tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21058881224890696062024-03-13T14:56:46.136+08:00My Silly, Happy, Wonderful WorldCheska Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11843505891502973846noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2105888122489069606.post-25650868190488949212012-05-09T06:22:00.001+08:002012-05-09T06:22:34.893+08:00Happy 3rd!!!Releasing a big stinky fart in front of each other is a sign that a couple has achieved true intimacy. You should be able to release a joyful, exuberant and outrageously loud fart in the same room (preferably on the same bed) as your significant other without feeling any shame. <br />
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E mastered this principle of couple intimacy w/in a couple of years of being boyfriend and girlfriend. I, on the other hand, took my time and waited until we were married for at least six months. But I could now hold my own against any of his attacks, whether silent, loud, stinky or extra stinky.<br />
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What's the point? It's our 3rd wedding anniversary, while I can never get used to the dizzying aroma, I am happy I found my (wait for it...) FART-ner (Get it?!!!! nyek haha) forever. <br />
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Love you very much!Cheska Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11843505891502973846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2105888122489069606.post-46833578690863809692012-01-31T22:37:00.000+08:002012-01-31T22:37:19.297+08:00Mommy Fashion: Bobbie Heavenly Glitz<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I could never take a look at the nail polish section and not take home anything! I actually don't paint my nails often but I just like having these colorful little bottles around to play with. hehe The newest addition to my polish collection is Bobbie's Solar Burst from the Heavenly Glitz collection. Can I just tell you guys that I LOVE glitter! I've been in love with Deborah Lippman's glitter polishes and have been looking for a cheaper alternative. Cause anyone who knows me, knows I'm not going to shell out more than 1000 bucks for a bottle of nail polish. *Read: cheapskate.*</div>
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This bottle costs 35 pesos and I'm quite happy with it. A little sheer with the glitters but nothing 3, or maybe 4 coats, couldn't fix. It is so pretty and fun! I can't capture how pretty they are in pictures but they are so dainty and flattering in real life. </div>
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My brother-in-law and his wife booked a honeymoon trip to Singapore and the whole family decided to join them. haha We were all so excited because this will be the first time for the whole family (including my sister-in-law and her husband) to go out of the country together. Too bad E's youngest brother couldn't join us because of school. </div>
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It was certainly a sight to see our group of 11 checking in the airport and commuting. We stayed at the <a href="http://singapore-suites.frasershospitality.com/">Fraser Suites</a>. It is a service apartment which makes staying there with the babies very convenient. They have a functional kitchen, a dining room and living room. We were able to cook for the babies' meals and prepare our midnight snacks. Having a living room also provided a great place to bond a play Monopoly Deal, our current obsession. </div>
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One thing everyone agreed on is to eat our first dinner at <a href="http://www.boontongkee.com.sg/">Boon Tong Kee</a> on River Valley Road. They have the best Hainanese chicken...super moist, tender and full of flavor while their chicken rice is packed full of chicken essence. I wanted to take home some for my family on our way home to the Philippines but they were closed for the Chinese New Year holidays. Boo. </div>
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The newlyweds plus some other people went to Universal Studios while Dad, Mommy, E and I went to the aquarium to keep the babies busy. We met up after at the <a href="http://www.rwsentosa.com/language/en-US/ShoppingDining/Dining/DiningMalaysianFoodStreet">Resorts World Malaysian Food Street</a> for afternoon snacks. I had super spicy, umami-licious Penang Hokkien prawn mee. The broth tasted of shrimp essence and it had a nice kick at the end. I washed down the spicy noodles with my favorite barley drink. Dad also ordered Huen Kee claypot chicken rice to share. It would have been tasty if not for the overpowering burnt flavor. Must've cooked it too long. <br />
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We had lunch at the Ion Orchard food court the next day. The standout dish for me was this Indonesian grille chicken that was marinated in coconut milk and then basted with a sticky, sweet, caramelized sauce that was sooooo good! To make it even better, steamed rice is then bathed with a fragrant coconut curry sauce. I am drooling just thinking about this. I forgot to take a picture of the stall.. dum dum that I am. (I researched and found out that the dish is called ayam paggang. The stall if Riverside Indonesian BBQ.)<br />
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Food Opera, Ion Orchard<br />
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My sister-in-law Sha is a huge ramen fan. She lives in Vancouver (where there is a huge Asian food scene) and has made it a hobby to try out all the ramen bars that have popped up. When <a href="http://www.ippudo.com.sg/ippudo-mandarin-gallery/">Ippudo</a> was recommended by a family friend as a must eat, we immediately put it on our Singapore must try. I got to try their house special Akamaru Kasaneaji, which is their original tonkotsu pork broth with miso paste and garlic oil but I got jealous of my brother-in-law's bowl of Karaka-men (spicy miso) because of the flavored soft boiled egg included in his bowl. Little J loved the ramen and almost finished the bowl he and his daddy shared. Verdict from Sha, the ramen expert: It's good but I've had better. <br />
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What would a trip to Singapore be without a meal at an authentic hawker center. Zion Road Food Centre is located just a bit left of the Great World City Mall. Availing of our hotel's free shuttle service, we took the 5 minute trip to the mall and walked over to Zion. The first stall to the right is a famous char kway teow stall...You can't miss it because of the perpetually long line in front of it. Another stall with a super long queue is for Kway Chap. Literally translated to noodles and intestines (innards?). Only two people man the seemingly never-ending line. My favorite dish for the night was the crispy, eggy carrot cake. It wasn't my order but I finished it off in no time. hehe </div>
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Singapore is such a great place to eat. I'm sure I'll be back again to try more of its gastronomic offerings. :)Cheska Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11843505891502973846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2105888122489069606.post-53826128758829124472012-01-24T16:48:00.000+08:002012-01-24T16:48:31.868+08:00Food Trip Weekends: Kozui Green Tea<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I'm back!!! Been so busy spending time with family and enjoying the holidays. I have tons of food stories post but I'll start with one of my favorite desserts...Kozui's green tea anmitsu.</div>
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It's a Japanese hybrid halo-halo with some unusual toppings. It's fully loaded with green tea jelly, red beans, sweetened taro jam, mangoes and, my favorite, chewy rice mochi finished off with a big helping of green tea ice cream. It is so so yummy. The bittersweet flavor of the green tea ice cream accentuates all the ingredients and makes for a cold, creamy treat that has a lot of flavor without being too sweet. </div>
