Penne ala DIABLO

Anything goes when it comes to Pasta, here i am again doing what i usually does... hehehhe invent pasta sauce out of anything and everything :D

You will need:

500 grams Cooked Penne
4 Tablespoonful chooped sundried tomatoes
2 teaspoon chopped garlic
olive oil
chili flakes 

Let's Partee:

• saute garlic in olive oil
• add chopped sundried tomatoes and chili flakes
• add in pasta and mix well

Olah!

outside KITCHEN

how's the shades mare hihihih :D

I've been bugging and harassing Noreen about her gown for my wedding hahahahha... (you will never forget that mare) She at all times is so busy doing her business (raketera), so whenever she finds time she'll make it up to you, (me pambawi ang kumarereng). Like what she did hehehhehe.

2 hot chicks

Talking about "bawi", Norz treated me a late lunch ala meryenda in Makati. Meet her at National Bookstore (one of my fave hang-out place... very batang national hahahahha). After her book and my DIY materials hunting we headed to KITCHEN.....checked there menu and agreed to have sandwich instead of a heavy Biggie meal, (diet mode for both of us since in 2 weeks time eh its my wedding na). I choose Kitchen's A long Story (Grilled schublig with stewed tomato,) while norz ordered Right on the Bottom (Tuna-mayo filling with sauteed mushrooms, cheese and alfalfa sprouts that hits the right spot) and Swirl Around (Mixed seafood pumpkin soup).

Swirl Around - delicious!

Find Kitchen's Menu Unique, defining their entree extra ordinary. There utensils are HUGE hahahhaha, but handy. Crew's are accommodating and the ambiance were very relaxing.... background music is soothing to the ear, you would want to sit and dine for long hour's......Food itself, not bad for the price.

 a long story 

Breakfast in Nagoya Anyone?

Went to Hatchin Japanese Grocery Store and bought some Japanese condiments and tried their Japanese  Omelet Batter for my Mini Japanese Breakfast, trying to make a twist out of this batter and make our ordinary sunny side up and scrambled egg on a higher level. (lumevel up ka na) haahhaha :D

The omelet is so moist...very ma-UMAMI :D

hahahah very quickfire

What's your HAT?

Now been raving about "White Hat's" FROYO ...... First tasted the Famous Bakers Hat Froyo last year and until now been crazy over those yogurts....



Baker's Hat... FROYO topped with homemade cheesecake,blueberries or cherries and almond cluster.. wohhhoooooah! my ultimate favey....

can get enough of your taste baby :D

wohoooaahhhhhhhhh

Can't wait to have our FROYO date this weekend...:D


Oooppsss... came acrossed  White Hat's Website and found this healthy info about FROYO!

Why Eat Yogurt?

It's been made and enjoyed for more than 4,000 years and yet YOGURT is relatively new to the Filipino diet. And only recently has it been marketed in a form that can be best enjoyed by the Filipino palate: as a frozen dessert.
We at The White Hat® are committed to promote the eating of healthy and REAL YOGURT--with LIVE, ACTIVE CULTURES--among Filipinos. Yogurt has so many benefits that eating it regularly can contribute to a longer life of HEALTH and HAPPINESS.
Here are yogurt's 6 health benefits:

• Better Digestion. Real yogurt contains LIVE, ACTIVE CULTURES (lactobacillus bulgaricus and streptococcus thermophilus) sometimes known as "PROBIOTICS". These help people with gastrointestinal conditions such as constipation, diarrhea, H. Pylori infection, colon cancer,, and those who are lactose intolerant.
• Stronger Bones. Real yogurt contains CALCIUM, which is essential for building strong bones and helps to prevent Osteoporosis.
• Reduces the risk of High Blood Pressure. A study made with 5,000 students in Spain showed that eating 2-3 servings of low-fat dairy a day led to lower blood pressure.
• Boosts the Immune System. Real yogurt with live, active cultures boosts the immune system by increasing white blood cells which fight infection.
• Bigger Muscles. Real yogurt contains PROTEIN which are needed in muscle building.
• Weight Loss. Eating low-fat yogurt in place of other high-fat desserts helps in losing weight without the feeling of being deprived.

:D

Sango at its BEST

It was Sunday afternoon,Church day! Uno and I will be meeting our friendz and after have dinner somewhere in makati area. My husband who is a BURGER addict said, he want's burger for dinner, Getting bored with the usual burger Mcdo and Jollybee offers, I thought of bringing him/them instead to "Sango" located in Makati.

