tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18260255001487827642024-03-24T14:04:07.769+08:00Ochi In The CityLifestyle | Food | TravelOchi Bernadashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08899876766253143711noreply@blogger.comBlogger513125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1826025500148782764.post-63105258147579463752022-06-21T18:09:00.002+08:002022-06-21T18:09:34.360+08:00Subic Yacht Cruise Experience<div style="text-align: justify;"> It's been a extremely tedious to try and blog while vlogging a the same time. There's a difgferent art to writing and telling stories through a written platform, but lately with all that's happening--socially. politically--doing my content through video really has been the best way to go. But when it comes to getting all the information out there, blogging is still the way to go. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I get to write about all the details in a concise manner and can always reference to it without spending so much time going through the entire video. But hey, after a few months here I am again so I can document anotehr exciting experience I just had!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtre2UzJ5bfJ941K1DrDB32pvXhOP0683AXGwBIJjzp-q9Kn87KOInCM8yBGP2cWCaQ7WwmpxGsxRPGymFqXNiXoRWjxiAZzwDOZosEMVtZsl1uVelTePYV48XVsYxV5UbAE77d1YJ_bnFM5DZ9xL3Dj1CHgYO5FjfAdFawI1G399lFbJib5zcIDoU5w/s1920/Pastel%20Gradient%20Aesthetic%20Youtube%20Intro.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtre2UzJ5bfJ941K1DrDB32pvXhOP0683AXGwBIJjzp-q9Kn87KOInCM8yBGP2cWCaQ7WwmpxGsxRPGymFqXNiXoRWjxiAZzwDOZosEMVtZsl1uVelTePYV48XVsYxV5UbAE77d1YJ_bnFM5DZ9xL3Dj1CHgYO5FjfAdFawI1G399lFbJib5zcIDoU5w/s16000/Pastel%20Gradient%20Aesthetic%20Youtube%20Intro.png" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><b>WHY A YACHT EXPERIENCE?</b></p><div>If you're on Tiktok, you probably have been seeing the same videos as me and I've been seeing a lot of yacht cruise videos! First saw it on Kathryn Bernardo's birthday photos and I did a couple of inquiries after but thought it was too expensive. Thankfully duting the time we decided to visit, we were celebrating my mother-in-law's birthday so we kind of had a reason to splurge a bit. </div><div><br /></div><div>For the rentals, a minimum of a 2-hour booking is required and a one-time terminal/port fee of P1,500. There are a lot of yachts to choose from but specifically for us, we got the La Banca yacht which is P6,000/hour. There are also specific island destinations you can visit based on the duration fo the package you're selecting. </div><div><br /></div><div>The rental doesn't include food so we brought our own snacks and water but the good thing is, there's no corkage fee so bring in as much as you can consume. They also have partner restaurants just in case you don't want to bring it yourselves. You can order from the restaurant and have it delivered to the yacht directly before you leave. </div><div><br /></div><div>Time is very strict for the booking because they do make about 5-6 trips a day. If you're late, time already starts running even if you're not there. During the trip, you can do fishing, swimming and snorkeling once you arrive the island destination. Pick-up and drop-off is at the Subic Bay Yacht Club. </div><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;"><b>THE YACHT</b></p><div>There were only 11 of us and the yacht capacity was 20pax. Even fi there were 20 of us, it would still be super spacious. It also has a full kitchen that includes a functioning stove, microwave, water heater and a refrigerator. It has one room with a huge bed that can comfortably fit 5 people and it has it's own toilet and bath. There's also another standalone toilet and bath just beside the bedroom. </div><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;"><b>WHAT CAN YOU DO</b></p><div>As mentioned, you can fish, swim and snorkel. If you're fishing, you have to brign your own equipment and bait. Same goes for snorkeling, you have to bring your own goggles. For our destination we went to Grande Island and the water was crystal clear! There weren't a lot of fishes when we were swimming but we saw a couple when we were about to leave so not sure if it's because we're too early lol. Our schedule was 7AM - 10AM, we didn't want it to be so humid because we had kids with us. </div><div><br /></div><div>Personally swimming around while eating and drinking was a really fun event. My niece and nephew just learned how to swim and we were teaching them to kind of take it on their own at sea--and they did have a lot of fun--I did too. <br /><p></p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNdP8svmrgj8HNBLR8IWEfM_wDkCn0HlzRwU0JbH6ZwCG0fKsS2W54Ch0WZWPQSvj4C1jkoPo_N-YtM3o1UNWK_eLEvADI6xxiugn8exKdqVSMYkjvrkECSQ_Lj6xRRJM8E1qkcXWrqZBHiWtYkSgrWY0uAx8O60svnS2voEReqU3bqRs3j09dzYPzfg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="547" data-original-width="1452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNdP8svmrgj8HNBLR8IWEfM_wDkCn0HlzRwU0JbH6ZwCG0fKsS2W54Ch0WZWPQSvj4C1jkoPo_N-YtM3o1UNWK_eLEvADI6xxiugn8exKdqVSMYkjvrkECSQ_Lj6xRRJM8E1qkcXWrqZBHiWtYkSgrWY0uAx8O60svnS2voEReqU3bqRs3j09dzYPzfg=s16000" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Will we come back? if there's a worthy occassion why not?? Lol. I'm not going to lie, compared to renting a regular boat to tour the islands, it can get pretty expensive. In El Nido we had to pay like 2k+ for an entire day and that comes with food for lunch. I guess what sets this experience apart is the exclusivity you get from it--I mean we had an entire yacht for our little family to enjoy! Plus the flexibility to go if we wanted to and just complete a different itinerary altogether. So yes we will. It's an amazing once-in-a-lifetime experience that everybodo should get to try. </div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Check out : https://www.labancacruises.com/cruising-around-subic for mroe information. #notanAd</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><!-- nuffnang -->
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<!-- nuffnang--></div>Ochi Bernadashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08899876766253143711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1826025500148782764.post-40859259571215551302022-04-21T16:38:00.000+08:002022-04-21T16:38:03.706+08:00Mt Fuji Japanese Restaurant <div style="text-align: justify;">If you don't know yet, I moved to the province in 2020 to better align my life with how I actually want to live. That province is Malolos, Bulacan and as much as I love living here because we don't get as much pollution, we have a bigger space and we just overall have better quality of life in here--one slight inconvenience is that we don't have as much choices when it comes to restaurants compared to Manila. One of the things I constantly look out for would be Japanese restaurants as a person who has a slight obsession with sashimi--Salmon to be specific. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />And while there are a couple of places I usually order from, can say the quality is a tad mediocre and not really something worthy of my happy dance. Nonetheless, they satisfy my cravings so I'm not complaining. HOWEVER, and that's a big however, I discovered a new Japanese place that's not really in Malolos but pretty close and I'm so excited to share it with you. As a probinsya girl (now), who doesn't have a lot of access to GREAT sashimi, this excites me okayyy. Haha</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieoKulA5mtiCjOHETIJ7Ike-xwKJYXyBPmyV9wMCqcwBQF69ftvWxkbcHfYf7ngvA2MPrnss4odYyydUuu_YX0FB8FavN-3iqSaTvtTgqDIYZbqvbUfsG2wIec0h01YS1pjbk02VIHPAa6FekzG2MaN8RSJ7offRu7wq-KLEWr9UCqrPT5MLeZk77iSQ/s1920/Mt%20Fuji.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieoKulA5mtiCjOHETIJ7Ike-xwKJYXyBPmyV9wMCqcwBQF69ftvWxkbcHfYf7ngvA2MPrnss4odYyydUuu_YX0FB8FavN-3iqSaTvtTgqDIYZbqvbUfsG2wIec0h01YS1pjbk02VIHPAa6FekzG2MaN8RSJ7offRu7wq-KLEWr9UCqrPT5MLeZk77iSQ/s16000/Mt%20Fuji.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6PwdHN8Gwh-G0d6lzd-kTdO2AgQR5a3rwOwsDWZMMtVUjUCbgr55lrDa37BBN2dtU6wi0rwsHVKrIzCbAHuU9Wc2FWcx2kZMTUNzWZnx2DKEd2GTxHX2XVqDUTvGgv79ApzHpysZdHXXZ9pqoLXyp810429Puh51qd2KxEs8-whs6SEjoD3zj6Cglqg/s4032/IMG_3112.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6PwdHN8Gwh-G0d6lzd-kTdO2AgQR5a3rwOwsDWZMMtVUjUCbgr55lrDa37BBN2dtU6wi0rwsHVKrIzCbAHuU9Wc2FWcx2kZMTUNzWZnx2DKEd2GTxHX2XVqDUTvGgv79ApzHpysZdHXXZ9pqoLXyp810429Puh51qd2KxEs8-whs6SEjoD3zj6Cglqg/s16000/IMG_3112.jpg" /></a></div><b>THE PLACE</b><div style="text-align: justify;">Mt Fuji Japanese restaurant is located in Guiguinto along T12 Polo land. The place is huuuuuge. I've been in the area before because beside it is a warehouse of repossessed cars where my husband and I did our bidding. Anyway, the place is extremely spacious. They have indoor and al fresco dining available and they have private function rooms if you're a big group who want some privacy. The wait staff were very friendly and they know their food. The wait time upon ordering is relatively fast given the number of people--it was quite impressive to be honest. </div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJfYEKrwcBi4FtzKsesZQp59upJqmeIXDfiWwZDIozyHOCLLtSUTqXRgfv6AI_tr6yCClW1C2S_RgiqN9RRCMVgIqRTnJv9bkB9-lg5ERXCY21-OOmWKydxFqx5_4scCcGgeQiKk7ozNZouhbxzkLOj9T2NVeerDZsuUSbBbszF60l-kGKGufNNNEkZQ/s4032/IMG_3103.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJfYEKrwcBi4FtzKsesZQp59upJqmeIXDfiWwZDIozyHOCLLtSUTqXRgfv6AI_tr6yCClW1C2S_RgiqN9RRCMVgIqRTnJv9bkB9-lg5ERXCY21-OOmWKydxFqx5_4scCcGgeQiKk7ozNZouhbxzkLOj9T2NVeerDZsuUSbBbszF60l-kGKGufNNNEkZQ/s16000/IMG_3103.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghk3uQuVX1xWyCCBgxKfuNTDiuZPApPZAyvMM8KcmN6W2szV6z1a1Jx-hpUIFyu8l63Q7L5iAnkdfQDCfoFBI8UUdCCsVAkbbRsd9V4xnvSgkKzzARro1zWl8qMhsOwxr-bm7alXztJYDsjJX9QdGg5rv4rNKk8C7AS-_7ZrLQ4mk3tZS2PfHfLMM-3w/s4032/IMG_3106.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghk3uQuVX1xWyCCBgxKfuNTDiuZPApPZAyvMM8KcmN6W2szV6z1a1Jx-hpUIFyu8l63Q7L5iAnkdfQDCfoFBI8UUdCCsVAkbbRsd9V4xnvSgkKzzARro1zWl8qMhsOwxr-bm7alXztJYDsjJX9QdGg5rv4rNKk8C7AS-_7ZrLQ4mk3tZS2PfHfLMM-3w/s16000/IMG_3106.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>THE FOOD</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We got started with a couple of appetizers : Edamame, Crispy Salmon Skin and Kani Salad. From the first couple of bites I can already tell they used premium ingredients. Of the 3, I would probably recommend the salmon skin and edamame if you're looking to enjoy a full meal. The Kani salad while equally delicious was kinda filling for me. We also ordered california maki and dynamite rolls--both were pretty good too. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhToMgDZs5ZLFbScaHv4nPwmit5FfbzpRJzLGlzqEdHO9rKJ90qHVRfmHvJ7TT141s39-6hOYHPNOPitwxKZQ91rdTbOYP_cS-6K_i9DZ12FI9rOMkj4mswA9kxtzPGI4DxbXhn0cvKTZcLKvi6thAA7dmThoBQHycNtpNbtsnaodHAFsQ7Lio1NWuF0g/s4032/IMG_3105.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhToMgDZs5ZLFbScaHv4nPwmit5FfbzpRJzLGlzqEdHO9rKJ90qHVRfmHvJ7TT141s39-6hOYHPNOPitwxKZQ91rdTbOYP_cS-6K_i9DZ12FI9rOMkj4mswA9kxtzPGI4DxbXhn0cvKTZcLKvi6thAA7dmThoBQHycNtpNbtsnaodHAFsQ7Lio1NWuF0g/s16000/IMG_3105.