ABC Wed R5 : the letter "K"

K is for
Kit Kat

My Girlfriend knows that i am a Chocoholic same as her. and every time we meet, she asks me if i want some chocolates. and i sweetly say i do love to have some.

When we met last February in Cebu City, she gave me the usual Kit Kat Bar. on our next meeting, which was last 26 August 2009, she gave me this kind of Kit Kat, which is a new variant.

The usual Kit Kat is in bars of 2 or 4 sticks per bar. for this one, its in ball form and which i dearly love more than the bar form. it comes in bites sizes thus i enjoyed it more; and a resealable ziplock pouch for easy storage for the remaining contents. True to its slogan "Little breaks you want to share"

Thanx pangga for sharing this chocolate to me. :"> i enjoyed eating this with you and with your parents.

Have a Great Wednesday to all of us :D

Photo herein is captured using
Canon Powershot A580 in
Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
last 29th of August 2009

Food Trip # 21 : Special Halo-Halo of Mang Inasal

Special Halo-Halo
at Mang Inasal

i love the serving size, the ice cream and the waffer sticks :D

thanx RS ladies, its my pleasure to meet all of my pangga's close friends at work.

Have a great day ka-Lasang-Pinoy :D

Photo herein is captured using
Canon Powershot A580 in
Mang Inasal
T. Neri Street, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental
last 29th of August 2009

Food Trip # 20 : at Cagayan Mandarin Tea Garden

AND

Lunch Date
at Cagayan Mandarin Tea Garden

After our - me and my Girlfriend - city tour in Cagayan de Oro, we desided to have our early lunch date in Robinson's Place Cagayan. she suggested this place, the Cagayan Mandarin Tea Garden, a chinese-pinoy cuisine resto.

i ordered soda in can and Squide Curry Rice (left) and she had watermelon shake and Beef Brisket (right).

here's a closer look.

My squid is so yummy and i can really taste the kick of curry. and the squid is tender.

her watermelon shake is so good, it like eating a fresh watermelon. and the beef brisket is good too.

overall, the service and the ambiance is nice. the food is great that made me feel like ordering some more. what i don like is they served it on steel bowls w/c to me is not close to authentic chinese, if they only serve it on china or stone ware bowls, ill definely enjoy my meal more.

once again, daghan salamat(thank you very much) pangga for bringing me in this food place, i like it. and thanx for the lovely lunch date too :">

Have a great weekend :D

Photo herein is captured using
Canon Powershot A580 in
Cagayan Mandarin Tea Garden,
Robinson's Place Cagayan de Oro,
Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental
last 29th of August 2009

Litratong Pinoy # 76 : Palengke (market)

Pamilihang Bayan ng Carmen at Cogon

bago ang lahat, dahil na huli ako sa nakaraang lahok, ilalagay ko ang link na ito para doon.

eto ang sikat na pamilihan bayan sa Cagayan de Oro, ang Carmen at Cogon Markets.

magkahiwalay o magkaiba sila ng lokasyon pero ang nakakatuwang pagmasdan ay ang karatula nila. iisa ang proma na halos mag ka hawig.

maski nga ata pati ang pintura at straktura mukhang iisa din.

may isa pang sikat na Palengke sa Cagayan de Oro - ang Agora Market - kaso nung napadaan kami roon, madilim na at ginagawa pa, sa tansya ko, magiging ganito rin ang itsura nya pag natapos.

Pasensya na kung di namin napasok upang litratuhan ang loob kasi nag mamadali kami sa aming susunod na paroroonan

Maligayang huweBEST sa inyo mga ka-LP

in english :

before anything else, let me post this link to my entry last week (LP Karatula)

these are the two of many well-known markets in Cagayan de Oro City, the Carmen and Cogon Markets.

they are on different locations and whats made me happy to see is their signages, it has the same format. even its bulding and paint job is almost the same too.

there is one more known market in Cagayan de Oro City - the Agora Market - but i wasnt able to take its photo because its already dark and it its under renovation. i think, that market will also look the same as these when its done.

sorry if i didnt took a photo of whats inside of these markets, we are hurrying up to go to our next activity.

