Tuesday, May 6, 2014

#MeatlessMonday at Monsee's

i could possible eat anything. from the simplest to the luxurious food served on the table, i cannot resist unless im full or not really hungry. im not also under strict diet so im welcome to eat whatever's on my plate.

but there's still a healthier option. most of us don't eat vegetables until they realize the importance of it. i learned it earlier on that eating natural food may also increase our life on earth. im not really into reading books about eating healthy but good thing there are people out there that can encourage you to do the right and healthier choices. they explain the reasons why eating vegetables is essential for living and i guess it's the fountain of youth for some. in Monsee's (aka Harina Artisan Bakery), they are very proud to say that they are not just serve bread and very satisfying meals, they also give you an option to try something new and healthy.
Monsee's aka Harina Artisan Bakery
i entitled this post #MeatlessMonday since most of us all start our week with Mondays. people tend to make a change on Mondays, initiate something good on Mondays, etc. and to also spread "vegetarianism" among Filipinos, under the supervision of Atty. Marina Demeterio and Sally Yunez, they developed recipes that even i thought they were hard to resist. very yummy dishes that anyone could ask for more without much of the filling.

i and a couple of friends tried these vegetarian dishes. more from the surprises we had during my first visit at Monsees, the dishes were so delicious and even non-vegetarians can love. once i tried their recipes, this entry is my recommendation that YOU SHOULD REALLY TRY IT! see the photos of the sumptuous meal served here:





you might be interested in some "unusual" dishes like the vegetarian dinuguan in the last photo. even a non-dinuguan eater can eat it since it's not really blood. they also used tofu as meat substitute to retain the "vegetarianism" in the dishes. when we ate it, they are really good.

i am definitely recommending that you try to visit Monsee's. if you want to start eating healthy but have scares in eating vegetables, this is the first step since they are very good. it also gives you a lighter mood when you eat healthy, did you know that? and vegetables are abundant in the country and you will have this concern and care for nature.

if you want to try them, Monsee's is located at Katipunan Rd, near White Plains in Quezon City. and these dishes are not only served on Mondays but for the whole week. they are open upto 9PM, by the way.
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Sunday, April 13, 2014

Bhe'st Lasagna is simply the best!

i had this rare chance to eat the famous lasagna in the Metro. it's not from a restaurant but it was home-cooked by a humble housewife. Bhe'st Lasagna, from the nickname of its owner, Rossini Rufon, which had no plans before of turning her recipe into a big business, thanks to the persuasion of her family and friends.
we had a little chitchat over her two best sellers, Chicken and Beef lasagna. it was a guilty sit-down since Holy Week will be coming over. but i couldn't resist from the yummy beef lasagna that i had that time. she didn't mind about revealing her secret. she just devoted her time and love making the lasagna. it was true that when you're happy when you're cooking, a smile is a secret ingredient i guess. 

it was such a blessing for her pursuing the lasagna business. she was able to send her 4 kids to school and in return, they are helping their mom do the lasagna as it also serves as their family time. they even joined expos and bazaars introducing the delicious dish to the people.

Bhe'st Lasagna is also been discovered by local celebrities and voluntarily endorsed to their friends. examples are Snooky Serna and Christine Babao. you can check their Facebook page for other testimonies. i personally love the beef lasagna especially with the cheese sauce and pandesal garlic toast.
Pandesal Garlic Toast (Php 100 / 24pcs)
did you know that you can also customize the lasagna? special requests had Rossini innovate on her own lasagna and make is more special for occasions. you can put a short dedication for the large servings of Bhe'st Lasagna for the person you love.
for orders, you can check here:

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Sunday, January 19, 2014

REVIEW: HARINA Artisan & Bakery

There are times when I crave for bread and it's just not for the usual staple, I want it with fillings. Sometimes the crumbs and crusts are very tasty and crunchy as I wanted it and almost find nothing nearby.

I had a little shop that I wanted to check out since it opened in November. I always pass by this simple place near White Plains, Katipunan. The little white house called Harina Artisan which welcomes you like you are called in for a short visit to relax, dine and enjoy.
Really feels like home located in the tranquil and interesting Katipunan street that has a fusion of country living in an urban setting. Very accessible for all motorists from Marikina, Pasig and Quezon City, and a great place to hang out  with its comfortable interiors.
When you check their bread, you will ran out of imagination and will just wait for the surprise. When we checked this place out, I was a little sick and the short fun with my friends had it cured. We started with these crunchy baked bread sticks that you'll dip in cheese and chocolate. I thought it was milk but it's equally good.
Then most of the bread dishes are good for sharing. The presentations are very appetizing and it tastes as good as it looks. They put in steak, vegetables, chicken, cheese and more. Served to you like a feast and your tongue and tummy will definitely enjoy. They also serve pasta if you have those Italian tastebuds and all dishes are prepared from fresh ingredients. I forgot to mention that the bread is freshly baked and  handcrafted by their baker masters.
If you have time to visit Harina Artisan, they are already open from 6AM so you can have your yummy breakfast until dinner, 9PM. Call 352-6721 for orders or visit www.harina.ph for details.
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Wednesday, January 8, 2014

