Weekend Food Trip at: Italianni's Tomas Morato

Sunday!  Ah, another weekend food trip post brought to you by AMW Family! :P  

Over the week, we had a lovely dinner at Italianni's Restaurant a day before Valentine's Day!  My brother was here for a short vacation for Chinese New Years so I've decided to take him to Italianni's as both of us haven't been back in this restaurant for a while!  I was told by my Uncle that the menu are getting better and there are a few new dishes added that are worth visiting!  

We've decided to visit Tomas Morato branch and the place was packed on a weeknight!  If you've been visiting Italianni's a couple of times, you know the extra helping of free warm bread is a great way to start any meal!  (Sorry, we weren't able to take a shot on the free bread as we were famished from traffic!)

Beef Salpicao

Php395.00 (approx $9.88)

Italian version of beef salpicao.  Spicy beef tips sauteed in olive oil, garlic, 

chili flakes, button mushrooms, black olives and cherry tomatoes.

Our appetizer for the night, I was aiming for Truffle Fries but I opt to stay healthy as I'm with my mom and dad!  Both of them are suffering from cough and colds and of course, with my current situation, eating beef is the best bet for baby to stay healthy!  With the order of Beef Salpicao, I requested to remove the chili flakes and keep the dish spicy-free as possible for my dad's enjoyment!

So far, the beef tips are really tender and the added sweet cherry tomatoes made the dish worth it!  I love the 2 extra garlic toasts as I dip it with the sauce of Beef Salpicao!  A healthy appetizer for sure!

Fish Fillet Cartoccio

Php395.00 (approx $9.88)

Seasoned dory fish and vegetables baked with butter, wine and spices.  

Served with garlic rice on the side.

Both my mom and dad's dish for the night.  Most of the chicken dishes are unfortunately unavailable that night so we opted for something healthy!  The baked dory fish upon unwrapping exudes a wonderful fragrance from all the wonderful spices used!  My mom and dad enjoyed this dish so much they finished this in an instant!  For health conscious out there, this is a  must-order!

Crispy Pork Ribs

Php425.00 (approx $10.63)

Deep-fried tender pork ribs.  

Marinated in Italian spices with garlic rice, seasonal vegetables.

This dish has "NEW" written on its menu and I'm glad Mr. AMW ordered this as I can't help taking 3-4 bites!  The Crispy Pork Ribs could come out a bit crispier but the pork ribs itself isn't dry on the inside!  The gravy is a perfect combination by the way!  Not the regular "instant gravy" taste you get from other restaurants!   Super 2 thumbs up!

Chicken Marsala Risotto

Php495.00 (approx $12.38)

Boneless chicken breast fried in our special egg batter over a rich vegetable marsala risotto.

Okay, out of all the dishes we ordered which are extremely good!  I felt bad that the "guest of honor" (my brother) didn't enjoy his dish as much as we did!  The Chicken Breast doesn't have much flavor and the risotto came out a bit unexpected!  We've had risotto in the past and so far, this doesn't come near to most risotto dishes we tried!  I wish they could have added more flavor to the chicken breast in the future!

Fettuccine Tartufo e Prosciutto

Php495.00 (approx $12.38)

 Premium pasta, truffle essence cream and Italian ham 

Another MUST order!  I can never go wrong ordering pastas at Italianni's and I'm glad the "truffle essence" caught my attention as the whole dish itself is a winner!  The thick pasta is cooked just right (al dente) and the Italian Ham on the side gives the right "saltiness" to the whole pasta dish!  And let's not get into the truffle essence, who can say no to that?  Not me for sure!

Overall, servers were really friendly that night but service was slow!  They probably lack staff that night as I only see a few taking orders and serving dishes!  As for the food, I'm glad to have returned to Italianni's Restaurant after YEARS as I'm glad to taste good food that makes me and my baby happy! :D

Restaurant accepts Cash and Credit Card Payments.  There is a separate service charge that will be added on the bill!  I highly recommend everyone to purchase The Bistro Group card as I was able to get 25% off the total bill for my birthday month! :)

Italianni's Restaurant

G/F Unit 1 CKB Center, Tomas Morato Ave  

Laging Handa, Quezon City 

Tel no: (632) 376-2382

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AMW Reviews: Pevonia Botanica Micro-Emulsified Massage Oil “Anti-Stress”

