Archive for October, 2009

Just Enjoy the Show.

Posted by roanne in Lenka, Music, Personal Moods, Regina Spektor on October 20, 2009

Been very busy for the past few weeks. Good news is that I’m recuperating from heavy coughing and massive headache. :) I still have some of it, though it’s fortunately put into minimum. ;)

I’m making this quickie post, before I finally hit the sack.

So anyway, I find this song really cute. I’ve been LSS-ing on it for a while. It’s The Show by Lenka. Anyway, just play the video to “eat your heart out”.

It’s very mushy. Now, you’ve been warned!

 

 

Anyway, at first I thought it’s a Regina Spektor song, until I just learned recently that it’s sung by a different artist. Grabe, Lenka is really her voice’s doppelganger! Now, here’s Regina singing Fidelity.

 

 

Now, you’ll be the judge.

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Yo, Wanna have some fro-yo at Red Mango?

Posted by roanne in Food, Philippines, Product Reviews, Red Mango on October 13, 2009

Green Tea Frozen Yogurt with Red Bean, Mochi Balls and Mango Toppings at Red Mango Philippines

*My Top Fro-yo Pick: Green Tea Frozen Yogurt with Red Bean, Mochi Balls and Mango Toppings!*

I’ve been craving for a cupful of frozen yogurt almost everyday for the past couple of weeks. Damn, I’ve been hit hard by the fro-yo hoopla! And, when it comes to fro-yos, there’s only one place to be: Red Mango. ;)

Originally from US, Red Mango has spread its wings to the east, giving us original non-fat frozen yogurt that’s irresistibly delicious and undeniably delicious! Delicious, coz it certainly is. I so love the cold tangy taste that’s never over-the-top, unlike other yogurts. Nutritious, simply because it’s packed with live probiotics that aids in digestion.

I regularly visit Red Mango Branch in Eastwood Mall, and it never fails to be crowded with yuppies and kiddos alike, digging their own personalized fro-yos.

Currently, there are two available fro-yo flavors: original and green tea. There are a LOT of toppings to choose from: from fresh fruits to cereals. Chocoholics can opt for chocolate chip and choco syrup toppings. Well, I’m talking about myself, since my first order was actually something like that with additional muesli toppings. I usually get the medium size for Php 115, with 3 toppings at max for an additional Php 40. You can also check this post for more info. :)

Banana Almond Waffle at Red Mango Philippines

*Super duper yummy Banana Almond Waffle To-Go! (Sry for the melted Whipped Cream in the Pic)*

If you’re not much of a fro-yo fan, you can still get their smoothies and iced teas available. Also, try their decadent waffles that are oh-so-luscious and scrumptious! My top pick is banana almond waffle that looks as mouth-watering as it tastes. :D

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Fried Herbed Lamb Chops is my first Lunch on-the-go

Posted by roanne in Food, Lamb Chops on October 9, 2009

A couple of day ago, I mentioned about getting myself a lunch box. Now, I’m gonna share to you my iron chef “frustrated cook” side. ;)

Owning a new set of lunch box incites and excites me to cook my own food. That’s why, I went to the grocery with my grand mom last weekend to replenish stuff that was lost from Ondoy. You know the story: fridge toppling down and wasn’t put into use until a few days back. Yes, the fridge survived but I’m still entitled to buy a new mattress for the bed. So, “gastos” still!

Anyway, I got myself around 6-7 pieces of lamb chops, aside from my granny getting a kilo of liempo, ground beef and sirloin steak. I was thinking what to cook first. I only had eggplant parmesan and lamb chops on my mind. Since I already made the former twice, I was up for a new challenge this time. ;)

Of course, I followed a recipe — well, a little bit! I felt like devious in following the measurements for the marinade, since I didn’t want my lamb to end up so bland. I should’ve broiled or grilled it, as indicated, but since the oven-part of our gas range was submerged in the flood, I wasn’t able to use it. I’ve got no choice but to fry it instead.

Frying Herbed Lamb Chops

*Fried Herbed Lamb Chops*

Here are the ingredients I used:

  • lemon juice (1/2-1 piece of lemon will do)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1-2 tsp of salt
  • 1-2 tsp of pepper
  • 1 tsp of dried basil
  • 1 tsp of dried rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp of thyme
  • 2-3 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • 2 lamb chops, sliced 1/2 inch thick

    • First, mix the first seven ingredients, then add the lamp chops. Marinade overnight if possible, so that the meat will fully absorb the flavor.

    Put 2-3 tsps of olive oil into the pan. Heat the pan til it’s ready. Put the lamp chops together with its marinade. Cook according to desired doneness.

    Lamb Chops + Focaccia Bread + Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar

    *Herbed Lamb Chops + Focaccia Bread + Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar*

    Since I don’t trust my luck in cooking, I just had it “well done”. ;) I took the smaller piece for that day’s baon, together with 2 small pieces of focaccia bread and balsamic vinegar & olive oil combo for the dip. I’ve had this weird habit of dipping bread into balsamic vinegar & olive oil ever since I first stepped into an Italian restaurant.

    I asked my grand mom to taste the second piece. She told me it was okay, but a little bit insipid. :( I thought it tasted well, though pretty much tarty because of the lemon juice.

    I asked some friends to taste it as well. They told me it was just alright, and it tasted good. What can I say? They’re really my friends! :P

    I still haven’t gotten my microwave from the other house yet. I’ll try to pull off an eggplant parmesan soon for meat-free Mondays!

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