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>GYUDON</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">As a side story, my husband always orders Gyudon when we eat at Japanese restaurants. He's an extremely picky eater when I met him, he didn't even eat beef. I made him eat beef by taking him to an extremely expensive Japanese restaurant and they had the most savory, most tender and most flavorful beef gyudon. From there, I was able to transition him to other form of beef hence the beef gyudon in all my japanese resto posts lol. You can pretty much call him a Gyudon expert given his experience. So his rating for this is 4/5, he says the beef is not as fatty compared to others (which he prefers to avoid highblood lol). But I guess if you like fatty gyudon, this isn't for you. He also prefers the egg to be more overeasy than cooked all the way but he said it isn't a big deal. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRGiPWNYPvlJAdYLlMeXEhEvN8hBnLk5Z7ZZEfwhnzp62YFxkVOQiAiT-0C389b_IPwbNLwE5UuXHiSA1gNq84GnO7rVOviNS4TMhPyhjri3AL8xN262MDY3x5Wph8dlylUyJikK4_NP-XRpvvGdfvT0cCH2Y1Ok2wd6RioHb0AZGP8ldt8eCTb5iOwg/s4032/IMG_3109.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRGiPWNYPvlJAdYLlMeXEhEvN8hBnLk5Z7ZZEfwhnzp62YFxkVOQiAiT-0C389b_IPwbNLwE5UuXHiSA1gNq84GnO7rVOviNS4TMhPyhjri3AL8xN262MDY3x5Wph8dlylUyJikK4_NP-XRpvvGdfvT0cCH2Y1Ok2wd6RioHb0AZGP8ldt8eCTb5iOwg/s16000/IMG_3109.jpg" /></a></div><b>SASHIMI MORIAWASE</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Okay y'all know I'm a sashimi addict and this is always the highlight of my visit in all Japanese restaurants. I ordered the Sashimi Moriawase which is like a sashimi buffet containing 5 different types of Sashimi. The plate had Tuna, Salmon, Octopus, Lapu-lapu and Scallops. I think it was supposed to have shrimp but it wasn't available so they swapped the shrimp with scallops instead. It was my first time having scallops sashimi and holy cow, it was DIVINE. It almost dethroned my Salmon but it isn't quite comparable. They both have different flavor profiles but equally excellent in taste. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkqy_fS95sdpomKojqXXog4XC8umKjnFxeMYU8fK9IRaLpOWqJiZtkFdZCg-S0UzpyYIT__MHbrY5xIxDie7gXjSlUy5ERnR0lXSpLmW86hWsqAAtg5f1Io_BZK_mn0G_By2C3PThOI3gakTviQ2TZTnntOEyeRfRB8QZn1FSOcNR9OKR4vjCnSJxQkg/s4032/IMG_3107.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkqy_fS95sdpomKojqXXog4XC8umKjnFxeMYU8fK9IRaLpOWqJiZtkFdZCg-S0UzpyYIT__MHbrY5xIxDie7gXjSlUy5ERnR0lXSpLmW86hWsqAAtg5f1Io_BZK_mn0G_By2C3PThOI3gakTviQ2TZTnntOEyeRfRB8QZn1FSOcNR9OKR4vjCnSJxQkg/s16000/IMG_3107.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>FOIE GRAS ABURI</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">You know I could've lumped this under sushi and sashimi but no, I want this to have its own section because it deserves the spot. Aburi literally means “flame-seared”; the technique involves using a torch to gently scorch the surface of the fish, transforming its flavor and texture. But for this dish it involves Foie gras, can you imagine--flame-seared fattened duck liver. Rich, buttery and delicate and literally just melts in your mouth. The flavors were luscious, delightful and decadent. I almost cried devouring this and for the price, it was really a steal. PLEASE for the love of god if you ever visit, try this. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuKTQIGIt_8bz43AdYpqHjBtXoOw3r5YjUjrX8aIRVQ_MFjwVmoF9CMwfF9KbhmDR7nTPaJMlcly6l2TOtnZE55ezA0uWCzMkzAFIiTXLd4UGUo86wf3c4TvG-okKnVM5v7roLd15FBxJqAMiKPo58wpP7LL9Hy87Z7QalAoo4zzXisZteHLl5aVtjww/s4032/IMG_3111.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuKTQIGIt_8bz43AdYpqHjBtXoOw3r5YjUjrX8aIRVQ_MFjwVmoF9CMwfF9KbhmDR7nTPaJMlcly6l2TOtnZE55ezA0uWCzMkzAFIiTXLd4UGUo86wf3c4TvG-okKnVM5v7roLd15FBxJqAMiKPo58wpP7LL9Hy87Z7QalAoo4zzXisZteHLl5aVtjww/s16000/IMG_3111.jpg" /></a></div></div><div>Overall, it was an amazing experience. I'm so glad we've leveled up the choices of sushi and sashimi we have here in the ~province~. At the moment I get delivery from my usual sushi places about 2x a week but now, I think I see myself here at Mt Fuji on a daily basis. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="color: #343434; font-family: Lato; font-size: 13.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><b><u><a href="https://m.facebook.com/MtFujiResto">MT FUJI JAPANESE RESTAURANT</a></u></b></div><div style="color: #343434; font-family: Lato; font-size: 13.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;">Budget : P800 for 2 people</div><div style="color: #343434; font-family: Lato; font-size: 13.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;">Open daily : 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM</div><div style="color: #343434; font-family: Lato; font-size: 13.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #343434; font-family: Lato;">T12 Polo Land Industrial Estates, Ilang-Ilang St, </span></span></div><div style="color: #343434; font-family: Lato; font-size: 13.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #343434; font-family: Lato;">MacArthur Hwy, Guiguinto, Bulacan</span></span></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><!-- nuffnang -->
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<!-- nuffnang--></div>Ochi Bernadashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08899876766253143711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1826025500148782764.post-57799440044642437322021-10-14T09:08:00.002+08:002021-10-14T09:08:47.097+08:00Greenhouse Cafe - Tagaytay<div style="text-align: justify;">A couple of weeks back as restrictions were lifted, we decided to take a break from our WFH situation and spend a nice and quiet weekend in Tagaytay. We really didn't book/reserve anything in advance aside from our AirBnb because we weren't sure about restrictions so when it came down to where we had to eat, we were doomed. We went to the usuals--Balay Dako, Antonio's but both were booked to the brim. We headed to Sonya's because the place still comes highly recommended online. I'm pretty sure their menu had changed because we weren't as satisfied with the food as we were before. I believe it's their pandemic menu, but the service was terrible :( We left the place feeling full but not satisfied. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />As we were driving home, we thought we'd have coffee. I searched googled and most of the recommended places were again more of the popular ones. But this cafe came up in one of the blogs I was reading. It was a little far from the usual busy district so we thought, hey why not. We're so glad we did because this place is a dream!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjow3pUKoJjA5nem0nt7iI0qECnOBV7q1_13xT8nJrXDAQyifx2KUl0muqxAuUaprZMRqvfR_99PKiIe13cF_JY8f2YTy-AGQAW4aAO4kjEt0fh_DqJsiPmKYmmTeh9S1dbP0tcDw-WDt2o/s2048/youtube+cover.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjow3pUKoJjA5nem0nt7iI0qECnOBV7q1_13xT8nJrXDAQyifx2KUl0muqxAuUaprZMRqvfR_99PKiIe13cF_JY8f2YTy-AGQAW4aAO4kjEt0fh_DqJsiPmKYmmTeh9S1dbP0tcDw-WDt2o/s16000/youtube+cover.png" /></a></div><h4 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">THE PLACE</h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Upon going down, we were already vibing with the place. With all the waiting and driving we had to do queueing for a place to eat, we're just glad this place was spacious enough even for parking. No waiting, no maneuvering tiny ass pathways, it was spacious and it was a treat given how crowded Tagaytay can get during the weekends. Upon coming in, not only was I in awe of how luscious greens surrounded the place, I was engulfed in the healing energy of plants. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I know some people come to this place because of the rare plants, but I'm not one to really look at tags. I was more focused on the calming energy the place had. Imagine being surrounded by all these plants! The place was quaintly decorated; they even had a small private room if you want to dine in intimately with your party. All tables were socially distanced and it felt like dining inside the forest. To top all that, did I mention the place is also pet-friendly? We had our beagle with us while dining. They even gave her cold water because she was feeling a little hot.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq0vRciiDnC-18YmefpfqmOPltO3keUaF7zhpDaailDOmJcSPiVXWPIpqG50hA2ZMPN3tF2H5zAWPAJVwHtDYmBgzGGgyXkE45VzGAJp3cWEiXpLAyPRE3CZ_dnKLQsg21R_s-x_Xc6p6q/s2048/FullSizeRender+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq0vRciiDnC-18YmefpfqmOPltO3keUaF7zhpDaailDOmJcSPiVXWPIpqG50hA2ZMPN3tF2H5zAWPAJVwHtDYmBgzGGgyXkE45VzGAJp3cWEiXpLAyPRE3CZ_dnKLQsg21R_s-x_Xc6p6q/s16000/FullSizeRender+4.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRD1AsfuMKVmbd4XXJBO-m0u7lKgxUjiYZcIq3g_GL2duStUkOyjazBiMtpHkZR8chfxMYA0uf1P3ub7OMYDR2RV85eR4aJRMh03cSy4a2ghd9dhJbDu5OrMsymgRnwT4l7a-2d7_sButy/s2048/FullSizeRender+8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRD1AsfuMKVmbd4XXJBO-m0u7lKgxUjiYZcIq3g_GL2duStUkOyjazBiMtpHkZR8chfxMYA0uf1P3ub7OMYDR2RV85eR4aJRMh03cSy4a2ghd9dhJbDu5OrMsymgRnwT4l7a-2d7_sButy/s16000/FullSizeRender+8.jpg" /></a></div><h4 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">THE FOOD</h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">We didn't order a lot because as mentioned, we already had our lunch someplace else. We had the USDA Angus Tapsilog, Carbonara, Mozzarella Sticks and a couple of things from their iced coffee selection. Nothing really stood out from the coffee we had, but the food was great. We were unsure in the beginning if it was really good or we were just too unsatisfied with the place where we had lunch that everything that came after immediately was a delight lol. But no, several of us had to taste test and the food was indeed good. Star of the show for us was the Tapa--the beef was so tender and flavorful and perfectly served with a side of pickled vegetables. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The carbonara was okay; not the best but it was okay. I found it a bit too salty more than creamy. The pancetta on the carbonara however is a different story. I rarely see carbonara being served with pancetta because the Filipino version uses sweet ham, so plus points for using real pancetta.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs4uTYuqhCNvsGFKzfDA-MZ1KegdNdIQzzeUpY5cHeiCo5UpLxgIDv4SjJM2giUc3wH0P3cqqFjHelUev3hhp5K1zpEqPCpH7RoDG4qVs_OIWcES7NUBZ5vPlymKx_hac3062DI9wOdtvK/s2048/FullSizeRender+9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs4uTYuqhCNvsGFKzfDA-MZ1KegdNdIQzzeUpY5cHeiCo5UpLxgIDv4SjJM2giUc3wH0P3cqqFjHelUev3hhp5K1zpEqPCpH7RoDG4qVs_OIWcES7NUBZ5vPlymKx_hac3062DI9wOdtvK/s16000/FullSizeRender+9.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAtGgHPVmDtSebBsro_54lsFi1tCpgBkxzL8iGX2wcl7jIyFgqRdXJvq55UA6yeniL4I8uh1Xz-g_aag54QzbWsB0H0QOc_PBWlasEIlISc6_l5B57HFMp797kFg6l5GDhG30jpHkUVMF-/s2048/FullSizeRender+11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Definitely. I'm already looking forward to visiting the place again and hopefully next time I will have more space in my tummy to try some of their other dishes. If you're ever in Tagaytay, give the place and hopefully you can feel the same healing energy I felt when I first stepped into this lovely greenhouse.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><!-- nuffnang -->
