A Sinful Appetite

EAT & GO Restaurant (Owned by Burgoo Group of Restaurants)

2011-11-14T11:36:00.009+08:00

We had our unplanned 6th monthsary dinner at Eat and Go, a restaurant owned by Burgoo group of restaurants.

This eye-catching LED restaurant signage said: Fast, Fresh, and Delicious. Their tagline literally caught my attention. Hmmmm pretty enticing huh?

Eat and Go Restaurant is perfectly located at the Mega Atrium. This overwhelmingly granted us a relaxing ambience, away from the crowd of SM Megamall. Quietude but not boring.

Though a casual dining restaurant, this chic and clean dining area impressed me. The place was cozy too, we got comfortable right away.

The kitchen can be viewed from our seats and we saw how clean it was. Thumbs up!

These giant veggies on top of the kitchen counter will surely amaze you. Feels like a child? Haha!

This visually pleasing restaurant menu provides a wide array of their dish selection.

Eat & Go Restaurant is a combination of European, American, and Mediterranean dishes including sumptuous London pies (steak, barbecue, fish, primavera, seafood paella, chicken and basil pies, etc.); delightful main entrees such as Steak Salpicao, Sesame Back Ribs, Chicken Saltimbocca, Teriyaki- Glazed Salmon, Parmesan-Crusted Salmon, Pan-Seared Steak, Fish Scallopini, etc. They also serve salads, sandwiches, pasta, coffee, smoothies, and desserts.

But we just want to fill our tummies that night and since we were in a hurry too, we simply ordered 2 main entrees and bottomless drinks.

My Sesame Back Ribs (275.00).

It’s an oven-baked sesame barbecued baby back ribs, served with roasted pepper rice and white pasta of the day. Actually, you get to choose two side dishes. Aside from those two, you can also choose corn and carrots as a side dish.

The baby back ribs were tender, rich, and flavorful! I exceedingly took pleasure from my baby back ribs! Real joy of eating! :)

The pasta in white sauce looked disappointing at first because it didn’t have any meat at all, but it tasted surprisingly remarkable! It was overflowing with milk and cream! Bravo to the al dente pasta too.

The roasted pepper rice tasted quite ordinary though.

Boyfriend’s Steak Salpicao (295.00).

It had stir fried beef cubes, celery, bell peppers and onions, served with roasted pepper rice and marinara pasta.

The beef was cooked to perfection but lacked flavor. The beef cubes must have seared with wonderful marinade, but disappointingly didn’t. This dish was more expensive than mine, but boyfriend didn’t enjoy his order. Errr. I know for sure because I had a taste of this also for my review.

The red sauce and pepper rice both tasted so ordinary. Again, no meat for the pasta dish. Oh no, I just imagined how much dissatisfied boyfriend was from ordering his Steak Salpicao. Tssss

I was the one who ordered Bottomless Berry Iced Tea (Php 60.00), but I didn’t like the taste so I exchanged with bf’s Bottomless Fresh Lemonade (Php 60.00). After all, I am a lemonade fan. Hehe :p

The Berry Iced Tea tasted more like sago’t gulaman to me. The Lemonade was freshly squeezed. You can tell!

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The service was real fast! We asked for the drinks ahead of the main entrée and there we had it in less than a minute. The server also took our orders then came back a few minutes later with our food.

The servers were well groomed and friendly. And although Eat and Go is supposed to be a place for quick dining, I didn’t feel rushed at all. I really love how we were greeted in that restaurant. They’re all very polite, and they were even smiling when we asked if they can take a photo of us.

Great décor, proper ambience, great service, and good food. I’ll definitely go back here to try their London pies. I heard those are the best sellers.

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**Eat and Go Restaurant**

Products: Fusion of European, American, Japanese and Mediterranean dishes; London pies (steak, barbecue, fish, primavera, seafood paella, chicken and basil pies, etc; Sesame Back Ribs, Fish Scallopini, Fish Lasagna, Baked Buccatini in Prawn Cream Sauce or Meat Sauce; Salads; Sandwiches; Coffee; Smoothies; Desserts

Location: 3/F SM Megamall Atrium, EDSA cor. Julia Vargas Ave. Ortigas Center

Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Store Hours: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Daily

Contact Number: (632) 635-9559

Banana Split at the whimsical THE CREAMERY RESTO AND ICE CREAM BAR!

2011-10-20T15:00:00.045+08:00

It just rained and call me crazy, but yeah I craved for something cold and delicious in the middle of that rainy day.

The Creamery Resto and Ice Cream Bar saved the day! :)

The Creamery Resto and Ice Cream Bar seated us to a very fanciful place. Brightly-colored three dimensional building structures welcomed us as we entered the Ice Cream Bar. No straight edges, color was everywhere, and the whole thing was just so whimsical. I felt like a child once more! Though kiddie friendly, both adults and children will equally enjoy dining here.

This one’s the restaurant’s major attraction – the Ice Cream Truck (their ice cream counter in the middle of the restaurant)! I am 23 already but still found this one fascinating, and really really cute :)

John Neil’s: MELBA Banana Split (Php 185.00)– included scoops of vanilla, mango and strawberry ice cream placed in single file on a banana that’s been split in half. Peach halves, unsalted roasted nuts, fresh whipped cream and cherry topped this classic dessert.

The ice cream scoops were smooth and flavorful. I loved the vanilla ice cream’s creamy texture and vanilla-bean taste. The mango ice cream was equally creamy and luscious. The strawberry ice cream had these berry bits, loaded with that creamy strawberry taste.

The banana tasted so ordinary. The peach halves were however fresh and wonderfully sliced. Plus, the roasted nuts balanced out the sweetness and kept all the flavors’ tang.

My CHOO CHOO TRAIN Banana Split (Php 185.00) – three marvellous scoops of ice cream: vanilla, chocolate and mango, accented with chocolate-dipped wafer cone, banana slices, whipped cream, and cherry. This sure looks like an ice cream train :) Thanks to that wafer cone, but that cone tasted so usual – buy sorbetes on streets, you’d taste The Creamery’s cone.

Same vanilla and mango ice cream were used. Both flavorful cold thing! The chocolate ice cream’s smooth texture made it worthy to be called “chocolate-flavored.”

