30’s Restaurant and Café: French Toast

What comes into your mind when we say French toast?

Me, it is the same as the other people... they say French toast I say breakfast.

But in 30’s Restaurant and Café here in Cebu, French toast is served all day not just a breakfast meal but as a Yummy Dessert as well..

So far, 30’s Restaurant and Café French toast has the yummiest and most sought after French toast in Cebu.

30’s Restaurant and Café is actually just a very simple and cozy restaurant located in Banilad Cebu in front of Paradise Village.

They serve a wide variety of food from steak to pasta to Panini at a very affordable price.

Balut experience

One ohhh so boring night while tart and I were smoking outside the office. A Balut vendor passed by us and we decide to give it a try.

Balut is a fertilized duck (or chicken) egg that is boiled and eaten in the shell.

Now I know that as much as possible we have to avoid eating this delicacy of ours since it is high on bad cholesterol Emphasis on the “BAD”

But hey the last time I was able to eat a Balut was 4-5 years ago since I saw my dad eat it and the duck was almost fully formed (Goosebumps). So this time, I let tart ate the duck part I just stick to the yummy yellow!

I forgot how tasty balut it actually is… Best eaten with salt and spicy vinegar!

-DHONPAL

The Best of Wowowee

Below are the questions and actual answers of Wowowee contest Participants. The Best of Wowowee!

I guess it’s a combination of Stress, plus the overwhelming desire to win that we tend to answer the darness things.

I guess we are all familiar what and how wowowee (the noon time show) goes right?

It’s actually one of those shoes that I like to watch especially when a person approaches Willie for help and I

get to witness how compassionate and giving the FILIPINOS are.

But when I received this email from ASH, an office colleague I can’t help but laugh at my station.

ENJOY!

