Saturday, September 20, 2014

Cafe France: Gourmet Sandwiches


My sis was invited to try Cafe France new Gourmet Sandwiches and she brought me along to try them too. I love sandwiches and so does my family and friends. My mom loves their Chunky Chicken and would always order it when we eat at Cafe France. 

They served us different kinds of sandwiches, Mandarin BBQ Beef, Rib Eye Steak, Crispy Shrimp, Hickory Chicken, Oriental Baked Chicken and No Meat. My personal favorite are Crispy Shrimp and Mandarin BBQ Beef. The Marketing Head's personal favorite is also Crispy Shrimp.

Crispy Shrimp
 The Crispy Shrimp is made up of Crunchy beer-battered plump shrimps smothered in a sweet and tangy honey-mustard sauce, with fresh tomatoes and lettuce.

Mandarin BBQ Beef
 The Mandarin BBQ Beef is made up of Tender slices of brisket with a sweet and tangy barbecue citrus sauce, complemented with orange slices.

 Thank you Cafe France for the wonderful snack time. We all had a great time and the food was very delicious.






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((The photos aren't mine. Credits to the owners)) 

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

PR: Breeze ActivBleach calls on moms to join 1Laba Day



Breeze ActivBleach calls on moms to join 1Laba Day

Breeze ActivBleach is treating mommies across the country to a day off from their laundry chores with the simultaneous nationwide event 1Laba Day happening on August 28. Moms in barangays throughout Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao are invited to head to 1Laba Day venues and let Breeze’s revolutionary ActivBleach take care of their stained clothes while they take part in exciting activities Breeze has in store for them to celebrate every mother’s hard work and love for her family.

With 1 Laba Day, Breeze aims to wash 1 million stains using Breeze ActivBleach, which removes even the toughest of stains in just one wash. Participating moms can enjoy their ultimate laundry day-off as Breeze treats them to various entertainment activities, while the Breeze Laba Ladies and Laba Machines, sponsored by campaign partners Electrolux, White Westinghouse, Whirpool and LG, will take care of washing their clothes.

Simultaneous 1Laba Day events will happen in Metro Manila (Pasig, Marikina, Quezon City, Pasay), North Luzon (Tarlac, Pangasinan), South Luzon (Laguna, Cavite), Visayas (Cebu), and Mindanao (Davao).

Breeze with ActivBleach is the first and only detergent brand with 4-enzyme technology to remove more types of stains with less effort and time. It even has a unique active system for better foam profile and quicker lather, plus percarbonate TAED bleach that takes out bleachable stains without harming the environment. 

Be a part of the Breeze 1 Laba Day event and see for yourself how Breeze with ActivBleach removes 1 million stains in just one wash. Like the official Breeze Facebook page (@BreezePhilippines) and join the online promos to get the chance to win washing machines from partner brands. Consumers can also get free Breeze gift packs for every purchase of an Electrolux, Whirlpool and LG washing machine.  



Friday, May 30, 2014

Minerva's Cajun Shack

It was the first time I heard about Minerva's Cajun Shack and I was excited to try the food that they will be serving. When we went there the place had a nice vibe and the decorations was nice and cool.



The food that they served were:

Blackened Salmon Salad
It was a bit peppery for me since I'm not a fan of spicy food but I still loved how the salmon was cooked just right.


The pasta was very yummy and tasty, the spices go well together and the overall flavor of it was delicious.


Rockefeller Oyster
This dish is my personal favorite. The oyster was very delicious and it doesn't have the weird taste of salty sand.


Meat lovers will love this dish, the meat was soft and oozing with 'yumminess'. If your family loves meat you guys will definitely be happy with it's 14 slices, ready to be eaten. Delicious!



Overall we were all happy and went hope will full stomachs.


Credits to the pictures to: Kathy Kenny Ngo, her blog: http://www.lifeiskulayful.com/

Monday, May 26, 2014

Red Crab Alimango House

My family loves seafood that's why I was excited when I was invited to a food review in Red Crab Alimango House. I saw different reviews about Red Crab and a lot are saying that their food is delicious and definitely worth trying and going back for the second time. When we went to Red Crab, they served us different dishes that was very delicious.