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Here's J enjoying our sweet treat. I'm happy to see him unafraid to try out new food and flavors. </div>
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I have got the itch...The itch to travel! <br />
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I am so lucky I had the opportunity to go to so many different places and countries this year. Every time I get my things ready, making lists, running around, grabbing stuff and, generally, procrastinating and packing at the last minute, I am filled with glee that I am yet again on a new adventure. I had to pack two suitcases twice this year. One for me and one for the little boy. Double the stress, double the fun!<br />
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Thailand started off my year of travel. It was sweltering hot and humid to boot. I had fun with my sisters going through the giant Platinum mall to find clothing bargains. <br />
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Baguio in April for the hog convention and to celebrate Daddy and E's birthday. </div>
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3 days later, E and I flew off to our much delayed "honeymoon" along with my parents. Dreamy Rome, scenic Lucerne, quirky Amsterdam and iconic Paris were my favorite stops. I love love love Europe's old world charm. I could just sit down on a cafe, eat pastries and gelato all day while people watching. I missed J so much while we were gone but I also made it a point to enjoy every single moment of our trip. We might never go back and I want to absorb as much of the sights and energy of the beautiful cities we explored. <br />
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Subic road trip in August with the in-laws... </div>
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And Baguio again on September. J rode a horse and sat on the swing for the very first time. We're bringing him to all the iconic Baguio hangouts one by one. hehe<br />
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This year little J had his first airplane ride with us and my
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One last hurrah before the new year. My dream to bring J to the beach finally came true!!! The whole family visited beautiful Puerto Princessa and it was such a perfect way to welcome 2012. I also got to see fireflies on this trip, another dream of mine fulfilled! I'm going back to see dolphins and whale sharks next time. </div>
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Whew! I had fun looking through the pictures and I am going to cherish all the beautiful memories we made throughout 2011. <br />
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I was down for about 3 days with some stomach bug or food poisoning (not sure what it was) and all my plans for baking and shopping for gifts went down the drain. I had to make up for lost time which made me CRAZY! haha I spent the 23rd walking in a coma in the mall to finish my holiday shopping. <br />
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Nevertheless, I found perfect gifts for the wonderful people in my life. I had a grand old time stuffing my face with scrumptious food. I had the best time with both my families and I have new memories to cherish and remember.<br />
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Merry Christmas! <br />
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My mom used to cook us glutinous rice balls (tang yuan) stuffed with either peanuts or black sesame during the Chinese New Year. She boils it in a sweet soup of brown sugar, water and ginger. We used to complain and give our mom a lot of grief for forcing us to eat these chewy round orbs. Only when I got older did I appreciate how delicious they are: soft and chewy on the outside, nutty and mildly sweet on the inside with a hot gingery sweet broth.<br />
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I look forward to them now but haven't eaten some this year. I just woke up one morning with an irresistible craving and decided then and there that I have to make some. A few swift clicks of the mouse and I am armed with a recipe. Luckily, I also have the ingredients at hand because of prior cravings which included mochi, peanut noodles and <i>lumpia</i>. <br />
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Toasted peanuts off to be pulverized.<br />
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Glutinous rice flour dough waiting to be filled.<br />
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Imperfect balls.<br />
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Broth ingredients.<br />
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Cooked tang yuan.<br />
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Bit one in half and almost burned the roof of my mouth off. <i>Yan ang nangyayari sa atat</i>. <br />
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Hopefully, I'll be making some new traditions with my little family soon.Cheska Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11843505891502973846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2105888122489069606.post-17337177593993315212011-12-11T20:26:00.001+08:002011-12-11T23:21:31.621+08:00Food Trip Weekends: Thai Dara and Mamou Too<b>Friday Dinner: </b><br />
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I was in the mood for some hot soup after a tiring afternoon<b> </b>of doctor check-ups<b> </b>for both Jacob and I. I also didn't want to venture far from home since traffic was horrendous. I love the Christmas season but I detest the heavy traffic that inevitably goes with the Christmas rush. So off we went to get Thai food to soothe my tummy with hot and spicy soup and deliciously tangy beef salad.<br />
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Tom Yum soup- a good balance of spicy, sour and salty.<br />
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Beef salad with toasted rice powder- This is a pretty unusual dish for us to order. It is a light summery dish with the bonus of protein. Mint leaves and tomatoes add a fresh crunch to every bite.<br />
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Green curry- So so. Not gonna order this again.<br />
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Bagoong rice- The fish sauce with chili put this dish from ordinary to really good. It would benefit from a better variety of rice.<br />
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Pad Thai- and one more carb-y dish to make my tummy happy. A bit too sweet but the noodles are chewy and not too oily.<br />
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Mangoes with coconut rice- Oops..forgot we had another rice dish hehe <br />
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Gilmore Avenue Corner Granada Street<br />
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We had lunch at Mamou too! for my dad's birthday. We went to the Power Plant branch since the weather is a bit drizzly.We also had lunch at Mamou for his birthday last year but at the Serendra branch. My dad basically eats anything you prepare or order for him, thus his nickname as the vacuum cleaner. <i> Saan pa ba ako magmamana? </i>Although my vacuum cleaner-ness is 10x of his. hehehe One of the dishes he really enjoy is a piece of well prepared steak. <br />
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Mamou serves their steak in big, family style portions. It is thick, juicy and dripping with unctuous oil. My mom, who doesn't eat beef, cringe at the sight of us dousing our rice and dipping our bread into the flavorful drippings. I say bring on the fat!<br />
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Truffle cream pasta- Could use more truffle oil. <br />
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Jacob enjoying pieces of pasta. I think I have a little foodie in the making.<br />
