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Vikings: A Feast in SM Marikina

Wednesday, April 24, 2013



My friends from Chinabank days (my first employer after graduation) make it a point to meet up at least once a year. Eversince the four of us turned our back from the corporate world and pursued different careers, it is very difficult to squeeze into each other's busy schedule. We have planned this Vikings date a month ago but had to reschedule. And sadly, Michelle wasn't able to join us.


Angela, Anne and ME :)

I live in the nearby Antipolo but it has been years since I last visited SM Marikina. I've been hearing raves about Vikings in SM and it was Anne who suggested that we dine here.




Nice, 'no? I was not expecting it to be this grand. And it gets better once you step inside.




Anne made a reservation via Vikings' Facebook Page. Although they accept walk-ins, I recommend that you make a prior reservation unless you are willing to wait or share a table with other groups that don't have reservations. If you are not into FB, you can also reserve by sending SMS to 0917.876.6888 or call 570.3888




Guests started arriving around 11am. A few minutes later, almost all the tables were occupied. And it's a weekday!! I repeat, you must reserve in advance! :-)


Ready for the food tour?

Here we go...

Angela advised me before to reserve the maki on the last round. But out of habit, I headed towards the Japanese Food Station. When I saw the colorful makis, I could not resist. I convinced myself that getting a few pieces won't take up much space. Anyways, I don't plan on eating rice later.




  At least I managed not to get a second serving.




She also told me to stay away from soup. But this Corn Soup with Seafood is worth defying her.




For my entree, I had a thick slice of US Roast Beef, Lechon Kawali and Chicken Alfredo Roll




From the Chinese Food Station, I had in my plate hakaw (yum!), mushroom, pata tim, pork siomai, smoked sausage and sweet and sour chicken.




There's a fresh seafood section. I saw someone requested the chef to grill some squids. Sadly, there's no lobsters or crabs.




My plate before dessert -- oyster, quiche, chicken galantina, assorted cold cuts and deviled egg.




I'm not a dessert person. If you have a sweet tooth -- Vikings is a paradise. As for me, Mango Panna Cotta, Chocolate Mousse and Blueberry Cheesecake sufficed.  




I'm not a big eater but what I had was worth the price I paid. And we left Vikings gastronomically satisfied.


courtesy of www.facebook.com/vikingssmmarikina




BTW, if it's your birthday I suggest you celebrate it at Vikings. You get to eat for FREE. Just bring an ID or any proof that it's your birthday.

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Vikings A Feast From the Sea
SM Marikina
vikings_smmarikina@yahoo.com
Monday - Sunday
Lunch: 11am - 230pm
Dinner: 530pm - 10pm

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Paper Clay Art

Tuesday, April 23, 2013



I have passed by the kiosk of JNBM Paper Clay Art in Robinson's Metro East a couple of times. I've been wanting to try this Paper Clay Art but I'm afraid it will end up a mess. I think I have some drops of art skills in my blood but I'm afraid to fail. Until I can no longer contain my curiosity. I bought a simple kit.




I opted to bring home the kit. You can actually start the art right there at the store. They provide chairs and tables.  




This is also a great activity for kids. Paper Clay Art is so easy even the young ones will enjoy and have fun. See my nephew? He actually finished his art way ahead of me.




Successful!!!

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J. CO Donuts

Friday, April 19, 2013



Curious me must find out what the long queue is all about. Friday is coding day and I've got an hour to waste so I went to J.CO SM Megamall. I think there's thirty donut lovers in front of me patiently waiting for their turn. The main reason why the queue gets very long is the inability to meet the demand. At first I thought, is this a marketing strategy? Have a long queue, more people (like me) will get curious and then later find our there really isn't anything extraordinary with the donuts. But then I realized, unlike Dunkin' Donuts, Go Nuts Donuts and Krispy Kreme, J. CO's donuts are so freshly baked. Well, you have to wait though but at least you see your donut being made in front of you. I actually enjoyed watching the crew preparing the donuts :D




These are the only variants available when it was my turn. I don't want to wait for 15 more minutes for the other variants.




