Mommy's Kutchinta

Nope, they're not my mom's kutchinta. I don't think my mom even knows how to make them. But these kutchintas from Mommy's Malabon Pride are definitely so good. you'd wish they came from your ma's kitchen!

A pack of 8 costs only php50.00.

Really now, why choose Krispy Kreme donuts over our very own kutchinta!

Traffic Timers

These photos were taken at the intersections at the foot of and under Nagtahan Bridge in Manila where they have added these new countdown timers by the traffic lights.

Red for stop... Green for go. That shouldn't be too hard to grasp.

In trying to curb the impatient mind of the Filipino driver, who knows, this just might work.

Doggie Bag Biscuits

I bought a bag of treats for Disney today..... all natural and gourmet.

I liked the packaging... the shape of the biscuits... the ingredients on the label...

Unfortunately, Disney didn't like it. I think he finds it too hard/tough to chew.

The White Hat Italian Frozen Yogurt

It is never too late to try good stuff and good food. Yogurt delights have been in the local scene for quite some time now. And my trip to The White Hat may just be years too late but definitely not any less fun and filling.

I thought it was going to be easy placing my order... But when I saw how much toppings there were to choose from, I couldn't make up my mind!

I decided to just pick from the combination hats on their menu.

Choco Loco Hat for me!

How was it? It is why we love yogurt so much. Healthy, light and very sour, just the way yogurt should be. Next time, I'll try the fruity combination. Any suggestions?

Vigan Longaniza

I used to like only the sweet style hamonado longganisa. That was until I was able to try Vigan longganisa. It was everything the hamonado longganisa was not. It was garlicky, bland with a little hint of saltiness, peppery... and definitely not a bit sweet! And to my surprise, I actually liked it! And since then, I have been having cravings every so often. And whenever I do, I just rush to Greenhills to buy me a pack of Gonzales Vigan Longaniza.

A dozen a pack for php130. Each piece tied together to form one long line of sausages. I separate them before cooking, wash them, and boil them in a little water until the water cooks the longganisa thru and is totally reduced.

For the final step, when all the water is evaporated, I add a little oil and cook the longganisa some more until they're golden brown.

Budin: Buddy's Cassava Cake

Thanks to Kitten for recommending this cassava cake from Buddy's which they call 'budin'. I was lucky to catch a fresh batch that was still warm from the oven. It was wrapped in a clear plastic and placed in a Buddy box, all ready to go.

The budin didn't disappoint! It was really deliciously good.. soft, smooth and creamy, has just the right sweetness. I miss the chewy gritty lumpy type of cassava cake, though.

Bite after bite, the entire cake was gone in no time!

Make Every Cent Count

I carry a coin purse in my bag now where I dump all my loose change in, from 5 centavo coins to 1 peso coins. This is the best way I can avoid getting shortchanged by groceries and meatshops whose favorite line these days seems to be "Ma'am, kulang po ako ng 25 cents... or 10 cents... or 5 cents..."!

The rest of my 5 and 10 peso coins go straight to my piggy bank. Yes, I still keep one! Afterall, one is never too old to save up for the rainy season. :)

Trufles

Gourmet chocolate... this bag of truffles surely tastes like so. Smooth.... creamy.... and delicate.

When you start biting into one, there is no way you can stop.

Choco-Banana Float from Mini Stop

This has got to be one of my best finds at the chilled section of Mini Stop. My latest craze. My latest addiction... Choco-Banana Float that sells for php58 a tub.

Hubby and I have been sharing a tub for dessert during lunch over the past few days.

It is truly addicting. It has gotten me craving for more and more.

Each bite is truly creamily delicious... with just the right amount of sweetness... the cream, the graham, the caramel and bananas all melding into one perfect bite each time.

I know it is quite easy to fix at home. But nothing beats the ease of enjoying a dessert anytime, anywhere specially when it is quick, cheap and oh so delicious as this!

Movie Night: Transformers 3

Hubby and I treated ourselves to a movie night of pure entertainment by watching Transformers 3. The computer graphics now keeps getting better and better; it is so hard to suspend your sense of reality while watching the movie because everything seems so true and alive! I didn't care about the story... I didn't care about the reason or logic behind it. For as long as it was packed with entertainment value, which is how a movie with robots romping around the city should be, we were happy with it! To those who are still going to watch, relax and just have fun with it. Feast your eyes, not your brains!

Mini Stop's Burger Steak with Mushrooms

I passed by Mini Stop this noon to grab me a couple of drinks for lunch and saw this on their chilled section. I got curious and decided to try it and bought two trays for hubby and me.

The food was packed well in plastic trays with dividers; had a transparent lid where a production date and an expiration date tags are ; and each tray is provided with a set of spoon, fork and paper napkin!

The food trays were quickly heated while I was paying for them. And in just a few, I was on my way with my lunch all packed neatly in a bag, all warm and ready to eat!

How was the taste? It was alright, surprisingly. A decent meal for a very decent price at php48.00. When you are tight on a budget or in a hurry for a quick but hot and filling meal, Mini Stop might have what you need.

Coca Cola "Can" Glass

McDonald's brings back Coca Cola's glasses, this time in a much cooler design. The traslucent glasses are shaped liked your regular 12-oz. can and come in different colors. Get them all by adding P25. when you buy any of the combo meals.

I grabbed a pair right away. One in pink, and another in blue.

It is fun to use! It is like actually sipping coke from your can!