Guess where we have just been?

My sister was a Dean’s Lister last term and I am just brimming with pride to know that my sister is an achiever.  She has blossomed into a shy young woman with maturity above her level.  I’m so glad that our bond has become closer over the recent years.

A truly proud sister moment

Congrats shobs!

I haven’t made an entry in 15 days… Shoot. 

Tomorrow I will be in Macau… and Storm Karen is there right now… Shoot Shoot.

This site will be moving to a new address over the weekend… www.betweenbites.com, please start changing your links.  Thanks!  I wish someone can help me with 302/301 redirect because I’m totally clueless.  I wish WordCamp day can come sooner.  

My event category in the side bar is not working… Shoot Shoot Shoot.

Too many backlogs including the fantastic Cebu trip with Travel Factor (www.travelfactor.org) last weekend.

To appease Bubba’s eternal craving for Teriyaki Boy, I agreed to have dinner at this Japanese fastfood restaurant.

On the Table:

Miso Soup PHP 45

Ebi Tempura (3pcs) PHP 160

Tofu Steak PHP

Kakiage Tempura PHP 130

Yamameshi PHP 48

After this dinner, it will take another “craving for eternity” of Bubba before I allow myself to get dragged to Teriyaki Boy.  It used to be a favorite of mine during the first year it launched but I find their dishes becoming oilier one visit to the next.  Ick.

Available also for party orders are Tempura Party Mix PHP 800 (small size)/1000 (large size), Sashimi Mix PHP 1,225 (small), and All California Maki 975 (small).

Chris Brown is set to have a concert at Araneta Coliseum on October 29, 2008.
Keep you posted!

Patron (except the first 10 rows nearest the stage) - P6700
Lower Box (except the two center sections and all front row (A) seats) - P4500
Upper Box A (reserved seating) - P2500
Upper Box B (open seating) - P1500
General Admission - P600

2 weekends in vigorous Manila will be missed this August.  The upcoming Cebu trip, organized by Travel Factor (http://thetravelfactor.org/), which will take us to Cebu City, Bantayan Island, Virgin Island and Malapascua, very much excites me.  I can finally cross Bantayan on my old list of things to do (http://www.janedchua.com/2007/09/27/my-25-items-for-summer/).

However, nothing electrifies me more than the thought of another out-of-the-county trip with Bubba.  I have to start preparing myself mentally for bungee-jumping.

Saturday at Shangri-la Plaza

Dippin’ Dots and BTIC are good accompaniment to shopping for make-up!

Bubba, on the phone with Darlene, leans over and lands a soft peck on the lips as my right hand closes the car door.  I surreptitiously whispered that the Coke Vlogging Awards was transferred to Greenbelt instead of MOA.  He mouthed, “why” and casually my shoulders shrugged, “Maybe because of the rain?”

With a glowing review from Lori of Dessert Comes First (

Owner Mon Eugenio, a seasoned restaurateur put together an irresistible menu with a wide range of dishes from grilled steaks to creative appetizers and pasta. 

On the Table:

Prawn Bisque PHP 190

Pumpkin soup is always the favorite –that or clam chowder.  Ordering something new started the mood right.  The prawn bisque was split into two and served with slender toasted garlic “crouton” with bacon bits.  One slurp of the soup opened our disposition to greater things to come.  The essence of fresh prawns was evident in the thick creamy soup.

My carnivorous side is on the prowl lately (

All steaks come with a choice of starch, baked potato, mashed potato, French fries or garlic/steamed rice.  Baked potato with Ementhal cheese was very tempting but conventional side kicked in with the order of fries.

Service is knowledgeable and efficient by a friendly young staff.  An excellent dinner at Myron’s was enjoyed tremendously and I was glad that among the three choices I had that night, Myron’s delivered.

Album: http://cushee.multiply.com/photos/album/540/08_0808-_Myrons  

Singapore celebrity chef Lisa Leong educates us Thursday night that great tasting food can also be healthy.  As a primer to August 8-9 cooking course, Chef Leong taught the media participants clustered at Tang City Glorietta 3 branch the healthy way of preparing delectable dishes.  To those who are not familiar with the name, Lisa Leong is one of the most popular chefs in Southeast Asia.  At age 55, she is currently a food and travel writer for Gourmet Living and a TV chef.  25 years of culinary experience paved the way for her endorsements, highlighting New Asian health cuisines that nutritional She also contributes to different food magazines across Asia and is the spokesperson for leading branded food and Philips products. 

Very much the talker and comic, Lisa Leong tells us that not all healthy food are bland, colorless or boring.  She reintroduces Coconut Oil as the new Asian key ingredient in Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai and Singaporean cuisine. 

“Coconut oil is a healthy and great-tasting cooking ingredient,” explains Leong. “It suits my gourmet style and appeals to millions of people in the region, as well, who use it in their daily meals.” But more important than its prominence as an ingredient in Asian cooking traditions, coconut oil is a naturally occurring oil that contains beneficial medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs).

Beneficial MCTs are fatty acids aid in the metabolic processes of the body including fat regulation, weight control and anti-infection activity. Basically, MCTs in coconut oil contribute to a holistic diet and help combat the excessive intake of harmful trans fatty acids. Recognizing the valuable contribution of MCTs to staying fit, Chef Leong chose coconut oil products from Team Asia Corporation, the leading provider of consumer health products, for her New Asian style cuisines.  

Album: http://cushee.multiply.com/photos/album/539/08_0807-_Chef_Lisa_Leong  

Calaguas Beach.  July12-13, 2008

Photo Courtesy: Jerome