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But it's definitely one that I needed--physically, mentally and emotionally. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">I didn't really plan on going anywhere because God knows how crowded most places are lately even if we're being told to stay at home. But one Sunday afternoon while I was mindlessly scrolling on Facebook, I saw my friend's photo--it was atop somewhere high with majestic views of the sunset and the mountains. And they had with them a dog. I've had Chewy for about 6mos now (Chewy is my beagle), and I feel sad because she hasn't seen the outdoors. The most outdoor she's had is our backyard and the garage--which is just tragic for an active beagle really. I also just want to take her places and let her see the world. So I told my fiance to look it up and book us a stay. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdJ12QBJY56FvNBjJqyXhppwiehKxleNBtBUGXZaLmnHow1NBEQ6yEPrPXoU359tiRVLd8FY9s7Va6NSRUKvmMheBqMRtr1DoTqM089yRPAIzI-R-2Y1lyr8mHWTmsUUeSVTHXaPWQCdHi/s2048/151205803_3707978572614791_2560419801678572519_n.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="833" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdJ12QBJY56FvNBjJqyXhppwiehKxleNBtBUGXZaLmnHow1NBEQ6yEPrPXoU359tiRVLd8FY9s7Va6NSRUKvmMheBqMRtr1DoTqM089yRPAIzI-R-2Y1lyr8mHWTmsUUeSVTHXaPWQCdHi/s16000/151205803_3707978572614791_2560419801678572519_n.jpeg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo from Camp Sandugo's Facebook Page</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><b>THE PLACE</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">When we arrived at the parking, we were a bit clueless where the camping grounds were because the road wasn't paved, it was dusty and it felt like we were in the middle of nowhere. Turns out the parking are is also their pick-up point. We brought a pick-up truck with us but we didn't realize the path going to Camp Sandugo was a rough road, also quite popular among bikers, but a road we didn't want to risk our car on hehe. But thankfully when we called our contact person, there's a pickup service ready to take us to Camp Sandugo. The ride was definitely rough, and Chewy was very nervous the entire time because it's her first off-road adventure but she had fun nonetheless. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh-NCpyppl7M9ehXap03GSrBaVI6yyRsJZNm8o1DYJa6g5l0m0GYhlX0hp3N37BiuW7bCTUAV4z4SdqGobuxJrE8Bvb1lhFG9bGl0Zp3feyzEQ0fccJ0EkhetWY2s5v5QgJIwQ8fPgGgdk/s2048/sandugo-169.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh-NCpyppl7M9ehXap03GSrBaVI6yyRsJZNm8o1DYJa6g5l0m0GYhlX0hp3N37BiuW7bCTUAV4z4SdqGobuxJrE8Bvb1lhFG9bGl0Zp3feyzEQ0fccJ0EkhetWY2s5v5QgJIwQ8fPgGgdk/s16000/sandugo-169.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggODjvdlUU0k89vYzzETGHwZ9UvhtR0ZQAgMbebAp7BJylmcu8o7PGUIxF6MGPi08L7S2cgKNrA5CMHMgQJmaY49pwW5gTRw9RroISxfQhTUnRGmBwCpWAlwfBeAs6DdMrKZREmRuQHuOy/s2048/sandugo-168.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggODjvdlUU0k89vYzzETGHwZ9UvhtR0ZQAgMbebAp7BJylmcu8o7PGUIxF6MGPi08L7S2cgKNrA5CMHMgQJmaY49pwW5gTRw9RroISxfQhTUnRGmBwCpWAlwfBeAs6DdMrKZREmRuQHuOy/s16000/sandugo-168.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRHn0MyxKlgwaduvDrfvdBHJYUqOAsFtKaAO_SCyOQxed85Mv-JuyHaQ3FV6hCJtKyn2ueSDkv-JpqJF1oK9jX_gchUtL7hn_qVhofAMksPf9KccriIaN8EUm5zyQFCIWxWe1VAViJdeB-/s2048/sandugo-6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRHn0MyxKlgwaduvDrfvdBHJYUqOAsFtKaAO_SCyOQxed85Mv-JuyHaQ3FV6hCJtKyn2ueSDkv-JpqJF1oK9jX_gchUtL7hn_qVhofAMksPf9KccriIaN8EUm5zyQFCIWxWe1VAViJdeB-/s16000/sandugo-6.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVza_kTMM9hzIyqLXxYIKRsdVHlel5g2G96xBi_NhtUqZBjU6tQaKajmuJGUaOVkvn0-BRVXgJDqSYzJLcoeu_vOEsnz_PdOPcSpKTKInogk3eTZ9w60UPmSuORa4Jj7oSeB6xJNfM8VvS/s2048/sandugo-8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1194" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVza_kTMM9hzIyqLXxYIKRsdVHlel5g2G96xBi_NhtUqZBjU6tQaKajmuJGUaOVkvn0-BRVXgJDqSYzJLcoeu_vOEsnz_PdOPcSpKTKInogk3eTZ9w60UPmSuORa4Jj7oSeB6xJNfM8VvS/s16000/sandugo-8.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUu9JDNL0Cyofp8asKcHizkf47sryOQG1mE_LO1lKzeig8bzKBhL_xHxK31dcXVECfefoikSyE2EAOESxH87ywsWYGC9t8g_MEpgxepelu0KUUafpX67VmRvhG-uvSDiQ4k51LZB2WHEsT/s2048/sandugo-9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUu9JDNL0Cyofp8asKcHizkf47sryOQG1mE_LO1lKzeig8bzKBhL_xHxK31dcXVECfefoikSyE2EAOESxH87ywsWYGC9t8g_MEpgxepelu0KUUafpX67VmRvhG-uvSDiQ4k51LZB2WHEsT/s16000/sandugo-9.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvOsGjxacWE1qjphik4Ro5xPSdRtanImFCtUfrpmASj1PmKF03hUOY7K9z1wpdhE6k73do8Fo73JHCFtouqRx3yCZYl_1_BWIwYDJNhNI3-dQTZcZDRWDG-oNp0vh6UWnt4WWg-ebb4Tfd/s2048/sandugo-10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvOsGjxacWE1qjphik4Ro5xPSdRtanImFCtUfrpmASj1PmKF03hUOY7K9z1wpdhE6k73do8Fo73JHCFtouqRx3yCZYl_1_BWIwYDJNhNI3-dQTZcZDRWDG-oNp0vh6UWnt4WWg-ebb4Tfd/s16000/sandugo-10.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Camp Sandugo is a spacious, vast piece of land in the mountains surrounded by trees and luscious greens. According to some of the staff I spoke with, Camp Sandugo is a popular destination to bikers and campers alike. Upon entering the Camp, we were greeted with the 'reception' area aka kitchen aka bar. There's a lovely dining spot in the camp grounds too which is why they have a pretty extensive kitchen. </div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSjVgbUfbcg6V-4FW-gM3fod7xiVFP2MH2Blfr4mTM0n8fmeMa8yqeOc6oCJtHKB1eSggWysZo6p6l3qYbGzDCKqiweEXYlhr1OyoxqAndpPhR-uQKOeDFQAP4HY__jKrR9f_EOjDelXBn/s2048/sandugo-12.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSjVgbUfbcg6V-4FW-gM3fod7xiVFP2MH2Blfr4mTM0n8fmeMa8yqeOc6oCJtHKB1eSggWysZo6p6l3qYbGzDCKqiweEXYlhr1OyoxqAndpPhR-uQKOeDFQAP4HY__jKrR9f_EOjDelXBn/s16000/sandugo-12.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPBqno4H2MYoUXxnEiQ6VMIrL4DGTJqhk20SYoMajgevoj73DXmxD0CWiXyd37beL6_KANZzSi4uguliUFl9Tx74OT7M4Xx6Y_u9OtuSxGBfJCeEdirCyr04AjGRP0iZyNA4QhqhlpkoxA/s2048/sandugo-15.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPBqno4H2MYoUXxnEiQ6VMIrL4DGTJqhk20SYoMajgevoj73DXmxD0CWiXyd37beL6_KANZzSi4uguliUFl9Tx74OT7M4Xx6Y_u9OtuSxGBfJCeEdirCyr04AjGRP0iZyNA4QhqhlpkoxA/s16000/sandugo-15.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Campers can choose to avail of Camp Sandugo's tents and other materials, or bring their own. You can also opt for 'Glamping' which is what we availed since we had a dog and she can't be quite handful since she's one energetic pup. In total, there are 3 glamping sites. They also have tents already setup and grounds available for people who want to pitch their own tents. Comfort rooms are available and a cooking area is also ready for people who want to cook their own food. We actually had a grill right beside our tent to it's quite easy to get our grill on. The charcoal isn't free but it's readily available for purchase. </div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXle7QRihGt1jRKJE6epyxlWPBPVQ6G3b_x67aihfJ0SeDUPsUT10o17oEgTNs23RSL7c2IY5rjmXh0InhrhyphenhyphenOcn1EooZOIcv6XdE57wxDWdu0PiS26gE_W74y_mJMfsqZf92G8sayH1Vf/s2048/sandugo-16.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXle7QRihGt1jRKJE6epyxlWPBPVQ6G3b_x67aihfJ0SeDUPsUT10o17oEgTNs23RSL7c2IY5rjmXh0InhrhyphenhyphenOcn1EooZOIcv6XdE57wxDWdu0PiS26gE_W74y_mJMfsqZf92G8sayH1Vf/s16000/sandugo-16.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0dIvDj7xeW8aREPZRbdSPHAg75xUaJ3IvAwM5bWi-sy7aMT0RGb-B3qx0kV_4K4kurm8UX4hpXRpsAuvtyyKPmstTXD_6Sc9mzlrx0OuazZAC8XwBZKK_VLrQX7EbOTi50_C6Dn6O5bMM/s2048/sandugo-21.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0dIvDj7xeW8aREPZRbdSPHAg75xUaJ3IvAwM5bWi-sy7aMT0RGb-B3qx0kV_4K4kurm8UX4hpXRpsAuvtyyKPmstTXD_6Sc9mzlrx0OuazZAC8XwBZKK_VLrQX7EbOTi50_C6Dn6O5bMM/s16000/sandugo-21.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKc2ErHcEs08JmoPw4tRM_ULWhWvd_8JTiqkacFIVWMU74Gm_67fOXjMzAj87F8vRqlWsqSxTCFze_1mZk7gNcX-_64L1jeC0f0d0Fe3w3tuhISH0olf5OEUYUwIFILm4MprWmYQEK2hN0/s2048/sandugo-39.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKc2ErHcEs08JmoPw4tRM_ULWhWvd_8JTiqkacFIVWMU74Gm_67fOXjMzAj87F8vRqlWsqSxTCFze_1mZk7gNcX-_64L1jeC0f0d0Fe3w3tuhISH0olf5OEUYUwIFILm4MprWmYQEK2hN0/s16000/sandugo-39.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: justify;">We were quite amazed with our glamping site because we had an entire deck all to ourselves. On the deck was our tent with folding beds, a fan, chairs and tables for dining and a grill. When we got there, we immediately setup Chewy's playpen. While the camp grounds were spacious, it was also slope-y and we didn't want to risk having her roll in those mountains because I tell you, she's a rowdy pup lol. She loves her playpen anyway and was comfortable. Check-in is at 2PM while checkout is at 10AM. We arrived at around 3:30PM in the afternoon so the heat was quite scorching but thankfully the deck had covers that would eventually be removed when the heat wasn't as bad. </div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtucleaCKn2bj52EYVHKbzYEKXyHJI3MBPtzxpKWzHOnvjuEv2PZmZ5a8e_7WUNkustSZu27Sm7EDP3orhKyOhRO9oF3pqEgCPyuRPka6zmer9Oe17WgmVLfnfFndbIPWdjjZv9yEWciaO/s2048/sandugo-40.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtucleaCKn2bj52EYVHKbzYEKXyHJI3MBPtzxpKWzHOnvjuEv2PZmZ5a8e_7WUNkustSZu27Sm7EDP3orhKyOhRO9oF3pqEgCPyuRPka6zmer9Oe17WgmVLfnfFndbIPWdjjZv9yEWciaO/s16000/sandugo-40.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPB6nwL5Cq7varWnhZT7Scn4bSq4ysgK4ins6jbIePGs3QGd220A9TrI3JpQpKDvQBS-wnrFeLtTwLxHg8uYC3zZR6WGJVinr8XMIfagyx2hM8YxN9O3Oq6yaiVkd58WfduG1ZHQ74Ibxi/s2048/sandugo-46.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPB6nwL5Cq7varWnhZT7Scn4bSq4ysgK4ins6jbIePGs3QGd220A9TrI3JpQpKDvQBS-wnrFeLtTwLxHg8uYC3zZR6WGJVinr8XMIfagyx2hM8YxN9O3Oq6yaiVkd58WfduG1ZHQ74Ibxi/s16000/sandugo-46.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">For the Glamping Package we availed of, it was priced at P2,500--comes with a tent, beds, toiletries, blankets and pillows! The package also comes with free breakfast. Everything else, you have to pay for. In our case, we ordered more food and had to pay for charcoal so towards checkout we paid an additional P650. May seem a lot, but we did order a lot of food too hehe so I think it's justified. </span><br style="text-align: left;" /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbcGhlIszPlKxaN9xgwRo5NEqwN1Qli-lREP8-3JLig0W2rI-qlZS7BA76POtsbZtd4tylVUDupkIJ2dQCDDlKaFWjPqzaSlwnvqt86FKodILZdc1HXBrDQomaAr782ZNtM1lKxt3Pc3-j/s2743/sandugo-66.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1146" data-original-width="2743" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbcGhlIszPlKxaN9xgwRo5NEqwN1Qli-lREP8-3JLig0W2rI-qlZS7BA76POtsbZtd4tylVUDupkIJ2dQCDDlKaFWjPqzaSlwnvqt86FKodILZdc1HXBrDQomaAr782ZNtM1lKxt3Pc3-j/s16000/sandugo-66.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ER2IQo8Oah6TTCC1vpRKljkBUcBO3Eo5j36bHLpdZJl-pwIbJb4LySNArugrCqjmoTogwbKQEdgr4dmiFy74mgiipmJfs-gT3A6AFf_hPZ7saSDayX0hP8DJfHQFx6kN9i3mVb6d_8qs/s2048/sandugo-75.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ER2IQo8Oah6TTCC1vpRKljkBUcBO3Eo5j36bHLpdZJl-pwIbJb4LySNArugrCqjmoTogwbKQEdgr4dmiFy74mgiipmJfs-gT3A6AFf_hPZ7saSDayX0hP8DJfHQFx6kN9i3mVb6d_8qs/s16000/sandugo-75.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>THE FOOD</b></div></div><div>Even if we brought our own food, we couldn't resist but try some of what they have to offer. Upon arrival, we immediately ordered a Mango shake and Pork BBQ, something light to quench our hunger and thirst. The boyfriend then ordered a meal after even if we were set to grill hotdogs that night lol. He said the food was good. Camp Sandugo also offers local craft beer and other refreshments. Upon arrival, we were also presented with quite a huge cooler which was like our personal mini bar. It has alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. We're good with the alcoholic drinks so we just got a couple of gatorades in the morning which we also had to pay for. