Random Thoughts

My sweetie's birthday celebration was a success! (Oh well, that's from our point of view -- me, marlon and alex!) It was a simple celebration with the Magbags and the Ramoses. Alex got to see her cousins (Kuya Rap-Rap and Kuya Toby -- I can't wait for the time when she can play with them already). It was held at our place (it was a bit masikip...but, soon, we'll transfer to our new home next year!). I prepared a Japanese menu that everyone loved! Click on the picture on the left to have a peek on how I prepared it ... I'd like to share with you the what I prepared. Maybe you can also try serving it in your parties or get-together with friends : Caesar Salad - I made (or mixed!) it myself . Caesar dressing and lettuce from Santi's. It was a bit expensive but they sure are very fresh. I also added sugar-free croutons and bacon bits (although I bought it from the grocery, you can cook your own bacon to make it more tasty) Mixed Sushi and Maki - This one made everything perfect for my Japanese theme. Not bad for it's price. I ordered a "big tray" from Tuk-yo (hindi po bisaya ito, yun talga ang name ng store!) in Cherry Foodarama. You can order and then get it in 30mins! Galing! Tempura - The best daw to! The shrimps my Mom bought in Baclaran,then I had it cooked in Palengke at Paluto in Ortigas. Charap! Crispy Pata - I marinated it in the morning (recipe from my Mom) and broiled it using Turbo broiler. It was kind of dark. Baka sobra sa toyo. Hehe! Baked Tahong - from my Mom. She bought the tahong in Baclaran as well. Very cheap. Thanks Ma for this! Mechado - from my Mom pa din. Best Mechado in the world! (sip-sip!) and of course for long life -- Pansit! - I think I ordered too much pansit. But ok na din for breakfast the next day. hehe! Buddy's pansit (with lechon kawali), yummy! For Dessert: Chocolate Mousse (a gift from Yang, Igo and Dandy) - from becky's kitchen. Banana Cream Pie - I ordered 2 days before at Classic Confections. Everyone loved it! A bit expensive compared to the cakes from Becky's Kitchen but it was worth it! Next time, Opera Torte naman. Revel Bars (gift from Yang) - She bought it from their ofc cafeteria. Very, very cheap and very masarap. Of course, a party is not a party without the gifts! Marlon had a grand time opening his gifts. Eto ang ebidensya:

Thanks everyone for the gifts!!

Well, it was the first party that I prepared and was held in our house and I'm glad that everyone had a great time! Looking forward to the next gathering.... italian menu naman kaya!? :)