I fell in love with Alcapone...




and Blue Berrymore :D
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L.A. Diner

Thursday, April 18, 2013

One of the reasons why I love the location of our new home is the proximity of places to eat. A new restaurant along Greenheights Newton Subdivision is L.A. Diner. It is occupying the building which was previously a factory of Camp Beverly Hills apparel.




I've dined here five times already. There was even I time I went here on foot. It was a ten minute walk from where I live. 



During our first visit, we were surprised with how the former CBH store was transformed into this cozy diner. When I saw the menu, I can't seem to decide what to order. I like almost everything. I was with my husband and sisters and we ordered as much as we can possibly eat.




The NACHOS are generously topped with ground beef, chopped tomatoes, chopped onions and cheese. This starter costs P195 ($4.90).




An order of BUFFALO WINGS will cost you P185 ($4.60). I want my buffalo wings to be spicy. LA Diner's version is a mix of sweet and mild spiciness. I was kinda disappointed though that the wings have traces of blood. I never ordered this again on our next visits.




This is GRILLED FRANKFURTER. This is actually served with onions, pickles , mayonnaise, catsup and cheddar cheese. We requested for a simple mayo and catsup. This comes with a generous serving of french fries. The sandwich costs P135 ($3.40).




The LA DINER PIZZA is topped with beef, ham, pepperoni, bell pepper, onion, mushroom and mozzarella cheese. We ordered the family size priced at P295 ($7.40).




I like this the most. A quarter pound patty HAMBURGER with french fries on the side. This costs P155 (S3.90). I paid an additional P10 for the cheese.




We ordered an extra serving of french fries for P50 ($1.25).

I was not able to take a picture of the BABY BACK RIBS which is so tender and yummy and my favorite WINTERMELON MILK TEA.

Except for my disappointed with the BUFFALO WINGS, LA Diner is a great place to hang out and satisfy your cravings. I've been here five times already and I think I'll be back soon. 

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257 B. Soliven Ave.
Greenheights Newtown Subdivision, 
1870 Antipolo, Rizal
(02) 681 1051
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Nine Years and Counting..

Wednesday, April 17, 2013


ah my life,
it is not only the fire that burns
between us
but all of life,
the simple story,
the simple love
of a woman and a man.

17Apr04 GalleriaSuites


that's how it was,
how it is,
how it will be,
my wild sweet love,
my dearest
'til time signals us
with the day's last flower.

-neruda

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Executive Optical: I Can See Clearly Now

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

I was not able to update my website in the past four days because I am almost useless without my eyeglasses. I am nearsighted. And I need eyeglasses to aid my poor vision of 425-425! I anticipated the problem and bought a pair of contact lens that I could use while waiting for my eyeglasses but after using the lens for 5 hours my eyes got irritated. I attended two sessions of aerodance with a very blurry vision.



Got my Hello Kitty eyeglasses from Executive Optical in SM Masinag. I used to switch from one optical shop to another but eversince I tried the services of Executive Optical last 2011, I only buy my contact lens, solutions and eyeglasses from them. I like that they have an online database system of my record and of their inventory. Very efficient. :D

Have your eyes checked at Executive Optical now. You can also order from their online store* and have your eye product shipped to your home. 


EO Hotline: 372-6590


*Online Store is available for Domestic/Local Transactions only.Orders made during weekends and or holidays will be processed on the next working day.

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A Housewife's Nail Story

Wednesday, April 10, 2013


I've been sporting this nail color in the past two weeks and the polish is already starting to chip off. I was contemplating last night whether I'll apply the same color or opt for something else. The Blue Chill is so perfect for summer. And it matches my iPod.


After breakfast, I had everything ready. I know I have to do this or I'll get lazy and start playing Candy Crush and I'll never be able to fix my nails.


A "must-have" for me -- Help My Finger is a calcium and pure vegetable oil infused formula which I use as a top coat. It provides nourishment for my nails. I use the Jelly Pop as a top coat to enhance the appearance of my nail polish. Both products are from Etude House.


I decided to go from Blue Chill to Fiery Red. I just want the scorching summer heat reflected in my nails.


