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Good times at the Kitchen, and some thoughts of a frustrated food blogger

March 27, 2012 – 11:26 pm

(..and by “Kitchen” I meant that restaurant in Greenbelt 3, not really that area in the house where you cook food.)

These photographs have been in my drafts far too long, waiting for some text to come along with them, perhaps a review of the place and the food. But I realize now that the food review is not going to come anytime soon I might as well just post the photographs.

Here’s a bunch I took from a lunch date at Kitchen in Greenbelt 3, months ago, when Mae was visiting Pinas from Singapore. (I still can’t believe she’s re-locating to Manila again very soon!)

I love taking photos, but describing food is just.. beyond me. My friends and I, at one point, even joked about how we’re never going to be food bloggers. We tried.

When I was single, living on my own taught me how to cook for myself, and now, being married has forced me to level-up my cooking. So I’ve been learning to cook some dishes alright, but I don’t know what they’re called. Inasmuch as I want to share my culinary escapades here, I don’t know how to write about food. I tried. (And lol, NO, I’m not linking it up haha.)

Conversations at home would go like,

Husband: What are we having for dinner hun?
Riz: Hmm.. it’s something chicken.
Husband: Fried chicken?
Riz: No, it’s not fried. It has potatoes, carrots, ham and creamy sauce.
Husband: Ohh. Sounds good!

Few days later I’d find out that what I cooked is called Chicken Ala King pala. Or some hybrid of it.

I really should just take photographs.

Anyway, don’t you just love using the word “photographs” instead of “pictures”? It’s soo Audrey Hepburn. :)

Visit the Kitchen at Greenbelt 3, their Sundried Tomato Pesto is very.. authentic!

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7/52: Caramel sundae & some Mcdo lovin’

March 22, 2012 – 8:41 pm

*This is part of my 52 Saturdays Project

Last Saturday we found happiness in a cup of caramel sundae. Yep, all for the price of 25 pesos! (Hey, that’s way cheaper than Magnum!)

We practically stayed in bed the whole Saturday morning, and since the husband had to prepare for a message he was going to preach in Youth Worship the following day, we had to stay at home the whole day too. Hey, I have no complaints. I loooove staying at home on a Saturday, and I find it so endearing when my husband ignores me because he’s too engrossed studying God’s Word. Even more endearing when he finally stands up there and shares what he learned. <3

That was an awesome Saturday as it is, but later in the afternoon, he decided to take a study break and grab some sundae. Ang saya ko lang! It’s like the icing on my cake, or, shall I say, the caramel fudge on my sundae. (Haha I’m so witty!) So yay I brought the camera with me and took photographs. After all, I’m starting to get bored with my Saturday-at-home shots!

I’ve been learning a lot about simplicity and contentment these days. Last Saturday was one of those days when you realize that happiness doesn’t have to cost too much. Sometimes, they even come free.

So hey, do yourself a favor, take a break from whatever you’re doing, satisfy that craving, and make sure to bring along someone who makes you smile!

(Friday na! Ang bilis!)

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Afters Espresso & Desserts, we found our new happy place

March 10, 2012 – 12:09 pm

There’s this new place in Tomas Morato called “Afters” which we accidentally discovered one Sunday night. We were really aiming for Bubble Tea, but as we were placed in the waiting list (at 11pm! Por que!), we decided to hang out somewhere else. Preferably, a more quiet place where we can talk and have coffee.

The best discoveries are those which happened by accident, so it seems. We ended up a few blocks from Bubble Tea, in this quaint little cafe near the intersection of Tomas Morato and Roces. We’ve been hanging out there since (we brought more friends!), and each night at Afters has so far been epic. ;)

I love that in Afters, you can have gelato AND espresso in one place—have one or the other, or you can have them together! The Affogato is my favorite, it’s a scoop of vanilla gelato submerged in one shot of espresso goodness.

Ahhh. I think I’m in love. 

Still, the best part of every dining or coffee experience is the company of friends. I happen to be blessed with a bunch of crazy ones I can be my-crazy-self with, laugh with, grow in faith with..

..and entrust my husband to. LOL. (Obviously, my husband is fitting right in!)

Cheers to discovering new places, epic nights, and friendship!

Seems to me like we’ll keep coming back. Check out After’s Facebook page.

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Changes, inside jokes, and caffeine fix

December 16, 2011 – 2:23 pm

Between work, church, and family, it’s quite a challenge for me to squeeze in my schedule spending time with old friends and colleagues. Which is why I love friendships that transcend time and distance, the kind which doesn’t need too much effort keeping because you know that no matter how far you’ve come, and how long the time spent apart, you can always pick up where you left off.

I guess that’s why I love Joni & Mae and this threesome that we’ve effortlessly become since 2007. We hardly see each other and this blog has been a witness to those rare times. So when we finally got together last Monday after so many failed attempts, it’s inevitable that I give this a much-deserved blog space. ;)

Three beautiful things, Joni, Mae & Riz edition:

1. I was wearing a wedding gown the last time I saw these girls, that is, four months ago. M didn’t have a boyfriend at that time, but now she does. And J’s relationship, after 5 years, is still as solid as ever. It’s amazing how things can dramatically change in a year, while some things have lovingly remained steady and constant.

2. Three years down the line, we still joke about being frustrated food bloggers. Not everything lasts forever, but sometimes, some inside jokes do.

3. After we had dinner, we had our caffeine fix at Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. Our choices of drinks made me smile: M ordered a hot Tea Latte,  J had Green Tea, and I had an iced Caramel Machiatto. Too different, and yet somehow the same. Much like the three of us.

I hope I get to spend more time with them, but I love how it *seems* like we’ve grown significantly older and wiser everytime we see each other.

Til the next session, ladies. Much love!

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