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Strange names Pinoy parents give their kids

December 29, 2013 ·

When the 2013 UPCAT results were released last week, local netizens made a fiesta out of the name of one successful examinee Sincerely Yours '98. She's nicknamed Truly and has two other siblings: Spaghetti '88 and Macaroni '85. The numbers stand for their date of birth. Spaghetti '88 has since gotten married and has a son named Cheese Pimiento. And here's the birth cert (photo & details via my kumare Ivy Lisa Mendoza) Our friend, Prof. Rolando de la Cruz, CEO of Darwin International School in Bulacan where Sincerely Yours (nicknamed Truly) graduated, ... Continue Reading...

Filed Under: Blah-blahs Tagged: Darwin International School, rolando de la cruz, sincerely yours pascual, spaghetti '88, strange pinoy names

Congrats to our Physiogel winners!

December 27, 2013 ·

1. Maricel Fajardo 2. Istin Dizon Paigna 3. Jelo Manongsong 4. Pau-pau Alagao 5. Nyrac Selarom You win this: ... Continue Reading...

Filed Under: Blog Promotion Tagged: blog giveaways, blog giveaways philippines, giveaway, manila giveaway, physiogel philippines

Best food for potluck , Pinoy-style

December 23, 2013 ·

Now that it's Christmas, my 3 1/2 year old toddler seems to find a reason to ask for toys everyday. She doesn't yet know what a big deal Xmas is but toys are everywhere every time we go to the mall. Unfortunately, my killjoy mom instincts are finely tuned and I don't encourage her when she says "Lalaloopzy! .... Barbie!" or else my wallet will go pfft. When the urge to point at every toy happens, I divert her attention. She's happy enough to play with a real dog, for instance... But food? Food is another matter. We find excuse to gorge and spoil ourselves with ... Continue Reading...

Filed Under: Munchin' Tagged: best food for potlucks, best food to bring for potlucks, boneless lechon, boneless lechon belly, Dimpy's, Filipino Christmas, Filipino potluck, Pinoy Christmas, Pinoy Christmas 2013, pixie's sinugba, potluck dishes, potluck recipes, top potluck dishes

Nutcracker Xmas Encore at Bizu!

December 19, 2013 ·

Nutcracker Xmas Encore at Bizu!

Nothing impresses at the Christmas table than Bizu Patisserie's bestselling specialties. Their 2013 collection is not only eyecatching but also tasteful and spells classy all around. Melchor Croquembouche makes for a grand holiday table centerpiece. A lovely tower of profiteroles filled with pastry cream dipped in white and dark chocolate. Choose between an 18-inch tall croquembouche with 130 cream puffs or a 12- inch tall croquembouche with 60 cream puffs. The Chestnut Cake, on the other hand, is a combination of chestnut cremeaux, moist speculoos cake and ... Continue Reading...

Filed Under: Munchin' Tagged: Bizu, Bizu branches in Metro Manila, bizu catering, Bizu Patisserie, bizu patisserie manila, macarons manila

Brownies! Unlimited new flavors

December 19, 2013 ·

I was out of the country when PR folks of Brownies! Unlimited delivered their delectable treats to the house. I did not even get to see or taste it because my kids finished it in no time..... they love sweets & the one from BU must be that good! Brownies! Unlimited has revamped their packaging and now offers 12 better, bolder, freshly made brownie combos for the sweet-toothed. Here's the new flavors as seen in the box of 10: Rocky Road Packed with a whole lot of crunch, this brownie comes topped with toasted cashew nuts and fluffy marshmallows for ... Continue Reading...

Filed Under: Press Release Tagged: brownie recipe, brownies unlimited, brownies unlimited branchesm brownies unlimited franchise, brownies unlimited philippines

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Nami Art Gallery opened its group exhibition “BLOOM” at the ground floor activity center of OPUS on May 13, bringing together works by respected Filipino artists and more than 40 contemporary artists. The exhibition features works by Raul Lebajo, ... Continue Reading...

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