Mommy Pehpot, Author at Mommy Pehpot

Gluttony Is A Sin

Forgive me Father for I have sinned.

Last Saturday, after packing our things, my taste buds suddenly screams BEEF! and not just ordinary beef but it wants chili con carne and (take note not OR but and ) shawarma. Since MIL is here (she’s joining us on our trip) I head on to the nearest ~~mall~~ establishment that offers both. Just few blocks from us is Ever Gotesco. ~~Since hubby is already there~~ I thought it would be nice to surprise him.

Here are my sins Father.

I ordered chili con carne from Greenwich. The serving was not enough and my taste buds are still craving. I went on to look for a shawarma. The one stall where Marlon of Survivor Philippines are all over, they offer the tastiest shawarma in the place. The crew said it is owned by Marlon, not that I care, I was just curious because as I have said his pics were all over the stall. Back in the shawarma, it is tasty but I want more hot sauce please! You think I had enough? Nah, I bought some ~~crispy flower~~ chicharon bulaklak (pig’s intestine fried until crisp) and siomai. I was so full! And when we went home I ordered for take out, another serving of shawarma.

No wonder my diet is so ruined and my body looks like I am hiding some floaters under my clothes. LOL

Oyster Anyone?

Are you looking for a place to dine out? We are not allowed to eat meat now. Do you have any idea why? Whatever, that is not this post is all about. I want Oysters! Last March, as we celebrate our wedding anniversary, we ate at Oyster Boy in Metrowalk. The kids liked it there. They never find the place boring, unlike some restaurants we have been. Aside from that, the staffs are all friendly. The food? the oysters? mixed emotions..LOL

Here are the four oyster dish that we have tasted in Oyster Boy:

Rockefeller or rockefellar.. I forgot the name because we only ordered it once. The oyster is grilled with mozzarella cheese top and some other ingredients. If you are there to drink, this one is a must pulutan. It goes very well with beer.

Grilled Oyster with Garlic and Cheese. If you are a first time eater of oyster, this one is the safest choice. The combination of garlic and cheese on top of grilled oysters is so delicious. The dish is undeniably mouth watering, but after the third time you ordered it, its magic is gone. So I guess if you ordered it in your first visit, don’t order it on your next.

Thai Oyster. Ah, this one is now my favorite! Just imagine sweet and sour, just like that, put some spice, and make it oyster. YUM! The oyster is breaded and fried, drizzled on top is sweet and sour and spicy sauce. YUM..uh oh so much yum for this one.
Aligi Oyster. Aligi is crab fat. My hubby ordered this one, and he did no liked it. I have a different view on it. If you have never tasted aligi before, the taste is overpowering. Now if you liked aligi, this menu is a must. The dish makes me dizzy because of the aligi, aside from that, I like it. It is tastier each and every bite. If you have a weak stomach like me, I suggest you eat only three. And don’t eat oyster when your stomach is empty.

Other than oyster, they have a lot other and equally delicious menu. One of our favorite is their halaan soup and crispy liempo. If you are asking for food pics, sorry guys, I forgot to take some before devouring it.LOL

What Is Your Favorite Halo Halo?

As promised I would write about my favorite Halo Halo. Actually it is not my favorite but hubby’s. According to Kayil, in a particular branch, we have eaten there thrice. In Robinson’s branch, countless. Have a clue on what kind of Halo Halo I am talking about? That’s Razon’s halo halo I am talking about. Since hubby tasted it, he was kinda addicted to it. Why not? It really is delicious. Aside from that, the ingredients are simple. Can you imagine halo halo with only banana and macapuno in it? Oh yes you can, because that is the halo halo Razon’s is serving. Then there’s the ice. The ice in Razon’s Halo halo is amazing. It has an almost smooth texture and a different taste. The sweetness of the whole mixture is just right too. It won’t leave you begging for a glass of water. If there is one place that hubby wants to go right now, that would be in Gagua, the place where Razon’s originated. He just can’t get enough of it.

If you are still unaware of Razon’s, here are some places where you can find them:
Razon’s in Greenhills
Razon’s in Sta Rosa
Razon’s in Cubao
Razon’s in Robinson’s Galeria

Just be careful though, I have heard there has been a lot of imitations going on. The Razon’s that we liked most is the one that says Razon’s of Gagua.

Simplicity aside, my kids also love the halo halo in Max’s. The serving is balanced, not too much ice, not to much ingredients. if only they wold stop using carabao’s milk on their halo halo. I did not like the after taste the milk gives. For a mouth watering halo halo, have you tried Chowking’s halo halo. From the photos it really is mouth watering. The ingredients look really tasty and the glass looks like a real feast, Upon tasting it, you would wish, you ordered water instead, that’s why mouth watering.LOL

As for me, nothing beats home made halo halo. Fruit of my labor, from ice to the every last drop of its ingredients. Cooked by my bare hand, from lanka, to ube to leche flan (except the milk of course). The hard works of crushing the ice.. hehe..what more, you can choose what ever or how much ingredients you want.. beat this: