27th!

Last December 17 was my 27th birthday. At the start of the day it didn't turn out right BUT as the hour passes, it was getting better and better and at the end of the day ~ it was the B-E-S-T!

7:00 am ♥ prepared breakfast and "baon" for mommy and sheela since they have no time to cook at the store. After helping out at the kitchen, time to water the plants. Sweep the dried leaves and dirt in front of the house.

8:48 am ♥ slept for a couple of hours, prepared the things that i have to bring along with me:
Wallet -
Cellphone -
List of names of our ina anaks -
keys -
And of course, the most important of all, Kikay kit -

11:30 am ♥ Called Sheela and asked her to pick me up since we are going to have lunch at the store together, Mommy insisted that I need to eat pancit since it is my special day - long life you know hihihi.

1:30 pm ♥ Went to a bridal boutique in plaridel for Ate Carol's Wedding since I'm one of the secondary sponsors. Then, went to pine rose to buy some stuff mommy asked me to buy.

2:00 + pm (i can't remember the exact time) ♥ Finally, I'm at SM and I was just in time I think. Finally Sweets didn't have to wait for me since I'm always late. Christmas shopping - Part 1
4:30 pm ♥ have to go back @ the store to pick up mommy and Sheela since 5 pm is our closing time. At the same time, Sweets told me he needs to go home as well. After I got home, time for retouch coz you have to look fresh all the time ( wink...wink...). Then I left again....off to NiQ's house.

7:10 pm ♥ I'm at Nikki San's house to pick up my pinky cupcakes she baked for my special day. Texted Sweets that I'm on my way to SM again...Then, just when I need my phone-- Battery Empty! It was so frustrating and annoying!

Pinky Cup Cakes for my special day baked by NiQ

7:48 pm ♥ Finally I'm back at SM. Christmas shopping - Part 2.

9:00 pm ♥ Dinner with Sweets and got my birthday present and this actually made my day! The gift was well perfect but what made it super special was the effort on how he got my present, it was "to the highest level!" woohoo! hihihi

Wilton's Deluxe Tip Set - The best birthday present ever!

I so love this =)

Sweet day to all!


Pink Princess

Sad news

Hello all! It's been a while since I last updated my journal. Sorry guys, for the past few weeks I was not in the mood to write...I have a lot in mind that I wanted to share but I guess it's just plain laziness taking over me...Anyway....Most of you already know that Sweet's Dad passed away last December 6 that's another reason or major reason why I was not in the mood to write. Guys, I will not post the details here as to what happened and I think most you of you already knew about it...Anyway, let's just pray for him. He's with our creator now, he's in a better place...


~ Those who are dearest to us never really leave;
they live on in the way they cared, shared and made us happy.

Edward and Bella

Mood: Happy Happy Happy
Music: River flows in you - Yiruma

I just can't get enough of Edward and Bella, in just 5 days I have finished reading the first and second book. I'm already on my 3rd book well ummm...halfway already ;). Their love story is so so so addicting. And I am all giddy for the upcoming movie.


If you're not familiar with the story, here's the summary of the first book...

Bella Swan or Isabella Marie Swan moves from Phoenix, Arizona to Forks, Washington to live with her father, Charlie and to allow her mother, Renée, to travel with her new husband, Phil, a baseball player. After moving to Forks, Bella finds herself involuntarily drawn to a mysterious, handsome or should I say beautiful boy, Edward Cullen, who at first was trying to avoid her, but later found out that he is a vampire who drinks animal blood as opposed to human blood. They both fell in love. Everything seemed perfect for them until the Cullen's had an unexpected visitor of 3 vampires (James, Laurent and Victoria) who are drawn to drink Bella's blood. Bella escapes to Phoenix, Arizona because they thought it will be safer for here there. She was tricked into confronting James, the tracker vampire who wishes to kill her. Edward was able to follow her just in time to save her and take her home to Forks.

It's a modern day Romeo - Juliet love story which I'm sure most of you will love.

Hope you'll like the trailer.





Sweet day to all!


Pink Princess

Cakes Galore!

