a slice of the cake

pre-valentine mini-session

2011-01-06T14:16:00.004+08:00

Pre-Valentine Mini-Session

{the realization of having 2 blogs}

2009-07-21T13:17:00.007+08:00

Almost a year after my last entry in this corner of food blogging, a big realization dawned on me --- that maintaining 2 blogs is a big challenge.

I have long wanted to delete this food blog but my very few entries here, all of which I gave tremendous effort, stopped me from doing so. Add to that the comments left by you, my dear blogmates, who were kind enough to leave me some love despite the annoying truth of how I neglected this corner.

I don't know, really, if I will still be able to update this. But what I do know is that, whether I will update it or not, I shall not be deleting this blog. Let it keep the memories gone by. Who knows, maybe in a year, I will be able to do food blogging regularly.

For the meantime, see me in my other blog. Goodbye.

{ featured resto: mexicali }

2008-08-28T07:20:00.003+08:00

if you're craving for burritos the San Francisco way, then you should head straight to the nearest mexicali branch in your area. with 10 branches in the metro, you're sure to satisfy your taqueria craving!

there are different styles of burritos: grilled steak, barbeque chicken and barbeque pork to name just a few. of course there are quesadillas, tacos and tortilla chips. and to cater to the diet-conscious people out there, mexicali also offers vegetarian meals.

for a Php500.00 worth of meal for 2 pax, this is what you can have:

quesadilla cheese and garlic for Php 89.54
onion-grilled burger with cheese for Php132.00
chilaquiles rice salad for Php189.00

and is it tummy-filling, you ask. it definitely is! what are you waiting for? vamos! vamos!

{ recipe: fili style spaghetti }

2008-08-11T07:32:00.003+08:00

Click the image to view ingredients.

Procedure:

Cook spaghetti noddles according to the instructions at the back of the package.

Spaghetti Sauce:
1. In a separate pan, saute garlic, onions in cooking oil.
2. Add ground beef, ground pork, laurel leaves, bell pepper and a cup of water.
3. Bring to a boil and let simmer for about 10-12 minutes.
4. Add tomato sauce, salt and pepper and let simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Add brown sugar and hotdogs and let simmer for about 5-7 minutes.

Top spaghetti noodles with spaghetti sauce. Add grated cheese before serving.

{ feautured resto: mangan }

2008-08-04T08:28:00.003+08:00

MANGAN is a Kapampangan term meaning "EAT". With that, one would know what to expect if you eat in this Kapampangan inspired restaurant with over 4 branches in the metro (plus a branch in Mexico, Pampanga).

Mangan and Company, Incorporated was established in September 22, 2000 to provide support to Mangan Restaurant wherein its paramount mission is to be admired in the local restaurant industry as having efficient and guest friendly operations by providing excellent kapampangan cuisine and Filipino specialties, the best customer service, a unique setting and value for money. (source)

Shown above is a lunch meal my family and I enjoyed over the weekend. With the causal dining it offers, I would say the price range of each menu is just average. With its sour taste, you will definitely love their version of Sinigang na Babi (babi means pork in Kapampangan). The platter-full Crispy Pata, at PHP400++, is a must-have for beer lovers. And the Sago't Gulaman is a delectable sweet drink for anyone who craves for something uniquely Pinoy.

I would absolutely come back to chow more of their Kapampangan cuisine!

{ www.munchpunch.com }

2008-08-01T07:35:00.007+08:00

this is a website every food lover will definitely adore!

www.munchpunch.com is a gift from heaven! it has an updated listing of every restaurant in the philippines. it surely is dining made easy as the listing is arranged by location and cuisine. it announces promos and discount deals. as if that isn't enough, the site also provides the price range and makes a quick review of some menu!

now that's indeed dining made easy!

{ a slice of the cake }

2008-07-31T12:40:00.004+08:00

a slice of the cake is an idiomatic expression which means having a share of something.

stumbling across this phrase, i thought of creating a blog devoted to food tripping, recipe sharing and restaurant searching. this blog is yet another venue for me to share with the blog world anything and everything there is to talk about under the sun. this time however, let's narrow it down to a certain topic. and this time, it's all about food.

welcome to a slice of the cake!