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsv9NGi_m2aKZ4c6ZKm-tsx4P19MwyyGXYBPKB46up_kQJ6QpKGbwvQdrtbhwaOgiPnfdcYd-ZNyRLJORFlgwAqVHJ9pxSH9FOG6uRzmF-8_kDsRbGxIXoBhA1QIqF2Aols0xoWAPcCtze/s2048/sandugo-78.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsv9NGi_m2aKZ4c6ZKm-tsx4P19MwyyGXYBPKB46up_kQJ6QpKGbwvQdrtbhwaOgiPnfdcYd-ZNyRLJORFlgwAqVHJ9pxSH9FOG6uRzmF-8_kDsRbGxIXoBhA1QIqF2Aols0xoWAPcCtze/s16000/sandugo-78.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq7bDCO81dF96nN4zokUe5SDJthF2BD_NPpAq6wA6R70HAFcZwbwziRsEhd4nKuqNvdAf4wsEmA4u5lOZbJzw5vE4NC8XZzC3m3hKJVVXx01qx4_9Qdr_HD789-MBTmDLQj49SnwYAeFXk/s2048/sandugo-84.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX3PNuqSqt1W2BnQYE28n6nJcKHvDg7on-uePpGWXcBZuzFYIZ9h9iwHjhGrs3DjtybGd-78Xe-UJUb7h7ZW5CF4GfO2zrH3zjBLYMB5gVxA_JNj49eblGItmhhyphenhyphenorF5w-Ao9UgZWVa8Fq/s2048/sandugo-131.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX3PNuqSqt1W2BnQYE28n6nJcKHvDg7on-uePpGWXcBZuzFYIZ9h9iwHjhGrs3DjtybGd-78Xe-UJUb7h7ZW5CF4GfO2zrH3zjBLYMB5gVxA_JNj49eblGItmhhyphenhyphenorF5w-Ao9UgZWVa8Fq/s16000/sandugo-131.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Overall, it was an amazing weekend spent nurturing myself through nature's energy. If there's just one thing they can improve on probably the noise over at their dining area. As mentioned, aside from the Glamping and Camping sites, they also have a restaurant that caters to customers visiting the camp. During our visit, it was already 9PM and the noise was pretty disruptive even for us not even close to the dining area. But aside from that, I really couldn't have picked a better place to have spent my birthday. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="238" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iR2LVm_Yzbg" title="YouTube video player" width="424"></iframe></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><!-- nuffnang -->
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<!-- nuffnang--></div>Ochi Bernadashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08899876766253143711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1826025500148782764.post-79651859408745729452021-03-01T09:00:00.002+08:002021-04-05T08:01:31.105+08:00Where to eat in Baguio : Grumpy Joe's<div style="text-align: justify;">Baguio has been home to me since 2005 when I first stepped foot on its cold mountains and took a whiff of its foggy air--I've been enamored and in love since. I spent my formative years aka College lol roaming the city, enjoying the view and always wanting to just live there. At this point, I still haven't made that goal materialize but I'm getting there. Hopefully when I look back at this blog in 10yrs time, I'll be doing so while hanging out in my cold, foggy patio in Baguio. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Anyway, I was recently in Baguio and had the chance to visit some of my old favorite while all the while discovering new ones. First up on our list is an all-time favorite of, well, almost everyone. My sister, who's based in Baguio recommended the place since she's quite fond of it. </div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHC-oKSHVg8x5cgO4ptotmwtJkLfxSzjp1Y0NEVb-uzn9tUz71_6BkQLB8W_eKGs31sMIWILIMzgMMchHl6ls379lu15cGHZPAXdDXam6fO2bbCZIJfKoJZXxdy-Q6kMqSPwvUecRj3fl8/s1920/Joe%2527s+%25281%2529.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHC-oKSHVg8x5cgO4ptotmwtJkLfxSzjp1Y0NEVb-uzn9tUz71_6BkQLB8W_eKGs31sMIWILIMzgMMchHl6ls379lu15cGHZPAXdDXam6fO2bbCZIJfKoJZXxdy-Q6kMqSPwvUecRj3fl8/s16000/Joe%2527s+%25281%2529.png" /></a></div><h4 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>THE PLACE</b></h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Grumpy Joe used to be located in Leonard Wood in a small but quaint space. It was easy to spot because there would almost, always be a queue outside. That's why I never really took interest in the place before because I hate spending my time queueing given that I only have a few days whenever I visit Baguio. But just last year, they transferred to a new location along Gibraltar. The new location is a rustic dream with a lot of open spaces to move around and a lot of light that comes in--complete opposite of their old location but an awesome upgrade if I do say so myself. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">During our visit, we came around lunch time which I think is a bad idea because we ended up waiting for about an hour or so lol. If you're dining in, make sure you come in early because they don't take reservations. The place also has ample parking compared to their previous location. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEYlJyPlheZqJhP_zMottQhAvsMcvhmrcOL7qr3rIbMY4LfHl52wFXrxr2SVvgMH-UP2NEyL3iwv4X9o7iqCtcYswXWA50Orj7L4r0qUfH_q-SFrArGm2JWyOXA0YNq1qzlqmGctFZO-0Q/s2048/FullSizeRender.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEYlJyPlheZqJhP_zMottQhAvsMcvhmrcOL7qr3rIbMY4LfHl52wFXrxr2SVvgMH-UP2NEyL3iwv4X9o7iqCtcYswXWA50Orj7L4r0qUfH_q-SFrArGm2JWyOXA0YNq1qzlqmGctFZO-0Q/s16000/FullSizeRender.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizFlkmvn4O4tRZ24cViyOmiGrFNF1rqqvPTJzBQ5Ux9jTqKWJ63PpAP04Ety6AZtdxeIJUBfIA08tF7TqLO65VZdLf2oT7pMBcL9bDjJkiNh8mxJUALXw1xN97OWKMMYzu2EFVyNOeA9bz/s2048/FullSizeRender+20.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizFlkmvn4O4tRZ24cViyOmiGrFNF1rqqvPTJzBQ5Ux9jTqKWJ63PpAP04Ety6AZtdxeIJUBfIA08tF7TqLO65VZdLf2oT7pMBcL9bDjJkiNh8mxJUALXw1xN97OWKMMYzu2EFVyNOeA9bz/s16000/FullSizeRender+20.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOiidshvTjLboa0YEgotaXoC_CdJGGcJ-CZThNHovSqMU56XozliK6AYRl7QCr-Vi5qTQpTw-PFj1ikBuFoMT25AFECp9-f3-jntUQ0uHsypBxoG7t2Dr0e0cHvHpSkVY0XuWr6x9MfRhP/s2048/FullSizeRender+3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOiidshvTjLboa0YEgotaXoC_CdJGGcJ-CZThNHovSqMU56XozliK6AYRl7QCr-Vi5qTQpTw-PFj1ikBuFoMT25AFECp9-f3-jntUQ0uHsypBxoG7t2Dr0e0cHvHpSkVY0XuWr6x9MfRhP/s16000/FullSizeRender+3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYBC9cBh7gtFsAhtuH_Y-iPYgjdIX_W5sqii0VQqhFnFzAKMQd6jwe3W92xgsy80u19ev502J0FHNA5CKSqQFbLqCAAz99g1KWdXvzM1Q9Ia29q2QZ5ormgnKSNfKdA0qN6c21IQje-b9j/s2048/FullSizeRender+2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYBC9cBh7gtFsAhtuH_Y-iPYgjdIX_W5sqii0VQqhFnFzAKMQd6jwe3W92xgsy80u19ev502J0FHNA5CKSqQFbLqCAAz99g1KWdXvzM1Q9Ia29q2QZ5ormgnKSNfKdA0qN6c21IQje-b9j/s16000/FullSizeRender+2.jpg" /></a></div><h4 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">THE FOOD</h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Where do I even begin? I'm not even putting the prices up because everything was budget-friendly with humungous serving sizes to boot! You can check their menu and see the prices there, but for today I'll be focusing more on my personal recommendations. First up, the Seafood Marinara--while there are a lot of dishes worth mentioning, this was the one that my sister kept mentioning and building up and I told her not to do so because more often than not, I'm always let down if I have high expectations. But I wasn't disappointed at all! The pasta tasted so fresh (if that makes sense) and the seafood was very tasty and flavorful! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Another favorite was their Garden Salad. I hate most of the salads I get in restaurants because salads are supposed to be teeming with fresh vegetables, not dressing! And Grumpy Joe's Garden Salad was a refreshing treat with their wooden salad bowl filled with fresh and yes, crunchy vegetables and their homemade poppy seed dressing! And since almost all my family members are carnivores, we ordered almost all types of their chicken lol. We got their Teriyaki Chicken, Buffalo Chicken, Chicken with rice and chicken fingers with fries and baked parmesan wings with aioli dip--all of which were fantastic. I loved the parmesan wings the best and the aioli dip was just the icing on top. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNqMMYrekEgkk9UsZDo1clEvPDDR8w4erLz1Efk1kXoDJ0txq0rwIgZ3TNizWFPUQnzRzbgZ2ndYqbY08dL68nRzzyklBXzwJfmJCPkyr-aXd7Xjm8RoFkpDL8Nd28HH6p8NBGWM8ItlkG/s2048/FullSizeRender+19.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNqMMYrekEgkk9UsZDo1clEvPDDR8w4erLz1Efk1kXoDJ0txq0rwIgZ3TNizWFPUQnzRzbgZ2ndYqbY08dL68nRzzyklBXzwJfmJCPkyr-aXd7Xjm8RoFkpDL8Nd28HH6p8NBGWM8ItlkG/s16000/FullSizeRender+19.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhYKq0zkyfg25BcApQW_UmVTdXdLFpAcwOVmhGMNgiV7y-d6hBggbYjZVVnC24ITH25uCXZRROf59lUHNQVxlFcgSutlqT54za8dmSM2VNELTwu4ptYrfLOkBO4B38RgP5l0t25ohdQ1WZ/s2048/FullSizeRender+18.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhYKq0zkyfg25BcApQW_UmVTdXdLFpAcwOVmhGMNgiV7y-d6hBggbYjZVVnC24ITH25uCXZRROf59lUHNQVxlFcgSutlqT54za8dmSM2VNELTwu4ptYrfLOkBO4B38RgP5l0t25ohdQ1WZ/s16000/FullSizeRender+18.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSuPKiqfqbyZQ9MjrjnqQRVq5vxMqRUxO2wxXhekeJeDGU5OOrHxnGZzteeM913tjGgv5G2HBcvUYEhPdg8otgsNEzXvDQVcKi225oYR7830ZCFnj_79C7kTjQf_4I75uZDNyoeediKleY/s2048/FullSizeRender+17.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSuPKiqfqbyZQ9MjrjnqQRVq5vxMqRUxO2wxXhekeJeDGU5OOrHxnGZzteeM913tjGgv5G2HBcvUYEhPdg8otgsNEzXvDQVcKi225oYR7830ZCFnj_79C7kTjQf_4I75uZDNyoeediKleY/s16000/FullSizeRender+17.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Aside from the things I mentioned, I also enjoyed our sides and additional orders--yes we ate a lot because my family loves food lol. We got the Garlic Shrimp Pizza and this was SO DAMN GOOD. Please get this if you ever visit the place, they use real shrimp, not the tiny frozen ones you get from the supermarket--they use really big shrimps I tell ya! I also enjoyed the mozzarella sticks and bacon fries! Oh and pro tip: ask the waiter for Toxic Waste. It's an extremely spicy hot sauce and you know they're not kidding when they say it's hot because you actually have to sign a waiver releasing them of any accountability should anything happen to me--that serious! 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOhuP93CJqOVOFW8Bor7mlekr-Ioof2KL10JkN-WUgXkGLR4poI5Sj9YksgV3phFCwandBG2adqGUy7hyphenhyphenklQX93T1zXOgjbsWUPwgwfZ0J_Te7HFVYD4bNVqakwanNMXLNW9Dftqjr9cX8/s2048/FullSizeRender+7.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOhuP93CJqOVOFW8Bor7mlekr-Ioof2KL10JkN-WUgXkGLR4poI5Sj9YksgV3phFCwandBG2adqGUy7hyphenhyphenklQX93T1zXOgjbsWUPwgwfZ0J_Te7HFVYD4bNVqakwanNMXLNW9Dftqjr9cX8/s16000/FullSizeRender+7.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Aside from all the things I mentioned, the place really is a treat and a nice breathr from all the hustle and bustle of the metro. The place is spacious with light shining through as you dine in, coupled with an awesome view of the pine tress with just the cold breeze as your companion. Grmpy Joe really live up to its name of being one of Baguio's go-to restaurants, not just for tourists but for locals alike, </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="background-color: white; color: #343434; font-family: Lato; font-size: 13.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><b><u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Grumpyjoerestaurant/">GRUMPY JOE</a></u></b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #343434; font-family: Lato; font-size: 13.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Budget : P400 for 2 people</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #343434; font-family: Lato; font-size: 13.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Open daily : 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #343434; font-family: Lato; font-size: 13.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">#49 Gibraltar, Baguio </div></div><p><br /></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><!-- nuffnang -->