1. Q: "Ano sa Tagalog ang teeth?" A: "Utong!"

2. Q: "Kung ang light ay ilaw, ano naman ang lightning?" A: "Umiilaw!"

3. Q: "Kung vegetarian ang tawag sa kumakain ng gulay, ano ang tawag sa kumakain ng tao? A: "Humanitarian? "

4. Q: "Sina Michael at Raphael ay mga." A: "Ninja?"

5. Q: "Ano ang karaniwang kasunod ng kidlat?" A: "Sunog!"

6. Q: "Magbigay ng sikat na Willie." A: "Willie da pooh!"

7. Q: "Ang mga Hindu ay galing sa aling bansa?" A: "Hindunesia? "

8. Q: "Anong hayop si King Kong?" A: "Pagong!"

9. Q: "Magbigay ng mabahong pagkain." A: "Tae!"

10. Q: "Saang bansa matatagpuan ang mga Canadians?" A: "Canadia!"

11. Q: "Kumpletuhin - Little Red." A: "Ribbon!"

12 Q: "Ano ang tinatanggal sa itlog bago ito kainin?" A: "Buhok?"

13. Q: "Magbigay ng pagkain na dumidikit sa ngipin." A: "Tinga!"

14. Q: "Anong oras kadalasang pinapatay ang TV?" A: "Pag balita?"

15. Q: "Ano ang tawag mo sa anak ng taong grasa?" A: "Baby oil?"

16. Q: "Saan karaniwang ginagawa ang mga sweets na ginagamit sa halu-halo?" A: "Sweetserland? "

17. Q: "Sinong higanteng G ang tinalo ni David?" A: "Godzilla?"

18. Q: "Ano ang mas malaki, itlog ng ibon o sanggol ng tao?" A: "Itlog ng tao!"

19. Q: "Anong S ang tawag sa duktor nag nago-opera?" A: "Sadista?"

20. Q: "Blank is the best policy." A: "Ice tea?"

22. Q: "Saan binaril si Jose Rizal?" A: "Sa likod!"

23. Q: "Fill in the blanks - Beauty is in the eye of the ____." A: "Tiger?"

24. Q: "Ano ang kinakain ng monkey-eating eagle?" A: "Saging!"

25. Q: "Kung ang suka ay vinegar, ano naman ang Inggles ng toyo?" A: "Baliw!"

26. Q: "Anong tawag mo sa kapatid ng nanay mo?" A: "Kamag-anak! "

27. Q: "Saan nakukuha ang sakit na AIDS?" A: "Sa motel?"

28. Q: "Kung ang H2O ay water, ano naman ang CO2?" A: "Cold water!"

29. Q: "Sinong cartoon charcater ang sumisigaw ng yabba dabba doo?" A: "Si scooby dooby doo?"

30. Q: "Heto na si kaka, bubuka-bukaka. " A: "Operadang bakla?"

31. Q: "Ilan ang bituin sa American flag?" A: "Madami!"

32. Q: "Ano ang tawag mo sa taong isa lang ang mata?" A: "Abnormal!" 

DHONPAL

After 48 years: The Sea of Monsters

Finally Finally!!!… I was able to secure the second book of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series which is THE SEA of Monsters.

It took me more than a month and 48 years... not to mention countless follow up visits to secure a single paperback copy. Since the movie adaptation of the first book the lightning thief hit the theaters, his books were sold out instantly. I guess they all got curious I can’t blame them. If you think the movie was great, you should read the book it’s way way better.

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Thought Bubble:

I am pretty sure that I left my name and contact at Fully Booked Ayala cebu, but why is it I have to make a phone call just for me to know that the book is available. I didn’t receive single phone call or a simple text message from them informing me that the book is already available. Maybe they only have limited number of books available and a lot of customers wanting a copy.

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Anyways, Michael Scott’s The Secret of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series is still not available here.

I have listed my name and contact number in the waiting list of all the major bookstores in cebu. Still no word…

Oh well.. Let me worry about that next weekend when I am done reading my new book.

Cheers!

DHONPAL

 

My Epitome of True and Undying Love

Being human, emotions are a part of our everyday life. Anger, Sadness, Joy.  the most powerful of these emotions is LOVE. 

It is Love that launched a thousand ships in the Trojan War, it was love that killed romeo and Juliet, Love was the reason why jesus died for us. 

Correct me if I am wrong, but each one of us has a couple we admire and consider as an epitome of True and Undying Love.  a love that moves you and shakes you to the very core.. They share a kind love that made smile, cry  and gave you goosebumps at the same time. 

In my 25 years of existence, there is only one couple that I consider as that.

These are my parents…

They have been married for around 35 years and still growing strong, I see them everyday and more often than not they would have these pity fights over something as small as my dad not drinking his vitamins, but before the day is over they always find ways to Kiss and make up. Sometimes, I would hear them in the middle of the night talking about stuff sometimes laughing at corny jokes.

When my mom was sick and was in the hospital ICU, me and my siblings would take turns in watching both my parents. My Dad even said to us “I don’t think I can make it without your mom”.  My dad was so depress that time, he didn’t say it but we can feel it. When my mom was able to fully recover, I finally saw my dad smile.

My parents are for me, the epitome of True Love.

They thought me that love is patient and kind, that relationships are all about communication and compromise. And if you really love someone, you find ways to show it may it be in words or in action.

Time is too short to regret not being able to express how you feel. 

Now... Who do you consider as the epitome of True Love?

DHONPAL

VIPS in Asia @ IT PARK CEBU

One Friday Night, we decided to give VIPS in Asia a try.

Tart and I usually ends the workweek and welcome the weekend with a bottle or two of our favorite light drink Tanduay ICE.  Yes! It is more of a ritual for us.

VIPS in Asia offers our favorite drink (Tanduay ice) in towers, which was a first for me. For only P250 you can enjoy the drink which is good for around 4 peeps. If you really want to get hammered, you can drink it by yourself.

  

One thing I like is that bar is located at the heart of Asia town IT park, which is safe (roving guard), clean and no traffic. The bar is located at skyrise 3 building.

Plus they are also renowned for their Potato Tornado, which is best eaten when it is still hot. A Great “Pulotan” suggestion J

Aside from that VIPS in Asia offers a wide variety of food including Ribs, steak, pastas and salads.

Right in the middle of the IT hub of Cebu, this is the perfect place for those customers, technical, sales representatives to just chill and unwind since they are open at 7am.

Enjoy!

DHONPAL

Bohol: R and R at Panglao

After a very tiring trip to and from DANAO for the E.A.T (Extreme/Eco/Educational Adventure Tour), we decided it’s high time for us to rest up for Easter Sundays R and R at Panglao beach.

