I have been trying to get rid of belly fat for a long time (no surprise here). The summer heat on the other hand, does not help in making me crave for something cool. Oftentimes I give in and have one of my favorite desserts with the family: Chowking halo-halo.
Halo-halo (from the word, halo = mix) is made up of shaved ice topped with cooked sweetened fruits. It is made sweeter with sugar and milk. More often than not it is topped with ice cream.
The last time we had halo-halo was last election (May 10) and we were disappointed. We were one of the last customers at the Chowking Circle C Congressional Avenue branch because it was almost closing time when we went there and the staff were busy cleaning up. This is where we have eaten a great majority of Chowking food and where the kids feel at home.
We ordered three halo-halo servings and when these were done, were made to sit on the counter for several minutes before it was served. If the hubby did not stand up to say these were probably ours, I don’t know how long we would have waited.
In other words, the shaved ice in the Chowking halo-halo melted and was very difficult to mix. Water from the shaved ice and the milk overflowed. The shaved ice stuck together, buo-buo. The Chowking halo-halo looked liked milky soup with ice.
Here’s proof:
Now compare that with this Chowking Halo-halo served right away, from Chowking TriNoma Food Court.
Big difference eh?
Tags: Chowking Circle C, Chowking Circle C Congressional branch, Chowking halo-halo, halo-halo
Now that country’s first (semi) automated election has come to pass, I am sure a lot have heaved a sigh of relief while some probably shook their heads in disbelief and started planning on how to amass to get back the money they spent. I know of people who need anti wrinkle cream because of so many problems and challenges they had to face for several months.
I for one am grateful that I do not need to listen to and watch TVC of empty promises and catchy tunes (that got one senator the highest votes among all candidates, merde!).
My choice for president didn’t win but I am glad the one who is leading the count is one I can agree with rather the one tailing behind him. To those who conceded, I salute you!
Tags: 2010 Philippine election, introspection, Philippine politics, Philippines, thoughts
We celebrate Mother’s day every second Sunday of May. One way to say “thank you” to our dearest moms. Those special people who we look up to as second moms, they may be our tita, grandma, mentor, teacher, or even our yaya deserve to know how much we appreciate and love them.
Though overlooked with their efforts mostly going unnoticed, anyone you’ve come to consider as a second mother has undoubtedly made an impact. Extend your sweetest thank-you’s to them – the same way that Toblerone will be honouring the unsung heroes of our everyday lives in a big celebration on October 20. And yes, your yaya, teacher and lola and all the other women whom you’ve regarded as your second moms—are invited to this event. In the meantime, make Mothers’ Day extra special for them by thanking them with Triangles. Thank them with Toblerone.
Be sure to log on to www.toblerone.com.ph and discover new ways to thank those 2nd moms on Mothers’ Day.
Tags: Mother's Day, Toblerone
I bought a book last Saturday, The Essential Walker’s Journal by Leslie Sansone.
Why not? I have been remiss with my usual walking habit and have gained unsightly bulges where these can’t be hidden. Need I say I need to learn more when it comes to maintaining the weight loss I had before? I think I do.
Browsing through the book/journal, I feel I can not do all the obligations written in the daily pages but then again, “no guts, no glory” and “No pain, no gain” should jump start my determination to walk the talk 😀
Tags: book, fitness, Leslie Sansone, The Essential Walker's Journal
Which one of these Social Media pages/sites do you use?
There’s more here.
Tags: blogging, internet, Social Media
The husband is a bit meticulous when it comes to buying men’s polo shirts.
He has a certain preference for a certain type of cloth. He prefers the hem to be straight especially since he is not fond of tucking in the shirt inside his pants. He even has a parameter for how long the shirt should be. He is not brand-conscious too, unlike other men.
I don’t believe only women have a hard time looking for what they like when shopping for clothes. Men have strong preferences too 🙂
Tags: clothes, shirts, shopping
