Gourmet Corner by Bettina Osmeña

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I have always loved the home cooked meals of Tita Bettina Osmeña, I am so glad she has decided to offer this as a business and now we can order prepared meals or party platters!!!

Pretty daughters, Dani and Bea manning the booth at the DVA Bazaar where they launched Gourmet CornerGourmet Corner by Bettina Osmeña (2)

Lamb StewGourmet Corner by Bettina Osmeña (3)

Korean Beef Stew- the beauty with these stews is they can last long and taste better as the days go by 🙂  Gourmet Corner by Bettina Osmeña (4)

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F&F Babies and Kids Spring Summer 2015 Collection

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Though the rainy days seem to be trickling in one day at a time, British-inspired international fashion brand F&F continues to bring your little ones fun, affordable, and fashionable items to banish the unsettling weather this season.

The brand’s Spring/Summer 2015 collection introduces an understated feel and chic practicality that can be seen across all of the collections that’s suitable for babies, toddlers and young kids.

There’s a romantic feel to Girlswear with pretty tea dresses in floral prints with volume swing skirts and tulle dresses for summer. Casual ranges see jumpsuits and soft blazers in chiffon with separates in nautical colors of red, white and the color of the season, navy. There’s a sports luxe feel to sweats and rib tees in monochrome, whilst the black biker jacket is the definitive in layering for Spring.

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Layering is the foundation for Boyswear, with a spirit of travel through utility cargos and textured knits paired with madras check shirts and shorts in hot, sand blasted colors and evening blues. Casual pieces are inspired by palm prints with bright tropical colors and there’s a poolside feel to printed photographic tees and acid washed shorts and jeans.

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With its laid back vibe, relaxed silhouettes and loose fitting separates, your kids will surely enjoy the remaining summer days with ensembles that can take them from weekend with families, and play dates with their friends.

Cute, plush and colourful toys all available at Hamleys in Central Square, Bonifacio Global City.

In the Philippines, F&F is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc., a member of SSI Group, Inc., and is located at Glorietta 3, Century City Mall, SM North Edsa, SM Clark, Wellworth Fairview Terraces, Wellworth UP Town Center, Limketkai Mall Cagayan de Oro, Veranza Mall General Santos and Ayala Center Cebu. Visit www.ssilife.com.ph for more information.

Dinner by Chef Aja Ampil

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 Dinner by Jose and Tin for April celebrants – Noel and me 🙂  Thank you to our wonderful hostsDinner by Chef Aja Ampil (13)

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 Dinner tonight is super special.  Jose and Tin got Chef Aja Ampil to cook for us.  She is a young (27 yr old) Filipina chef who cooks for The Musket Room in NYC. Musket room earned a Michelin Star after only 4 months after opening. They specialize in New Zealand modern cuisine! So we are so honored to have her cook for us. She is the daughter of Chona Vera Perez, sister of Gina de Venecia. She majored in Finance in College in the States and went back to Manila to take culinary at ISCAHM. Right after a month from graduation she moved and worked in New York at Public a 1 star Michelin Resto, then moved to Del Posto of Mario Batali for a year and now she’s with the Musket Room as Sous Chef ?? She will be back in NYC soon so we are lucky to catch herDinner by Chef Aja Ampil (2)

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Meditteranean Quinoa Salad YUM!!!!Dinner by Chef Aja Ampil (4)

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Lobster roll with uni and caviarDinner by Chef Aja Ampil (7)

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Beef Tenderloin with Chimichurri sauce – YUM!!Dinner by Chef Aja Ampil (9)

VongoleDinner by Chef Aja Ampil (11)

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Birthday celebrants with hosts – We love you! 🙂Dinner by Chef Aja Ampil (14)

We shared our Manille Liquer de Dalandan 🙂  YUM! I love it after eating a delicious meal – Philippine version of Limoncello 🙂 Dinner by Chef Aja Ampil (16)

