National Food Showdown 2011

I can't help but share this.. i took awesome food pictures so please allow me to share this with you..

Isn't is yum? Hehe i wish i could cook as professional as them in the future.. =) Btw, our school ISCAHM won the Showdown, that makes me proud being a part of their institution.. =)

Cyleina Black Pearl Soap Review

Product Review:

Please forgive me, i know it took me so long to do this.. i've been really busy this past few weeks.. so here it is...

I've already mentioned from my previous blog that i have a very sensitive skin, so i am really scared of trying different soaps, but since Cyleina Black Pearl soap is organic, i felt at ease. =D

This is really effective! After few days of using it, i already noticed the difference, my skin is getting clearer and more glowing, but since it's few days palang, i do not want to exaggerate, so i continued using it for weeks and my mom noticed my skin na, mas lalo daw gumanda at kuminis.. Then my sister is finally home from her 3 months review and it was the first thing she noticed. I believed her kasi to tell you, my sister will never compliment me, as in! Haha but she did, so i felt good! And she started asking me na about the soap, then eventually tried it. After a week of using it, her friends noticed daw her skin is smoother and whiter. So from then, she's become one of the believer like me. haha =))

If you want whiter, glowing or smoother skin, you must try this! It doesn't make your skin dry, especially for people like me who are so lazy to put on some lotion after taking a bath, so i had to deal with dry skin before, but not anymore! =D Lastly, it's organic! No harmful chemicals, so it's safe to use! =D

Today i learned how to boil an egg the right way..

Well it's my 2nd week in a Culinary School, so yes i am not yet a Chef, but i'm hopeful to become one someday..=D

Our Chef Instructor asked one of my classmate if she knows how to boil an egg, well of course our reaction is like "sisiw!" then He asked her to describe how, then she said "Put a water in the saucepan, put the egg then place it in the stove and let it boil"

We all agreed since it is also how we usually do it, but our Chef corrected her..

I learned that to boil an egg, we should let the water boil first before putting the egg to the saucepan ( Because you will never predict when it's gonna boil, so you will not know kung ilang minutes na eh we have different types of boiled eggs pa.. Like Soft boiled or the malasado, the Wax boiled- the sliced egg you usually see when you order salads like ceasar salad, and Hard Boiled egg and each of them has a boiling time.For Soft boiled- 5-7 minutes, Wax Boiled 7-9 minutes, then Hard boiled 10-12 minutes.)

Then he also discussed how you are going to know if it's overcooked, he said if you noticed a greenish color in the yolk,  or gray colored, then the nutrients are gone, and all you are getting is the cholesterol. So it's very important to cook your egg the right way since it is a rich source of protein and vitamins.

Note: If you are boiling an egg from the fridge, make sure to leave it first in a room temperature before boiling to avoid cracks. =)

Yes, i know for some of you this is very basic, but it is always good to know how to do it the right way. =)

My first Etude House Purchase!

This isn't the first korean beauty store that came here in the Philippines, there is The Face Shop, and Skin Food.. I must say korean beauty products are great!

 

THEFACESHOP's The Flower Uv Intense Powder Pact SPF50+, PA+++ NB21

~The SPF50 is superb!! 

SKIN FOOD's LIME SECRET SHINE

-I always use this as a base, before putting any make up to my face, kasi i love the shimmery effect! Wag lang sobra, baka magmukha kang isda =D

Then came Etude House

(It was my first time to enter their store, actually dahil kay Lee Min Ho na model nila hekhek)

This caught my attention, so i tried it on!

 

So natural! And it smells like tangerine!!! I love!! I use it everyday! Like finally found the best Lipgloss or whatever it is! =D  So far it is the best for me, wait till i try the EOS Lipbalms hehehe =D I'll make a review once i have it na =D

It's the best time to shop at SM Megamall!

Why???

I know what you're thinking....... =) It's really the best time to shop! I tell you, i didn't feel that my feet hurts because of walking.. actually it felt like it's floating.. haha =)) exaggerated! But true! LMAO!

 

Went to Marks&Spencer, and guess what? Their underwears are on 50% off! 

So yeah i bought panties!! =))) Who wouldn't?? 

 

See?? It's reasonable! Orginal price is 795php/pack (5 pcs), Sale price: 475php nalang!

