Looking for a New Digital Camera

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These past few days, I have been busy going through digital camera reviews because I am planning to buy a new digicam for my blogging needs. The old one is parked at Kodak Service Center and is utterly useless. Because if I will have it fixed, it will be much more expensive than buying a new one. These days, I use the handy dandy phone of my mom's Canon. When you are a blogger, a digital camera is indeed very useful and a necessity. But being a responsible parent, what I fancy or need will have to wait until my daughter's needs are met. I am not like all those irresponsible fathers who would buy all thing expensive yet, fail to provide even a can of milk for his child. 

Anyway, take a look at my photos taken from my phone:

Not bad isn't it? It's still okay, but with a really good camera, I am sure it would have been a really good take.. 

My photos still bring out the best in my featured food.. Don't you think so?

Hmm Yummy!!! Hehehe..

And that's my little princess taking her own photo using my phone only.. If I have the digicam below, I am sure she'd be more excited for she loves Pink so much.. 

or this..

Ahh.. soon..

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Good Buy, Worst Buy, Best Buy..

Guys, yesterday after Pinky's plane finally flew for Manila and Singapore, I really felt famished. Well, I did not take my lunch because of some CEPALCO thing that I was able to resolve this morning. So I went straight to class at BSU and on my way, I always pass by the canteen. Yesterday, I really had to stop and buy something. And I found this SIOMAI.

I bought 4 pieces for only P 20 because that was sold P 5 a piece. And guess what? I find that that was by far the Best Buy from that canteen. It made me full and ready to start my night at school.. After classes, my aunt and I met at her office and we had dinner together. My aunt finished half a cup of rice while  I finished 1 and a half rice with the following viand:

That's the Chicken curry that costs P 40.00.. If I am to put it, it's just a small piece of drumstick chopped.. So small the portion, but the taste was just right.

Above is the Pork Halang-halang at P 55.00 that has more pork liver than the pork, and of course, Boiled Egg in Soy that costs P 10.

They are simple foodies I tell you. Add two Bananas and a bottle of Coke for P 36.00, I find it really expensive and not a good buy.. The Siomai was, and always will be compared to the foodies we had.. Hey, Jollibee 39ers is even a good buy than the dinner..  I will not tell you the source, hehehe.. 

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Lunch at Honeybaked Cafe and Restaurant

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Honeybaked used to be just a few meters away from Xavier University, so we kinda loved the place and of course, the Saltinas or simply, Empanaditas that tastes really divine. It was closed and well, we didn't know where it went. Until recently, while enjoying a brisk walk from MOGCHS to Maternity Hospital, we passed by and saw Honeybaked just across City Central School, Velez Street. So I told my sister that we will drop by Honeybaked and enjoy the Saltinas again.. 

So yesterday, we had lunch there. Of course, we had the Saltinas while waiting for our food. It's P 85.00 for this single order.

Saltinas has been an all time favorite when at Honeybaked. You should try it. My sister had this and mind you, this can actually feed 2 people already. The Pork Chops with its matching sweet and sour sauce is to die for.. Order this for P 145.00:

And this was what I had:

That's Pork Steak with rice and a very delicious gravy to go with it. Order this for P 165.00 and you're set for a feast.  

Like what I said, the serving size is huge, so we didn't really finish everything no matter how good the food tasted.. We took them home as take out, lol.. 

By the way, you must try their Iced Tea. Get it bottomless for P 80.00 and you'll save a lot as it's P 60.00 per glass. Am sure my sister and I will be going back as we want to try all their foodies.. 

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Hey guys, wanna avail of this promo? This is only valid until September 10, 2010.. for dine-in transactions only.. 

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Reunion

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The table looked so inviting. All of my favorites were there. But I ate only the seafoods. Why? I had some issues with pork the day before the reunion. So, Lechon, BBQ and all other pork dishes, I didn't eat. It was mostly the Crabs, the Shrimps, the Baby Lobsters and the Kinilaw.. There was also some Sushi, and of course some Sashimi with Wasabi.. yum.. 

It was a great bonding time as the Ergina-Aguilar siblings were together again.. Complete from eldest to youngest, and of course, their cousins, our uncles and aunts from Passi Ilo-ilo.. Glad that the Aguilars from UK, Finland and Passi, Ilo-ilo have bonded well with us Aguilars here in CDOC. After all, we are but a family--- 

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Wanna Learn How To Cook or Bake?

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Let's see. If you have money and would like to learn cooking or baking, you can always go to Cooking or Baking Schools, or consult with the experts.  To name a few, you have Chef Ed Dychauco of Pots and Pans,  Nikon, Merry Maid, Monster Kitchen or enroll yourself at a Culinary School outside Cagayan de Oro, or take up HRM at Lourdes College. But if you do not have the budget, but have the desire to learn there's always TESDA and Alternative Learning Systems of the Department of Education. 