From Sagbayan, it’s about 2 and a half hours  bus ride to the capital city of Bohol which is Tagbilaran City. Although it felt a little shorter since I slept almost on the entire trip.  Tart always gets amazed at the idea that I can sleep anywhere (literally) and regardless of the position (may it be sitting or leaning forward).  We were staying at his sisters place since they have a spare guess room (which I think personally is awesome) we were able to save some money for the accommodation and meals (THANK YOU so much for everything!)

Easter Sunday

On Easter Sunday, we woke up early and go to the market to prepare our food for the Panglao trip.

We went to the Alturas Super Market to buy Milk fish, pork meat, fruits etc. I was actually having a great time since I am very fond of markets, I really don’t know why maybe it has something to do with my father always tagging me along every time he goes to the market to buy fresh fish for dinner.

I was able to make my famous grilled bangus (Milk fish) ala AA style, since tart wanted his sister to actually try it.

Was a bit pressured but somehow I think they liked it! ;)

  

Panglao was JAMMED PACK with people! Tart and I literally walked at the shoreline to see if there are available cottages. We walked for a while and just when we were about to give up! We found an available cottage! (yey!)

 

Panglao for me is still one of the top beaches here in the Philippines. It’s powdery white sand and crystal clear beach is still the best!

If I were to choose between Cebu and Panglao for the beaches, It would be a NO BRAINER! I would say Panglao. Even though I have lived all my life at Cebu, it seems that panglao never fails to take my breath away!

  

Enjoy!

Dhonpal

Bohol: E.A.T DANAO adventure

Me, Tart and gwendee went on a holy week vacay to tart's hometown. Were we only have two itinerary, go to danao were you will find the highest ZIP line (I think) in the Philippines, the E.A.T. (Extreme/Eco/Educational Adventure Tour) and get some R and R at Panglao beach.

We experienced an adrenaline rush like never before.

The zip line is called a Suislide, it’s the highest zip line ever built so far in the Philippines.

here is the view i got on my Cellphone cam

The most convenient way there is to take a TUBIGON Boat in Pier 3 (around 150 – 190 one way), then you can take a Bus to sagbayan (P25). Then at sagbayan you can either ride another bus to DANAO proper then from there ride a habal habal to E.A.T. or ride a habal habal from sagbayan directly to E.A.T DANAO.

tart  and i  would recommend the Sagbayan to E.A.T Park, if you are on a time constraint since there are times that there are no buses.

Blogger's Note:  it’s a really bumpy ride hence the request earlier for them to fix the road, But the view is spectacular I think the best way to experience bohol is on an open air vehicle. If you have lived in the city all your life (like me) the fresh air and the green scenery is worth the sunburn. :)

to check on other great adventure they offer you, you can check out their website: http://www.eatdanao.com/

or you can contact them through this numbers:

LGU-Danao

- 507-3106 local 187

- eatdanao@ymail.com

Ana Loinda Saluan

Mun. Tourism Officer

- 0917-3021701

Ma. Weina Saguid

Booking Officer

0921-7594403 / 0917-3021700

Have Fun!

Dhonpal

DotA all star version 6.66 with AI

 To all the DotA fanatics out there!

 

Just a continuation of my latest post DotA all star. I mentioned that the latest version that they released with a stable map is 6.66b (as the the official website www.getdota.com)

Now if you are like me, the type who wants to familiarize all the changes and experiment on you favorite character.  So that the next time you play with the BIG Boys you won’t get embarrassed. Then I suggest you download the latest version of DotA with AI (Artificial intelligence) on it.

I was kind of heartbroken when I couldn’t find my any online. 

After countless of Google and Yahoo searches I was able to figure out were one can download the latest AI MAP.

·         You can log-in to http://www.getdota.com/

·         Click on the AI Map at left side

·         It will divert you to http://www.playdota.com/forums

 

·         You have to register to their forum and become a member in order for you to download the map

Other great thing about joining their forum is that you can research battle strategy and be update on the latest updates from the creators of the game. this way you will be the one to kick ass not the other way around.

Enjoy!

Dhonpal