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La.Pi.S #7 - Soup

Jollibee's La Paz Batchoy Soup & Tuna Pie

We were supposed to eat at Hap Chan Chinese Restaurant after Kulit's ballet lesson. The husband was craving for Chinese food, while, I wanted something hot. But unfortunately, the resto was closed due to air-conditioning trouble. The weather today was cold and windy that's why i wanted to have something to warm my tummy. We ended up at Jollibee, it's the only food store that's near the dance studio that serves hot soups. The photo above was my snack. The husband had the Junior Champ a.k.a TLC value meal and the Lil'One had chicken and rice. By the way, the La Paz Batchoy, which was a new product, was great for the cheap price of 28 Philippine pesos only. And of course, the Tuna pie was great too! One of my favorites at Jollibee, never fails to satisfy my palate (",)

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Last Saturday, we went to SM-Mall Of Asia. Kulit, after 5 months of being absent at the rink, skated again with Tin & Bunso. While, the husband & I visited the Franchise Expo 2008 Exhibit at SMX. After that, we went for a snack at Krispy Kreme and avail their free wi-fi access.

Weekend Snapshot - Belated Happy Father's Day!

Last Sunday, we ate at Max's Restaurant to celebrate Father's Day. Here are the photos of the food we had. In the photo shown above, that's my two favorite boys. They are playing with the PSP while waiting for our food to be served.

BELATED HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!

Hidden Mickey

As I said from my previous post, we had a late breakfast at Chowking yesterday. My kiddo had his ever-favorite sunny-side-up egg and garlic rice. When it was delivered to our table. He whispered something to my ear, "Look Ma, it's a hidden mickey!" and smiles giddily. Just look at the photo above. That's how amazing a kid's imagination can be! Like any other kids I know, he loves to watch Disney Channel.

Pork Char Siu & Omelet (Ham & Mushroom) Breakfast Meals At Chowking

After dropping our Little One in his Kumon class, H and I, we went to Chowking for our breakfast. As usual, H got the "Breakfast Bangus". While I tried their new breakfast products, "Pork Char Siu" and "Omelet". For the omelet, you have two choices, cornedbeef or ham and mushroom. I picked the latter one. The verdict? Pork Char Siu is a cross taste of our tocino and pork barbeque, okay for me but H didn't like it. As for the omelet, the eggs were overdone. Personally, I don't like my scrambled eggs or omelet that way. It feels lke you are eating rubber. Maybe next time, if I will try the omelet with cornedbeef, I should tell the cashier I want my eggs slightly cook (malasado) so that she can inform the cook.

Weekend Snapshot - Bunso's Birthday Treat

Weekend Snapshot

candid daw... taken at SM Mall Of Asia Esplanade

ang mga buraot...

My Little One playing with his new kiddie meal toy.

I'm with the two persons whom I consider my siblings.

Kulit, me, Bunso and Tin at Greenwich

Dada and GJ

Due to our busy and crazy schedule, it was only last Saturday, we got the chance to celebrate Bunso's birthday. We met and watched the Pyro Olympics at SM Mall Of Asia. Then, for the first time, Bunso treat us. We ate at Greenwich. What a wonderful evening we had! Thanks Bunso.... sa uulitin (",)

Kulit's 8th Birthday..... A Surprise Party!!!

Two days before my Little One's 8th bday, my hubby and I, decided to have it at Mc Donald's Las Pinas rather the first planned pajama party in our home with his cousins and looban kids only. We also decided not to tell Kulit about the change of plan. It was a hectic two days of preparing his give-aways and inviting his friends without him knowing while juggling his Kumon and Skating schedule. Every friday, we're at the rink for his skating lessons and practice. I'll just let the pictures tell you how the party went.... I'm glad to say my kiddo was really surprise and happy (",)

the birthday boy!

Kulit's birthday presents

On the day of my Little One's special day, he was so excited about the pajama party! He even wrote on a piece of paper to remind me the details for the party... like the food, balloons, invited guests and specially the games. I just nodded and told him, "don't worry, it's under control!". He didn't had any ideas the plans for his birthday had changed. The surprise birthday party was scheduled at 7 pm. I made his invited guests to come in blue-colored clothes and to be there at 6.30 pm. Well, I needed them for the big shout... to say "SURPRISE!!!" before the party begins. Kulit was so overwhelmed that he wasn't able to say anything, he just smiled and waved his right hand like a beauty queen (nag-feeling ta-ar-tits!!! hehehe). Then, he ran to Ate Kaye and hugged her!

Kulit with Mc Donald's Hamburglar and Ronald Mc Donald mascots.

Kulit & his silly cousins!!!

Addams Family

party people!

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The party was great. Everybody had fun, specially the kids. It was worth all the white lies I told my kid... well, if I didn't. I wouldn't be able to push through with the surprise party!

Thanks for all the re-pa-pips who came for my kiddo's 8th birthday!!! You really made my kid happy!

SUCCESS!!!!

Max's Restaurant.... again!

"Sinigang na Hipon"

"Fried Lumpiang Ubod"

We fetched our Little One from school earlier today, we're going to SM-Southmall for his ice skating lesson and practice. My hubby asked him, "Sa'n mo gustong kumain?" (Where do you want to eat?). Our kid answered with no hesitation, "Sa Max ko gustong kumain ng lunch!!!" (I wanna eat lunch at Max!!!). After tasting the "Lechon Kawali" & "Caramel Bar" the last time we ate there, less than a week ago. It got to his lists of favorite foodies. According to Kulit, my son, Max's Restaurant is his fifth favorite eating place. The top choice are Mc Donald's & Chowking. Second, Dampa in Paranaque. Third, Le Ching Tea House in Greenhills. Fourth is Jollibee.

For a change, I ordered Fried Lumpiang Ubod instead of the fresh variety I always order. We even tried their Sinigang na Hipon. The verdict? I still prefer the Fresh Lumpiang Ubod. Personally, I don't like the Sinigang na Hipon. The shrimps were frozen not fresh. The soup was too sour for my taste. Even my kid, wasn't satisfied. I can't blamed him, he's used to the taste of fresh shrimps.

I never cook shrimps that are frozen. it's always freshly bought at the market and goes straight to the stove for cooking. If ever, I stack them in the freezer for future use. I always steam them first with small amount of salt. Drain and cool them well. Double wrap in plain paper or brown paper, then, seal with plastic. Freeze.

Lola, my mother, always say never freeze fresh shrimps, it render a soapy-taste after thawing. As tested, it's true. The secret to keep it fresh even after freezing is to steam them first and wrap them in paper. The paper absorbs the smell and moisture of the shrimps, making them stay fresh-tasting.