Mood: Depressed
Music: Every Little Thing - Dishwalla

I just got the November issue of Yummy Magazine. In this month's issue, they're presenting 44 highly recommended yummylicious cakes that would satisfy our cravings and keep us company this holiday season.

I would like to share these heavenly creations so I will be posting all the 44 cakes but I will be doing this by batch.

Helen's Moist Chocolate Cake
The chocolate cake is just as good and just as fudge-y.
It has a custard filling that you'll surely love with chocolate ganache icing.
(Available at Cookbook Kitchen, P850)

Chocnut Cappucino
The Chocnut and Coffee combo is just perfect for each other.
Each bite into this creamy mousse offers a perfect flavor pairing.
Available at Angel's Kitchen, P1150

White Chocolate Tiramisu Croccante
This is not the usual lady finger and mascarpone tiramisu. This white version has a flaky biscuit to creat crispy layers. This cake also have a dark chocolate version.
Available at Cibo, P2200 for a whole cake, P168 per slice

Crepe Millefoglie
You'll know cake can be truly be made with love when you see this tower of alternating layers of paper thin sheets of crepe and creamy custard filling. Eat it with grapes and chocolate sauce to enjoy this dream to the fullest.
Available at Pepato, P1750

Pecan Pie
Served with a dollop of schlag (whipped cream), this rich, pecan-loaded pie provides a sophisticated dessert experience.
Available at Mamou, P1260

Watch out for more heavenly delights till my next post! Have a S-w-e-e-t Day to all!

Till next time,

Pink Princess

Skyscraper yeah!

Mood: sleepy
Music: All the things she said - Tatu


Do you remember the cookbook I was telling you about? I have it finally! Few days after our shopping spree, I've decided to buy the book after payday. I realized that, all the cheesecake recipe that are in the book are actually worth it and I would never find any other cheesecake cookbook that have all the yummy and unique cheesecake recipe. The cookbook has a lot to offer me, it has a lot of yummy treats in store for me. So there, after deciding on whether to buy or not to buy the book, I immediately sent an IM to Sweets and told him that I will buy the book and ummmm and....and.....if he can go get it for me before he reports to work that night ( because work on a graveyard shift). He asked me if he can just do it the next day since it was our day off the next day but, I insisted to buy it immediately. And because Sweets knew that I was so super duper excited about the book, that night, he left early just to go to the mall and buy me my precious cookbook!


This is my new favorite book - Junior's Cheesecake Cookbook. The book features their 50-To-Die-for recipes for New York Style Cheesecake. Junior's is a very popular restaurant in New York and their specialty? - Cheesecakes. They've been baking cheesecakes since the 1950s, over the years their bakers have perfected it all from the ingredients, techniques, and of course the recipes too. Most of the secrets and techniques are all in this book. Now, let me ask you. Do you think buying this book was all worth it?


I've never been to the US so I have never tried their popular New York Style cheesecake. And, you wouldn't know if the recipes in the book are really yummylicious unless you've tried it yourself. So, last November 1, I tried to bake one of their SkyScraper Cheesecakes recipe.

My new masterpiece! Lemon Custard Cheesecake Ü
-I actually made some changes with the recipe so that I could call it my Own Recipe! This is my own version of Junior's Lemon Coconut Cheesecake. It's just mouthwatering...yummy!

What made this a unique from all other cheesecakes is because it it is a cake within a cake! This is a two layered cake. The first layer is a traditional home made cake, then enhanced them with rich, thick, creamy layer of original New York style cheesecake. This type of cakes are two day affairs. The cheesecake is baked on the first day and frozen overnight, the put together with the cake layer the following day. It takes a lot of work, patience and love but hey, it's worth the wait!

Till next time, S-w-e-e-t Day to all!

