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I attended an event at Le Jardin at the W Building
I met Chef Jonas Ng, Chef and part owner of the restaurant. “We do it with care and with Love ” 🙂 Yes he is Chinese and yes he cooks French food 🙂 He is the host of a new TV show ( Lifestyle Channel ) called Chef Next Door. His two other partners are chefs too 
Beautiful view from the restaurant
Nice ambience 🙂
Private rooms
Pastry counter
We had a very good lunch! I enjoyed all the appetisers and the degustation
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So nice to meet Beautiful and sexy 🙂 Tess Mauricio -Board certified dermatologist known as “America’s Favorite Dermatologist” As seen on the Rachael Ray Show, The Doctors, The Talk & RSVP. Dr. And one of the 100 Most influential Filipinas in the world. Tess developed the Time machine procedure to look younger by 10 years! She is based in San Diego Suma cum Laude from Stanford School of Medicine. UCSD Past president SD Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Intl Speaker and Media Personality. She has clinics in San Diego and LA. And she is the Dr of Gabby Concepcion who is looking great at 50 years old, Anjanette Abayari, Apl De Ap, Marla Maples, Hilda Coronel and many more. She has a reality tv show following her life, The Dr Tess Show, in GMA Pinoy TV.
Partners in SkinCell Advanced Aesthetic Clinic -powered by the Time Machine. Makes you look younger in a natural way. The famous Derma in San Antonio Forbes ( Derma of my mom, sister and many more) who has been practicing for 40 years already. Dra Lilia Santiago . With Dra Tess Mauricio and Dra Issa Cellona who has been practicing for 10 years. She studied in UP College of Medicine then went to UCSF for dermatology fellowship training for a year and then became a Associate clinical professor of dermatology and taught at UP PGHGood news!!! No need to undergo surgery to look younger 🙂 SkinCell has a technology to do this the natural way 
Clinic in Bocobo street
Clinic in San Antonio Forbes Park, Makati
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Fun-filled Journey Starts with Starbucks
Enjoy the third round of new Frappuccino Blended Beverages, created with flavor combinations to spark your next adventure!
HONEYCOMB CRUNCH MOCHA FRAPPUCCINO BLENDED BEVERAGE
Decadent Mocha Frappuccino is layered with golden crunchy honeycomb, whipped cream and chocolaty drizzle to create a multi-textured & well-balanced cool beverage treat.
ORANGE HONEYCOMB CRUNCH CREAM FRAPPUCCINO BLENDED BEVERAGE
This beverage combines smooth and creamy Frappuccino together with citrusy and fragrant orange sauce made with real orange bits. This is then finished with whipped cream, crunchy honeycomb and a swirl of tangy orange drizzle.
Reinvigorate and fuel your adventure with our coffee blends
Refreshing coffee blends to quench your thirst.
STARBUCKS WILLOW BLEND
The bright, crisp flavor and subtle complexity shine through beautifully to create a breezy, delicious and easy-to-drink cup.
STARBUCKS KATI KATI BLEND
Kati Kati blend displays a great example of the art of blending and roasting in action. The beans from East Africa produce extraordinary coffees that are great over ice – Kenya brings body and distinctive citrus forward flavors, whilst Ethiopia coffee softens the blend and adds more complexity in flavor and aroma. The roast is dark enough to bring the acidity, body and flavor into an invigorating balance between citrus and spice notes from kenya and the subtle floral aromas and crisp acidity from Ethiopia.
STARBUCKS RESERVE KENYA KARATINA AA
This wonderful coffee takes its name from both the town and the wet mill that processed the coffee for Starbucks. It is comprised of coffees representing the Barichu Farmers Cooperative. The farms are located in Nyeri, a region known for is high quality coffee and where the cherries mature slowly, which translates in the cup to produce complex flavors. Traditional fully washed coffees are sun-dried for 2-3 weeks to allow the flavors to intensify producing a bright citrusy acidity with savory umami notes that are complex and lingering. The flavors of the coffee can be enjoyed whether hot or iced.