Ang litrato rito ay kuha gamit ang (Photo herein are captured using)
Canon Powershot A580
Sa (in) Cagayan de Oro City, MIsamis Oriental
noong ika-29 ng Agosto sa taong 2009 (last 29 August 2009)

ABC Wed R5 : the letter "J"

J is for
Jumbo Jet

This is one of five (5) Boeing 747-400 of Philippine Airlines. these Jumbo Jets are used for transpacific flights particularly, Manila (PHL) to USA.

according to Philippine Airlines website, a Boeing 747-400 has :

the power of four (4) General Electric CF6-80C2B1F jet engines;
the speed of 488 knots or 562 mph;
the capacity of 391 / 425 / 433 Passengers (2-class layout) and 24 tons Cargo.

i took this photo while im waiting for my flight in Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal Two bound to Cagayan de Oro.

Have a Great Wednesday to all of us :D

Photo herein is captured using
Canon Powershot A580 in
Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal Two
Pasay City, Philippines
last 26th of August 2009

Food Trip # 19 : Feast Table

Aunt's Feast Table
in celebration of feast of St. Agustin

one of our itenerary when i visted my GF's hometown - Cagayan de Oro City - is do celebrate the city fiesta (the Kagay-an Festival) and to visit her aunt. and she gave us this warm welcome by presenting this table spread.

Halabos na Hipon; Sweet and sour Fish; Adobo; Menudo; Cucumber Salad; and rice. no need to say more, lets eat :D

Have a great day ka-Lasang-Pinoy :D

Photo herein is captured using
Canon Powershot A580 in
Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental
last 28th of August 2009

Food Trip # 18 : Marang

Marang
Artocarpus odoratissimus

after our lunch at steves, we dropped by to a roadside stall to buy this fruit. before heading home. at first i thought it was "nangka" or breadfruit, since i know that its not "langka" or jackfruit based on its peel(skin). when we finally arrived, my GF's parents peeled it and let me tasted it.

its like "durian" without the smell, its like jackfruit but creamy white and its seeds is much smaller that of jackfruit. its my first time to eat it, i like it but since its my first time, it might create an upset tummy, good thing it did not.

Have a Great Friday to all of us Food Tripers :D

Photo herein is captured using
Canon Powershot A580 in
Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental
last 28th of August 2009

Food Trip # 17 : Tropical Fruit Salad

Tropical Fruit Salad
by Steve's BBQ

after our nature trip, we had our lunch here in Steve's BBQ. a roadside grill restaurant. we had Chicken Inasal and this salad for dessert.

its composed of: watermelon; papaya; banana, cream and condensed milk. simple yet yummy, it compliments our main meal.

Have a Great Friday to all of us Food Friday Diners :D

Photo herein is captured using
Canon Powershot A580 in
Steve's BBQ,
Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental
last 28th of August 2009

Litratong Pinoy # 75 : Karatula (signage)

Maayong Pag-abot dinhi sa Cagayan de Oro
Welcome to Cagayan de Oro

ito ang KARATULANG unang bumati sa akin pag-dating ko ng Cagayan de Oro city.

abay!!!!! akalain mong nakarating na ako ng Cagayan de Oro ;))

sa wakas, naka punta na din ako sa Cagayan de Oro. opo, unang punta ko doon at yan din ang una kong punta sa Mindanao.

Maligayang huweBEST sa inyo mga ka-LP

Ang litrato rito ay kuha gamit ang
Canon Powershot A580
Arrival Gate, Lumbia Airport,
Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro City, MIsamis Oriental
noong ika-26 ng Agosto sa taong 2009

ABC Wed R5 : the letter "I"

I is for
Inasal

In southern Philippines - basically in Visayan Provinces - Inasal (e - nah - sal) is any skewered food, like kebabs or BBQ on stick.

for this photo, im featuring grilled Chicken on Stick, popularly known as Chicken Inasal.

we had this for lunch after our nature trip and zipline in Mapawa Nature Park.

Have a Great Wednesday to all of us :D

Photo herein is captured using
Canon Powershot A580 in
Steve's BBQ
Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental
last 28th of August 2009

Food Trip # 16 : Fisherman's Catch

Fisherman's Catch
by Bigby's Cafe and Restaurant

this is what i and my GF shared in our first dinner date. its called "fisherman's catch" and it compossed of:

2 servings of shrimp kebabs (in the sides.3 shrimps, 1 buton mushroom and 1 onion);
1 slab of breaded cream dory (on the right; the big brown one);
Calamares (on the leftmost, about 15 squid rings);
buttered beans and corn (below the kebabs);
1 cup of rice (below the cream dory);
vinegar dip;
and sour cream dip.

