Market Manila Eyeball !

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Topics: Blogging

The Eyeball Menu Bruschetti: (I love these specially the portabella ones) Portabella mushroom with truffle oil Eggplant and basil with balsamic vinegar Asparagus and soft boiled quail egg in brown butter vinaigrette Stuffed squash blossoms Pizza (made in their pugon/pizza oven): (I was surprised that they have pugon/ wood fire pizzas served here) Pizza Neapolitan Pizza Pizza Margherita Meat: Pugon Roasted Porkloin with ricotta, thyme and sundried tomatoes Pasta: Dried pasta – Penne with italian fennel sausage Fresh pasta – fettuccine with mushrooms and garlic Salad: Mixed greens with prosciutto crudo, melons, and lemon mustard vinaigrette (I wished that it was a sit down event so that we can enjoy the food a little better… … (Marketman- not sure how many was the official count for that EB) It was a showcase of desserts and the bouquet of roses created by Marketman added to the dessert seduction. … According to Marketman, the budbud kabog recipe came from a lady in Cebu who has been making it for 30+ years, If you don’t know why these suman souvenirs were controversial, check out these related MM posts: >> Gi Bogbog ko sa Kabog!!!

[Fort Ilocandia #2] The Youngest Quester @ Microsoft CIO 5th Quest

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Topics: Ilocos

I’m sure you won’t remember this already but I’ll share with you our 3 day adventure during the 5th Microsoft CIO Summit last Oct.
…I have a video of this trip and I’ll process it and upload it when I’m done with the editing. … It was good that we were seated all the way back because there are times that momma have to breast feed you.

[Fort Ilocandia #1] a Fort Ilocandia Affair

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Topics: Ilocos

That is why all around the vicinity, you can see chinese poster, chinese rates and chinese TV stations, that would make you feel out-of-place in your own home country. … They have a hot air balloon for P900/person/flight (P1,400 on weekends) where the balloon would rise up to 20 meters above the ground and you can enjoy it for 15 minutes. There is a firing range (P550/ shot), golf driving range (P600/hour), paint ball (1,000/hour/ 100 rounds), wind surfing (P300/hr), and an all terrain vehicle (P550/ 20 mins) where there is a sandy track along the beach.

Abe means good filipino food!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food

This is part of the LJC group of companies and you should not be surprised to see some of the menu items from Cafe Adriatico, Bistro Remedios, etc. etc. What I like about this is that it serves true Filipino food and I always believe that Campampangan dishes are the authentic Filipino food that have little influence from our colonizers.
…I would rate this a 4.5 overall because of the overall ambiance, quality of food, value for money and friendly service.

The Good Body by Eve Ensler (creator of Vagina Monologues)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Musicals

NEW VOICE COMPANY PREMIERES EVE ENSLER’S “THE GOOD BODY” The New Voice Company, fresh from its success in Singapore with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Aspects of Love, premieres a brand new, provocative, hilarious play at the Music Museum on November 10 and 11 – Eve Ensler’s THE GOOD BODY. … THE GOOD BODY talks about our tortured relationships with our weight, body image and self-acceptance – with voices of women from L.A. to Kabul : A young Latina candidly critiques her humiliating “spread”, a stubborn layer of fat that she calls “a second pair of thighs”. … Along the way, Eve also introduces us to women who have found a hard-won peace with their bodies: an African mother who celebrates each individual body as a sign of nature’s diversity, and Indian woman who delights in her curves.

[Dear Awesome Planet #6] Viaje Del Sol Itinerary

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Manila Life

Regards, Glenn, OAP Reader Related Posts: [Dear Awesome Planet #1] Best of the Philippines in 30 days [Dear Awesome Planet #2] Golden Sunset Resort, Calatagan [Dear Awesome Planet #3] My Favorite Blogs about the Philippines [Dear Awesome Planet #4] Out-of-town Recommendations and “Not to Miss” Restaurants [Dear Awesome Planet #5] a few photography and blogging questions
…(In between, check out the other places in the viaje del sol index) 12nn — Lunch @ Ugu Bigyan 3pm — Coffee at Carlito’s Workshop before 5pm — Enroute to Manila if you are just going on a day tour. … Regards, Viaje del Sol Index (April 2006) Sitio de Amor Conversations [Viaje del Sol] [Viaje del Sol] Welcome to Tahanan ni Aling Meding (December 2006) [Viaje del Sol Series.1] Breakfast @ Kusina Salud [Viaje del Sol Series.2] Step into Nina’s Kusina Salud [Viaje del Sol Series.3] “Starbucks” stop @ Jay’s Kinabuhayan Cafe [Viaje del Sol Series.4] Postcards from Kinabuhayan Cafe [Viaje del Sol Series.5] The Charm of Kubli Springs [Viaje del Sol Series.6] Sumptuous Lunch @ Ugu Bigyan!

Chef Tony’s Popcorn-Fest

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Topics: Food

The nuts add texture and serve as the neutralizer for the sweetness of the popcorn to prevent “suya” (i just can’t think of the english term for this, it is at the tip of my tongue!). … Penny just mentioned that the peppermint flavor and macadamia choco swirl popcorns will be its Christmas limited edition but where was it that we are now trying out his variety of popcorn? … Lastly, I suggested for Chef Tony to come out with a special assorted tub where you can have 3-4 flavors in one big tub.

The Blogging Gospel of Yuga

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Topics: Blogging

The intent is to inspire other Filipinos out there on the power of blogging and to give a glimpse on the blogging life of the blogging idols in the Philippines. … For those of you who are not following his blog, just watch the video to get a glimpse of one of the pioneer pro-bloggers in the Philippines. He revealed some of his blogging secrets and keys to his success 🙂 Check this out: Clipcast Director’s Gallery: The Blogging Gospel of Yuga If you have a slow connection, just let the video download first before playing the entire 4mins+ show.

My Kaya Addiction

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Topics: Food

Put it with butter and toast it together, and you will have your own Kaya toast right in your own home!
… Authentic Ya Kun Kaya’s Ingredients : Eggs, sugar, Coconut milk and pandan with no preservatives added nor artificial colorings and flavorings. Toast Box Hainanese Kaya with Honey Ingredients: Fresh eggs, Fresh coconut extract, refined sugar, modified starch and approved colours E102, E110, E133…

Sa In Yo

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Topics: #Restaurants

I have a good feeling going to In-yo, since it’s a filipino house converted into a restaurant and a promising Nino Laus as head chef. … “In the midst of a busy and fast-paced society, we wanted to bring a piece of the province’s relaxed and peaceful atmosphere thru the creation of a restaurant with a homely feel paired with a contemporary eclectic Asian design (most of the furnitures that you’ll see in the resto are either re-used from the old house or given as gifts from friends and family who travels around asia). … ” “Btw, you will also see on the inside walls of the restaurant original artworks from well known artists in different media such as paintings, photography and sculptures (for the art lovers out there, you may purchase anything you find fit for your home).