After hearing Mass with our two GOOD Friends,Belen and Jasper, we headed to SANGO....Few steps from Don Bosco, we reached "the BURGER MASTER"... Belen,Jasper and Uno is quite hesitant on trying this never heard (according to them) Burger House in Makati... But i insisted that they will like the food same as i liked it the first time i visited and tasted their burgers with my office mates.

"pick your choice"

We were busy browsing the Menu at the same time arguing were to sit hahahahha, the boy's wanted to stay inside because its air conditioned, while Belen and I wanted to stay outside because we wanted to smoke. (baliktad hahahahah)

what's inside?

Jasper ordered Chicken Teriyaki Burger, Belen and I choose the master  cheeseburger  (both of us are not into burgers) and my UNO 's Master Double Cheese Burger. We added Fresh Salad and fries too.  While waiting we notice a lot of things inside the place,  they have this Japanese -fil magazines and Japanese background music that a true born Japanese would appreciate. When we arrived,  only few customers are inside , but when we begin to take a bite, the place was half full already. The burgers was so good Uno asked if they deliver too?,(yes they are), while Jasper the  veggie guy , likes his teriyaki burger. The small portion of salad that we ordered ensables a real Japanese dish, while the potatoes , whom for me taste more better than Mc. do's  fries is a Winner! the cubed cheese made it more delicious. (a cheese luveer indeed).

master cheese burger

 

love' em .....

 

veggie salad

 

Master Double Cheese

 

Chicken Teriyaki

We ended up so full and too lazy to stand up and leave the place...... More of Sango Fever for me and my Hubby.....Dial XXXX delivery:D

with good friendz:D

take out

Heavenly GOURMET

How i wish i was born in a land were  gourmet food aren't expensive... places like Italy, Spain, etc..

Gourmet food are extra expensive here in the Philippines, maybe because there are only few who manages gourmet business, or maybe some exported their goods somewhere in Europe.

To name few of Gourmet`Store's i visited;

• Santi's - they offered bunch of diff. gourmet goodies... Tasted their scrap Ham, we usually buy for new year's eve and it was so delicious. This is were i first tasted Parmigiano Riggiano (the famous and Expensive Italian Cheese), Thanks to my Kumare who works for Santi's, it made my visit to Santi's easier and somewhat cheaper hihhihih (gracias sa discount)This place is heaven..... yeah !
  

• Earle's - the very first gourmet/deli store that offers affordable cold cuts .... tried their Hungarian sandwich and it was the best... mustard and mayo with ketchup yum-yum...

• Centrury Park Hotel's Delicatessen and Pastry Shop - My favey.... my sister introduced me to this place when i was in High School, and until now i find this deli store the best of the best deli store i tried...

• Donau Gourmet - Just recent , My husband and I visited this place and triejd their wurst and clubhouse sandwich... the verdict-a so so i guess. :( Donau Gourmet
  

• Malcolm Place-One of the bestest ... they also offer wide variety of menu to choose from... The WAGYU STEAK was the BEST! My hubby who loves BEEF, say's this is the best BEEF he ever tasted in his whole life.. and i second the motion.....Ambiance wise, rate it as #10......

Gotta have more time uploading pics and mind blogging for this Gourmet Shops we tried and visited.......

MORE Stories SOOOON...........................

Visiting Donau Gourmet

Uno and I visited "Donau Gourmet" to satisfy our cravings for deli Sausages .. I ordered Schublig with Sauerkraut on the side , while my husband enjoyed his never ending love for clubhouse sandwich with Fries on top....Perfect for an afternoon meryenda (snack). 

salami, pastrami,prosciutto,pepperoni's

 

 loads of Donau's Deli corner

 

yeah baby:D

Originally,We planned on having our snack @ Earle's but since were already in the Amorsolo area, we consider Donau Gourmet instead. I took some photos inside, deli crew's are accommodating they don't mind pep's taking pictures inside. The place was a little bit warm inside,not sure if its the air conditioned problem or it's because (majinet lang tlgah sa labas) the location of the sun during that time is towards Donau's Main Dine-in Area.

DIG IN!

 condiments are available upon request

While waiting for our order, I took the chance to roam and checked those goodies that are neatly arranged on its respective shelves...... Later that i learned that they also sell baked breads such as Kosher, loafs and etc. They also have tote for a cause that are hanged somewhere near the powder room. 

 

Huge Can's  of Sauerkraut's are everywhere.... nutella's, preserve jam's, canned ravioli, Indonesian Spices and even Vitamins in a tube are available here.  Price wise, some are affordable and some are not.... They offer breakfast and MENU for a day too, that you hungry pep's like us wanna check out.... 

"MENU FOR TODAY"

Sauerkraut Anyone?

