Amazon Acai Hemp Shake (P80)
From what I gathered from my conversation with one of the owners (the name which I forgot…sowee!), Hemp shake is a protein drink and now I wondered, why I agreed to order this. Maybe I was overwhelmed with the information I got…The powdered shakes contain nourishing superfoods, such as hemp, blueberries, pomegranates, açai and goji berries, maca root, and ramon nuts, that are rich not only in protein but in minerals, antioxidants, and healthful fatty acids. Hemp protein contains 66 percent edestin—easier to digest than soy—and, unlike most soy protein, isn’t processed with hexane solvents.
AD didn’t like it one bit so JX enjoyed drinking it solo. Of course, I shared the drink with JX so he won’t be drinking too much.

Fried Ravioli (P80 for 6pcs) Crispy fried pasta pockets stuffed with Spinach and Mushroom.
This was okay but remember, it was fried.  The salsa was good that it was the first to be gone.

Mushroom Burger (P120) Mushroom Patty with Honey Mustard, Lettuce, Caramelized Onions, and Potato Wedges.

Thinking of the mushroom burger in Tagaytay, we ordered this….yummy especially with cheese and mayo….mushy but hey, that’s the mushroom burger for ya!  I also liked the crunchiness of the potato wedges.  Fried ones that I’d like to avoid.

Lime Chicken with Alfredo Sauce (P170) Chicken Breast marinated in Lime and drizzled with Alfredo Sauce, served with Buttered Beans and Parsley Rice.

Why do I always think that Alfredo sauce is a red sauce?!  Hmp!  I wasn’t too excited with this order but was forced to get this.  I knew HB wanted this, I didn’t.  For one, it was white meat and therefore and most probably, it would be dry (I don’t like dry food, I’m a sauce person.).  The alfredo sauce sorta made up for it but I was not solved.  Sad, sad me.

Fourplay (P160) Pita chips served with Salsa, Hummus, Motabal, and Toasted Garlic.

I wasn’t really able to enjoy the foreplay, este, fourplay because I was busy being the referee between the 2 kiddies and of course, I saw the chips….not good for me….

Verdict:  I’d like to hang around when it’s cooler…maybe at night (but location wise, it’s too far for us)…and try some of their other dishes…I wish they’ll have their own clean restroom!  High chair for the kids too (not the stool at the bar)!

Nomnomnom Restaurant
Contact Person: Mara Bernaldo
Telephone Number: +63917-8250338
Tomas Morato cor. E. Rodriguez streets
Website: nomhappyfood.multiply.com

Anything or almost anything with chocolates, count me in!

Mochi Regular Size (P35)/ Mochi Bite Size (P65)

Loving every bite…especially the choco peanut butter! Reminded me of the masachi we had at Eat Well and tikoy with bean paste inside which we have during chinese birthday parties and weddings.

You have five flavors of mochi to choose from: milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate with walnuts, white chocolate with green tea, and choco peanut butter.

We just chose the bite size mochi because we had enough of desserts for one day. We were hopping from one restaurant to another and we have another last stop to make.

Maria Gorre, Dezato Foods
Address: 100 Hemedy St., New Manila, Quezon City
Telephone: +632 727-1229, 387-9484
Mobile: +63 920-9249155
Email: mariagorre@gmail.com
website: dezato.multiply.com

I’m not a dog lover but I just want to share this to you in case you are!

30 May 2009, 6:30pm
SM Mall of Asia Music Hall

Tickets are priced at P1500 and P2000. For more details and ticket buyers, please call or text this mobile number 0917-8352405

This is a fundraising dinner for you and your best friend for the benefit of the Paws Animal Rehabilitation Center.

I was set to surprise AD and JX with Meet and Greet Hi5 gang in one of the Ayala mall tour they’ll have this May but we got this opportunity to see them up close and personal last Tuesday. I was expecting it to be the Hi5 gang we were accustomed to when we were still watching TV 2.5 years ago but was surprised that they were a different set of young people. Totally new to us so when we had the photo op, I just say HI to them with a smile, not knowing what else to say.

