AMAZING PINOY GOODS AT AMAZING ORIENTAL PLUS ENJOYING BAPAO AT THE CHINE...

SALAMAT SA FATHER IN LAW KO SA LIBRE AT MASARAP NA LUNCH OUT!

EATING JAPANESE SAPPORO RAMEN AT TAKUMI DÜSSELDORF IN ROTTERDAM

AT CHIBOG ORIENTAL FUSION CUISINE IN HAARLEM! HAHAHA FUN EATING

MY FAVORITE PANCAKES AT VLAARDINGEN LUNCHROOM COZY CORNER

My First Indian Restaurant Experience at Sher-E-Punjab in Lelystad

The Naan bread, Chicken Dhansak, and Indian saffron Basmati rice.

Aside from love and relationship, food and travel are also included as the best topics in blogging. We eat not only to satisfy our hunger, but also to enjoy. After paying a not really good meal, it is like we feel the regrets. I have a weekend in Lelystad with my son to attend our annual Regional Convention when I have my first real Indian dinner in a restaurant. A few months ago, my husband cooked chicken Madras for our family that we really enjoyed. 

With my son

Just in front of the Lelystad City Hall, you can see many restaurants. That night, being away from home for a while, I want to have something different. I want to have a meal that is with heart and down to earth. I saw this Indian Restaurant, Sher-E-Punjab. The place opens at 5:00 in the afternoon. We were the first costumer that time. The place is clean, cozy. I chose the table where my son facing the framed famed Taj Mahal, me facing two big canvases of Indian spices and herbs. 

Sher-E-Punjab is the first Indian restaurant in Lelystad. The age-old balance use of herbs and spices in Indian cuisine is a tradition that they continue with great care. Their menus range from Punjab to Madras, a wide selection of meat, fish, grilled, and vegetarian. Menus with a price that is very reasonable. The menus are new to me. They have Tandoori main courses. I was torn choosing between Buttered Chicken and Chicken Dhansak. But I settled on the latter, since I know what is butter all my life but never of Dhansak. I have no regret choosing Chicken Dhansak. It was so incredibly delicious. The taste was subtle, very authentic, and the spices were not so spicy that even my son enjoyed our meal. Chicken Dhansak is blocks of chicken fillet, served with mango, chutney, lentils, and Indian herbs. They also served us four big Naan breads and the Indian saffron Basmati rice was really homey. It was a grand dinner for me and for my son. The staff were friendly and helpful. The next time that we are in Lelystad, I love to be back to Sher-E-Punjab. To feel and to taste again the authentic cooking of India in the Netherlands.

My First Taste Of Cataplana (Portuguese) At Chillers Emmeloord

my plate of cataplana consists of squid, crabmeat, shrimp, mussels, and three kinds of fish meats.

Dining out is a part of our family life, if not of social life. During vacation, dining out with family is one of those special moments that we love to remember, then afterwards. We still have two days left before we go home. This evening, we went in Emmeloord to have dinner.

Chillers Emmeloord

We have dinner in Chillers Restaurant. The restaurant has a fantastic view, it is beside the look lonesome bridge, it sits in the river. Inside the restaurant, the staff guided us, we can choose any area we like. If ever I am alone, I would love to sit outside, in the terrace, facing the river. Since we have our little boy, and Gimma (I am Gemma), my mother in law's dog, we took our place inside the restaurant.

my glass of Oreo cappucino

Chillers Emmeloord serves international dishes. I ordered their Portuguese cataplana. It really surprised me, that my big big bowl of cataplana consists of sea foods and many vegetables. They served it with rice. This is my first time to eat a Portuguese food/dish, and I really enjoy it!

A Taste Of Vietnam In Rotterdam

Me and my son at the Little V Vietnamese Restaurant, Rotterdam. With Nem Ga Nuong in my plate.

The drink that is both minty, fruity, and healthy.

One of the great enjoyments in life is to enjoy a good food, either it is at home or when dining out. Today, me and my son went out, we went by tram to the famous city, Rotterdam.

The cube house.

We stroll around, got some photos, and we have our lunch at one of the renown Vietnamese Restaurant here in the Netherlands, the Little V. It is my second time today. My first one was when I was with two of my friends. The taste of the food and the drink that I tried today is equally delicious as The first one.

I am looking forward for my next visit and to taste again a bit of the city life and the ever delicious Vietnamese cooking. Next time that you will be visiting Rotterdam, don't miss the Little V Vietnamese Restaurant. I am sure you will enjoy too this dining experience.

Four Plates In A Row Made My Dinner Today

My second plate is so Asian.

People who love to eat are always the best people. Partly yes. Partly no. But if you will ask me, I love to eat as much as I cook. This evening, our family enjoyed a cozy dinner at

My first plate.

