Tag Archive | nostalgia

Mother Earth (a.k.a Corinthians Store) Knows Best

I’ve always been a sucker for PX goods.  Ever since I could go out on my own, I remember spending a few minutes at the imported goods section of Victoria’s Supermart, ogling the six packs of Hershey’s choco (Oh the simple desires of childhood.  I’ve since moved on from Hershey’s cookies and mint to Cadbury Turkish delight to Lindt truffles – although, this one, you can get mostly from airport shops  – an elusiveness which makes me want it more ^^,) and the jars of cherries (where my strange habit of snacking on ingredients, as my brother refers to it, was probably born).  If I wasn’t at Victoria’s, I was at Benguet Supermart and yes, I’m a statue in front of the PX rack again.

Lindt truffles

Lindt truffles, my beautiful (quick) melt (in your mouth AND your hand if you don’t pop it in fast) Christmas chocolate balls (“,)

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Hill Station: Take Refuge in Good Food

Baguio City, for its cool climate, is a refuge for many in the hotter months of the year.  This is the very essence of what a hill station is and now, with Casa Vallejo being reopened (I used to fantasize seeing what it looks like inside this place as a child =D), Baguio residents as well as visitors to the city have a place to take refuge in that serves good food.

Hill Station dining area, staircase

Ahhh, the staircase to the dining area. (“,)

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House of Waffles: Eggs – Just the Way I Like Them

How do you like your eggs?

Baguio House of Waffles western skillet

The western skillet: Country fried potatoes topped with fresh eggs (cooked your way), shredded cheddar cheese, diced bell peppers, tomatoes, green onions, two strips of bacon and two sausages with toast all in a skillet. *shyeeew that was a long menu description =b

Baguio House of Waffles menu

The menu…at least one of them front and back. (Sorry for the cut sides guys. I was taking photos then just so I have a reference for what to order when we came back next. ^^,)

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