Heart2Heart is so happy that the Last Chukker is finally opened!  And it was perfect because the “Gumamelas”  wanted to get together since Triccie had just arrived from SF.  As usual the first choice of venue is Polo Club where we always meet and where we used to hang out during our highschool days.  So I suggested we go to the Last Chukker as it had just opened.  It was a perfect venue and we all enjoyed the food. Everything was YUMMY!  The ambience is so nice and cozy!!  I could just hang out there all day and make kuwento with the girls!  

I can’t wait to eat there again!!

If you are not a member of Polo Club, make sure you get invited by a friend who is a member  

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View of the stables 

Outside seating 

Even the uniform of the waiter fits the place 

Vanna was there making sure everything was running smoothly…and everything did go well  

The “Gumamelas”  missing Tina, Bea and Gillian 

And of course we are in good company

Jones, the equestrian instructor, was there with a friend

and my niece, Ria with her good friends, Tin Tin and Sophie.  Ria told me that they loved the food as well! 

Calamares Fritos 

Croquetas de Jamon 

Wood fired potato wedges - Finally a healthy way of eating potatoes!  It is like french fries but it’s not because it is not fried.  And it is like a baked potato inside.  YUMMY!! The waiter warned us that this would take around 20 minutes, so order this way in advance so you can eat it together with your main.

And I just had to feature the salt and pepper grinder!!  Heart2Heart loves those!!  Good thing Ton asked for it.  She was happily grinding away! And of course the ballerina orders a salad.

Mrs O Salad 

Pepperoni - from Ria’s table

Napoli - Mozzarella, Tomatoes and Anchovies - YUMMY!!

Home-made Spinach Linguini with Pancetta - Yum! Heart2Heart’s type of pasta!

From Ria’s table - Spaghettini Ala Checca 

Home-made Black Pasta with Squid rings - Bambee’s type!! “I Like it, I like it!! It’s my type! ”

Chicken Pesto Panini with Arugula - also a WINNER! 

From Ria’s table -Salpicao

Decadent Chocolate Cake - of course they have to have this on the menu 

Banana Bread Pudding with Kahlua Creme Anglaise - “TO DIE FOR!”  as my mom would say it :-) 

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Introducing the new chef, Chef Pepe.  He used to be the Assistant Sous Chef of Edsa Shangri-la Hotel 

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It’s ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT-ICE CREAM in your own combinations with unlimited toppings, syrups, and scoops! Our treat for the holidays! Come this Thursday, December 11, from 3 PM to 12 MIDNIGHT! Running thru all Thursdays of December including Xmas Day!  

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A few weeks ago, Rachelle served a cheese platter which was really really delicious.  

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I was very surprised to find out that it was locally made in a Davao farm. I normally only hear of local cheeses such as quesong puti or mozzarella being made here in our country but  something similar to blue cheese and camembert? WOW!! So i asked Rachelle to share her source with me.  Hopefully one day I can visit the farm and see where and how it is actually made.

Heart2Heart loves cheese!  especially if it is proudly Filipino made!  :-) 

Rachelle served us Chevre, Blue Peppato and Feta ( from left to right )

 This is Olive Puentespina, the cheesemaker,  with one of her goats.  

And her cheeses…YUMMY!! 

Blue goat cheese and fresh goat cheese ( quesong puti style ).  The berries on the right are “Bignay” and are grown in the farm 

Bottled Bignay also grown in the farm 

CHRISTMAS CHEESE BASKETS

Cheese Basket containing 4 cheeses - Chevre or Fresh Goat cheese, Camembert or Gambozola,  Blue  Peppatao and Pecorino

Mini Cheese Basket containing 3 mini cheese wheels - Chevre, Blue Peppato and  Camembert Wedge

Cheese Platter served with fresh fruits and Ostrich beer sticks 

Please call or text Olive Puentespina 0917- 7001205 

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KIDSMILE Christmas Photo cards

This year the colors are: ivory, chocolate, red, matte silver and matte gold.The cards have discreet corner slits that can accommodate a 4″ x 6″ photo, although the cards look nice enough to send without a photo.

The price is P300 for a pack of 10 cards with matching envelopes.We usually pack them in an assortment of 2 pcs per color, but feel free to let us know if you want only certain colors.

The inside message reads-

Share the joy this Christmas

Kidsmile sticker gift tags 

There are both Christmas and all-occasion sticker sheets.

The Christmas design comes in red, green and blue.

There is only one version of the all-occasion one.

Each sheet has 20 stickers and costs P25.

This year we also have a pretty red envelope where you can package the stickers should you wish to give them as a gift. 

The envelope is also P25. 

