Chocolate Cakes from Shine Bakery and Cafe

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 I’m always looking for a yummy chocolate dessert for my chocolate loving husband. He’s very hard to please.   So I’m happy to find another dessert that he likes Chocolate Cakes from Shine Bakery and Cafe (3)

 Chocolate Hazelnut Cake from Shine Bakery by Sunshine Pengson

Chocolate Cakes from Shine Bakery and Cafe (4)Moist chocolate cake, chocolate hazelnut mousse, feuilletine,
chocolate fudge icing. Super moist and  love the crunchy hazelnut filling in between!! Two layers of that crunchy hazelnut mousse filling.  Ferrero Rocher lovers you will probably like this

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Ask James and John

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 Sunday family lunch today was the celebration of James & John’s birthday. The theme was Ask James & John ( Ask Jeeves).  These twins are ever so reliable and so knowledgeable we ask them anything and everything 🙂

Previous entry:  Ask James April 3, 2015

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ask james and john 4 This is the signature gift of Fr. Caluag. Sapin Sapin bite size. As soon as we see it we know it’s from him and its YUMMY! Thank you Fr. Caluag ( Alliyah’s Sweet Delicacies 0999 1643 745 Leah Baltazar)

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 There was a chalkboard for everyone to write and ask any question under the sun from any of them ASk James and John

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 and the cutest question was from Ariana to her Dad  “Why do I love you so much?”Ask James and John (10)

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Celebrities Wearing Dunhill

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Henry Cavill

British actor Henry Cavill wears dunhill SS15 red silk linen herringbone double breasted peak lapel jacket, cotton shirt and ecru formal trouser as he attends The Man from U.N.C.L.E photo call at Terrazza Civita in Rome, Italy Henry Cavill wearing dunhill

Henry plays Napoleon Solo, the lead male role in this new film directed by Guy Ritchie. The Man from U.N.C.L.E is an adaptation of the classic 1960s TV series.

Neil Patrick Harris

American actor, writer, producer, director and singer, Neil Patrick Harris wore a dunhill SS15 silk and wool single breasted shawl lapel evening suit, white cotton shirt, and black silk bow tie to the Oscars taking place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles.

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Neil is best known for playing Barney Stinson in the television comedy series How I Met Your Mother, for which he was nominated for four Emmy Awards.

Tom Hardy

British actor Tom Hardy wore a dunhill midnight blue mohair tuxedo to the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs), in London on February 16th, 2014. Tom Hardy wearing dunhill

Douglas Booth

English actor Douglas Booth wore a dunhill AW14 olive velvet shawl collar cocktail jacket, white cotton evening shirt, black silk bow tie, black wool trousers and black leather lace up shoes to the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) at the Royal Opera House in London.

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Booth co-starred in Juniper Ascending, The Riot Club, and Noah.

In the Philippines, dunhill is exclusively distributed by Stores Specialists, Inc., a member of the SSI Group Inc., and is located at Newport Mall, Rustan’s Makati and Rustan’s Shangri-La Plaza Mall.

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

Florabel

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During the lunch at Florabel in Estancia, we received these beautiful and yummy gift box from Chef Florabel and Mons RomuloChef Florabel Products (2)

With recipes and many delicious bottled and packaged items.  I did not take a photo of the banana chips solo but I could not stop munching on them!!Chef Florabel Products (3)

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For orders, call 890-0071 to 72 and look for Michelle.
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Engagement of Din & Mar

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 In a years time these two lovebirds are going to get married 🙂 Din & Mar

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 I met Mariza when she was 10 years old and now she’s a young lady getting married. How time flies!

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They will have a Philippine wedding for Mar’s family and a UK wedding for Din’s family. And they will be living in the Philippines half the year and in the UK the other half. They told me its a compromise for both so they can be with their respective families. Congratulations

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 I thought of making it birdcages and birds

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and how nice to know that that is similar to the theme of their Philippine wedding next yearDin & Mar (2)

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With Dad and Mom – Bride’s side 🙂 Ned and Janet HouraniDin & Mar (14)

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We are practicing already 🙂  Wedding cake 🙂Din & Mar (9)

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Toast from Heather, Aunt of the bride
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Mar in tears 🙂Din & Mar (19)

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 Engagement dinner for Din  & Mar I told everyone to come in white but apparently 2 couples didn’t get the memo haha!! And I had learned that in India they wear red to weddings and white to wakes.  Sorry Din, hoping to learn more about Indian culture from you Din & Mar (21)

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Smart Infinity New Plans

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Life is better and success becomes an easy conquest when you have the perfect partner. The same applies when it comes to choosing your premium postpaid plan. There should be a groove that moves in accordance with your own beat, or an option that brings the balance that works for you.

For every lifestyle, Smart Infinity makes sure there is a perfect match for you via its latest range of premium postpaid plans powered by the country’s leading wireless services provider, Smart Communications.

“These new plans are, by far, the most bespoke services we’ve offered in the history of Smart Infinity. This time, we make it even more about our subscribers – their lifestyle, their habits, their needs and aspirations. Just when the growing Infinity family thinks it cannot get more special than what we now have with our existing offers, here come plans that don’t merely mirror your choice of lifestyle but also matches your pace and every requirement,” opened Julie Carceller, head of Smart Infinity.

Infinity introduces four new plans that not only complement your daily pursuits, but more importantly help you make things happen.