Tada!!! My nails are now braver... fiercer.. bolder. Inspired by Laida Magtalas version 2.0 :D
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Celebrating Mommy's Birthday at Mong Kok

Tuesday, April 09, 2013




Today is mommy's 65th birthday. We decided to have a simple celebration instead of the swimming party we've been hosting in the past 10 years. We went to Loyola Memorial Park to bring some flowers and remember the fun moments with mommy. Then we had lunch at Mong Kok in Sta Lucia East Grand Mall.




My dad trying out the panorama camera function of his Samsung Galaxy S3 while hubby tried out the panorama camera function of iPod Touch 5th Generation.




The star of the feast is mommy's favorite pancit. This is Cantonese Chow Mein. An order is good for 3-4 persons.




While waiting for the main course, we had some appetizers from the dimsum cart. We indulge in some sharksfin dumpling, spareribs with taosi (picture above) and har gow (hakaw).

And just like on cue, the food started arriving one by one :D




Crabmeat with Corn Soup




Mongkok Special Fried Rice




Beef with Broccoli




Fried Chicken




Sweet and Sour Pork


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Sarah Geronimo Version 2.0

Monday, April 08, 2013

I watched when a very special love changed the life of Laida Magtalas. Then I saw the teaser of John Lloyd Cruz and Sarah Geronimo's newest movie before the Holy Week. I got really excited. And it was great when I found out that my sisters were as excited.

Here's the teaser I was talking about..


The movie's first day screening was Black Saturday. As expected, moviegoers especially die-hard fans of the John Lloyd-Sarah love tandem rushed to cinemas. Me and my sisters decided to wait a week later before watching to avoid the long queue.


And so we watched this afternoon. I did not expect every seat in the cinema to be filled because it's a Monday and it's already the 2nd week of showing. But yeah, only a few seats were unoccupied. I'm not fond of watching again a movie I have already seen but this movie is one of the few included in my "must watch again" list.

I loved this movie because I learned something about forgiveness. I know there are lots of pa-kilig and patama quotes from John Lloyd and Sarah. But what really hit me was what Laida's mom told her about forgiveness.

Basta. 

Watch na lang kayo :D



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Seafood Bonding Extreme

Sunday, April 07, 2013


"Kumain ka na ba ng boodle?"

Whenever I go to SM Masinag, I always see the poster of Seafood Island Northshore Grill near the carpark. Got me really curious what boodle is all about. And to satisfy the curious cat in me, we decided to have a boodle lunch.


We ordered the Dagupan' Pride Boodle Feast. The feast is consist of deep fried boneless bangus, pork bbq, steamed white shrimps, grilled tahong, grilled talong and okra, talbos ng camote with tomato, green mango, crispy liempo and bagoong rice. For P785 ($20) this feast can feed 2-3 persons.

Verdict...



Happy belly! :D



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I'm A First Born. And You?

Saturday, April 06, 2013

I saw this from Pinterest and was amazed because the description of the first born child is so like me. I decided to post it here in my blog just in case you haven't read this yet, do find time and see if it fits your personality.




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Hongkong Gold Coast Hotel

Sunday, March 31, 2013




I chose this hotel because I want to experience a different side of Hongkong. Located away from the hustle and bustle of the shopping district, the Hotel offers the relaxation I want.



We were appointed a corner room that offers a view of the marina on the left and the beach on the right. Way below is the view of the pool.



The room is very spacious. It has a living area and a balcony. I booked the room online and my only preference is a balcony. We were lucky to be upgraded to a corner room.



We arrived early in Hongkong and I requested for an early check in. As we were waiting for our room to be available, they took custody of our luggage so that we could explore the beautiful garden of the hotel.



This hotel is a favorite wedding venue in Hongkong.



We were not charged for the early check in. Internet use in their business center is also free of charge. The buffet breakfast was superb. The staff are very accommodating and helpful.



And yes, there's a beach  nearby :D The only downside is that you are at the mercy of their shuttle service since it is located way far from the shopping district. Shuttle service from the Hotel to Tsim Sha Tsui costs HKD25 one way per person and the last trip is at 11pm. But if you don't mind spending for the transportation to go places, this hotel is great. We would still check in at this hotel when we return to Hongkong.


Happy Easter!!!
復活節快樂

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