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28 Days Dry-Aged Porterhouse (1 kg.)- Before anyone reacts, four of us shared this monster. The steak takes a little time to get to the table because they cook it on a per order basis. It arrives on the table sizzling hot. The server places one end of the steak dish on a coaster so the dish slants and collects the yummy oil on the other side. I must say that we should have ordered the rib-eye instead of the porterhouse only because the rib-eye is more tender. The porterhouse has a sinewy part that connects itself to the massive bone. But the flavor is still outstanding. <i>Sarap</i> to the bones! <br />
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We had a side of steak rice and baked potatoes.<br />
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The Mamou staff is also outstanding. They provide great service and ask for feedback about your meal ( we got asked three times though hehe). Overall, a great place to splurge on great food.<br />
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Adorable!!!<br />
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I have the sweetest baby. <br />
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So happy to have him in our lives.<br />
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<b>Mamou too! Rockwell</b><br />
L R1 148A, Rockwell Power Plant Mall<br />
Makati City<br />
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I went out to have <i>merienda </i>and some chit chat with my good friend L. There are limited choices in Tarlac when it come to food and we always end up going to the same places over and over again. We knew Good Earth Garden Cafe opened a branch at the McArthur Highway (they also have a branch at Romulo Highway), and decided to go there to try something new. </div>
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The first time my friends mentioned this place, I thought it was the same Good Earth restaurant in Manila. Turned out it was a homegrown Tarlac business. <br />
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I remembered the first time I ate here. they only had one menu to pass around. I'm happy to see they printed out more menus already. hehe<br />
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We enjoyed their shakes and lemongrass lemonade very much. The unusual pineapple and basil shake was served in a big glass and was only 50 pesos. I had the refillable lemongrass lemonade for 60 pesos. It was a nice way to cool down on a lazy, sunny afternoon while making <i>chikka </i>with a girlfriend. :)</div>
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Anyway, friends who are traversing the McArthur Highway should stop by and get a snack from Good Earth. Not only do you support a local business, you get to eat healthy, organic, cheap and delicious food to boot. :) </div>
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+639197001827</div>Cheska Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11843505891502973846noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2105888122489069606.post-89215502399233220052011-12-02T18:16:00.001+08:002011-12-02T21:24:18.832+08:00The Housewife Chronicles: Holiday BakingIt's that time of the year again.. I'm turning my kitchen topsy turvy, depleting my sugary supplies and baking up a storm for my friends and loved ones. What is better than crackly topped, ooey gooey brownies, as prosaic as they are? Revel bars, the recipe I got from my sister-in-law, is in essence a giant chocolate chip oatmeal cookie made over the top. <br />
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We wanted to buy some things to take home for <i>pasalubong </i>and, luckily for us, SOGO was having a sale. So off we go in a taxi (it was raining and taking a taxi in Taiwan is compartatively cheaper) to a day of retail therapy. Don't worry, we spent most of our time buying food and drinks in the grocery. </div>
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*Take note, you could get 5% rebate for things you're bringing out of the country. Please bring your passport along. Check <a href="http://admin.taiwan.net.tw/public/File/200704/tax_refund_en.htm" target="_blank">this site</a> for details. </div>
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We took an early lunch at the food court. I got chicken chop curry omurice and an oyster omelette meal for J and I. Yes, we finished the whole plate. What?! We were hungry!</div>
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Bibimbap for K.<br />
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Starbucks stuff.<br />
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We went our separate ways after lunch. The girls went crazy at the MAC counter while the boys went shoe shopping. My sister and I had to go home and get our passport to avail of the rebate. I also bought some odds and ends at the supermarket. <br />
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Salmon sashimi from the supermarket.<br />
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Afternoon snack was <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ShareTeaPhilippines" target="_blank">Share Tea </a>which was located right across SOGO. Armed with my rusty Mandarin, I was able to order. Yey!!<br />
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I didn't understand what the base flavor was but I'm guessing it's wintermelon with rocksalt cheese. This is sooooo gooooood!!! They also had a sinker which I haven't encountered in Manila. It was shaped like a jellybean and tasted like <i>kaong</i>. Could somebody verify this for me??? Calling Share Tea Manila!!<br />
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We transferred to another SOGO which was one block away on the other side of the road. The elusive Shin Tong Yang was found there. We hoarded on Taiwanese sausage for our trip home. <br />
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Spotted: Hello Kitty Cakes!<br />
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<i>Tambay!</i><br />
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Since we were leaving for the airport at 10pm, we went home to pack all our things first before going out for dinner. I had a lovely time at<a href="http://www.iloveapplehouse.com/aboutus.php" target="_blank"> Apple House</a>. It was sad to leave. :(<br />
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Dinner at some random restaurant.<br />
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Sauteed cabbage.<br />
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Oysters. I am very suspicious of oysters so I just tasted one.<br />
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Spicy squid.<br />
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Various fried thingies.<br />
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Beef stir fry.<br />
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Sweet and sour fish.<br />
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Boiled shrimp.<br />
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One more picture before we say good-bye Taipei and good-bye shobe!<br />
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<br />Cheska Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11843505891502973846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2105888122489069606.post-44047261096611446892011-11-21T22:22:00.001+08:002011-12-23T13:56:56.745+08:00Taipei 2011: Stuff I Bought<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I went on this trip knowing that I wouldn't be doing any clothes shopping. Not only is Taiwan entering the winter season (think fuzzy knits and thick coats), but we also have a small boy in tow. Not conducive for a successful shopping trip. BUT...I couldn't resist the cute accessories and the cheap cosmetics Taiwan had to offer. Not only do they have a bigger selection of (for want of a better word) stuff, they also have cheaper prices. By stuff, I mean all the little knickknacks, unnecessary but irresistible. </div>