Happy Saturday everyone!
The week passed by pretty quickly and today, I'm off to spend quality time with my family as my brother will be leaving the country again after a week long vacation!  We're staying overnight in a hotel for relaxation, speaking of relaxation, I'll definitely bring my Pevonia Botanica product in which I will be reviewing today so you'll understand why I'm taking this with me!  There will definitely be some massaging session for both my mom and sister! :D

Pevonia says ---

Exhale and De-stress! Enjoy a relaxing massage any time…anywhere. Elegantly creamy, Micro-Emulsion Massage Oil Anti-Stress releases pent up tension and fatigue as it easily glides onto your skin. Delightfully aromatic, nourishing Safflower, Geranium, and Orange Oils blend to activate circulation, replenish elasticity and hydration while relieving dryness.

Nt. weight: 150ml/ 0.5 oz
Ingredients:

AMW says ---
Pros

• Simple packaging that's perfect on my bath area.
• A little goes a long way.  
• Smells wonderful and relaxing.
• The product is non-oily and non-greasy.
• Hydrates skin immediately after use.  Moisture stays for the whole day.
• The product says "oil" but it's actually a light cream texture that gets absorbed into the skin easily.

Cons

• Price.
• Not widely available.

Overall

The Pevonia Botanica Micro-emulsified massage oil is called "oil" amidst the light cream texture is due to the fact that it can activate the skin's natural oil release which helps the skin feels silkier and smoother.  The product is lightweight upon application and grease-free for the rest of the day.

Tips
from Pevonia

• Use as desired for a relaxing and renewing massage by applying a small quantity on areas of tension or all over your body and applying desired pressure. 
• Your skin's own warmth promotes the oil’s release and helps it become increasingly silkier. 

from AMW

• Best applied after shower or bath.
• I like applying more on areas that needed more moisture, my knees, my elbows and my ankles.
• Take time in application, if you worry about the product feeling heavy and greasy the whole day, wipe off excess "moisture" by patting your skin with a clean towel.
• It helps to have someone massage you.  Now that I can't reach my toes, Mr. AMW helps me apply lotion on my legs and feet before I go to sleep.
• Apply on pressure points like the bag of the neck, temple etc... for relaxation.
  

Will I repurchase?

I just did.  I have a friend who just gave birth to her second daughter in the US and I think she deserves some relaxation!  Well, she's probably reading this so I'm not saying anything more! :D

To whom do I recommend this to?

Anyone who needs to hydration plus relaxation.  This is perfect as gifts for busy moms and even single women out there who's busy with work!

Where to purchase and how much?

Available locally online for Php2.570.00 (approx $64.25). Like Pevonia Botanica Philippines on Facebook and visit http://pevoniaskincareblog.com.ph/ to read more about our products, promotions and other skincare and wellness articles.

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Packaging 

Twist cap and squeeze tube in which I appreciate as I'm sure to get all the products inside!

A pump packaging will always be appreciated but I don't mind this.

Light cream texture in which I was a bit surprised as I was expecting "oil" to come out!  I'm glad it's not as I tend to worry about the greasy feel most oil-products give!  

Upon massage, the effect looks like regular lotion but its more absorbent than regular creams/lotions.

So far, this is my second Pevonia Botanica products that I've tried and both experiences are positive!  Their prices are a bit higher than regular skincare/bodycare but at the end of the day, if it works for you and can satisfy the needs of your skin, why not?  You deserve it!

Just in case, if you don't have the budget to purchase their wide range of products, you can always have a massage at The Spa as I believe they also offer Pevonia Botanica products there!  I actually learned about the brand during my stay in Shenzhen, China as the Spa place in which I bought my 1 year membership from uses all Pevonia Botanica products and both the facial and body care works for me!

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AMW Baby Fashion: Greendays Organic Baby Clothing

I know I know!  It is too early for Baby AMW Fashion but who can resist?  We're a couple who loves cute stuff and can you imagine just how excited we are to shop for "cute" baby stuff during our first Baby Fair a couple of weeks ago?

