Weekend Loot - 05.15.10

Hello my bloggie readers! It's time again for another weekend loot!

1. Parisian Jr. Wedge PhP 699.75

The last time I bought a pair on Parisian was years, years ago, prolly my highschool days. And hey, they have improved a lot! They've got great styles specially those with heels. For a fact, they always run out of the usual sizes -- 7 and 8. Not sure though of their quality or how long this pair would lasted me but with the price and style, it's a steal already!

2. Avon Naturals Energizing 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner Php 99

This is on a discounted price, originally at PhP 130. What captured me to buy this is the smell.. mango and ginger! I rarely find a mango scent shampoo so with no doubt I order this. Promise to do a review about it soon.

3. Paganini Hair Comb around Php 65

I know I have a lot of good combs already but I love the color of it!!!

4. Love The One You're With PhP 299

Bought another one at Bestsellers, a book by Emily Giffin. I'm actually trying to grow my book compilation by at least buying once a month. My Sophie Kinsella collection is already completed. Hopefully, I can have my own dream library! :)

5. Pink Stuff

Hello Kitty notebook and Pink pens bought at Bestsellers too!

Wishing you guys a great weekend ahead! :)

FOOD: President's Tea House

Do you love Chinese food? Well, the BF does! So once in a while we try to dine on different Chinese restaus to savor and discover which ones serves the authentic taste! This time, it's President's Tea House located at SM North Edsa Annex which originally started in Binondo. We wanted to try it for a long time now until yesterday the BF's really craving for Sweet and Sour Pork. 

On the table

• Complimentary Tea

Forgot to ask what kind of tea.

• Bottomless Iced Tea PhP 75

Just the normal Lipton iced tea. Bleeeh!

• Four Season Shake PhP 95

I can only taste 2 fruits in here -- pineapple and watermelon! But I like it, refreshing and perfect for summer.

• Sweet and Sour Pork PhP 250

Just the regular serving which they say is good for 2-3 persons. But for us it's not enough haha. The BF was really satisfied with it though.

• Yang Chow Fried Rice PhP 220

What's a Chinese food trip without this? :) Again, this is the regular serving. You can never go wrong, very good by itself. Has a lot of shrimps in it.

The staff are superb, very attentive to our needs and serves fast actually. No need to ask them for a refill of our iced tea. Ambiance is good too! But I tell you, their background music is so funny! Chinese songs to the max! Haha, of course you won't understand it unless you can speak their language. Service charge not yet included so you need to reserve for some tip. This is not an issue actually if you got good service, ayt?

Next time, we'll try more of their dishes like the lettuce wraps and roast duck. Nevertheless, we did satisfy our cravings! Instant date too. :)

*Taken by HTC HD Mini so please excuse the not-so-clear photos.

PRESIDENT'S TEA HOUSE

2/F SM City North Edsa Annex

Quezon City

Para Sa'Yo Mama

Para sa panahong ako'y iyong inalagaan at iningatan

Para sa panahong ako'y iyong binantayan

Para sa mga beses na ako'y iyong tinawagan upang siguraduhing ako'y ligtas at masaya, na ang tangi mo lang maririnig ay "Ma sige na, mamaya na lang."

Para sa mga araw na mas pinipili ko pang kausapin ang ibang tao kaysa kwentuhan ka ng mga nangyari sa buong araw ko

Para sa bawat paalala mo na iniisip kong mali

Para sa lahat ng sinakripisyo mo maibigay mo lang lahat ng naisin ko

Para sa lahat ng paghihirap na para sayo sapat na ang mga halik at yakap namin sa'yo

Para sa pagmamahal mo na alam kong kahit kailan ay 'di ko mapapantayan

Maraming salamat po!

Ma, hindi ko man mapadama sayo buong taon ang tunay na halaga mo sa buhay ko, sana sa araw na to mapasaya kita kahit minsan sa buhay mo. Ngayong kaya ko na, sisiguraduhin kong ikaw naman ang bida! Mahal na mahal kita at ipinagmamalaki kong ikaw ang Mama ko!

Supermarket Finds

Shopping time is girl's "Me Time," do you agree? Even when I'm just lining up in the supermarket aisle, I still feel giddy-goody. :) Here are some of my supermarket finds recently. *Photo loaded*

• Oishi Marty's Baconnette Strips

Potato that is deep-fried and made to look and taste like bacon! I think this is a follow-up of their oh so famous Marty's Cracklin' wherein they used peas to look like real chicharon. Hence, making it cholesterol-free. For me, their Chicharon is still the best. I find Baconnette Strips nothing but a bag of potato chips in bacon flavor. But my family likes it. Weird me :)

• Oishi Gourmet Picks Potato Chips Kimchi Flavor

I can compare this to Lays from the packaging size to the quality of chips but on a lesser price (half the price of Lays to be exact). This is a hit for me because it's a bit spicy, slightly sweet and tangy. They really got the smell and taste of Kimchi!

• Lucky Me! Jjamppong Noodles in Pouch

Again, another spicy food. Jjamppong is a Korean noodle with seafood and vegetable soup. Lucky Me!'s version is obviously not authentic and artificial color laden but this is perfect for times when you just want to warm your tummy instantly.

Notice how many very-dehydated vegetables and seafood they include in the pouch? Men, what can you expect in our country? Sheeesh! ;)

• Quaker Oats Oatmeal Cookie Apple Cinnamon and Honey Nuts

I've tasted these cookies from Quaker before it hit our country and I like their Apple Cinnamon. It has another variant which has Raisins but I never loved raisin, ever. Quaker Granola is good too but I haven't find it yet in our supermarket shelves. A very healthy alternative for breakfast or afternoon snack.

• Oreo Original and Strawberry Creme

Who doesn't like Oreo? Their Double Stuff is the one I really like but it's always OOS.

You see more food manufacturers are going to the healthier food trend but just a reminder, though they're claiming they use vegetables on your chips you can't hide its very high salt content. Better share it with your family and have that instant bonding time! :)