Chef’s Table Buko Pie Martini

Rockwell UTT Winner #22: CHEF’S TABLE by Chef Bruce Lim3.62    87 foodies rated 5- Awesome! I would recommend it!104 foodies rated 4- I love it!  86 foodies rated 3- We had a good time.  46 foodies rated 2- It is OK.  12 foodies rated 1- Thanks, but it could be better. This special buko pie concoction served in a martini glass is my favorite dessert at … Continue reading Chef’s Table Buko Pie Martini

De Original Jamaican Patties’ Beef Pinatubo

Rockwell UTT Winner #23: DE ORIGINAL JAMAICAN PATTIES3.60  56 foodies rated 5- Awesome! I would recommend it!96 foodies rated 4- I love it!85 foodies rated 3- We had a good time.29 foodies rated 2- It is OK.7 foodies rated 1- Thanks, but it could be better. Jamaican Pattie Shop is an all-time favorite. Even before I started the blog, their beef pattie is our comfort snack … Continue reading De Original Jamaican Patties’ Beef Pinatubo

V. Sattui Napa Valley Picnic Lunch

After Castello di Amorosa, we decided to have a picnic lunch at the V. Sattui Winery, the 2011 Winery of the Year which is owned by Dario Sattui (same owner of the Tuscan Castle). They are known not only for their pioneering wines that they were making since 1885 but also for the V. Sattui’s famous Cheese Shop and Deli … Continue reading V. Sattui Napa Valley Picnic Lunch

My First Napa Valley Experience in the Castle of Love!

Castello di Amorosa was my first Napa Valley wine tasting experience. It was a very cool wine tasting food trip made perfect by lovely foodie companions – Cheryl, Amor and Tessa. 

Villa Cafe Kapampangan Resto by Chef Sau & Chef Jam

Chef Sau and Chef Jam have finally opened a Kapampangan resto serving heirloom recipes from their families. It is aptly named “Villa” because of the old villages in Angeles — Villa Gloria and Angela — where they grew up. All the dishes we ordered were rich in taste, plated well, and had that signature Kapampangan … Continue reading Villa Cafe Kapampangan Resto by Chef Sau & Chef Jam

My Family Kitchen (MFK) – a Hidden Kapampangan Resto in Makati

My Family Kitchen (a.k.a. MFK) is the brainchild of Dada Dayrit. Here, people can taste her family’s Kapampangan signature recipes, including the delicious ensaimada. Kapampangans are known to serve yummy food without scrimping on ingredients. Taste is prioritized over price. Since the Dayrit family owns the apartment block where the restaurant is located, much of … Continue reading My Family Kitchen (MFK) – a Hidden Kapampangan Resto in Makati

Sophie’s Mom: A Modern Neighborhood Bakery

Marie Antoinette Rosal is Sophie’s Mom. Sophie is one lucky girl because her mother can create the yummiest treats. It’s a good thing then that her mom decided to open a “Homestyle Bakery and Confectionary” so that the rest of the populace can taste them. Located on the young and chic Santol St. in San … Continue reading Sophie’s Mom: A Modern Neighborhood Bakery

Chef C’s Paella de Andaluz – a New Paella Discovery!

Rockwell UTT Winner #24: CHEF C’S PAELLA DE ANDALUZ3.59 127 foodies rated 5- Awesome! I would recommend it!162 foodies rated 4- I love it!125 foodies rated 3- We had a good time.75 foodies rated 2- It is OK.19 foodies rated 1- Thanks, but it could be better. Chef C’s Paella de Andaluz is a recent paella discovery, which was introduced in Mercato Centrale by our resident … Continue reading Chef C’s Paella de Andaluz – a New Paella Discovery!

Baked by Anita Mini Gourmet Cupcakes!

Rockwell Ultimate Taste Test Winner #25: BAKED BY ANITA3.58 84 foodies rated 5- Awesome! I would recommend it!120 foodies rated 4- I love it! 105 foodies rated 3- We had a good time.50 foodies rated 2- It is OK.10 foodies rated 1- Thanks, but it could be better. Baked by Anita is dubbed as the “Queen of the Market” in Mercato Centrale. An interesting tidbit: She was … Continue reading Baked by Anita Mini Gourmet Cupcakes!

Muesli Granola Healthy Snacks :)

Rockwell UTT Winner #26: MUESLI GRANOLA KITCHEN & BAKESHOP3.58  72 foodies rated 5- Awesome! I would recommend it!75 foodies rated 4- I love it!85 foodies rated 3- We had a good time.48 foodies rated 2- It is OK.2 foodies rated 1- Thanks, but it could be better. The Muesli Granola by Celia is our favorite healthy snack when we go on a road trip. Her granola … Continue reading Muesli Granola Healthy Snacks 🙂