The dishes that were served:

The Seafood Salpicao
Crispy baby squid with dilis
Binalot sa Buro Medley
Pinais na GG
Red crab in coconut sauce
The Manila's Pork Ribs


Everything that I tried and ate was very delicious and worth trying, Especially the big red crabs in coconut sauce, it's my personal favorite. But I also love Binalot sa Buro Medley and Crispy baby squids with dilis.


As for dessert:
Braso de Mercedes
The dessert that was served was Braso de Mercedes and it tasted heavenly. Overall everything was delicious and worth trying and going back to eat. It was my first time to eat at Red Crab and I can say that this one of my favorite restaurant. 


Photo Credits to: Kathy Kenny Ngo, her blog: http://www.lifeiskulayful.com/


Wednesday, May 14, 2014

PR: Jollibee Family Bee Day

Big stars, fun celebration greet families in
Jollibee Family Bee Day grand picnic

Thousands of families converged in five different venues across the country and enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon during Jollibee’s Family Bee Day, dubbed as the grandest picnic ever!

Held simultaneously at the Quirino Grandstand in Metro Manila, Bayanihan Park in Pampanga, Nuvali football grounds in Laguna, Plaza Independencia in Cebu and Crocodile Park in Davao, the event was highlighted by performances from topnotch celebrity guests, live bands, side attractions and overflowing Jollibee treats.

“We are very excited to mount an event of this magnitude that celebrates the Filipinos’ love for bonding over good food. We are very happy with the turnout and pleased to see everyone enjoying the company of other people whom they treat like family. Talagang dito sa Jollibee, ang sarap maging pamilya,” said Jollibee vice-president for Marketing Harvey Ong.

Martin Nievera, Klarisse de Guzman and Callalily top-billed the list of performers who entertained families at the Quirino Grandstand while those who trooped to the Nuvali football grounds got star struck with Marian Rivera,  Erik Santos and Moonstar88. Yum endorser Julia Barretto, Shaina Magdayao, Rayver Cruz and 6Cyclemind wowed audiences at the Bayanihan Park.

Gerald Anderson, Julie Ann San Jose and Sponge Cola thrilled families and friends at the Plaza Independencia while Maja Salvador, Slater Young and Imago entertained Jollibee Family Bee Day picnic-goers at the Crocodile Park.

Celebrities Carmina Villaroel-Legaspi, Regine Tolentino, and Vince and Patricia Hizon also came with their families to have a picnic.

Local stilt walkers and jugglers paraded around the different venues while dance performances from Jollibee and friends, Jollibee Kids Club members and leading dance crews kept the excitement up throughout the afternoon picnic. While the kids had a grand time playing at the inflatable slide and basketball shootout, families also enjoyed posing by the giant picnic basket and special photo frame wall installations to capture the fun moments. Before the day ended, photos from the event already made the rounds on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter sites with the hashtag #FamilyBeeDay.


By turning an ordinary summer afternoon into a fun-filled celebration with exciting entertainment from some of the country’s leading celebrities and bands, outdoor fun and games and great-tasting food, the country’s number one family fast-food chain truly enabled thousands of families to celebrate the grandest picnic ever!
As the grandest picnic ever, the Jollibee Family Bee Day gathered families, big and small, in five venues nationwide, for an afternoon filled with performances, outdoor games and Jollibee treats.



Monday, April 21, 2014

Mermaid Swim Experience At Manila Ocean Park

There are a lot of TV shows about mermaids, Kambal Sirena is one of those TV shows. Many Filipinos are fascinated by mermaids, mermaids are half-human, half-fish. It was a great surprise when my sister, Kathy, told me that I get to try being a mermaid, I was ecstatic. Even my nephew, B, wanted to try being a merman and his wish was granted.

Manila Ocean Park's Mermaid Experience is open to kids 5 years old and above, it is  45 minute program where they teach you how to swim like mermaid and proper breathing techniques. The tails are really colorful, there are blue, violet, pink, green, orange and more. Each guest will also receive a souvenir photo and do a mermaid pose, guests may also swim at the indoor swimming pool and outdoor jacuzzi of Liquid Pool & Lounge. This package has an affordable discounted rate at ₱400 per head and can also be purchased online through https://www.manilaoceanpark.com or at the park's ticket counter. The park is located behind Qurino Grandstand in Luneta, Manila. This promo is from April 11-May 31, 2014. 
















