A PEN & BLISS BLOG
Hearty meals, new food finds and adventures.
I have a thing for diners. I love the tiled floors, the jukebox, the milkshakes and the thought of being served by waitresses on wheels. Blame my being ultimately raised by American television--but I find diner movie scenes so interesting. I love the feeling of being served hot coffee by a surly yet endearing waitress …
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Inspired by the relaxed weekend that I had today, I decided to cook for my family. My culinary adventure? Hainanese Chicken Rice with chili sauce. Preparation: Wash whole chicken and scallions. Step 1: Place scallions and ginger inside chest cavity of chicken. For maximum flavor, you can strategically place small pieces of cut ginger under …
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Me, The Hubby and the kids had lunch at Orchard Road last Sunday. Nah, we didn't go to Singapore (I wish!) I was talking about Orchard Road, the less than a year old restaurant at Megamall. We also had the kids with us. Nope, we still haven't got kids nor am I already pregnant. The …
Last Friday night, me and some friends from the office decided to have late dinner at Kitchen in Greenbelt 3. It wasn't exactly the start of the weekend for us, since we have work on Saturdays. But between being bummed at work, death and the constant worry on finances, I had to go out--even if …
I probably mentioned during one of my endless rants here on my online domain that five freaking years ago, I gained weight and I never stopped gaining ever since. From the lithe and elfin 90 pounds when I was still in university, I boomed to 140 pounds by the time I turned 29. I am …
Robin Williams have said it, Cher and Christian reiterated it, "Seize the day!!!" But how do you say it in my mother tongue (Japanese, of course!) ? ima wo ikuru! This is the exact sentiment of two-year old Japanese fusion restaurant and fine dining, Toki (which means this moment in Japanese). The cozy yet classy …
The good Lord knows when to pick you up from your mundane everyday and give you small gifts that will make you smile. Today, that gift comes in the form of a good office mate who let me tagged along for a short errand concerning plans for our endorser's upcoming birthday. Before going to the …
Hubby picked me up last week bearing good news. He just signed a contract with his employer. We celebrated this blessing the best way I know how--a quick dinner and visit to my favorite Japanese place in Makati-- at Little Tokyo! First we went for a few snacks at Choto Stop Grocery: The Hubby had …
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Froyo (or frozen yogurt) is my current dessert obsession. By obsession--I mean--I eat it each time an opportunity presents itself. My preference for food is a product of cycles (the Quickly super taro ice phase, the Brownies sylvanna phase and the ice cream phase). Now it's frozen yogurt. With the proliferation of frozen yogurt in …
One of my biggest frustrations in our local convenience stores is the lack of variety on the drinks and the selection of goodies. While produce sold on convenience stores are more expensive, I am a loyal customer of my neighborhood 711 as I subsist on bottled juices, Nerds and Moni Gold. So, imagine my delight …
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