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<!-- nuffnang--></div>Ochi Bernadashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08899876766253143711noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1826025500148782764.post-71887885926221948122021-02-08T17:11:00.003+08:002021-02-08T17:11:55.557+08:00#MalolosEats : Chefie's Special<div style="text-align: justify;">As y'all know I'm a huge fan of anything raw (not the kind you're probably thinking), but y'all know what I mean--Sashimi! But since moving to Malolos, I've been having a hard time looking for a go-to restaurant I can call my happy place since the places surrounding my area do not have a ton of choices. While there's <a href="http://ochibernadas.blogspot.com/2019/01/food-diary-ganchan-authentic-japanese.html">Ganchan</a>, my current go-to for Salmon Sashimi, they're not available on FoodPanda and messaging their page for delivery is a chore since sometimes they reply after a day or two lol. Nonetheless, they're still one of the place I'll highly recommend if you're looking for topnotch Sashimi in Malolos. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />But again, I wanted a place where I can have a ton of options for when I'm craving and thanks to my Goodbye, Manila vlog, one of my subscribers recommended this place called Chefie's Special and I wasn't disappointed!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQs2Lap84gzrCkOaRekp2UJ4g-Ox4tQBhLTbB_QiDq5KQF7SEqswhrMpnJKHqGG0Y1a_bjpeW8Pk4uJn-uKNNUK3VZBuRm_2J2AAw056FOy8ge9xZyzZ92fkiOm9PivzMyCKQIRam2PSA4/s2048/IMG_7064.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQs2Lap84gzrCkOaRekp2UJ4g-Ox4tQBhLTbB_QiDq5KQF7SEqswhrMpnJKHqGG0Y1a_bjpeW8Pk4uJn-uKNNUK3VZBuRm_2J2AAw056FOy8ge9xZyzZ92fkiOm9PivzMyCKQIRam2PSA4/s16000/IMG_7064.JPG" /></a></div><b>THE PLACE</b><div style="text-align: justify;">The restaurant is owned by Chef Alfie Leoncio who used to be a Japanese cuisine chef in the luxury island of Maldives. He has over 15yrs of experience in Japanese food making from sushi to teppanyaki, name it and he can make it. I was amused because there aren't a lot of places that offer really good sushi/sashimi in my area as mentioned. The place already accepts dine-in customers following IATF protocols. Delivery is also available via FoodPanda or via their Facebook page. I've used both methods and can I just say how FoodPanda really is capitalizing on this pandemic? They add around P50++ to every dish and that's on top of the delivery fee. You'd think at that amount delivery would be free huh? Nope. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Given that, I prefer to order via their Facebook page. The delivery to my place is P80 but considering the amount of food I order and the frequency, I've come to a conclusion that I save more rather than when I order through Foodpanda with every dish having an additional P50++. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrUhy1_7kLee3i7FSQkC5f5kCQeuGEKFb2siqxVjBBMGkjjzdqlnGv5zBSGl26FHY4LGr2gcVecHT9Edhgj40quVc1eF0hdCFFVYNFgh7p1CtUuP13tid8iU5aCq97kRjFMAJSVfmfDYZ3/s2048/IMG_7022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrUhy1_7kLee3i7FSQkC5f5kCQeuGEKFb2siqxVjBBMGkjjzdqlnGv5zBSGl26FHY4LGr2gcVecHT9Edhgj40quVc1eF0hdCFFVYNFgh7p1CtUuP13tid8iU5aCq97kRjFMAJSVfmfDYZ3/s16000/IMG_7022.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirNF9DqKxdgyX5zLKwfcIgmsWszsor8OfhYIrCZUotuzVW05ZR06Yw4GCVI2IlUzDgGzxAWZDZK6X-HzGjrml_9b6LjMRIzMAYw0hT4sVDw5p-wJOuFUR6gYkfgzPU813pzx5Zn3zbA7Oz/s2048/IMG_7027.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirNF9DqKxdgyX5zLKwfcIgmsWszsor8OfhYIrCZUotuzVW05ZR06Yw4GCVI2IlUzDgGzxAWZDZK6X-HzGjrml_9b6LjMRIzMAYw0hT4sVDw5p-wJOuFUR6gYkfgzPU813pzx5Zn3zbA7Oz/s16000/IMG_7027.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMmpYp5UaLOPigHjwoA3Kl1kW12h3LV4PoIi4Tn0WkFkaQda3Kz7bws4HEOGCZqS4mdfi_mjxPrkZa-fp5WhfVIbMDu6kwazpPq083s4kqtFM6qPLDJmPQFmUm8jND7Hc0uXz722TWyvA1/s2048/IMG_7026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMmpYp5UaLOPigHjwoA3Kl1kW12h3LV4PoIi4Tn0WkFkaQda3Kz7bws4HEOGCZqS4mdfi_mjxPrkZa-fp5WhfVIbMDu6kwazpPq083s4kqtFM6qPLDJmPQFmUm8jND7Hc0uXz722TWyvA1/s16000/IMG_7026.jpg" /></a></div><b>THE FOOD</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Okay, on to the food. I cannot stress enough how good the food is at such an affordable price! I mean 4pcs of Salmon Nigiri at P120, what more can I ask for? I've been stuffing my face with Sushi for the past 3wks just because. And you can see from the photos how presentable the food looks, right? I mean it's not the highest grade of Salmon Sashimi but for the price, I'm more than giddy to be sharing this place with y'all. I also always go for the Sushi and Sashimi for one which retails for P280, I mean are you kidding me?? It has Salmon sashimi, Tuna sashimi, Salmon Nigiri, Tuna Nigiri, Shrimp Nigiri, Shrimp Sashimi, Kani Nigiri and California rolls all for P280.00! I swear I can't with their prices, I am so in love with this place. I hope they can sustain this kind of quality as they go along. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If I can suggest anything to this resto, I hope they add more things to their menu because their Chef is so talented I'm so sure this will be a hit here in Malolos. I also would love to see some Uni and Ika because I seldom see Japanese restos serve it right. Nonetheless, the current menu is already satisfying as it is. These recos really are just add-ons. 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I for one keep this as a personal journal on the internet which is why I like telling stories here and there before sharing recipes, reviews etc. And if you want to go straight to the recipe, that's usually towards the bottom--just go straight there. I find it utterly disrespectful to come into someone else's personal space and 'rant' about how they choose to present information. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Anyway, enough of that. I just really wanted to get it out of my system. Today's recipe is something I've shared in the past but I've recently found new way to make it better so I thought why not share it again! Japanese dishes are simple when it comes to procedure but the ingredients is where we usually struggle with because some, like dashi, aren't always readily available in our friendly neighborhood grocery stores. But I've managed to cook up something that you can do at home. Let's begin!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtyaOMzk6HfnYA_5tuOAyYmDMK-3K4ZzzjAE0iTX_tK80DmRaMgg_1Dmufu1pKaIXVbKH0BQLq46SM_dLiJApRBQWwt0ZVpsenlsxr83_EijRgn-YaEbuuZPIehMW6SzwUtyO3sCyQ7FL0/s800/BEEF+GYUDON.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtyaOMzk6HfnYA_5tuOAyYmDMK-3K4ZzzjAE0iTX_tK80DmRaMgg_1Dmufu1pKaIXVbKH0BQLq46SM_dLiJApRBQWwt0ZVpsenlsxr83_EijRgn-YaEbuuZPIehMW6SzwUtyO3sCyQ7FL0/s16000/BEEF+GYUDON.gif" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>INGREDIENTS</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2tbsp soy sauce</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2tbsp mirin</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2tbsp sake </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1tbsp water</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Chopped Green Onions</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">300g thinly sliced beef</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sliced white onions</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Toasted sesame seeds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>PROCEDURE</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. In a pan, saute your beef for about 3-5 minutes or until they're brown in color. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2. Once brown, add the sliced white onions and saute for 2 more minutes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3. Then, make the sauce mixture by mixing the soy sauce, mirin and sake, Pour over the beef.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4. Simmer for about 5minutes then add 1tbsp of water. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">5. Top with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>NOTES</b><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I've been making Gyudon for a while now and based on my experience, some things you can't just replace--like Mirin. I've tried making Gyudon with just the basics and it just tastes like Adobo lol. Mirin adds a different depth of sweetness to the dish so this is a must-have for me. I also use it in other sauces that I make so having this handy at home wouldn't be a total waste. But if you don't have Sake, I'm happy to report I've found an alternative--vodka! I think I read it on Google or probably saw a Tiktok about it, but I did try it and it worked! If you want less alcohol on your dish, just maybe use 1tbsp. Other articles mention using Soju but I've yet to try it. Will report back once I have. </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeHmO7JW_SMdSFpB_vKeGqgRpOmww3-z4gAhTS8VN8UGFTnU55ZDkQTpOFD-CLVAZiLgqlrFdR80HUJjFy1s_YCU856Gzwh5QsgPVo-lJ3SGP0B9LGJ41gQOKVZmLlBXifF9x-xjdOLDH7/s1024/IMG_3407.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="757" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeHmO7JW_SMdSFpB_vKeGqgRpOmww3-z4gAhTS8VN8UGFTnU55ZDkQTpOFD-CLVAZiLgqlrFdR80HUJjFy1s_YCU856Gzwh5QsgPVo-lJ3SGP0B9LGJ41gQOKVZmLlBXifF9x-xjdOLDH7/s16000/IMG_3407.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For now, that's all I have! This is a super easy dish you can easily whip-up in 10 minutes. I usually cook it when I have a lot of work and only have around 30mins to spare for lunch. Prep doesn't take as much time as well. Top it on a steamy bowl of rice and you're good to go. Let me know if you try this recipe. I'd love to know what you think!</div><div style="text-align: justify;">
