Gelato at Lombardi's

     My fiancé and I were avid fans of ice cream. I remember the first time he visited our crib with a gallon of Rocky Road. When I said it was our family’s favorite ice cream flavor, he humbly joked around pretending it was a gallon of fish paste. My brother was charmed by the dessert. From that day on he became our love team’s number one fan.

     Like him, my almond shaped-eyes widen whenever I see these cold mouth-melting desserts. There is something behind those sweet treat that changes my “Hulk-a-like” mood.

     We’re used to dine in and hang-out with our friends or family, but not this time. We want this one to be a bit intimate him-and-me-bonding like before. I must admit we rarely have time together for the past weeks and we want to discuss few plans for our wedding. We decided to meet-up and have a plateful of Italian dish at Lombardi’s Shangri-la.

     There was a heavy rain and I have to commute from Makati to Shangri-la. My pumps and pants were soaking wet. Teary-eyed, I entered Shangri-la and saw him with bouquet of white roses. He was apologetic but I was a bit exhausted that I haven't said a word yet. I felt really tired that I already lost my appetite.

     I was somewhat calmed by the peaceful ambience of Lombardi’s. Instead of ordering something to munch in for dinner, I simply had a huge gelato instead to modify my mood. The Barca de Gelato looked nice on the menu but my face brightened when it was served right in front of me. All I said was Wow! 

     I felt great (and full) after we finished that barca of amazing treat. I never tried Lombardi’s gelato before but since that day on, ice cream spots number two on my list of favorite desserts, next to gelato.

     Definitely a must try!

Kare Kare Made Even Better!

I remember back when I was ten, I used to hang out in the kitchen with my mom, especially when she’s cooking Kare Kare, my dad’s favorite dish. The peanut sauce mixed with a pinch of “bagoong” complimented the viand’s meat and vegetables. To be honest, I’m very picky when it comes to vegetables. As long as they’re in this delectable dish, who would probably say no?

After half a decade, my mom worked abroad to pursue her passion in couture. It was evident how a huge piece of our family’s everyday lives were missing, especially in the kitchen and dining area. We just love to eat, but it was too bad no one inherited my mom’s cooking prowess.

I graduated in College without her presence. I really missed her and her specialties. Because I was craving for Kare Kare back then, and I was already earning from my first job, I invited my siblings to dine in at C2Classic Cuisine at SM Megamall.

It is without regret, the best tasting Kare Kare that I’ve tasted (I’m sorry mom, I still love you!). It’s like a combination of scrumptious Crispy Pata and mouthwatering Kare Kare. The peanut sauce’s thickness was exactly blended the way I want it.

The vegetables are fresh and crunchy. (If all vegetables are cooked this way, I am willing to give up my love for meat and be a vegetarian!)

I don’t know, my mom would probably curse me if she’ll read this blog (just kidding!) but I swear, that Kare Kare is my top pick.

I suggest you try Bibingka Souffle for dessert after Crispy Kare Kare, it's like heaven!

So that’s it for now, more food to check-out next.