Eat, Play, Love

It's the turn of the March-celebrants to treat us for anything but food. We were invited for a breakfast buffet at Dulcinea in Eastwood, which I found out, the only branch that serves breakfast buffet. 

Compared to the other all-you-can-eat restaurants, Dulcinea has a small buffet spread, with only 4-5 breakfast food plus a fried rice and a choice of coffee or juice. Not bad for its inexpensive, reasonable price! Not to mention, what made us 'crazy' even more was the crowd's favorite churros and hot chocolate. To be honest, I lost counting the numbers of churros I downed! 

By crazy, here's what I meant: 

Since this was my idea and I was the one capturing the photos, I forgot my funky pose. But I'm sharing this anyway! 

Before I put an end to this entry, let me get this straight and clear. Through this post, I am not encouraging kids to play with your food. I just thought of this short breakfast with my family is worth sharing. 

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Tasted & Tested

The -ber months have just begun and so we also started looking for a venue, conceptualizing the theme, and the best part is, the food-tasting for our annual year-end Christmas party.

We had a hard time finding a function area where all our employees can be accommodated and would also give in to our needs and demands. As per my boss, we were handling this too late as most companies book a reservation during the first quarter of the year. I was initially surprised by that thought but only then when I realized why we always find it hard to look for a party venue. It shall be set and done as soon as we welcome the brand new year!

Luckily, New Horizon Hotel in Boni, Mandaluyong was still open for reservation on December 16, 2013. All weekends were already marked off and so we have no choice but to grab the deal. Besides, it is the only hotel that approves most of our demands.

Fast-forward, skipping the series of discussions and meetings, we got invited for a food-tasting session. We were informed that the food they will serve is good for 3 people -- Ms Criz, Ms Des, and myself. For this I thank my bosses for letting me be part of the committee. 

For appetizer, these were served:

                               Ham Croquette Balls

                             Chicken Liver Mousse

                           Shrimp & Vegetable Aspic

The soup was a bit salty, but their house bread and unsalted butter taste good.

                                  Spinach Veloute

Two salads were on our table as well. Both were sooo yummy that we left nothing but an empty plates.

                               Belgian Potato Salad

                                      Waldorf Salad

The main dishes consist of the following:

                                Irish Beef Casserole

                 Stewed Pork Loin with Tarragon Sauce

                                      Coq Au Vin

                         Fish Fillet Meuniere au Beure

                               Batonnet Vegetables

Our sweet tooth was managed by these yummy desserts:

                          Belgian Chocolate Mousse; 

                      Vanilla and Chocolate Log Cakes

                        Strawberry & Ube Log Cakes

All these were served at Picasso's Place, located also at New Horizon Hotel. The food were perfectly good though there were some that we requested the chef to adjust its flavor and sugar content a little. I'm sure our executives & employees will definitely enjoy the buffet stretch on our party. 

I would like to end this entry with me feasting on the sinfully delicious dessert. 

Advanced Merry Christmas and a Happy Tummy! 

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