Zoo? It can only be Ark Avilon

The Ark Avilon Zoo is at Frontra Verde Pasig.... in the same complex as Tiendesitas (a native crafts, pets and delicacies village) and the kiddie mini-theme park Fun Ranch!

Crazy about Magnolia Mochi

The first time I tasted mochi was when I was in Japan, when Sachiko gave me a box. I've dreamt of it since.Imagine my surprise when I saw mochi at the supermarket yesterday. Not just mochi but ice cream with mochi.

Heaven in every bite.

Thanks Magnolia:)

Happy halloween!

Whoa, it's my birthday

New Orleans in Bonifacio High Street was my restaurant of choice.

Paolo at krispy kreme

It was his first time to hang out with Mom in Bonifacio High Street and he liked it. Just couldn't get enough of those melt-in-your-mouth donuts.

Toblerone-happy

My twins at the toblerone party in mall of asia.

Chocolate from russia

A gift from Ivy. It's pronounced Alyonka

Res toe run

The first restaurant-style shoe store opens in Trinoma

The Last Temptation...

Cake from sugarnot, the only sugar-free coffeeshop and bakery in the country. Calories: 380. But wait, there's still the Ultimate Temptation....:)

Empty plate part 2

Dianne has her cake, and eats it too.

My daughter Dionne at the mall

Dalaga na sya:) (She's now a lady, hehe)

More espadrilles

They're cool, casual and comfy. Find out why celebritiers like Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon have been seen with them.A lot more designs can be found at the online store, http://espadrillesmanila.multiply.com.

My new espadrilles

Cool espadrilles with brocade from the Sara Lopez Jute Sole Collection.

Me with the Anvil of Appreciation

The Public Relations of the Philippines gave me this after speaking at the 14th National PR Congress. 'twas like getting the Anvil. Come to think of it, this was an Anvil! Now I just have to decide where this goes... bedroom, living room or bathroom? LOL.

At the PR Congress

Post-Congress huddle with John Rojo, Adel Gabot of HIP Inquirer Publications, videographer Mike Cabardo and Jayvee Fernandez of b5 Media.

Jollibee in Las Vegas

Saw this poster while strolling at the mall.

A Filipino company goes global. 11 stores so far in California...and counting.

Nakaka-miss rin pala ang Jollibee pag nasa ibang bayan ka.

Buko pie

Can somebody tell me how many Collette's buko pie stores there are on the way to Tagaytay?

Boat for hire

You can go by boat to Taal Volcano for about P600.

Fruit stalls in tagaytay

Fruits of all kinds are a common sight in the cool city along the ridge.

Assorted goodies at Bag of Beans Bakery

Gotta have my steak and mushroom pie (plus coffee!)

This was my humble lunch at Bag of Beans (BOB)... the pie was yummy! Made me think we can have a menudo pie or kaldereta pie too .. I should concoct it oe of these days. Bag of Beans has a number of pavilions for its diners. You can choose to eat inside or outside. The arrangements are cozy, comfy and pretty. It helps that you have a nice view of the garden and you can hear the birds twittering outside.

Bag of beans

A cozy coffeeshop and bakery in Tagaytay with a lush garden and talking parrots in the lower level. Because it was raining and we couldn't get to the Tagaytay zoo, the kids loved their time here. Don't forget to order Bag of Beans' raisin bread, pies and other goodies.

There's also a Bag of Beans in Paranaque but it's a disaster.

Splitting the banana split

Kids scream for ice cream! It pays to divide one bowl of banana split... that way, they learn about sharing.

The McDonald's twins

Why she loves Tyler

'It's made local but looks global' - my fashionista friend Jamie

My friend Jimi in his Tyler and LV Speedy 40

Bongga...I want that bag!

Taho at superbowl of china

Described in the menu as golden beancurd with special syrup and tapioca or sago

My angel twins

One is smiling, the other is serious.

A rare photo of paolo

This kid doesn't ever want his picture taken

Empty plate

Wow, she has her mom's appetite!