 

breads - breads - breads

 sweet tooth favey

 

 jams

Our order arrived just in time i have finished (kodakan moments).My Fried Schublig Sausage was a HIT...2nd to Hungarian which i dearly love, while Hanie's clubhouse was just a so so so ,toasted bread was so dry and over cooked, the fillings are too crisp it's hard to handle. For me it's not appealing nor has a good taste at all, doesn't justify it's price either.

not my choice

as always, Hubby enjoyed his never ending Clubhouse Sandie's

Potato Salad with Celery Seeds

To Match with my Chicken Parmigiana and Butter and Basil Fettucine, I made this easy and fuss free Potato Salad with Celery Seeds as a Side Dish.....

You will need

3 Medium Size Potatoes

2 Tablespoon Mayonnaise

Salt n' Pepper

Pinch of Sugar

Celery Seed

Let's Partee:

• Peel and then boiled the potatoes
  
• Drain the potatoes well before adding the Mayonnaise, sugar, salt n' pepper
• Sprinkle Celery Seeds and mix well before serving.

wholllah  another easy dish in less than half an hour... Dig in!!!

Butter and Basil Fettucine

Another Pasta Dish made extra Special....

You will need:

1 whole butter
Basil Leaves
500grams Fettucine Noodles




Let's Partee:D

* Cook Pasta
* Melt Butter in a Pan, when browned add pieces of Fresh Basil Leaves, mix well then add salt n' pepper
* Drain Fettucine Pasta and Mix with the Butter and Basil Sauce

Serve HOT!

Left Over Shabu2 Balls

What to do when you have leftover ingredients? Here's how... Had some of the balls left from my Shabu2 and made it Mixed Shabu2 Balls in a snap:

left over Ingredients:

FishTofu
Crab Stick
Cheese Balls
Firm Tofu
Meat Balls
Shabu Shabu Sauce
chives
chillies
ginger
garlic
sesame oil
Oil

Let's Parteee:

• Saute garlic,ginger, chillies in oil
• Add the left over ingredients except chives.
• When cooked sprinkle with sesame oil and chives.... 
•  

Presto! No leftover were wasted :D

Pasta Lover

I may not a pasta lover but my husband does ........ now everyone knows why i cook pasta all the time? :D Pasta is a very versatile dish, you can cook it with olive oil and garlic alone or with butter and fresh herbs and still the taste is still good.

I have cooked different kinds of pasta in the past, some are plain and some are not.. For me as long as you have olive oil, garlic or even just a sundried tomatoes pasta will turn out a gourmet one.

This is also one of the easiest dish to prepare, it doesnt require too much prep. time since the basic procedure is just boil, saute and mix ...isn't easy? Now you dont have to worry what to serve when unexpected guests arrives.... Pasta is just one boil away hahahahah... This is also the reason why i have stocks of different pasta at home.

 Stocks straight from the grocery counter hihihihi:D 

Best deal... Ideal Noodles, a local brand of Pasta but taste exactly like your Expensive brand.

 

more of lasagna , penne and spaggettini pasta

Baked Herbed Cream Dory Fillet with Cream Cheese and Cilantro Dip

What's Cooking on Christmas Eve?

You Will Need:

2 pcs. Cream Dory Fillets

Melted Butter

Chopped Garlic

Chopped Cilantro

Cream Cheese

 Dill

Thyme

Let's Partee:

-  Arrange Fillet on a Baking Dish, Add in Butter, Garlic and Herbs
-  Bake until Garlic turns brown in color
- Mixed Cream Cheese with Cilantro, seasoned with  salt n' pepper if needed.


Simple and yet so DELISH!!!

DEEP DISH CHICKEN CASSEROLE

What's cooking on Christmas Eve?

You will need:

1kl. Chicken Breast Fillet

1 Cup Cubed Carrots
2Stalks Celery
1pc. Onion
Butter
2 Large Boiled Potatoes
1/2 cup Evaporated Milk
1 cups Grated Cheddar Cheese
1 cup Grated Quick Melt Cheese
Salt n' Pepper to taste
1 cup Sour Cream

Let's Partee:
 

• Mashed Boiled Potatoes, Add in Milk, Cheese, Butter and Salt and Pepper, Mixed until soft in texture.Set Aside
• Saute Onion ,Carrots and Celery in Butter
• Add Chicken Breast and cooked until tender
• Add Sour Cream, pinch of salt and pepper
• Reduce sauce and then Set Aside
• Prepare Deep Dish and spread melted Butter, then pour the chicken mixture.
• Top with Mashed Potato and Quickmelt Cheese, Then Bake until cheese melts.

Festive Meal isn't?