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Cheap frames from Xi Men Ding. I love the wooden frame on the left. </div>
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Bubble hair dye. I am a scaredy-cat when it comes to coloring my hair. I'm happy that I've found a mild coloring solution (not unlike cellophane treatment) which gives my boring black hair a little lift of color. I especially love <a href="http://www.kao.com/sg/liese/lse_bubble_haircolor_04.html" target="_blank">Liese</a>, it leaves my hair soft and shiny after use. The best part part? It comes out as foam, like shampoo, which keeps the mess to a minimum. <i>I hate it when every Asian country I've been too has this in stock and we're the only one left out. </i>(Those are not all mine. I gave some to my sister-in-law.)<br />
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Lucky us, Sogo was on sale. We also availed of the 5% tax rebate which means we were able to buy some MAC cosmetics for 15% off. I just bought some essentials, including face powder, BB cream and lip gloss. I also couldn't resist bringing home some cheap nail stuff.<br />
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Oversized blue sweater, the only piece of clothing I bought. Or do you
count tights? Cause I bought 5 pairs but threw away one after it got a
run. Don't worry super cheap <i>lang</i>, 100 NTD for a pair. <br />
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Can't wait to use the fruit patterned one! Cold weather trip again please!<br />
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The winter clothes for kids were so cute! I couldn't buy any though and settled for a blue striped polo and Doc Martens-ish boots for J. Can't wait for him to use these! </div>
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A Silpat mat, measuring spoon, fried chicken powder and Starbucks tumbler. I will buy baking stuff wherever I see them. I took my time choosing a tumbler to buy in Taiwan... crossing my fingers they don't have this in stock in the Philippines. <br />
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Cheap spin pin knock-offs for my Starbucks buddies. hehe<br />
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My new camera case which I'll use as a clutch for coffee runs!<br />
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Got these copper and leather bracelets from Shilin. I love that they're handmade and totally unique. I regret not getting more of her products. <br />
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Lastly, some snacks to tide me over my Taiwan hangover. Shin Tong Yang sausages made from black pigs, matcha milk tea, Pocky Almond Crush (!!!) and GIANT Yakult. <a href="http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/lifestyle/03/12/10/just-curious-why-yakult-bottle-so-small" target="_blank">I wish we had Giant Yakults here</a>...Why the ridiculously tiny package?? Pocky Almond was also cheaper and I wish I had lots of luggage space for hoarding. </div>
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The family wanted to go electronic shopping and then go to Xi Men Ding for some sightseeing. Guang Hua Digital Plaza was just a 15 minute walk away from the <a href="http://kukukins.tumblr.com/post/13011784960/fun-taiwan-2011-day-1?ref=nf" target="_blank">apartment</a>. It is a huge building with literally everything about computers and electronics. Prices are usually lower when compared to Philippine prices. However, they had a price increase because of the recent Thailand flooding. Too bad since we were ready to buy hard drives and other computer accessories. </div>
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We proceeded to Xi Men Ding via MRT blue line and got off at Xi Men station. Taipei has been greatly influenced by the Japanese and Japan's pop culture is apparent in this place they call Taipei's Harajuku. I've been here once before and I really enjoyed all the small shops crammed full of uselessly cute <i>butingtings</i> and little mom and pop restaurants which abound in the area.<br />
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Hopefully the start of a new tradition.<br />
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Professing his love for Taiwanese sausage.<br />
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Tian Ren brews fresh, high quality tea for their milk tea concoctions. They sell loose leaf teas too. I love their milk tea with the strong, clean taste of good quality tea. <br />
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At I's insistence, we ate lu fou fan for lunch at this restaurant. We had an inexpensive, quick and perfectly yummy meal of rice topped with stewed pork, braised bamboo shoots, sauteed greens, boiled egg, fried tofu and chicken soup. The simple pleasures are truly great. <br />
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Mom loved the soup. Lu rou fan is fatty and tastes heavenly.<br />
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E's order.<br />
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Something healthy to counteract the oiliness.<br />
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As if we weren't full, I bought iced coffee from this shop just because I like their old school vibe and the cool coffee contraption they had. Labor of love <i>ang</i> peg <i>nito</i>! Drop by drop the ice water melts and slowly pushes through the ground coffee and collects at the bottom bowl. <i>Tumirik ang mata namin ni E</i>!!!<br />
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Not seen in the picture is also another cup of milk tea with pearls which I consumed right after the coffee. We walked around Xi Men Ding before going to I's university. K got egg tarts from KFC, a sacred tradition that has been followed through Hongkong, Thailand, China, (Korea?) and now, Taiwan. I bought a few pairs of glasses, <a href="http://cheskatan.blogspot.com/2011/11/taipei-2011-stuff-i-bought.html" target="_blank">some tights</a> and random nail stuff.<br />
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I with Mom and Dad at her university. <br />
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We had dinner with my Dad's Taiwanese friend brought us to eat at Hai Li Wang. It serves delicious,comforting and unique Taiwan cuisine. <br />
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This restaurant only serves a set meal for every table so better come hungry. Practically every table has a big pot of chicken soup simmering on a portable burner. The waitress will come to add a lot of vegetables and you will be tempted to dig in but will not be able to because they only allow you to drink the soup after it has boiled and cooked the vegetables to death. </div>
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Soup number 1.</div>
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Sashimi<br />
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Boiled shrimp.<br />
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Soup number 2. <br />
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Pork leg with bamboo shoots.<br />
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Mussels with mushrooms and bokchoy.<br />
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Glutinous rice with seafood and cheese. I want to replicate this at home! The rice is slightly spicy and umami-licious.<br />
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Soup number 3. The soup has glass noodles, taro and fishballs and is supposed to make you richer. I ate two bowls. hahahaha At this point, we were able to dig into the chicken soup. <br />
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Dessert was steamed buns with mung bean paste.<br />
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Thank you Uncle and Auntie for the wonderful dinner.<br />
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Stuffed full. The boys went home after dinner while mom, the sisters and I went to Shi Lin night market to continue our culinary adventures.<br />