The roasted nuts made the banana split extra decadent. And again, the bananas were the same – mediocre. And hey, was that chocolate supposed to be chocolate fudge? That chocolate topping had a watery texture! I didn’t find the fudge density in the spread of chocolate sauce.

Honestly, their banana split was supposed to be much-admired because of the bananas’ strong flavors. But did I review more of their ice cream??? Because I cannot say much about the plain-tasting bananas.

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Though serene, the place had a real kiddie feel. The whole family and kids will enjoy The Creamery’s place and its cold concoctions.

Price is just average. Good enough for banana splits.

And there’s something innocently joyful about their stuff. They were delish but not something to rave about.

And before I forget: serving more than just cold treats, The Creamery also caters hot entrees. But we went there for Banana Split alone.

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**The Creamery Resto and Ice Cream Bar**

Products: Cakes, Pastries, Coffee

Location: Ground Floor, Selecta Kids Universe, South Veranda, Bay Boulevard, SM Mall of Asia

Store Hours: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Daily)

Contact Number: (632) 901-1424, (632) 556-9195 , (63)917-8224373
Website: http://thecreamery.com.ph/

MANILA BAY CRUISE BUFFET DINNER by Prestige Cruises Inc.

2011-10-12T15:40:00.032+08:00

I’ve heard the concept of “Manila Bay Cruise Buffet Dinner” a long time ago, but it was only last October 8, 2011 that I gave it a shot (I have actually tried Buffet Lunch while cruising at Loboc River in Bohol, Philippines but I was with friends that time).

For our 5th Monthsary, John Neil and I decided to catch the world famous Manila Bay sunset and have a romantic dinner while cruising along the shoreline of Manila Bay. Well, it was intended to be a sunset dinner cruise but the skies were overcast after a light rainfall. Bad timing Mr. Rain!

*DOCKING TERMINAL*

We were aboard the dining yacht of Prestige Cruises Inc. With former boarding terminal at the SM Mall of Asia Jetty Terminal, boarding location was recently transferred to CCP Bay Terminal A at CCP Complex, near Coconut Palace and Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas (Folk Arts Theater).

*DINNER BUFFET CRUISE SCHEDULE*

With our cruise schedule, registration started at around 4:30 PM. We were stamped “BUFFET: Your Cruise Schedule” as passes to the buffet dining.

We took the ship that embarks at 5:30 PM, sets sail at 6:15 PM, and docks at 7:30 PM. The management goes by their timetable. And since a hundred passengers are boarding per cruise schedule, you need to register at least 30 minutes earlier to board the ship, not only to find a good seat but more importantly because you have to sign a passenger manifest which is submitted to the Coast Guard before the ship sails (a passenger manifest is a very essential document not only to account for the authorized number of passengers but also to ensure that all the passengers on board would have adequate provisions for accommodation and lifesaving equipments). Once the crew submits the authorized number of passengers, you can no longer board and you have to wait for the next scheduled cruise (if there are less than a hundred guests reserved).

Keep in mind that you need to make reservations 2 months ahead of time if you want to cruise during the "-ber" months.

*CRUISE ROUTE*

The ship sets sail towards the direction parallel the SM Mall of Asia (I bet this one’s for the fireworks display on weekends), track towards Roxas Boulevard then turn around and head back to the terminal.

*THE VESSEL*

I wasn’t really amazed by the appearance of the vessel, or maybe I’m just an exaggerated hopeful for a luxury yacht. It’s a 200-passenger ship named MV Spirit of Manila II, with two open-air decks and a top deck. The lower deck contains the buffet table and 6 dining tables only. The upper deck contains the rest of the tables (looks like a jam-packed food court), a live entertainment, and a mini bar. The top deck contains 4 tables and the captain’s chair. FYI, they offer the top deck for dining, only for an additional Php 100.00 charge since this is “the most romantic spot.” But because of the just finished rainfall, they didn’t allow guests to use the top deck during our cruise schedule.

*SAFETY ON BOARD*

I am a self-confessed hydrophobic with no swimming skills so I was anticipating some safety demonstration before the ship leaves the dock – but none. I was even bothered because I didn’t see any life saving equipments within the boat. Boyfriend however assured that there were life jackets and floating devices within the vessel, or else the ship won’t be allowed to sail.

One advantage of Prestige Cruises Inc. is they don’t exceed the ship’s capacity. It can handle up to 200 passengers but they only allow 100 guests per cruise schedule so as to avoid overcrowding (according to the crew, this is strictly implemented to ease their passengers’ minds during the cruise).

*CRUISING ON BOARD*

On board, you will be embraced by the cool breeze – wooohooo BER months!

While cruising, a splendid view of Manila Bay and the Manila skyline will be witnessed. This is actually what you are paying for.

A buffet dinner along with live entertainment in the upper deck is provided.

*THE BUFFET TABLE*

We were seated at the lower deck, just beside the buffet table and the railings of the ship. I was initially seated on the upper deck but John Neil preferred to sit on the lower deck because it’s more romantic down there. It’s a very peaceful deck, apart from the crowded and loud music from the upper deck. It’s very noticeable that couples of all ages were seated on the lower deck. Those with friends and family chose the upper deck.

The first thing you see in the lower deck is this ugly buffet table. No offense to Prestige Cruises Inc. but can you please tell us where’s the “prestige” in this unattractive buffet table? A table draped in pistachio green skirts and navy blue accent. I thought to myself “I bet the food isn't any good either" but I was starving so I had no choice.

To Prestige Cruises Inc.: did you know that the design of the table and the food goes hand in hand? A buffet table in the very first place should capture your guests’ attention and make their mouths water. But hey, the table didn’t look good, the food didn’t look good as well. I just wished the food taste good.

The interior is a major displeasure especially if you’ll dine here with your loving partner, as they use monoblock chairs and tables for your supposedly “romantic dinner.” A minor effort to clad the tables with linens, and no seat covers at all ---- booooooo!

Prestige Cruises Inc. should improve their buffet dining service by dressing the table in vibrant colored linens and coordinated skirting. Aluminum food containers should also become more sophisticated. And most importantly, seat covers must be provided as chairs looked so ordinary.