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And all this happening at my prime, the time where I'm supposed to be making something out of myself, seeing the world and everything else in between you know. I was just in that blackhole trying to figure out how to go through this mentally, emotionally and socially. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />I wouldn't say I'm totally out of that hole but I've managed to adapt a little; re-adjust my plans, line my eggs and prioritize things I need to do. At this point I'm seeing a lot of businesses closing, some starting anew and all I really want to do is help anyone stay afloat. So, apologies if you found that intro lengthy but that's what this feature is all about anyway--another small business trying to stay afloat. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkEYGVwJBUzUiRR3s-OX-PShUnueF6IwG9CN_yJwX6v5iiMv30sjA0L6bDN-TO2lNYwNwn4eJqyaL5QGVAgfM1WqEeIRxgFzxzF8yjyKyyX3FWE3nYY5xngaw47Agd28igzY189rzezof1/s800/Light+Green+and+Blue+Beach+Dog+Animated+Social+Media+Graphic+%25281%2529.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkEYGVwJBUzUiRR3s-OX-PShUnueF6IwG9CN_yJwX6v5iiMv30sjA0L6bDN-TO2lNYwNwn4eJqyaL5QGVAgfM1WqEeIRxgFzxzF8yjyKyyX3FWE3nYY5xngaw47Agd28igzY189rzezof1/s16000/Light+Green+and+Blue+Beach+Dog+Animated+Social+Media+Graphic+%25281%2529.gif" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjslrsREwnxSpSvMvGZBiVR5SysqTcZKIfqLI7zZ6QTvuodqzRtSpdePqu1EYqSaTL4xXeXKoyNReqclLJeV77mTZUBCodGoCytsLOR2WPnpNqejGyXfSbbha30aOYYbNO0BdsCv4jhgzsp/s2048/638AE38F-258D-420C-8E73-324E2B06AFEB.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1150" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjslrsREwnxSpSvMvGZBiVR5SysqTcZKIfqLI7zZ6QTvuodqzRtSpdePqu1EYqSaTL4xXeXKoyNReqclLJeV77mTZUBCodGoCytsLOR2WPnpNqejGyXfSbbha30aOYYbNO0BdsCv4jhgzsp/s16000/638AE38F-258D-420C-8E73-324E2B06AFEB.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b><u>THE PLACE<br /></u></b><div style="text-align: justify;">During the entirety of this quarantine, I haven't really gone outside so eat so I can't tell much about the space but I do know they're open for dine-in. I got my order through delivery because I'm very paranoid about COVID so even if they do sanitize their dine-in spot, I still wouldn't recommend eating there. Delivery is available anyway so another hassle-free way to get your craving. Just make sure you still also sanitize even if it's through delivery. I sanitize the plastic, etc. I also tell them not to put plastic cutlery anymore since I won't be using them anyway. Safer and less waste for nature. Tio Boris' Gotong Batangas is a local, small business located in Malolos City, Bulacan. I've been quarantining here since June so this was on my radar. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><b><u>THE FOOD</u></b></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">I was thrilled to try this because I've heard and read only good things about Gotong Batangas. Gotong Batangas is a filipino dish soup, but unlike the typical goto, it's made of tender beef tripe and other innards responsible for the thick consistency and its distinct taste. It's usually served with a side of soy sauce, onions, calamansi and chili. It's also not served like goto because this is supposed to be eaten with rice! I mean, what a treat right? As a huge fan of rice you can already tell I was too excited to try. When I was shooting this, I couldn't even be bothered to take more shots of the food in different angles because I was starving. I first had a sip of the soup and it instantly reminded me of Papaitan minus the bitter taste. I then proceeded to put it on top of my steaming rice, generously adding the toyomansi + chili + onion mixture. The first bite was divine! It was hugely because it resembled papaitan a lot but it also had its distinct taste. 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1150" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx2YM5C0652_60cd6LvZRv9e8isF7pHNDHgtgW3oJ7U_7qx63zL8WynugU1pnxiJOFnSnqvJZgk-9lYP7UXWlDXZTHb5QEVZ2p8Fa3nHSCnH3nMED-EQInj0XXTJNTSkbisuBdVQJ6tfNa/s16000/D24FC37D-C409-436B-A14F-9AD762482115.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Will I give it another go? Definitely! This is probably the third best hangover soup on my list. Well, first being Bulalo (self-explanatory), and Papaitan next which is like the father of Gotong Batangas anyway so y'all get the drift. If you guys are from Batangas and have tried the authentic Gotong Batangas, is it similar to the one I've tried? Let me know! Bccause with the way things are going, I'm looking at 2022 before I can safely travel again without that guilt at the back of my head. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/tioborisgotongbatangas/" target="_blank">TIO BORIS Gotong Batangas</a></u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Budget : P65 - P100 / pax</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">0906 416 5678 for reservations/delivery</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">McArthur highway Palimbang Calumpit Bulacan</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div>Landmarks: Petron and Phoenix Gas station, UPPC, Dra. Roxas Dental Clinic</div></div><br /><p></p></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><!-- nuffnang -->
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We've been working from home for as long as I can remember. I know for some it's only been months but to me it feels like a lifetime. Being stuck at home and forced to be productive while trying to processing how to get over this pandemic--it's crazy! I wouldn't even be talking about productivity if I didn't feel like this could help. I mean, I'm in no way forcing anyone to be productive but I really just want to share a bunch of tips that works for me while we are in this temporary arrangement. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'm very lucky to have a flexible arrangement at work, meaning I can come in anytime I want as long as I deliver all my required output at the end of the day or attend any important meeting I should be attending. So when our work from home arrangement started, to say that my schedule became chaotic is an understatement. I would always lose track of time and it just felt like I was working 24/7. I was always on my laptop sometimes watching Netflix but somehow it still felt like I was on shift! It was exhausting and I was starting to feel really burnt out with everything that's happening and that's when I realized I should devise a workflow or at least a process so I can stay sane. Hopefully these tips will work for you as well!</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLJp12kCXWFd5bgt7Aik1Hne0XExTx7nRheUs_dTObGfbHltOymzg4SypNqIEOKa6rBemYieRBX-pjpWWIsex5rfhiExYjvukDX7hjnnddhzm2KSE1mveqr1z2fHv16fzjnX8p4DR2DHJn/s1600/ZOOM+MAKEUP+LOOK.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLJp12kCXWFd5bgt7Aik1Hne0XExTx7nRheUs_dTObGfbHltOymzg4SypNqIEOKa6rBemYieRBX-pjpWWIsex5rfhiExYjvukDX7hjnnddhzm2KSE1mveqr1z2fHv16fzjnX8p4DR2DHJn/s16000/ZOOM+MAKEUP+LOOK.gif" /></a></div><h4 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. Create a home office. </h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A lot of people dismiss the idea of creating a home office attributing to the fact that they can work anywhere but do you ever wonder why rich people who have ginormous houses still have home offices or libraries when they can practically work in the pool, in their own spa or anywhere in the house? It's because a home office creates a physical separation between work and home. Before the pandemic we had our actual office space for that but now that we're working from home, the separation between work, leisure and relaxation is muddled because we're doing everything in the same space. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Keeping a home office no matter how small can help you physically and mentally create a line between when you're working and when you're at home relaxing. Your home office doesn't have to be huge; it can be those computer tables you can buy from Lazada and just assign a specific corner in your house that's free of distractions!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h4 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2. Maintain a routine. </h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Human beings are creatures of habit. When we don't have a routine, we tend to get lost, frustrated and sometimes angry because it's in our nature to function based on routines. And when the pandemic happened, all of a sudden we have all this time in our hands because we don't have our daily commute anymore. Even if we're working from home, still try and keep the routine you used to have before all this happened. These activities would serve as your transition between work and home. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For example, if you used to read a book, listen to podcasts or play mobile games during your commute, still try and do those things before starting work! If you still find yourself with a lot of time on your hands, spend time with the people you love and the people who matter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h4 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3. Keep boundaries. </h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This tip is probably one of the tips that a lot of people complain about but it's also one of the best advices I can give when it comes to unplugging from work. In a recent survey of people who work from home, one of the struggles they noted is how they're having a hard time unplugging after work. They have this mindset that since they're just at home anyway, might as well answer that email or do that task that was just sent right after your shift--NO. That's a big no. Not keeping boundaries between work and home just because you're in you're house anyway is one of the major causes of burnout. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">That's why you need a home office and that's why you need to keep boundaries. If you come in 8AM - 5PM, log off and don't look at your computer. If there's an emergency at work, you probably will get a call about it. Remember, we don't live to work. We work so we can live our lives to the fullest so do just that even if we're just at home because of the crisis. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h4 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4. Utilize tools. </h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">While I keep talking about discipline and motivation as key factors to being productive at home, having a bunch of tools help you along the way ain't that bad. Listing a couple of tools that I personally use to make my life easier. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><i><a href="https://www.canva.com/">Canva</a> and <a href="https://piktochart.com/">Piktochart</a></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Since our WFH situation started, I've been wanting to spend less time on the screen for my own sanity and these are the perfect tools to help me do just that. Remember, work smarter not harder! Canva and Piktochart booth help me with my presentations; both have amazing templates you can already get started with or if you want to do things on your own you can even start with a blank canvas. Both have free and paid subscriptions, but even with the free mode, I can already do so much. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOj8H2IRK0wSRXyUPjsZdUcREBamgKW41XWHaIWIx4g0YAa3WyN-KjQlrpJ7kqbQ5_bSr9SptkybnsMpB9dM20XfnQEGFbDG9bydKoT2EzDEpfK3NF1tjhasRuRv2FTOpS3JEUHExqtKg_/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="769" data-original-width="1246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOj8H2IRK0wSRXyUPjsZdUcREBamgKW41XWHaIWIx4g0YAa3WyN-KjQlrpJ7kqbQ5_bSr9SptkybnsMpB9dM20XfnQEGFbDG9bydKoT2EzDEpfK3NF1tjhasRuRv2FTOpS3JEUHExqtKg_/s16000/image.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2vvSH-sUz0LAmLpNLTpqQz9u9TP51QdRp9mMWdxnmhtCb_aDRf8vjS0SoONdm5SXWc73kcDQrRfJ06VWluli_Ogquv-rElugZLdupX85RBjEJsAjNQsGiWXJeb7OAqw95VPyS6ENQXOGv/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="626" data-original-width="1204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2vvSH-sUz0LAmLpNLTpqQz9u9TP51QdRp9mMWdxnmhtCb_aDRf8vjS0SoONdm5SXWc73kcDQrRfJ06VWluli_Ogquv-rElugZLdupX85RBjEJsAjNQsGiWXJeb7OAqw95VPyS6ENQXOGv/s16000/image.png" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><i><a href="https://www.focusboosterapp.com/">FocusBooster</a></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am a person who easily gets distracted. While working on a task if a certain music that I love plays, I often find myself singing to the entire playlist for an entire hour fully neglecting my task! That's where FocusBooster comes in; it uses the Pomodoro technique where tasks are timed in 25-minute increments with 5-minute breaks in between. At first, I was a skeptical but lo and behold it actually works for my brain who can't keep focused on a task for just 5 minutes. The timer helps me keep a schedule and the urgency that comes with it doesn't really make me feel rushed because i can take breaks in between. It's like a to-do list with a timer. