Buqo 36 Days of Christmas

From today until December 25, Buqo is giving a free book/magazine. Different title for each day. So make sure you check it out everyday. Just click on the banner from the app to see the freebie. For today it's I Saw Da Sign

Books for Less Warehouse Sale Haul

Everything at 20 Php until December 15, 2014 at SM Manila. They have thousands of books available. Ranging from Children's books and Coffee Table Books. They replenish every day! Although it's not 10 Php... The good news is there's Aircon.

Thanks husband for the haul. I am super happy!

Books for Less Pre-Christmas Sale

Last Oct 31 - Nov 2, Books for Less had a sale where everything is sold for 50% off. I was so excited! Overall I was happy with my haul.

Some of the good finds are the The Velveteen Rabbit, The Story of Babar and Today I Feel Silly.

Total damage of the Haul? 600 Php.

Mickey Mouse Bowl and Mug

Because Edward's mug has cracks, Kalvin bought Edward one from SM Manila Department Store. A set for 249.75 Php.

I find the set cute. And best of all, Edward liked it. He was excited to use it. I hope the spoon and fork from Amazon arrives soon...

Books For Less Warehouse Sale

While browsing... I saw this ad!!! I'm loving Books For Less more and more.

The warehouse sale is until December 15, 2014. Need to sked my visit haha.

Bistro Ravioli

For the Tuddies Getover, we've decided to try out something new in Glorietta. Bistro Ravioli is located at 2nd Floor, Glorietta 3. It's near Mc Cafe and Dippin Dots.

The place is really small, we were lucky to get the seat in the corner. That way, lesser passerby.

We tried the Mushroom and Mozzarella Ravioli, Spinach and Feta Cheese Ravioli in Pesto Sauce, Italian Sausage and Bacon Pizza, Carbonara and Chicken. Whew! And to think this is only for snack! I sure did miss this bunch of friends.

The verdict? I love the Ravioli and the Pizza. It has the right amount of flavor. And the tomatoes really complimented the dish. The pizza is also good. Soft bread and flavorful toppings.

The carbonara was a bit bland. Too bad I wasn't able to try the chicken and fries. As I was already full with the servings I've got.

About going back... Hmm. I like the food a lot. But the passersby are a bit distracting to fully enjoy the dishes. Probably would try their other branches or have the food to go. :P

Seoul Express

I have been a fan of Korean Food for the longest time. I've been eager to try out this restaurant located in Fort Strip. After 2 times of failure... The third time was the charm. We finally were able to get a seat.

Initially, I was eyeing to get Bibimbap but after browsing the menu and seeing the Kimchi Chigae. My choice switch instantly. The Kimchi Stew is priced at 250 Php without rice. If you want rice, you can add 30 Php.

I absolutely love the food. It brought back memories of my Korea trip. Right amount of flavor. Serving size is just right.

Would I go back? Definitely! To try the other dishes... Like the Japchae,  Bulgogi and Rabokki.

Here are the food tried out by my colleagues.

Katsudon

Bibimbap

Project Pie

We tried the make your own pizza for 285 Php and we were happy with the result. Here's a happy baby exploring. Haha. So the process starts with you giving the number of pizza you want and your name. A person at the end of the line would write down your order. Next you choose red or white sauce... Just like a pasta. We were a bit adventurous and went for the white sauce. My in laws got the red one. After the sauce, you select the cheese... I got Mozzarella and Parmesan. Next the meat... I got chicken, ham and pepperoni. Finally, the veggies... I got onions, green peppers, mushroom and tomatoes... After the selection, they put the pizza in the oven. And while waiting, you can pay for it. Whola! The pizza is done. I love the pizza we've created. The pizza size is just for snacks. But we would definitely be back. As it was a fun experience to create your own pizza. For those in a hurry, you can get the pre-selected ones for approximately 245 Php.

Yuzuru Hanyu

I've been a fan of Yuruzu Hanyu after seeing him in the Winter Olympics in Russia. He was so passionate in skating and he's very humble. The recent news about him breaks my heart. He was injured during warm up practice when he collided with a Chinese skater. In the end, he performed with a head bandage and chin bandaid. Credits: http://www.mercedsunstar.com Credits: http://www.theaustralian.com.au Yes, he fell in most of his jumps but the will to finish the program is super inspiring. In fact, after the program, he was struggling to skate, walk and stay awake. When the results were shown,  he cried... It was so touching. Too bad, he didn't win overall. But he really did what he can and I am super proud of him. Will continue to support him and watch his health progress. Get well soon, Yuzuru Hanyu! You Tube Clips The Fall http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0HBmQwdZA1U Performance http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mqjs2hmzqAc

The Food Club

We were supposed to have dinner at the Project Pie but Kalvin said the serving size is super small, we won't be full. Hence, the switch of the celebration place...a buffet... The Food Club

Ambiance is really nice. I like the fact that even if it was Sunday, there's not much people eating. Hence, more freedom to choose the food to eat.
 

 

 

The food is okay...but the dessert was awful. I love the Siomai, Cuttlefish, Jellyfish. The shabu shabu soup is also good. I'm recommending the red ice tea and the baked pasta.

Price per head is 1,100 plus service tax. They had a 10% discount when we were there. I just don't know why. Birthday celebrants eat free as long as it's within 3 days before and after.

The question now is would I go back? Not anytime soon. The price is a bit too much to think that most of the food are so-so.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Royal Sporting House Pre-Christmas Sale

Royal Sporting House is holding its Pre-Christmas Day sale on November 10-22, 2014 at the State Center Building in Binondo. Go now! Stocks are limited

Dapitan Arcade 2014

We've planned today as the day to revisit Dapitan Arcade and we weren't disappointed. I didn't see the houses which I was originally intended to buy but the things we saw were as good. The Mickey Mouse pumpkin I saw last year was more abundant this year. And the Merry Christmas sign I bought was also available. But the rest are fairly new. There were more Santa displays... and the number 1 tip... buy it while you can. As some of the items only have 1 stock. This was a hard lesson for me. I saw a very cute Lantern of Frosty but wasn't able to buy it. It was 150 Php Another lesson is don't hesitate to buy. I was eyeing a gingerbread train, it costs 500 Php. But it was big and cute... but I was a bit hesitating as it seems to be useless. Upon coming home, I kept on thinking about it. Haha. Next time... I'll get you! The big gingerbread house costs 1,000 Php Another cute item I've let go is this train. It costs 300 Php. I was thinking, I'll just get the 500 Php since the difference in price was small but in size it was huge. In the end, I wasn't able to buy anything... Sigh! I was hoping to see lots of Christmas plates but only a few stores carry them. This is a cheese plate with spread selling for 200 Php I was able to get a ceramic decor, similar to a ceramic tile for 35 Php. It was selling 3 for 100 Php but I don't need that much. Santa of various sizes... hanging Santa costs 250 Php There are also the not so Christmas items Some of the houses remaining Dapitan Arcade Haul Candle for 25 Php Ornaments at 3 for 100 Php Led LIghts at 20 Php Frosty 50 Php each, but for a set it's 150 Php Soap Dish for 100 Php Santa for 50 Php Lantern at 150 Php Cat Bowl at 50 Php