Tag Archives: food

Steaks from human feces, anyone?

Posted on July 21, 2011 by bong

NOW ISN’T THAT YUMMY?  I mean yucky? Eew. Apologies to those who happen to be munching on something while reading this blog post. We have one really smart Japanese scientist to thank for this. You don’t have to agree with my … Continue reading →

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Pleasant palate memory: Fazoli’s Chicken with Flavored Rice

Posted on August 14, 2009 by bong

I ACCOMPANIED my ex-girlfriend in Eastwood CityWalk the other night to scout for a place to treat to dinner her now ex-officemates in Philips-Consumer Lifestyle. †We arrived there about 8PM, and after quickly deciding on Something Fishy for the big … Continue reading →

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Giving cooking a new spin

Posted on May 8, 2009 by bong

† I WILL HARDLY pass for a Chef. †I do cook and I am quite good at it — I think. †Just don’t ask me to come up with the same recipe and expect exactly the same result as my … Continue reading →

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‘Fined’ Dining

Posted on March 8, 2009 by bong

I’VE ALWAYS wondered why ‘Fine Dining’ is called as such (have you?). What I couldn’t seem to reconcile in my simple mind is how come ‘fine dining’ is synonymous with ‘expensive’ when the dining is just, well, fine. A dinner … Continue reading →

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So-so lunch @ Seafood Island – Eastwood

Posted on February 6, 2009 by bong

I†HAD AN unplanned lunch date with my ex-girlfriend in Eastwood City last week (Thursday, Jan 30) when we went to pay for our condo dues in The Eastwood Excelsior. †It was past 12:00 o’clock noon when we got there so … Continue reading →

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After Milk, Honey from China is World’s next Food Safety Nightmare

Posted on January 12, 2009 by bong

† THIS WAS RECENTLY POSTED in BlueGenes by an ex-IBMer who is based in the US.† BlueGenes is the Yahoo Group of ex-IBM Philippines employees. I haven’t heard of it nor seen it in any of the regular/mainstream news sources … Continue reading →

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When the earth wouldn’t stand still, go for Thai food on a twilight

Posted on December 18, 2008 by bong

DECEMBER 9, a day after my ex-girlfriend and I commemorated the day she became my ex, we finally had time alone together and decided to celebrate by watching “The Day the Earth Stood Still” at IMAX in SM Mall of … Continue reading →

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Grilla-Pioneer hosts another ‘Blue Moon’ get-together

Posted on December 3, 2008 by bong

THERE WAS excitement in the air and the remnants of the Boys and Girls of P. Campa met again after only about five months since their last get-together in June 18 (See Blue Moon).† This is extra-ordinary indeed considering that … Continue reading →

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O Kitchen of Solace

Posted on November 14, 2008 by bong

† WE WENT to see Quantum of Solace, my ex-girlfriend and I, on its first day of showing last week at Greenbelt 3. I will not write a movie review about the latest James Bond thriller.† Suffice it to say … Continue reading →

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Andok-flavored ice-cold drinks, anyone?

Posted on September 19, 2008 by bong

I HAD A MEETING in Ortigas Center†on August 27 and I took the opportunity to touch base with two good friends, Karen and Aileen.† They were to meet for lunch in Mega Mall that day so I invited myself into … Continue reading →

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Lunch Date @ Zao Viatnamese Cafe (Eastwood City)

Posted on July 25, 2008 by bong

MY EX-GIRLFRIEND AND I went to Eastwood City two Saturdays ago to bring some documents in relation to our condo unit at the Eastwood Excelsior. After the photo-finish completion of our mission (we made it to the admin office of … Continue reading →

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Badjao Seafront, Puerto Princesa

Posted on April 19, 2008 by bong

IF YOU EVER visit Puerto Princesa in Palawan make sure to try Badjao Seafront. It is a restaurant along the shoreline, within five to fifteen minutes from any point in downtown Puerto Princesa City, built a few meters into the … Continue reading →

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