*AA is a classification of coffee grown in Kenya. All Kenyan coffee is graded after it is milled. Grades are assigned based on the screen size of the bean not the quality.
Available only in Starbucks Reserve stores:
- Starbucks Tomas Morato, Quezon City
- Starbucks 8 Forbes Town, Bonifacio Global City
- Starbucks Keyland Centre, Makati City
- Starbucks Central Square, Bonifacio Global City
- Starbucks Signa Residences, Makati City
- Starbucks Sapphire Bloc, Pasig City
New food items that you can enjoy with our favorite coffee.
MANGO FLOAT CAKE
A light and moist sponge cake layered with chewy yet crispy meringue and mango creamy custart smothered with vanilla pistachio cream.
WHITE CHOCOLATE VERY BERRY COOKIE
A chewy cookie with white chocolate chunks, dried blueberries, cranberries, strawberries and walnuts.
CHICKEN BUN
A soft bun filled with sweet and savory chicken filling. Finished with layers of buttery pastry crust on its side.
BANANA CHOCOLATE FRITTER
A banana and chocolate pastry spiced with vanilla and covered with sugar icing and drizzled with chocolate.
GRILLED LAMB KOFTA WRAP
A tortilla wrap filled grilled lamb meat balls, fried potatoes with garlic sauce. Best served warmed.
CHICKEN PESTO AND SHIITAKE MUSHROOM MELT ON FLAT BREAD
Chicken breast fillet, shiitake mushroom, Emmenthal cheese and pesto mayo sauce on flat Ciabatta bread.
FOUR CHEESE AND GARLIC
Blend of sharp Emmenthal cheese, gooey mozzarella, cream cheese and cheddar cheese with roasted garlic on whole wheat bread.
MEATLOAF ON CHEESE FOCACCIA BREAD
Sliced meatloaf and mozzarella cheese with Italian tomato sauce on crusty cheese focaccai bread.
TUNA SALAD ON PUMPERNICKEL BREAD
Hearty tuna flakes, Emmenthal cheese and hardboiled egg on pumpernickel bread.
TOMATO MOZZARELLA AND BASIL ON FLAT BREAD
Roasted juicy tomatoes, gooey mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaves drizzled with pesto sauce on soft and chewy flat bread.
CHICKEN BBQ ON CORN BREAD
A corn bread filled with chicken breast fillet enrobed with smoky BBQ sauce and corn slaw.
Featured Ready-to-Eat Item
STARBUCKS COFFEE ROLLS
A new take on crispy wafer rolls, infused with Starbucks Espresso Roast.
Starbucks Offers Even More Benefits With My Starbucks Rewards®
My Starbucks Rewards® is our loyalty program that will reward members in meaningful and exciting ways, beginning July 28, 2015. Customers with Starbucks Cards will continue to enjoy their current rewards plus new choices and benefits.
Featured Starbucks Card
Introducing our 2nd Edition Philippines Starbucks Card
2nd Edition Philippine Starbucks Card
Inspired by the colors and elements of fiestas, this Card celebrates the Starbucks Card’s 2nd anniversary in the country and is sold exclusively in the Philippines.
NEW CORE STARBUCKS CARDS
Capturing what the Starbucks coffeehouse is all about, this new coffeehouse card gives an inviting and vibrant feel.
Neighborhood Card
This new core card best exudes what the Starbucks Experience is all about, we’re a neighborhood gathering place, a part of the daily routine-and we couldn’t be happier about it.
Thank You Card
What better way to say thank you than with a Starbucks Card.
Coffee Favorites Card
My Starbucks Rewards® is our loyalty program that will reward members in meaningful and exciting ways, beginning July 28, 2015. Customers with Starbucks Cards will continue to enjoy their current rewards plus new choices and benefits.