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First thing we saw at the Shi Lin market was a lady selling handmade accessories using leather and copper. I am a sucker for vintage-looking, artisan handicrafts and immediately parked myself in front of her stall. I got two bracelets. <br />
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We could smell the almond milk from far away and knew we wanted some. We shared this cup, I wish we didn't. <br />
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Black pepper buns. This was also sold at Rao He night market and the line there was so long! Luckily, the Shi Lin location wasn't as busy. Shobe loved this. I would have liked it too except I hate pork fat and I can see chunks of it. Blech. <br />
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Various roasted meats. <br />
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Bacon wrapped scallions.<br />
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More fruits.<br />
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I was about to eat a piece of barbecued mushroom. Please tell me you'll eat some for me when you go to Taiwan!<br />
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Fruit dipping powder. <br />
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<i>Walang kamatayang </i>sausage!<br />
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I's <i>suki</i>! <br />
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Literally called oily rice. Mom bought some and we ate it for midnight snack. <br />
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In line for the famous Hot Star Chicken. MUST try!<br />
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There ends my food filled day. I swear I only eat like this when I'm on vacation!Cheska Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11843505891502973846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2105888122489069606.post-9280647509148153082011-11-19T18:31:00.001+08:002011-11-20T13:53:29.807+08:00Taipei 2011: Day 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I promised E that our second day will be more relaxing than our first one. He, of the sore feet and bad temper, was delighted to hear shopping was NOT in the itinerary for the day. My mom specifically asked if we could go to one of Taiwan's many hot springs for a day trip and we eagerly complied. We planned to go to the nearby Dan Shui area but opted not to go because of time constraints. </div>
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Taiwan's MRT system is easy to navigate. We just took the red (Xindian-Danshui/Nanshijiao-Beitou) line to Beitou MRT station. From Beitou station a one-station branch line
runs to Xin Beitou station, which is very near the hot springs area. The Taiwanese are so lucky! It takes only 45 minutes of relatively pain-free commute and they can enjoy a relaxing day of soaking in hot spring.
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Hot spring themed MRT car. This train only goes back and forth between the Beitou and Xin Beitou station. (It's a like the Disney themed train going to Hongkong Disneyland. But with hot spring references instead of hidden Mickeys!)<br />
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There are public and private hot spring resorts with a range of prices to choose from. We wanted to indulge, and needed to stay in nice place because we had a baby with us. My sister (the vacation planner) saw good reviews for <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g293913-d455550-Reviews-Spring_City_Resort-Taipei.html" target="_blank">Spring City Resort</a> and we were convinced when we saw the free shuttle service (right beside the MRT station) they offer. Pushing a stroller up a hill with a 30 pound toddler is not my idea of fun. haha <br />
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Spring City Resort charges 800 NTD per person for a day trip which is not cheap. However, they also offer a set lunch meal which includes the entrance fee. The Chinese food package for 2 costs 1750 NTD which makes it only 875 NTD per person. You essentially pay only 75 NTD for the food. Lunch is served at 11am. <br />
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I love Taiwan! They set the table with cutlery for the toddler even without you asking. J had a grand time eating and drinking from his own set of tableware. <br />
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Group pic!<br />
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Lunch came out in the order below. Each dish was a serving for 2 people. <br />
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Various vegetables with scallop and mayonnaise and berry dressing.<br />
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Sauteed chicken with gingko nuts and aloe vera. Surprisingly, E ate the aloe vera and the nuts with relish. I found it weird.<br />
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Steamed prawn with noodles. <br />
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Fried prawn and squid patty on lotus root. J loved this! He ate my portion. :(<br />
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Weird and sticky sauteed root vegetables. <br />
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Misua with pumpkin sauce. Another J approved dish.<br />
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Chicken soup with medicinal roots.<br />
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Sweet lotus root and longan soup. <br />
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Watermelon and honeydew.<br />
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Lunch was healthy, light and made me crave for fried food. hahaha<br />
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Photography is not allowed inside the swimming area. You can opt for
a private pool where you can stay for an hour, or you can swim all day
in the outdoor pool. We swam outside and it was definitely a different
experience. The place a had a Japanese zen vibe with pools of different
water temperatures, ranging from cold to scalding hot! The smell of
sulfur permeates the area and sticks to your skin and clothing. We
thought J was farting but soon realized it was the water. Poor baby, always getting blamed. <br />
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The swimming attendants will give you a basket with towels, shower cap, slippers and a locker key. The bathroom and locker room was pretty clean and had all the necessities. <br />
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If you have spare time while in Taipei and want to relax, this is definitely a great place to spend a day or two.<br />
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Ahh.. Fried chicken for a post-hot spring snack. T.K.K Chicken serves Chinese style fried chicken. We ordered a small portion to share.<br />
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Pa-cute at the cutest MRT station ever!<br />
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My <i>ninong</i> treated us to dinner at the Shangri La Far Eastern Plaza Hotel. Again, thumbs up for the kid-friendly place setting. It saved me from entertaining J while eating dinner. <br />
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Swimming makes me hungry!<br />
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Eat-all-you-can Movenpick ice cream.<br />
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Thank you Ninong Steve!!<br />
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After eating a buffet dinner, my sister I insisted that we have to eat at this restaurant she says serves the best fishball soup. Apparently, my stomach is a blackhole. I still ate 2 balls and they were yummy. Silky smooth fish ball surrounds a soupy, fishy filling. <br />
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Fruit stands are all over Taipei's night markets and they serve the sweetest, yummiest fruits. It gets expensive though. If you want to buy in bulk, it might be better to go to a fruit market instead of buying in the streets. <br />
