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Remembering Ondoy // A Personal Reflection

Posted by Arlu on Sep 29, 2011 in Environment, Featured, Thought Bubbles | 0 comments

I can’t believe it’s been two years since tropical storm Ondoy hit the Philippines, causing massive floods that were to affect thousands of families — ours included — in the Metro Manila area. I thought of re-posting some photos from that fateful day in September 2009 for the purpose of sharing my realizations that came out of the experience.

Exclusive Video // Wendy’s Chili Deconstructed

Posted by Arlu on Aug 5, 2011 in Featured, Food, Thought Bubbles, Video | 2 comments

Ever wonder what’s in a cup of Wendy’s chili? Join us as we take a closer look at our lunch, where we also share our views on fast food shrimp and are stumped by one particularly mysterious bean.

Mr. Carbonara Meets Mr. Crab Cakes

Posted by Arlu on Jul 30, 2011 in Featured, Food, Thought Bubbles | 10 comments

Nothing hits the spot like comfort food, and there are a couple of places Anthony and I know we can rely on, especially when we need a quick fix. One such place is The Podium’s Chelsea Market Cafe, where practically everything is good on the menu, the food quality is consistent, and the vibe is always warm and friendly.

Bacon, Bacon Everywhere!

Posted by Hello Balloon on Jul 21, 2011 in Featured, Food, Thought Bubbles | 10 comments

Our weekend in Coron had been extremely fun and action-packed, that we didn’t realize that we were returning to Manila on the 4th of July, which is a huge holiday in the US.

…And Then It’s Fried in Butter

Posted by Hello Balloon on Jul 9, 2011 in Featured, Food, Thought Bubbles | 10 comments

Woke up at 6 am to a grey, dreary morning, just as the weather reports predicted yesterday. To add a splash of color to our Saturday, I thought of posting some pics from our family dinner at Cafe 1771 in El Pueblo.