We passed by mango... i can't believe this! Seriously??? EVERYTHING is 50%off?? so i went inside to check! and yes it's true!! Too bad we've got so little time to shop.. we're leaving in a few mins.. so was not able to buy.. =(

 

Then Skin food.. -one of my favorite store.. i didn't like any of their sale items though.. so didn't purchase any.. =)

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Here's what forever 21 could offer.. =)

They have so much, that you can't decide which is which! LOL I went to their plus size as usual, but they're not on sale =( So went home empty handed..=/

Then before we left, i saw Crocs store.. they only offer 10% off on all items.. but not really bad.. and i saw this cute pair.. =) The saleslady said it's their new arrival.. and they only have one pair left for this... luckily it's size 9! Sooo happy! =)

 

So hurry! Go to SM Megamall now! =) 

Happy shopping girls!! =)

~XOXO~

Digital Nail Art

I might be the last person to experience it, but allow me to share my experience! Haha (forgive the promdi)

So as we were (my friend Cha and I) roaming around the mall and looking for something to do to kill time, we saw this shop that offers digital nail art for only 120php.. we both tried it..

They first did the manicure, then they put white polish on my nails that serves as the base coat.. my back hurts because i was sitting in a stool while doing the manicure, then we proceeded to the printing of my nail art.. LOL i put my fingers inside the machine, then waited for like 1-2minutes while it's printing.. then voila! I got this..

Awesome!! I even watched my nail while it's inside the machine (Ignorant mode) hahaha.. it's not that perfect though, but it's not really bad for 120 pesos! I love the zebra print! Will surely come back for more nail arts design.. =)

Forever 21 Philippines turns 1 this July!

Don't you just love the word SALE? I do! As Forever 21 Philippines turns ONE, their Anniversary Sale is also happening from July 1-9 at SM Megamall and SM Makati. See you all there! :)

 

 

 

Cyleina Black Pearl Soap

I accompanied my mom to Watson's kanina, while she was looking around, i went to their soap section, just checking if they already got Ivory Soap in stock,sadly wala parin.. =( Then i saw this black soap that really caught my attention, it's the Cyleina Black Pearl soap! I can't believe it's already in Watson's! Before kasi, you can only purchase their soaps from their online shops or other resellers. Maybe this soap is really something.. so i bought one to try it.. anyway my ivory is not available yet..besides it's organic, so i am kinda certain that it's safe to use naman.. 

It has:

• Collagen
• Licorice
• Alpha Arbutin
• Vitamin E

When i got home, i hurriedly went to the shower and tried it on syempre! haha! (Hindi makapaghintay!) i also tried it on my face, i dunno if it has mint in it, but it has a cool sensation.. .I rinsed it after 2-3 minutes. =)

Right now, there will be no review yet..  but will do soon..Allow me to use it for 1-2 weeks then expect an honest review from me. =) i have also read a lot of good reviews though, so we'll see.. if this will really work and make my dark spots disappear! haha =) i really hate the siko and tuhod part kasi eh! =(

If any of you has already tried this product, please share with us your experiences.. =) TIA!

XOXO

End of Season Sale!!!

I saw this from Ms. Chuvaness and i want to share it with you too!

P.S. You need to show up on the first day of sale to avail special discounts on all regular priced items. =)

-XOXO-

Aling Dionisia's Hermes Bag

I was watching Rated K awhile ago, and for the first time, Aling Dionisia showed the world the controversial Hermes Bag she got from Manny Pacquiao on her birthday. Although she was not able to reveal it before, everybody assumed it cost almost a million or more.. (Syempre, what do we expect, it's the pacmom!)

So here's what she got.... charaaaaaaaaaaan!

An Orange Garden Party Hermes Bag..
(P.S. I am not sure, but it looks similar to this....btw, i love her bags behind her!except for the bayong ha? harhar*)

 

Diba???

 I felt disappointed. I mean, yes it's gorgeous! But i was expecting Manny to give her the best.. a Birkin or a Kelly perhaps?Am not an expert about bags, especially Hermes (I can't afford one yet haha! Maybe 30 years from now, i'll have my own too!)  so i ain't sure.

Sigh.. But according to Jinky it cost more than 1 million pesos, but if her bag is that Garden bag above, then that's just like more or less 100,000pesos! We should consult The Bag Hag about this.. but i hope the one that Mommy D has, really cost more than a million, because she deserves it, besides, she is the mother, without her, there will be no Manny Pacquiao right?

Ikaw? What is your opinion about this? =)

Note: Again, i am not an expert with Hermes Bags, but google helps, you may correct me if i'm wrong.. Thanks! 

XOXO

June 25 Recipe: "Cornedbeef Stew" or "Cornedbeef na de sabaw"

We all love "mainit na sabaw" whenever it's raining..like Bulalo, Sinigang or Tinola.. (Hayyy so sarap!) too bad we can't go out and go to the supermarket for the ingredients.. so what should we do? Grab any possible ingredients that can at least conciliate our cravings..

This is a very simple recipe.. =) So even if you can't cook.. you can make this dish.. with the help of some ingredients you can find at home..