Learning to cook or bake is fun, and it always pays a good deal of results which can help boast your confidence in cooking or baking. But if you have no time to go to the places and institutions that I have mentioned, there is always the Food Network to watch and follow.. 

Before deciding to enroll, make sure that you really are interested, otherwise it will defeat the purpose of enrollment.. 

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When in MOGCHS

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The canteen in MOGCHS is known for its cheap and filling snacks. When students go hungry, for a mere ten (P 10.00), they can already  take a snack. They can have a delicious shake and toasted bread. I have tasted the two and they are fine. Food servers and tenants at MOGCHS know it for a fact that most students can not afford to buy goodies so they have made alterations and alternatives. Take this vendor for example. 

She shells shakes at P 3, P 5 and P 10, depending on the size of the cup. Her foodies include a cheap pizza, that is already tasty at P 10. She has sandwiches and her latest is this Ham and Cheese Sandwich sold at P 10.00, which is actually called as "Burger" by the students. 

A little cheese, a little ham and lots of mayo. Some students prefer ketchup with it. Add a P 5 or P 10 shake and you're good to go.. 

It's really not a bad idea to scrimp on some ingredients if only to allow students to have a filling snack that they can afford. Aside from these examples, there are also other goodies that students may be thankful for. Viands at P 3, P 5 P 10 and P 15 which of course will vary to the dish. Drinks and all others considered, are also priced accordingly. Another discovery is food luxuries, like flavored popcorn and all others. At MOGCHS canteen, you can buy Cheese flavored or BBQ flavored popcorn for only P 10.. The same quantity as that of the P 35 Cheese Popcorn that you can buy at the malls, except that it is only placed in brown paper with no label whatsoever..

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Gold Coins & Cupcakes

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Today I read that gold coins are big on sale. And at the United States Gold Bureau you can purchase silver and gold or other precious metals and coins at really reasonable prices. The good thing is that you can also buy them for immediate personal delivery or arrange convenient and safe storage at an independent bank or your depository. It's always a good idea to invest in gold or silver, as they do not depreciate in value. 

Now, if you are to compare gold coins with food, I'd say they are comparable with cupcakes. Invest on a really delicious cupcake and you will always win praises among your kid's friends. 

Just like these cupcakes during Lili's birthday.. Yummy! It's worth more than just a a gold coin..  

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Biaños Pizza

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After mass yesterday, we went to try out Biaño's Pizza. It's just walking distance from church, so we didn't have a hard time finding it... 

These were the pizzas we ordered:

Ham and Cheese for Lili and River. And we had Meatlover's Pizza as Sweet chose it. We would have ordered "American" because Lili always requests for Pepperoni whenever we order Pizzas, but it was not available. 

With these 2 orders of Medium sized pizzas, we got 2 liters of Coke and Royal True Orange as they have this promo this July that when you dine-in between 11 am to 3pm, every medium sized order gets you a FREE liter of soft-drink.. And guess what? I only paid P 298.00 over all.. 

hmmm.. P 298? yup, P 298.00 Ham and Cheese is just P 130 while Meatlovers is only P 168. The most expensive pizza is at P 198, "Full House", but Sweet does not like it. Well, maybe NOT YET??? hehehe We'll try it next time. We asked about deliveries and I found out that minimum order is at P 200 only, but for Balulang there is a delivery charge of P 30. Well, it is not that bad actually, considering that the Pizza you will get is yummy! I tell you guys, the crust alone is tasty already, how much more with the toppings.. It's crisp and  thin and tastes creamy. The cheese on every pizza is divine. I think many of you think it is but an ordinary pizza, but hey, you just have to taste it and find out. Sure the place is simple compared to other pizza places, but it's the pizza that counts! Agree? It's an original recipe of Alberto Biaño of Oroquieta City. Good thing it is now in Cagayan de Oro.. 

For more of the menu, CLICK HERE.  See below for its location.. 

For orders and deliveries, they are located at the 1st floor of Miranda Building, T.Chavez St.  (Near Greenhills - below "d' Same Place"), below is the entrance to the building.. 

Contact them through Globe: 09161315606, Sun: 09322008021 or local numbers (088) 3092463 and or (088) 8524244.

You just have to taste their pizza to believe all that I am saying is true.. This is NOT a paid post by the way, but I simply liked how nice the people who waited on us were, while we dined-in at Biaño's.. 

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Free Cheesy Ensaymada from Goldilocks

Wanna have a piece of  Cheesy Ensaymada from Goldilocks? Then Register HERE, and Print your  E-Coupon to avail of your FREE Cheesy Ensaymada. To know how this works, READ Promo Mechanics HERE. 

