Our helper takes the weekend off every other week. When she’s not around, we’d rather dine out. It’s just too taxing to do everything from preparing everything to washing the dishes by myself! When she’s there at least she can wash up afterwards. Anyhow on one such weekend the kids and I went to check…
Category: Food
Naturally sweet with Leaflife Stevia
I unfortunately hail from a family of diabetics on my father’s side. My paternal grandma, dad, and uncle are all diabetic. I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes when I was pregnant with both kids. I blame drinking huge amounts of powdered maternity milk for that but still… it just proves I’m highly susceptible to the…
Nono’s UP Town Center Review
A few days before Mothers Day, we had an early celebration at Nono’s UP Town Center. It was our first time there. When the kids asked me what type of food they served, I said I had the impression it was something like Conti’s which they were familiar with. Anyhow, Nono’s is a full service…
Pizza Party Day with Greenwich Hawaiian Overload!
Do you like pineapples on pizza? I know some purists who think putting pineapples on pizza is inappropriate. They think it’s something Italians would never do. Italy is after all the birthplace of pizza. As for me, I find that it depends on if the pineapples go well with the other toppings. Pineapples can add…
Gigi Gaerlan Custaroons for Mommy!
I’ve always loved Gigi Gaerlan Custaroons ever since I discovered them back in 2010. It’s always a treat to be on the receiving end of these elegant boxes. As the story goes, Gigi Gaerlan serendipitously invented what seems to be a cross between custard and macaroons. She went on to perfect her recipe and eventually…