(L-R) Stevie, Casey, Lauren, JX, Moi, Tim, AD and Fely

I was surprised that Tim even carried AD! Heavy AD!!

Hi-5 Meet & Greet @ the Ayala Malls (May 2009)
Trinoma Mall: May 13-15 1pm, 3.30pm, 6pm
Glorietta Mall: May 16-17 11.30am, 3pm, 6pm
Greenbelt Mall: May 18 11.30am, 3pm, 6pm
Market Market: May 20-22 1pm, 3.30pm, 6pm
Alabang Town Center: May 23-25 11am, 3pm, 6pm
Ayala Center Cebu: May 27-28 1.30pm, 3.30pm, 6pm

Hi-5 Promo Tour (September 2009)

Hi-5 Surprise: Live in Manila
November 25-30, 2009
Megatent, Meralco Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig

Contact Fastkid Inc. for more info about Hi-5 in Manila: +632 2160505.

Be ready for the MYOH!!!

Thursday, May 28 at 11:00am to Monday, June 1 at 7:00pm
Rockwell Tent, Makati City

The first time we passed by Taumbayan, we thought that it was a bar or some kind of place to hang out without kids because it was closed at around 4pm. Good thing, we had another chance to try it out…

Ensalada Platter (P120) Inisteam na native gulay na may bagoong Balayan. Vegetables cooked the al dente way. 
My HB ordered this to pair it with his protein dish. I just gobbled some so I can have vegetables in my system.

Bar-BQ ni Manong Jaime (P105) Pork bbq sticks na timplang estero.

Another winner for me because of the sweet sauce used for marination and the pork did not look too dry because they wiped the bbq with the sauce one more time before they served it to us. I just had a few bite then AD and JX was the one who ate it. JX, I thought you don’t like meat or maybe I only thought so! It was also the same for AD when he was around 1 and a half years old that he grabbed a BBQ stick and ate it. Actually, he enjoyed eating it that he almost finished a stick.

Inihaw na Adobo (P160) Liempong inadobo tsaka inihaw.
Loved the grilled adobong liempo! Meat was tenderly smoked!

Kasuy Kare Kare (P330) Ox Tripe & Short Ribs sa malinamnam na Cashew Sauce.

I love to munch on kasuy (but only in moderation because it makes me cough or have a itchy throat after eating). The kasuy made me order Taumbayan’s kare kare because it is not your usual fare to have it with kasuy.  Usual nut would be the plain peanuts.  As I tasted the sauce, I caught a tiny hint of kasuy that I wished I could’ve tasted more.  One could see the chopped kasuy in the sauce but one cannot really taste the kasuy flavor which made me sad.  Maybe the kasuy used was not tasty or was it the sauce too diluted?  But mind you, almost all customers ordered this one, maybe bec it was their weekly special.  I even overheard that someone took home an order of it after eating it at the restaurant.

I liked the place because it has no pretense and no need to be stressed as we were with our hyperactive kids. Almost carienderia style place. Come just as you are and be prepared to sweat. No aircon but that’s okay. They also serve simple meals from the can (in short, canned goods). Actually, I had fun checking out their menu. Honestly, I would love to go back there and try their other weekly specials (they have 5 sets which they rotate).

We also enjoyed the place because there was an art gallery at the time of our visit. The art pieces were our (me and the kids) conversation subject to distract them while HB was taking photos of the dishes or while waiting for the food to be served. They also feature photo exhibit.

FYI. Almost all of the table were filled up with GMA 7 staff so I’m not sure if ABS-CBN staff also hang out at Taumbayan.

Taumbayan by Photokitchen, Inc.
40 T. Gener Street corner K-1st near Kamuning Road, Quezon City
Telephone: +632 501-2399
Mobile: +63917 810-4034, +63929 438-3912
Email: photokitchen@gmail.com

Driving Directions:
If you are coming from E. Rodriguez, turn left at Tomas Morato and make a right turn on Kamuning. Then, turn right on T. Gener Street, which is the second right street. The first corner after Kamuning is K-1st where you would see Hot Grills first, which is across Taumbayan.