightweight profile is for those new to the MBT brand that want a soft comfortable running profile with minor rocking.

Performance

The Performance profile is for the avid runner who wants additional cushioning and an improved transition from mid-foot to forefoot.

Cushioning

The Cushion profile is for the runner who wants maximum cushion for the softest ride during training or for the ultimate soft feel when recovering from a long rush or marathon.

About MBT

MBT is a Swiss engineered, and the original Physiological Footwear^TMbrand focused on active, healthy lifestyles. With subsidiaries in Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Germany, the United Kingdom, United States and Australia, MBT footwear combines a balance of function and style with its patented construction. MBT is based on the study of biomechanics and natural stability. Since its founding in Switzerland in 1996, MBT has grown to become a global brand and is currently available in 45 countries around the world.

In the Philippines, MBT is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc., a member of SSI Group, Inc.,

STORE LOCATION
Alabang Town Center (PH) G/F Rustan’s Alabang Town Center +63 2 8075986
Blue Baywalk (PH)
Ground Floor, Rustan’s Department Store, Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa City +63 2 8874105

Second Floor, Estancia Mall, Pasig City +63 9 85316810
Glorietta 2(PH) G/F Ayala Center Makati City +63 2 6255121
Shangri-La Plaza(PH) 2/F Rustan’s Shangri-La EDSA
Shangri-La Plaza(PH) 4/F Rustan’s Shangri-La

158 Designers Boulevard in Podium, Tutto Moda Paseo de Sta. Rosa and Wellworth Department Store in UP Town Center.

Visit www.ssilife.com.ph for more information.

Nov 21

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The Dangers of Sitting for Too Long

By Heart2Heart | Beauty, Health and Fitness | No Comments

I got so scared when I read these two articles!! My work now entails a lot of work on the computer so I do a lot of sitting when I am not at an event or out. And true enough I got Cervical Spondylyosis because of sitting too long and looking down at my laptop and cellphone for many hours in a day! I promised I would share my experience because I would not want anyone to go through this problem. The spine is so delicate and we should avoid getting any problems in the spine! My doctor has advised me to change my lifestyle and stand up every 30 minutes to walk around and drink water.

Sharing here some tips or some recommended ways to avoid putting your spine at risk

The right sitting posture is important too. Who ever told us this?? Standing is the best for the spine Dangers of sitting_ Even my friend, Ina, read the same article and so she did this. When doing this, you need to make sure you are wearing rubber shoes or the right shoes so you also do not get problems with your posture or back as well

This is also a great idea 🙂 Exercising while working!

When sitting, a proper office chair is also important – it cannot be just any chair. You can strain your muscles if not using the proper office chair and that is what happened to me. I was using a foldable chair for my work in the house which is also one of the reasons for my cervical spondylosis. For those who work a lot on a desk, It would be wise to spend for a proper chair to avoid future health concerns.

Some doctors will recommend pillows. Thank you so much Bigboy Cheng for my Uratex orthopaedic pillow. I have two 🙂

A proper mouse pad is also important to avoid

I recently discovered this brand of shoe with Swiss Technology which takes care of your posture! MBT Previous entry: MBT November 22, 2015

Carrying heaving things is also not good for the spine, so a waist bag

Le Sportsac waist bag

or sling bag is best

They say that the worst sports for your spine are GOLF because of the twisting motion when swinging the golf club and

biking because of the arched back

Advice from the doctor: Take Business Class! Imagine sleeping with your head position looking down for hours?

Posture in the toilet 🙂 My doctor said that many people in China have spine problems because of bad posture in the toiletStand and drink water every 30 minutes. It is best to drink water in small amounts ( 4 to 8 oz each time ) each time instead of drinking too much water in one go because the body can only absorb so much in one time
My therapist said to walk around who brushing your teeth – we have a tendency to bend forward when we are in the sink but if you stand straight and walk you don’t have to worry about anything spilling and you have a better posture standing straight then bending

Nov 21

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Pull&Bear Worldwide Campaign – Be More Barrio

By Heart2Heart | SSI Group Inc | No Comments

For the first time ever, a brand is launching an exclusive hit song along with various covers on YouTube, which have been recorded in different neighbourhoods around the world by artists with millions of followers. One of the 21st century’s most relevant technological phenomena, the “cover” broadcast via the Internet, is used to portray everyday life in neighbourhoods.

