[Kawayan Cove #1] Bamboo Beach @ Kawayan Cove

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Topics: Batangas

Gradient: perfectly gradual slope Waves: calm and small waves action Currents: No noticeable currents near the shoreline Underwater obstructions: Mostly sand, and some rocks near the edges Marine life: Plenty of fishes that you can feed.
… Beach Evaluation Guide by Allen Staley Technically the beach maybe defined as the area from the shoreline up to the natural sand area and if developed/landscaped shaded with other amenities up to 50 meters beyond the natural sand area. … The only finer white sand beaches I have seen are in Palawan and it took a microscope before one could say for sure which sand was finer and whiter.

Krispy Kreme in Manila

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Topics: Food

Dear Sir Anton, Krispy Kreme, America’s favorite doughnut, is finally opening in the Philippines on Nov. 30, with its first store at the City Center, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.
…Now, I’m not sure I’m qualified to be part of the “media” but I’ll be glad to get a first hand taste of these fresh doughnuts 🙂 Krispy Kreme will finally open on nov. 30 in the City Center the Fort. … In the US, it was rumored that a guy, Rob Perugin, camped out for 17 days to get this one year supply. (see Krispy Kreme Mania ) I thought about it for a minute, and said to myself, would I want to get fat for a year?

“The Good Body”, Review

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Musicals

Don’t get me wrong… the entire show was very entertaining from the moment Pinky Amador started her monologue and showed her belly button to Eve’s last entry #18 in her diary about Afghan Women eating ice cream illegally.
…I originally thought it was all about women’s obsession on her stomach but it attacks issues on women’s obsession in conforming to society’s standard of beauty defined by a slim and young body.
… Now, this is where I can’t relate: why women around the world have been “programmed” to hate their body for what it is and always strive to make it a “good body” as defined by society.

[Fort Ilocandia #3] The Sand Dunes of Ilocos

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Ilocos

To end my Fort Ilocandia series, I would like to share with you my experience of going to the famous Sand Dunes of Ilocos. … This Desert in the North is famous because this is the setting of Fernando Poe’s Panday desert scenes and you can just imagine it when you are already in this place.
…I experienced for the first time what they call the “presence” walk where you don’t think about the future nor the past but just think and be grateful for the present.

The Good Burger

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Topics: Food

They also serve chicken patty for those who would like to be healthy and still get a taste of the real meat.
…But you can call in advance to order your burger so that you can just pick it up ala drive through along C5 🙂 But be sure to get it when you do order or else, the staff in charge might pay for it or maybe somebody will not get a fresh cooked burger!
…I wanted to try the silly burger which is composed of chopped siling labuyo, garlic, sour cream and cheese but I needed to have space for dinner so will just get it next time around.

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.