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Lunch at TNT

My sister and I had lunch at TNT a few months back. It was our first time to try their food and  here are the food we tried that day. It was  not crowded. As a matter of fact, we were the only patrons during that time..  

The Siomai and their Noodle...

The Choice of Sauces for the noodle..

 We also had the following:

Sisig on Rice

Spicy Adobo Flakes

Another batch of Siomai.. hehehe.. 

We also had shakes and mineral water. Lunch cost less that P 200 for all the foodies ordered, including the drinks. It was affordable, and the taste was okay.. Eating at TNT is good for budget seekers.. Although, I did not like the fact that attendants were all talking loudly downstairs that patrons can hear their conversations. 

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Restaurant Menu Descriptions

Here's some Restaurant Menu Descriptions that many of you may want to know. Quite frankly, before we even decide to eat outside our home, we must be aware of what food to eat and how they are going to be prepared. If you are on some special diet, knowing these things will help you to avoid what needs to be avoided, in as much as enjoy what you can freely enjoy.. Thanks to Yahoo for sharing.. I am also sharing this here for my readers... 

STEAKHOUSE MENUS

Au Gratin: Baked side dish usually made with cream or whole milk, butter, and cheese and topped with buttery bread crumbs.

Hollandaise: Heavy, classic French sauce made with butter and egg yolks

Scalloped: Baked side dish made with heavy cream and/or whole milk

Creamed: Cooked with cream 

Smothered: Usually covered in some sort of heavy sauce or gravy

ITALIAN-AMERICAN RESTAURANT MENUS

Parmigiana: Coated in a mixture of bread crumbs and grated Parmesan cheese and fried

Alfredo: Heavy sauce made with butter, cream, and grated cheese

Scampi: Sauce often served with shrimp or other seafood that's typically made with lots of butter

Fritto (Fried): Fried in oil 

Breaded: Coated with bread crumbs and then typically deep-fried in oil 

Carbonara: Pasta sauce made from bacon, whole eggs, cheese, and sometimes cream

MEXICAN/TEX-MEX RESTAURANT MENUS

Con Queso: Topped with cheese

Refried: Fried, often in lard

Deep-Fried/Crispy: Fried in oil

Loaded/Supreme/Grande: Often used in reference to nachos, quesadillas, or burritos; this indicates that a dish is served with ALL the toppings, including cheese, sour cream, refried beans, and sometimes meat

Chimichanga: Burrito stuffed with meat and fillings, then deep-fried

CHINESE TAKEOUT MENUS

Egg Rolls: Vegetables and meats wrapped in dough and deep-fried in oil

Fried: Fried rice, dumplings, meats, seafood, and more soak up excess oil which adds more calories to your plate

Chow: "Chow" indicates that a dish has been stir-fried, typically in liberal amounts of oil; chow mein and chow fun (or chow foon) are both dishes made with pan-fried noodles

Egg Foo Young: Egg dish which is similar to an omelet, made with whole eggs, pan-fried, and usually smothered in salty brown gravy

Sweet and Sour: A sugary, syrupy sauce that's made of part sugar and part vinegar

General Tso: Bits of meat are coated in an egg and cornstarch mixture, deep-fried, and mixed with vegetables in a high-salt sauce

Source:  Joy's Healthy Bite


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I Am Ratified here too..

For a very long wait, now, I am Ratified.. .. Thank you so much.. Empowered Mom is also Ratified..


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The Visit

My cousin came by the house and brought her famous longganisa. I bought 3 packs, which she says is equivalent to a kilo. Another loot she handed me was a red envelope and in it were documents that made me smile.. She then told me to sit while she explains about her company and needless to say, compare life insurance with other companies.. 

It was a very good discussion and I actually learned a new deal about life insurance.. She'll be back over the weekend for more discussions.. 

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Lovely Windows

Don't you just love the window shown here? I love it very much. It would make a wonderful backdrop for a casual dinner party with close friends and relatives. Penguin Windows really bring out the best in every room and every occasion. 

The French window in the playroom also brings about the same effect but because it has already aged and was not properly installed, you could see traces of aging.  I am fond of windows and I love how they are designed and treated to match a house design. It is said that the personality of the people living in a house is best seen in the kind of windows they install. Well, as to our windows, doe sit mean to say we have aged too? lol.. kidding---

I often associate windows with fairy tales and food. That is perhaps lame and crazy to some people but won't you agree that there is a degree of fantasy and dreaminess in every window design? Well, call it crazy but look at how fairy tales were often told. Didn't you notice food and windows go together in every scene? Ask little Red Riding Hood or Cinderella or even Sleeping Beauty.. well??? What do you think?

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