Goods from the Philippines

Hello hello, A few weeks ago my husband went on a trip to the Philippine. He went because he wanted to increase his airline mileage to keep his status? So apparently a lot of people do this. They will take a plane ride and back to rack up on mileage. So he was there for a planned 2 days but I told his to stay a day longer when Sandy reached NYC.
His trip was not all about Eddie because I received goodies from it! Woo hoo
These items were purchased at the Robinson mall. First impression? The makeup looked cheap and a little tacky. The gold trim looks like the makeup I can buy at the dollar store. It was wrapped really nicely tho and I believe it's a decent brand in the Philippines. I haven't tried it out yet but I have a feeling it will be pigments but powdery. When I finally put my brush in it. I will update you.

Little Pie Company, New York, NY

Ohh my sweet sweet pie. 

I sorta have a date every Monday with a gal pal of mine. This particular Monday we went to the Little Pie Company here is their website.

I always have an open mind to food places because I believe all it takes it ONE good experience and I'll be hooked. I'm not a person that love and crave bake goods to begin with so I appreciates bakery/cafes with nice decorations and characters. This place was not cute at all. Just table and chairs. I would never give is a second thought if I walk pass the store but you know what you can't judge a book by it's cover? 

We ordered the sour cream apple pie

and the sour cream apple walnut pie 

My friend the one with the sweet tooth really enjoyed the pie for the most part. This was her second time so she willing came back here. As for me I will never have another reason to stop by here again. I wouldn't even bring a friend here for tea or coffee. It's just not a very nice atmosphere to me and the pie do not entice me.

Oh not to mention the price tag for the 5 inch pie! $ 8 !

Hand pull noodle and dumpling house, Brooklyn NY

My husband and I came here one weekend looking for just something to fill our bellies. We did not have a craving for anything specific so we texted a friend that lives close by the area for some suggestions. 

That lead us to hand pull noodle and dumpling house

according to Yelp they are located at :

7201 18th Ave

(between 72nd St & 73rd St) 

Brooklyn, NY 11204

Neighborhood: Bensonhurst

(718) 232-6191

Our friends recommended the ( I think) combo 3. House Special Combo with beef, beef tripe, beef tendon, pork chop an egg. My husband and I are very boring people soooo it's always either beef or chicken non of that other parts.

I think I order the 17. Hand pulled noodle with dumplings  I remembered it to be really yummy. You get your carbs, veggie and a kind of meaty dumpling. Nothing I can ask for more for that price.

All in all Eddie and I were not disappointed that day. Our bellies were happy and dinner was cheap. This place is not a very pretty place ( extremely not pretty ) please do not take a date here... Come to think about it they didn't serve us water! we asked for it after our meal because we were so thirsty and they gave me a bottle of water.. this was AFTER we paid and he didn't tell us it would cost us anything.. but I felt that there was an awkward moment so we left an extra dollar on the table. 

I'm hungry now... and wish this place was closer to home. =(

Pumpkin Cupcake for Thanksgiving!

So this Monday my work had Thanksgiving lunch. It's a potluck, everyone is bringing a dish and we will all have lunch together to celebrate Thanksgiving! Now I'm not a cook, but I know how to bake ( a little ).So the first thing I did was volunteer to make the dessert. I was going to make my regular red velvet cupcake with cream cheese frosting but a friend suggested that I make pumpkin cupcakes instead because it's more of a "fall dessert" and so she sent me the Martha Stewart pumpkin cupcake recipe.

 

Here is are the ingredients.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree 

 

 

It took a lot of ingredient but turned out pretty yummy. The recipe said it yields 18 cupcakes but i was able to make 24 cupcake with that bach. Also here is the recipe I used for the cream cheese frosting. I didn't like this recipe, I felt like it was TOO cream cheese tasting but everyone said it was yummy.

It looked really lumpy and I had no idea why.. but it turned out okay.

Pretty exciting to see it go from this...

 

To this...

