MyParty. Finds. A Home.

Almost, but not quite.

We just spent the whole morning walking along the beach, hoping we were donned in comfy Naot sandals, when we chanced upon this beachside bbq place at Marco Island in Florida. I had to do a second look because I couldn’t believe a restaurant (or its owner, at least) would actually advertise themselves as less than anything but the best. At least they’re forthright, right?

Anyway, I hope this small shout out to Mel makes him a few more notches famous.

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Foodie? Do drop by and join us at Lasang Pinoy Sundays.

This will be the second time I’ll be featuring a cantaloupe for LaPiS. I first featured it for the Fruit theme but, I can’t resist featuring it again for this week’s theme which is succulent.

Whenever I hear the word succulent, I think of fresh, ripe, fruits - ones where the juices swish in your mouth as you take each bite. Yum. And of course, what’s the best way to counter the heat of summer than to find the sweetest, most succulent fruits available.

Succulent with a capital S.

Not only should this cantaloupe cool me off, I hope if I eat this (and only this) all day, it might help usher in the fast weight loss I’ve been hoping for.

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If you love food as much as we do, please visit Lasang Pinoy Sundays.

The Taste of Boston is a small canteen-ish food shack on Ballast Point Pier and Park in Tampa. At first, it appears to be just like any other place to get fast seafood. However, wait until you taste their food!

My daughter loved loved loved their New England Clam Chowder! It’s creamy and tasty and clammy.

My husband ordered the Fish and Chips Basket and we could really really taste how fresh the fish is!

And because I’m such a glutton, I tried the Fisherman’s Platter. My photo didn’t do this justice, (ugly camera) sorry! The basket consisted of fried haddock, scallops, shrimps, clam strips, fries and coleslaw. Of course, Ninna ate most of the shrimps.

So much fried food! I can already feel our arteries screaming for us to consider reading diet pill reviews! Haha! But what can I say, gorging on great fried foods for one night won’t do us a lot of harm (or will it?). Anyway, it was worth it.

It really is a best kept secret.

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Taste Of Boston
5314 Interbay Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33611
(813) 831.21.12
http://www.tasteofboston.net/

In the South of the United States, barbecues are a staple. There are different kinds of barbecues, of course, depending on where in the South you are - there’s North and South Carolinan, Texan, Memphis, Kansas City, Alabama, Kentucky, and Georgian - the difference is all in the sauce.

However, and no matter the sauce, my two favorite barbecue meals are the baby back ribs and the pulled pork.

For LaPiS, I am featuring the pulled pork.

Pulled pork is prepared by shredding the pork into small strips after it is barbecued. The strips are then served on a bun, like a sandwich, and most often topped with coleslaw. For the particular meal above, my pulled pork came with some yummy Texan toast.

Definitely, not your usual bbq sa kanto.

Sarap!

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If you love food as much as we do, please visit Lasang Pinoy Sundays. We may not have Ft Myers custom doors, but you are still very welcome to knock at our virtual doors.

I am a firm believer in the age old saying that: you don’t really know what you’re missing until its gone.

My family used to frequent Gerry’s Grill in Manila. It also helps that my sister used to work there, so we got a lot of freebies, too! Hehe! And then when we moved abroad, I began to miss not only Gerry’s signature sisig but moreso the experience of dining out with my whole family.

Now, the only way for us to eat at Gerry’s Grill or be with family, is to travel back to Manila or to fly coast to coast to California.

Here we are with my lovely aunts, my uncles, and my xbox 360 - addicted twin cousins.

And as you can see by our empty plates and what’s left of our crispy pata, we’re definitely in our comfort zones.

So I guess what I really wanted to say is, just enjoy whatever you have right now and be thankful that what you want (to eat) is just within your reach - because it can really be expensive to satisfy some unique cravings, hehe!

Here’s one big pig for one big celebration!

Happy first anniversary to Lasang Pinoy Sundays! What are we waiting for? Bring out the Mang Tomas!

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Food lover? Then do visit the Lasang Pinoy Sundays (LaPiS) page HERE.

