Casa Nostra

Again, I'm no food blogger, I just want to keep a sort of photo journal of my dining experiences with the boyfriend. It's nice to revisit our dates once in a while, so I could just be reminded of the good times and good food we share together, especially now we've been very busy with our respective careers. Besides, good food deserves good pictures, right? :) We decided to have one of our evening dates to end the year at Casa Nostra. This Italian restaurant is located at Ecoplaza Building, Makati City.


Hors d'oeuvre 

Casa Nostra serves complimentary bread for diners as they wait for the main course. The bread was accompanied with a variety of dips to sample, which include potted meat, Italian tomato dip, and olive oil with balsamic vinegar. (L-R)

Calabrese Piccanti 

Tomato, Mozzarella, onions, garlic and spicy Italian sausage 375php

He went for pizza (as usual), but it was quite a treat this time! With its soft thin crust bursting with rich mozarella cheese,  it was heaven in every bite. It's not the usual go-to fastfood pizza, this is real authentic Italian pizza. Best devoured when hot I tell you! :) Just typing this post makes we want to go back and have another slice. 

Pork Cotolette Alla Milanese

Pounded cutlet dipped in beaten egg, then into a breadcrumb Parmigiano mixture, and sautéed in olive oil,
 435php
This dish falls under the Carni e Pollame menu, an extravagant array of Italy's meat & poultry entrees.

Risotto di Mare alla Milanese 
Creamy Italian arborio rice cooked with fresh seafood and golden saffron 335php

Risotto is a class of Italian rice dishes cooked in broth to a creamy consistency. I've read that it is normally served as a primo, served on its own before the main course. This picture does not give justice to this dish, for it is just divine! I found pleasure with the lavishness of seafood in the dish. Plus, the creamy texture of rice enhanced by herbs and spices made it so rich in flavour, I almost devoured all. This has got to be my favorite! :) We also had their unlimited iced tea for 70php. It was bitter on its own, until they gave us some syrup for complement. Fair enough.

Adorned with wooden interiors, luxurious thick curtains, beautifully-lit chandelier and lamps, and a perfectly set-up table, this place is perfect for a private and romantic dinner. They also offer a selection of exquisite wines from Italy.

 

Rich Chocolate Gelato 125php

I was initially eyeing the chocolate gelato with dark chocolate chips topped with vanilla ice cream, however to my dismay, the dessert was not available, and so we opted for the plain chocolate gelato instead. The name speaks for itself, as it was very creamy Italian ice cream at its best! Good thing we had separate servings, because when it comes to desserts, I really mind sharing! :)

Casa Nostra gives diners high value to their money through its lavish Italian food and posh ambiance. It truly boasts proud of Italian sophistication.
-Off to our next hunt for foody goodies!

Parvati and Bugsy's Bar and Bistro (Food Mumblings)

We recently had lunch at Bugsy's Bar and Bistro at Makati. The restaurant serves american food and has a laidback interior perfect for diners who just want to relax and enjoy a cozy ambiance.

Calamari

We had this while waiting for our main course. They were good, but the serving was too little, I must say they're a bit overpriced for 175php.

Fish and Chips

Battered dory fish fillet, fries, lemon butter sauce
The waitress said this is a "must-try" and we were lured to order it. True enough! I especially like the fish while he loved the fries.

Chicken Roasemary

Deboned quarter leg, garlic rice, demi-glace sauce

I was a bit surprised when my meal arrived, in a good way. I found this dish bursting with flavor, yummy!

Beef Salpicao

I had a bite from his plate, and I find this course delicious as well, except that the beef was not very tender for my liking.

In my opinion, the food is generally good and reasonably priced; an estimated budget of around 200-500php/meal. You could visit this for their complete menu.

I also like to share some food mumblings about Parvati. My sister and I had merienda here at Trinoma.

"The Parvati Store is the first of its kind. It serves as the outlet store for the “Home Bakers” who are currently on their own, striving to market their products to the best of their capabilities. They cater to them by helping them sell and market their products without losing their identity in the process. It's ultimately where home-bakers and dessert lovers meet."

We both ordered cream of mushroom on which we disagreed. She liked it while I didn't, so she ended up eating mine. :)

Shrimp Etouffee

I like this pasta a lot as it was spicy and they placed really big shrimp toppings in it!

Bolognese

I would also give two thumbs up to their Brewed Honey Apple Iced Tea! It's about a hundred pesos but this one's really refreshing plus it comes in a really huge glass!

