Weekend Food Tripping at A Veneto Pizzeria and Seattle's Best Coffee

The week felt too long!  Most of the time, it flew by pretty quickly but this week was a bit exceptional!  I felt like I'm in a "slow motion" movie!  It must be because work hasn't been that productive as compared to before!  I have to be positive and look for a brighter week ahead!

My weekend food tripping is, well, fattening!  Hahaha  It feels good to eat fattening food once in awhile, give me the energy and boost to go on!  

There are some days I really crave for pasta and pizza and this week is no exception!  A Veneto serves what I want and here's my order that goes straight to my belly!  LOL

Baked Ziti with Chicken

Php235.00 (approx $5.60)

This has got to be my most favorite pasta served at A Veneto!  Well, don't take my word for it as I did not try a lot of their pasta variants because I'm always ordering this!  I love ziti and I am in love/hate relationship with chicken! (Love to eat, hate the allergies).  Huge servings definitely perfect for sharing!  The sauce isn't too sweet nor too sour!  The mixture is just right!  Not for the cheese-phobiacs though!

Italian Sausage Parmagiana 

Php210.00 (approx. $5.00)

We were not a fan of their Hungarian Sausage Pasta so we've decided to give another type of sausage a try!  We did not taste a lot of the Italian sausage (even on photos) but the taste isn't bad!  Much better than the Hungarian sausage in my opinion!

Half All Meat Pizza and Special Pizza 14"

Php335.00 (approx $8.00)

I love it when Pizza places serves their pizzas in half!  You can order 2 types of pizza served in a single pizza pan!  We love choices, and having choices are the great mind boggling dining experience we crave for!

All Meat Pizza says it all!  ALL MEAT!  For the carnivorous out there!  Good servings of ham, pork, sausages, etc..!  Special Pizza on the other hand has pepperoni, green bell peppers, onions and ground meat! 

A Veneto Napoli Pizzeria Ristorante

Glorietta 3, Ayala Center

Makati City, Philippines

(632) 818-3090

There are other branches like SM San Lazaro, SM Mall of Asia and Trinoma!  The restaurant accepts cash and credit cards and I believe there's no service charge so feel free to tip the servers for good service!  

They are not the best tasting pizza/pasta place but you get a good deal out of its price!  The servings are huge and you will definitely leave the restaurant full or you may ask your friends to carry your excess baggage!

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Since the hubby and I got married, we weren't staying much inside coffee places because we love hanging out at home during free time, because it's more relaxing that way!  We can raise our legs up high and no one's going to judge us!  hahaha  I hope you guys are not judging us, it's at the comfort of our own home and girl!  I promise you, I can make good tasting Iced Coffee and I have more than 5 people to concur on that!  (they're all family members though) *hahaha*

Anyways, we were doing a couple of errands and ended up with grumbling tummies!  We've passed by Seattle's Best Coffee and decided to go for a quick snack before going to my next client!

If you are as hungry as I am, here's what you can order...quick and easy and fills the tummy in no time!

Clubhouse Sandwich

Php170.00 (approx $4.00)

Smoked ham, bacon, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, 

egg and cheese topped with honey mustard dressing 

and a side order of corn chips.

It looks light but it fills the stomach quite easily!  It's a perfect share between Mr. and Mrs. AMW!

Join your lovely sandwich with...

Classic Javanilla Shake

Php155.00 (approx $3.70)

SBC’s bold and flavorful espresso mixed with a generous serving of warm milk.

 This is the best bet for you if you're not into strong flavored coffee drink!  It tastes more like ice cream drink!  Full of calories that can make you go high!!! *dances around* :P

Seriously!  I need to borrow a dog!  A dog that's not too sweet to pet but a dog that's ready to bite anytime of the day!  I need the workout!  hahaha

What's your weekend food tripping?  

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

Eat like you mean it! :D

AMW Reviews: Purederm Deep Moist Hand Mask

At the moment you are reading this, I am off for a Wedding trial makeup and a private photo shoot, the day will be long and tiring but I'm sure I have to energy for it!  Prettifying other people gives me the "natural high"!

Anyways, let me get back to what I'm planning to talk about today.


I've talked about how dry my hands get way back!  I've only started looking for hand lotion when I started to hold hands!  *laughs*  That was straightforward right?  

I have to admit, no matter how great a lotion works for me, I find it very difficult to apply and re-apply as I love to wash my hands!  I love spritzing alcohol anytime of the day, because...that's how I am!  

When I receive Deep Moisture Hand Mask for review and it has "Almond" written, I am super excited to give this a try as their foot mask works!  How did this perform?  Is this a nice alternative for hand lotion?

Purederm Deep Moist Hand Mask says ---

Get dramatically improved skin tone and texture after one use! Enriched with Shea butter, Sweet Almond Oil, Camelia Japonica Oil, Opuntia Tuna Extract and other natural anti-oxidants, it penetrates deeply to protect, nourish and moisturize the skin. 