The thing is, when it comes to fashion, hubby and I aren’t really on the same page. He’s more inclined to purchase comfy shirts, jeans, cargo shorts, sneakers, and a dependable backpack. On the other hand, I’m into trousers, blouses, heels (kitten or otherwise), and fab bags. So it’s really hard to find even one matching his and hers item in our closet.

On the gadget-front, he’s into the latest models while I am pretty much set on whatever oldie he hands down to me.

Our compromise? Wristwatches - it’s both a gadget and a fashion accessory!

We have been wanting to get any (or all, lotto win provided) for a while now.

His and hers Omega Speedmasters.

His Large Classic Philip Stein Teslar.

Hers Tag Heuer Aquaracer (or Link).

His and hers Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust

So yes, my husband and I get along just fine.

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One of our good friends, Andrew, has a hobby that benefits us (his friends) greatly - he loves to mix drinks! His bar at home is stocked with all kinds and manners of alcohol, glasses, flutes, goblets, and even cute little umbrellas.

The night that we were at their home, Andrew prepared some shots for us.

My third shot of the night: Sex on the Beach in one of Andrew’s many Hard Rock Cafe shot glasses.

But my favorite drink of all is his signature frozen margaritas.

The best way towards an enjoyable intoxication.

Move over, Jimmy Buffet. Margaritaville, even with its gaudy outdoor chairs thrown in for good measure, do not stand a chance against our yummy homemade ‘ritas! 

Our super talented bartender. Thanks, Andrew!

Cheers!

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Food lover? Then do visit the Lasang Pinoy Sundays (LaPiS) page HERE.

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Cynch put up another quiz for foodies naman this week. And it’s all about our relationship with food and our in-laws. Here are my answers:

1. Kung ang mother in law mo ay isang dish or ulam, ano siya?
:: Kare-kare. Akala mo mahirap lutuin pero madali lang pala. Ang MIL ko, sa simula parang complicated pero kapag nakilala mo siya, napaka-simple lang ng kanyang personality. At masarap, haha!

2. Ano ang madalas ihandang pagkain kapag may party sa bahay ng in laws mo?
:: Pancit or Spaghetti. And Bbq.

3. Ano ang pinakamasarap na pagkain na nailuto ng in laws mo?
:: Sinigang.

4. Anong pagkain ang nailuto mo na para sa in laws mo?
:: Afritada na super asim (hahaha!). At leche flan.

5. Meron bang dish na itinuro sa iyo ang in laws mo, either traditional family meal or paborito ng iyong asawa?
:: Halos lahat ng alam kong lutuin ay sa in-laws galing ang recipe dahil si hubby ang nagturo sa akin.

6. Mahalaga ba sa in laws mo na matuto kang magluto bago kayo nagpakasal ni Hubby?
:: Hindi naman, kasi alam nila si hubby marunong nang magluto so hindi kami magugutom.

7. Anong eating habits ng in laws mo ang na-acquire mo na rin through the years?
:: Wala akong maisip. Hindi kasi kami nagkikita ng madalas masyado para may ma-acquire akong habits.

8. Meron ka bang unforgettable kitchen moments with your in laws?
:: Hehe, wala pa masyado.

9. Binibigyan ka ba ng cooking tips ng in laws mo? Ano-ano ito?
:: Wala pa naman.

10. Ano ang paboritong pagkain ng father in law mo?
:: Adobo yata, hehe!

11. Mahilig ba sa desserts ang in laws mo? If yes, anong hilig nila?
:: Mga kakanin at ice cream.

12. Pagdating naman sa inuman after meals, “Go” ba sila or “No”?
:: Si tatay, dati go na go. Pero ngayon yata dahil sa health ay hinay-hinay na.

13. Saan madalas mag-dine out for family dinners ang in laws mo?
:: Sa dampa. Or sa Max’s.

14. Mahilig ba sila sa exotic food? If yes, ano-ano ito?
:: Hindi yata.

15. Lastly, masasabi mo bang bonding moments are “food moments” mo with your in laws?
:: Ay oo naman. And daming chika habang kumakain, naa-update ako lagi, hehehe!

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