full story is in http://agent112778.blogspot.com/2009/08/lp-72-hapunan-dinner.html

Have a great day ka-Lasang-Pinoy :D

Photo herein is captured using
Canon Powershot A580 in
Bigby's Cafe and Restaurant
Rosario Arcade, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental
last 27th of August 2009

Food Trip # 15 : Bo's Coffee Club experience

Coffee, Lovers and Coffee Lovers
coffee by Bo's Coffee Club

After our (me and my GF) romantic date, we decided to stay abit longer in Lim Ket Kai Complex not only to burn what we ate but also to spend more time to be together before going home. Even on semi-high-heeled sandals (about 2 inches i guess) we strolled happily HHWWTPSSP =))

Her mother texted her to invite us to meet us in this coffee shop they (as a family) usually go to. so we made a few more strolls then waited for them in the coffee shop. Her father treated us an order each: i had a Cappuccino; my pangga had her usual hot choco; and her parents had those Frappes. im too shy to ask for its flavors, i jaz clicked it away for this entry. we had a few exchanges of stories and magazine browsing in between. and of course, photo ops for Facebook :D

by the way, im am proud to announce that this is my FIRST time to go and drink in a coffee shop ;)) thats why while we are waiting for her parents and sister, i keep on looking around the shop in amazement and keep on telling myself "at last, finally i will order a mug and im not a passer by anymore" ;))

Have a Great Friday to all of us Food Trippers :D

Photo herein is captured using
Canon Powershot A580 in
Bo's Coffee Club
Rosario Arcade, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental
last 27th of August 2009

Food Trip # 14 : Cookies and Cream Cake

Cookies and Cream Cake
by Red Ribbon Bakeshop

This cake is given by my pangga for our Anniversary as BF/GF :"> thanx pangga :x

when we where planning our anniversary date, we straighten out: the place; the food; and itenerary before and after the said date. My pangga suggested to omit my idea on dessert for this cake so that it would be more yummier, more fun of eating it in their home and more romantic in sharing it. plus its more "practical" since its a whole cake that we and her family can enjoy it too.



sorry dear readers i cant organized my thought on how to share to you what really happned. but to give you an idea. i suggested a slice of cake served in the resto but she suggested "why not buy this cake and lets put a candle and enjoy it at home". i really love my pangga's brilliant and romantic ideas :D



Have a Great Friday to all of us Food Friday Diners :D

Photo herein is captured using
Canon Powershot A580
last 27th of August 2009
in Cagayan de Oro City

Litratong Pinoy # 74 : Lansangan (city streets)

Motorela

ang lansangan ng Cagayan de Oro city ay laging may "motorela". Mukha ngang sila ang hari ng kalsada ng Cagayan de Oro.

ang motorela - "rela" ang tawag ng karamihan - ay parang jeep na tricycle. meron yang ordinary na motorcycle at nilagayan ng "cab" sa likod para sa mga pasahero, mga 8 katao ang pwedeng isakay (di ka bilang ang driber ha) : 3 sa magkabilang gilid ng cab (anim na nayan) tapos tig-isa sa magkabilang tabi ng driber (plus 2 kaya 8 na). di sya pwedeng tawaging tricycle kasi 4 ang gulong nya (2 sa motorcycle at 2 sa cab).

may isa pang bersyon yan, ang "motorsikad" - ang pedicab na may makina - na makikita naman sa mga baryo at looban ng mga barangay.

Maligayang huweBEST sa inyo mga ka-LP

Ang litrato rito ay kuha gamit ang
Canon Powershot A580
kanto ng J. Guillermo at JR Borja,
Cogon Market, Cagayan de Oro City, MIsamis Oriental
noong ika-29 ng Agosto sa taong 2009

ABC Wed R5 : the letter "H"

H is for
Half Mast

The first time i seen "Half Mast" in our country was during the death / assasination of Senator Ninoy Aquino. i was still a kid that time and now about 20 years after, it his wife - President Cory Aquino - was laid to rest and Half Mast is given to her honor.

today - Sept 9, 2009 - 40 days after President Aquino's death, the nation will honor her again but this time, its not her alone but she and her Husband Ninoy.

Thank you Aquino Couple, we owe our democracy to you.

Have a Great Wednesday to all of us :D

Photo herein is captured using
Canon Powershot A580 in
Rizal Park, Manila
last 4th of August 2009
by SugarplumFairy Lyn