As always, all profits from the sale of these items goes to support kidsmile projects.

You can see what we’ve been up to on our multiply page:http://kidsmilefoundation.multiply.com/

For orders, please contact Nicole at:  kidsmilefoundation@gmail.com or at 8427160

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Dad and Mom invited Father Tony, Tito Henry and Tita Sylvia with Celine and Tita Rose, Melissa and Benjie over for a movie and dinner at home….    

 Pata Negra 

Spanish tapas 

Paella from Cirkulo 

Sherbet with Champagne in Mom’s impressive serving bowl 

And the highlight of the dinner for me was the Kobe beef steak cooked on stone 

Dessert

See’s Chocolates 

Bread pudding 

Cheesecake 

Mom’s scented hot towel  

Mom’s special tea which blossoms into a flower when dropped in hot water 

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From the sister of Krie, Candy.  Candy is just as environmentally conscious as her Messy Bessy Sister.  I like the fact that they use bikes for their messengerial service and RESPECT THE PLANET! 

We cover metro manila, without crossing the tollways (so no service in Alabang areas except for bulk/corporate clients).  All our deliveries are done on the same day.  Best to book a day before but we accept same day booking til about 11am

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Share the flavors and traditions of the Yuletide season with your loved ones via Rustan’s Supermarket’s stress-free holiday shopping strategy which presents perfectly packaged gifts to delight the senses and fill tummies with holiday cheer.

Stumped about what to give? Let Rustan’s Supermarket’s Corporate Sales help you find gifts that’ll leave family, friends, clients and business associates impressed this season. With the supermarket’s holiday services, customers can purchase corporate and personal gift bundles loaded with an assortment of gourmet goods, specialty items and imported sweets at surprisingly affordable prices.

For more personalized presents, browse from an extensive Baskets of Goodies selection —custom-designed themed baskets for every preference and purpose. Customers can have their pick of perfect combinations that include quality wines, classic ingredients and premium treats. For those who want to share the healthier side of Christmas, Rustan’s also offers holiday fruits baskets, decked out with the season’s freshest fruits.

Those leading a fast-paced lifestyle will love choosing from the Food to Go series, platter packages of sushi, cold cuts, seafood, cheese and many more, specially made for gatherings, parties and entertaining guests; while the Baked Delights range of scrumptious brownies, dessert bars, cookies and cakes makes for enticingly sweet endings.

Shoppers may even opt to avail of Special Gift Certificates that are valid for use for an entire year. That way, everyone on your gift list can get whatever they want all year round. By taking shopping off your hands, Rustan’s Supermarket also helps you plan a perfect holiday celebration with its Grocering Service. Just phone in or fax your grocery list and the supermarket will take care of the rest. They’ll even deliver the goods to your doorstep for a minimal fee.

If throwing the best Christmas party is more your style but you want none of the worries, avail of Rustan’s Catering Services and enjoy the international flavors of Le Gourmet. For more details and information, contact Le Gourmet now at telephone number 666-6682.

Enjoy a worry-free holiday season with Rustan’s Supermarket’s line-up of products and services. For more information on Corporate Sales, Gift Certificates and Grocering Services, you may call the following branches: Makati Branch: 8928394 / Fax 8927277; Rockwell Branch: 898-1271; Shangri-La Plaza Branch: 633-4423 / FAX 634-7466; Gateway Mall Branch: 912-0598 / FAX 912-0686; Katipunan Branch: 928-3119 / FAX 928-3101; Magallanes Branch: 852-8090; Forbes Park Branch: 840-5491 / FAX 817-8379; Greenbelt 1 Branch: 815-9155 / FAX 815-9162; Corinthian Hills Branch: 638-0643; Tomas Morato Branch: 332-1426; Cebu-Banawa Branch: (032) 262-6201; Cebu-Ayala Branch: (032) 238-1130.

Rustan’s Supermarkets are located in Glorrieta-Makati; Rockwell Powerplant Mall; The Gateway Mall in Araneta Center; The Shangrila Mall, Edsa; in San Antonio Plaza Arcade, Forbes Park, Makati; Greenbelt, Makati; Paseo de Magallanes, along South Superhighway; Corinthian Hills; Ayala Center, Cebu; Arcenas Estates, Banawa, Cebu, and soon in Tomas Morato, Quezon City.    

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Chocolate Toffee Nut Loaf

An intensely rich chocolate Loaf frosted with smooth, creamy chocolate icing with crunchy toffee on top. A great Christmas treat for chocolate lovers.

 Caramelized Hazel Chocolate Loaf

  A rich hazelnut loaf featuring an indulgent combination of toasty caramelized hazelnuts creamy chocolate chunks.

 Italian Pocket

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