03
Aug

How to chow shabu-shabu like a pro

Ooooh a tutorial! It’s been a while since I made a “tut” and I hope that I’ll fare just as fine here in PassTheSauce like how I did in my make-up blog. :mrgreen:

Step 0. Wait…


wait…wait…


and wait some more for your dinner mates. :lol:

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17
Jul

Meal planning (the Phoebe and Sophie way)

On YM earlier:

Phoebe: san tayo kakain on tues :))
Sophie: tropezz?
Sophie: :))
Sophie: ngaaak
Sophie: lol
Phoebe: :))
Phoebe: merienda pala sorry
Sophie: hm wherever
Sophie: san kaya ok
Sophie: how bout that mickeys
Sophie: :))
Sophie: yung sinasbi mong ok
Phoebe: oh yeahhhh
Phoebe: tara!

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03
Jul

Dad hearts Frostings Cupcakes

In the kitchen with my dad last Tuesday…

Dad: Asan na yung pasalubong mo?
Phoebe: What pasalubong?
D: Yung green na naka-plastic
P: Baon ko yun eh!
D: Damot mo naman *pout* Wag mo dalin yung roast chicken na luto ko ha!
P: Ok fine. Get it inside the big ref.

Dad gets (insert coffee shop name here) sans rival inside the fridge.

D: (munch munch munch) Ano ba ‘to! Ang tamis! Isang guhit ng asukal ata nilagay dito!
P: :lol:
D: Mas gusto ko yung Smores ba yun na uwi mo. Yung sa FROSTINGS.

For the uninitiated, this is what my dad’s talking about:


Smores Choco Caramel
aka. dad and Jayvee’s fave Frostings cupcake


VERY YUMMY and believe it or not, it’s not as sweet as it appears!

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16
Jun

Missing SG (so bad!)

Some of you might be very well aware that the Sous Chef is currently lost in the Great Singapore Sale. I was supposed to come with him last Friday and come back home Sunday midnight but my wallet won’t eject my credit card to purchase plane tickets. :cry: I am then left here in MNL, grinning in envy everytime I get an SMS from him on what he’s had for lunch or dinner. *sigh* This is mad torture for someone who’s madly in love with Singapore!


The real thing’s too big for me to kiss!
October 2007

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10
Jun

Summer in a shot glass by Diamond Hotel

Say hello to my most recent yummy discovery:


The Aloe Vera Jelly

Before you can even say “ewwwww” I assure you that it does not in anyway taste or smell like a raw aloe vera. It’s so refreshing, yummy, and guilt free (it’s sugar free!). This delicate meal ender’s one of the scrumptious desserts offered by Manila’s dessert Mecca, Diamond Hotel.

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