What you need:

• Corned beef (for me, I prefer purefoods chunky--i like the beef strands and chunks kasi..but you can use any of your favorite cornedbeef you have at home)
• Broccoli chopped into pieces
• Diced Potatoes
• Onions
• Garlic
• Salt to taste

How to do it:

1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add and sauté the garlic until fragrant,  stir in onion until soft and translucent.
2. Put the cornedbeef and stir for 1 minute, now pour 2 cups of water (it depends on how much sabaw you want) and add salt to taste.
3. Bring to boil with occasional stirring. Then drop in the diced potatoes and let it simmer for awhile or until the potatoes are almost cooked or tender.
4. Now add the broccoli and let it boil, make sure to lower the heat, and please do not overcooked the broccoli. You may add some more salt depends on your desired taste.

P.S. If there is no broccoli at home, you may also use baguio beans or Cabbage.. =)

Godbless everyone! Keep safe!

XOXO

Noodles Anyone?

It's raining non-stop.. so i decided to cook my favorite noodle soup.. but please do not expect too much because this is an instant noodle! hahaha =) But it is tasty i swear!

Well, I have this kind of addiction when it comes to noodles..

I was a big fan of Maggi Chicken Noodles..

 

But later on, the taste is becoming different.. somewhat matabang.. and the noodle is getting thinner.. 

Then i discovered Lucky Me Itnok..

 

It is super sarap.. well for me.. since i really love putting eggs to my noodle soup.. hehe =) 

One day, a friend gave me ramen instant noodles..

I didn't cook it at first, because i know ramen is a korean noodle.. and i don't really like anything that is korean.. really i am not a fan (except for Lee Min Ho and korean movies of course! haha) but when i run out of stock of itnok.. then i decided to give it a try.. I must say that i am starting to love it.. =) 

Then i was being introduced to Nong Shim Ramyun by a friend who loves korean foods..

It is sooooo good.. except for the fact that it is sooooooo HOT.. i swear it's not tolerable if you are not used to spicy foods.. but really it was so good.. 

Well as much as i wanted to eat this everyday, i can't.. because it's too spicy.. good thing i found out that it has another variant.. which is just slightly hot.. =)

So from then, this has been my favorite among all the noodles that i've tried.. It's also my sister's favoritoo.. 

and this is what i cooked tonight..

 

So yummy! 

But i am still craving for Rice Paper's Crab Meat Noodle Soup.. :((

I can't wait to go to HK to have some.. =)

So what are your favorite noodle soup?? 

~XOXO~

Forever 21 madness!

Eversince Forever21 came to the Philippines, i always make sure to visit their store whenever i go to manila.. It's stylish and really cheap! I belong to the plus size group, so you would understand how hard it is to find clothes that will surely fit.. especially if you are living in the province! I am just thankful because Online Shopping becomes "uso", if not i would forever stick to Tubby's clothes and waste my money.. (Although i still buy my jeans from them) but for me it's too pricey! The quality is not that good either.. so i am soo stoked to know that forever 21 is here! 

So why do i love forever 21? 

•  They have faith21 (wide varities of stylish plus size apparels!)
• They're affordable!
• You have a lot to choose from! From clothes to accesories..
• Lastly, they do accept debit card! so i won't have to bring cash all the time! Teehee*

What are some of my favorite loots so far?

Sleeveless top with Jewels and Pearls
Black Cardigan
---I totally love the top, simply because it's elegant and of course it's black! =)))

Jumpsuit
White V-neck Shirt
 ----i get a lot of compliments whenever i wear it.. =D I look younger daw! haha

 Laced Sleveless Top
----I felt very sexy for 1 day! hahaha P.S. I am wearing a short underneath =)))

Colorful Dress with Zipper infront

---it's my favorite because it matches my fuchsia oxford ballerina shoes!

Red Maxi Dress

----i got this on sale, and it was perfect for our beach party! =)

Printed Blouse with Red Belt

----This one is great with shorts, i really don't like wearing shorts but it was summer then and i can't stand the heat.. (wala nakong paki kahit ayaw nila sa legs ko, eh di wag nilang tignan!hahahaha)

Those are just some of my loots, i also have accesories from them (But honestly, i don't like it especially their gold plated ones, they easily fade or get dark..well maybe am just getting what i paid for hehehe)

It's been a month since i last went to their shop.. so i kept on thinking what's new on their store.. good thing their Facebook Page is updated! 

I saw their new uploads for june..and i spotted these cute items they have this month..

These photos are taken via print screen from forever21's facebook page! =D 

Can't wait for my next visit!! =)

BTW, Please be safe everyone.. it's raining so hard now because of the typhoon falcon.. Godbless!