I love to devour a really nice dessert every once in a while, and so it comes to play that I spend a few hundreds on sweets when I have time or if I'm down.



Kat's Cafe is pretty hip and instagram worthy, if I do say so myself... I love that the place feels like something from fantasy books, and is quite perfect for the people who want to wind down after a long day, or if WAHMs and WAHDs want a place to finish their work while taking care of the kids.


Best part is that it's pretty easy to spot as it is located in Robinson's Place Las Pinas.



 

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Chairs are so last year...It's delectable cupcakes that Jenae is sitting on in here at Kat's[/caption]

But of course, what makes one stay in a restaurant and come back again and again would not just be the ambiance, but importantly the food. So let me tour you on what me and my friends had, and why they ROCK. :)

So this is their kid-friendly and kid at heart drink, the Smores (Php 185.00) Milkshake. It's full of that chocolate flavor yet not that sweet and you can tell that it was really nice as it is instantly devoured by my daughter and her friend Chelsey. Can you say YUM?

A good number of the respondents expressed willingness to adopt a healthy lifestyle; 79 percent said that they would cut down on unhealthy foods, 78 percent expressed their willingness to exercise more regularly, and 72 percent said they would make better nutrition choices.



“We welcome the results of the survey. It gives an understanding of Filipinos becoming even more health concious and self-aware that they need to make some lifestyle changes to improve their overall well-being. It also gives Herbalife an idea where we are needed, because as the survey revealed only four out of 10 would spend 10 to 30 minutes a day to make simple lifestyle changes,” said Rosalio Valenzuela, Herbalife Philippines General Manager.
The respondents, however, cited the following as the top obstacles to achieving a healthy lifestyle: lack of time for exercise (75 percent), lack of time to make proper nutrition choices (64 percent), and high cost of healthy food (62 percent).

The same health poll likewise showed that the top three aging-related concerns in the country were heart, brain, and eye health.

I'm always game for a great plate of pasta in whatever shape, form and taste. And it's really awesome that for us south peeps, there's a place where we can get that perfect pasta without hassle of BF Stickers and what not. ;)


I present to you foodies, Pasta Central.

The place is pretty rustic Italian, hence the resemblance of brick stone ovens as their interior, and it also has a homey feel to it.



For starters, we had Cheese Sticks(50.00 Php) for the kids and Dynamite Sticks(80.00 Php) for us.. The cheese sticks are perfect for the kids, and unlike most of what I usually get, these ones are full of that cheesy goodness that we are always expecting from a good street food favorite. :)





As for the Dynamites, most are not spicy or is quite subtle, but we had that bad ass one that is HELL HOT. but it's just one so it's cool. :)



This is their Chicken Pomodro(190.00 Php). It's a tomato based sauce with chicken breast and a slice of cheese. The taste is great as it is not too salty, and it's really focused on that creamy yummy tomato sauce. Pasta is al dente too, which is essentially how it should be. :) Chicken is also very flavorful and crispy yet moist on the inside.



Pestoriffic (160.00 Php) is my personal favorite. It's not too oily unlike some that I have tasted and it's full of that herb-y flavor, and even with just a little parmesan it's still the best Pesto I had. I do wish that they'd have more than 1 breadstick as I don't really want to waste the remaining pesto sauce of the pasta dish. The chicken is also a winner as they made it crispy on the outside, but light, moist and flavorful within.



Their Classic Carbonara(180.00 Php) is a crowd favorite, as not only us but also our kids had licked the plate clean off it's creamy and decadent pasta sauce. This is also perfect for those that have allergies to say chicken and nuts as this is comprised only of bacon, mushrooms, and herbs.



This one is the Salted Egg and Garlic Pasta(160.00 Php) which is great cause the salted egg flavor is subtle and thus making the dish feel delicate on the palette, but personally would have been way better if it had more of that garlic flavor and an additional parmesan wouldn't really hurt.



This is how Pasta Central serves their Combo Plate (200.00 Php) of Fish, Pasta and Salad. The hero of this dish is their Spicy Sardines Pasta(ala carte for 130.00 Php) with herbs and olives, a really delicately cooked fish fillet, which I commend them for cause it's not dry unlike most restaurants and it's also well seasoned. Salad is comprised of Romaine Lettuce and a bit of tomato and some ceasar salad dressing. For its great quality and quantity I'd say this is pretty affordable.



A couple of extras that we had were their Italian Sausage Tortillizza (120.00 Php), which is Pasta Central's version of a solo thin crust pizza. I have to commend on their crust as it is really really thin, (honestly way thinner than Angel's 5 cheese thin crust pizza) and it's very meaty and flavorful. I wish that they can also give us a whole sized version of this baby because I'm all for it! :)



We also had some Nachos(120.00 Php) which I really loved because even if their beef is full of flavor and smells like it has curry, the taste is okay for me (remember that I'm not a big fan of said curry spice) and it's subtle enough. The quantity is also great, and the mayo that they used is perfect. In other words, "Nacho! Mauubos ko to kahit mag isa ako hahaha!" :D

So for the price range of 130-190 Php per solo meal of pasta, my cravings are sure to be satisfied and this is another restaurant that will be close to my heart and wallet as it serves flavorful and affordable pasta for the people.

Till the next!

Pasta Central

I'm back with another beauty review lovelies! This time it's Benefit's Lollitint Lip and Cheek tint.. I already gave a brief background of this product from Benefit so if you want to see more of that just click here...

