Cravings Goes Organic

     Pollution and everyday stress weakens our immune system. Not only that. Due to practical issues and hectic schedules, buying instant food products became part of our routine. 

     We all know that our bodies are composed of billions of cells aiding from whatever lifestyle we have, depending each of their existence in the nutrients from our daily food intake. It is very alarming that most of the Filipinos ages 40 above suffers from different ailments such as hypertension, hepatitis, diabetes and many others. I can’t help but think what would be the possible life span of an average Filipino after a decade? If my grandparents died at 75, should I expect I could live longer than that?   

     Those questions moved me. That is why I switched from a fast-food-fast-life foodie to an all organic.

     Good thing I was able to encourage some of my friends to change our lifestyle and be a “go-organic” enthusiast.

     For vegans like me, I suggest you visit Cravings Katipunan every weekend. They sell different organic products.

     Here's the ad I saw from their facebook page.

C2 Classic Cuisine's Relyenong Bangus

Have you remembered a childhood scenario where you had your family picnic? Well… I do: Dad used to wear his “Best Dad” apron while holding a huge tongs in front of a smoking griller. One of my dad’s specialty was Relyenong  Bangus. Those memories were still clear, it was because of my third visit at C2 ClassicCuisine.

Now this is one healthy dish that I could not resist. The presentation is very enticing. I couldn't help but stare at its finely-frilled layer with the juicy fillet in the center garnished with lettuce and "atchara". It's good with catsup but I guess soy sauce with slices of onion would be great for this.

Little Big Burgers now in Antipolo

My friends we’re really starving right after our four-hour badminton tournament. We decided to stop over at The Little Big Burgers to satisfy our gastronomic pining.
Talking about stop-over, we we're welcomed by the place's inspiring ambience, as if we travelled Sydney, Italy, Singapore and all other countries all at the same time. The walls were back-dropped with remarkable sceneries seen around the globe. Quite impressive.

Me and my fiancé ordered wedges as appetizers. We didn’t have any plans of ordering one, it’s just that one of our friends offered us a taste and we almost left them with nothing. It was great. Their wedges were finely baked and seasoned. I also love its combination of potatoes, meaty bits, special sauce and onions.

I ordered Little Aloha Burger while my better half had Little Yao Ming Burger. We’re not aware that we can order three different flavors per set. (…well, now we know!)

My almond shaped-eyes widened when the burgers were served right in front of us. I didn’t expect it was larger than what I thought it was. (Nice… supposed calling it not-so-little burgers!)

You might be asking, How about the taste?

The meat is thick and obviously not compromised. Its beefy goodness and crunchy veggies added a kick to the burgers’ sauce.

They also have Infinitea’s menu so just in case you’re craving for milk tea for a quencher - you no longer have to leave your seats.

You should give it a try and I bet you’ll never regret it!

Little Big Burgers is located at E-Max Building near Infinitea, right in front of 7Eleven. (Few walks away from Ynares Center and Jollibee Capitol in Antipolo)

By the way...here's our photo during our meeting *slash* Jeff's (one of our friends) Surprise Birthday Bash --- our second encounter with LBB.:)

Cakes and Coffee Madness

Last week, I was fortunate I saw TCB Unlimited’s Free Unlimited Coffee and Cakes Promo on Facebook. I received a voucher in an instant. To enjoy my perk, I invited my fiancé to check-out the café and their sweet treats. We really want to splurge on TCB’s sweets before but due to time constraints, we rarely have a time to drop by at any of the branches.

Anyway, the promo was a huge motivator. Though one of us has to order a set, the price sure is a real deal. It’s like we bought two sets in the price of one. Nice!

I'm not a fan of coffee but who would say "no" to this finely brewed thing?

 My fiancé finished six cakes and two cups of coffee while I had three cakes and a cup of java. His favorite was the carrot cake (he ate three of them) while mine was double chocolate. We both love the texture of the cake. It's great the icing's sweetness doesn't spoil the entire cake.

Ultimate Carrot Cake, Devil's Food Cake and Double Chocolate

The best part of it is the chance to have a coffee and chit-chat with someone special in a romantic and well defined ambience.

City's Proudly Pinoy Resto

I was born and raised in the city. No wonder I envy my mom's childhood. Back when she’s young, she and her parents lived in their hometown in Bicol. She experienced how fresh the sea breeze is as it touched her finely tanned skin while splurging into different cuisine’s that Bicolanos are known for. Not long enough, she and my grandparents left their hometown for a so-called “Greener Pasteur” in the metro.

On the other hand, my dad lives in Makati since he was five months old. Well, when it comes to Makati’s directions, he is a know it all. After forty five years, he decided to settle down with my stepmom at Quezon Province and made a name in the field of politics and culinary.

My close friends used to invite me over during their vacation. Maybe it’s their way of telling me to wash that envy off me. I love out of town vacations as if I was released in the noise of the metropolitan. They don’t even bother what would I expect. They just love the way I scream for joy because of those fresh home-made food.

That is why it sure gives me a delight whenever I visit C2 Classic Cuisine. Just imagine all those delectable dishes where Philippines are famously known for are available straight at the restaurants in the city.

                C2 Classic Cuisine makes me feel proud of our country’s richness in mouthwatering dishes, a culture that binds every Filipino family together. I may not be raised in the province with popular dishes, but I still am proud that I am Pinoy and I have the easy-access privilege to enjoy these delightful cuisine.