Tuding's

If you're from the south I bet you've either heard of or even tried one of the three branches they have (muntinlupa, pacita, binan). Last night was my return to Tuding's. I haven't eaten at this place for quite sometime since it became out of my way. Since we were in the area, might as well eat here. They have now occupied the adjacent lot (foremerly a family ktv bar/restaurant) and they now have a lot more space for tables and chairs. They also added Tapsi, Toci, and I think Bangsi to their menu (wasn't really paying attention since all I wanted was the Pork chop. haha!)

After ordering my usual Porck chop, fried egg with fried rice (extra rice and egg please) mixed crushed chili to catsup (for that added zing) and had my fill. Eventhough it's just a simple meal but it just has that extra something that makes you come back.

The Sizzling Pepper Steak

We recently tried out the new steak house that just opened at Festival Mall Alabang. It's called The Sizzling Pepper Steak (owned and operated by Teryaki Boy Group Inc.). It's a cross between japanese style cooking with western steak. The place has the same feel like Sango Master Burger. It has large LCD tv's showing how to properly cook the steak and maintain its taste. It's because they serve it almost instantly that you have a part in cooking your food. I also read in the menu (before saying to myself "oh sh*t! the menus' written in japanese!" - good thing it had translations at the bottom. hahaha!) that their hot plate plays a role in properly cooking the steak.

After taking a long hard look at the menu I decided to order Fresh Mango shake and Katsuni (breaded pepper steak with scrambled eggs cooked around it served with their special sauce topped with onion leeks) while my wife ordered Teryaki Hamburg and Iced Tea.

The food was very filling and I enjoyed it. I just wish that I didn't have a snack before we ate. I was stuffed after our meal.

McDonald's Twister Fries

Thanks to the showing of Ice Age 3, McDonald's has again added the twister fries to their menu. Now you could order the twister fries with their Icy Blue Sprite Float. And if you order a double cheeseburger, Big Mac, or a Quarter pounder I guarantee that you'll feel full (unless your more than six feet tall and around 200 pounds. hehehe).

As of now, i'm still fighting the urge to go back to a McDonald's near me because i've been eating this for almost everyday since it came back. hahaha!!

Imus Park - reinvented

Actually, this should have been posted a month ago but i've been quite busy. The old park had an old type of setting with the old spanish thing going on and it was quite pleasant. Now, there is a flagpole in the middle, the park benches are replaced with steel benches, the monument has been revamped and the whole floor is a big Philippine flag.

Personally, I still liked the old one setting. It felt more cozy than this new theme. Change is inevitable we learn to accept it.

Jollibee Delivery

It's been quite sometime since I last ordered from Jollibee to be delivered to my house. It's because there are two joints near my house. Unfortunately, this afternoon we were had a call that the office will be up for inspection. I called Jollibee's delivery number for Cavite, got my details, ordered and asked if I was paying cash or by credit card. I said by credit card, then a follow-up question came up -- Visa or Mastercard. I answered Mastercard. After more or less 30 mins our orders arrived. I was waiting how I should pay (although I had an idea when I paid in True Value, they had the GPRS swiper). After putting our order on the nearest table he pulledout the -- wireless swiper. We had a bit of trouble because Globe's signal (the swiper is connected thru Globe) is a bit on the weak side these past few days and had to swipe the card a couple of times before it went thru. Overall I liked the payment options that Jollibee is now offering (I also heard pizza hut or was it shakey's (?) has this offer but Citibank cards only) since I rarely have cash. Sad thing is the fries were a bit soggy since it was packed in the box while still hot.

First Day High

Today was the first day of school for my son. When we got to school he was very quite after the teacher found him a seat and he had the face that's almost ready to cry. Good thing he didn't. I wasn't worried until the teacher told all the parents to wait outside the classroom? Wait! Did she just said wait outside? The whole room had curtains over the windows and I didn't really now how to look after my kid. Oh well, all the parents were ushered outside and we were just told that if ever our kids would cry we would be called. Walked past a couple of windows till I saw one that one window had its curtain blown every now and then. I got to see what my son was doing. I was surprised that he was behaving himself unlike the other kids that kept running around the room while another was crying looking for her mom and dad.

Not 30 mins has passed and one of the kids already opened his lunch box and started eating his snack! Since it was the first day the teacher let it go and also asked the other students if they would like to eat their snacks and mostly said yes. Got a chance to get back inside and help my son out with his snack. Later, the parents were ushered out again. More than an hour later, I peeked back what was happening inside and the teacher was I think teaching them to read and after which they were asked to get their pencils and papers out. They were taught to write something in their notebooks or on the paper. (when we got home I looked at my son's notebook and he actually wrote number 1 plus scribbles and on the next page drew a couple of circles in order.) After two hours the bell rang and school was out. My sons first day of school is over and he seemed to enjoy it. Tomorrow i'll be bringing my PSP to kill my boredom since not once did he look for me. Kids do grow up fast.

Mrs. Fields Chewy Fudge

Before, whenever I was craving for Mrs. Fields cookies I had to run to the nearest Price Smart Shop (now called S&R). Until my dad got tired of paying for the annual fees of the membership card I had no other way to buy the box of 10s of the oh so soft Milk Chocolate cookies. (well, i could also go to the Mrs. Fields stalls but it had a different feel to it). Recently though, the local groceries started selling the cookies in packs and in different flavors (oatmeal raisin, milk chocolate, chewy fudge, and the one with peanuts). What I liked about this is now i've got the option how many of which I would get plus I could store it at the house and eat it whenever I felt like it. Unlike if you bought in the Mrs. Fields stall it's not packed in foil and have to consume it almost immediately.

On the downside, i'm beginning to crave more and more for the chewy fudge. Which is sooooo sweet and the chocolate almost melts in my hand while eating eat. Plus its chewy which what I like with cookies and it doesn't have that dry taste to it. The question now is, will I have the will power to fight the urge?