The Orange Garden

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Thanks to Criselda for this YUMMY dip!!   p1060857.JPG

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I called right away to order another one and found out they have another kind of dip….. 

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and very good quality crostini to go with it… Bambi was right when she said it is different from all the other crostinis in the market

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 Other products:

Vodka Lemon Pound cake 

Chicken Liver Pate

 For orders:  Contact Bambi at 0919.570.3605

 

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Malunggay Pesto

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Thanks to T. Manfred and T. Chinggay for this Malunggay pesto!  What a great idea to use malunggay for pesto.  

I remember my feature on Heart Warmers ( August 1, 2008 ) where my friend, Denise, supports

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Project Moringa Tree in creating awareness on the benefits of the Moringa tree (Malunggay)  

 T. Chinggay also told me that for Christmas, she always makes it a point to help outreach, livelihood programs and charitable organizations. What a nice gesture!

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Available in the Echo Store in Serendra, beside Healthy Kitchen and Via Mare 

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Last Chukker

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Heart2Heart is so happy that the Last Chukker is finally opened!  And it was perfect because the “Gumamelas”  wanted to get together since Triccie had just arrived from SF.  As usual the first choice of venue is Polo Club where we always meet and where we used to hang out during our highschool days.  So I suggested we go to the Last Chukker as it had just opened.  It was a perfect venue and we all enjoyed the food. Everything was YUMMY!  The ambience is so nice and cozy!!  I could just hang out there all day and make kuwento with the girls!  

I can’t wait to eat there again!!

If you are not a member of Polo Club, make sure you get invited by a friend who is a member 🙂  

Previous Entry:  Chicken Ala Kiev – June 19, 2007 

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View of the stables 

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Outside seating 

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Even the uniform of the waiter fits the place 

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Vanna was there making sure everything was running smoothly…and everything did go well  

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The “Gumamelas” 🙂  missing Tina, Bea and Gillian 

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And of course we are in good company

Jones, the equestrian instructor, was there with a friend

and my niece, Ria with her good friends, Tin Tin and Sophie.  Ria told me that they loved the food as well! 

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Calamares Fritos 

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Croquetas de Jamon 

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Wood fired potato wedges – Finally a healthy way of eating potatoes!  It is like french fries but it’s not because it is not fried.  And it is like a baked potato inside.  YUMMY!! The waiter warned us that this would take around 20 minutes, so order this way in advance so you can eat it together with your main.

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And I just had to feature the salt and pepper grinder!!  Heart2Heart loves those!!  Good thing Ton asked for it.  She was happily grinding away! 🙂 And of course the ballerina orders a salad.

Mrs O Salad 

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Pepperoni – from Ria’s table

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Napoli – Mozzarella, Tomatoes and Anchovies – YUMMY!!

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Home-made Spinach Linguini with Pancetta – Yum! Heart2Heart’s type of pasta!

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From Ria’s table – Spaghettini Ala Checca 

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Home-made Black Pasta with Squid rings – Bambee’s type!! “I Like it, I like it!! It’s my type! ” 🙂

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Chicken Pesto Panini with Arugula – also a WINNER! 

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From Ria’s table -Salpicao

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Decadent Chocolate Cake – of course they have to have this on the menu 

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Banana Bread Pudding with Kahlua Creme Anglaise – “TO DIE FOR!”  as my mom would say it 🙂 

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Malagos Farmhouse Products from Davao

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A few weeks ago, Rachelle served a cheese platter which was really really delicious.  

Previous entry:  By Rachelle Wenger  November 30, 2008

I was very surprised to find out that it was locally made in a Davao farm. I normally only hear of local cheeses such as quesong puti or mozzarella being made here in our country but  something similar to blue cheese and camembert? WOW!! So i asked Rachelle to share her source with me.  Hopefully one day I can visit the farm and see where and how it is actually made.

Heart2Heart loves cheese!  especially if it is proudly Filipino made!  🙂 

Rachelle served us Chevre, Blue Peppato and Feta ( from left to right )

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 This is Olive Puentespina, the cheesemaker,  with one of her goats.  

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And her cheeses…YUMMY!! 

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Blue goat cheese and fresh goat cheese ( quesong puti style ).  The berries on the right are “Bignay” and are grown in the farm 

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Bottled Bignay also grown in the farm 

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CHRISTMAS CHEESE BASKETS

Cheese Basket containing 4 cheeses – Chevre or Fresh Goat cheese, Camembert or Gambozola,  Blue  Peppatao and Pecorino

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Mini Cheese Basket containing 3 mini cheese wheels – Chevre, Blue Peppato and  Camembert Wedge

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Cheese Platter served with fresh fruits and Ostrich beer sticks 

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Please call or text Olive Puentespina 0917- 7001205 

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Kidsmile Foundation Christmas 2008

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KIDSMILE Christmas Photo cards

This year the colors are: ivory, chocolate, red, matte silver and matte gold.The cards have discreet corner slits that can accommodate a 4″ x 6″ photo, although the cards look nice enough to send without a photo.

The price is P300 for a pack of 10 cards with matching envelopes.We usually pack them in an assortment of 2 pcs per color, but feel free to let us know if you want only certain colors.

The inside message reads-

Share the joy this Christmas

 

Kidsmile sticker gift tags 

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There are both Christmas and all-occasion sticker sheets.

The Christmas design comes in red, green and blue.

There is only one version of the all-occasion one.

Each sheet has 20 stickers and costs P25.

This year we also have a pretty red envelope where you can package the stickers should you wish to give them as a gift. 

The envelope is also P25. 

As always, all profits from the sale of these items goes to support kidsmile projects.

You can see what we’ve been up to on our multiply page:http://kidsmilefoundation.multiply.com/

For orders, please contact Nicole at:  kidsmilefoundation@gmail.com or at 8427160

Previous Entry:  Kidsmile Foundation September 10, 2007 

Movie and Dinner

By | Christmas, Foodie | 5 Comments

Dad and Mom invited Father Tony, Tito Henry and Tita Sylvia with Celine and Tita Rose, Melissa and Benjie over for a movie and dinner at home….    

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 Pata Negra 

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Spanish tapas 

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Paella from Cirkulo 

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Sherbet with Champagne in Mom’s impressive serving bowl 

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And the highlight of the dinner for me was the Kobe beef steak cooked on stone 

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Dessert

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See’s Chocolates 

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Bread pudding 

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Cheesecake 

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Mom’s scented hot towel  

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Pedala

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From the sister of Krie, Candy.  Candy is just as environmentally conscious as her Messy Bessy Sister.  I like the fact that they use bikes for their messengerial service and RESPECT THE PLANET! 

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We cover metro manila, without crossing the tollways (so no service in Alabang areas except for bulk/corporate clients).  All our deliveries are done on the same day.  Best to book a day before but we accept same day booking til about 11am pedalaflyer2.jpg

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