More Rewards Choices
Just by using a Starbucks Card to pay, customers will continue to earn Stars and receive the following rewards:
- Any Grande handcrafted beverage with up to two (2) add-ons for every 12 Beverage Stars.Starbucks Reserve brewed coffee may now be redeemed with 12 Beverage Stars.
- Any 250g bag of whole bean for every 10 Whole Bean Stars. Starbucks Reserve whole bean coffee may now be redeemed with 10 Whole Bean Stars.
- Any 12-pack Starbucks VIA Ready Brew, 5-pack Starbucks VIA Iced Coffee, or 4-pack Starbucks VIA Latte for every 10 Starbucks VIA Stars.
More Registration Benefits
Upon registration to a Starbucks Account, the member’s account is updated with these benefits:
- One-time complimentary Grande handcrafted beverage with up to two (2) add-ons.Starbucks Reserve brewed coffee may now be redeemed as registration drink.
- Yearly complimentary slice of cake with a purchase of any handcrafted beverage on their birthday.
- Exclusive offers on items that they enjoy when they opt in to receive notifications from Starbucks Philippines.
- Special invites to events or early access to new products.
- Soon, members may conveniently reload their Starbucks Card through their Starbucks Account using a Visa or MasterCard Credit or Debit Card. This feature willl be available within the following months.Stay tuned for more details.
How to Participate
Customers can join My Starbucks Rewards by registering to a Starbucks Account at www.starbucks.ph/card. Customers who registered before July 28 are automatically included in the My Starbucks Rewards program.
Visit www.starbucks.ph for full program details.
PHILIPPINE STARBUCKS CARD ACTIVATION PROMO
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
- From July 28 to 30, customers who will activate the 2nd Edition Philippine Starbucks Card with at least ? 1000 will receive a complimentary Grande handcrafted beverage.
- This promo applies to newly activated 2nd Edition Philippine Starbucks Card and not reloaded Starbucks Cards or other Starbucks Card designs.
- Customers cannot use a Starbucks Card or Gift Certificate to activate a Starbucks Card/
- There is no limit to the number of Philippine Starbucks Cards a customer can activate.
- Complimentary beverage must be redeemed on the same day and time the 2nd Edition Philippine Starbucks Card has been activated.
- Offer cannot be exchanged for cash or combined with other promotions.
Per DTI-FTEB SPD Permit No. 8506, Series of 2015
PHILIPPINE STARBUCKS CARD TUMBLER PROMO
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
- From July 31 to August 31, 2015 customers who will purchase the 2nd Edition Philippine Starbucks Card Tumbler using a 2nd Edition Philippine Starbucks Card will receive a complimentary Tall handcrafted beverage.
- Free Tall handcrafted beverage must be redeemed on the date, time and point of purchase only.
- Offer cannot be exchanged for cash or combined with other promotions. Offer is only valid for the 2nd edition Philippine Starbucks Card.
Per DTI-FTEB SPD Permit No. 8502, Series of 2015.
MY STARBUCKS REWARDS REGISTRATION PROMO
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
- Promo will run from August 1 to 15, 2015.
- Customers who will successfully register to a Starbucks Account within the promo period will automatically receive one (1) bonus Beverage Star, Whole Bean Star and Starbucks VIA Star.
- Promo will not apply to customers who had multiple Starbucks Cards into an existing Starbucks Account.
- Bonus Stars will be given on top of the complimentary Grande handcrafted beverage upon successful registration.
- Offer cannot be exchanged for cash or combined with other promotions.
- Offer is only valid for Starbucks Cards issued in the Philippines.
Per DTI-FTEB SPD Permit No. 8504, Series of 2015.
STARBUCKS CARD 2ND ANNIVERSARY PROMO
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
- Customers can enjoy a Buy One, Get One offer on an Iced Americano, Iced Latte, Iced Mocha, Iced White Mocha or Iced Caramel Macchiato when they pay using the Starbucks Card on August 6, 2015.
- Purchased and free beverage must be of the same variant.
