scrambledthoughts

SUGAR at Seven Suites Hotel in Antipolo: A Dessert Bar

scrambledthoughts — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:05:00 +0000

One of the best things to do when you are tired and stressed is to eat desserts. As one saying goes, "Stressed spelled backwards is desserts. Coincidence? I think not!"

There is something undeniably magical about desserts which uplift ones spirit. When one is down with depression or is celebrating whatever occassion with friends/family, desserts never seem to be isolated out of the picture. Sometimes, there is no real need for emotional stress or celebration to eat a scrumptious dessert. Sometimes, we just look forward to ending the day with a sweet touch.

Modest Carrot Cake

Hollywood Steakhouse: Antipolo Upscales!

scrambledthoughts — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:51:00 +0000

The problem with us Antipolo people is that we don't seem to have a lot of options when it comes to really good classy restaurants here in our hometown. We often find ourselves traveling to nearby malls like Sta. Lucia, or Robinson's Metroeast. Or we resort to the usual resto/bar stretch along Sumulong Highway overlooking. It gets really tiring, these places. And the town, I mean, come on? Aren't we tired of the same old fastfood chains? Take it from me. I've been here all of my life and my family and I choose to eat out mostly in the metro.

The same goes for the people living in the metro. The problem with the city is its overcrowded and not to mention, noisy. Sometimes all you want is a nice, quiet place away from the hustle and bustle of the metro. Tagaytay is too far and people going there should have a car. Summer has dawned upon us and all we really crave for is a cool and breezy transpo-friendly place to hang out after a long tiring day.

Then came Hollywood Steakhouse..life in Antipolo will never be the same again. :)

Let's get down to the nitty gritty shall we?

Sunshine Meets Cake: Orange Poppyseed Cake

scrambledthoughts — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 07:23:00 +0000

The year started of a little bit bumpy but the road smoothened itself out eventually. I have been blessed in tremendous ways I cannot even begin to expound. I am especially thankful for being well-fedl; this week my stomach has been on full overtime! Bunch of meetings also mean eating to my heart's content. After work leisure with my aunt and mom means eating out to whatever cuisine we crave for! Please imagine how my stomach feels the whole week: tired but happy! Did I tell you that the theme of the week is Japanese food? I think I had four consecutive days of maki and sushi. I don't even feel sick of it.. just yet :P

"Oh fudge!" says she

scrambledthoughts — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:13:00 +0000

Remember when I promised I'd find a better brownie recipe? But before that, a lot of segues!!!! :)

Fridays are gateway for the much anticipated R&R for most of the us who gets hounded during weekdays. And so, last Friday was barkada night and I can't help myself feeling lighter as friends joke about this and that. Cubao expo was almost, however, should have assumed there were going to be lots of people there at 8 pm. No vacant tables anywhere, damn :/ At least I get to see men my type hihi :D :D :D

A home-made version of your favorite

scrambledthoughts — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:36:00 +0000

I gained some profound realizations of the mid-20's confusion (another take on the middle age crisis). I'd like to bite my tongue and curse myself for telling this certain person that things will be 'okay'.Ohmygosh 'okay' might be an overused and abused term since I've been using the template "don't worry, things are gonna be okay" line whenever someone needed glimmers of hope. Since I started working, things are pretty much a blur. Maybe because reality doesn't necessarily align itself with MY expectations. There was always this big gap and I've been finding ways to fill it in.

Cupcakes Can Be Good For You, Too

scrambledthoughts — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 08:59:00 +0000

Seems like I'm stuck in 2009 still because of the photos I've been posting. Aside from the late updates, my mentality hasn't changed and I guess I'm not excited with anything anymore. :/ But, like most days, there will always be turn of events and I'll find the sunny side of things. Positive things happen. So I tell myself. There, there. Last Friday I (unintentionally, of course) scratched the car in the basement parking of our new office in Ortigas. It was a long scratch, but there weren't any dents (if that's any consolation). Feeling pretty bummed out about it, and the irony of this all is, my mom was nonchalant about the whole inciDENT (haha, get it?! hmm nevermind).

Food Babies Down Your Stomach: Thank God for the Holiday!

scrambledthoughts — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:14:00 +0000

What a late post. But anyways, let me greet you guys a happy new year! I've been kind of a whiner the start of the year, and you'll read more about it here. I gave lots of baked stuff to people who deserve it. Joey's family got home-made granola and a box full of bite size holiday yummies like, chocolate chip cookies, peanut butter squares (tastes like Reese's peanut butter cups, it was a hit), lemon squares, and food for the gods. I'm trying to figure out why the hell I didn't even think of taking a photo of all these! I mean really! Joey's grandma gave me two pairs of shoes and slippers, how sweet.

The holiday was jollier this time around, last year was.. well, kind of boring and sad. I had plans of going to Laoag but didn't have the guts to run away from domestic duties. Later on I regretted it mainly because no one needed my presence in the house.

The universe will conspire (please?)

scrambledthoughts — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:23:00 +0000

A very good friend of mine is offering me and other friends a free overnight stay at Country Club! The problem is the erratic schedule of the other girlies! Both of us are already decided to make the Baguio trip happen, and friends please understand I want to spend it with you badly!!! Minsan na nga lang 'to before all of us get too busy :( We've been planning this even before the start of first sem so let's make this happen :'''(

On other news, spending Christmas in Baguio is also crossed out from the list mainly because our family friend there will be spending their holiday in Cebu. So, no place for us to stay. Well, I don't really care or I was not even disheartened when i heard the 'bad' news because I knew, as in my guts told me beforehand, that plan will be a fail which actually proves true (lesson learned: trust your gut-feel). Whew. Plan for NOW (this plan is subject to change, trust me) is to go there next weekend, on the 18th. Hmm shet baka maudlot plans haha. pleaaaseeeee guuuyys.

Anyway, last night was Brownies Night. I have yet to master this or better yet I have to look for BETTER recipes.

Go Home and Plant Sayote!

scrambledthoughts — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:45:00 +0000

The December breeze is so cruel, it hits me right to the depths of my heart and its as if the wind whispers into my ears songs of loneliness. Hi, I'm suffering from what the corny kid that I once were would term as 'labnat', gosh, why now? I hear my own 'mental ipod' shuffling and playing songs like My December by Linkin Park rather than jolly songs like It's The Most Wonderful Time of The Year. Hay. I'd love to be stuck in a mall to gain myself pseudo Christmas happy holiday moment.

I am hating how the wind feels these days; chilly and somber. The holiday season is despised by those who are away from their loved ones. Who are we to hug and cuddle with this time of the year? Where is the fun in celebrating cheerful holidays without the people you'd like to spend it with? You know what I mean?

The Good Cookie - Oatmeal Raisin Cookie

scrambledthoughts — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:43:00 +0000

I'd like to think that oatmeal raisin cookies are good for your health. You have oats, which is known to be a good source of fiber, and you have raisin, also known to help the digestive system (please tell me if I'm wrong hehe). Decided to try a new oatmeal raisin cookie recipe, again I got from Smitten Kitchen. I believe in this man's blog and recipes. Actually hundreds of us rely on him for good recipes.

I think I may have more 'eye' on photography than my brother. All I need is a nice camera to make my blog wow-wah-wee-waw (i need to read more! running out of adjectives tsk)! The photos are all his idea. He's using his awesome camera so he's got the say in how the photos will look.

I've got some points to say after the ingredients and procedure. :) Might I remind you that if you are a fan of thick and chewy oatmeal raisin cookie, then this is a perfect recipe for you! If you're all about the thin and crispy variant, then skip this one.