A Rainbow Colored Mother's Day Gift!

Thinking of a colorful way to treat your mom this Mother's Day?

A Sweet Foodie Way to Say "I Love You" this Valentines' Day

Thinking of a sweet, unique and romantic way to say "I Love You" this Valentines' Day? :) 

25 Best Food Gifts This Christmas Pt 5

Still not done with Christmas Shopping? 

Here are some last minute food gifts you can sport for that last minute shopping. :)

25 Best Food Gifts This Christmas Pt 4

No time to bake and gunning for last minute orders? :) 


Here's part 4 of my 25 Best Food Gifts this Christmas! This list will surely help you with your last minute shopping!

25 Best Food Gifts This Christmas Pt 3

Short on cash and avoiding the mall traffic this weekend? 


Why not get busy in the kitchen for your Christmas gifts instead? :)

25 Best Food Gifts This Christmas Pt 2

Are you in search for the sweetest Christmas gifts this season?

Here's part 2 of my 25 Best Food Gifts This Christmas:

Two Sisters and One Happy Cake Colored My Day

When you're having a bad day, it helps to have a surprising slice of a very happy cake. 

25 Best Food Gifts This Christmas Pt 1

Are you in need of food gifts this Christmas for those massive gift givings or for your foodie friends? 


Here's part 1 of my 25 Best Food Gifts This Christmas. :)

Gilmore Girls: A Thousand Yellow Daisies Wedding Proposal

I used to be a voracious subscriber to the mother-daughter hit TV series, Gilmore Girls. 

(photo courtesy of tvfanatic.com)

Have you guys watched an episode? I love this show especially their exchange of witty conversations. I especially love the brilliance of Rory, Lorelai's daughter. Anyway, I wanted to share with you one of their most romantic episodes - Max's Wedding Proposal to Lorelai (see video clip below). 

The Random Oreo Story

Back in 2nd year college, I shared a locker with a friend in school. If you've seen how many books I used carry in school, I'm sure you'll be more than willing to give me a locker. :P

 (photo courtesy of flickr.com)

10-10-10 Monthsary Gift: Scalloped Potatoes from Scratch

Yesterday it was 10-10-10 day :)

There's an interesting project called One Day on Earth that asks people from all over the world to simultaneously document their own 10-10-10 story in order to create a 10-10-10 world film. I tried documenting my own by taking videos but I don't think my 10-10-10 day was so ground shaking since I had to be stuck at home for more than half the day due to the weather. Booo!


Anyway, since 10-10-10 also meant our monthsary, I decided to cook up something in the kitchen for RJ. We've been eating out a lot so it was a nice change and I just wanted to show him that I can cook (and not just bake)! He's a better cook than I am. :P


I took out my trusty FOOD cookbook and decided to make Scalloped Potatoes from scratch as a monthsary gift. My ate helped me out on this one too so that I can take pictures occasionally. 

Boiling the Potatoes with Garlic, Salt, Pepper and Milk

I Love You in Red Balloons

Since my post a few days ago had something to do with high school, this real life story is another excerpt from my high school days. 


I was in third year at this time. All classes had Homeroom Teachers and Assistant Homeroom Teachers. In the middle of the year, the Homeroom Teacher of one of the sections suddenly had to leave. Her name, if I remember correctly, was Ms. Dana. She was also our class' English teacher and I really loved her. She was petite, friendly and she always wore a big lovely smile for everyone. 


On her last day in school, her partner Assistant Homeroom Teacher (Sir Andre) and her homeroom class organized a small surprise for her on the field. Our high school has a huge field in the middle and our classrooms were located on the 3rd floor of the building beside it. 

High School Field

Personalized Night Lights

I was always a fan of personalized and do-it-yourself gifts because it just feels more special. 


When I was in high school, I decided to sleepover in my sister's room. I was thinking of a gift for a friend back then as we were about to sleep. A sudden Eureka moment came to me when I caught sight of her night lamp which looked similar to this:

Night Light (photo courtesy of powerbeauty.com)

Got Beat Up Before The Most Kilig "Happy Birthday" On Air

How would you feel if your birthday falls on the exact day of your sparring finals? I guess we'll be singing happy birthday with a black eye. :P


It was back in 2006 in my 1st year of college and my birthday was also the day of my Arnis sparring finals. (Arnis is a Philippine Martial Art that was used as self-defense by pre-Spanish Filipinos.) What the hell, I get to be beaten up on my birthday! 

photo courtesy of mobfunda.net

I Brought Home a Canned Tarsier from Bohol as a Souvenir

Last June, I finally decided to go to my dream vacation spot - Bohol. 


Yes, Bohol has always been on my mind ever since my friend Mica told me stories about their Bohol trip back in grade school or high school. She told me about snorkeling, tarsiers, the chocolate hills, river cruise, the seafood and all. Ever since then, I told myself that I would, one day, go to Bohol myself.

Philippine Tarsier from Bohol. Aren't they SO CUTE??? 

RJ's Birthday & Fondant Cakes Part 3

In case you weren't able to catch part 1 and part 2 of this three part blog entry click here: part 1 and part 2.


September 10 is a very special date for us since it's a double celebration: RJ's birthday and our monthsary! Since it was a double celebration, I wanted to make it extra special. I baked him a chocolate fondant cake (my first ever! good thing Fred helped me) and treated him out for buffet. I wanted to go for Spirals since that's our dream buffet. After inquiring about their buffet cost per head, I wanted to stab myself with a fork (it's Php2565 per head for Friday dinner). I guess Spirals will just have to wait. Haaay. 

Spirals, Sofitel (photo courtesy of clariztanganco.wordpress.com)

RJ's Birthday & Fondant Cakes Part 2

This is part 2 of RJ's Birthday & Fondant Cakes. I posted the first part yesterday, click here! 


After a heavy delicious lunch at Balkan Express (I'll write about this soon!), we went back to our Fondant Cake Project. Now it's time to make the fondant part of the cake. 

RJ's Birthday & Fondant Cakes Part 1

After much prodding, RJ finally said that his only birthday wish is to blow out birthday candles. 


With this in mind, I decided to bake my first ever fondant cake for his birthday. During my crazy grocery day last Monday for his mom's arrival, I already bought the stuff I needed for the birthday cake and the fondant. When I shared my plan to my friend, he suggested baking at Fred's kitchen. Light bulb moment! Good idea friend! 

Meet the Parents

Last Sunday, RJ texted me that his mom just arrived. He further added that she brought something for me and that she wanted to meet me for dinner. *insert scary sound effects* Ten ten teeeeeeen! I swear, the first image that came to mind was the movie poster of Ben Stiller's "Meet the Parents." 

Jacket Embroidered: My Adventures with a Needle & Thread

Sometimes it's really the thought that counts. 


Okay, I'm just saying that to make me feel better about a gift I gave RJ in June. Hahaha. 


Since June marked the start of the rainy season, I wanted to get him a really nice jacket that he can easily throw on before heading out. After scouring Glorietta and Landmark, I finally found the perfect classy but simple jacket for RJ!