Dairy Queen Blizzard Treat

DQ Blizzard and Sylvannas for Snack

An office mate and MRT buddy was with me for an afternoon of hanging out at Gateway Mall Food Express. It's alright to treat ourselves out every once in awhile. So here's what we got for our late afternoon snack or should I say not so healthy and definite not diet-friendly dinner?

 





What I like most about Gateway Mall Food Express is it's very accessible and there are more than enough number of food shops to choose from. I surely spend more quick afternoon and early night trips at this place. See you around!

Lee Kum Kee and Oleo Fats Cooking Demo

Lee Kum Kee and Oleo Fats Cooking Demo with Chef Bruce Lim

Our group was lucky to receive invitations for Lee Kum Kee and Oleo Fats Cooking Demo last April 18, 2013. The activity was held at #63 Industria St., Bagumbayan, Libis, Quezon City. Lee Kum Kee is one of the leading manufacturers of oriental condiments. Lee Kum Kee makes the best Oyster Sauce that brings out the best in sautéed vegetable dishes and in wide variety of food offerings.

Oleo-Fats is known for being the manufacturer of specialty food oils in the Philippines. The company's product line has grown from oils to seasonings, dressings and flavorings.

I'll share to you the yummy treats we enjoyed:

Fried Fish with Lemon Tartar Sauce Mayo

Breaded Pork chops with Sizzling Sauce Brown Gravy Mix 

Fish Fillet with Honey Garlic and Lemon Sauce

Seared Salmon with Lemon Cream Sauce Base

Breaded Chicken Cutlets with Spicy Tomato Sauce Mashed Potato

Spicy Pork Ribs

I don't have a picture of the Cheese Stick with Sauce Duo Cheese Sauce, well, I ate 'em right away! haha. Every specialty served were delicious and flavors varied from one dish to another. At the end of the demo and discussion we were given dainty desserts that tastes like Banofee. 

We received loot bags with product samples from both Lee Kum Kee and Oleo Fats. It was an indeed a fun and delicious afternoon plus we have gifts to bring home to our family. Thank you very much!

My 2013 Starbucks Planner Story

My first attempt to have a Starbucks planner was way back 2006. It was introduced to me by a former colleague. However, I failed to get one at that time. I wasn't that tough on drinking coffee and so, I had a hard time completing the required number of stickers. My next attempt was last year (2011) and luckily it was a success. Thanks to my office mates, my hubby and friends. This year, I started off early. I've been collecting stickers since first week of November. By second week of December I redeemed my green Starbucks planner and availed of a Starbucks pen for additional cost of P195. Other available colors are white and black.

     Let me show you my 2013 Starbucks Planner Story:

     Enjoy!

  There you have it. How about you, what's your 2013 Starbucks Planner story?

Grilled Tomato Katipunan Branch

     Just found these pictures this evening while arranging some files in my laptop. These were taken during a quick dinner at Grilled Tomato Katipunan. Here I'll share them with you...

Strawberry Yoghurt Drink

This only costs P65

Milo Overload P60

     For our beverage, I chose the Strawberry Yoghurt Drink and my hubby had the Milo Overload. Both were great. Between the two I like the one with strawberry better. I have this fondness for strawberries. When it comes to a strawberry drink an artificial fruity taste is a big no-no. Glad this one didn't have one. 

Beef Gyro

Beef Kebab Meal

 

     I tried their Beef Gyro; a Gyro or Gyro sandwich is a thin pita bread filled with slices of tomato, onion and meat. It tasted good even if the plating is not attractive. My hubby had the Beef Kebab Meal. He didn't enjoy his meal. He was a bit disappointed with the serving portion and presentation of the dish. The cost of the meal was P100 and we paid P65 for the Gyro. Funny that the beverages turned out to be the stars of the show rather than the Kebab dishes.

      For those who want to check out the menu, just check out this link: 

http://www.munchpunch.com/6229/grilled-tomato-tomas-morato/menu

     Thank you for visiting my blog! :)

 

Café Via Mare Experience

      Are you familiar with the restaurant Café Via Mare? I made a short review of the place and their delicious Beef Caldereta Meal. Check out the full article published in notecook.com. Here's the link:

 http://notecook.com/soup/cafe-via-mare-experience/

Here are product pictures:

Thank you! ♥

McDonald's Kiddie Crew 2012

     It was a usual Saturday afternoon in our household. When we were done with our lunch, my kids watched their favorite cartoon on television. I glanced at their faces and realized that they looked bored. The other night, my younger son counted how many more days he has to wait before school starts on our wall calendar. I felt that I have to find a way to make this summer vacation a totally different experience for my children.

     The same night we went to McDonald's Katipunan Branch and I saw the store's announcement for McDonald's Kiddie Crew 2012. It is McDonald's annual summer activity for kids. McDonald's care so much for children and they show it through the  McDonald's Kiddie Crew 2012 program. Wherein they teach children the importance of team work, friendship and cleanliness. At an early age kids will learn how to value hard work while having fun. Registration is until April 30, 2012 in participating McDonald's stores. McDonald's Kiddie Crew 2012 is a 5-day workshop where kids will learn how to greet customers the McDonald's way, on-floor training, art work and serving the customers in the drive-thru and front counter stations. For only P550, kids will experience a meaningful vacation. Registration fee includes free bag, shirt, ID with lace and cap plus free snacks.

     At first, my hubby was hesitant of the idea of enrolling our kids. He was worried that our boys won't participate well but I convinced him eventually to give it a try. And again, it only proves that mothers know best...because our kids enjoyed the workshop so much. Our boys went through the April 20-27, 2012 schedule and trained (or I better say played) for 2 hours per day. 

L-R, my cousin Analee, my younger son Allen and his "Kuya" Ian

Hi Ronald McDonald!

Ian, posing at the front counter station

Good job, Allen!

So sweet...he smiled and said "Thank you for coming, please come again."

     Don't worry parents, before the workshop there will be an orientation. During the orientation, there will be a short tour inside the store, distribution of uniforms and of course a detailed discussion on everything our little kids will do during the workshop.

Orientation on April 21, 2012, Sunday

Distribution of shirt, cap and bag

     On the last day of the workshop is a mini graduation. Kids receive their certificates, eat their favorite McDonald's meal, sing, dance, play and receive special awards.

My sons' certificates:

Ian's special awards:

L-R Best Runner and Best Drive-thru Assembler

Allen's special awards:

L-R Best in Front Counter and Best Drive-thru Assembler

         Kids also sang the Make it Happen song and danced the Ronald McDonald dance. They ate a McChicken meal...

     That's not all! Remember, the last day of the workshop is called the Kiddie Crews' MINI graduation right? That's because McDonald's Kiddie Crew 2012 will be having a GRAND graduation. Yes, a grand graduation! All McDonald's Kiddie Crews will join in one big event where there will be more games, food, songs and dance numbers and... loads of FUN. Tickets for the grand graduation will be given at the McDonald's branch where your kid had his workshop.We're waiting for our tickets. Thank you McDonald's for the happiness you continuously bring to my children.

40% OFF Banana Leaf Asian Cafe: P500 Worth of Food and Drinks for only P300

40% OFF Banana Leaf Asian Cafe: P500 Worth of Food and Drinks for only P300

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