WAFU RESTAURANT

Sunday evening, we wanted to try out a new Japanese restaurant in Greenhills named WAFU  meaning "Japanese Style".  Been hearing a lot of positive feedback about this place so we were pretty excited to go there.

As you enter, immediately you'll notice the high ceiling, lotus pod shaped seating and overall contemporary feel of the restaurant.  There are shelves displaying bottles of sake and sake barrels.  Busy night and we had to wait a few minutes for a table.  The receptionists at the entrance were friendly however I hoped they were gracious enough to offer us a chair and the menu to check their selections while waiting.

Looks very modern, the lotus pod seats are ideal for dates or small group of friends.  There is a second floor which will be the future Teppanyaki area. This we've got to try once they have their Grand opening very soon.  They also have a room on the 2nd flr, for private parties of 10-15 persons.

Product Review: Browlash Ex Water Strong Liquid Eyeliner

When I was at the 4th Mega Brands Sale, I checked out the make-up stalls hoping for good finds.  And find I did!!

Smile, the name of the owner of one of the stalls, was very accommodating and friendly.  I got the Konjac Sponges from her.  Then this caught my eye.  It's an eyeliner made in Japan.  Having really oily eyelids, I need an eyeliner that glides smoothly with just a swipe, dries up fast to avoid smudging and would last long.  So I took the Browlash Ex and did a test on my eyelids and I got so excited!

This product is really good.  It has a felt tip, is very easy to put on and dries up very fast.  One swipe gave me a smooth line. Staying power is also good.  From shopping at the mall until I got home (which was about 6 hrs), it was still very much intact and not a smudge in sight.  

Thanks Smile for introducing me to this product.

So for those with oily eyelids like mine, this is a great buy!  

My YABU Experience

There has been so many blogs and reviews about this restaurant with such positive feedback one can not help but really try it.  I think , this is one of the Katsu houses in the Philippines (correct me if Im wrong) that has captured the stomachs of so many food lovers.

4th MEGA BRANDS SALE and my HAUL

Yesterday I went to Megamall's 4th Mega Brands Sale to check if there was anything I can splurge on.  This event showcases some major brands in the market , anything to apparels, shoes, make-up, bags, kids toys, baby stuff to home appliances, electronics and so much more at discounted prices.  I was so delighted to see some of my favorite brands giving big discounts.  So I am featuring my haul for this event.  Here are some pictures I took.

These colorful lanterns are just so cute.  Lampshades cost about Php 650 and the bigger ones cost Php 800 - Php 1000. Amazing discounts on Laptop bags and pouches as well.  Men's apparels like shirts and polos were everywhere.

5 Amazing Uses of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Olive oils described as ‘virgin’ are those that have been obtained from the original fruit without having been synthetically treated.

Olive oil has a large proportion of vitamins A, D, and K, as well as vitamin E, which is a key source of protein needed in the fight against free radicals. 

That is why EVOO ( as Rachel Ray calls it) have so many benefits and can be used in so many ways.

Here are 5 uses of EVOO which I would like to share

This is a new one I just found out recently.  Throw away those shaving cream with nasty chemicals and use EVOO instead. It leaves the skin soft and supple.

Since I walk barefoot most of the time at home, use flipflops when I'm outside, my feet really tend to dry up and even look nasty at times. EVOO again to the rescue.  Just massage all over the feet and this will soften the rough dry skin leaving it very silky smooth.  Do this every after taking a shower and at night before going to bed.

Tormented by dry nails and cuticles? Keep them moisturized by using EVOO. For those cracked nails, the oil can also strengthen it with regular use. Just massage EVOO on the nails which will keep them hydrated as well.  Can be used every morning and at night before sleeping.

Another great use for EVOO is for chapped lips. Just take a few drops of the oil and using your ring finger gently pat it on your lips as you would a lip balm.  This will make your lips really soft. Want to take it up a knotch? Mix a small amount of fine sugar with a little EVOO and use this as a lip scrub.  Scrub your lips before applying lipstick for an even finish. ( Don't forget to rinse the lips after scrubbing) This is a sure winner!