- Offer is limited to one (1) purchased beverage per transaction.
- One (1) Beverage Star will be earned for the purchased beverage.
- In the purchase of goods and services which are on promotional discount, the senior citizen or handicapped individuals can avail of the promotional discount or their senior citizen or handicapped discount (whichever is higher).
- Offer cannot be exchanged for cash or combined with other promotions.
- Offer is only valid for Starbucks Cards issued in the Philippines.
Per DTI-FTEB SPD Permit No. 8508, Series of 2015.
MY STARBUCKS FRAPUCCINO MOMENT PHOTO CONTEST
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
- Promo will run from July 13 to September 18, 2015.
- The Starbucks My Frappuccino Moment Photo Contest is a photo-uploaded type of contest wherein interested participants must upload a photo based on the weekly themes provided by Starbucks Philippines. Winners will be chosen based on a set of criteria and size of photo entry must be a maximum of 5mb.
The weekly themes of the Starbucks My Frappuccino Moment Photo Contest are as follows:
- Week 1 (July 13 – July 17, 2015)
Share a photo of your customized Frappuccino blended beverage
- Week 2 (July 20 – July 24, 2015)
Share a photo of our popular Frappuccino blended beverage; the Mocha Frappuccino.
- Week 3 (July 27 – July 31, 2015)
Share a photo of your Frappuccino and your favorite Starbucks food to pair with it.
- Week 4 (August 3 – August 7, 2015
Share a photo of yourself sipping your favorite Frappuccino.
- Week 5 (August 10 -August 14, 2015)
Share a photo of one of the featured Frappuccino blended beverages (Orage Honeycomb Crunch Cream Frappuccino blended beverage of Honeycomb Crunch Mocah Frappuccino blended beverage)
- Week 6 (August 17 – August 21, 2015)
Share a photo how you are expressing your love for Frappuccino.
- Week 8 (August 31 – September 4, 2015)
Share a photo of you and your friends enjoying a Frappuccino
- Week 9 (September 7 – September 11, 2015)
Share a photo of how you have fun with your favorite Frappuccino
- Week 10 (September 14 – September 18, 2015)
Share a photo of your Frappuccino of the Day.
- Top ten (10) winners will be chosen every week based on the following criteria:
Relevance to the theme 60%
Creativity 20%
Quality of photo 20%
Total 100%
- Prizes to be given to the top 10 winners are as follows:
Top winner will win the following:
One (1) Starbucks Card with P1,000 load
One (1) Starbucks Frappuccino Bag
One (1) Starbucks Frappuccino Beach Towel
One (1) Starbucks VIA Latte
2nd top winner will win the following:
One (1) Starbucks Card with P500 load
One (1) Starbucks Frappuccino Bag
One (1) Starbucks Frappuccino Beach Towel
One (1) Starbucks VIA Latte
3rd top winner will win the following:
One (1) Starbucks Card with P300 load
One (1) Starbucks Frappuccino Bag
One (1) Starbucks Frappuccino Beach Towel
- Special prizes will also be given to the top 10 entries per week with the most number of votes. Prizes include the following:
Five (5) Tall Beverage Coupons
Starbucks Tumbler
- Winners will be announced on the Starbucks Philippines Facebook page every succeeding week.
Per DTI-FTEB SPD Permit No. 6434, Series of 2015.
Visiting Suharto and Rina on a different mission 🙂 Bumped into Juan Miguel who knew Father Julian 🙂
Our friends Suharto and Rina wanted to renew the blessing of their house which they have had for 10 years already. It was a good idea so we called Fr. Julian who so willingly came and it was a nice celebration. Fr. Julian said that you should never be afraid because God’s powers are stronger than anyone or anything
Merienda 🙂
So happy to meet Tita Patty Araneta who has been living in London for 10 years as she works as the Outreach Programme Director for the Prince’s School of Traditional Arts ( One of the core charities of HRH The Prince of Wales ). She develops programmes and projects in different countries that enable communities to understand the language of traditional arts and to apply this in relevant and contemporary products that reflect on their cultural heritage.
