Tim Ho Wan: A Review

I have been hearing about Tim Ho Wan and how long the line is in SM Megamall every time, and I just had to try it. I went there with my cousin and the rumors were right... It was indeed packed! We had to wait almost 1 hour to get seated, and it was just a few minutes before 11:00 AM!

We had Baked Bun with BBQ Pork as an appetizer. It was different from the other buns that I've tried. It was golden, slightly sweet and crunchy with a soft, braised pork in the middle. It was inexplicably delicious!

We also had Beancurd Skin Roll with Pork and Shrimp. The skin was perfect, soft and chewy with generous diced pork and shrimp filling. The sauce it just right, not too sweet.

The Spinach Dumplings is also different from the other dimsums that I've had. The wrapping is a little thicker with a chewy consistency.

The Lotus Leaf Wrapped Glutinous Rice was also very delicious. The gelatinous consistency of the rice went well with sweet sausage and chicken that were mixed inside.

Overall, I loved the food at Tim Ho Wan. For me, the long line was totally worth it! I will surely come back for more. :)

Inferno by Dan Brown: A Review

I have read all of the Robert Langdon series of Dan Brown. Just like the previous stories in this series, the entire book is about 24 hour long mystery/thriller. Robert Langdon wakes up at a hospital with no recollection of how he got there and as he starts to figure out what's going on, he starts getting deeper into a dangerous event that is about to take place. From the very first page, a chain of events starts to take place at a very fast pace.

I loved reading the book. At the start, I found it a little bit annoying when every single details of various Italian tourist spots were being described. Some of them were described at times which was like reading a brochure. The description of various historic places probably could've been shortened a little bit.

It’s a never-ending thriller. A lot of twists and turns as the story progresses which will make you keep turning the pages. It's a fast-paced story and the story telling style of Dan Brown is absolutely amazing. Overall, it’s a great novel.

Dessert du Jour's Queso de Bola Cheesecake: Absolute Cheesecake Heaven!

I'm definitely a dessert lover, but I can say that I'm a cheesecake connoisseur since I myself make them and have tried so many cheesecakes in so many places. That being said, I can say that the Queso de Bola Cheesecake of Dessert du Jour is one of the best cheesecakes that I've ever tasted.

What makes this cheesecake so special are the tiny bits of queso de bola mixed with the cream cheese. The texture and saltiness of the queso de bola mixed with the sweetness of the cake with the muscovado whipped cream on top, make the cake much more pleasing to the taste buds. I couldn't get enough of this cheesecake that my brother had to take the cake off my sight! LOL! ;)

They have other desserts available like the Salted Caramel and Chocolate Torte and Vanilla Crepe Cake which my friends also rave about. I will definitely try them next time. :)

If you would like to try their desserts, here are their contact details:

  Dessert du Jour by Mara dela Rama-Poblete

  Unit 51 Ecology Village, Dasmarinas Village Side, Gate 5, EDSA, Makati City

  Phone:  (02) 4052580, 0917-8116272, 0917-8036272

Spectra Soft Laser Peel - My Review

I've done a lot of skin treatments with my dermatologist, Dr. Margaret Corcoran for quite a while now. My acne is now controlled and my deep scars have improved a lot. But I still have a lot of open pores. I did have a session of fractional CO2 laser before, but I haven't had time to undergo another session because I needed to go on leave after the procedure and I can't afford to do so. So my dermatologist suggested the newest treatment in her clinic - Spectra Soft Laser Peel. She said that it's a no downtime treatment for acne and acne-prone skin, oily skin, open pores and dark skin blemishes. She said that it can tighten my pores in around 5 treatments. I got really curious about it so I tried it.

Right after the laser treatment, I just had a little pinkish blush for around 2 hours and it faded out afterwards. There were no scabs, no ugly peeling off. But after 5 days, I noticed that my skin got brighter and softer. Plus after the 3rd session, I noticed significant tightening of my pores, especially around the nose area. The improvement was even way better after the 5th session.

This is a photo before Spectra soft laser peel:

And this is a photo a week after the 5th session:

I also noticed that the oiliness of my skin has decreased. My skin looks brighter as well. I get a lot of compliments on the great improvement of my skin. :)

The Amazing Spiderman 2: A Review

I watched "The Amazing Spiderman 2" with my bestfriend last week and after the movie, I thought I'd write a review on it. I was not really impressed with it. First off, it is supposed to be an action movie, but I felt that it lacked the action that I was expecting it to have. There we also so many cheesy scenes with Peter and Gwen, which I think weren't necessary in the movie. The plot was also very shallow. Case in point - there's a total blackout in the whole of New York City and the only person who knew how to reset the power grid was a newbie in Oscorp... Gwen! Will this happen in real life? Well, I guess this movie is based on a comic book character anyway and should not really be taken seriously...

There's news that the sequel is now in pre-production, but I'm not really so excited to see it. Maybe I will just watch it on DVD.

Dakasi Iced Tea - My Review

Last Sunday, my bestfriend and I went to Greenhills Shopping Center to buy some stuff and we got thirsty in the middle of our shopping frenzy. We saw that there was a Dakasi Tea place there so we tried their take on the famous pearl iced teas. My bestfriend ordered Golden Honey Grapefruit Tea with Pearls and I had Mint Iced Tea with Pearls.

I'm a mint addict, and the Mint Iced Tea with Pearls of Dakasi doesn't disappoint with regards to the minty taste. The pearls added to the character of the drink since they also absorbed the mint flavor so the aftertaste after chewing on them is quite satisfying. This is one of my favorites so far.

I tasted the Golden Honey Grapefruit Tea with Pearls and it's also a good one. It is tangy with a lemon and honey taste. The pearls gave it an interesting sweetness as well; very refreshing. I can order this tea next time for myself.

CorDerm Acne Defense Foam Wash - My Maintenance Anti-Acne Facial Wash

I had really bad acne problem before and I have an extreme fear of having the same kind of breakouts again. I don't really get pimples on a regular basis, so my dermatologist, Dr. Margaret Corcoran recommended CorDerm Acne Defense Foam Wash, a facial wash that will decrease the oiliness of my skin and prevent pimples at the same time.

I like this facial wash because even though it controls my skin's oiliness, it does not make it feel so dry and tight. And it also kinda prevents blackheads and whiteheads; I noticed that I don't have to do monthly facials with my dermatologist anymore. So I'm saving money at the same time! I also noticed that since I've used this facial wash, I haven't had any pimples cropping up. It's a good acne prevention and oil control wash.

BarDolci Macarons - Love the Macarons!

I've heard about BarDolci's macarons from my cousins for the longest time and it was only last week that I was able to go there. Well, it's not really easy to go there, but since it's my day off from work and nothing to do, I braved the traffic and went there with my bestfriend, Pam. I got their box of 10 macarons.

I particularly liked the salted caramel, snickers and peanut butter. Their macarons are not too sweet. Plus it's crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside. Really yummy! The price is not cheap though; each macaron is PhP50. But I think it's worth it. :)

They also have gelato, though I didn't try them out. I will go back there sometime soon and give a review on their gelato. 

BarDolci's store contact details:

F133 Forbeswood Heights, Burgos Circle, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City

Phone: 8468245