*THE BUFFET DINNER*

Before I boarded the ship, I was looking forward to indulging our taste buds on a bountiful buffet filled with a variety of sumptuous foods delectably prepared and brimming in wonderful aromas and flavors, and beautifully garnished that I can’t wait to have a plateful. But to my disappointment, even the buffet table didn’t look wonderful. So shall I expect the food to taste great? Hmmmmm I didn’t think so.

There was a limited selection of dishes. So this is what they call buffet? Feels more like “ration” as the servers give you a small portion of each dish. Tsssss

The dinner buffet offered a limited selection of dishes such as Cream of Mushroom Soup, Vegetable Salad, Buttered Vegetables, Chicken Breasts in White Sauce, Rotini Pasta with Pork and Mushroom, and Brownies.

PS. They didn’t put labels per dish, so I named those myself. Hahaha!

I am a huge fan of KFC’s mushroom soup so when this CREAM OF MUSHROOM SOUP was served, I wanted to try the soup only for comparison. To my surprise, it’s a great copycat of KFC’s mushroom soup! The taste was 99% the same, even the bread crumbs looked and tasted the same. The only obvious difference was Prestige Cruises Inc. soup’s added texture.

VEGETABLE SALAD or vegetable trash? Though veggies were wonderfully sliced, how do you call a plate of veggies without a dressing? Is this salad?!! No dressing of olive oil, vinegar, salt, or pepper?!! Seriously, what is this? Left-over veggies with bread crumbs? Errrrr

The BUTTERED VEGETABLES served on the side consisted of corn kernels, green peas, diced carrots, and chayote squash. In all honesty, I loved the buttery flavor but peas were somewhat overcooked. Carrots and chayote squash on the other hand were perfectly cooked but poorly diced. Veggie samurai please?!

This is what I call ROTINI PASTA WITH PORK AND MUSHROOM. Pasta was al dente but tasted more than ordinary. Pork and mushrooms were wonderfully cooked as well. But I didn’t know why this wasn’t seasoned very well. The pork must have been noteworthy but it tasted like steamed pork. So, please tell me if this was supposed to be a pasta dish or a viand?

CHICKEN BREASTS IN WHITE SAUCE didn’t look appealing but mind you, this one’s a good chicken dish! Chicken were tender and complimented by the creamy and flavorful white sauce, plus an Italian flair was added to the chicken because of the pinch of pesto. Yum!

I am a big critic of sweets as I get to taste a lot of them. BROWNIES aren’t exceptions. I like brownies moist, dense, and nutty. I won't eat them if they don't have nuts but these served were but plain brownies. I had to taste it for my readers’ sake, and again to my surprise they were really yummy! They weren’t too cakey and not too dry. The caramel and chocolate frostings were of perfect amount to top the brownies. These may not be the perfect brownies, but sure I can say this home made brownies tasted fabulous. I had to ask for more, but another set of brownies will cost you Php 25.00. Buffet, really?

The ship also had a mini bar that sold expensive beverages. We ordered Sprite-in-Can which cost Php 75.00. Seriously?? Each softdrink in can costs Php 25.00 only. Is this a luxury ship to overprice beverages? Oh come on!

*FIREWORKS AND THE MANILA SKYLINE AT NIGHT*

The dazzling lights of the boulevard seemed more attractive when seen from a distance. The Manila skyline was divine!

At around 7:00 PM, the ship passed by the SM Mall of Asia. It’s a wonderful timing because we got the best view of the scheduled fireworks display – for free! This was very romantic, made our night :)

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Very luckily, we didn’t get distracted from the unpleasant “Manila Bay aroma” wafting from the water during our cruise, the winds traveled the perfect direction!

The ship also traversed the bay very smoothly that I was able to explore the ship and take a lot of pictures.

It’s a mediocre romantic date. But we sure did enjoy the cruise, the bay breeze, and the fireworks display. If you plan to have a romantic date through dinner cruise, I recommend you take the lower deck where you can have a peaceful talk while cruising.

We wanted adventure, we wanted experience, we wanted to be wowed, WE HAD THOSE. Except the food. The food is just so-so.

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You need to take a lot of pictures because you pay for the experience! This one’s a photo of me taken by my boyfriend before the ship sailed.

Happy 5^th Monthsary to my dear boyfriend, John Neil :) Much love!

**Prestige Cruises, Inc.**

Dinner Cruise Fee:

Php 545.00 per person for a Manila Bay Cruise with Buffet Dinner

Daily Cruise Schedules:

6:00 PM (5:30 PM boarding)

8:00 PM (7:30 PM boarding)

Boarding Area:

Unit 1, CCP Bay Terminal A, CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Brgy. 719, Zone 078 Malate, Metro Manila, Philippines, near Coconut Palace and Tanghalang Francisco Balagtas (Folk Arts Theater)

Contact Numbers:

+632 832 8967

+63 917 525 5455

+63 927 555 5502

Traditional/Modern Japanese Cuisine @ Red Kimono

2011-10-09T21:26:00.011+08:00

Introduced at the Fort Strip in Bonifacio Global City in 2005, Red Kimono aimed to bring together the modern and traditional aspects of Japanese cuisine. Today, Red Kimono operates in seven branches within the Philippine Islands.

Outside, diners can preview the Japanese dishes they offer through this standing menu.

(The photo above is borrowed from their Facebook page as I wasn’t able to take pictures of the detailed interior of the restaurant. This one’s the inside of their Davao branch but the furnishings are very much the same as in Fort Strip branch.)

Let me describe to you the restaurant interior in Fort Strip exactly:

The ambience is great – predominantly filled with red and black hues. Tall Japanese stools alternating in red and black are the most noticeable fixtures. You will be seated very comfortably on those chairs. Most of the tables are spaced very near each other because of the space constraint in Fort Strip branch. The walls are modern but well designed to Japanese precision. The dining and service areas are extraordinarily clean. The lighting is perfect, considering a cloudy day when we dined there.

Each diner is provided a modern Japanese rectangular plate, a pair of chopsticks, and tissue on top of their paper mat. So Japanese!

We started off with their delicious warm Rice Tea (free of charge) and CRUNCHY TUNA MAKI SHOTS (forgot the exact price but I think around Php 200.00). My dad’s a really big fan of sushi’s so I ordered this sushi for him. Although waiters said this sushi shot can be enjoyed in one big bite, dad found it quite big so my brother Bradley and I had a taste of this also.