So there. Off to our next hunt for foody goodies! :)

My Dreamy Wonderland

Bring me to my dreamy wonderland.

"When you're beautiful, people think you're an airhead..."

I do not claim to be beautiful, but I feel like I'm always underestimated.

***I'm pretty much nervous with what life awaits me, but I know I can and I WILL make a beautiful ending from this mess.

Fuckin' Perfect (Pink)
Made a wrong turn, Once or twice
Dug my way out, Blood and fire
Bad decisions, That's alright
Welcome to my silly life

Mistreated, misplaced, misunderstood
Miss "no way, it's all good", It didn't slow me down
Mistaken, Always second guessing
Under estimated, Look, I'm still around

Pretty, pretty please
Don't you ever, ever feel
Like your less than Fuckin' perfect.
Pretty, pretty please
If you ever, ever feel
Like your nothing
You're fuckin' perfect to me.

You're so mean,
When you talk about yourself, You are wrong.
Change the voices in your head
Make them like you instead.

So complicated,
Look how big you'll make it!
Filled with so much hatred
Such a tired game.
It's enough, I've done all I can think of
Chased down all my demons, I've seen you do the same.

The whole world stared so I swallowed the fear,
The only thing I should be drinking is an ice cold beer.
So cool in line and we try, try, try,
But we try too hard, it's a waste of my time.
Done looking for the critics, coz they're everywhere
They don't like my jeans, they don't get my hair
We change ourselves and we do it all the time
Why do we do that? Why do I do that?
(Why do I do that?)

President Tea House Food Review

If you love food and you're that type of person who can't resist eating even if you're full, then we are on the same boat! :)

Recently, we dined again at President Tea House, and these are just some of their mouth-watering dishes. Believe me when I say so.

fillers

Forgive me but I can't remember the name of the dish! I just knew I had to eat it! :)

Crispy Fried Chicken - You can devour their fried chicken without sauce/dippings. Super yummy!

Yang Chow Fried Rice - This restaurant is famous for their fried rice!

Fish Fillet- It was served steaming hot to us, as you can see in the photo. If you plan on dining at President Tea House, this is definitely a must-try! The fish is tender and you'll find yourself addicted to it once you start! ++points


Pancit Canton - I love their Pancit as it is not cooked the typical way, which is dry and stale. President Tea House's pancit is saucy, flavorful, and has a fair share of vegetables and toppings.


Beef Brocolli

There were also some Buchi served but we gobbled them up before I even got the chance to take pictures!

And oh, look at these adorable teddy bears! They were on the display window, I'm not sure but I think they come free if you order a certain drink. Not really sure though. I just love how cute they are.


Generally, the food is delicious and reasonable for its price. We'd certainly come back here. :)

Random Day at School

So today is just another ordinary Saturday: I took an exam early morning, ate lunch, studied at the library, drank my favorite oreo and cheese shake for merienda, and spent the whole afternoon with the boyfriend. We talked about random things in life, my dreams, my plans... and he made this promise that really thrilled me. (RM, yes you, prepare for that promise!) I'll do everything it takes to make that happen. Signed March 17, 2012.


I just like to share my usual get-up for school, a flowy top, shorts, and flats. I like to wear heels and get dolled-up all the time but I prefer comfort over fashion. Besides I don't have much time to prepare in the morning! :)

vintage white top, Next Jeans shorts, The Landmark belt and accessories, Accessorize charm bracelet, Tomato leopard print watch, Payless doll shoes

P.S. A realization had struck me like lightning this morning and so I am off to bring back what I lost some years ago..

Happy Shopping at Melia Accessories!

Recently, I was asked by one of my dearest friends to model for her new online store, Melia Accessories. Okay, so I know I don't have a modelesque figure, height, or face, so forgive me if I may not live up to your expectations. We're just having some fun!


vintage top and paperbag shorts, Trunk Show glitter flats, Tomato leopard print watch, Melia Accessories (necklace and sunnies)

Melia Accessories offers a wide range of necklaces and bangles, but most of my pictures consist of super cute necklaces!












Haha! I already purchased this one even before it was released online!

We took these pictures just in front of UP Melchor Hall (engineering building). You could just imagine the faces of the boys who were wondering what on earth we were doing!



If you like to have these eye-candy pieces, you can visit Melia Accessories' facebook account. Happy Shopping! :)