Lastly and my favorite of all is making use of EVOO for a home made body scrub. If you head to the spa these days for a body scrub or buy a fancy scrub at a beauty store, it will burn a hole in your wallet. Now the home made stuff is a lot cheaper, more eco friendly and chemical free.  Need I say more?

What you need to do is mix sugar and oil in the ratio of 2 parts sugar to 1 part Extra Virgin Olive oil.  Mix them together using a spoon in a clean plastic or glass container. If you want your scrub to smell amazing add a few drops of your favorite essential oils into the mixture and viola! There you have it, home made and ready to use.  

Now having smooth skin need not be too expensive anymore.  Try them and I'm sure you'll love it.  A certain delight for yourself!

Mom and Tina's Bakery Cafe

I was on my home from the gym yesterday when I decided to check out this bakeshop and restaurant called Mom and Tina's Bakery Cafe along Katipunan Ave.  The ambiance has a very nice welcome feel to it.  I like the blue and white motif on the walls, tables and chairs. Small touches of flowers on the tables and blue ceramic pots and plates decorations on the wall add to the country charm vibe.   Anyways here's my take on the food.

Since my favorite color is blue, I ordered their signature Blue Lemonade drink for Php 75 bottomless. It did not disappoint.  I soooo love this!  It's refreshing minty taste with just the right sweetness and sour mix makes it oh so comforting.

Next I ordered their Pumpkin Soup for only Php55.  This was served with a piece of garlic roll, not bad for its price.  It has just the right creaminess and flavor, yummy.

Then the Ceasar salad for Php155. The quantity served was just right for myself which is good (waste not!) Although I would have liked if they used romaine lettuce instead for this dish.  On a better note, the greens were very fresh and crisp.  The dressing just enough as to not overwhelm the entire dish topped with crunchy homemade croutons.

For the main dish, I ordered the Chicken Spinach Lasagna Php 185 which, according to the waiter, is one of their pasta bestsellers.  This was too rich and heavy for my taste.  

The tomato sauce, even if it tasted good, was a bit oily.  I would also have wanted more spinach incorporated into the dish, it is called Chicken Spinach right?

Finally the dessert!!  This is another bestseller.  Called Dulce de Leche Butter cake was simply delicious.  The cake was buttery soft with the caramel in between just giving it the right amount of sweetness, a perfect way to end a heavy meal.

Mom and Tina's bakery cafe offers a lot of food choices for desserts, sandwiches, and also for main courses which are mostly reasonably priced.  That is why I am still keen on going back.  For my next visit, I will try other main courses like their US Steak, Roast Beef or the Salisbury steak and Roast Pork.  I will bring my hubby and kids next time to enjoy this bite of delight!

Mom and Tina's Bakery Cafe
Katipunan Ave, Quezon City

You say Ice Cream, I say Gelato

When I stepped inside Cafe Publico, I felt being transported to another world with their Italian / European inspired interiors.  The bright colored walls,  dark wood furniture create that cozy quaint ambiance which makes it the ideal place to spend time with friends and family.

Cafe Publico is known for serving the very famous "Italian dessert" aka Gelato.  They have over a dozen flavors to choose from with interesting names like Sophia Loren, Dirty Mint, Toothpaste, Black Samurai and many more...

Cafe Publico also serves other dishes. They have pasta, sandwiches and savory dips with crisps and also serve wine.  Unfortunately I wasn't able to taste these dishes for I was more attracted to those yummy Gelatos.  I had Limoncello and Vanilla Gelato and indeed they did not disappoint.  It was creamy, refreshing and overall tasted really good.

Gelatos are a splurge so worth it and I would definitely be back for more.
Please give it a try, it's worth the visit....and oh bring the kids of course!


Cafe Publico is located at Greenhills Shopping Center, San Juan

The best soup I've ever tasted!

How does it feel tasting the best soup ever?  Divine? Comforting? Ecstatic? 

Well, for me it was simply heaven.  I literally thanked God for that chance.  I, for one, am picky when it comes to soups.  I have tasted a lot in my lifetime.  This one tops them all in my book.  The Cream of Wild mushroom with Truffle soup by Aubergine Restaurant is nothing less than delicious with just the right finesse.  One serving is just not enough!  Definitely going back very soon.  

The Aubergine Restaurant is located at Fort Bonifacio, Taguig.