Recipes Restaurant

Recipes by Cafe Metro is a restaurant that serves classic Filipino dishes with a twist. We were here earlier to have dinner after processing our passports at Alabang Town Center. I already ate at this restaurant when we were at Newport Mall, Resorts World Manila because we attended the awards night. 

• Newport Mall, Resorts World Manila, 4th Level
• Alabang Town Center, 2nd Level Corte de las Palmas

*www.recipesrestaurant.ph 

The prizes of the food are very affordable and good for two persons already. You can have different choices from Appetizers, Vegetables, Noodles, Soups, Chicken, Pork, Beef and even Seafood! They only have one dessert which is the Dessert of the Day and I guess that's surprising. 

Fish Fillet in Escabeche Sauce

Bagoong Rice

General's Tofu

Laing

The food were very delectable. The Fish Fillet was crispy and the escabeche sauce was perfectly flavored. The Bagoong Rice was also good. You can really taste and smell the Bagoong flavor. I like food with coconut milk and Recipes' Laing was very flavorful and creamy. Lasty, the General's Tofu! The waiter said that it's a little spicy but it wasn't. Well I think that's good because I don't like spicy food. They turned a simple tofu into a gourmet dish. The sauce was very delicious. A combination of sweet and salty with a pinch of spiciness. 

The presentation of their food are just simple and the serving looks little but believe me, it's enough. Only my sister and I ate these 3 dishes by the way yet we have 3 viands. The ambiance of the restaurant was very simple though. Like plain white and just lights. But anyway, the food was great so I guess that's fine. 

I really love the dishes in the Recipes Restaurant and I will surely dine again with my family and/or friends. I am looking forward on trying different dishes that will surely satisfy my palate. I also want to try their all-time favorite Crispy Tilapia, Lechon Kawali and General's Chicken. My overall experience was great so I give this restaurant a 4 out of 5 stars.

If you want to see the menu, click the link: http://www.recipesrestaurant.ph/our-menu/

"I LOVE YOU BRAD"

So last night, I just had one of my best sleep ever because I dreamed about Bradley Will Simpsons. I haven't actually have some good sleep these past few days because my cousins and I are staying up all night and the other night, well I watched a horror trailer (Unfriended) so I freaked out a little bit. Well not actually that little but anyway, I had a wonderful sleep last night.

I always dreamed about my idols like David Archuleta, Louis Tomlinson and most especially Harry Styles and I will never forget any of them. And even if I do, I already posted a blog about it so I can always re-read it and feel like I'm in dreamland again. 

Bradley Will Simpsons is so special to me not because he is a member of one of my favorite bands but also, he always makes me smile, he always makes me happy and yes, you guess that right, I love this guy so much. He is actually my favorite member of the band but that doesn't mean that I don't like James, Con and Tris. 

Maybe I got way too excited because next next Sunday, I will freaking see them in concert. Okay, my heart is pounding right now. You guys don't know my struggles just to see them in concerts and I am so happy now that I know that I will see them live and omg, teary eyes right now guys. :') Tears of JOY. 

So this is what happened, based on what I remember. Okay, I didn't made this up. So here it goes...

I was on this Arena where they will have a concert. I was the only one outside and it was too early. I waited for hours and a security guard asked me if what am I doing so I told him that I'm waiting for the boys to arrive. Time passes and it's already night and as I was sitting there in one corner, I saw the boys walking. OMG, so I stood up and shouted "I LOVE YOU BRAAAAAD!!!!", just like how I'm practicing to say it for their concert. Brad was in the middle wearing shorts, a shirt and a jacket without his signature hat. Tris, James and Con is walking with him and some blonde girl. As I saw Brad getting nearer, I ran for him and stopped in front of him. I stood in front of him, teary eyed and said, "Hi" and he smiled and hugged me SO tight. I felt it in my dreams and also my heart was palpitating and there was something in my stomach that I can't explain. We hugged for minutes. It was so tight, I couldn't barely breathe. We forgot that there are other people around us. Also I was crying when I hugged him. No, not crying but sobbing instead. I still can feel the warmth of his hug even if it was just a dream. We let go of each other and he wiped my tears with his right thumb and I asked for a selfie. I can still imagine what we looked like. Me on the left side and his arms is on my waist. I'm smiling and so was he. His arms were wrapped on my hips. OH EM GEE! 

I woke up a little and continued dreaming but this was kinda sad... 

After Brad and I took a photo together, my aunt called me and says that we are going to this grocery store (Okay, this is getting weird now) and be back for the concert. But when I got inside of the Arena, there are no more people anymore. It's weird because there are couches with pillows, instead of the regular seats that we can see inside some Arenas. The lights are off, except for the one on the stage, and someone is already mopping. I asked the guy sadly, "How was the concert?" and he replied, "It was fantastic". I felt so sad by what happened but I just thought of the moment Brad and I just had. Not everyone saw it but it will always and forever be in my heart. I also looked at our selfie and we looked happy and perfect for each other. I know their music, and I know it was beyond fantastic and Brad will always stay special in my heart. 