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5yrzmbPrxq1n3dGTFBzV4NNpXM97JsGDipahPurQsCPD1dxF4RN6e-WxJGJvQ-plK1GRSRVjIMViE_zHzj4Z8sAMieIiosRXahMKTPV-xJNS3MkKluMCZ16nvQz-YOE3DO6TLelWbwy5p/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="678" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5yrzmbPrxq1n3dGTFBzV4NNpXM97JsGDipahPurQsCPD1dxF4RN6e-WxJGJvQ-plK1GRSRVjIMViE_zHzj4Z8sAMieIiosRXahMKTPV-xJNS3MkKluMCZ16nvQz-YOE3DO6TLelWbwy5p/s16000/image.png" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><i><a href="https://ref.krisp.ai/u/ua2a028585">Krisp.ai</a></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">This is probably the best tool I've discovered this quarantine. Since taking calls and everything else at home at home through mediated programs like Zoom, Team Meetings etc., we've particularly been weary of the noise we have at home and sometimes it's just unavoidable. Krisp is a noise cancelling AI app that filters not just your background noise but also the background noise of the people you're talking to! It can filter barking dogs, your neighbor's ongoing house construction and even screaming kids! The downside is that it's not free, but if you use my code <a href="https://ref.krisp.ai/u/ua2a028585">https://ref.krisp.ai/u/ua2a028585</a> you get 2mos free and so do I!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Honestly that's just what I've been doing, sharing my code so I get a lot of free mos lol. As of this writing, my Krisp.ai is free until 2023 so give it a go and don't forget to share your referral link to friends so you get free months as well. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo5di9x4hW8upLrlKpHn5rP9HaCdYypY1XduwFsGP1hPgSGksDdIdZBUmGDPqij7YE_wwyoZJW-vrYD62YXzEQGRh5fIzGNp0DF84vgZogJ95-jzDm_iFnb-hyMdAPXmfoXuwuKZPxTVAD/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo5di9x4hW8upLrlKpHn5rP9HaCdYypY1XduwFsGP1hPgSGksDdIdZBUmGDPqij7YE_wwyoZJW-vrYD62YXzEQGRh5fIzGNp0DF84vgZogJ95-jzDm_iFnb-hyMdAPXmfoXuwuKZPxTVAD/s16000/image.png" /></a></div></div><h4 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">5. Take breaks. </h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I don't think I need to say more but really, you're body and mind need those breaks. You ever wonder why they're plotted at work? Like An hour an a half for 9hrs? Not only is it government mandated, but also because it's the bare minimum so you can stay sane. So even when you're working at home, simply standing up, having a conversation with the people you're living with, getting a cup of coffee--whatever it is that relaxes your brain, go ahead and do it. Better if it doesn't involve any of your devices so you can disconnect even for a little while. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Whatever technique you have right now, if it works, it works. These are just additional things I've discovered along the way of also looking for a system that works for me. However you choose to be productive at work, always remember : your mental and physical health comes first. Take a break if you feel like you're drowning, take a step back if things start to get chaotic and don't forget to breath. Here's to being productive amidst a pandemic--or at least trying.</div>
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I love burgers, that's it. That's the tweet. LOLJK--but no really, I'm not very fond of meat whether it be pork or beef but I do have my favorites, one of which is a fat, juicy, thicc-ass burger. I almost always just get takeout or delivery because despite knowing how to make one, it's insanely laborious to have to go through everything and really just make one burger out of all the effort since I'm just cooking for myself. But ever since quarantine has started, I find myself with more time at home hence I've been cooking my own meals. </div>
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For the burger recipe we're cooking today, I browsed through several recipes and found that a good base for a really juicy burger is the kind of ground beef you have. I got mine from Monterey and made sure it wasn't purely lean because I don't like my patty too dry. I made sure there was enough balance of fat and meat. The rest is basically up to you. I found several recipes with a ton of spices but as mentioned, you only really need good beef to go on and the rest can be as simple as you want it to be. </div>
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1/2 ground beef</div>
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1. In a large bowl mix the ground beef, minced onions, salt pepper and paprika. </div>
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As you can see, I made my patty really thick--more like a quarter pounder. I mean I'm making it for myself, might as well make the best right?? It's okay to make it as thick as you want just make sure you check that it's cooked all the way through. As for the additional ingredients, you can be as creative as you want. I just really like mine with a lot of vegetables. </div>
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If you guys are making this at home, please tag me so I can see your wonderful creations! I usually serve this with a side of homemade potato chips if I'm really in the mood to cook or if you don't have the time, a bag of plain Lay's would suffice. Got hungry just trying to finish this post. Hope you enjoyed this one. Have a great week ahead, loves!<br />
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Before I even begin to extensively talk about this new discovery, I just want to remind everyone--whatever our cravings are, please stay home. I know I write about food all the time and some of you may want to try them and i get that--but please, please always opt for delivery instead. Wash your hands before and after you get your delivery and if you have some extra, order something for your driver instead. Y'all know this already but just always, always be cautious. COVID 19 is no joke, and as much as I want you guys to enjoy everything I'm writing about, your safety is still utmost priority.<br />
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Anyway, on to today's food. Ever since I was warped into the wonderful world of ASMR mukbang, chicken wings has always been included in my sleep playlist. And yes, ASMR helps me fall asleep is that weird lol. Aside from sashimi, sushi and every type of raw seafood, I was always amazed at how they can consume huge amount of food and still remain so skinny so I've always wanted to try it. When I started doing mukbangs on my channel, my first thought was--wow, I don't look as nice when I eat but you know what, whatever. So that's how I ran into today's food lol.<br />
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I did a chicken wings mukbang before but it turned out terrible because the wings were so unappetizing! It totally ruined the mood for me and I didn't do wings for a while. But then I discovered <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekxy8kZ_sR8&t=2s" target="_blank"><b>Kyochon </b></a>and it reignited my love for chicken wings. I did not just one but two consecutive mukbangs lol. Anyway, before discovering Kyochon I asked my friends and followers for suggestions and <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/24chickenph" target="_blank">24 Chicken P</a>H</b> came highly recommended. Not only are they extremely budget-friendly, they also have pretty interesting flavors like Jack-Daniels to name one. </div>
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I first saw 24 Chicken through a video by Myx's VJ Samm. She's known for discovering hole-in-the-wall food joints. Their main clientele really are college students being mainly situated along Taft and Espana, which are both hotspots for DLSU and UST students. They have pretty tight stalls which is why they're better known for their takeouts and deliveries, but as far as I know, the one in Espana also caters to customers who prefer to dine in. </div>
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They have a ton of flavors you can choose from with half a dozen at P215-P230 and a dozen at P410-P430 depending on your chosen flavor. You can also opt to have it bone-in or boneless. And while I typically like munching on chicken bones, for my mukbang I opted to go boneless. What surprised me the most was how moist and tender the chicken was. You know that wing part wherein it has a lot of white meat in it, yeah that was so tasty and tender! I usually skip those parts because I'm a huge dark meat lover but for this mukbang, ate all of it lol. </div>
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My personal favorites would be the Jack Daniel and the Yangnyeom! If you were to order from them, put those two up on top of your list. And I'm not just saying this as an alcoholic, the flavors were really spot on! I mean, the alcohol taste was very faint--it tastes more like soy garlic but with a faint salty taste and the secret ingredient probably doing its magic keeping all the flavors together. Have you tried 24 Chicken? If so, what's your favorite??</div>
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Times have been really hard ever since we were placed on lockdown. They eased the requirements for a while but as you may have heard, we're back to MECQ and it's getting utterly tiring. Our lives have been on hold for five months now with no clear direction on what's about to happen to us. It doesn't help that the government doesn't really seem to care about us and would rather sit on their privilege instead. I feel so helpless and at the end of my wits--there's only so much we can do. I'm not sure how others get to keep their online spaces full of positivity when all this is happening. There's only so much I can do and I think this can be on of those. </div>
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I've been trying to support local products ever since the quarantine started as a way of helping the rest of the country stay afloat. Sometimes the products are amazing, sometimes not really--but I find this a very good opportunity to provide feedback so the sellers know how they can improve. Eitherway, supporting local doesn't always mean it's a win. As mentioned sometimes the products end up disappointing you or sometimes you even get taken advantage of. But for today's entry, this isn't one of those times.</div>
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I discovered this dessert through famous instagrammer Masarap Ba. The owner of the account is very fond of supporting local product and her account is an amazing way for me to discover unknown but equally great local products. This isn't the first recommendation I've tried but then again, it's a hit or miss. Depends on your taste I guess. I ordered through a reseller since I'm currently in the province and the seller she provided only caters to MNL residents. I pre-ordered mine and waited for about a week--justifiable since the goods will be coming from Bataan. </div>
