Inspiration Board: College Girl
I had been so tense and nervous in the months leading up to college entrance test results, but now that I've finally received all of them, I realize I am heading off to college much sooner than I...
View ArticleMoving Forward: A Birthday Post
I turn another year older, today, and I'm hoping another year wiser too. Since earlier this month, Bianca has been asking me what I wanted for my birthday. She's always feeling generous with me this...
View ArticleInspiration Board: Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is coming up! I think this entire holiday is just a big excuse to eat lots of chocolate and sweets in the name of love, but I'm not complaining. : ) My mom is my valentine, and though...
View ArticleKitchen Stories at Aruga by Rockwell
Just a couple of months back, we had the opportunity to experience the best of Filipino hospitality at Aruga by Rockwell's fully serviced apartments. Located within the exclusive Rockwell Center in...
View ArticleKitchen Stories- Grilled Chocolate Sandwiches
The classic grilled cheese sandwich is our go to for a quick and easy lunch or snack. We often make it at home with different kinds of cheeses and bread. This chocolate variation is a new favorite of...
View ArticleKitchen Stories- Chicken in Mustard Cream Sauce
We've been cooking a lot of chicken dishes lately, particularly white chicken meat, which has a little less fat and fewer calories compared to dark meat. We are really trying our best to make healthier...
View ArticleKitchen Stories- Sole with Lemon Butter Sauce
Here's a light and easy fish recipe for those meatless Fridays of Lent. The addition of lemon slices during cooking helps keep the fish moist and flavorful. A simple sauce made with a combination of...
View ArticleGoodbye, High School
I don't think I ever expected my graduation day to come so quickly. The thing about high school is everything happens in a little bubble. You've got permanent classmates, a set schedule, rules to...
View ArticleKitchen Stories- Ricotta & Spinach Pasta with Grilled Chicken
Cooking during the summer can be a bit of a challenge. With the rising temperatures and the sweltering heat that is upon us right now, we all want to spend less time in the kitchen and get dinner to...
View ArticleKitchen Stories- Calamansi Muffins
She Said: Calamansi or Philippine lime can be used in a variety of dishes, both savory and sweet. I like using it in marinades for meat or as a dipping sauce for grilled fish. It's actually my first...
View ArticleInspiration Board: Jetsetter
With traveling comes the challenge of packing your stuff. I hate feeling like I forgot something. so I tend to over-pack. I've learned the hard way that bringing way too much stuff is never a good...
View ArticleThe Places You'll Go
I am sure all parents feel an overwhelming sense of pride for every accomplishment and milestone our children go through. When I became a mom, I wholeheartedly embraced the joy and the responsibility...
View ArticleBook Club
My love for stories started when I was in my mom's womb and she would read to me, and reading continues to be a huge part of my life. When I was younger, I had a book club with my neighbors and...
View ArticleKitchen Stories- Pan Grilled Sausages & Apples
Well, hello there! I'm so sorry we've been so quiet here on the blog. This summer heat has been particularly difficult for me, leaving me feeling sick and weak with little energy to do anything. All I...
View ArticleStarting Over
Hello! I'm back. And hopefully, for good this time. I have been missing in action on the blog for most of the summer. I wrote in a post earlier that the summer heat was difficult for me, and I'm just...
View ArticleHey, Hello, Hi!
Happy last day of August, friends!! : ) This August has been an adjustment period for me - I've been trying to get used to waking up at four in the morning so I can get to school on time. It has been a...
View ArticleKitchen Stories: Baked Eggs with Spinach & Mushrooms
Baked eggs are great for brunch, and when served with a salad of leafy greens and some warm crusty bread, it's satisfying enough to double as dinner. They're cooked in individual ramekins so they're...
View ArticleKitchen Stories: Fresh Fruit Tarts
We love that we've been spending lots of the time in the kitchen this week. These past months have been awfully busy, most especially with Bianca's fully loaded college schedule. Breakfast is always...
View ArticleTurning Three
Today, we celebrate our blog's third year! Thank you to you, our dear friends and readers, for continuing to follow us on our journey. We are grateful that although we blogged less this year, you all...
View ArticleFirst Monday
Today is the first Monday work day of the year! Although we are technically still on vacation until January 17th, I'd just like to start the year right by putting out one of our work goals for the...
View ArticleLucky Me
Every new year that comes around, I am reminded of how lucky I am that I get to celebrate the beginning of a new chapter as well as my birth month this January. Like most of you, it's the time that I...
View ArticleLately
It's been two weeks since school started again! After such a long holiday break, it's been challenging to adjust to homework and readings and long car rides, but I honestly really enjoy the college...
View ArticleKitchen Stories: Cherry Almond Oatmeal
I've been trying to get Bianca to eat a proper breakfast at home before she leaves for an almost two hour trip to get to school everyday. But it's always impossible to make her sit down for a meal so...
View ArticleHello and A Birthday Post
Hello, dear friends! Yes, we are still here. Although it may have seemed that we had abandoned the blog due to the absence of posts, I don't think I will ever find it in my heart to say goodbye to this...
View ArticleA Different Birthday
@katiemitchellphotographyI'm celebrating my birthday a little differently this time. Bianca is currently abroad and won't be back until June. She left just a few days after New Year's and I've been...
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