maligayang tati

thought i'd share with you the first of 2 major celebrations you missed out on...

here's our little tati's first birthday party.

good job on the pompoms!

highlight of the party was the lunch created by jj yulo... here's the menu.

some chicharon and atsara (not in photo)...

"empanatatis" ala empanadas from ilocos

the super yummy lechon with pinadine sauce...

cookies and shots of melon milk for dessert...

here are the cute stools that were also giveaways for the kids! li'l stelly has the elmo one.

the adults got hopia, something that Milan craved for when she was preggo with Tati.

Hopia like it!

how sweet it is to be loved!

i missed you at my last (?) shower. what a pretty party!

the hors d'ouevres...

breaded eggplant with chorizo panacotta...

foie gras on ensaymada and balsamic reduction (!)...

prizes for the games :)

the bootiful buffet...

with our fave dessert...

games...

my prizes (to match your hat :) )...

giveaways...

all in anticipation for...

*grateful*

mercato centrale

beer battered dory with chips and garlic mayo (with probiotic mango banana smoothie!)


us beef tapa with scrambled eggs and rice


jasmine rice, garlic potatoes and creamy chicken with kalamansi green tea


bread pudding with 3 little spoons (heehee)


let's go back! :)

xiao long bao

i thought it can't get any better than this: chili crab xiao long bao.

then, i saw this boarded up resto...

chickout the xiao long bao versions...

shwoaaah... long bao.

buffant buffet

twinpopbro and i went to this party recently...

it had an uber cool set-up

and the MOST beautiful buffet i've ever seen.

if i remember right, the hostess (when she was still an nyc caterer) did service martha stewart!

the whole table was topped with a thin mirror which served as the main platter as well..

everything was nonchalantly scattered -- even the forks... with herbs sprinkled on them!

the whole spread was a feast for the eyes!

it was almost a sin to eat from it!

here's the flamboyant hostess showing her creation.

and here's her grand daughter who seems to take after her spunk.

*burp*

flip, flop, filipino

a few nights ago, i received these special filipinas collection havaianas:

it was the company's way of honoring "filipino icons who inspire other filipinos." *touched*

speaking of filipino, i just remembered sharing with you our independence-day dvd-day that you missed.

although the movie was japanese, the snacks were all pinoy.

even the remote control was "themed"

the theme went on until merienda time...

with matching chismosa palengkera doll.

mabuhay!