Restaurant Wok Wilhelmina. I was craving seafoods and noodles, and I am glad that my husband took me and my son there before he leaves for a working trip in Nigeria. This is not my first time to dine at Wilhelmina. I always enjoy the variety of their menus.

my family.

In front of Wilhelmina

My third plate...

My fourth (last) plate

Teripanyaki, sushi, grill, wok, salads, desserts, and drinks. What I love at Wilhelmina is the Asian ambience... Foods and the service. The view at the top of Wilhelmina is just a bonus. The harbor where big ships around the world dock, the continuation of the very huge Europort.

Philippine Holiday 2017: A Great Hamburger Experience At St. Marc Cafe

It was lunchtime. Me and my family were at Robinson's Malate. We were finding a restaurant to eat. If you were in Malate, you can see many fast foods, cafés, and restaurants. My husband suggested to me that we try the St. Marc Café. We checked their menu and we ordered their thick hamburger... I can't almost believe it that I eat the whole hamburger with its thick filling. Instead of coffee, I have their ice-tea that I also love so much with its bittersweet taste. Before we left, I made some photos. Right there, I was already thinking that I will write on my blog this great burger experience. Because when I like something, I never hold back myself not to enjoin it, or not to share it.

Me with my son in front of St. Marc Cafe-Robinson's Malate

With a Japanese origin.

I regret it that I did not make a photo of my burger before we eat :)

What we have is the Menchi Katsu Burger. Highly recommended!

Below is the history of St. Marc that I found on internet. 

Saintmarc South East Asia Pte Ltd (SSEA) is a subsidiary of Saintmarc Holdings Company composed of nine brands in Japan.

Japan Head Quarters tested the waters of Southeast Asia for their St. Marc Café brand and started the pilot store in Singapore in December 2012.

With the café’s promise to provide friendly service, a vibrant atmosphere and yummy food always, St. Marc Café won the hearts of our customers.

Over the years, Saintmarc South East Asia Pte Ltd has established itself in the region. Here are our outlets as of July 2016:

Singapore	5
Philippines	6
Thailand	3
Indonesia	1
Malaysia	1

Today, Saintmarc Holdings has over 900 outlets across all brands globally. With St. Marc Café making up the biggest share of the pie (at over 350 outlets), we believe it speaks for itself.

Philippine Holiday 2017: At Citystate Tower Hotel

When we are in Manila, we have two staying options, depends on room availability. Our first option is in Lotus Garden Hotel, the second is the City State Tower. Both are located in Mabini, places knows as the tourist belt in Manila. On our recent holiday, we stayed at City State Tower. We stayed there for a total of seven days. The hotel is good. The mini bar in the room is off, empty. They have nice rooms, but their towels, bed sheets, and linens are already very old. So far, I still enjoyed our stay there. The management, staff, and crew are friendly, polite, and accommodating. I as well enjoy their free buffet breakfast for all registered guests, an eat all you can buffet breakfast. Every morning, I am always looking forward their Filipino breakfast. On the ground floor, there is a bar-restaurant owned by a very famous Filipino folk singer, Freddie Aguilar. There are performers every night. I brought home some photos to share with my blog readers. 

our room key card

free buffet breakfast 

the grand stair at the lobby

grand ceiling

our favorite on their menu: mango smoothie

a common Filipino breakfast: pandesal

the jam rack with a heart :)

                                           

my empty plate, that fish is called "tinapa"

this is free for all registered guests

                                     

time to go home again.

                                             

My Food Trip At Bacolod Chicken Inasal

a big serving that I consumed all. Kadyos, baboy, langka.

me :)

my plate

KBL

kadyos

buko pandan

The chain was established in 1993 by the Tanalgo siblings; Rose, Bing and JM. It began as a small take-out stall in Mandaluyong where customers purchased their food then ate them at their convenience. A year later, a full-fledged store was built to allow patrons to sit and dine. Soon, their specialties gained attention among the denizens of Metro Manila and, five years after it was founded, a second outlet was built in Makati. -Wikipedia

Every time we are in the Philippines, I took time to dine at Bacolod Chicken Inasal. I love their menu, all Filipino dishes, snacks and desserts. On the last Sunday of our stay in the Philippines, I eat my lunch at Bacolod Chicken Inasal. My husband who has an upset stomach, stayed in the hotel with our sleeping son. I know that I will order again their delicious best seller buko pandan. As I scan their menu, I feel like I like to taste all! Hahaha! They have La Paz Batchoy, pinangat, and also pancit Molo. On the menu it says, best seller too: KBL or kadyos, baboy, langka. And I ordered it and I finished my lunch with satisfaction. Kadyos is peas, baboy is pork, and langka is unripe jackfruit.

KBL is a delicious sour dish in a steaming broth. They served it to me with steam rice. The plate has banana leaf serves like a linen. Believe me, their dishes are all good because I was in the fifth among the waiting list! If you ever come to the Philippines, you can see Bacolod Chicken Inasal in many places especially in big malls. I am sure you will also love the foods that originates from the City Of Smile, Bacolod.