It’s a signature maki rolled in crispy tempura flakes then stuffed and topped with tuna with ebiko and Japanese mayo underneath the roll. It of course had wasabe on the side.

Fresh sushi! Rather than tuna bits placed just inside the maki roll, I loved it because the tuna bits were topped on the maki’s. The tempura crumbs also added a pleasing crisp to the creaminess of tuna and mayo. One intoxicating sushi shot!

The most delicious among the feast of Japanese dishes on our table: GINGER GARLIC STEAK (Php 425.00). It’s a grilled fillet of beef tenderloin with a vegetable siding.

The ginger and garlic flavor seeped into the meet deeply. Their exceptional marinade tenderized the steak and made them absolutely scrumptious. You wouldn’t bother to ask for steak sauce for this one! I never imagined I’d be tasting this heavenly steak in a Japanese restaurant.

BEEF TEPPANYAKI (Php 385.00): stir fried beef tenderloin with a vegetable siding.

Luscious aroma came with this sizzling beef teppanyaki. Tasted like a Japanese-reared beef, you would be delighted with the tender beef. All sides were brown, and an unforgettable tang of carefully selected seasonings was left in my tongue. The vegetable sidings were half cooked, just the way I love my veggies cooked.

PRAWN TEPPANYAKI (Php 325.00 - 2 orders): stir fried prawns and vegetables.

Prawns were served sans-shell and the meat is cooked to perfection. The shrimp meat was juicy and meaty. Oh how I love shrimps!

Only downside: it’s a really small portion, so good thing we ordered two servings of this one.

PRAWN TEMPURA (Php 295.00): deep fried battered prawns.

Succulent prawns were coated in batter and fried to a perfect crispy golden brown complemented with good tempura shrimp dipping sauce. Prawns were really big ones and obviously, fresh oil was used to deep crisp fry the tempura. Loved this one!

CHICKEN TEPPANYAKI (Php 220.0o): stir fried chicken and vegetables.

(Forgot to take a photo of this one. This photo is borrowed from Red Kimono’s website.)

The chicken breasts were tender, very tasty and filling.

MIXED KAMAMESHI (Php 195.00)

I love rice, so kamameshi won’t be forgotten in our table! :) This mixed kamameshi is their authentic Japanese kettle cooked rice. The delicious rice was topped with shrimps, ground beef, mushrooms, carrots and green beans. Thumbs up! It's less greasy and salty like other Japanese rice.

CHICKEN KAMAMESHI (Php 180.00)

This Chicken Kamameshi is another authentic Japanese kettle cooked rice topped with off seasoned chicken breast. This Chicken Kamameshi's really awesome, simply the best Kamameshi I’ve ever tasted! Like that of Mixed Kamameshi, it’s less oily and salty too.

Red Kimono is one of the Japanese restaurants I’d recommend.

The place is very cozy, with sophisticated interiors. The dining area is notably clean.

The waiters were all friendly, very attentive, courteous, and knowledgeable about the dishes they offer.

The freshness of the food is guaranteed that is why they cook your dish upon the order. The food service is fast also (around 20 minutes).

Note: This is a late post. We dined here last June 19, 2011 for Father’s Day.

**Red Kimono**

Products: Maki, Sushi, Teppanyaki, Kamameshi, Tempura

Location: Unit 1-A Ground Level Block 11 Lot 6, Fort Strip, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Philippines

Store Hours: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm / 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (Mondays to Sundays)

Contact Number: +632 816 6642

Website: http://www.redkimono.com.ph/

Other Red Kimono Branches:

*Alabang Town Center, Alabang-Zapote Rd. Muntinlupa City, Philippines

+63 922 835 2841

*Westgate Center, Filinvest Corporate Center, Alabang Muntinlupa City, Philippines

+632 771 2379

*UP Technohub, Ayala Quezon City, Philippines

+632 441 1652

*International School Manila (ISM), Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Philippines

*G/f Marquee Mall Pampanga, Philippines

(045) 304-0893

*The Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu City, Philippines

(032) 238-1786

*Ground floor Abreeza Mall, Davao City, Philippines

Cake Overload @ SECRET RECIPE

2011-10-04T15:58:00.015+08:00

Life is undeniably sweet at SECRET RECIPE – a cake shop, café, and restaurant operating in over 250 outlets in 9 countries worldwide to date, 4 of which are in the Philippines.

With more than 20 cakes, 10 pastries, 50 hot meal entrees, and 30 hot & cold beverages, Secret Recipe unquestionably offers a lot to choose from! All day meals are served here: lunch, dinner, and dessert. This time, we dined here for dessert. We don’t want cheesecakes this time, so moist cakes attack! :)

At Secret Recipe Shangri-La Mall branch, a minimalist design is employed – white stools and tables, red couches on corners, white chandelier indoor lighting, and gourmet food portraits.

My good friend Jason sat on the chairs, while I owned the fluffy couch :p

A tranquil atmosphere surrounds the café. The dining area is remarkably clean. The service area (the bar like corner) is notably neat as well.

You will be welcomed by a variety of their fresh cream cakes and cheesecakes in their dessert display bar as you key in to the place. All the cakes looked plain though, not as appealing as those from Sweet Bella, Miss Dessert, Conti’s, and Xocolat.

First cake slice: CHOCOLATE CHIP WALNUT (Php 95.00 / slice)

It’s comprised of three layers of moist chocolate cake with two layers of fresh chocolate cream, Californian walnuts, and drizzled with pound chocolate chips.

The walnuts perfectly complement the fairly sweet chocolate cream. The chocolate moist cake is denser and moister. I just found the perfect moist in cakes I am looking for. Thumbs up! I wanna have more of the moist cake! :)

Next cake slice: TIRAMISU (Php 95.00 / slice)

It had 3 layers of moist cake flavored with espresso, and two layers of cream filled with mascarpone cheese and cappuccino cream.

This tasted like those standard cakes in the market. I can say that Red Ribbon and Goldilocks can claim that their cakes are better than this one. But not the moist cake layer. Just like the chocolate moist cake of chocolate chip walnut cake, the moist espresso flavored cake is something that Secret Recipe can always brag about.

