jin loves to eat

Thursday, May 5, 2011

jin loves to eat at home, March 21–April 10, 2011

Guess what Kim brought me from Mercato today?

MedChef’s Flourless White Chocolate Mango Torte

Life is sweet when your lil bro has a thoughtful girlfriend. Hehehe. Thank you, Kim! Smile

March 21, 12:08pm

Auntie Babie’s super yummy smoked bangus, garlic prawns, cauliflower, chayote

Dragon fruit, pear, apple, chico, mango

March 22, 12:06pm

Steamed lapu-lapu, garlic steamed prawn, mini choi sum, crabsticks

Dragon fruit, apple, mango, papaya, star apple, banana

March 23, 10:04am

Mushroom salpicao, steamed fish with scallions, ground pork omelet

March 23, 7:06pm

Auntie Babie’s super yummy smoked bangus. I just can’t get enough of it!!!

March 24, 10:59am

Fried pork chop, salmon fried rice, steamed bok choy

March 25, 12:09pm

Garlic butter shrimps, chicken barbecue, ham omelet, stir-fried pechay with crabmeat

Dragon fruit, pear, papaya, chico, mango, banana

March 26, 11:02am

Braised native chicken, steamed fish with scallions, Chinese pechay, rice

Melon, papaya, guava, dragon fruit, pomelo

March 26 to April 5 – Eating up a storm in Hong Kong

April 6, 11:43am

Sweet and sour chicken, barbecue chicken, garlic stir-fried celery

Pear, pomelo, guava, star apple, kiwi, chico, dragon fruit

Fresh orange juice

April 7, 9:06am

Dragon fruit, guava, pear, apple, mango

April 8, 7:18am

Sausage on herbed baguette

April 9, 10:46am

Black grapes, guava, apple, pear, mango, dragon fruit

Camote soup

April 10, 11:58am

Braised fish, pork and beans, mustard greens, mushrooms, squash, okra

Dragon fruit, melon, papaya, pear, apple

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

The Original Savory, Del Monte-Banawe Branch

I have a 20-year old cousin who is such a good and responsible kid. Ever since his mom lost to cancer a few years ago, he’s been helping run the family business and at the same time, finishing his bachelor’s degree.

This Savory Del Monte-Banawe branch is his little baby

I don’t usually come all the way out to the Banawe area, but because I quite like this cousin, I make a special effort. And I guess he likes me, too, because today he feeds me like he would feed the entire population of China.

And so, like a Terracotta warrior, I attack the food with vengeance.

Chicken and Corn Soup – flavor’s okay but there’s a bit too much cornstarch.
He promises to adjust it so expect a yummier version when you come visit.

Lumpiang Shanghai – OMG! *Insert fireworks here* This is the most delicious lumpiang Shanghai I have ever had. Super tasty filling wrapped in the crispiest and crunchiest skin.
I’m prepared to walk all the way from Paranaque to Banawe just for this.

And for this Kikiam, too. It’s so flavorful I never felt the need to dip it in the sauce.

The Pancit Canton, as you can see, is overflowing with fillings. I like the fishball pieces. Pancit palang, ulam na.

The Sweet and Sour Fish Fillet is a bit too overpowering, but if you pair it with rice,
then it’s a good meal.

I wish the yolk were runnier so I could mix it with the Fried Rice, but that’s just me.
Different folks, different strokes.

And of course, THE Original Savory Chicken. Look at how crisp the skin is.
I can never tire of eating this.

They sell mini snacks, too. I buy a pack of Choc-Nut for dessert. Hehe.

And look at what I found. Savory Hot & Spicy Chili Sauce! I wonder if this is available in all the other branches.

They deliver tenderness, tastiness and juiciness for free. What are you still waiting for?

The Original Savory Del Monte-Banawe Branch: 347 Del Monte Avenue, Quezon City, Philippines. Tel: +632-364-3292, +632-363-7851, +632-363-7852

Other Original Savory branches:

Escolta Branch: 201 Escolta Street, Sta. Cruz, Manila. Tel: 242-1443

Baclaran Branch: Unit 2 Russel Strip Mall, Roxas Blvd., corner Russel St., Baclaran. Tel: 833-5678

FB Harrison Branch: 2069 F.B. Harrison Street. corner Sta. Monica Street, Pasay. Tel: 496-7880

Mandaluyong Branch: Unit 6, BSA Commercial Bldg, Shaw Blvd. Tel: 534-5678

Makati Branch: 1 Constellation St., Bel-air Village, corner Makati Ave., Makati. Tel: 899-2288

Ortigas Branch: 2 Granada Street, Barangay Valencia, Ortigas. Tel: 721-0988

Sampaloc Branch: 714 Earnshaw St. cor. F. Cayco St, Sampaloc. Tel: 742-3493

Valenzuela Branch: Unit D, Gotaco II Building, 32 Mac Arthur Highway, Marulas, Valenzuela. Tel: 432-5678

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Branden Royce’s 1st Birthday Party at Gloria Maris

I remember visiting my good friend Wendy at her home a few days after she gave birth to little Royce. He was such a loooong baby boy. It seems like yesterday only.

And now he turns 1.

It’s a Mickey Mouse party!