Philippine Holiday 2017: Feeling Confidently Beautiful At Gumbo Restaurant

dinner at Gumbo Restaurant

We are now a month away from home and it is also a month now that we do not cook our meal. Honestly, last week I told my husband that I already like going home. I began to miss our home, my daily routine with my son, and I miss cooking our meal.

Today, I have an enjoyable meals. My husband did not join us at the free buffet breakfast in the hotel because of his upset stomach. Me and my son eat the sumptuous meal that the hotel restaurant provided for the guests. The morning was bliss, I completed my week by attending our congregational meeting and I was able to meet new friends. After the meeting, we went back to the hotel.
My husband stayed with my son, I went to the mall and eat lunch alone. Lunch at Bacolod Inasal. I will write about it when we are back home. For today, what I want to share is our dinner at Gumbo Restaurant. My husband's friend who is also a Dutchman, is also my friend now. He and his family arrived from Puerto Galera and we joined together for a dinner.
The Gumbo's tagline is "The Taste Of New Orleans." The restaurant serves meat and seafoods. Their appetizer, the calamaris really taste good. I have white fish with mango salsa and I did like it. It was my third time in Gumbo. For the third time, I wear again one of their head costumes, and have fun having a picture wearing it. In all, I have a great Sunday and I hope all of you too.

Veerplein 18, Vlaardingen

My drink in a signature cup.

they serve this breakfast or brunch

In our small city of Vlaardingen, you can find not only old and historical buildings. You can also find nice restaurants, bars, and cafes. Most of these are in a beautiful structure, European in style, the food is really likable. Saturday is our market day. Our family usually goes to the centrum, to shop and to eat. One thing that I like on market day is the Dutch fish kibbeling. There is a fish stall in the market that sells fried kibbeling with a delicious sauce.

with my husband.

a special corner for the little ones.

Vulcaan Beer, originally made in Vlaardingen.

home of sweets.

But there is a regular place in the city where our family loves to have our lunch, or even for just a warm drink. The Veerplein 18. Veerplein 18 is a quaint and cozy lunch cafe, with pies and a gift shop. My son loves their orange drink, my husband loves their coffee, and I love their hot chocolate drink.

Veerplein 18 is open for breakfast or brunch. They also sell the old beer originally made in Vlaardingen, the Vulcaan Beer.  I love dining out. In real life, I love to share: both my food or the photo of my food. Sharing some photos again. Enjoy your weekend!

Travel Gluttons In Delft

Delft Market Square

Delft, a canal-ringed city in the western Netherlands, half an hour drive from our home, known as the manufacturing base for Delftware, those charming hand painted blue-and white pottery, the city with beautiful medieval buildings, and Dutch in every way market square.

Another exciting door has opened up to me. The door to write and become a team member of Travel Gluttons. What is Travel Gluttons? Here is the link:  Travel Glutton

Street photograpy.

Travel photography tips: include people.

Yesterday, I had the privilege to meet the team, not just a meet and greet but an entire day of meeting, learning, brainstorming. I am telling you, the women behind Travel Gluttons are empowering, supportive, fun, and beautiful. If the word gluttons sound indulging, the team members are all modest in every manner.

Our morning at Het Konings Huys Restaurant, Delft.

The team met at the Het Konings Huys Restaurant at 10 o'clock, Sunday. Again, thanks to my husband for driving me to Delft, since I do not want to be late. The Het Konings Huys sit at a unique place in Delft. Our editor in chief made the reservation. The restaurant is in the market square of Delft. If you prefer to sit on the terrace, the view is worth to have a drink or a good meal at Het Konings Huys. The Nieuw Kerk and the beautiful City Hall are just in front.

Part of our meeting is the tips given by our editor in chief on food photography and also on travel photography. I really enjoyed that part. Our meeting at Het Koninghuys ended around 12. Our group was split up into two groups, and we have the task to go around the city, make photos and using some of the tips given to us. After doing the task, following the map that our editor gave us, the two groups will meet at Mills & Hills, another restaurant where we are going to have our lunch and to practice our food photography skills.

Spelt sandwich at Mills & Hills

Fruit salad and carrot cake, Mills & Hills.

My composition, my plate.

Mills & Hills has this tag line: Pure Food Cafe. Hills & Mills created a group lunch for our team, they ensure that they have enough food for us, to consume and to photograph. Our team has the premium lunch that consists of: spelt sandwiches, quinoa salad, chickpea salad, fruit salad, carrot cake, mango lassi, and (sparkling) water. You can imagine how fun it was when the food was being served, all of us take our time, and our turn to photograph the food before taking our share. It was really fun, I enjoyed my time being with these people who love food, photos and words... Just like me.