Birthday Freebies (Part 2)

| July 18, 2011

Over the weekend, I continued to celebrate my birthday with my family. *big smile* I took full advantage of 2 birthday freebies that had a July 17 expiration date. Sadly, two freebies (with purchase requirement), I had no choice but to let expire. I can’t allow myself to balloon into the version of myself prior [...]

Birthday Freebies (Part 1)

| July 14, 2011

I recently celebrated my birthday. About a week before my birthday, I started receiving very nice presents from different food establishments.  The presents came in the form of certificates or coupons giving me free dessert, free entree, free appetizer, or a very generous discount.  How did I get them, I signed up for their e-clubs [...]

Pilipinas Food Trip #15: Fish Out of Water

| April 12, 2011

Here’s a nice little break from cakes for all of you.  What do you say I take y’all back with me to the Philippines for a gastronomic food trip.  Fasten your seatbelts!  I take that back. The more appropriate thing to say in this case  is, “Loosen your belts!”  Here we go! One of the [...]

Pilipinas Food Trip #14: Gelatissimo

| February 27, 2011

One of the better desserts we had during our vacation in the Philippines was at  Gelatissimo in uber posh Greenbelt 5.  The funny thing is, Gelatissimo is an Australian company.  Once you get over that tiny bit of fact, you can go ahead and gastronomically transport yourself to Italy via their gelato. ;) I instantly [...]

Pilipinas Food Trip #11: Kusina Felecitas – Vigan, Ilocos Sur

| January 23, 2011

From December 20-24, my family raced through the provinces of Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte.  It was an amazing race alright!  Our first pit stop was at the Villa Angela Heritage House in Vigan, Ilocos Sur and it was a stop we were more than eager to make!  For the non-Filipinos who might be reading [...]