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It took me 2 days before hitting a milk tea stall! Come Buy has branches all over Taipei. I did not enjoy my drink because the lady kept getting my drink wrong. In the end, I ended up with a completely different drink. Baah! E's lychee drink and K's grape calpis were good and refreshing. <br />
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What would a Taipei trip be if we did not take a visit to the cult classic Din Tai Fung restaurant for some soupy siao long bao dumplings? We visited the new Taipei 101 branch of Din Tai Fung and was greeted by a huge mob of people waiting in line to get into Zara. Turned out Zara opened the day before and the Taiwanese were eager to get their hands on the merchandise. Anyway..Din Tai Fung's line, despite being very long, was moving quickly. We were given a waiting time of 30 minutes but were given a sit in 15. Yey! </div>
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Look who's excited to eat siao long bao!<br />
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Super cute baby themed siao long bao dinnerware. <br />
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Dumpling assembly line.<br />
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Huge space for all the siao long bao loving people.<br />
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The food came out really fast. We were served within 5 minutes of ordering, which was good because I was starving! First thing to come out was some simple sauteed spinach, our token healthy food for lunch. <br />
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Two kinds of fried rice went next: shrimp and porkchop. I liked the shrimp fried rice better. It was oily, carby, MSG-y and shrimpy in all the good ways. <br />
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The ever famous Din Tai Fung siao long bao. Would you guys kill me if I said I didn't find this amazing? It was good but it wasn't a WOW for me. There wasn't too much soup inside the dumplings and they taste a little too much of ginger. Better luck next time. I must have gone to the wrong branch or something.<br />
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The spicy shrimp and pork wonton on the other hand is very good. The sauce is a good balance of spicy, sweet and sour complimenting the bland wrapper and the sweet porky filling. <br />
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Sio mai, another ho hum dish. The skin was too thick.<br />
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I would go back to a different branch of Din Tai Fung just to be sure. I might be missing out on a totally awesome experience.<br />
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Just some of the many snacks we had throughout the day. We didn't bother with a proper dinner and just ate all the xiaochi (little snacks) we bought. This is the life!<br />
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Cold soybean pudding with various toppings. Apparently, this is a traditional dessert or snack.<br />
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Movenpick chocolate ice cream...Seriously the best chocolate ice cream I've ever eaten! It has little flecks of dark chocolate melting into your tongue every time you take a spoonful. <br />
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Grass jelly with a shot of fresh milk and syrup. Who knew this would be a great combination!<br />
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We tried to go shopping at Wu Fen Pu, a small night market, but J was with us and having a baby along was cramping our style. haha We decided to just go to the Raohe St. night market for snacks and head home. This is a whole street full of Taiwanese food and delicacies about 10 minutes away from Wu Fen Pu. <br />
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Buttery bread rolls.<br />
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Not the usual waffles. The lady gets a ball of yeasted dough, dunks it into your preferred flavor (sugar, green tea, cheese etc.) and cook the dough in a waffle griddle. This is so delicious. The exterior is slightly crunchy and sugary, the inside warm, chewy and moist.<br />
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E's favorite street food...Taiwanese sausage. He could eat 3 of these in one sitting. <br />
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These are chicken wings stuffed with oily rice, rolled in a cornmeal crumb and grilled. Before handing it over, the lady who sells this also shakes a spicy, aromatic powder over the chicken. SOOOO GOOD!<br />
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Deep fried sandwiches. E wanted to eat this but I gave it to my dad before he could get to it. hehe<br />
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AHHHH... So full and it's only the first day!<br />
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Of course I was mega-excited for J's first trip abroad. His outfits were planned in advance with matching accessories. As if he cared. haha I just wore what was comfortable and hopefully, I didn't appear too frumpy. </div>
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Taipei greeted us with cool, windy weather and I'm so glad I came well prepared with sweaters and long sleeved shirts for the little boy. I got paranoid that he might get sick on his first day so we really bundled him up warmly for his first day of adventure. </div>
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<i> Polo: Mothercare, Cardigan: H&M, Cargo pants: H&M, Hat: Surplus Shop, Shoes: Adidas</i></div>
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<i>Dress: Promod, Cardigan: Zara, Booties: Topshop, Scarf: Topshop, Bag: Mango </i></div>
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Isn't he the cutest boy?! He is such a flirt and the Taiwanese ladies loved him! Day 2 was warmer than day 1 so he got to take off his cardigan and show off his new polo shirt given by his Tarlac granny. </div>
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Polo: Gingersnaps, Cardigan: H&M, Jeans: H&M, Shoes: Adidas, Accessories: Lampin<br />
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Since we were on our way to go swimming, I just wore shorts for easy packing and a lace shirt gifted by my sister-in-law. I also wore my favorite blue blazer. It is just thick enough to keep me warm but also lightweight and comfortable. My ever dependable Mango leopard bag is also with me. It is the perfect size and lightweight and keep my hands free for taking care of the baby. I shall be very sad when it gets broken. <br />
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Shirt: Zara, Blazer: Zara, Shorts: random Bangkok, Shoes: Payless, Scarf: Topshop, Bag: Mango </div>
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We visited my sister's school and hung out there until she finished her class. We took the opportunity to take some family photos while waiting. We had a lot of fun just walking around and enjoying the cool weather. I got to whip out J's super fuzzy jacket (gifted by his Di-i) when it got windy in the afternoon.<i>Halata bang </i>fan<i> ako ng </i>H&M. I love how their jeans fit J. Thank you lolas and aunties for all the clothes! <br />
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<i>Shirt: random, Jacket: Zara, Jeans: H&M, Shoes: Adidas, Diaper: EQ </i></div>
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Since tights are ubiquitous in Taipei, I wore suspender tights I got from the street market the night before. The suspenders are actually just an illusion since it's woven into the tights itself. E found my tights very weird. haha </div>
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<i> Knit shirt: Forever 21, Blazer: Zara, Shorts: Zara, Tights: Taipei night market, Bag: Mango</i></div>
