Food Trip: The Original Beef Pares

I don't know how it originate nor how it is cook or is this really the original of all the original pares out there. But one thing I know and I am so sure of, PARES, is really! Really! Really! Good!

Along  Espana cor Blumentritt, there was this crowded place EVERYDAY anytime of the day. It was none other than The Original Pares Mami House and I cannot think of any reason why only recently that I get to check and try it.

Since it is an open area, a/c's are not applicable but worry not because the area is well ventilated. From the all-time filipino silog favorites to different noodles and a lot of food offering it is really hard to choose but I found myself ordering what they're famous for, PARES. It comes with a garlic rice, a chili sauce, and a soup.

Beef Pares

Pardon for the picture, that's the most decent that I can get. All pictures here on my blog is taken from a camera phone, specifically, MyPhone A919. A friend of mine keeps on sending a message thru viber while I was taking pictures and the last thing I knew is that I am already eating and I only got one picture saved because of the interruptions. Oh! Well!

For Php75 this meal is so filling. The beef pares is so good it just melt right there in your mouth. Often times Pares is too sweet for me but for this one I love that the sauce is flavorful and  not too sweet the chili balances it out.

I also ordered siomai (3pcs) for Php 35. Their siomai is big and meat-filled unlike the others who only look big because of the wrapper. This one's the opposite. Uhm, well because I can't contain myself I totally forgot to take a picture, I just wanted to dig in to that siomai. ^^

I'll be looking forward to trying out more of their menu. I heard that the Campto Soup is a must try, well  I will definitely go back.

Ciao!

On meeting old friends at Sbarro

First and foremost forgive me for this is a late post it should have been before Christmas but the schedules didn't work out for me... :)

It was days before Christmas when a colleague of mine received a text message from a former boss, who happened to be one of my most treasured friend, asked us if we could meet up on a Sunday before she leave for the holiday. It was eons ago since I last saw her and so we have a lot of catching up to do. Way back when she was still around the office we would always have what we call "Foodtrip Friday" together with my two other trusted companions, who now no longer work for the company, yeah they left me. -_-  The friends I have. *tsk tsk* LOL^^

Anyway, Sunday arrived and we meet each other at Robinson Manila for a quick lunch and chit chat. It's a quick one because I have other engagements in the afternoon. Another thing I was so light headed from the hangover I had Saturday night.  You know, Christmas  a season where booze and merry making is everywhere. *winks*

In any other day I might suggest a Japanese (Ramen) or any Asian cuisine since this is what I prefer most of the time but since my brain was alcohol-impaired I let them choose by saying "kahit saan" , "kahit ano"... So we ended up with SBARRO. We didn't go that far, it was right there in front of us. Then there was this huge poster that says FESTA ITALIANA. We didn't want to order that at first but looking at their menu  gave us a hard time deciding. What better way to taste everything and offers affordability, of course you order the combo. FESTA ITALIANA is good for four persons. It includes Two 10' pizzas (choice of cheese, white or four cheese, and new york or gourmet toppings) One whole spaghetti, one whole zitti, half garden and macaroni salad and it also comes with a 1.5 liter of coke. All this for only Php 899. Great deal!

Baked Ziti

For the Baked Ziti, I'm not a big fan though I'm a cheese lover but this one is too much for me.  There's the "umay" factor.

Spaghetti

 I love the tanginess. It's not the sweet style that we Filipinos love. 

 

Garden and Macaroni Salad

This was the first time I had other pizza offer from Sbarro, I usually have their Chicago Deep Dish, which I LOVE. But for this, the pizza, garden and macaroni salad was okay. Not bad but forgettable.

Oh man! We were so full. The food was good for four and we're only three. Three girls. Three hungry girls but we didn't get to finished it because our tummies cannot handle it anymore. We had our take-home.

Other than the food, it's the bonding that  counts. We may rarely see each other  but it seems that we didn't missed a day apart. No awkward silence. No inhibitions and apprehensions. A day full of jokes and gossips of what's in and what's not. I miss this a lot. A WHOLE LOT. Medical work has been manageable and desirable when they were still around, but now it is becoming unbearable. But hey! No worries I'm still standing strong and firm. Fighting!^^

Will see each other again!

Ciao!

My First: BDJ Power Planner

Hello there peeps! First of all I would like to greet you  a HAPPY NEW YEAR! May 2014 be fruitful to y'all.

It seems that 2013 passed by like a blink of an eye. It had been a series of ups and downs ( mostly down ) for me and my family. But no! I'm not going to enumerate what transpire  last year. I don't want to bombard you with all the negativity. Lets just all be positive and keep that faith strong and firm. We can all do it! Fighting! ^^

First off, To jumpstart my 2014 and to have a clearer view of what lies ahead I purchased my first ever! Belle De Jour planner! Hooray! Coffee House planners is too conventional I got hooked once collecting stickers and gaining that unwanted calories and a hole in my pocket. In the end I ended up not using the planner and put it on display. It felt rejected. I wanted a planner that  is full of  colors and feels like me. I'd go for chic, fun, trendy but at the same time sophisticated planner.

Before I can grab hold off the BDJ Power Planner I had to go three different bookstores because it is either out of stock or they only have the spiral and I'm looking for the smythsewn. Well, luckily for me I find mine at Fullybooked SM North.

I love the BDJ Power Planner  because of...

1.) The Cover. Look how gorgeous the cover is. I feel like a girl right now. Oh wait! I actually am. ^^

2.) Special pages such as Dream Board. 2014 BDJ Checklist. Gift Tracker. Menstrual Tracker. Bills Tracker. Events planner and a whole lot more. To help you focus on what's important and to take good care of yourself. As well as managing your income and expenses.

3.) Monthly tools and Weekly features. To spice up your planning and get things done in order to make a difference.

4.)What's more to love? Coupons. And lots of it over 40,000 worth. I love great deals and discounted stuff. Who doesn't?

5.) Stickers. They're just so cool for special dates. 

6.) Lifestyle Card. To gain access to all BDJ events through out the year.

A 200 full-color pages. Matte-laminated hard cover with expandable back pocket. All that fun planning and tracking for Php 598. I know you want them. You should grab yours then... here.

Pursue that dreams! Get movin'! Cheers to y'all!

Apir! For 2014!

Ciao!