Digital Karma

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I am grateful to this douche bag for getting us free dimsum and dessert.

Curious? Here’s what happened.

While my brother and I are having lunch at Good Earth GB3, there’s this mid-eastern-looking man loudly complaining about his reservation. While I understand this customer’s point, it’s totally unnecessary to make a scene over this mistake, especially if your companions are still not around. It’s just wrong to scold the staff in public like you rented the whole place. 8 seats have already been prepared (and we’re seated on the last two.) and this douche kept on yapping.

One of the waiters hesitantly approached us as we have anticipated. He humbly asked if we can transfer to the table behind us. Seeing how the staff is getting humiliated, we readily moved to the other table.

For saving their asses, they served us another order of pork siomai and 2 servings of mango tapioca… on the house. Knowing that you have helped someone and getting free food at the same time is rather nice feeling. Karma is indeed digital now.

Surely, karma will also find its way to get back at him. I pity this fool as he will soon learn (or not) that servers are one of the people you will certainly not want to piss off. Bon appétit!

P.S.
His companions were still not there when we left. F****N Unbelievable!

Hot Soup

I am grateful for this hot bowl of Bulalo during this cold and rainy day.

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Tuna Pesto

I am grateful for this hearty Tuna Pesto Pasta my wife made.

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Tamago

I am grateful for family dinners.

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Balamban Liempo

Lechon + Pesto = Balamban Liempo. A fresh taste for the usual roast pork.

Shot at their branch along Kamuning Road (between K-D and K-E street), QC. I believe they are still on soft-opening. The place still smells paint and they have to buy the rice and drinks from a nearby karinderia. :)

Little Tokyo

See Google Maps here for the exact location.

The place is actually a collective of smaller restaurants. Our friend recommended to order from Hana and to try out their Takoyaki.

There is also a market where you can shop for imported Japanese goodies.

We decided to eat outside since we felt like having a picnic. Should you choose to eat indoors, be prepared to smell like what you ordered when you leave.

Takoyaki cooked outdoors

The Finished product

Gyoza

Uni Sushi

Marvie’s Bento Box

Special Hana Bento Box (500php). The set is big enough for two… just order an extra rice.

More photos below

Legaspi Sunday Market

We’ve always been curious on what we’ll see at the Legaspi Sunday Market. Thanks to the last minute invite by our friends, we were finally able to go there.

Here is what I’ve seen during my quick photo walk around the venue.

I was told that these were organically grown.

My Lunch. Bockwurst with cheese sandwich.

Overall, the place was great to have get-together with friends over food….

or just to have good times with the family.

Month 11

Dear Margaux,

We cant believe that this is the final monthly celebration that we’ll be throwing out for you. Enjoy this day and the rest of the days before your 1st birthday on March.

Love,
Daddy and Mommy

After Wedding

Here are some more photos after Ghian and Gren’s Wedding


Having some snacks before calling it a night.

Margaux looking for something more special than her Gerbers and Earth’s Bests.

Oooohhhh! This one!

Special clubhouse sandwich topped with fries.

Chillaxing at the fireplace after a nice snack.

The fireplace

The morning after.

Good Morning Baby!

Good Morning Taal Volcano!

Spider Sense tells Margaux that something sinister is coming up out! ;)

Bath Time!

Portrait at the fireplace

Behind the scene

Group shot at the Taal Vista Lobby Cafe before getting some hot bulalo.

Gren, giving Ghian a fried tawilis

Ghian, returning the favor and giving Gren the bulalo’s buto. This is a clear example of of giving and taking in a relationship.

Month 10

Today is Margaux’s 10th month celebration. We were supposed to get Conti’s Mango Bravo. Too bad their shop was closed for their post Christmas party. We got this cake from BreadTalk instead.


Happy Birthday Baby!

Siomai Rice

Today, I steamed myself 4 pcs 8 pcs of siomai and topped them on white rice. I was really thankful we discovered this little kiosk, Lu Chi, at Trinoma Foodcourt (the one near the supermarket) where they sell these. These are the same, if not… almost, kind being sold at The Big Little Store. You may buy these already steamed (4 pcs for 50php) or frozen packs of 24 for 200php (thats 8.33php a piece). Too bad I don’t have black gulaman right now.

Kain!

Penne al Pomodoro

My 3AM snack dinner breakfast?… food. More saucy version of Lucky Me Pancit Canton. Quick and easy… all done in 10 minutes.

Buon Appetito!