Godfather’s Burger Lounge

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I get excited when trying new restaurants 🙂  Godfather’s Burger Lounge in Belmont.  All the artisan burgers are organic and grinded and made fresh daily. Godfather's Burger Lounge (2)

 So happy to be able to break our trip going back home from the East Coast and passing by the Bay Area. Blessed to always get together with Gumamela Triccie Campos Lacson when we are here. Triccie and her family have been living here since she got married to Ernie.  Pretty daughters Sara and Karina and their niece Isabella who studies in CaliforniaGodfather's Burger Lounge (1)

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 DIRECTOR’S CUT MUSHROOM BURGER Fire grilled fresh burger topped with sautéed mushrooms and homemade crispy onion straws. ?Served with cheese of your choice ( this is Swiss) and Godfather’s sauce.  Triccie and I shared one

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Dr. Gene Ciocon

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Last May I was hoping to get to see Tito Gene but was unable to.  But I was fortunate to have been able to say goodbye last August.Dr. Gene Ciocon (2)

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 So happy to see Mayen Lagdameo Hogan and her husband Bryan and eldest son Kyle. Mayen has been living in New Jersey since she was high school and eventually met her husband and had her two boys here. She is a lawyer for Children’s Place. Kyle is 17 years old and will soon be going to college also! Time flies!Dr. Gene Ciocon (5)

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 A close friend of the family, Dr. Gene Ciocon, passed away last month. A very good and well respected surgeon in New Jersey who we met around 30 years ago. Tito Gene saved many lives through his practice as a doctor. He saved the life of Congressman Roe ( Cong of NJ for 23 years) and he donated his whole estate to Chilton Memorial hospital in New Jersey in honor of Tito Gene.  The priest today said that Tito Gene was given the Ministry of healing. He said, What is the measure of a man? It is not found in words or titles but in deeds done and the love shared in healing others. And that was what Tito Gene did – Not only did he save lives or heal people – he gave them his personal attention and as his son David said in his eulogy, His patients became friends and family and his friends and family became patients. There was really no distinction. Tito Gene’s life serves an example and an inspiration to all of us to be healers for others. We can all be healers in many ways – healing poverty, violence, hatred, self centeredness. St. John the Baptist says that the greatest miracle is is to nurture the soul of others, spark minds, and most of all touch the ??s of others. I chose this photo of Tito Gene with Romana and Maria. Two people who were mourning just as much, if not more than the family members because they too were family. They served the Ciocon family – Romana 30 years when she came to take care of their son, Eugene, in 1967 when he was only 6 months old. And Maria 28 years now and who is the niece of Romana and came from the Philippines also to serve the Ciocon familyDr. Gene Ciocon (1)

Classic Favorites with a Dash of Adventure!

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DUO COCOA MOCHA

Duo cocoa sauce is combined with velvety steamed milk and our roasty signature espresso to create a smooth and well-balanced beverage. It is then topped with chocolate whipped cream, mocha drizzle, and cocoa nibs sprinkles.

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DARK CARAMEL LATTE

Dark Caramel Latte is a luxurious treat that caramel lovers simply cannot resist. We combine our creamy dark caramel sauce with steamed milk and our signature espresso then finish it off with whipped cream and a custardy, caramel flan drizzle.

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CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT CAKE

A dense and moist chocolate cake layered with crunchy hazelnut mousse, smothered with chocolate hazelnut cream and finished with white and dark chocolate chips.

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DOUBLE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE

A chewy cookie with dark chocolate chunks filled with peanut butter cream.

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CHOCOLATE LEAF COOKIE

A chocolaty cookie shaped like an Autumn leaf.

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SPINACH MUSHROOM FRITTATA

A tasty frittata made with penne pasta, spinach, mushrooms and onions on a buttery flaky crust.

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SPANISH OMELETTE WRAP

A tortilla wrap filled with egg, chorizo, ground pork, potato, tomatoes and bell pepper.

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SPAM® JALAPEÑO, EGG AND CHEDDAR ON RYE ROLL

SPAM® Jalapeño, cheddar cheese and scrambled egg on crusty and chewy rye roll.

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BACON, EGG AND EMMENTAL CHEESE ON FRENCH TOAST

Bacon, Emmental cheese and creamy scrambled egg on French toast.