There are a lot of places where you can have your photo taken. The trainers will be there to help you when you are having a hard time getting on the rocks. You'll also feel like you really are swimming in the ocean because you'll be swimming with baby fishes because in that pool is where the baby fishes are born and you also get to hold  lot of starfish.





For more details you may call 567-7777 ext. 118, 119 and 123 or visit their website www.manilaoceanpark.com.

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Ouran High School Host Club

Ouran High School Host Club is one of my favorite anime that I have watched. The characters are sooo kawaii (meaning: cute), sugoi (meaning: awesome/cool) and sooo hot! If you don't believe me see for yourself!



Plot:

The plot is Haruhi Fujioka is a scholarship student at the prestigious Ouran Academy, a fictitious high school located in Bunkyo, Tokyo. Looking for a quiet place to study, Haruhi stumbles upon the Third Music Room, a place where the Ouran Academy Host Club, a group of six male students, gathers to entertain female "clients". During their first meeting, Haruhi accidentally knocks over and breaks an antique vase valued at ¥8,000,000 and is told to repay the cost in service to the club. Haruhi's short hair, slouching attire and gender-ambiguous face cause her to be mistaken by the hosts for a male student. The hosts all agree that Haruhi would be a good host, thus making her join the host club. Ultimately she agrees to join the Club as a host herself (dressed as a male) in order to pay off her debt. She agrees to join since she does not mind hosting as long as she can pay the debt off faster. The hosts do later find out that she is, in fact, a girl. They keep this a secret, so no one will be able to tell. The Ouran Private Academy encompasses kindergarten to twelfth grade (along with a university). Most students come from wealthy families, but in special cases, merit scholarships are granted to exceptional students from a lower income bracket. The school's unofficial motto is "Lineage counts first, wealth a close second," meaning students with stellar family background but low socioeconomic status may be given top priority over those from rich families with lesser pedigrees.

The characters are, like I said hot and kawaii (meaning: cute). This is the list of characters:

Haruhi Fujioka (藤岡 ハルヒ Fujioka Haruhi)

Haruhi is the main character of the story and she is very intelligent.
As an intelligent first-year student of the exclusive Ouran Academy that comes from a poor family, having a cross-dressing father and a deceased mother, she is required to achieve academic excellence and rank first in class to maintain a special scholarship. She comes across the Host Club while looking for a quiet study place and accidentally breaks a ¥8,000,000 (80,000 USD in the English edition of the manga) vase that was to be featured in a school auction. She clears her debt to the club by disguising herself as a boy and working for them as a host. She finds this task easy because she feels gender does not dominate her personality. She realizes that acting as a host and talking with girls comes naturally and begins to enjoy the work. However, she dislikes taking time away from studying and finds the antics of other hosts bothersome. Although she appears indifferent and fearless, she is revealed to suffer from astraphobia, a fear of thunder.
Haruhi is shown to be brutally honest, but she is very perceptive and caring, as shown when it is discovered she is the only one who can tell the twins apart. Despite her seemingly nonchalant attitude, she is shown to actually be very emotionally invested in all the host club's comings and goings, which becomes apparent when she shares an often surprising insight the other members have overlooked. She is surprisingly empathetic, and has shown an exceptional ability to understand the other host club members' personalities.

Male Version of Haruhi!


Female Version of Haruhi! She looks very pretty, right?!

 Tamaki Suoh (須王 環 Suō Tamaki)