An "ALL YOU CAN EAT" happening at Figaro

'Twas the time after the holidays but it's no excuse to eat something good... again. Splurge in an unlimited food offering with yummy pastas and sandwiches in Figaro as we welcome the new year. In the celebration of their 20th year in the industry, they launched "ALL YOU CAN EAT" that will make your weekday nights busog and busolved for just P299 per head.

Choose any combination of pasta-sandwich, pasta-pasta or sandwich-sandwich in this choices. You can also choose another pasta or sandwich on your next serving so you can try all other dishes. And your food is also served with UNLIMITED LEMONADE that is perfect to soothe your thirsty throat:
Arrabiatta
Grilled Chicken
Carbonara
Tuna and Cheese
Al Tonno
BLT
Pesto
Grilled Eggplant
For 2 rounds of the plate, here's what I ordered:
Al Tonno + Tuna and Cheese sandwich / Arrabiatta pasta + Grilled Eggplant sandwich
By the way, I really loved Arrabiatta's tomato based sauce and it's not too heavy. Grilled Eggplant sandwich is perfect for those going vegetarian and it's light on the stomach too.

The food promo is available from Mondays-Friday, 6PM-9PM at participating Figaro stores. But just a few reminder to those who dine and avail of the promo:
The promo started last Monday, January 6 and will effective until February 25, 2014. I'm planning to go back again soon so I can try another pasta and sandwich.

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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Jollibee's THOR flashdisk

recently i saw Az's post that Jollibee is having a promo featuring one of the most anticipated movies this year. a special flash disk for the movie Thor: The Dark World, starring Chris Hemsworth, is available at Jollibee.
the flashdisk, about 1Gb in memory is in the form of a Mjolnir, Thor's weapon and reliable for everybody who needs it in their work or play. office files and special documents can be stored in this little baby.

i just had one a week ago. i just bought a Cheesy Bacon Mushroom Champ for Php 165 Value Meal and added Php 95 to avail the USB. you can also have a solo CBM burger for Php 129 and add Php 95 to get the Mjolnir.
so this invites every Thor fans to go to Jollibee and get the Cheesy Bacon Mushroom burger and get the Mjolnir.

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Saturday, September 28, 2013

YOSHINOYA reopens in SM Megamall

it was that feeling that you'll miss something when it is gone. but a reason to rejoice and revisit SM Megamall again and again is that Yoshinoya has recently reopened its branch after a few months that it was closed. to my surprise, the renovated branch was now clearer and brighter, and more inviting to the guests.
of course, our favorite Beef Gyudon, Tonkatsu and other Japanese food are still present in the menu that are still affordable and not compromising the quality. the white rice cooked just right with the chewy strips of beef and made more savory with gyudon sauce is a favorite here and also other parts of the world.
starting in October, Yoshinoya will also open their delivery services when you call 288-2888. a very easy number to memorize to enjoy your favorite Yoshinoya dishes.

branches:
Robinsons Galleria
SM Megamall
SM Mall of Asia
SM North EDSA
SM Manila
Glorietta 1
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Monday, August 5, 2013

MOVIE STARS CAFE

it was just a small gathering with my former officemates, Joy, Tin, Ging and Jeff with some of their loved ones last Saturday. we chose to have a chitchat over dinner, with matching very extravagant entertainment at Movie Stars Cafe at Mall of Asia, By the Bay. the place was definitely get jam-packed as the evening gets deeper with every production number that comes in.
talking about the place, you'll find many celebrity memorabilia from Hollywood. from music, movies, to comics, they have it. posters as if "signed" by the celebrity themselves hold in the gallery of fame that circles all guests. more than that, you have screenings of any show, distributed throughout the space.
a huge investment on the fun factor for the guests is every production number that goes every 15 minutes. the staff cosplaying different characters like Spider-man, Transformers and more, and roaming around the visitors to have their pictures taken with them. a few moments and Barbie girls were out, and more... you'll be surprised on what the next production would look like.
the food is a mix of American, Italian and French. you'll have burgers, salads, pasta and cakes. best that we availed our food via group buying sites so i never bothered thinking how much will i eat. be there with an empty stomach because food is really heavy because of sausages, bread and pasta.

staff and crew are also very accommodating and you don't need to wait too long for them to attend your orders. they are very attentive if you need a drink or not. kudos to this restaurant for giving such a wonderful hospitality and ambiance to the guests.

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