Pink Princess

Bonding Time

Mood: happy and in love
Music: Thunder - Boys like Girls

Last month me and Sweets had our bonding moment that is Shopping. While me and Sweets are holding hands while walking (hihihi my kilig moment), I saw National Bookstore, then I remembered the cookbook I was planning on buying I'm not sure if it was a year or 6 months ago...but anyway, since we were on our shopping mode, I told him if we can go to NBS since I want to check if they have the particular cookbook I was looking for. I was able to find one, and it was the only stock they have left. Unfortunately, when I looked at the price tag I have no choice but to return the book in the shelf, it was way too expensive for me. If I really wanted to, I can still buy the book but I won't be able to buy any other stuff, coz you see me and Sweets have decided to limit the cash we have to spend. We made an agreement to only spend 1,600 PHP each. So there, I have to give it up. I can't have it....yes, I can't have it.

After we left the bookstore, while H-H-W-S (holding hands while strolling) at the mall, I just can't get the book out of my head until, we passed by So Fab, and there I saw the cute Pink Shoes or sandal or whatever you want to call it anyway it's still a footwear. I was happy again =) And what made me happier is that Sweets liked the shoes too! So, I'm happier times two!

It was a blast! I had a great day off plus what made it super special is get to spend it with Sweets. We had a fully loaded Italian Lunch, yes it was fully loaded; I got me my candy colored headband as you can see in the picture I actually got a dozen of them but those 3 are my favorite colors, I got me new shoes, new shirt, I helped Sweets buy his stuff, and lastly Strawberry and Creme Frappe!




Sweet day to all!



Pink Princess

Welcome Chico

Who would have known that our precious Bubbles was pregnant! Yes, pregnant! She always had her regular visit at the Pet Clinic nearby our subdivision after the stud service to check if by chance she got pregnant, but the Vet said that she was not. It was just "fats" because every time the Vet would touch her tummy to check, she said that she could not feel anything and possibly it was just fats. So there, we got convinced that she's not preggy at all, we didn't even bother to try ultrasound because that was just too costly. So anyway last October 23 around 3 a.m. Bubbles gave birth to 2 cute little puppies. One male which is the brownish black one, and the other was a female with white spots. But unfortunately Strawberry the female one died after 5 hours. It seemed like she was a premature pup because she was so tiny and she was the weak one while Chocolate, the male pup was the bigger one and very active. If you're wondering who came up with the name Chocolate and Strawberry well blame my sister. I dunno what's gotten into her but haller! Chocolate! I don't like it so I contested that we have to think of a cuter name. Chocolate is fine but the name reminds me of a local gay actor. Good thing I was able to convince her to change the name that's why she came up with the name Chico. I still don't like the name but, majority wins right? Mommy and Sheela loved the name, so I have no choice but to agree as well. I took a shot with my phone and here he is.....Chico the fatty puppy Ü
This is Chico @ 2 weeks



Chico and Bubbles peeking!




Till next time, S-w-e-e-t Day to yall!

Pink Princess

News Flash: My Tea is GReeN!

I'm not the kind of person who loves to drink water. In fact I hate it. But I do know that water is good for the health and in my case I need water in my body! So, I have been trying for weeks to drink at least 8 glasses of water everyday. Have I been successful? No! A big NO! So there, I failed. I just can't do it! Everytime I'm on my 5th glass already, its starting to give me this weird feeling, as if I have a mini waterpool inside my belly and all the water would just flush out of my mouth. Geesh, I hate that feeling.

So instead of taking 8 glasses of water, I've decided why not take at least 3 glasses of water, then 1 to 2 cups of green tea, then another 3 glasses of water; and it would still give me a total of 8 glasses a day. Anyway, green tea has water in it right, right? It's been five days so far and I'm loving it. I think I have a new addiction, Green Tea, that is. Too bad Sweets don't likey it, I think he said it was the smell or the taste. I like the one from Twinings - Green Tea with Jasmine. Prefer to use tea bags instead of those powdered ones. I don't know I just think that the powdered ones has a lot of preservatives. Sweets also told me that Green tea can be used to lose weight. He have this weight loss recipe wherein you have to add cinnamon and honey with your green tea. He said it tastes awful but effective. Maybe that's why he no likey the tea. Hmmm, weight loss, hmmm...if it helps with weight loss, then, this must be perfect for me! haha! BUT, before you react my dear readers, yes I know, I know that "exercise" is what I need. Got! Comprende!

