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Holiday Highlights {2015}

12.30.2015 by Leah // Leave a Comment

For the first time in many years, I started my Christmas preparations late.  As in really late.  If not for our week-long break due to the APEC summit held in Manila last November, I wouldn't be able to start wrapping gifts. Swamped with work and project deadlines, I skipped decorating our apartment for Christmas.  I thought I'll have to forego Christmas shopping as ... READ MORE

A Maitre Chocolatier in Makati

07.27.2015 by Leah // 5 Comments

I am not exactly what you call a chocoholic, but I love to have good quality chocolates from time to time. It is my husband who actually loves chocolates (you gotta check out his chocolate cake recipes HERE and HERE), so it was not a surprise that he saw this little chocolate shop along Jupiter Street in Makati while driving, and I (who was on the lookout for a nice dessert ... READ MORE

Whoopie Pie!

05.10.2012 by Leah // Leave a Comment

I've been putting on some weight lately (sob!) and I blame it on Starbucks' Whoopie Pie!    How can you resist this soft cookie sandwich with eyes looking straight at you? Starbucks' version is sweet (but not too sweet) and I like the soft chocolate cookie more than the creamy filling inside.   I think they offer this for a limited time only so I make sure I get my fix every ... READ MORE

New Work, New Stress = Chocolate Fix

01.05.2012 by Leah // Leave a Comment

Wow, only 4 days into my new position and I am feeling both preppy and tired already! You see, our office underwent a major re-organization last year and as a result, I was offered a new position by my boss, which I decided to take because I've been into a same job for 7 years and I think I'm ready to take on a much heavier and stressful environment hehe.   I decided to ... READ MORE

Molten Chocolate Cake from Chili’s

12.18.2011 by Leah // 2 Comments

Oh boy, we had this at Chili's today and it was heavenly good! Chocolate lava cake has always been my favorite and I'm not disappointed with this one.   Topped with vanilla ice cream under a crunchy chocolate shell, Chili's molten chocolate cake (P390.00) is sure to to become your favorite too - with its rich milk chocolate taste and the goodness of vanilla ice cream ... READ MORE

My Current Comfort Drink

09.18.2011 by Leah // Leave a Comment

I am currently addicted to Anastacio's Choco Filipino, a local version of Swiss Miss' hot chocolate but this one's made from our local cocoa: Just perfect for the "ber" months where cold mornings + hot chocolate + holiday Hello Kitty mug = holiday mood!   ... READ MORE

Purple Oven at Sacred Heart

07.30.2011 by Leah // 6 Comments

I'll let you in a secret: Starbucks get their pastries from Purple Oven.  And the good thing is, Purple Oven just opened shop across the National Shrine of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, hence, the name Purple Oven at Sacred Heart. I love this little dine-in area where you can try their freshly-baked products with a cup of warm coffee: The popular Banoffee Pie at Starbucks is ... READ MORE

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To My Father By Georgia Harkness A giant pine, ma To My Father
By Georgia Harkness

A giant pine, magnificent and old
Stood staunch against the sky and all around
Shed beauty, grace and power.
Within its fold birds safely reared their young.
The velvet ground beneath was gentle,
and the cooling shade gave cheer to passers by.
Its towering arms a landmark stood, erect and unafraid,
As if to say, “Fear naught from life’s alarms”.
It fell one day.
Where it had dauntless stood was loneliness and void.
But men who passed paid tribute – and said,
“To know this life was good,
It left it’s mark on me. Its work stands fast”.
And so it lives. Such life no bonds can hold –
This giant pine, magnificent and old.

~

To our shelter and safety while he lived, we miss you so much.
Happy 2nd Year in Heaven, Daddy ❤
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No midweek slump for #GigitheCatBully. Fierce as a No midweek slump for #GigitheCatBully. Fierce as always 😄
My childhood friends 😄 (Now sing with me 🎶 My childhood friends 😄 

(Now sing with me 🎶🎵)

Rainbow Brite
See the shining light
Yes I'm gonna take ya to Rainbow Brite
Starlite flies
Right before your eyes
And rainbow colors will cheer you up

Magic Light
Gonna take you for a ride...

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Breakfast date at @wildflourmanila. Breakfast date at @wildflourmanila.
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