Anyways, before I show you more of the baby stuff that we bought, Baby AMW received another gift from our friends from GreenDays Organic Baby Clothing!  Judging by the look of the box and packaging delivered, I originally thought someone was trying to make me fat by delivering me a cake!  Boy was I wrong, it was way better than a cake!

Super cute box that lifted my not-so-good mood that day!  Who can resist gifts that are well packaged?  I know I can't! 

If you can read Chinese, feel free to browse their website  as I enjoyed seeing all the cute organic clothing creations meant for our sweet little angels.  There are only a few organic clothing lines available in our country and I'm glad someone's brining GreenDays in!

The gift comes with cute sticker (in which I will stick in my Baby Album) and a super nice personalized card for Little AMW!

 

Since Janice from Greendays Organic baby Clothing knew I'm having a baby boy, here are some of the cute baby blue products she sent! 

I'm glad she included a newborn essential, I know I have bought enough but who can wait for 6 months to 1 year to wear such cute stuff?  I know this mom (pointing to me) can't!

Long Sleeve Bodysuit

Price: Php750.00 (approx $18.75)

 

 

Tank Bodysuit
Color: Blue Stripes

Price: 699.00 (approx $17.48)

She also added some accessories to keep my baby warm and cute at the same time!

 Baby Beanie
Color: Blue/Pink

Price: Php449.00 (approx $11.23)

  Baby Mittens
Color: Blue / Pink
Price: Php245.00 (approx $6.13)

Baby Bib
Color: Blue/Pink
Price:  Php345.00  (approx $8.63)

  

Baby Booties
Color: Blue / Pink

Price: Php245.00 (approx $6.13)

All of the products available at GreenDays are made from 100% organic cotton that's why their prices are a bit higher than regular baby clothes you see inside the mall!  I wouldn't mind spending a bit for baby AMW as he's my number 1 priority for now!  The quality of each piece are made with care and I don't see any flaw in terms of production!

Here's an overall photo of our Piggy Model!  I'm sorry Baby AMW, you're still inside my tummy so piggy gets to model for now!  Once you get out, I promise to show you the real photo of Baby AMW wearing Greendays Organic Baby Clothing! :D

Like Greendays Organic Baby Clothing on Facebook for more product details.  Thanks Janice for the lovely gifts, I'm sure Baby AMW is excited to wear them!

Are you into baby stuff?  
Even before I got pregnant, I have always been into baby clothing and accessories and I love attending baby showers as I get to shop for cute little stuff!

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 (Products received as gift.  Opinions 100% mine.)

Something New: Esprit Simply You

How's Valentine's Day going for you?  Me?  I'm having a very simple Valentine's Day at home and I'm glad I'm not out worrying about traffic! 

A couple of weeks ago, I was able to get myself 2 new His and Her fragrances from Esprit.  I wished I get to know more about inexpensive yet really delicious smelling fragrances years back!  Just in case, you haven't thought of any special gift for the man or woman of your life, well, this post is perfect to share to you something that's easy on the pocket but priceless in terms of the thought!

Esprit's Simply You for Men and Women.  I used to think his and her fragrances are boring and predictable, but ever since we started using this particular his and her fragrances, it's definitely a romantic way to say: "Hey, we're a couple and we love it!"

• Simply You for Women - Tangerine, Bergamot, Heliotrope, Neroli, Bright Orange Flower, Powdery Orris Root and Woody-Musk.
• Simply You for Men - Bergamot, Italian Lemon, black Pepper, Nutmeg, Clary Sage, Geranium Africa, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Benzoin.

Each bottle costs Php1,500.00 (approx $37.50) at leading department stores nationwide.  Fits the budget eh? :D

What are you giving your special someone this Valentine's Day?
As for Mr. AMW, I'm giving him my love *winks* :P 

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BYS Lip Gloss and Lipstick Duos Review

Happy Valentine's Day everyone! 
How are you celebrating your Valentine's Day?  As for me, I'd rather stay at home and not stress myself with the traffic!  There are always ways to show your loved ones how much they mean to you!  A huge bear hug?  A lovely surprise dinner?  Or just a simple KISS will do!  So let's pucker up ladies as I'm reviewing a product just in time for the "pucker your lips" day!  :P

BYS Lip Gloss and Lipstick Duo

BYS means Be Yourself by the way which I love and totally agree!