The first offer is the Roaming Plan which is perfect for frequent flyers. “Whether your frequent traveling is for business or for pleasure—or even both—this plan is your match because it comes with a host of travel assistance perks that’s perfect for those who are always in transit,” said Irene Belmonte, Smart Infinity Marketing.

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The second offer is the Consumable Plan, which has all the flexible elements and the highest volume allocation for LTE. “If the first plan is for frequent travelers, the second caters to members who need service that adjusts to their changing mobile behavior.  You can continuously switch from service to service without the hassle,” she explained.

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Option number three, the Tri-Net Plan, is for those who need to constantly stay in touch with their networks. The Plan features unlimited calls and SMS to Smart, Sun, and Talk ‘N Text subscribers, to provide worry-free communication for every moment. “As we say in Infinity, limits are not for achievers,” added Belmonte.

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Lastly, the Multi-Plan is all about having multiple lines managed through a single account. Belmonte added, “the plan includes a calling circle, and all lines enjoy full access to mobile Internet, which enables strengthened connectivity with those closest to you.”

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Aside from these features, Smart Infinity members enjoy other VIP privileges, such as:

VIP Customer Service. Smart Infinity members have a dedicated Infinity Relationship Officer*, access to a 24/7 worldwide concierge service, priority in Smart Stores, as well as the option to have their preferred mobile number and a spare SIM.

VIP Network Access. Smart Infinity subscribers can rely on the Smart network to enjoy calls and mobile data connectivity, enabling them to maximize the power and advanced features of the latest premium LTE devices that come with their plan.

VIP Rewards and Privileges. Smart Infinity members have a whole array of year-round privileges, which can be simply accessed through the Smart Infinity Lifestyle App.

* The services of an Infinity Relationship Officer is exclusive

Go here for more information ( click below )

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Craftans by Pinky Abad Calupe

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 Beautiful Filipino Craftsmanship by Pinky Calupe  of Craftans 🙂   This is a short caftan and can be used as a beach cover up.  I met Pinky in a DVA Bazaar 2 months ago and she’s been selling Craftans since 2011

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Go here @pinkycalupe or email Pinky Calupe at calupepinky@yahoo.com (0918) 9143281

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My Chocohip by Mimi Garcia

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Many of my best discoveries are suggested or come from friends! Thank you dear Joy Ortega for the super yummy jar of mini truffle cakes! Super love your personalized tag and the jar and packaging of the cakes.

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Mychocochip by Mimi Garcia (3)Apparently one of our co Everest moms ( now my co ISM mom) bakes well but doesn’t tell me :-O   She is Mimi Garcia, the mom of the very smart Savion who is now on scholarship in ISM. He has been a friend of our son since Everest Academy. Mini truffle cakes by Mychocochip. Yum!! home-made chocolate chip cookies and truffle cakes baked by cookie elves all are freshly baked with the best ingredients using the cookie elves’ special recipe

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 Inside the jar! Mini truffle cakes by Mychocochip Yum!! home-made chocolate chip cookies and truffle cakes baked by cookie elves 🙂 all are freshly baked with the best ingredients using the cookie elves’ special recipe.

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Contact Mimi Garcia at 09175374376. Visit http://mychocochip.weebly.com for her complete line up

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Omi Wagyu and New Dishes at Kai

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So happy to be back at Kai in Greenbelt.  Love the flowers all the time
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Scallops Aburi
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The main reason we went to order from the Wagyu Festival Menu

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Ho Chi Minh Sightings

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Amazed at this scene upon landing in Ho Chi MinhHo Chi Minh Sightings (3)

Approaching Ho Chi Minh from Da Nang. Heading back home. This is a better photo which is more representative of Vietnam. “Today Vietnam’s $4 billion in rice exports accounts for more than a fifth of the global total. (Source: The Economist Jan 2014)

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Motorcycles everywhere in Vietnam – Be careful when crossing the road- just keep walking and do not move back – they know how to avoid you but just never step back or move back or you will get hit Ho Chi Minh Sightings (2)

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I thought these were handmade but maybe they are not.  But they are still beautiful cards at approx US$ 1.00 eachHo Chi Minh Sightings (4)

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Notre Dame Cathedral and Post officeHo Chi Minh Sightings (6)

Looks like Tim Yap! 🙂Ho Chi Minh Sightings (7)

A beautiful home spotted while drivingHo Chi Minh Sightings (8)

Couples taking photos by the cathedral – many of them at different times of the dayHo Chi Minh Sightings (12)

Pictorial by the Cathedral ( not necessarily wedded couples )Ho Chi Minh Sightings (9)

 They say this is the #1 coffee place in Vietnam Ho Chi Minh Sightings (10)

Yes this is a very popular tshirt

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Flower shop with just orchids Ho Chi Minh Sightings (11)

Tall trees in several parks in the cityHo Chi Minh Sightings (14)

 Nice manicured plants/bonsai at the Reunification palace and around the cityHo Chi Minh Sightings (15)

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Love this store on the way to the Opera House.  The chandelier was almost touching the floorHo Chi Minh Sightings (18)

Opera HouseHo Chi Minh Sightings (19)

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Jollibee!! There are around 30 Jollibees in Vietnam.  Tan Caking also bought Pho24 and Highlands coffeeHo Chi Minh Sightings (21)

Of course we visited Starbucks!  Which is actually the number 1! 😉Ho Chi Minh Sightings (1)

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