Benjo told us to go here last November but we did not have time.  But this trip, we made sure we went.  Thanks also to Gil and Christine for telling us about it.  We love it!!

 For those who have not been here yet, be careful not to miss it, it is inside the street and not on the beach front strip

The owner, Lee, was there with her two dogs.  Lee is half Italian and half American 

I love that the place is so native!! So Filipino! 

I like the kitchen, it is just a simple set up and it looks just like a home kitchen 

Oh my gosh! oh my gosh!! Freshly baked calamansi muffins just came out of the oven when we arrived!!! WOW!! This is what they are famous for.  You can also take home in boxes of 6, 9 and 12.  We did not get anymore because we were overweight already  besides, it is best to eat it there and have the whole experience! 

Love the menu!!  

We asked for their best seller breakfast and the girl said the Jacks Omelette - but since we found 3 eggs too much even to share, we got the Jack A Lean.  LOVED IT!!!!!! We never had an omelette with pesto.  Make sure to try it with PESTO!  I thought I would not like it since I am not a big fan of tuna, but this omelette was really good! 

It went so well with that DELICIOUS TOAST on the side spread with mango jam!! YUMMY!!! 

Look at the filling oozing out of the omelette!! 

Real Coffee 

and of course we had to have the calamansi muffin 

This is how we ate it- we rip the outer shell of the muffin because it is toasted and crunchy!  :-) 

Definitely we will be back to try the others! 

 Near Boat Station 1, Boracay Island, Boracay, Aklan

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I noticed a lot of beautiful flowers around the Discovery Shores this time…maybe because last November it was decorated for Christmas 

We had asked around and had found out that the Resident Manager, Ferdie Salvador, is responsible for the beautiful flowers in the resort   

website:  Discover Shores 

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This is our second time to stay at Discovery Shores and it was even better than the first…same place but a unique experience the second time around

As usual, we had a very warm welcome when we arrived 

It’s those details that count whether big or small……the Welcome Home sign made us feel more at home and that fresh buko lychee drink when we arrived was soooooo….refreshing!!! 

Wow!! All these welcome gifts from the hotel and from the wedding couple….. 

It was not JR this time, but Carlo who brought us to our room 

We tried the one bedroom suite this time….Wow!! Beautiful!  

Since the airplane has a weight limit of ten kilos, I am so glad they provide all these amenities

We have a bath tub!!! I only get to have this luxury when in hotels, so I take advantage.  Just make sure to roll down the roman shades :-) 

This was a very pleasant surprise!  The first evening when we went to the room, we saw our pillows had our names embroidered on them!  We could not believe it.  What a nice touch!!  They said they would keep those linens for us so that when we come back, they will use those same pillowcases again 

And this is new from Discovery Shores… 

The Lunch Buffet- I was able to take photos of part of it 

Late afternoon they set up this area for cocktails by the beach… 

A quiet saturday evening 

A beautiful Sunday morning 

Til our next stay… Thank you to Discovery shores for a wonderful time… 

Website:  Discovery Shores

Previous entry:  Discovery Shores November 16, 2008 

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I am terrified to ride small planes!! So, I was so happy to hear that there was this PAL EXPRESS which was a 50+ seater which we used last November to Boracay.   It was a very very pleasant flight, it was on time, it was not scary at all!  So I made sure we took the same flight this trip….. and again the same great experience.  Going back home, we were the ones that were even late - it took off 20 minutes before schedule.  WOW!  I am taking PAL EXPRESS all the time to Boracay!

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I LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!  I have been eyeing this for a long time, so for Valentine’s Day i treated myself and bought 3 sets - for me and my two sons.  It is P 690.00 for a set of 4!  We each have our own colors, of course mine is pink  So just in time for my trip, I used it already and it is the BEST!! All I do when I arrive in the hotel is bring out the 4 bags and just put it in the closet.  And the most benefit I will see in the future is when we travel with the boys.  Atleast now we can segragate their clothes especially since they share one luggage most of the time.  And it will relieve me of the task of fixing the clothes when we arrive.  Now, it is an instant  and quick unpacking!! Inventions like these are BLESSINGS to me!! Less hassle! Less stress!  Hopefully it will teach my kids to be organized too.   

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It takes great leadership with vision and a great team to implement that vision! The past 3 years have been a time of transformation for the Manila Polo Club in preparation for its 100 years anniversary.  Congratulations to all those that helped make all this possible - the past 3 administrations, the committees and to our friend and General Manager, Pat Puyat-Palanca.  Pat told me that they hired her for this purpose and this project.  I can confidently say that they did hire the right person for the job!

Beginning of a Study to Removate the Kitchen

President Ramon Sy - Year 2004 to 2005 

L-R: Dir. Rafael Reyes, Dir. David John Reynolds, President Ramon Sy, Dir. Sabin Aboitiz, Dir. Roberto Ocampo, Dir. Ray Dempsey, Dir. Joaquin Quintos IV, Dir. Warner Manning 

Preparation of Master Restoration Plan

 President Ray Dempsey - Board Year 2005 to 2006

Seated L-R: Dir. Joaquin Quintos IV, Dir. Glicerio Sicat, Dir. Luis Miguel Aboitiz, President Ray Dempsey, Dir. Glendon Rowell

Standing L-R: Dir. Peter g. Coyiuto, Dir. Rafael Reyes, Dir. Warner Manning, Dir. David John Reynolds  

Implementation of the Centennial Renewal Project

President Isabel Caro Wilson - Board Year 2006 to 2007  

Seated L-R: Dir. Glicerio Sicat, Dir. Glendon Rowell, President Isabel Caro Wilson, Dir. Peter Coyiuto, Dir. Sanjive Vohra

Standing L-R: Dir. Paolo Gabriel Santos, Dir. Jose Alejandro, Dir. Violeta Gallego, Dir. Luis Miguel Aboitiz 

Work in Progress

President Isabel Caro Wilson - Board Year 2007 to 2008   

Seated L-R: Dir. Paolo Gabriel Santos, President Isabel Caro Wilson,Dir. Jose Alejandro, Dir. Ramon Dimacali, Dir. Alfredo Wieneke III

Standing L-R: Dir. Violeta Gallego, Dir. Sanjiv Vohra, Dir. Gonzalo Roque III, Dir. Glendon Rowell 

Unveiling of the painting donated by Isabel Diaz to the club 

Pat Puyat-Palanca - General Manager 

The beautiful kitchen that can now properly service the functions in the club  

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Last month, we finally tried out Fez.  Mom and I have been eyeing it as we wanted to try Morroccan food in Manila.  A very nice and cozy place.  We were a group of 12 and we filled up half the restaurant  We were surprised to find out that there was no couscous, no chicken tangine and all the Morrocan food that we enjoy.  But nevertheless, the food was good, everyone seemed to enjoy the kebabs, the appetizers and the curry dishes were popular

Pizza Pita 

Fez Nachos 

 Herbed Potato wedges

Fez Meatballs 

Fez Fish with Cheese Sauce 

Beef Salpicao 

Shrimp Curry 

Bolognese 

 Chicken Curry

Spicy Calamari 

Fez Platter 

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Ginge took me and Rina to this place in Shangri-la Plaza Mall.  It is a store of her friend.

Cool idea!! Also makes a nice gift!   You can transform your photos into art -Choose what style and size you want - Andy Warhol, Che Guevarra, Caricature, Grafottos, Screenprint Dots or Comic strip

Click on photo to see enlarged version 

Visit their website for more info:  Art Is Me  

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More new things to come at Rustan’s!   

Taken from their website 

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