 

 

This was when I knew it was a success! Whoo Hoo.

 

Okay la, thank you for stopping by. The cupcake was a hit! My husband liked it too. I pretty sure I will make more.

Starbucks November 2012 Bogo deal!

Hmm.. I love it when I start seeing these red holiday cups! even better when there is a deal.

So get ready! starting tomorrow ( 11/15/12 ) I already know the lines in the city will be mad! I'll probably head there at 1:50pm and start lining up =)

 

What will you try first? I'm thinking of the Gingerbread Latte mmmMmm

 

 

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H&M 40% one item!

Hi all, oh poo I wish I posted this earlier. H&M is having 40% off any item!

from 11/12/12 - 11/14/12.

 

Enjoy today is the last day!

Fried Ice Cream!

If I can have this everyday I would!.. Fried ice is the best thing in the world. I usually see this in Japanese restaurants. It's deep fried ball of ice cream!. I know what you are thinking.. it's just a heart attach waiting to happen. It's a heavy item but it's not "oily" per say... It's not the consistency of a fried banana or fried chicken. Hard to explain. I would just try it at least once. =)



This picture was taken at Tenzan.

Jackie's 30th Birthday

I feel so old! that's right when you friends gets older... you get older too.. booo!

This weekend is my friend's Jackie's 30th birthday... I made her this card with my Silhouette Cameo.

It's pretty basic but you will have to download the "print and cut" AND the "Cutting file".

This is the only way you can have "some" dimension in your piggie. So here the nose and the back huffs? or what do you call them? feet? are on 3d foam sticker and the ears and front huffs are paper pieced.. I have to it's super cute! I hope she likes it.

We are actually going out to dinner tonight. Maybe I can post some pictures later.

Dinner at home with my dad

 I love it when we go home for dinner... most of the time my dad will have some sorts of seafood for me.. that night it was lobster!.. look at that Claw!

 

roar

Chicken with onions

My dad called them lady fingers

Oh opps.. we also have dinner with my brother.. He took this picture =)

Steamed lobster? with ginger

Orange | Turquoise | Pink

Happy Tuesday everyone... It's a beautiful day in NYC. The weather is cooler again after the heat we had last week... ( and rain )

I finally "remember" to wear my DIY bracelets! what do they call em'? Arm Candy!

From the left orange twine with vermile circle

Sterling Silver " live happily ever after " bangle from Savannah, GA trip

Turquoise with brass chains

Pink with Vermile charms.

I got the idea from Honestlywtf.com...Learn how to DIY here.

The accompanied nails. Essie Mint candy apply

Oh and here is lunch.... it was yumm. I added a 24 oz carrot/orange/beet juice on the side.

How to make a Root Beer Float?

It's really not hard.. I mean this is after all my own version of a Root Beer Float but I can say it's the best version. =)

All you need is ice cream. I prefer cookies and cream ( Yumm OO ) and root beer. I personally thinks it really doesn't matter what brand you use. I've tried plenty and they all tastes the same. I picked this root beer from Wholefoods because it's made from REAL cane sugar. Instead of high fructose corn syrup. Cost is about the same as regular soda... So why not?

So all you have to do is pour the root beer in the ice cream! Yup that's all.

It's a little bit of heaven in a bowl/cup.

Ice cream was from my Bridal Shower! I love it.

At work bridal shower - April 19, 2012

Its crazy how fast life passes by. I was engaged and now I'm married!

A few days before my wedding my awesome coworkers threw me a shower!

For everyone that are miserable at their job... it's ok.. the right one will come..! it did for me. I love my job now and everyone is so nice.

I loved everything about my shower! we also had Prosecco. Which made my ears turn red. =)

Cupcakes and wedding gown topper!

Toppers on cupcakes too.

 My boss, Catherine put together this beautiful arangement.

They also gave me a card and gift cards!  

Cute Hello Kitty F21 earrings

That store amazes me.. How do they make a profit from selling earring for $1.50? These little earrings are soo cute!