RESTO RAVE ❤ Pork heaven at Paradise Dynasty Legend of Xiao Long Bao
After the lovely dinner we had at Asian Fashion Law’s the night before (future post on the yummy home-cooked meal!) wherein we were talking about how Filipinos in Jakarta are so crazy about pork that the mere whisper of pork gets us all hot and bothered. Haha! It was no surprise that the next day TD and I were definitely craving for… you guessed it… PORK! So TD did some research and found that there was a resto that served pork in the mall we were going to, Plaza Senayan. Pictures of what we had after the jump!
Read MoreDIPLO MOMENT ♕ An evening with former President Ramos
A couple of weeks ago Former President Fidel V. Ramos (FVR) was in town to give a speech. And TD had the privilege of being his “close in.” TD picked him up at the airport in the wee hours of the morning and got home at 3 am then was up again to pick up FVR at 5am for his 6am golf game with some Ambassadors. TD was really amazed that he was able to play golf with only one hour of sleep… and they even played the first couple of holes under the rain. Wow what energy! Anyway on his last evening I was lucky enough to be invited to the small dinner for him at Crystal Jade.
Read MoreJAKARTA FINDS ✽ Royce Chocolate in Jakarta
OMG Royce Chocolate is in Jakarta?!? How did I not know this sooner??? It’s my absolute favorite chocolate in the world! This is some seriously luxurious chocolate. TD calls it badass Japanese chocolate. It’s definitely not for everyday consumption because it also comes with that “badass Japanese price” (quoted from our friend K) LOL!
Read MoreGot something in the mail!
Got something I’ve been waiting for in the mail last week! Sorry for such a late posting Mia! I was really excited to get these super cute chalkboard clothespins all the way from Bangkok, Thailand after reading about them in here on Mia’s blog Matter of Taste.
Read MoreRESTO RAVE ❤ DiploDinner at Sanur Seafood Restaurant
After one of the meetings TD’s colleagues offered to treat for dinner at Sanur Seafood Restaurant. We were with Ambassador Nena Manalo who is one fascinating individual – she is so interesting and has so many experiences! It was an unforgettable night of listening to her “war stories” and really yummy Chinese-style seafood! Everything we ordered was so yummy!
Read MoreJAKARTA FINDS ✽ Stylish living at Kare Jakarta
Did you know that the famous KARE Design - uber stylish home decor and furniture – is in Jakarta? It’s my favorite place to search for clocks (their clocks are cheaper than ACE hardware clocks AND more stylish!) and other statement/accent pieces for the home. I find that KARE is better value for money than Informa or Index because all the items are designed and styled to catch attention. (This is not where to go for basics!) You guys are in for photo blog treat! I took pictures of everything that caught my eye.
Read MoreRESTO RAVE ❤ The Butcher Steak Restaurant
I’m not fond of steak, but like all men TD is. I can have it in small bites & appreciate the taste of high quality steak so I was totally game to try out The Butcher at Gandaria City Mall. This resto only uses US Certified Meat. Pictures using my iPad after the jump!
Read MoreTHIRSTY THURSDAY ☽ Bluegrass Bar and Grill
Last weekend we went out for some food and drinks. It’s been a while since we’ve gone out for drinks – not since the Internations monthly party at Otel Lobby I think! So it was nice to go somewhere new and meet new people. Pictures of the food & drinks after the jump!
Read MorePARTY ON ❊ Potluck Get-together
Last April we decided to host a potluck get together to catch up with friends and to introduce some new ones to each other and to TD. It was also how TD wanted to celebrate his birthday. Something super low key and casual. It was so much fun to introduce my blog friends like Chuzai Living and Asian Fashion Law to my cooking demo friends and to some Pinoy friends. It was wonderful how everyone gelled together. We had a lot of fun and I hope we have another one again in the future!
Read MorePARTY ON ❊ Welcome Chuzai Baby Boy
I’ve had the pleasure of being invited to 2 welcome parties for ChuzaiLiving‘s baby the past week. The first one hosted by A of StumbleAbroad blog who has to be the most fabulous host ever! Seriously the party looked like it had been planned by a professional party organizer. Unfortunately I forgot to bring my camera in all my rush. I hope to see pictures of it in Kaho’s blog soon! The second party was hosted by the beautiful mommy herself the other day and it was beautiful, as with everything that Kaho does! Loved the gorgeous light blue + white theme ! Check out the pictures after the jump.
