We have another baby in the house!!!
Previous entry: Our New Baby October 17, 2010
Thank you Tito Ralph and Tita Babot for the cute labrador!!! 
We instantly fell in love with him and Javier named him Shadow. Nino came over to visit Shadow since Nino loves Labradors and has one at home as well
I was thinking of a guard dog for the new house and have been wanting a Labrador. Shadow is 3 months old and is already so big
Romeo has been playing with Shadow. We have to separate them for now because Romeo is quite aggressive..poor Shadow gets tired 🙂
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The I Am A Changemaker competition is a social enterprise business plan competition made possible by a partnership between the British Council in the Philippines and Starbucks in the Philippines through a grant from the Starbucks Foundation.
The finals for the competition this year will be held in Cebu and contenders who make it to the semi final round will be sent to Cebu to pitch their ideas to a panel of the country’s leading social entrepreneurs. Semi finalists will also be sent to Cebu for a week long workshop with UK social entrepreneur and CEO of igenius, Tommy Hutchinson.
If you know of any young entrepreneurs aged 16 to 28 years old, they might want to join this
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Below Casa Vallejo is Hill Station. This is like the coffeeshop of restaurant of the hotel. I heard about this place from friends so I asked Dad and Mom to take me here. So this was our last stop before leaving Baguio
To me, as important as the food is the ambience of the restaurant. I like it when the place is clean, nice, cozy and comfortable. The feeling is light, happy and just give you an overall good feeling.
It’s a nice open space with a nice view and the beauty of Baguio is the weather is so nice so the windows were just all opened and it was just perfect that day
I asked the owner if I could take her photo for my website, so here she is 🙂 Mitos, the owner. I heard from Vicky Clemente that she is the daughter of the owner of Mario’s restaurant
There is a pasalubong corner where you can take home some of the restaurants creations
I like trying and seeing different and unique bread baskets and not always the usual french bread and butter. This was olive oil with like a spice, yummy!
Caesar Salad
Gambas Al Pilpil
Tex Mex Fries
Calamares with Paprika Mayo
Seafood Carbonara- but Mischka had the seafood removed
Chicken Biryani
Mini Blue Cheeseburgers
Crispy Duck Flakes – it should come with Laing but dad had it removed
Lechon Kawali with Laing sa Gata
Of course they have breakfast as they cater to the tenants of Casa Vallejo
For more information on Hill Station, click below to go to their website:
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There is this very cozy place for accomodations in Baguio called Casa Vallejo
I have not seen the rooms so I do not know…but the website looks cozy. Click below to go to the website:
In the complex is a restaurant, bookstore and a spa!
The bookstore is so nice and cozy as well
And the Spa!! I am going to try this the next time I go to Baguio!
It’s two floors, so there is a flight of stairs going down
And the girl told me that this is just a branch, they have a better one which is their main branch in this location, I am definitely going here next time
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When technology is dressed in classic elegance
Montblanc launches Meisterstück covers suitable for iPhones and iPads
Montblanc, a brand renowned for its timeless pieces, has launched two new luxury accessories – Meisterstück covers suitable for both iPhones and iPads. The protective covers, made from the famous Meisterstück leather, are expected to become highly coveted accessories among business people, technology enthusiasts and people on the move.
With the launch of these two products, Montblanc demonstrates that while deeplyrooted in the greatest tradition of craftsmanship, it bridges tradition with the latesttechnology.
The iPhone has become a modern icon of design and functionality. This elegant and sophisticated Meisterstück leather accessory is designed to protect the current iPhone models against the elements.
With the emergence of tablet computers on the market in recent months, Montblanc has responded by developing a case to hold these masterpieces of technology with style and effortless elegance. The slim case comes in Meisterstück black leather and is compatible with the current iPad.
Each piece features the Montblanc star, the brand’s emblem inspired by the snow-capped peak of Europe’s highest summit – the Mont Blanc. The star-shaped symbol has become synonymous with timeless excellence and pioneering perfection.
Montblanc established its reputation as a master of craftsmanship with the creation of the Meisterstück, a writing instrument that has been regarded for over 85 years as a timeless icon of design and craftsmanship. Praised for its superior quality, the Meisterstück has become the most famous and sought after writing instrument of our time. The MontblancMeisterstück Leather Collection is the modern interpretation of the world-renowned design of Meisterstück writing instruments. Thus each item from the collection, whether covers suitable for holding iPhones and iPads, briefcases or cardholders, is produced to conjure the meaning of its namesake and therefore be a meticulously handcrafted “masterpiece” as well as an enduring investment classic to be nurtured for future generations.
These distinctive pieces have been masterly crafted at Montblanc’s luxury accessories workshop in Florence by artisans highly skilled at manipulating leathers and other precious skins with traditional techniques.
The new Meisterstück covers suitable for iPhones and iPads are exclusively available in Rustan’s Makati Shangri-La Plaza and Newport City Mall.
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One of the reasons to go to Baguio is to have a meal at Vicky’s table.
Previous Entry: Mamma’s Table by Vicky Tinio Clemente January 8, 2011
This was the first thing we did when we arrived! It’s a three hour relaxing meal
The kids also enjoy coming over to have Vicky’s meal. I am so happy my two boys appreciate these type of meals
Mishcka likes the spaghetti and the hotdogs and marshmallows cooked in the fireplace
Vicky comes out to explain each dish
Amuse Bouche
Shiitake Mushroom, Caramelized Onions, Gruyere Cheese and truffle Oil Custard served with Anchovy Butterfinger Toast
Soup
Tomato Basil Soup
With Herbed Goat Cheese Crostini
In between dishes you can stand up and go around….so I took a peek at the kitchen to check on Vicky
Intermezzo
Shrimp and Crabcake with Lemongrass and Cilantro on a Bed of Mango and Papaya Salad
In between……The weather gets a bit foggy
Soft Shell Crab Cooked in Fritter batter with Ground Pork Black Bean Risotto
In Between….. Javier learns from Chef Vicky some cooking techniques
Intermezzo
Bread Cup with Seared Apple, Smoked Aged Cheddar, Guava Jam
Duo of Duck – Seared Duck breast with Duck Sausage which has almonds, mushroooms, bacon, onions, ground pork and encased in the skin neck of the duck called dodine served with pomengranate linconberry jus with potato rosti with bacon and onion
Salad
Strawberries tossed in reduced balsamic vinegar with watercress and romaine and blue cheese
Gianduja Marjolaine – Vicky’s version of the chocolate Ferrero Rocher
Hazelnut Meringue, hazelnut choco filling with chocolate ganache
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Our family grew up in Baguio and it will always have a special place in our hearts because of all the memories we have…..I looked back at old photos and started to reminisce.
When we come to Baguio, we spend most of our time in the house of Lolo which is so beautiful. Believe me when I say there is something magical about this house that makes us want to come back and come back
………….and til today we still continue to make memories. It’s our kids now that is enjoying Baguio and creating their own memories…..What we used to do when we were kids….our kids are doing now. I put together old photos of us as kids and matched them with present photos of our kids….It was amazing to see similar photos 🙂
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One of the reasons the kids like going to Baguio is to be able to see and spend time with Alvin. Alvin is the son of the house caretaker of my Lolo. Since they were kids and up to now, they would do everything together as long as we were there in Baguio. Alvin is like their brother!
And every year, we put Jaime and Alvin side by side to see who is taller. Alvin is 14 and Jaime is 15…. hmmm….
Oooops….and another brother, Tito Quito!
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