Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Bridal Idea: Theme

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Every time I think about my wedding, all I can think about is how my wedding dress would look like and how my handsome groom looks like with his dashing outfit! The motif I've decided on for my wedding is lavander and pink. I've always love lavander but some people I know kept telling me that it's not a happy color so I'm putting touches of pink to make lavander look happy and festive.

A few weeks ago, I was asked by my soon-to-be mother-in-law what will be the theme of my wedding. I couldn't answer! Just when I thought motif is already enough but apparently, theme is as important as motif. There must really be a theme to be able to bring out the atmosphere and look of every little detail in a wedding.

Since I know that my motif will be lavander and pink, I've started thinking about seasons or things that are in lavander and pink. Thank Google and Pinterest for all the suggestions and inspirations!


Looking at all these lavander and pink things, I found out that there are 3 themes that can fit into a lavander and pink motif wedding. Here are the 3 choices: Willy Wonka Candy Factory, Tea Party and Spring Garden.

All of the themes will definitely look good. Unfortunately, I just have to choose one since I only have one wedding. My next challenge is to make the decors, flowers, dress, cake, etc have that theme's look. What do you think will be a good theme for my wedding out of all these themes?

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Save the Seas in a Fun New Way: EnviroPop

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The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-Philippines) and AppLabs Digital Studios has collaborated and developed: Enviropop, a mobile application which aims to educate people about the many hazards threatening the world's sea creatures.



In just $0.99USD or around PhP40+ as a donation to get this app, adults or kids can enjoy saving the world's sea creatures from hazards from playing the app and in real life through WWF.
The app also has a feature called Enviropedia which helps kids learn cool facts about under the sea creatures. This game can be downloaded on iOS 4.3 & up and soon for Android. In iOS Lite - tinyurl.com/enviropoplite and in iOS Full - tinyurl.com/enviropopapp. The lite version is free so if you want to try it, you can get the lite one first. For more details, visit www.enviropopapp.com.

This game is developed by AppLabs Digital Studios Inc, a mobile and web applications development company whose office is in Eastwood City, Philippines. AppLabs is established in 2011 with the aim to develop custom application solutions for multiple technology platforms that will educate, entertain and inform people of all ages.

Monday, March 11, 2013

Theater Actors Guild Sponsors Original Filipino Musical

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Ten years since it was first staged and earned commercial and critical acclaim, the Filipino musicale HIMALA goes onstage once more starting March 15 at the PETA Theater Center.

Himala , The Musicale is the theater adaptation of the film with the same title which featured superstar Nora Aunor and directed by National Artist for Film Ishmael Bernal. It has been recently digitized by Star Cinema and shown along with an accompanying documentary on the making of the film.


Ricky Lee, who wrote the screenplay, co-writes the libretto with composer Vince de Jesus.

“The musical is very close to everyone in the cast. We've been planning to mount this musical for the past five years and finally, in its 10th anniversary, everything fell into place,” says de Jesus.

De Jesus  says the upcoming version will be a concert-type staging, not  theatrical.  Blocking and choreography are reduced to a minimum, and will instead highlight the songs.

The anniversary presentation is sponsored by the Philippine Theater Actors Guild as its first major venture.  Librettist and composer De Jesus is chairman of TAG’s membership committee.

Kalila Aguilos, TAG president, says “We have always been rooting for original Filipino productions. Himala (The Musicale)  seems to be the right material for us at this point of the organization, The cast is composed mainly of TAG members.”  TAG was formed two years ago aimed at protecting the rights and upholding the welfare of  theater actors.

Aguilos joins the cast topbilled by May Bayot as Elsa and Cynthia Guico as Chayong,  with Isay Alvarez, coming fresh from the success of Katy! playing Nymia.  Other member of the cast are Dulce, Oj Mariano, Mia Reonal Bolaños, Myke Salomon, Melvin Lee ,  Lionel Guico,  Angeli Bayani, Mayen Estanero, Neomi Gonzales, Joann Co, Bong Cabrera, Carlon Matobato, Red Nuestro and Onyl Torres.

Also featured are Viva Voce and the UST Singers Alumni. Soxie Topacio directs.

Himala, the 10th anniversary celebration,  will have its gala presentation on March 15  at the PETA Theater Center. Curtain rises at 8 pm.  


Tickets are at Php2,000 for VIP seats;  Php1,000 for orchestra seats, and Php650 for balcony seats. You may  reserve your tickets through Ria Pangilinan at 09175378313.                   


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Sunday, March 10, 2013

Home Cooked Fast Food? Possible at Chef Bernard.Com!

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Gone are the days when sumptuours snacks, lunch and dinners are cooked at home on a day to day basis and dining out is becoming more of a routine. It is because of this reality that two long time friends Randy Ortiz (Yes, he's THE RANDY ORTIZ, THE POPULAR fashion designer!) and Bernard Banares (a former professional model) came up with the decision to put up a restaurant simply called "Chef Bernard.Com" to address this growing need for a place where people can relax, enjoy and eat at anytime of the day that is fast, unique, affordable (their most expensive dish is only at P320!), delicious and home cooked style!
Ready to know what's on the menu and eat?
The menu
Chef Bernard is an Ilonggo who is a graduate at Le Cordon Bleu and a long time resident of Pasadena, California where a variety of good food can be found! During his stay in the US, he has created new dishes and desserts for various fine dining restaurants aside from making home made dishes to fellow Pinoys living in the US.