Read MorePROUDLY FILIPINO ❂ Fino Leatherware 2
You would never believe what my most popular blog post is (most number of hits) – aside from “Sergio Ramos’ Girlfriend” that is. It’s my post on FINO leatherware! People from all over the world are searching for their website. Unfortunately they don’t have one. They have limited designs and quantities of their bags that are only sold in their Manila shops. FINO is on my must-visit-list every single time I go home. Every. Single. Time. So if you are going to Manila I highly recommend that you visit one of their shops. Locations & pictures of some more of my FINO Finds after the jump.
Read MoreTRAVEL DIARIES ✈ My Manila Hitlist
I am making this list for friends who are visiting or moving to Manila. If you are going to Manila to visit for a few days I hope this helps you decide where to go for shopping and where to eat. Manila is a great place for shopping. If you know where to look, it’s unbelievably cheap! There is also a lot of great food to be had. If you have more questions feel free to drop me a comment. I will be adding to this list as I think of more things. This is just off the top of my head. =)
Read MoreRESTO RAVE ❤ Ten Japanese Cuisine
To welcome friends who had just moved to Jakarta, a few friends and I got together for dinner at the Japanese resto in front in the posh Pakubuono Residences condominiums. A few pictures after the jump, which I took using my Canon point and shoot camera.
DIPLO DINING ♨ Serving Spoon Rest and Ladle Stand
One of the things I noticed in the recent dinner party we hosted was that I didn’t know where to place the serving spoons while the lids on the different dishes were on (to keep them warm). I remembered the super cute serving spoon rest that my best friend had for her rice paddle or rice scoop. What a practical idea! The serving spoon rest kept food off the table, while allowing her to keep the rice covered so that it stays nice & piping hot (best way to have rice!).
Read MoreBALI TRAVEL DIARIES ✈ Flapjaks Brunch in Sanur
Someone mentioned to us that Flapjaks had yummy pancakes and since it was walking distance from our hotel in Sanur - AND we were ravenous after waking up late we decided to try it out.
Read MoreBack from a really quick trip home
Hi there! I am back from a super quick trip home! I’m enjoying the ginormous green mango my friend, Benj, gave us after our road trip to Batangas for a beach wedding. It’s grown in his own home, its organic and it’s as big as my face literally haha! (Click here to see proof!) Glad I bought some Bagoong (A Filipino shrimp paste condiment) in Manila to go with it. It’s how we traditionally eat green mangoes – the salty shrimps is the perfect contrast to the sour tangy taste of the mango! YUUUUUM!
Read MoreDIPLO DINING ♨ Sauced Measuring Wine Glass
Hi guys! You know I am a sucker for Fred & Friends products. Guests attending a dinner party at my home, inevitably ask my where I got what and usually it’s all items from Fred & Friends. I love their clever products that take ordinary items to another level. Right now I am dreaming of this Sauced Measuring Wine Glass – it’s perfect for the OC wine drinker haha!
Read MoreDIPLO DINING ♨ Fred and Friends Half-Pint Creamer
I am obsessed with all things Fred & Friends. And I’ve eyed this Fred and Friends Half-Pint Creamer for a couple of years now. I told myself many reasons not to buy it (it’s too expensive, it’s so easily breakable, etc.) but after years of hearing me pine after this little baby, TD finally bought me one when it was on sale at Debenhams Senayan City! Woohoo!
Read MoreDIPLO HOME ♖ Media Wall Teaser
This project has been a more than a year in the making. It started with brainstorming on what bookshelves I can design that can hold the most books, occupy the least space and use the least amount of wood (so that it will cost tell) – YET still be stable and not fall over or crash with the weight of all our books (TD and I love our books!).
Read MoreJAKARTA FINDS ✽ Bargain hunter’s heaven INACRAFT FAIR
To excite you about the upcoming INACRAFT FAIR 2012, I’m writing about my finds at the INACRAFT FAIR 2011 which is the most massive fair in Jakarta I’ve ever attended – even more massive than anything I’ve seen in the Philippines even! (And I attend a lot of these!) We went for 2 days yet we didn’t even get to explore the entire thing. It was THAT massive!
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