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FARMER’S HAM, EGG WHITE AND WHITE CHEDDAR ON MUFFIN BREAD

Exquisitely flavored ham, egg white and white cheddar on muffin bread

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THREE-MUSHROOM AND EMMENTAL CHEESE ON VEGAN ROLL

Toasty multi-grain vegan roll with fresh button, Portobello and shiitake mushrooms and Emmental cheese.

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STARBUCKS® ANNIVERSARY BLEND

A labor of love. In 1996, we created Starbucks® Anniversary Blend to commemorate our 25th year. The flavor was so unique, so amazingly bold, we were instantly enamored. Now the celebration continues.

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STARBUCKS® AUTUMN BLEND

This multi-region blend with notes of subtle spice, cocoa and fine herbs makes for a “big” cup with medium acidity, full body and a round mouthfeel.

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STARBUCKS RESERVE® PERU BAGUA GRANDE

This wonderful coffee coming from Latin America bursts with floral and citrus flavors and is best paired with sweet lemon and unsweetened chocolate.

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STARBUCKS RESERVE® BALI VINTAGE KLASIK

A Balinese medium-bodied coffee that complements well with citrusy flavors such as lemon and orange. This coffee also goes well with caramel, brown sugar and toasted nuts.

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STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY CARD

The special limited edition Starbucks Coffee Company design Starbucks Card captures our heritage – to share great coffee with our friends and help make the world a little better. It was true when the first Starbucks opened in 1971, and it’s just as true today.

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Visiting the Truly Negros – 30th Negros Trade Fair

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Negros Trade Fair (2)Heart2Heart loves the Negros Trade Fair!  Actually Heart2Heart loves Negros!  because that is where Daddy Heart2Heart comes from! 🙂  And I am not biased when I say that all the products they sell here are all beautiful and makes us proud to be PINOY!
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One of my favorite booths – NVC Negrense Volunteers for Change – so many beautiful things to buyVisiting the Truly Negros - 30th Negros Trade Fair (3)

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My best friend Eds and I bought this Sleeping Joseph ( we have plenty petitions haha!! ) made out of egg shells!  Visiting the Truly Negros - 30th Negros Trade Fair (1)

The booth of Domesticity is so nice, I have two photos 🙂Visiting the Truly Negros - 30th Negros Trade Fair (5)

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The Casa Mercedes booth without the Fan Man!  Missing Monchet Olives 🙂Visiting the Truly Negros - 30th Negros Trade Fair (55)

So many beautiful products from Negros!!! Come on over.  Here are some of the other boothsVisiting the Truly Negros - 30th Negros Trade Fair (6)

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Tassle Heaven!Visiting the Truly Negros - 30th Negros Trade Fair (14)

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This booth sells items made of wine bottles!  Visiting the Truly Negros - 30th Negros Trade Fair (16)

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 All the food booths are in the middle of Glorietta – they were all so busy with many people so I could not take proper photos of the booths.  Make sure to stop by here . I am going back again to shop here!Visiting the Truly Negros - 30th Negros Trade Fair (28)

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Taverna Banfi at the Statler Hotel

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Cornell University has it’s own hotel on campus!  This is fully functioning as well and it is also where the students can train and intern!  Taverna Banfi at the Statler Hotel (7)

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A gigantic Christmas tree on campus 🙂Taverna Banfi at the Statler Hotel (10)

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 In the hotel is Taverna Banfi which was where we ate most of the time.

Taverna Banfi at the Statler Hotel (9) This was donated by Cornell graduates!

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The food was very good!Taverna Banfi at the Statler Hotel (4)

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 During brunch at Taverna Banfi at the Statler Hotel I took photos of the desserts because they were all good! Taverna Banfi at the Statler Hotel (14)

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 The pastry chef came out and I took her photo then she pointed to another lady and said she made them too.