One pack consists of:

1. Plastic Gloves

2. Hand Sheet mask with moisturizing ingredients

3. Sticker (no photo taken)

AMW says ---

Pros

• Affordable
• Easy to use
• No sticky feel after usage
• INSTANTLY moisturize the hands
• Though there's no English instructions, the drawings are easy to follow. Expiration date is also visible.

• Easy tear packaging

Cons

• The plastic gloves are not friendly to the environment
• The moisture or the softness of the hands did not stay on til the next day
• Continuous usage is needed to see best results

Overall

My hands were extremely dry when I've given this product a test, it did gave me the "smooth and moisturized" feel but only for the night.  I think the hands are way harder to moisturize as compared to other parts of the body as we tend to wash our hands with soap often.  

Tips
from Purederm

• Wash hands with warm water.
• Open package and wear hand masks.
• Put on the vinyl gloves over the hand masks while fixing the vinyl gloves to the wrist with enclosed bands.
• Leave on for 20 – 30 minutes before removing gloves and masks. No additional washing is required.

from AMW

• I prefer to use my favorite hand lotion after this step for further moisturization.
• Best to do a face mask and even foot masks so you kill 2-3 birds at a time!

Will I repurchase?
 Yes, would like to see long term usage "effects" of this.

To whom do I recommend this to?
Male or Female with dry, rough hands who hates the feel of hand lotion.

Where to purchase and how much?

Php79.75 (approx. $1.30) for 1 pair at Watson's Stores locally.  For international readers, there are online sellers.

Here's how this product works!

See how moisturized my hands look after usage?
Too bad it didn't last long though, my hands probably sucked all the moisture!

Have you tried this Uber Hi-tech Hand Mask?

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

Note from author: Product was sent for review purposes. Author will not accept payments for POSITIVE reviews. All reviews are based on personal experiences, please purchase at your own discretion.)

AMW Bulletin: Forever 21 Gift Cards

Dear Philippine Readers:

Forever 21 will definitely be part of your Christmas shopping list as they will be offering gift cards for you to share to make your loved ones happy!  Nothing beats giving a Christmas gift where you know the recipient gets the chance to choose his or her favorite pieces at Forever 21!

In line with the launch of the said gift cards, Forever 21 will be posting a party at Members Only (The Fort) and they will also be introducing its brand ambassadors that night.

According to F21's Marketing Manager Jane, YOU can also get an invite to the party by purchasing Php5,000 worth of Gift Cards before November 20, 2010 5:00pm.  Party is on November 20, 2010 at 8:00pm.  Special gift packs will also be given to the first 100 attendees.

If you plan to purchase gift cards anyways, what are you waiting for?  Purchase as early as this weekend and you get the extras!

**Cash and Debit card payments only for gift card purchases.

Christmas shopping can definitely start as early as TODAY!
Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

(Author is not affiliated with the company mentioned, this post is for information purposes)

AMW Bulletin: Bobbi Brown Beauty Classroom

Dear Philippine Readers:

I know a lot of you readers are make-up enthusiasts!  That's why you're here ready my blog!  *smiles*  I believe a lot of you wants to learn makeup as well and wouldn't it be great if you're trained internationally? 

Expensive right?  There's plane fare, lodging, school fee, etc...

I'm glad when I received an email from Bobbi Brown's Brand Coordinator Ms. Ina Casas about Bobbi Brown Beauty Classroom.

You can attend Bobbi's Beauty Classroom with Singapore Trainer Ms. Cecilia Tay and get schooled on Bobbi's Beauty Essential.

Date: November 18, 2010 (Thursday)

Time: 3:00pm-6:00pm

Venue: East Cafe, 2/F Rustan's Makati

How to register?

• Purchase a gift certificate worth Php1,500 at Rustan's Makati.  The certificate is fully redeemable with Bobbi Brown Products
• Email your name and contact details at ccasas@sg.estee.com

 **NOTE from Bobbi Brown: Register before November 17, 2010 to receive a special gift.

You can email them directly if you have further questions!
Enjoy learning!

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

(Author is not affiliated with the company mentioned, this post is for information purposes)

AMW Reviews: Etude House Proof 10 Eye Primer

I haven't been searching and reviewing eye primers lately because I own 2 of the top eyeshadow primer brands and I'm confident with them inside my makeup train case.  The Urban Decay Primer Potion (UDPP) and the Too Faced Shadow Insurance (TFSI). 

Lately, I have been reading positive reviews online regarding the Etude House Proof 10 Eye Primer and it was perfect when I visited Korea as every Korean Cosmetics brand are cheaper there so I've decided to purchase 2 of these!

After a month of usage, here I am with my experience...

Etude House Proof 10 Eye Primer says ---

Proof 10 Eye Primer supplies coverage to eyelids and around the eyes to enhance eye shadow color and integrity for a long lasting Perfect 10 look.

Made in Korea