She recently launched a book which she worked on for 2 years! Art and the Order of Nature – The Mercedes Zobel Collection of indigenous Philippine Textiles. This book accompanies the exhibition which was launched last October at the Ayala Museum and is ongoing till the end of the year. There are 111 pieces that represent indigenous communities of the Philippines. She told me that this is really for the young so that they will understand and appreciate the history of these textiles from our country. I am so amazed at what she has done to record and document this. She said that though it is a 2 year project, she continues to learn as she is still meeting different indigenous communities and learning so much from them until now. The book is available at the Ayala Museum 
We will find every reason to have fondue! This year we probably had it 3 or 4 times already. Thank you to Lills for always volunteering to prepare for us
An impromptu fondue lunch for those who could make it. Eds requested for this since she was craving again 🙂
Burata from Gino’s
Our host Lills who always shares with us her finds 
Very important – fondue sauces 🙂
and fondue rice
Eds brought beef to add 
and homemade apple pie
Quinoa, Kale, Chia Seeds… all these buzz-worthy foods, lauded as “superfoods” for their abundance in nutrients, have been energetically flitting around health circles and blogs. As people become more health-savvy and health-conscious, demand for these superfoods has risen as well. However, accessibility remains limited: at the moment, superfoods can only be found on select online groceries or at weekend markets. Moreover, these imported superfoods are expensive and difficult to maintain in your diet.
But what if we told you that you needn’t look any further than your own table for the ultimate superfood? There is a superfood grown locally, affordable and easy to find, and full of health benefits that will make you want a cup everyday. We’re talking about your everyday monggo.
That’s right, the humble little green bean packs a mean punch of vitamins that your diet often misses. Let’s take a look at its numerous health benefits:
Prevents heart disease.
Monggo, or Mung Bean in English, contains lecithin, which fights low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
cholesterol and reduces liver fat. It is also a legume, which reduces the risk of heart disease.
Potential anti-cancer properties.
Studies show that consumption of monggo beans can also reduce the risk of certain types of cancer, including stomach, colon, cervical, and breast cancer.
Rich in much-needed nutrients.
Monggo beans are rich in nutrients, including Iron for increasing oxygen delivery through blood cells, Magnesium to maintain normal muscle function, Folate to support nerve and brain function, and Vitamin K for healthy bone tissue, among others.
Ideal for weight loss.
Monggo is rich in fiber and low in calories, making it an ideal substitute for rice for those with weight-loss goals. Monggo is even safe for diabetics as it regulates blood sugar.
Well-rounded for dietary necessities.
It also contains carbohydrates and essential proteins, to give you that needed boost of energy.
Not only do we love monggo as a delicious daily health booster, but we love it for its versatility, as it matches perfectly with fish, beef, pork or chicken. Monggo – a staple in every Filipino household – is often a regular dish on the menu as it’s regarded by most as a tasty and healthy side dish to complement your ulam.
In the classic Filipino Monggo stew, mung beans are cooked with pork and vegetables to add flavor to the texture of monggo. This combination makes monggo stew one of the most comprehensively nutritious family meals. Adding a Knorr pork cube to the monggo stew transforms the humble dish into the star of the dining table. Munggo–gulat ka sa pork linamnam!
The richness in flavor that a touch of Knorr adds to your monggo dish makes all the difference. There’s little that is more warming than sharing a hearty home-cooked stew eaten with the family, save for the satisfaction of serving your family a meal that is as nutritious as it is enjoyable.
Surprise your family and yourself with an amazingly nutritious and scrumptious meal of monggowith Knorr Pork Cubes.
For more easy-to-do recipes that you fill with love for your family, visit www.knorr.com.ph, and follow Knorr Philippines on social media.
It’s been a little over a year since the SSI Group introduced France-based olive oil company Oliviers&Co. to the Philippines and redefined local kitchens everywhere.