Tamaki Suoh, whose full name is René Tamaki Richard de Grantaine is a second-year student at Ouran Academy and the founder and president of the Host Club. He was born on April 8 and is 16 years old at the beginning of the series. Flamboyant and narcissistic, he is dedicated to his duties as a host. He is the princely type, who entertains customers with upper-class etiquette and shameless flattery. Tamaki is partial to classic piano music and plays exceedingly well. He refers to his club as his "family": himself as the father figure; Kyoya, the mother; Haruhi, the daughter; Hikaru and Kaoru, the brothers; and Mori and Honey, the uncles. Since Tamaki is the main comic relief character of the series, he is outspoken and naïve for his age, especially since he only views himself as an obsessive father figure to Haruhi, when he is really in love with her. Mori and Honey point out his naiveté when it comes to how he truly feels about Haruhi, and the rest of the club sees this too. Although he is very perceptive to the feelings of others, which Hikaru and Kaoru both note, his naiveté applies to his overall dense approach to his own feelings. He often becomes jealous of other boys who approach Haruhi and admires Haruhi's natural personality. When he is kicked out by Haruhi or made fun of, he has the tendency to grow mushrooms in either a closet or a corner, which appear like they were worked on for weeks. Tamaki is half Japanese and half French, and lives under the custody of his father, the wealthy chairman of Ouran Academy. They are separated from his French mother because of a deal made between Tamaki's ill mother and his cold-hearted paternal grandmother. He lives at the Suoh family's second mansion, while his father stays at the main mansion with Tamaki's grandmother. Eventually, he is accepted into the main residence where his grandmother lives. At first, she does not acknowledge him and makes his life sour by "pulling him back to reality," but he manages to win her approval with his mind and kindness, and the two grow close. She also allows him to meet with his mother.



Kyoya Ootor (鳳 鏡夜 Ōotori Kyōya)

 is an attractive, calculating second-year student at Ouran Academy and vice-president of the Host Club. He was born on November 22 (Good Wife Day) and is 17 years old at the beginning of the series.
Kyoya is best friends with Tamaki, despite their completely different demeanors. Kyoya is secretive and intelligent, as his ability to calculate the financial and social benefits that result from the Host Club's adventures demonstrates. He is a very realistic and pragmatic person as well as a competent and accurate accountant. Despite his occasionally antagonistic traits, the Host Club would not have been successful without Kyoya's uptight resourcefulness. Although he is rarely seen entertaining guests of the Host Club, he is considered the cool type. Kyoya lives with his father, an influent zaibatsu owner who specializes in hospital management. He has two brothers that he has to surpass to become his father's successor and a married sister who cares deeply for him. Despite his cold and uncaring exterior, Kyoya occasionally demonstrates his concern for others. For example, when the Club goes to the beach and Haruhi is harassed by men, he pretends to intimidate Haruhi to show her why the other members of the Host Club were worried about her. Another example is when he points out the false nature of an antique to an old woman who was about to buy it. Haruhi is able to see through his mask, however, and understands him well. In volume 16, his actions helped Tamaki strengthen his relationship with his grandmother.






 Hikaru and Kaoru Hitachiin (常陸院 光 Hitachīn Hikaru) (常陸院 馨 Hitachīn Kaoru)

Hikaru and Kaoru are depicted as mischievous, devious, and otherwise childish young men who toy with people, including their schoolmates. They were born on June 9, a date chosen by the manga artist to show that they are alike yet different, and are 15 years old at the beginning of the series.
When Hikaru and Kaoru were young, they were fond of their maid. One night, they discovered her trying to steal from their mansion and offered her a deal. She had to guess who of the two was Hikaru in exchange for the combination to the safe. They hid it in their piggy bank because she didn't tell them who was Hikaru. However, the maid took the combination number from their piggy bank while they were sleeping, and when they asked why she didn't keep her promise, she said that no one would ever be able to tell them apart. They learned many skills, including how to fake emotions, from the maid before she fled the mansion and was never seen again. Before joining the Host club, Kaoru and Hikaru only trusted themselves. They did not have any other friends in school besides each other. In the "Which one is Hikaru Game," sometimes they wanted to be told apart and sometimes they didn't. Haruhi is the only person that can tell the twins apart.
During their second year of junior high, they met Tamaki Suou, who wanted them to join the newly-formed Host Club. The twins agreed to join only if Tamaki could guess which twin is which. Although Tamaki failed many times, he eventually guessed it; the twins gave in and decided to try the Host Club. The club opened them up to new experiences, including the development of a deep bond with Tamaki. Describing the world as "us" and "them," the twins were distrustful and unkind to others. Additionally, because their parents were often away, they were deeply dependent on each other; joining the club and meeting Haruhi helped them become more independent. The Hitachiin twins use acts of "forbidden brotherly love" with highly suggestive themes of incestuous boy love as their main draw in the Host Club. They are both considered the mischievous, tricky, little devil types in the club. They have their differences: Kaoru is nicer, more mature and considerate to the thoughts of others, while Hikaru is more immature even though he is the older twin