Finally, the most delicious of them all: CHOCOLATE BANANA CAKE (Php 95.00 / slice)

Moist, sweet, and healthy chocolate banana cake! It’s heavenly! Three layers of moist chocolate cake, rows of banana slices lined on a bed of chocolate cream, and topped with melted home-made chocolate. Chocolate divinity!

This slice left me happily full without having diabetic coma – an obvious drawback of other chocolate banana cakes in the market today.

The most valued feature of cakes is the moist. In fact, it can make or break a cake. Even cakes with first-rate flavor but without the perfect moisture cannot be considered topnotch cakes. 10/10 for the freshness and softness of Secret Recipe’s good cakes! Plus, just the right sweetness of cakes. Flavor is what you'd taste, and not sugar.

The servers were all polite and accommodating. In fact, we came in around 9:30 PM already while store supposedly closes at 10:00 PM. They’re so courteous they didn’t make us feel like we have to leave because it’s closing time then. We stayed there until 10:45 PM and everyone greeted us home still with joyful faces :)

Delicious cakes, moderate prices, hygienic dining area, and excellent service – I truly recommend Secret Recipe for your cake time :)

**Secret Recipe**

Products: Cakes, Pastries, Coffee

Location: Level 5 Shangri-La Plaza Mall, EDSA cor. Shaw Blvd. Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Store Hours: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Weekdays) / 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Weekends)

Contact Number: +632 637 0367

Website: http://www.secretrecipe.com.ph/manila.html

Other Secret Recipe Branches:

*Level 1, 32nd Street cor. 5th Avenue, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Philippines

+632 856 2953

*Level 4, Robinson’s Midtown, Padre Faura cor. M. Adriatico Streets Ermita, Manila, Philippines

+632 567 2042

*Level 2, Mega Atrium, SM Megamall EDSA cor. Julia Vargas Avenue, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City, Philippines

+632 706 5246

PEPPER Lunch, Sizzle it Your Way!

2011-10-03T13:53:00.025+08:00

At Pepper Lunch, you get to cook your own choice of meat (beef, chicken, pork and salmon) over a patented electromagnetic cooker (plate patented in Japan) that is heated up to 260 degrees Centigrade, and heat on the plate is held up to a minute. Hmmmm… Sounds interesting for a sizzling pepper lunch :)

With over a hundred branches in Japan and across Asia, including South Korea, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines, I feel sorry for having to try Pepper Lunch this late.

Inside Pepper Lunch is a very typical fast food chain – packed with diners wanting to taste their sumptuous steaks.

You begin your dining experience at Pepper Lunch with initially having to order and pay at their counter before you take a seat (unlike any usual restaurant where you are seated first, allowed to check their menu, and call on a waiter to order). This looks like a fast food chain setup but oh well, this matches the restaurant’s DIY dining concept :)

At the counter, you will be presented a screen summarizing your order plus the amount you have to pay. You are asked to check if the order is correct and proceed with the payment if so. The cashier will assign you your table number but remember that if you prefer a specific seat that’s available, the cashier can always allocate that to you.

My friend Jason’s CUT STEAK AND HAMBURGER COMBO (Ala Carte, Php 345.00) came with this literally burning skillet.

The cut steak was raw when served, and waiter gladly offered to cook his steak. The raw steak looked really fresh in its pinkish color, but noticeably fatty. If you love your heart, I suggest you don’t try this one.

After turning the meat over, the cut steak and hamburger went brown and were cooked after a minute.

Mine was the HAMBURGER AND CHICKEN COMBO (Ala Carte, Php 315.00).

The steak was served with several veggies: corn kernels, bean sprouts, and baguio beans. It also came with a bowl of Japanese rice.

The serving seemed a big portion as veggies were spread all over the sizzling plate but as soon as I got everything cooked, I found it wasn't a good deal for my Php 315.00. The same goes for Jason’s Php 345.00 meal.

The sizzling plate was covered with the instructions but I believe you won’t be able to read everything before you cook. You’d have your meats burned if you decide to read everything first. I will be posting the cooking instructions at the later part of this review to guide you in your Pepper Lunch dining.

My uncooked chicken and hamburger looked really fresh in that plate and were topped with a luscious butter (very yummy!!) that added a very wonderful flavor to my meal. The meats seemed long soaked in a very fantastic marinade. They still lacked seasoning though, and this is understandable for this is the very reason why you’d enjoy Pepper Lunch – you will be a chef for at least a minute :) And that’s the very thing I take pleasure from every time I cook: seasoning and tasting my dish.

The hamburger was tender and delectable. The chicken was tender, tasty, and not dry.

I tasted all the seasonings they offered at the table: freshly ground pepper, honey brown sauce (Amakuchi), and garlic soy sauce (Karakuchi). Their honey brown sauce is exceptional! I bet you’d consume much of that when you dine at Pepper Lunch.

Drinks cost Php 44.00 each plus Php 22.00 for every drink refill you’d ask :)

Tips to those wanting to dine at Pepper Lunch for the first time:

1. Do not touch their electromagnetic cooker as it is very hot. Your hands might get burned.

2. You have to cook your raw meat at once to maximize the heat of the electromagnetic plate. This is very crucial especially to those like me who want their steaks well done. You need to turn over your meat constantly to get a wonderful cook.

3. Don’t just continuously flip your steak. The steaks have a bit of teriyaki sauce and onion sauce but you still have to season it while cooking because it requires flavour. Choose to season your steak with a variety of seasonings they offer: freshly ground pepper, honey brown sauce (Amakuchi), and garlic soy sauce (Karakuchi).

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Official cooking instructions as printed in the plate cover is below:

Steak and Hamburger Steak

1. You can cook both sides of your steak on the place as the beef is raw.
2. When the steak is ready, please put steak sauce (Amakuchi - Honey Brown Sauce or Karakuchi - Garlic Soy Sauce) on it.

3. You can place the cooked steak on vegetables so that it will not be overcooked.
4. You can also cook the vegetables on the place. Then you can taste it with a steak sauce.

Pepper Rice

1. Please mix them up equally as there is a butter and sauce in the middle of the plate.
2. The more you mix them up, the more delicious "Pepper Rice" you get!!! Why? You will see it!

