21 November 2011

BREAKING DAWN COMBO








Breaking Dawn in Sydney!  17.11.11!

But was able to watched only on Sunday, 20.11.11.   Sean got the Breaking Dawn combo meal including the souvenir jug.  The movie was great and can not wait for part 2!

20 November 2011

SEAN'S FOOD TRIP: GREEN MANGO SALAD & SMOKED FISH




A perfect combo!  

Breakfast time here in Sydney.  What we got this morning: Shredded green mango with tomato slices salad and smoked fish.  Love this combination!  Though, still nothing beats our native green mango in Philippines.

17 November 2011

BIRTHDAY LUNCH CELEBRATION!





These were our lunch last Wednesday in celebration of my birthday. We got Sauteed Kangkong as well! I was so full, but wishing those crispy pork thighs were as yummy as the ones given to us by our beautiful friend during holidays! and you know who you are honey! :-9


MY BIRTHDAY SWEETNESS (ALSO!)



Birthday cake ala mode! Cake and Ice cream courtesy of my colleagues! Thanks guys!

16 November 2011

WHAT'S FOR DINNER?


Caldereta



Vermicelli


Dried Taro Leaves and stalk with coco milk


I got home late after spending some few hours with colleagues at work.  We had these on top for dinner.  The third one is one of my local favorite recipes.  Though it would've been better if it was a bit spicy as how it should be cooked.  But anyways, still had a lot to eat!  Have a good night!

13 November 2011

MY BIRTHDAY SWEETNESS


Japanese Cheesecake
from Bread Top at Kingsford, AU


My Birthday cake! Japanese cheesecake topped with strawberry, rock melon, white and milk chocos. This blew me away! Thanks for the cake B! I love it!

SEAN'S FOOD TRIP: CHOCOLATE MOUSSE


Dessert for my birthday....choco mousse! Just look at those shredded chocos on top! Sean got this at Bread top, Kingsford, Au.

WHAT'S UP?: IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!



It was a simple surprise celebration for my birthday and look what we had to celebrate with... Beef barbecue and fried calamari! Got Smirnoff double black to go with 'em! Let's drink to that yeah yeah!

WHAT'S COOKIN' SEAN? : PINEAPPLE GLAZED PORK

Pork gravy cooked with pineapple slices. Scrumptious recipe to the bones! Olives were used for garnishing. Yummy. This reminded me of Christmas ham!

SEAN'S FOOD TRIP: CHICKEN CHEESE BALLS & SCHNITZEL

Heart shaped Chicken Schnitzel...LOVE!!!


Chicken Cheese Balls! Yummy melted cheese inside!

I know! You want 'em right now! Drool!

01 November 2011

WHAT'S COOKIN' SEAN?: PORK POCHERO


Cookin' right now? Pork Pochero! Wow! Look at this rich sauce!  I love the veggies and the color of this dish.  Sean's success in his first attempt to ever cook this recipe. Another kitchen victory!

ON FOOD TRIP: LUNCH @ MESA

We (with niece and nephew) came to visit my father's grave in Makati early Monday morning. Right after, we went straight to Greenbelt. We dropped by the chapel and sat on the park for awhile. Enjoying the air blowing lightly.  Sky was nice and weather was not that hot.  We enjoyed looking at the kids playing by the fountain.  I wanted to take pictures of them but parents might call my attention for that.  One mom blew some bubbles over the kids. Such a wonderful moment when little kids tried to burst bubbles. Benches were occupied as well as the tables from the coffee shops behind us.  




Look at how the scenery made on this old man's face.  It was my niece's hand below the photo, by the way.  I really enjoyed the day, like a break off from the rat race. I definitely need more of this kind of day.  



And finally, i was able to get back and dined here. @Mesa, Greenbelt.  Good though that we were able to get seats because most of the tables were reserved already and the resto just opened that time.  


These are what they used to light up the place.  I like the ambiance.  Like what they say it is a Filipino Moderne.  I wanted to take one of those tables but already reserved.




The condiments.

We ordered for Pork barbecue, Beef and Tripe in peanut sauce and shrimp paste which locally know as "kare-kare", and Steamed supreme beef.   Kids just loved how the beef so tender.





Though i wanted to try other dishes like the catfish flakes, crispchon, stuffed squid, baby squid in olive oil and other shell recipes, i just simply can't.  Kids are so fussy with food but i am so glad this time they really enjoyed them.  They finished them all up and it's worth it.  

MITCH COOKS: GINATAANG HALOHALO




Craving for this! I went to the market and got with me native bananas, purple yam, sweet potatoes, glutinous rice which i made into balls, coco milk, sugar and vanilla extract.  I was able to make a medium potful of mixed crops in coco milk.  One of the native delicacies i like.


ON FOOD TRIP: FRESH SPRING ROLL IN A BOX


I tried out this new fresh spring roll or locally known as "Lumpiang Sariwa".  This dish is now trending in  the food industries as well us in the franchising business.  Let me show you how is it before i pour the sauce on.

The wrap is green in color which i am not so sure how this was made.  This fresh spring roll is made of shredded young coco shoots, Indonesian grass herbs, Moroccan ground nuts, chili flakes which is optional (i like a little spice in it), fresh lettuce and rolled to wrap.




Sauce is made of brown sugar, cornstarch and minced garlic.  This ones in the box were freshly rolled and extra sauce were given per serving. I want to try others as well coz this one got like a herbal taste from the Indonesian grass herb.