Arts. Eats.

Harry Potter Cupcakes

Arts. Eats. — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:39:37 +0000

Still another post about cupcakes and Harry Potter. Here is a set of yet another beautiful Harry Potter cupcakes. Can’t get enough of them!

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How To Bake Hearts Into Your Cupcakes

Arts. Eats. — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 02:39:02 +0000

Gone were the days when cupcakes were plain and boring. People have found many ways to make those bite-size treats not only pleasing to our tastes but to our eyes as well. Take a look at this beautiful and ingenious cupcake:

The colors remind me of the really pretty yoga sandals that I saw in a shop yesterday. I wtipould have bought them if I were into yoga myself!

So, are you a baker and wants to know how to bake hearts into your cupcakes? I know you do! If you followed the link and the steps stated there, show me your finished products when you’re done!

Gifts and Plans

Arts. Eats. — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:06:08 +0000

Valentine’s day is just around the corner and I have already bought a card and some presents for the husband. My daughter and I hopped from one shop to another last Thursday after our parent-teacher’s conference. We saw some really nice shirts which the husband needs and a bottle of discount cologne. I already bought us some cards – two for the husband (from yours truly and her small girl) and another for the daughter from her dad.

February 13 is a non-working day for the husband so we planned on celebrating our Valentine’s Day ahead of everyone else. We hope to see the movie, The Vow and eat some good food, of course. Our daughter will be at school though so we’ll have the celebration with her around dinner time.

Foccacia

Arts. Eats. — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:17:59 +0000

Today, I chanced upon a Filipino food blogger, The Hungry Giant. He made his own foccacia and shared the recipe. I find it inspiring to see a fellow amateur cook try his hand on cooking and baking. Aside from being a foodie, he is also a self-confessed carnivore, something to which I can strongly relate too. Hahaha!

His post on foccacia reminded me of a close friend of mine. We were arguing Facebook chat regarding a debt advice that we both read online. She seem to agree with the advice but I wasn’t. And then out of the blue, during that friendly argument, she requested for foccacia. Now, I have two electric ovens but I have not baked anything edible yet. Besides, I had no idea what foccacia is but a little research did help. I told her that we’ll just buy her a loaf somewhere but she disagreed and ~~demanded~~ requested that I bake instead of buying. But since I still lack the confidence to bake real food (as I have been baking sweet treats using polymer clay), it can’t be done any time soon so we have to settle for store-bought foccacia for now.

Discounted Ferrero Bouquet for Valentine’s Day

Arts. Eats. — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:50:13 +0000

Two staples to make your Valentine’s Day sweet: chocolates and flowers. But why give the traditional ones when you can innovate? Try Ferrero Bouquet:

What made this sweeter is that it is 50% off. Instead of P1,500, pay only P750 for a bouquet of twelve Ferrero Rocher Chocolates. This is a current deal that you can buy from CashCash Pinoy. And the details:

Every bouquet uses only all original Ferrero Rocher chocolates
Elegantly wrapped in red and gold ribbons to match the golden Ferrero foils
Made of a dozen Ferrero buds for a dozen sweet moments of chocolate pleasure
Get creative and unique this love month with this edible chocolate bouquet
Pick up at Balloons and Gifts Galore, White Plains, QC

Cooking as De-stressor

Arts. Eats. — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:28:03 +0000

What do you do when you’re stressed and worried? Typically, women spend a day at the salon or spa. Or buy gold coins online, new clothes, shoes, bags or gadgets. Others may do both. In the past, I do the latter and eat. And last year, I learned that my most dreaded household chore – ironing our clothes – is an effective de-stressor too. However, I’ve lost interest on ironing and found a new chore instead which is cooking. I find the entire process surprisingly calming. From going to the market to preparing my ingredients up to enjoying the fruit of my labor. It helps too that the wet market is quite near and offers a variety of fresh produce, fish and meat. Marketing and cooking, certainly are great ways to take my mind away from worries and forget about what’s causing the stress. These are indeed effective in transforming the negative vibes into positive and yummy ones.

Valentine’s Day Gifts and Treats Ideas

Arts. Eats. — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:55:18 +0000

Say hello to love month with these fresh and creative ideas for treats and decors.

Red velvet cake pops, especially decorated for Valentine’s Day.

Free Valentine’s Day printables to label and adorn your gifts and treats. Perfect for the cake pops above, don’t you think?

Valentine’s Day treat cups which are perfect for friends and teachers.

P250 for P500 Worth of Food and Drinks at Papparoni’s

Arts. Eats. — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:57:43 +0000

Craving for pizza or pasta? Check out the deal on Papparoni’s at pakyaw.com.ph. You only have to pay P250 for P500 worth of food and drinks.

Nice to know about this deal:

Savor gourmet pizza made fresh daily from a stone-brick oven!
Want something more? Try out their delicious rice meals, pastas, appetizers, steaks and desserts!
Nice, chill out place in Tomas Morato.
Everything on the menu is up for grabs!

Why I Do Art

Arts. Eats. — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:37:17 +0000

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Why Grow Your Own Food?

Arts. Eats. — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:20:01 +0000

Eating organic food these days has become a fad, especially when many of us realize that the food we usually eat, even though “fresh” contains chemicals and preservatives. It is unfortunate though, that organic foods are quite expensive. Thus, why not try growing one’s own organic garden?

What are the advantages of growing your own food? They contain no or lesser chemicals (pesticides, fertilizers, etc.). Thus, it is good not only for one’s health but also for the environment. Moreover, they are fresher, taste better and last longer.

The Internet is full of resources when it comes to growing a garden. One can even buy a composter online if he can’t find one at local shops. Purchasing gardening supplies and tools is pretty convenient too as these are already available in many supermarkets.