 The happy gang!!!  Dinner by Chef Aja Ampil (1) My idol versions of 9 of use.  Ginggay was busy doing this that evening! haha!! Love it!my idol by Ginggay dinner chef aja ampil morenos

Art Collection of Jose and Tin

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I am so glad we have friends that are our friends from College, but we are even more happy when they like the same things we do… for example…. Art!  🙂  Thank you Jose and Tin who we love dearly for sharing your beautiful home with us and sharing your beautiful and valuable collection of artArt Collection of Jose and Tin (4)   The most valuable galleries for heart2heart are those of private individuals – it doesn’t have to be big, it doesn’t have to be a museum – They reflect the true love the collector has for art and the priceless years it took for them to collect. I love most especially when they passionately present and explain each work of art, why they love it and how they acquired it.

Two Laos oil on burlap

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 Love  these Ronald Ventura artworks Untitled 2010 30×23 cm /pc set of 5. One is hidden because it’s sensored for the kids 🙂 according to Daddy Jose.  Still wishing we could have a Ronald Ventura one dayArt Collection of Jose and Tin (2)

 Even more valuable are works of art made and given by good friends. Jose told me that this photo taken by Noel is a remembrance of their first NYC marathon when they were together and Noel took this photo of a taxicab when crossing the street. Jose liked the photo and asked Noel for a copy of it and Noel gave him this. Priceless works of art. Art Collection of Jose and Tin (1)

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 Living room with Kenneth Cobonpue Chiquita stools, An Isabel Diaz, A Lao Liambien and a BencabArt Collection of Jose and Tin (7)

Marina Cruz!!! Beautiful!! One of my favoritesArt Collection of Jose and Tin (8)

Kiko Escora Motor Il Guy

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Art Collection of Jose and Tin (23)Old grid works by Rodel Tapaya

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Art Collection of Jose and Tin (26)Collage – works by Rodel Tapaya, Marina Cruz, Nikki Luna and Maya Munoz

Art Collection of Jose and Tin (11)Lynard paras

Art Collection of Jose and Tin (10)Bencab

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 This is Jose and Tin’s “Hall of Masters” Art Collection of Jose and Tin (22)

Anita Magsaysay-HoArt Collection of Jose and Tin (12)

Nipa hut by Botong Francisco

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Art Collection of Jose and Tin (16)Religious work by Botong Francisco

Art Collection of Jose and Tin (17)Abstract by Zobel

Art Collection of Jose and Tin (18) Maya Munoz

Art Collection of Jose and Tin (19)Mark Justiniani

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Father’s Day Sunday Lunch

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Father’s Day Sunday lunch with the de Jesus side 🙂  I love them all 🙂 DSC05515The lovebirds and soon to be married couple – Lew and Ria 🙂

Previous entry:  L & C Feb 9, 2015DSC05504Ninang Dina and Ariana with her new orange glasses 🙂  DSC05506And our special guests today from Cebu -cousin Margie and Francesco from Cebu!  WE LOVE THEM!!  Francesco is going to study in Enderun for college and starts tomorrow 🙂  Mommy Margie says she will fly back every two weeks to check on Francesco! haha!!  DSC05509Margie always brings us food!!! Too much!!!  DSC05517Chicharon!!DSC05524There are two kinds – Special and boring! haha!!DSC05531And they always send us Cebu lechon!!!  My gosh!!Crispy and yummy 🙂DSC05538Korea Garden – one of the de Jesus family favourite DSC05536Birthday cake from Costa Brava! YUM!!!
DSC05557Mike eating Galatine which he is addicted to!  He can finish one whole bag in one sitting! 🙂  DSC05559YUM!!!! Everyone’s favorite!! Ovomaltine!DSC05561Even until now, Javier sits on Uncle Mike’s lap! 🙂DSC05565Happy Father’s Day Dada!!!WE LOVE YOU!!DSC05571

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