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Our last day was spent in the mall and we were lucky enough to arrive when SOGO was on sale. That's J eating at the food court, drinking soup with a straw. haha In fairness, he almost finished the soup. <br />
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<i> Shirt: Carter's, Jacket: Zara, Jeans with suspenders: H&M</i></div>
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We got busy shopping and searching for bargains that we remembered to take pictures only when we got home. J changed into pjs for our airplane ride home. I just wore my comfiest shirt because we still have to get on the plane. <br />
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<i> Knit shirt: Forever 21, Shorts: Zara, Leggings: 168, Glasses: Forever 21, Shoes: Payless</i></div>
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I hope everyone enjoyed our mother and son outfit post! I am excited for our next cold weather adventure!</div>
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</div>Cheska Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11843505891502973846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2105888122489069606.post-14607470754413543602011-11-17T11:54:00.001+08:002011-11-17T12:35:02.466+08:00Taipei 2011: Avent Tempo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
One thing I got worried about was how to bring all of J's bottles and bottle cleaning implements to our trip. My baby bag was bursting to the seams already and bringing 4 bottles all at once is simply not an option! The Avent Tempo system was a real life saver. I just brought one bottle and the refills and we were all set for the trip. </div>
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I also brought along Pigeon hand and mouth wet tissues to clean the bottle nipples and cover. I just wipe all the parts contaminated with milk and rinse with hot water. I must say that it worked very well and was super convenient. </div>
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These wipes are food grade and are perfect for babies. You can even use these to wipe fruit and vegetables if you're suspicious of how clean they are. <br />
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This is the complete bottle with the disposable plastic cup inside. It really made the trip a lot more convenient since I did not have to worry about bringing all of J's bulky stuff. <br />
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Just put a new cup (it's already sterilized from the package) and screw on the lid. No need to wash and sterilize the whole bottle. A great thing for Avent users is you can use your normal nipples with
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Today, we woke up bright and early to a beautiful, cool day. We're off to make some memories and I hope to share them with everyone soon! Cheska Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11843505891502973846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2105888122489069606.post-11385575914696878862011-11-09T22:58:00.002+08:002011-11-09T23:09:33.209+08:00Food Trip Weekends: Wan Kee Bakery Inc.My
mom-in-law needed to buy some things for my brother-in-law's wedding
and I ended up going with her. We needed red boxes for the cloth and
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We went to Kanchiu Wedding Service on Benavidez Street and it is THE place to get all things related to Chinese weddings. Your eyes will be bombarded by the color red and gold because literally 90% of the things inside are of that color scheme. Almost all the little knick knacks tradition dictates you need for a perfect wedding and a happy married life can be found here. <br />
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Bed sheets and pillow case set for the newlyweds.<br />
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Just a couple of stores down is Wan Kee, the bakery which makes my mom's favorite <i>bola bola </i>roll. This is one of those old school Chinese bakeries with homemade <i>hopia</i>, all irregular and imperfect looking; creamy dense bread; almond cakes which I loved as a kid; gigantic <i>siopaos</i> chock full of meaty goodness... a perfect cornucopia of bready, comfort food straight out of the 1950's.<br />
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I love their old school, no frills signage.<br />
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<i> Hopia</i> galore!! They look so tempting with their burned edges and golden brown flakes.<br />
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Egg pies always remind me of my dad. It was and still is his favorite. I sometimes eat a slice just because I know he likes them.<br />
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I wanted to buy <i>bola bola</i> roll for my mom but they only had one left. I told my mom-in-law to get it since she haven't been to Wan Kee before. The roll is basically a <i>siopao</i> but with a baked crust instead of the usual steamed white bread. <br />
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I also bought some almond cake for J to try. I wanted him to taste my childhood favorite and I'm proud to report that he practically inhaled the cake when he tasted it!<br />
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The best thing we bought was the GIANT <i>siopao</i>, it costs only P75 and is humongous! It was so big that it can cover my (big) face and it was really heavy. You can instantly feel that the <i>siopao's</i> weight was worth its weight in filling. It didn't scrimp on the yummy meaty <i>bola bola</i> and have just the right amount of bread to filling ratio. <br />
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I can't quite capture the <i>siopao's</i> immense size but please believe me when I say that this is the most sulit ever <i>siopao</i> I've ever encountered! <br />
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Anyway, if you're in the area...do try to go in and buy something from Wan Kee. Let us try to support and keep old businesses alive, especially when they have great products that are worth preserving.<br />
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<b>Wan Kee Bakery Inc. </b><br />
828 Benavidez St.<br />
Binondo, ManilaCheska Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11843505891502973846noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2105888122489069606.post-8135751283508968142011-11-06T12:40:00.001+08:002011-11-06T12:40:51.051+08:00KFC Zinger Double Down<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It is fattening to the extreme. </div>
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<b>1. It's official. I am a milk tea addict.</b><br />
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I love Starbucks tumblers and I am so excited that it's Christmas time and my favorite Christmas themed tumblers are coming out soon. If only my klutzy self can keep from dropping and breaking my cups. Seriously, I dropped a new cup only an hour after I bought it and it broke. I need a cure for clumsiness!</div>
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I love this particular tumbler because it's venti sized! I tend to dislike the smaller ones because I'm greedy like that. hehehe</div>
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I find it so cute that eggs come in so many different sizes. The first picture shows a no weight egg leaning against an extra large egg. If you crack them open, the no weight will have almost no yolks while the extra large will most probably have double yolks. Fascinating! </div>
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The second picture (left to right): extra large, large, medium, small, extra small, peewee, no weight.</div>
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It really is a no-brainer, breakfast dimsum at Gloria Maris is the best way to start any day! My dad-in-law and I are big fans of Gloria Maris dimsum. True, it may be a little more expensive, but the quality and size of their dimsum really shines through. <br />