So, since I'm done with my work (earlier than usual) I've been doing some research about it. This is an article I found at http://chinesefood.about.com/library/weekly/aa011400a.htm

The Miracle of Green Tea

To sum up, here are just a few medical conditions in which drinking green tea is reputed to be helpful:
cancer
rheumatoid arthritis
high cholesterol levels
cariovascular disease
infection
impaired immune function

What makes green tea so special?
The secret of green tea lies in the fact it is rich in catechin polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). EGCG is a powerful anti-oxidant: besides inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, it kills cancer cells without harming healthy tissue. It has also been effective in lowering LDL cholesterol levels, and inhibiting the abnormal formation of blood clots. The latter takes on added importance when you consider that thrombosis (the formation of abnormal blood clots) is the leading cause of heart attacks and stroke.
Links are being made between the effects of drinking green tea and the "French Paradox." For years, researchers were puzzled by the fact that, despite consuming a diet rich in fat, the French have a lower incidence of heart disease than Americans. The answer was found to lie in red wine, which contains resveratrol, a polyphenol that limits the negative effects of smoking and a fatty diet. In a 1997 study, researchers from the University of Kansas determined that EGCG is twice as powerful as resveratrol, which may explain why the rate of heart disease among Japanese men is quite low, even though approximately seventy-five percent are smokers.
Why don't other Chinese teas have similar health-giving properties? Green, oolong, and black teas all come from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. What sets green tea apart is the way it is processed. Green tea leaves are steamed, which prevents the EGCG compound from being oxidized. By contrast, black and oolong tea leaves are made from fermented leaves, which results in the EGCG being converted into other compounds that are not nearly as effective in preventing and fighting various diseases.
Other Benefits
New evidence is emerging that green tea can even help dieters. In November, 1999, the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published the results of a study at the University of Geneva in Switzerland. Researchers found that men who were given a combination of caffeine and green tea extract burned more calories than those given only caffeine or a placebo.
Green tea can even help prevent tooth decay! Just as its bacteria-destroying abilities can help prevent food poisoning, it can also kill the bacteria that causes dental plaque. Meanwhile, skin preparations containing green tea - from deodorants to creams - are starting to appear on the market.

Harmful Effects?
To date, the only negative side effect reported from drinking green tea is insomnia due to the fact that it contains caffeine. However, green tea contains less caffeine than coffee: there are approximately thirty to sixty mg. of caffeine in six - eight ounces of tea, compared to over one-hundred mg. in eight ounces of coffee.

Scrumptious Desserts!

Don’t you just love desserts? Me~ I love it sooo much. I have been craving for some delicious dessert for almost 2 weeks now. And to satisfy my sweet tooth’s special request, I spent the whole afternoon baking my special treats. I was able to bake 2 cakes. The first cake I baked was my newest recipe, Choco Ripple Cheesecake. This is my own version of Perfect Loaf’s Marbled Cheesecake. The rich blend of sweetness from the chocolate and soft, mild tasting white cheese that just melts in the mouth is just perfect and it compliments each other. Even Bubbles was so excited while I was baking. She was licking my feet the whole time while I was baking. But sorry Bubbles, the cake’s not for you, it’s mine! (Evil grin).

So there, while waiting for the cake to set, I got bored again. Well 1 hour of waiting for the cake to bake is no joke, specially when your too excited to see the finish product. So there, Mommy asked me to try to bake a Mango Cake Roll for her. Well you see, I haven’t tried to roll a cake before, so this was my first time to do it. Good thing, I was able to watch a video in YouTube on how to properly roll a cake, thanks Sweets for the suggestion. He’s the one who told me to try to check some baking videos in YouTube instead of watching Jeff Dunham and Achmed. So there, before Dinner I was able to finish both cakes. Want to see my heavenly masterpiece? Good thing I have my phone ready to take a shot of my creations.






This is my Choco Ripple Cheesecake.





~ Mango Cake Roll ~

Till next time, S-w-e-e-t Day to all!

Pink Princess