by witsandnuts on August 29, 2009
One of the things that I miss in the Philippines is the immediate availability of streetfood type munchies. Since there’s no Manang here who cooks banana que, camote que and the like for retail, I even tried scouting from Filipino restaurants, I gave up and cooked my own turon (I don’t know the exact English term for this, would you like to help me? Heehee.)
Saba or any counterpart + sliced jackfruit + muscovado or brown sugar + cooking oil + spring roll sheets + frying with love, care and homesickness = yummiest turon in Abu Dhabi 
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by witsandnuts on August 26, 2009
Chocolate-coated fruits were introduced in the Philippines several years ago. I personally prefered Czarina’s Gourmet Apples to San Fo Treats because their apples are of more quality and overall packaging and blending were funkier. Hence, it is more expensive. Chocolate fountains,too, became a favorite attraction in some gatherings especially at wedding receptions. But although I’ve got a sweet tooth, this is something that my taste buds get tired of easily. But the very least is strawberry chocolate.
I’d always find it more appealing to devour the freshly cut strawberries by dipping these into the chocolate melt than having the commercialized or self-prepared chocolate coated ones. Here’s the link to making chocolate strawberries.
But the easiest yet dependable way to whip it is to chop strawberries (and pineapples, too) coupled by marshmallows or anything which will complement the taste. Melt a bar of toblerone, preferably white, and use it as a dip. You may also use chocolate chips and creams (and coffee to make it bittersweet).
Straw-colate is one of the perfect blends ever.
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by witsandnuts on August 19, 2009
Here’s a stray cat that I crossed path with while nearing Marina Yacht Club. He willingly posed… and really, really posed and stared at me. Probably liked camera clicking.
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by witsandnuts on August 11, 2009
The branches of Chili’s in Abu Dhabi are normally jampacked. We were lucky to catch its branch in Khalidiyah in its quiet state when we dined there after the English mass on an early Friday. (That’s the official prayer day in UAE. Hence, that forms the weekend + a Saturday. Workweek starts on a Sunday.)
I was craving for Pancake’s taco that moment. We ordered Chicken Club Taco. Semi-wrapped are grilled mesquite chicken breast, chopped crispy beef bacon, diced tomatoes, mixed cheeses and lettuce, with chipotle-ranch dressing.
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by witsandnuts on July 26, 2009
I was never interested to try Korean food until I became so hooked to Coffee Prince. It was one of the phenomenal series which was tagalized for primetime few weeks before I left for Abu Dhabi. So I resorted to getting a copycat DVD and did a marathon few days before my flight. I still can’t believe that I sacrificed my sleep and prioritized this over more important things that time. I even copied the video to an external drive and brought it here (and have no plans of deleting it).
So, I was a happy soul and tummy when one of my despedidas was held in Kaya Korean Restaurant. I was particularly looking forward to try kimchi that night. You can just imagine how much influence Andy Go (or was it Arthur Choi? heehee, although it was Andy who was always feasting on kimchi), one of the main characters in Coffee Prince, had in me. Since I was in a gastronomical transition, one of my priorities was to find a Korean Restaurant in Abu Dhabi. Unluckily, they were hiding from me. Googling didn’t help much, neither the Abu Dhabi Eating Out book that I bought. Thanks to this babyshower organized for a friend-officemate. The sole Korean Restaurant in Abu Dhabi came out.
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