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Total bill is Php 748.00. No service charge.

Pepper Lunch in Shangri-la Plaza Mall is comprised of friendly staff – always ready to help you with your cooking, and come with smiling faces.

Jason and I loved the food but we literally smelled delish right after – like our steaks ;( They should have air vents hanging above each table to clear the smoke fast.

Pepper Lunch offers magnificent tasting steaks but they come with a quite expensive price. But if you want to sample their DIY dining experience, you might want to check it.

**Pepper Lunch**

Products: Pepper Rice (Beef, Curry Beef, Teriyaki Beef, Seafood, Salmon, Chicken), Premium Beef Steak, Steaks, Burgers, Angus Beef

Location: Garden Court Level, Shangri-la Plaza Mall Ortigas, Metro Manila, Philippines

Store Hours: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Contact Number: +632 634 3231

Website: http://pepperlunch.com.ph

Other Pepper Lunch Branches:

*Concours Level, Power Plant Mall at Rockwell Center Makati City, Philippines

+632 895 3164

*2/F Corte de las Palmas, Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila, Philippines

+632 556 8498

*2/F - Phase 1 Greenbelt 5, Legaspi St., Legaspi Village Makati City, Metro Manila

Philippines

+632 501 3759

*UG/F, SM Megamall, Julia Vargas Ave Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines

+632 637-3889

*233-235 2nd Floor, 2149 Entertainment Mall, South Veranda SM Mall of Asia.

*G/F Padre Faura Wing, Robinsons Place Manila, Adriatico St. Manila, Metro Manila Philippines

SWEET Bella -- beyond sweetness!

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For our 4th monthsary, my boyfriend and I tried out Sweet Bella Cakes and Pastries Dessert Bar at Bonifacio Global City. Sweet tooth me did have a great dinner plus John Neil allowed me to taste two cakes of my choice. Sugar rush! Yehey! :)

Sweet Bella Dessert Bar occupies two floors. First floor is where my eyes grew bigger (literally bigger lol) upon seeing the array of sweet treats perfectly stationed in their dessert bar.

Chef Cristina designs these fanciful cakes. She is the daughter of Melo Santiago, famous owner of Melo's Steakhouse. (Read more about Sweet Bella: http://www.sweetbelladesserts.com/page/view/about-us)

Aside from cakes, Sweet Bella also offers macarons that look magnificent in their separate trays. We didn’t try these but they look yummy too :)

The first floor of the café is stunning in pink: Dessert bar looks divine and the boxes are piled gorgeously. Thumbs up!

The second floor is the dining area for their “real food”. Oh well I mean real food because I’ve known Sweet Bella just for their beautifully crafted cakes. I didn’t know they serve other dishes also.

The dining area is heavenly! It’s prominently clad in white and hot pink hues. And since we arrived at the café earlier than the usual post-work dining, we sat in a beautifully located couch. It’s so fluffy I can sit there the entire day chatting with friends, a perfect spot for dining if you want a serene atmosphere.

Pink - it’s the night’s hue! And I love how they positioned their food mats and table napkins. Add the attractive contrast of colors to that :)

When we got the menu, boyfriend and I were like “whooooah too expensive!” But hey, we’re comfortably seated already so might as well try the dishes they offer. Oh well, we’re both pesto lovers and pizza meat monsters so we still ended up choosing the most expensive pasta and pizza from their menu haha!

For our pasta, we ordered FARFALLE CREAMY PESTO (Php 395.00)

It’s a blend of garlic, olive oil, pesto sauce, parmesan cheese, with bacon and mushroom. This pasta is superb! A must try. I was delighted as it wasn't as oily as most pesto dishes plus the pesto sauce had this fantastic texture. Yum! The noodles were ribbon shaped and made it more appealing. This is one of the best pesto’s I’ve ever sampled.

For our pasta, we chose RUSTICA (Php 450.00)

It’s a thin crust pizza crowned with Italian sausage, Hungarian sausage, Frankfurter sausage, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese. We both loved this more than the pasta. 10/10 for this mouth-watering pizza! And I should praise our waiter for serving it straight from the brick oven. The considerable amount of mozzarella cheese topping made it stringy and brought us to crave for another slice. Yummy!

'DELICIOUS' is an understatement for these two fantastic main dishes!

After a good meal, it’s time to satisfy my sweet cravings! Yey!

When we ordered our desserts, we didn’t see the prices as they were not specified in their menu or even in the dessert bar labels. I actually dared not to ask because I might choose the cheaper cakes instead of savouring those I’d love to taste hehe. I had a hard time choosing! They’re all tempting and food for the eyes.

First sweet pick: CHOCOLATA (Php 230.00)

This cake was displayed on top of their dessert bar. It’s labeled “voted Best Dessert for 2007” by the Philippine Daily Inquirer. Sounds yummy!

I would like to mention that this cake became even more appealing because of the chocolate butterflies accenting it. I want to keep that cute butterfly if only it wasn’t edible. Boooyeah, I had to eat it.

Anyway, Chocolata is a moist chocolate cake layered with rich ganache topped with chocolate glass. It’s a full-bodied chocolate cake layered with even more chocolate flavors! It’s a chocolate overload indeed! If you enjoy overwhelming chocolate flavors in your dessert, you will definitely love this.

I just found this cake too pricey. If it’s priced at Php 150.00, they would have given justice to its size and taste.

Finally, the wonderful pick of the night: MIDNIGHT HAZELNUT CRUNCH (Php 130.00)

It’s a dark chocolate mousse with a pinch of hazelnut in its crunchy crust. The cake was so yummy I devoured fast. Like 3 bites only? Hahaha!! I looked like a cake greed upon the first bite. The hazelnut was so flavorful that I took pleasure from the crust more than the cake mousse. It’s so delectable I can say that this is now my favorite cake of all time. Swear! I recommend everyone to try this.

Total bill is Php 1,325.50 including the 10% service charge.

If you’re looking for the value of food without having to consider a budget, this restaurant is just right for you. But if you have a tight budget, you might just want to have a taste on their heavenly desserts that they can certainly brag about. After all, the place is so ideal for catching up with friends over a slice of their delicious cakes.