Brad, I hope you see this because I love you so much and I'm excited to see you rocking on stage. I know I can't hug you and take a picture with you as what I dreamed it would be :'( But seeing you happy makes me happy, especially if you will notice me. I love you so much you don't know how much it hurts sometimes. Vampette forever ♥

P.S. I want backstage passes :"( 

Happy 24th Birthday David Archuleta

It's December 28 again!? You don't say!? Oh Gosh, do you know what that means? Today is David Archuleta's Birthday! He's 24 now, well not too old to be my husband, lol!

David Archuleta is so important to me. I still love him even if he's not that active anymore in the Music Industry because he's too busy doing some religious acts. I started "Fangirling" for David Archuleta and it will never end. I love this guy so much even if he still not noticing me for 6 years now :( You guys don't know how much I cried when he went to his mission, but thankfully he is back now.

Now my wish for David is first, to have an awesome 2015, a new chapter of his life, a healthy life and to stay with his family and be happy. Second is that he will do some concerts and albums again. And lastly, for his dreams and wishes to come true. 

I love you so much David and I will never stop loving you until my heart stops to beat. Take Care always and God Bless you! I love you! <3

Ilocos Sur

Ilocos Sur  is a province in the Philippines located in the Ilocos Region in Luzon.  Ilocos Sur is bordered by Ilocos Norte and Abra to the north, Mountain Province to the east, La Union and Benguet to the south and the South China Sea to the west.

*source: Wikipedia

Last Monday, we went to Ilocos Sur to have some sight seeing and a bonding together with my family and friends. We traveled for a total of 5 hours from Quezon City to La Union via SCTEX. We arrived at night so we stayed at one of the Bread and Breakfast at La Union.

After having a delicious Filipino Cuisine, we traveled another 1 hour to go to Ilocos Sur. When we arrived at the town proper, we were welcomed by many pasalubong stalls. 

We bought some local delicacies to try and eat while we are traveling. The famous Ilocos Cornick was really tasty and flavorful. I couldn't stop munching while we are in the car. After buying some snacks, we went to  Ilocos Sur Adventure Zone. The recently opened adventure center is the newest attraction this side of the province. It caters mostly to adrenaline junkies and adventure freaks with its climbing and rappelling walls, kayak center and of course, its 400-meter zip line.

The ride was short and fast but I enjoyed it. Even if it wasn't my first time to ride a Zipline but I still felt the fear of riding it like it's my first time. After having a thrilling ride, we drove another 30 mins to go to Vigan, Ilocos Sur. 

Vigan, officially the City of Vigan is a fourth income class component city and capital of Ilocos Sur. Vigan is nominated in being a part of the 7 Wonders CIties. It is famous because of the vintage and antique designs of the houses and different structures around the city.

It was lunch time when we arrived at Vigan and we had lunch at Cafe Leona. It is very famous in Vigan where they serve the authentic Ilocano food including Pinakbet and the Bagnet. We walked around the vintage street after lunch. 

Kalesa 

It was really amazing to see that they have preserved the old houses in Vigan. Although some have a modern touch, but you can still feel and experience the simplicity and peace that the people had before. 

Another 10 minute drive and we arrived at the Baluarte Zoo which is owned by former Ilocos Governor Chavit Singson. There are no entrance free needed to see the free-sanctuary for some of the animals that he have. 

My overall experience traveling Ilocos Sur was really great. The food were so good and the people are very welcoming and friendly (well what do you expect with Filipino Hospitality?) The places were nice and historical. I had fun with my family and friend here at Ilocos Sur. I will definitely recommend this to my other friends and maybe come back soon with them.

Puerto Princesa

Have you ever been so tired because you’re just sitting there for several hours? Well I did! After a 7-hour drive from El Nido, we finally arrived in Puerto Princesa, Palawan last night. My aunt booked a Family room here at Deep Garden Forest. The room was very big and very cute because of the different sculptures and decorations.

 They have a beautiful winery

Today was our Puerto Princesa tour. We only have two destinations, the Ugong Rock Adventures and the Puerto Princesa Underground River.

UGONG ROCK ADVENTURE

It was called Ugong Rock because of the echoing sound of the rocks produce when tapping it. They offer a different kind of experience. We climbed up through steep rocks, pass through narrow passages and took lots and lots of pictures.

 I finished it! So tired. 

PUERTO PRINCESA UNDERGROUND RIVER

Also known as PPUG was known because it is one of the longest navigable underground rivers in the world. It also became popular when it got to the list of the 7 Wonders of The World. This breathtaking tour takes you on a canoe journey into the first 1.5 kilometers of the cave, where you will experience the beauty of Stalagmites and Stalactites, formed over thousands of years, as well seeing the Bat populations that inhabit the cave.

I had fun because our tour guide was so talkative and funny. He made sure that the tourists won’t get bored and will learn a lot from the tour and we did! Too bad that our camera died because I didn't charge it last night so I just used my phone instead.

For More Information about having a tour in PPUG, click this link: 

http://www.gopalawan.travel/Underground_River_Tour