munchkinmommy | September 20, 2009
On Labor Day, we treated a visiting cousin from L.A. to a most unusual late afternoon snack – chocolate! – at the posh chocolate and wine bar-slash-cafe located at The Domain, Viva Chocolato. Chocolate just happens to be my middle name, in case you don’t already know. ;) It’s been over a year since our [...]
munchkinmommy | September 15, 2009
This is the second and final installment of our little gastronomic trip to Spain four days ago, right in the comfort of our very own dining room. ;) There is always room for dessert, I’ve always believed that to be true. And I sleep better at night when I cap my meal with something sweet. [...]
munchkinmommy | September 14, 2009
Hubby’s cousin, Rina, came for a short vacation with us last week. During one of our dinner conversations, we realized that she, hubby and I have one thing in common…we all long for Spanish food, namely, Paella and Canonigo. Because this is something we can’t ask visiting relatives from the Philippines to squeeze into their [...]
munchkinmommy | September 8, 2009
And by cheers, I mean “Rah! Rah! Rah!” and “Go! Go! Go!” :D A couple friend of mine allowed me to make a cake (bless them!) for their daughter’s 7th birthday celebration. Isabelle, the celebrant, wanted a cheerleading cake. This is what I came up with… It’s Vanilla Cake with buttercream filling and frosting (underneath [...]
munchkinmommy | September 3, 2009
My little girl is on her second week in Kindergarten. Unlike in pre-school, however, we now have the option for a cafeteria lunch. In her 2 years in pre-school, she was required to bring a healthy packed lunch from home. And by healthy, the school meant no chips, cookies, lunchables and chocolate of any kind [...]