 Mutsukuni "Honey" Haninozuka (埴之塚 光邦 Haninozuka Mitsukuni)

Honey is depicted as a childish and cake-loving boy who is much older than what his elementary school appearance would indicate. He is also a strong fighter who can send people flying with one kick. When Haruhi is warned about his legendary fighting skills, the point is illustrated in the anime by a mushroom cloud erupting where a city had once stood. In the anime, there is a scene which shows Honey's true strength and it is said that Japan's Defense Minister has told him not to show his full power for fear that other countries might think Japan holds a weapon of mass destruction, causing them to fire missiles upon Japan (episode 18 of the anime). Honey is often around his cousin Mori, to whom he is very close, and lives with his father, the owner of a famous dojo, and his little brother, Yasuchika, with whom he is often at odds. Honey is very fond of eating sweets and his room is full of stuffed animals. He always carries around a plush bunny named Usa-chan, an abbreviation of usagi, which means rabbit (also called Bun-Bun in the manga). He used to hide his true self with much difficulty by acting like a "real man" for some time, but after Tamaki convinced him that liking cute things was not bad, he realized that there was absolutely no need to hide. Together with Mori, he joined the Host Club, attracting customers with his shotacon cuteness. It is possible his nickname, Honey, came from his first name, Mitsukuni (光邦), as mitsu can mean honey (). It could also be an abbreviation of his family name, Haninozuka. He is referred to almost exclusively by this nickname, Mori being the only one who calls him by his first name.He is also known as Hunny in the manga.


He is soooo cute!


He loves his bunny! Got a problem?

 Takashi "Mori" Morinozuka (銛之塚 崇 Morinozuka Takashi)


Takashi, usually called Mori (モリ), is a third year student at Ouran Academy.Mori is depicted as tall, quiet and somewhat intimidating, but he is very protective of Honey, whom he calls by his first name, Mitsukuni. This was seen in the anime and manga when Honey had a toothache (anime: episode 12, manga: chapter 14). Mori blamed himself for not reminding Honey to brush his teeth and restricted his cousin from eating candy until he had a filling for his cavity. Honey ended up judo-throwing Mori to the floor in a fit of anger, but they made up soon afterwards. The Morinozuka family had protected and served the Haninozuka family for many generations. As the two families were joined by marriage two generations back, they became related to each other, thus breaking the master-servant tradition. Nevertheless, Mori still faithfully protects Honey and is always by his side, attending to his wishes and watching out for him. His protective personality extends to his classmates and the Host Club members, earning him a level of respect. He is also protective of Haruhi, as shown in episode 7, of whom he thinks in a very kind, brotherly way. Although, as a host, he is considered the wild type (changed to the strong, silent type in the English anime dub), he normally does not try to woo girls. The girls like how he cares for Honey and shyer customers are attracted to his tall physique and taciturn personality. In the manga, he has an outgoing little brother, Satoshi Morinozuka, who does not appear in the anime. Mori's hobbies include Kendo, of which he is the national champion. In the manga, he becomes uncharacteristically talkative and flirtatious when he is tired






 You may find the other characters here:
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Ouran_High_School_Host_Club_characters

The List of Episodes:
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Ouran_High_School_Host_Club_episodes

Other Information on the anime:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ouran_High_School_Host_Club

 I would highly recommend watching Ouran High School Host club to the anime lovers, anime addicts and Otakus! It is an awesome anime! I swear!

Here they are!

Tamaki, Mori, Honey, Kyoya and the Hitachiin Twins first time at a commoner place.

Well like they said in the character description there are 6 types of the Host Club Members!
Sooo...Who's your type?

Who's yours?

 Mine is the Little Devils Type, then the Loli Shouta Type, then The Strong, Silent type, then the Cool Type and lastly the Prince type, Gomene (meaning: sorry) Tamaki-senpai!


 And lastly some of  the words that I used are from Wikipedia.

Watch Ouran High School Host Club!!!!!!