Randy Ortiz is also an Ilonggo and a very well known fashion designer but do you know that he is a degree holder of Hotel and Restaurant Management from DLSU-CSB? Which makes him a perfect business partner of Chef Bernard for this wonderful restaurant!
THE Randy Ortiz & Chef Bernard Banares (Photo by Studiyo)
Chef Bernard.Com is located at Unit A, Greenbelt Radisson 7, 106 Aguirre St. Legaspi Village, Makati City which is in the middle of offices and condos where busy professionals are always present. The location is just perfect for those who have a busy lifestyle but want a budget friendly, fast and freshly cooked meals that is home cooked. Think of it as a "sosyal carinderia" as per Chef Bernard!
Don't miss this sign when you pass by Aguirre St in Legaspi Village, Makati!
The TV introduces their specials for the season!
The white and red interiors spell clean and fun.
Paintings hanged on the wall were painted by THE Randy Ortiz himself!
The one in black is Chef Patrick who is making sure the guests are welcomed. :)
The fridge with various drinks to choose from! (Photo by Studiyo)
A spectacle of the place is their see-through kitchen which is part of their showcase. Also, this makes customers who are very particular with cleanliness to calm down because everything is being taken cared of!
The Kitchen! (Photo by Studiyo)
That's Chef Patrick again!
As you see, the interiors are very cozy. I love their modern chandelier and also their salt and pepper shakers which fits the interiors perfectly!
A closer look at the shakers! (Photo by Studiyo)
Now, get ready to salivate as I start presenting to you the food which we've partake! These dishes are going to be a part of Chef Bernard.Com's menu this Summer!
Tada! It's a feast! (Photo by Studiyo)
OUP: PANCIT MOLO
Pansit Molo is a very common household soup to warm up the hungry stomach before eating. It is composed of well seasoned lean pork wrapped in Chef Bernard.Com's homemade wonton wrapper simmered to perfection in their stock from scratch.
 Mich Bugante and Rhea Bue enjoys their Pansit Molo soup!

BEVERAGE: LEMON GRASS ICE TEA
It's a natural blend of lemon grass, mint and simple sugar. A Filipino styled ice tea drink! It tasted like Halls honey lemon drops! Soothing to the throat yet refreshing!
Looks like a Mexican Mojito but it's non-alcoholic and good for the body.
This Lemon Grass Ice Tea is made out of all-natural local ingredients!
APPETIZER: VIETNAMESE SPRING ROLLS
I know that you might be thinking, "So what's Filipino about this Vietnamese Spring Rolls if it's Vietnamese?" Am I right? Yes, it might look Vietnamese but it's actually filled with adobo flakes! Inside that rice paper wrapper is a combination of ingredients that can be also found locally like rice vermicelli, basil, mint and lettuce. There's a peanut hoi sin sauce dip to bring out the flavor of the adobo flakes! It's actually quite light that makes one want to eat more and yet, you won't feel guilty because it's full of veggies!
The bottom right chunk is imported quinoe from South Africa which can be put on top of the rolls.
This is the South African Quinoa that Chef Bernard brings here from the US just to match these rolls!
Do you see the adobo flakes?
MAIN COURSE: RICE
What is Filipino food without rice? You just can't eat Filipino food without them!
MAIN COURSE: BAKED STUFFED CHICKEN WITH CHEESE, VEGETABLES AND SAUSAGES
It's boneless chicken stuffed with meat and vegetables baked to perfection served with its own dripping made into gravy with pickled squash and kamote puree.
Do you see the carrots and peas?
A closer look! Mouth-watering isn't it?
Look at that chicken! (Photo by Studiyo)
MAIN COURSE: SEAFOOD KARE-KARE
For those who are fasting this Lenten Season, this is a perfect way of having your kare-kare! It's a mix of sauteed seafood and vegetables with peanut sauce! Perfectly no meat (beef, pork or chicken that is)! The peanut sauce of this dish has the creaminess of peanut, the flavor of seafood and crab stick strings which is so good with rice!
The kare-kare has shrimps, squids, crab sticks, mussels and vegetables.
The sauce is as thick and flavorful as it looks! (Photo by Studiyo)
MAIN COURSE: PORK BINAGOONGAN
Rendered pork slowly cooked in shrimp paste served with grilled eggplant. According to Chef Bernard, the pork was fried in its own oil so you can see that there's no fat in the pork anymore. It's just strips filled in with flavorful sauce since it's simmered for 3 hours.
DESSERT: CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY MOUSSE
Perfect blend of chocolate and raspberry. A sweetened dessert with whipped cream as a base. The white top of the dessert actually tasted like raspberry cheesecake to me. The chocolate mousse underneath is not too bitter nor sweet.
It's really good!
A closer look at this yummy treat.
The different layers of the Chocolate Raspberry Mousse
After the sumptuous meal, it's actually alright to just hang out at the place bonding with friends and having a food laugh which makes the dining experience a whole lot better and enjoyable.
Group photo with the bloggers & other members of the media together with Randy Ortiz & Chef Bernard.
Mich and Rhea updating their Facebook, Twitter & Instagram to spread the goodness of Chef Bernard.Com!
My fiance Johan on the phone.
Me & my take out bag. Notice it's in an environment friendly paper bag?
I'm loving this spot! (Photo by Studiyo)
Rhea taking photos at my favorite spot in the restaurant.
Overall, Chef Bernard.Com is all about a place that serves a fusion of Asian-Filipino cuisine with a healthy and modern twist, food to go and catering for select clientele. Pinoy traditional recipes are served a little bit different from the usual. So don't miss it when you're in Makati!
The big doors of Chef Bernard.com. (Photo by Studiyo)
OOTD: Blue Knitted Cover Up: Lowrys Farm | Orange Tank Top: Uniqlo (Photo by Studiyo)
OOTD: Black Long Skirt: Kitterick | Shoes from Hong Kong (Photo by Studiyo)
If you're feeling hungry because of this blog, go now to Chef Bernard.Com! ;) (Photo by Studiyo)
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