As Oliviers&Co. settles to be a regular in local cooking, the company continues to innovate and surprise the palate with new concoctions.
This year, 10 new olive oils have been meticulously selected as part of a new collection that offers deeper eloquence to dishes, as we introduce the 2015 Olive Oil Collection.
Oliviers&Co. Singapore General Manager May Tan; Oliviers&Co. Co-founder and Director of International Sales, Melanie Costaris; and Oliviers&Co. Singapore Managing Director Michel Beaugier
Putting quality to the fore, Oliviers&Co. is renowned for its superb catalog of gourmet olive oils, condiments, and seasonings, committing to only the finest ingredients and sound processes. With sensory analyst Eric Verdier and CEO Albert Baussan as guardians of the company’s hard-earned and well-deserved reputation as the best in the industry, Oliviers&Co. continues to push for precision—from hand-harvesting the olives to tasting pre- and post-bottling with a third test at the boutiques and finally, to packaging. Verdier measures the oils “by taste, by nose, and by luminescence.”
From a humble history of affiliating with families and small cooperatives to now partnering with 300 mills in France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Croatia, and Portugal, Oliviers&Co. maintains the standards that have made them invaluable to internationally acclaimed chefs. Outlets in Central Square, Bonifacio Global City, and Greenbelt 5, Makati City, make this elegant culinary must-have accessible for Manila cuisiniers, too, and it’s quickly become a pantry staple. Now, even home kitchens can have that sophisticated touch of flavor, thanks to Oliviers&Co.
The Agrolaguna is a rare oil from Croatia. Leccino and Picholine olives create a smooth but intense taste, and a flavor that’s both vegetal yet nutty makes it a versatile ingredient for vegetables, meat, cheese, and even desserts.
More delicate profiles like seafood and chicken breast benefit from an oil like the Moulin La Cravenco, which was harvested from Baux de Provence, France. It’s exceptionally creamy—almost like butter—and with sweetness reminiscent of apples, it would also complement baked goods and fruits.
Oliviers&Co. also bottle oils in the tradition of the finest wines, identified with the label “Grand Cru.” One of these is the Monva olive oil. This Spanish gem comes with robust tart notes that could certainly inject life in lighter fare or add extra zing in ice cream! The Sao Sebastiao, from Madural Cobrancosa, and Verdeal olives, hails from Portugal. Undertones of dry grass, olive leaves, and tomato leaf bring out the best sides of cooked vegetables and meats like veal, chicken, and beef.
Oliviers&Co. prepares their oils in small, limited batches, and this set is no exception. Whatever you’re cooking, you’ll find that nothing can better articulate flavors than Olivers&Co. It’s truly a testament of taste, in all aspects.
Pintxos tuna, Roast beef and Jamon with Parmesan mousse 
Carpaccio de Wagyu con Helado de Parmesano with Oliviers&Co. Ravidà Azienda Agricola Olive Oil from Italy
Ensalada de Tomates Heirloom y Mini Mozzarellas with Oliviers&Co. Monva Olive Oil from Spain
Pulpo a la Gallega with Oliviers&Co. Agrolaguna Olive Oil from Croatia
Solomillo con Remolacha y Bacon with Oliviers&Co. Moulin La Cravenco Organic Olive Oil from France
Torrija with Oliviers&Co. Soler Romero Organic Olive Oil from Spain
Truffle Chocolate with Oliviers&Co. Azienda Agricola Perotti Olive Oil from Italy
Oliviers&Co. prepares their oils in small, limited batches, and this set is no exception. Whatever you’re cooking, you’ll find that nothing can better articulate flavors than Olivers&Co. It’s truly a testament of taste, in all aspects.
In the Philippines, Oliviers&Co. (O&CO) is exclusively distributed by Specialty Food Retailers, Inc. (SFRI), a member of SSI Group, Inc. O&CO boutique is located in Central Square, Bonifacio High Street and Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center.
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