What's new at Cocktales? Jamvocado!

First of all, I am so sad that Cocktales in Megamall's Atrium has closed shop. That was my favorite desserts place and I wanted to bring my son there. I always crave Cocktales' desserts whenever I go to the mall, my favorite was the Scarlet Red.


Watermelons, tapioca balls, and melon = Scarlet Red

But at Cocktales in Trinoma, I tried something new and it's called the Jamvocado. Actually they have two new desserts, the Jamvocado and the Avocado Fiesta. Now I have a new favorite!


Jamvocado to the left and Avocado Fiesta to the right

The Jamvocado is made of tasty and refreshing avocado, ube, LECHE FLAN, and chewy tapioca balls. It's the Leche Flan that made the big difference, I love flan and combined with the popular favorite fruit Avocado, it was a bowl of unforgettable delight.



This time, I paired it with a healthy Tuna Sandwich also from Cocktales. I always order it with extra chips! It was the perfect ending to a tiring shopping day with my family and friends.

With blogger friends chilling out at Cocktales

And here's a tribute to the Cocktales Megamall Atrium branch, I hope you come back soon! -> Cosmo Chic Desserts at Cocktales

At Saizen Trinoma - Crazy, Fun and Funky Japanese Things!

Everything at 85 pesos in Saizen!

I will be doing a series of posts about the newly opened Saizen in Trinoma because they're just so fun and funky to shop at. Just yesterday I was there with my family and I saw lots of tea cups, japanese plates, tea pots, and everything "japan-japan".

You know I am obsessed with tea sets so I got these:



A his and hers tea cups, he's a samurai and she's a geisha. sweet!
and a plain classic tea pot, just the size I need.


Here's my little corner of heaven - lots of tea all from Japan

And for the little boy I got a popsicle maker in pastel colors. Just fill them with chocolate drinks or fruit juices, pop in the freezer, and serve to your little boy on a hot day :)



Also, I got a door stopper because everytime the wind blows, I hear a loud bang x.x


Perfect for Ashton's toy room

Everything at Saizen is 85 pesos, your license to go crazy with Japanese stuff. Here's something that could just be the weirdest item you can get:-


A swinging black cat with glaring emerald eyes.

The pack says black cat's emerald eyes raises the suspicions of cats and birds, prevents them from gathering together. Cats and birds gather together? Only in Japan! Hang the black cat on a tree or anywhere in your garden x.x


A belt for books, I'll get one soon when Ashton starts reading :)

Then there are the kikay stuff:-


Facial massager, which is growing in popularity as seen in Pinoy Big Brother *lol*


And false eyelashes for just Php 85


Camphor sticks etched with words to deodorize your shoes or closet

I could go on and on with pictures of interesting stuff at Saizen. It's so exciting to shop because you find items you wish you'd gotten before from houseware, beauty, and baby stuff. We love it! Thanks Saizen for bringing a slice of Japan in Manila for just 85 pesos haha :D

This is not a normal phonebooth - Globe's Webphone at Trinoma

I was walking at Trinoma and noticed this new phonebooth webphone.



That screen just screams hightech, I wanted to try but was in a super hurry. Anyway, this booth allows you to surf the Internet, text, call, record a video, etc.

Globe deployed its first Web payphone at TriNoma in Quezon City as it is currently testing this service for the local market. But I hope to see lots of these e-stops soon! According to my friend from Globe, soon these E-Stops would allow bills payments and other services :)

Stylish Entertaining with Super Bowl

Who doesn't want to play Bree Ven de Kamp this Christmas? Holiday season means entertaining guests and hosting dinners on Christmas eve, an opportunity to showcase your styling prowess both in your home and on your table.

Super Bowl at Trinoma offers new flavors and food ideas that are dressed and cooked to impress any of your guests.

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Take home and serve memorable and comforting holiday recipes like this Holiday Chicken Machang. It's very different from the traditional roasted chicken because of it's oriental twist. The chicken is stuffed with Chinese Machang or flavored sticky rice.

To serve or to give, Chicken Machang and Christmas Ham from Super Bowl

I promise that the Holiday Chicken Machang of Super Bowl will not let you down. Your guests (with high expectations) will admire the soft and well-seasoned chicken meat, the flavors seem to also sink in the chicken bones which are also soft. This dish is very aromatic and would give you the right holiday aroma for that perfect ambiance.

Tao Sa Pao

You can also get this stuffed golden dough balls which are not only delicious but would definitely add style to your holiday table. Most would never have tasted or experienced this treat, it's soft but the thin outside layers are crunchy. Inside, you'll taste flavors of ube and mung beans which are like the stuffing inside the "buchi". The soft dough also gives a melt in your mouth experience! Your guests would go crazy over them so be sure to get a lot of this.

Christmas Ham and Chicken Machang

Another idea for stylish entertaining is to offer finger food that would go well with your holiday wine or cheese. The Holiday Chicken Machang can be cut into bite sizes and served on a toothpick. You can also do this with Super Bowl's Christmas Ham which is delicious but not overwhelming with sweetness or fat. It does not need additional cooking or seasoning at all. These duo is perfect too if you are simply hosting a holiday cocktail.

For more Christmas food ideas, you can visit Super Bowl at Trinoma ahead of time and choose from their holiday recipes.

That Chocolate Thing at Bubba Gump

Look at this, it's extreme chocolate pleasure in a jar. This is the latest addition to the dessert line of Bubba Gump!

It looks like a guilt-full of dessert and the styling is just very tempting.

The jar is about to explode with the creaminess of vanilla icecream and whipped cream on top, the bottom is malten hot chocolate, just like the lava inside a volcano!

"That Chocolate Thing" is perfect when you just have to reward yourself with extreme chocolaty pleasure. Taste and relax with this dessert at Bubba Gump Trinoma or Greenbelt.

Best to enjoy by yourself, you know you deserve the full jar, don't you?