Birthday Bash at Fortune Restaurant, Tarlac City

Our Japanese boss, Suwa-san, invited all his team members and families to celebrate his nth birthday at Fortune Hongkong Restaurant located in MacArthur Hi-way, Tarlac City last September 9, 2010. September 10 was actually his birthday but we celebrated it on the 9th because Malacanang declared 10th as regular holiday in observance of EID’L FITR or Feast of Ramadhan.

Together with my husband, my 3- year old daughter and 1-year old son, we go to Fortune at 7pm. This restaurant is a really good and lucky fortune indeed. They serve Chinese dishes mainly. What we have in the table? Well, a good tasting seafoods, fish fillet, pork, shrimp dumplings, shrimp siomai, Chinese rolls and spinach soup.

Dessert follows with “ube” cake from Red Ribbon. We also gave a simple token to the birthday celebrator such as barrel man, sling bag, and a coin purse made from real bullfrog! I guess we made his birthday in a special way somehow…

Eat All You Can at Huat Chan, Tarlac City

Last August 24, we joined Sir Rey’s farewell party at Huat Chan in Tarlac City. Huat Chan has a promo of Eat All You Can, Ice Tea All You Can that time. It was a sad thing to say farewell to a friend who have been a companion for 12 years in the company. But, all are happy because the foods are all great.

I guess I have tasted all the foods present on the serving table. Menu includes Yangchow fried rice, Huat Chan fried chicken, sweet and sour pork, fried spareribs, fish fillet, sautéed beef with broccoli flower, special pancit canton, cold cuts, hot cuts, pork asado tepanyaki, crispy pata, sisig, tempura, fried prawn, steamed crab, and many more. We also had a bottomless ice tea, halo-halo all you can, and coffee all you can!

Reminiscing The Past

It was 2002 when I was hired with my current company. I am part of the Circuit Development Team and we were 19 members before.

Year 2007 came when it seems everybody were not happy of what they have because of different reasons (from different individuals). Some members claimed that they can no longer sustain their family needs with their current compensation. Some reasoned out that they wanted to take a greater challenge with their career by joining a company with better career opportunities. And some have realized that they need to make a career move to support a long term dream for their family. Maybe a better environment and life style for their family.

In the picture shown below are the original members of our team (only 10 members were present). All of the members in this photo, except me, are now in different companies abroad. And I think they have a better life now!


The original 19 members of the team have left 5 members only. I am still working with my company for many reasons and prefer not to list them here. Now our team composes of 9 members (4 oldies and 5 newbies).

With my Hanyo/ Sanki Group



With Jansen, Israel, Michael, Jessemar and Dennis

Swimming Experience in Coconut Grill

After my son’s christening and having lunch at Pabilyon Coconut Grill, we have time to relax at BaleTamu, which is a 2-storey house near the swimming pool. Bale Tamu is an air-conditioned venue perfect for relaxing stressful bodies. We also have time to relax at the swimming pool where my daughter Kairi loved to stay. After an hour swimming, we have an enjoyable dinner waiting us. The place has complete amenities such as refrigerators, TV, air-conditioners, and the like.

Fishing at Coconut Grill

It is also nice to experience fishing at Coconut Grill. It is actually my first time to feel the thrill of catching fishes. I really have discovered the fisherman in me. Coconut Grill is known to be surrounded by ponds and lagoons, which is abundant with tilapia, catfish, and mudfish. All you have to do is to hook your bait first and then start fishing immediately.

Coconut Grill Experience

Coconut Grill is located in Tarlac, about 20 minutes away from Tarlac City proper. Coconut grill offers glorious sunsets, a warm smile, a leisurely walk, relaxing environment, and amazing experience.

Indeed, it is where we celebrated my son’s christening last December 2009. And we were glad that we consider the place Pabilyon, which is the largest enclosed air-conditioned venue perfect for weddings, baptism, kiddie parties, conferences, workshops and other gatherings for 100 to 150 persons. Its glass walls give a view of the nice gardens.

Pampanga’s Sisig

I really love to eat Pampanga’s sisig. In this post, I want to share the recipe with you.
You need the following:

2 LBS PIG SNOUTS
2 MEDIUM SIZE ONIONS
4 PCS HOT PEPPER
1/4 LB CHICKEN LIVER
1/4 LBS PIGS BRAIN(OPTIONAL)
1/8 LB WHITE GINGER
1/4 TSP OF SALT
1 TABLE SPOON SOY SAUCE
1/2 CUP LEMON JUICE
2 TABLE SPOON VINEGAR

What you will do is:

CLEAN THE SNOUTS WITH A RAZOR BLADE,BOIL IT FOR 15 MINUTES AND AND GRILL IT UNTILL BROWN.PUT CHICKEN LIVER AND THE PIGS BRAIN TOGETHER IN A ALUMINUM FOIL AND GRILL IT TOO.CHOPPED THE MEAT FINE (TO YOUR LIKINGS)SAME THING WITH THE ONIONS,GINGER AND HOT PEPPER.PUT ALL THE INGREDIENTS AND THE MEAT TOGETHER IN A BOWL AND MIX IT.SMOOSH BRAIN AND CHICKEN LIVER IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER AND MIX IT WITH THE MEAT.LET IT SIT FOR HALF HOUR AND SERVE.

The Taksyapo Wall, Tarlac Philippines

If you want to experience a different thing, then you must visit the Isdaan in Gerona, Tarlac, Philippines. You must experience the Taksyapo Wall, where you can throw and break objects like plates, glasses, vases or either tv. It is a different experience to help you release all of your stress, tension and anger.

Isdaan In Tarlac City, Philippines

Last time, my family has a good lunch at Isdaan in Tarlac, Philippines. This theme park restaurant is located along the hi-way at Gerona, Tarlac. The first thing that will probably catch your attention is the giant Mayan or Aztec-themed sculptures along the high way. There are also some giant fishes hanging from fishing rods.

You will see many floating bahay kubos upon entering the restaurant. Well, there are a lot to see around the place. You can also find giant urinating or spitting monkeys. You can also have some fun at the tacsiyapo wall, where you can throw some mugs, plates, TVs on the wall to release your tension and anger.

Above all, I have loved the seafoods, grilled veggies and a lot more.