Breaking The Hiatus

I am in a middle of hiatus.  I recently celebrated my birthday and I guess this is the proverbial time to make a life assessment as to where the life I have chosen has taken me, hence the vacation.  But I feel the need to dish out a quick update and a small peek for the shape of things to come.

I maybe on a hiatus but believe it or not, I always find myself setting up my cameras, tripods, and other things needed for a shoot in the middle of my so-called-vacation.  So, basically I’m still on a roll except that my online life is into a halt.  Well, except right now.

Cha Dao Tea Place

Milk Tea is probably one of the drinks that will never go out of fashion, just like coffee. That is why it isn’t surprising that a lot of milk tea shop is sprouting offering variants flavors and new takes on teas. Just like most of you, I am one of those who got bitten by this craze and luckily, some of the milk tea shops I have tried never fail to satisfy me. One of them is Cha Dao Tea Place.

I was given a chance to try Cha Dao’s offering so I invited my friend Chris, to join me as I visit their branch in Kapitolyo Pasig City. It was raining hard the time we paid a visit but I noticed that plenty of customers still come and go although soaking wet just to grab their favorite milk tea flavor at Cha Dao.

Californiaberry

After weeks of continuous rain and series of typhoon, I find it refreshing to be awaken with the slightly warm touch of sun rays on my face for days now.   Sunbeam peeking through my window every morning is always a lovely sight hinting a promise of a beautiful day ahead. 

Though I could sometimes complain by the harshness of warm weather, I’d rather take it as a way to view things as a glass half full instead of half empty.  Yes, heat can be downright uncomfortable, but it is during the hottest days that I get to enjoy some of my favorite treats most.  One of them is Californiaberry’s Frozen Yogurt.

Known as the only frozen yogurt chain in the country to guarantee 100% nonfat, Californiaberry still never fails to satisfy foodies like me when it comes to indulging in a healthy and refreshing frozen yogurt alongside other products which does not only satisfy, but delight as well.

An Invite to The Lighter Side of Raw 4: The Thai Spice of Life with Chef Asha Peri

After a healthful month-long stay in Thailand, Raw Chef and Instructor Asha Anahata Peri is back to conduct a two-day workshop called The Lighter Side of Raw 4: The Thai Spice of Life this coming October 22 – 23, 2011.

Thai Spice of Life is the fourth of the 10 weekend workshops that offers a unique experience that does not just focus on raw food preparations, but on attaining wellness as well.

Charlie's Grind & Grill

Let me start this post with a confession.  I eat like a man. 

Yesterday was my birthday and almost half of the text messages greetings I got reminded me of that fact. 

“To the lady who eats like a man, happy birthday! Delicious years ahead!” Most of the text messages sounded like that.  Most of them came from guy friends who once upon a time got their fair share of moments of defeat for having the guts to challenge me in some trivial eating contests. Philly Cheese Steak eating contest, to be specific.

If I am a different person, I may get offended, but I always take honor of the fact that I can beat most of my guy friends in an eating contest like it’s nobody’s business.   Case in point, most of their defeating moments happened at Charlie’s Grind & Grill.  Equipped with zest for challenges and a reliable appetite, I on the other hand always emerge triumphant gastronomically.