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Cornell School of Hotel Administration

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 Founded in 1922, Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration (SHA) was the first collegiate program in hospitality management. Today it is regarded as the world leader in its field.  Cornell School of Hotel Administration (2)

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 Patrick Tan from Class 2016 inspires Class 2019 Hotelies of the School of Hotel Administration.  “The aspect that makes Hospitality unique is that it will never be phased out by technology “Cornell School of Hotel Administration (5)

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 Hiltons, Marriots and other leaders in the Hospitality Industry Cornell School of Hotel Administration (8)

 One of the classrooms in the School of Hotel Admin. Each desk has its own power outlet and camera so just in case the professor can’t make it, the whole class can do video conferencing. The faces are shown on the board in front. At the School of Hotel Admin Statler Hall Cornell School of Hotel Administration (9)

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They have a fully functional restaurant which is open to the public where the students can train and internCornell School of Hotel Administration (11)

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Cornell University

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I super love the campus of Cornell University!! The buildings, the greenery and the facilities!Cornell University (2)

One of my favourite spots 🙂Cornell University (3)

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From this point – a beautiful view!Cornell University (5)

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This is a female dorm!  I wouldn’t mind living here 🙂  Cornell University (10)

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I will not put a description for this photo- only those who know will know! 🙂
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Cornell University contains seven undergraduate colleges plus the College of Veterinary Medicine, the Law School, the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, the Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City and Doha, Qatar, and the 93 fields of study in the Graduate School.

Cornell University contains seven undergraduate colleges plus the College of Veterinary Medicine, the Law School, the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, the Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City and Doha, Qatar, and the 93 fields of study in the Graduate School.

Jimmy Choo Bridal Collection 2015

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JIMMY CHOO is renowned for being the red carpet favorite of celebrities and brides-to-be around the world. This season, JIMMY CHOO presents its new bridal collection with an exclusive “Made-to-Order” (MTO) service exclusive for a limited period in the Philippines. From now until September 30, individual appointments can be made at the JIMMY CHOO Shangri-la Plaza East Wing boutique to create any bride’s one-of-a-kind pair of dream shoes.
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2015 Bridal Collection

Brides may choose from a variety of heels ranging from lame glitter styles such as the NOVA or IVETTE, pointy toe pumps with encrusted cut crystal opulence such as the ABEL, delicate lace panel heels such as FAYME, and lastly, platforms with towering heights such as TYNE, VISION and ANOUK.

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About “Made-To-Order” (MTO)

The Made-to-order service offers customers a tempting suite of custom made signature styles with a myriad of colourways, textures and finishes. For an extra personal touch, Made-to-Order customers are offered the chance to personalize the soles of their shoes with the addition of monogram initials and/or a time plate, creating an enduring bespoke memento of their special day.

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Creative Director Sandra Choi has selected her favourite Jimmy Choo silhouettes to represent the House signature style for inclusion in the Made-to-Order program. These shoes are the time-honoured iconic designs, continually adored by clients worldwide and perfectly suited for customization and include the ANOUK, LANCE, XENIA and TITE in varying heel heights.

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Dream shoes become design reality with the stunning offering of material and colour options. For a more classic look, brides may choose from delicate suedes, glitter, to lustrous satins. For non-traditional brides who are more cutting edge, materials such as sumptuous leathers, crocodile or exotic snakeskins are available. Various colors can be accompanied with these magnificent fabrics, fulfilling the perfect bridal look. Ideally suited for shoe aficionados looking to build a bespoke wardrobe or for brides planning their wedding shoe wardrobe, the Made-to-Order service combines quintessential skilled Italian JIMMY CHOO craftsmanship invested with the luxurious quality of materials used.

“Throughout the years at Jimmy Choo, we set out to maintain the same level of personalized service and attention to detail as when we were crafting shoes one pair at a time, for one client at a time. Bringing this Made-to-Order service directly to our customers in our stores allows us to faithfully preserve our heritage of personalisation, and allow every woman to have a bespoke pair of Jimmy Choo shoes.” Sandra Choi, Creative Director

In the Philippines, Jimmy Choo is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc., a member of SSI Group, Inc., and is located at Rustan’s Makati and Shangri-La Plaza East Wing. Visit www.ssilife.com.ph for more information.

Purity Ice Cream

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Purity ice cream is very popular in Ithaca.  After all Ithaca is known for their agriculture industry.

We always see a long line whenever we pass the store so we wanted to see what all the fuss was about!Purity Ice Cream (2)

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Peanut butter, Peppermint and Coffee!! ALL YUMMY!!!Purity Ice Cream (1)

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