The Sinulog Festival 2015 is happening at the same time as Pope Francis' historic visit to Tacloban and Manila.This reminds me that I really have to blog now about my experience at Marco Polo Plaza which I had the good fortune of staying in while covering the US Potato Safari in mid-November of last year. With 24 storeys and 329 guest rooms, Marco Polo is the only hotel in Cebu that's situated on a hilltop. You know what this means: some good views. Loved the room they gave me, which had a tub and all the amenities.But the two beds made me wish I was sharing ... Continue Reading...
Archives for January 2015
Red Ginger 24-hour resto at City of Dreams Manila
Last night found me at City of Dreams again. Bless this place for being a short drive near me :) It was time to see more of the spots that I wasn't able to check out the last time. It was dinner time and we were hungry. The Café at Hyatt City of Dreams Manila had magnificent decor. It was eye-catching all throughout, but the lighting was too dark for what you would expect of a vibrant hotel buffet. As a result, we really couldn't appreciate all the sumptuous food laid out. If this was a mobile phone, it's on energy saving mode, LOL It was even darker in ... Continue Reading...
All set for Bakers Cup & Bakery Fair 2015!
Are you a baker, a professional chef or working in the food or baking industry? Showcase your skills at the Bakery Fair 2015’s Bakers Cup competition happening from January 20-23 at the FCBAI Baking Center, 1967 Rizal Avenue, Sta. Cruz, Manila. But first, you have to register and sign up at bakerscup.org before 2 pm of January 15, Thursday to reserve your slot in the competition. An orientation for the participants will happen on Jan. 17 from 10 am to 5 pm. The annual Bakers Cup contest features two main categories, namely the Angel Yeast Steamed Bun Competition ... Continue Reading...
Samsung Smart Oven giveaway! #annalyn10years
The Samsung Smart Oven is heaven-sent. It is a boon to busy moms who want to have an automated kitchen helper that's efficient enough to save effort and time. With its yoghurt-making and Slim Fry features, it can very well aid one's resolution to be healthy in 2015! All right, I have this trusty Smart Oven at home and have done a few dishes with it. Because this is also a microwave oven, we're always reheating daily extraordinary food like this liempo (pork belly) rolled & tied into an adobo :) The baked chicken with marble potatoes & lots of garlic from last ... Continue Reading...
Hanamaruken ramen at The Grove by Rockwell
I always pass by The Grove Rockwell on my way to Eastwood. From the outside, it looks so quiet and cozy. Finally, one Sunday I managed to drive by and step inside. Who knew that this place has the most beautiful Starbucks layout in the city? You have to see it to admire it :) But I did not stop by to have coffee or munch on chicken wings at Sunrise Buckets. Somehow I was craving for ramen and finding Hanamaruken was perfect. I was curious to try this ramen joint since it was listed by a Japanese expert as one of the Top 10 ramen restos in Manila (other brands ... Continue Reading...
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