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Corazon P Guinto, the creator of Corazon's Ube Decadence, quit her corporate job so she can thoroughly enjoy cooking for her family. What started as a small passion project boomed into a successful business enterprise with her Ube Decadence being listed as a part of Inquirer's top 5 local desserts you should watch out for. That alone made me so giddy and excited to finally have the goods on my hands. </div>
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Happy Sunday, everyone! It's been a month or so since my last post. I think I'm not alone when I day it's getting tiring. Not b/vlogging, but this limbo that we're in. It's been 4mos since we have been put on lockdown, and right now we still have a lot of different cities and municipalities on varying levels of community quarantine. Flights have been cancelled, celebrations have been re-scheduled and it just feels like our life is on hold. I have so much to say about how this entire thing is being handled in the Philippines, but pause, today, I just want to give my mental health a rest and do the things I love the most. </div>
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So on to the not so heavy stuff, today's recipe is Jjapaguri! I know the 'Parasite' fad is done, but I feel that with a lot of people liking that movie and the current political climate, it's just apt to remind everyone to watch it again and maybe knock your moral compass back in to place lol. Anyway, Jjapaguri (which is a combination of Noshim's Chapagetti + Neoguri) is a popular korean snack popularized through the movie Parasite. I read somewhere that the term Ramdon was coined instead of Jjapaguri to consider the global market of the film. Whatever the term is, all I know is it's so damn good with or without steak cubes so let's get cooking!</div>
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Chapagetti is a version of the favored Korean-Chinese noodle dish, jajangmyeon (also spelled jjajangmyeon or chajangmyeon). Interestingly, while there’s nothing Italian about it, the corporate came up with the name “chapagetti” which may be a portmanteau of the words, chajang (blackbean sauce) and spaghetti. Neoguri, on the other hand, is a spicy seafood flavored instant noodle soup with thick and chewy udon-style noodles. </div>
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The combined dish is instant jajangmyeon with a spicy kick and further flavor from the Neoguri soup base. Apparently, the translators of the movie couldn’t translate Jjapaguri into something non-Korean speaking audience could relate, so that they called it “ram-don” within the subtitles from the words “ramen” and “udon.”</div>
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tender beef (such as sirloin, ribeye, NY strip)<br />
Salt and Pepper<br />
Butter<br />
Olive oil or other cooking oil<br />
Rosemary<br />
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1 pack Neoguri<br />
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1. Season your steak with salt, pepper and rosemary.<br />
2. Heat pan with butter over medium heat. Add the steak and cook until nicely seared.<br />
3. Once the meat is nicely seared. flip it over to sear the other side.<br />
4. Once done with the steak, set aside and let cook. Cut into bite-sized pieces.<br />
5.For the noodles, boil water in a pot. Add one noodle packet and cook halfway through.<br />
6. Once cooked halfway through, add the vegetable packet and simmer for 1 minute.<br />
6. After a minute, take out the water and leave just a little to mix the flavor packets with.<br />
7. Combine thoroughly and add the steak on top and you're done!<br />
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Personally I like adding Danmuji (pickled radish) as a side dish together with kimchi and a runny sunny side up egg on top when I eat this dish. But, you do you! Experiment and let me know how it goes. Aside from having this as a snack, I also enjoy eating it with my favorite flavored Soju. But again, do what works for you. If you try this dish, let me know how it turns out. I know it's just Monday but enjoy the rest of the week! ❣<br />
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Hey everyone, how are you holding up? You're not even asking but I want to share that the past few months of being on lockdown has been hard mentally and emotionally. I won't even get into all of the injustices of this government, but I'm just tired, really. I've tried being a small voice for those who can't speak for themselves, but my tiny voice is being overpowered by a lot of people apparently satisfied with how the government is managing this pandemic. I know, I know you din't come here to read about politics but really, how can one be quiet when it's THIS MUCH?</div>
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Anyway, not really the point of this post. I just wanted to let that out. I have a ton of unpublished recipes on my draft and I really just wanted to write and those are the first words I thought of letting out. If you follow me on Instagram, you know I've recently decided to take on a Vegan diet. Can't decide yet if I can sustain it but hey, I feel way healthier already. So this recipe I'm sharing with you today is something I've done monthsssss ago when I was so stressed with this government and all I wanted was soup to comfort my soul despite the grueling heat lol. I'm a huge fan of sinigang like most of y'all but my preference will always be with seafood hence our recipe for today--Sinigang na Bangus!</div>
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There you have it! Easy Peasy Singang na Bangus! Even with the summer heat, I always find comfort when I eat certain filipino soups and stews, with Sinigang na Bangus being the perfect example. My dipping sauce would always always be fish sauce with fresh red chillies adding just the right amount of heat. Let me know if you guys try out the recipe. PS the measurements aren't mine, I just copied it from a recipe book my mom had. Hehe But the recipe is still mine, I really just don't use measurements when I cook but I thought It'd be useful for you guys if it had measurements hehe. Enjoy!</div>
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I was thinking of greeting you guys with, "Hey it's day xx of the lockdown--" but I just realized I don't really know what day of the lockdown we're in. As mentioned I started doing my own home quarantine way before the actual lockdown so I've been cooped up at home for more than a month. I've experimented with a ton of recipes, I've tried all the food fads, and I'm happy to report that I'm in no way bored. I don't want to say I'm enjoying staying home since a lot of our frontliners are out there risking their lives--rather I want to say, I'm thankful and ever so grateful that I have a home to stay in and food to sustain me for the rest of the lockdown. </div>
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Anyway, I hope you're all safe. For today's blog, I'm sharing a recipe I learned before all the craziness started to happen. I first saw this article on Facebook saying they've discovered the devil of all rice dishes--so I was assuming, man--this must be delicious as hell. Tbh, I'm not a huge fastfood person but what's good is you can customize the recipe to your liking so I thought I'd give it a shot. </div>
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KFC Chicken</div>
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Chicken Cubes or Chicken Broth</div>
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Corn</div>
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If you already cook rice on a daily basis then this will be easy peasy for you. And I promise it's the easiest thing I've done to make my rice taste like gourmet food lol. It's also an awesome way to extend your chicken, especially now with the quarantine--it's best to try and make as much with what you have. And with the toppings, seriously you can experiment with anything. But I find corn to be a staple when doing this since it tastes so good with the mix. </div>
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Let me know if you try this recipe!If you're a fastfood lover, this is definitely an awesome way to spruce up your meal and make it a bit healthier even with the lockdown. I know most people who don't have access to groceries and supermarkets are having their food delivered most of the time which is why it's still important to try and make something healthy out of those deliveries. Boost your immune system and stay healthy! Tag me if you ever do the recipe! :)<br />
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Hey, everyone! How are y'all doing? It's day 16 of my lockdown because I've been working from home long before the announced lockdown since I'm a little paranoid about viruses. So these days have been pretty bleak and depressing, mentally. I've been telling myself my next project when all this is over is that I'll fill my place with plants. Being stuck in a place the size of a shoebox is just...sad idk. But I don't want to fill your mind with sad thoughts so apologies for that tiny breakdown. For today I really just want to share this easy recipe that has been my go-to since the lockdown has started. </div>
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We all know even if working from home can be quite comfortable, getting lost in time can be a pitfall and this is what I've been trying to avoid. Sometimes I end up spending half a day just cooking and I don't even realize that my backlogs have piled up. So lately I've been trying to minimize cooking no matter how much I enjoy it lol. So today's easy recipe will take you about 5-minutes prep time and 10-minutes of cooking time--let's get started!</div>
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Spaghetti (or any pasta of your preference)<br />
All-purpose Cream<br />
Full cream milk<br />
Salt<br />
Pepper<br />
Quickmelt Cheese<br />
Bacon<br />
Garlic<br />
Onion<br />
Butter<br />
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<b><u>PROCEDURE</u></b><br />
1. Saute garlic and onions in butter.<br />
2. Once the onion is translucent, add the bacon and a little bit of pasta water.<br />
3. Simmer for a minute, once done add the all-purpose cream.<br />
4. Add about 1/2 cup of shredded quickmelt cheese and simmer for about 2 minutes.<br />
5. Depending on the consistency, add a little milk to even out the thickness.<br />
6. Toss the pasta and season with salt and pepper.<br />
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<b><u>NOTES</u></b><br />
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And that's it, so easy and perfect for when you're having a full day at work. Typically I'd also thrown in some mushrooms but because it's lockdown season my pantry's not totally beaming with ingredients so I had to make do with what I have. You can also add chicken breast if you want and some broccoli for your greens. Let me know if you try this dish and how it turns out. Hope y'all are still staying afloat. </div>
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