The servers were all attentive and friendly. They knew their foodstuff very well and they can always suggest what’s best to try if it’s your first time there.

The place is really peaceful that it’s ideal to bring your friends, family, and romantic partner and talk over things. Plus, they offer free wi-fi so bring your laptops, ipods, and ipads and stay connected to your social networking world :)

**Sweet Bella Cakes and Pastry Dessert Bar**

Products: Cakes, Macaroons, Chocolate Pralines, Specialty Breads, Sandwiches, Pizza, Pasta, Coffee

Location: Forbes Town Center, Burgos Circle corner Rizal Drive, Bonifacio Global City
Taguig City, Philippines
Store Hours: 7:00 AM - 12:00 MN (Weekdays) / 7:00 AM - 2:00 AM (Weekends)

Contact Number: +632 846 8243

Website: http://www.sweetbelladesserts.com/

House of LASAGNA: true to its name

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House of Lasagna is located at J. Abad Santos Street – one of those variety of restaurants situated in a restaurant strip in San Juan.

The place is small and their signage is somewhat confusing. The signage displays “House of Lasagna” and below, “Cakes and Pastries.” Hmm… But yeah, they have the BEST LASAGNA IN TOWN!

The vines, hanged decors and beautiful lamps, wooden chairs and tables, and little wooden windows complemented the place’s homey ambience. The lack of good lighting made it dark inside the restaurant. This dimness however was harmonized by the vibrant yellow painted walls.

There were only three other tables occupied during the entire visit, which I found positive because we were able to spend a really quiet time dining. But one thing I noticed is the empty dessert glass display. Too bad, I wasn’t able to relish their cakes and pastries.

The menu is so enticing as it said “100% Ground Sirloin Beef” and “No Extenders” to the beef lasagna.

I ordered a single serving of BEEF LASAGNA (Php 220.00). My lasagna was freshly made upon ordering (like 20 minutes prep time) and it came with a basket of garlic breads since all their lasagnas are supposed to be served with unlimited garlic breads. The serving was really big that boyfriend and I decided to share this purportedly single serve of lasagna.

It was mouth-watering and served straight from the oven! We both agreed that it was delectable. The melted cheese overload made it exceptionally cheesy (oh how I love cheese. Yum!). The pasta was cooked to perfection. Al dente! Not too soggy and not too rubbery – just the perfect pasta texture. It had overwhelming layers of flavor that I can remember its taste notably. The mozzarella and cheddar cheese, tomato paste, ground sirloin beef, and other ingredients were all wrapped in between and echoed in every spoonful.

I was also delighted by the garlic breads they offer. It was warm but crunchy, tasted so buttery, and loaded with this herby taste. They are to blame for the full consumption of my entire garlic bread basket hahaha.

True to its name, the beef lasagna was truly remarkable!

My rice monster boyfriend ofcourse ordered a rice meal – SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN (Php 220.00). It had this luscious aroma and came with a small serving of fries and coleslaw. It also had a very ordinary serving style (white plate, not even a single garnish in the plate). I had a taste of the chicken also and I found it perfectly golden cooked, juicy, crispy and not too greasy. The breading of the chicken is just right, unlike those over-breaded chickens in fastfood chains. But I found this meal kinda overpriced for the small chops of chicken.

This is indeed the “House of Lasagna” which offers the best beef lasagna I’ve ever tasted.

**House of Lasagna**

Products: Lasagnas, Southern Fried Chicken, Steaks, Seafood, Cakes and Pastries

Location: Unit 1-B Ground Floor, J. Abad Santos Street corner V. Cruz Street, Little Baguio, San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines
Store Hours: 11:000 AM - 10:00 PM daily

Contact Number: +632 570 8610

National SPORTS Grill

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National Sports Grill describes itself as the "Undisputed King of Sports Grills" and the first international sports bar to blend dining and sports together. I have seen this restaurant on various walks along Greenbelt 3. So when boyfriend decided to treat his family, I suggested we try National Sports Grill. It’s home court is at Level 3 of Greenbelt 3, Makati City.

The menu features a wide variety of all-American appetizers, salads, specialized sandwiches, hamburgers, pizzas, alcoholic & non-alcoholic specialty drinks, domestic & international beer and refillable soda & iced tea.

Sports memorabilia are overly noticeable within the restaurant. Those are from both international and local stars creating a sports museum setting. It is equipped with a projector and several TV monitors, tuned in to sports channels showing several sporting events. A pool table is also available in the outdoor dining but you have to pay for it in an hourly basis.

*SUPERBOWL PASTA*

We picked ANGEL HAIR POMODORO (Php 235.00) for our pasta.

It’s an angel hair pasta tossed with fresh diced roma tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil and red sauce.

This is the most critical pasta pick for me because if the pasta itself isn’t good, there is no way I will surely like it. At National Sports Grill, the pasta was great. The texture of the pasta was exceptional – just what I was looking for. But the sauce was just satisfactory. You can distinguish diced tomatoes blanketing your noodles, but I didn’t find it impressive. The serving was big but we didn’t gobble into it that much maybe because it wasn’t served warm. I don’t know how long it took the waiters to place it out of the pan before it was served to our table. I wasn’t really amazed by this one.

We also ordered CHICKEN PARMESAN WITH PENNE PASTA (Php 425.00)

It’s a choice of red or white sauce to top our breaded chicken breast with melted cheese and penne pasta plus garlic bread on the side.

The breaded boneless chicken breasts were cooked tender, but their taste were simply neutral. They're pale, and better cooked to golden brown. I was not able to savour the red sauce we requested on top of it before melting cheese. Oh well, the cheese on top of it added a little flavor to the chicken. This may have tasted good if it was served warm. Tssss

The penne pasta was good. But I don’t know why they don’t serve the pasta straight from the pan. Anyway, the penne pasta didn’t lose its smooth tubular shape. They’re perfect. And the texture? Al dente! They truly know how to cook their noodles. The sauce was hearty but the taste was just like the home-cooked red sauce. Nothing remarkable on the sauce. It didn’t taste bad either. I just pondered that melted cheese on top of the pasta would have added that exceptional tang. (I don’t think National Sports Grill fails to serve good pasta, only serve the pasta hot from the pan next time).