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This is one delectable order of chicken feet! I really wish I had some rice to sop up all the remaining sauce. It has just the right amount of spicy, salty and sweet, not to mention really meaty chicken feet pieces. <br />
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This is E's favorite (and mine) or maybe everybody's favorite..hakaw! The wrapper looked a little thick and opaque but it was actually very good. It was thick enough to hold in all the juicy shrimp and bamboo pieces but thin enough for me to enjoy all the subtle flavors inside.<br />
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A complaint I have about Gloria Maris, they are the stingiest restaurant ever when it comes to chili sauce. They give such a small serving and you have to ask for refills over and over and over again. <br />
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<b>Gloria Maris</b><br />
Club Filipino Ave., Greenhills Shopping Complex<br />
San Juan, Metro Manila<br />
(02) 7213504<br />
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<b>Sunday evening:</b><br />
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We celebrated E's cousin Marcel's wedding on Sunday afternoon. I had to hold my breath a lot because my tummy is big and was not cooperating with the dress. The price I had to pay for my weekend of gluttony. haha Ok <i>lang</i>, worth it<i> naman</i>! <br />
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A picture with my two boys.<br />
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Playing while waiting to go to the reception. So cute. This was about the time I was scarfing down french fries and chicken chop from Serenitea. <br />
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Tan-See wedding menu <br />
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Seafood salad for starters<br />
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Pumpkin soup<br />
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Pan seared sea bass<br />
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Dalandan sorbet which I put in my iced tea for an instant refill! hehe<br />
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Braised shortribs<br />
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Chocolate marquise and panna cotta. The dessert spoon wouldn't fit into the glass so I had to use a fork. I say desperate times call for desperate measures.<br />
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A sweet ending for my perfectly sweet weekend. <br />
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<b>The Manila Peninsula</b><br />
Ayala and Makati Ave.<br />
Makati City, Metro ManilaCheska Tanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11843505891502973846noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2105888122489069606.post-6925951131225420772011-10-31T17:14:00.001+08:002011-11-06T12:41:54.004+08:00Food Trip Weekends: Share Tea and Cafe Ysabel<b>Part One</b><br />
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<b>Saturday breakfast:</b><br />
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I woke up nice and early because I was excited to go on a breakfast date
with E. Sometimes it feels like we don't have time for just the two of
us anymore and I really treasure the times we go out on our dates. I suggested Cafe Ysabel since I wanted to try their breakfast menu.<br />
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E had the Kapampangan breakfast set which consisted of lengua, scrambled eggs with chorizo and rice. I had the Country breakfast set which had country fried steak, scrambled egg, hash brown, bacon and fried apples.<br />
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Imagine this place at night with candlelit candles...so romantic.<br />
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A little nook to sip your coffee while holding hands with someone special.<br />
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Hot chocolate that came with E's meal. He loved it and finished his cup in 5 minutes. No exaggeration. haha<br />
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My HEAVY breakfast! This plate could have fed two people but I tried my best and, with a little help from E, succeeded in almost finishing my meal. Only the hash brown and some eggs got left behind. hehe<br />
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This is E's delicious lengua breakfast. But what I loved more than the lengua was the eggs that came with his meal.<br />
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I have always admired Cafe Ysabel's facade. This would be a perfect place for a proposal, just set up the place with lots of twinkling tivoli lights and candles. So romantic. <br />
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<b>Cafe Ysabel </b><br />
455 P. Guevarra St.<br />
San Juan, Metro Manila<br />
(02)7269326<br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#%21/ShareTeaPhilippines">Share Tea</a> is a milk tea franchise from Taiwan and has 20 years under its belt already. I figured they must know their tea. I wanted to take advantage of Share Tea's buy one free one promo so I went there right after E and I finished breakfast. Unfortunately, they still do not have all their ingredients ready. I decided to just call in my order after dinner and pick it up. Best idea I had all day, because pandemonium greeted me when I went in their store! It was full of people availing of their promo. I was pretty glad that we just had to line up to pay since our drinks were already pre-ordered. <br />
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Free drink selection was: Taiwan classic pearl milk tea, rock salt cheese with Oolong tea and Wintermelon with jelly strings.<br />
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Funny drink cap haha <br />
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I like that they have cup holders for take-out. <br />
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Kiwi fruit jelly drink, my least favorite flavor of those we bought. Too artificial.<br />
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Handmade taro with fresh milk.. surprisingly yammy! (pardon the pun hehe) I think they have another version of taro but the version we bought has fresh milk in it. </div>
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Yup there's 12 in there! Don't look at me like that...I dropped off some milk tea for my in-laws too!<br />
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My sister M and I got to try their rock salt drinks too and I think they might be better than my gold standard Gong Cha! Yey!! :) Both the green tea and oolong versions were good. They had just the right amount of richness with the bitter tea cutting through the fat. My mom -in-law enjoyed the wintermelon tea with jelly strips, which for me tasted like pearls in string form. <br />
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<i>Bilis try niyo na! hehe</i><br />
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<b>Share Tea </b><br />
Wilson St. cor. P. Guevarra St.<br />
San Juan, Metro Manila<br />
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<b>To be continued...</b><br />
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New hair! Don't worry, I didn't straighten my hair, that's temporary. I went to my favorite salon (for haircuts) and got bangs!! <br />
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I don't know why, but I'm feeling super adventurous with my hair lately.</div>
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Anyway, I really recommend Anthony of Shuji Kida Salon. He's the only Filipino cutter in the salon so you can really specify and explain how you want your hair to turn out. A haircut takes about an hour.<br />
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Just to gross you out...This is just some of the hair he cut off my head! My hair feels so light and bouncy now. :)</div>
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