manor lobbyOriginally uploaded by annalyn. I like being surprised. And what a pleasant surprise it is when you're prepared to take your lunch in the office and then a long-lost friend calls you to say she's treating you for lunch...in motel row.Xtine had excitedly told me she had stopped working at the resort and was now working at this chain of motels-turned-into-wholesome-hotels. "That's great," I gushed in reply. What I wasn't prepared for was walking up the long driveway with my hair down and my shades on lest somebody accuse me of being in the "wrong" place, at ... Continue Reading...
IMBB 11 – Beanie Burger
000_0197Originally uploaded by annalyn. It had to take Karen to wake me up from my stupor... time for the monthly IMBB! I had planned to join the event but I must have mixed up the dates, I thought it was on the 27th yet. Luckily I had already brought the ingredient for the main theme which was... beans. From scouring my stock of food books and magazines, I noticed that most Filipino recipes calling for the use of beans have a strong Spanish influence. There's the pochero, pata con setas and the calandracas. But in the Philippines itself, we have lots of bean varieties ... Continue Reading...
Shanghai Food Without Flying to Shanghai at Suzhou Dimsum
In my quest to find new food discoveries, I like stumbling into places that are off the beaten track... preferably places that have not been written in the lifestyle section of the major newspapers. What is wrong with this you may ask? Nothing really...it's just that some of the restos turn out to be a bigger hype than the dishes they are trying to promote, either because they can afford to hire a publicist or happen to be well-connected with the media. I believe the best gauge for determining whether a place is worthy of your tastebuds is still word of mouth. Such ... Continue Reading...
Things that didn’t make it on the news
I welcome any excuse to get away from the computer for a while and so it was a blessing when me and the bosses attended the Manila Overseas Press Club Gala Night in the august halls of Malacanang last Wednesday. What transpired during this event made it on the news the next day but still, it's worthwhile to go for the chance to see the much-maligned President up close, hobnob with the so-called "power personalities" and then witness the absolute look of boredom on everyone's face because dinner has not been served at 9 p.m.To begin with, it's hard going to the Palace ... Continue Reading...
Merry, Happy, Full!
newyears' dinnerOriginally uploaded by annalyn. I've never really liked New Year's celebrations because I dread the sounds of firecrackers on the streets.In fact this time I wanted to check in a hotel with the whole family just so I can have it in peace and quiet. However, a friend said New Year's feng shui required that I stay at home, open all the windows to bring in luck, wear a polka-dotted dress and lay out all the food on the table. So I did!It turned out to be enjoyable.My son slept through the fireworks but the twins and me had fun dancing after the clock ... Continue Reading...
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