*SUPERBOWL PIZZA*

Pizza monsters ofcourse ordered pizza: PEPPERONI PIZZA (Php 265.00).

The waiter said this is their best seller pizza. It’s a four cheese pizza topped with zesty pepperoni slices.

Nothing wowed or offended – just the right taste. The cheese and crust were nothing special. Maybe because I am not a fan of underbaked crust and the cheese was just like those home-style pizza cheese topping. I only found one great aspect of this pizza, less greasy!

*MAIN EVENT MEALS*

STRIKE & SPARE RIBS (Minor League – Php 315.00; Major League – Php 415.00)

Major league was enough for all of us to share: two strips of grilled spareribs marinated in their signature sauce. Served with garlic rice, coleslaw and fruit of the day (watermelon then), it’s sure a big serving. 3 persons can share this plate. The spareribs were tender and I loved the sauce. Yum! The pork spareribs were perfectly marinated and grilled, and obviously carefully cooked in medium heat. It’s as if during the grilling process, the delicious sauce was brushed to the pork which added moisture, reduced burning, and loaded lots of flavor to the pork spare ribs. While relishing the spare ribs, I know that NSG gave enough justice to its quite expensive price.

The garlic rice was a real small portion but you can always fill your tummy with the coleslaw served in a fresh cabbage bowl. That serving of coleslaw looked really cute :)

KARATE CHOPS (Minor League – Php 315.00; Major League – Php 415.00)

Another major league: two grilled pork chops marinated in teriyaki sauce. Served with garlic rice, coleslaw, buttered corn kernels, fruit (watermelon) and BBQ sauce. This tasted fantastic also. Still worth the price (but strike spare ribs captured my heart best haha). The pork chops were also perfectly grilled and marinated and the teriyaki sauce echoed in every bite.

The garlic rice was of the same portion as in strike spareribs but you can always satisfy your bellies with the coleslaw plus the corn kernels.

CHICKEN BREAST PLATTER (Php 385.00)

It’s actually a choice of cajun, BBQ or Pico de Gallo on top of the boneless chicken breast. We chose Pico de Gallo. It’s served with buttered corn kernels, firecracker fries, coleslaw, fruit (watermelon) & garlic cheese toast.

Although cooked to perfection, the grilled chicken breast lacked flavor. It’s as if only salt seasoned the chicken. The pico de gallo topping didn’t improve the taste of the chicken. In the end, we just had to munch on its overwhelming sides: the fries, corn kernels, coleslaw, watermelon, and garlic bread – they all tasted great.

*STADIUM REFRESHMENTS*

Strawberry Milkshake (Php 175.00) and Fresh Green Mango Shake (Php 125.00)

My strawberry milkshake was good and I loved it because it wasn't a “diabetic-coma” milkshake. Just the right amount of sugar plus lots of milky flavor. Boyfriend described his fresh green mango shake as “just okay.” Though both drinks tasted good, they are obviously overpriced.

You will spend big if you decide to dine at National Sports Grill. Most in their menu are overpriced except for their main event meals.

Service is great as well but one objection: their waitresses expose their tummies all the time. The waitresses’ uniforms don't suit the sports ambiance. I don’t just see the point because they can always wear decent jerseys :)

The place has a real sporty feel. If you’re a big fan of sports and wants to be always tuned in to the latest sports craze while dining, this is just the right place for you.

**National Sports Grill Bar**
Products: All-American Appetizers, Salads, Sandwiches, Hamburgers, Pizzas, Alcoholic & non-alcoholic specialty drinks, Domestic & international beer, Refillable soda and iced tea.

Location: Level 3, Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center, Makati City, Philippines

Contact Numbers: +632 728 4126
Website: http://www.nsg.ph/

About Me

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About the blogger:

SHERIZZA ANN DELA CRUZ BRONDO

An Electronics Engineer but a frustrated chef at heart. A technology enthusiast and event planner in her own right. A certified food adventurer, an amateur gourmet photographer, and a newbie writer out of boredom --- food blogging made way for three things she love to come in full circle.

Restaurant Reviews

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EAT & GO RESTAURANT (Philippines)

THE CREAMERY RESTO AND ICE CREAM BAR (Philippines)

MANILA BAY CRUISE BUFFET DINNER (Philippines)

RED KIMONO (Philippines)


SECRET RECIPE (Philippines)

PEPPER LUNCH (Philippines)

SWEET BELLA Cakes and Pastries Dessert Bar (Philippines)

HOUSE OF LASAGNA (Philippines)

NATIONAL SPORTS GRILL (Philippines)

Contact Me / Disclosure

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This blog is a personal blog written and edited by me. For questions about this blog, please contact asinfulappetite@gmail.com.

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The owner of this blog is not compensated to provide opinion on food products, dining services, restaurant esthetics and promos, and various other topics. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely mine. I claim to be expert on Recipes and Restaurant Reviews and I will only endorse products, restaurants, recipes, and services that I believe, based on my expertise, are worthy of such endorsement.

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Recipes

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Almost all my recipes are inspired by my dad who cooks great -- well okay, just a few changes, plus I always go for the taste, and never relied on ratio cooking (3 cups of soy sauce = 2 cups of vinegar, etc).

Here at my food blog, I would like to see my readers' recipes! Would you like your recipe to be published here? Please submit it and I will publish it with your name and country from where you are.

Email me your recipe (together with clear photos of ingredients and the finish product plus a short story behind your recipe, and ofcourse your name and contact details) at asinfulappetite@gmail.com

"Mere listings of ingredients as in recipes, formulas, compounds, or prescriptions are not subject to copyright protection. However, when a recipe or formula is accompanied by substantial literary expression in the form of an explanation or directions, or when there is a combination of recipes, as in a cookbook, there may be a basis for copyright protection."

So remember these guidelines before submitting your recipes:

1. If you're modifying someone else's recipe, it should be called "adapted from".

2. If you change a recipe substantially, you may be able to call it your own. But if it's somewhat similar to a publisher recipe, you should say it's "inspired by", which means that you used else's recipe for inspiration, but changed it substantially.

3. If you change three ingredients, you can in most instances call the recipe yours.

LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOUR RECIPES SOON! :)

And look forward to my Pinoy cooking inspired by my dad. I just need to spend more time in our kitchen :)