The Nitty Gritty:

Lollitint is a candy-orchid tint that has a smudge ans smooch proof formula for that sweet flirty flush on the cheeks and lips all day long. This is a must have in my daily make up kit and I urge you to read more why. :)

I've always been game to up my tastebuds and excite them with what wines and food can offer, especially as one enhances the other. That's why I'm quite ecstatic to go to Lancris Residences wine tasting event this Saturday, October 24, 2015 at seven in the evening.

Mr. Massimo Cavallon of Il Biancorosso will host the event in front of the Garnet Tower Showroom. He will present Italian brands including the famous Montecrocetta’s Passitaia.

Cocktails will also be served with classical music performances in the background.

When I don't update my blog it can only mean that I've been feeling down and lazy and crap about myself. And that is exactly what happened the past couple of days. Plus the tooth aches. Damn I've been having them since before #LandoPH started and it's way intense so I just didn't have the concentration to write... But now I've decided to come out in the open and once again try to write about the good stuff, just to try and distract myself from the said pain :(... So let me get back to memory lane and show you guys the fun I had while Pichi took me out of my shell and we went to Charaptor.



Charaptor is a BBQ-All-you-can and is located at SM by the Bay in MOA. I liked the rustic indoor setting they had, and the idea of DIY food for lunch is okay with me and pichi.



Anyways, to tell you guys in advance, grills, BBQ and I don't really mix. That's why I wasn't sold by the concept that much, but it is a fun experience in itself. I just find that their selection is kinda lacking, and I felt that it caters to the more exotic kind of palettes, or the ones looking for unlimited pulutan as what was on there was pork, tough beef, not enough seafood and lots of isaw (Pork and Chicken). :3

Hey guys! If you're looking for a place to get your haloween groove on and dress up in awesome costumes, I've got the perfect party for you!


Vivere Hotel & Resorts welcomes everyone to “An Enchanted Halloween” this October 25, 2015 with activities and prizes that will charm the whole family.

I've said it before and I'll say it again- I find wine to be an art of the senses.

Thinking about that first taste of wine I had, I remember thinking to myself why the heck do people like this bitter stuff?! But hey- I was only in existence for 14 years in the Earth and I had way more rice to eat up and learn about.



Fast forward to researching more, and actually experiencing a Wine 101 workshop a few months back, I finally got to the enlightenment of why people like to savor said bitter taste- cause it can actually bring out a better flavor of the food, and sometimes, even the blandest tasting food, when paired with a complementary wine will taste superb.

It was a couple of days ago that I finally had the chance to give myself a pretty big change, with thanks to the newly opened Mary Pauline Salon located at Starmall Las Pinas. It's pretty awesome that we now have more quality and affordable choices when it comes to pampering ourselves with hair makeovers and treatments and also mani-pedis!

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Photo grabbed from Lee of I Love Paars[/caption]

Mary Pauline is located at the 2nd floor of Star Mall Las Pinas, beside the cinema. It's pretty easy to locate, and the best thing with that is if you have a companion while having your hair rebonded or colored, your friend can pass the time watching movies and eating up popcorn hahaha...



[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Photo grabbed from Lee of I Love Paars[/caption]

So my good friends Lee  and Mae were also there to check things out and try their services. I think Lee had herself a Brazillan Blowout and Mani Pedis and a L'Oreal Power Dose hair treatment for Mae...


As for me I knew I wanted to try out the Ombre look, and I was kinda hoping to do it in blue hues just to be different from the ones that try out the said look, but as they didn't have the stocks for bright royal blue hair color yet, I settled for my actual favorite color- Red.

It's been a connotation that to actually "live" your life well you have to go to the metro and experience the exciting city nightlife at least once, and it's also known that the better jobs are located in the metro. But, for someone who has lived both sides, so to speak, I think this really is just a myth.


I mean like come on, even if the lifestyle is good and addicting in the metro, can you really live every day of your life trying to struggle with the woes of the chronic traffic,( #carmaggedon and #MayForeverSaEdsa anyone?)the times where a little drizzle and the roads go a-flooding and of course, the pollution due to over population that will soon be up to par with Shenzen's come 20 years time. And trust me, I've been there and it is really bad.


As these challenges show no sign of letting up, more and more people are asking,

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500"] this is the traffic situation if you're coming in from the south- 45 minutes worth of your time from Makati(Greenbelt) to Sto. Tomas Batangas. Just the same as commuting from Makati to Ortigas. Damn, that's crazy eh?[/caption]

“Is there an alternative to city living?”

“It’s all about options,” answers Fatima Olivares-Vital, Business Unit Head of Ovialand Inc. “The government is actively looking for ways to make these citywide problems more bearable and one of the options they are looking at is to decentralize the congestion in Manila by directing growth to other areas.”

And Ovialand helped us see the advantages of this option by giving us a proper tour of southern living, specifically in and around Sto. Tomas, Batangas.

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500"] This authentic Japanese Restaurant is located inside the philippine industrial park in Sto. Tomas Batangas. It's quite accessible as it's very near Microtel which is very near the said gate of the Industrial park[/caption]

“Sto. Tomas has the infrastructure and the resources to support the demands of the modern Filipino. There are hospitals, schools, and entertainment hubs that are at par with those in the metro.”

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Tempura, Jellyfish Salad and gyoza!!!! YUM!![/caption]

Career opportunities are also transforming the once rural town into a competitive job market. The fast moving growth in technoparks which are home to over 300 multinational corporations—including Canon, Brother, Fortune 500 companies—and the increasing number of large companies relocating to the South set the groundwork for a stable employment environment. (Unilab in Mamplasan exit in SLEX anyone? :3 )

These technoparks doesn't mean just factory work, they also need the white collared ones like Supervisors and such by the way.