Pull&Bear launches “Be More Barrio”, an ode to the everyday and cosmopolitan life in neighborhoods, through a tour of the world’s most symbolic districts. The experimental project aims to show that, wherever you are, Toronto, Sydney or Madrid, young people’s cosmopolitan lives share many common aspects.

Australian band Sheppard has drawn inspiration from this original journey throughout the world’s most genuine neighborhoods to write, exclusively for Pull&Bear, the catchy song “Be More Barrio”. Sheppard recently enjoyed international success with “Geronimo”, a hit which received over 25 million views on YouTube.

For the first time, a hit has been created through six covers by an internationally successful cover artist who has a following of 11 million followers and over 2.7 billion views on their YouTube channel and videos.

Pull&Bear has channelled from the conventional way of creating music. From the typical creation of covers from well-known songs, they have created various versions simultaneously with the hits released.

Covers have been performed and recorded by Boyce Avenue from Florida (US), Daniela Andrade from Toronto (Canada), Philipp Leon Altmeyer from Cologne (Germany), the Mexican group Vazquez Sounds from California (USA), the Korean musical duo Jayesslee from Sydney (Australia) and Dvicio from Madrid (Spain). Each group has recorded their own version in their neighborhood that shows us that these areas are the shaping ground of our personality in an increasingly global world that shares the same value and concerns, showing us that these are the areas which most shape our personality in an increasingly global world that shares the same values and concerns.

The project has been launched in over 900 physical and online stores owned by the brand in 70 international markets, as well as on digital video channels such as YouTube, YouKu and Vimeo, in the brand’s and artists’ various social media, and on musical platforms such as iTunes, Spotify and Deezer.

About Pull&Bear

Pull&Bear has a clear international direction, aimed at dressing young people committed to their surroundings who wish to avoid stereotypes, live in a community and mix together. For them, Pull&Bear takes the latest international trends, mixes them with street style influences and fashion clubs, and re-interprets them in a unique style, transforming them into comfortable, easy to wear items at reasonable prices.

Pull&Bear has evolved alongside its clients, and is always up to date with new technologies, social movements and the latest artistic or musical trends. This is reflected not only in its designs but also in its stores.

In the Philippines, Pull&Bear is exclusively distributed by International Specialty Apparel, Inc., a member of SSI Group, Inc., and is located at Mega Fashion Hall. Visit www.pullandbear.com for more information.

Nov 20

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Buyan

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Nov 20

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Christmas Photo Cards for Tuloy Foundation

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Nov 20

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Tori Q

By Heart2Heart | Travel | No Comments

Stumbled into Tori Q in Paragon Mall! And i remembered Cecile telling me about this so we tried it!

They sell the sauce!

We got yummy part chicken thigh 🙂 freshly cooked and steaming hot in the plastic container. YUM! Its a small space so it was full in the seating area

Check out their website for more info

Nov 20

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Rustan’s Flower Shop X-mas Styling

By Heart2Heart | What's New at Rustan's | No Comments

Nov 19

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Back at Jade Palace

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When Dad and Mom like something, they really like coming back again and again and again! We went back to Jade Palace!

Previous entry: Jade Palace Sept. 9, 2015

Hubby’s favorite 🙂

New! We did not have this the last time. Known to us as Diwal 🙂

Oysters

We had the white crab this time

And of course this one!!

Masachi! Hubby’s favorite 🙂

Dad shared his wine with the owner haha!!! He is one of the owners and he is also the manager 🙂 He is bragging to us that his restaurant is the only one that has remained in the mall for many years while others have left.