Manila Bay moments [Sky-Watch, Friday]

One of nature's masterpieces---the sunset at Manila Bay. I was on chill patrol when the western horizon was brilliantly illuminated by this beautiful sunset. An exhilarating view from the water's edge, we were all dazzled by it's glowing tranquility.

a group of girls enjoying the sunset

"Because the moments spent there, that take your breath away, are what make you feel truly alive." ~ Stacey Charter

waiting...

and finally, meeting at sunset

Posted for Sky-Watch Friday

Pizza and munchies at quiz night

Spicy Chicken Pizza--wok-tossed spicy chicken, onions, red & green peppers and cashews

What is a world-popular dish of Neapolitan origin, made with an oven-baked, flat, generally round bread that is often covered with tomatoes or a tomato-based sauce and cheese?

A French word, literally means "outside of work", served before the main courses of a meal. They're tasty little bites that kick the party off in style.

If you answered "pizza" to the first question, you are correct. And I'm sure you can pronounce "hors d'oeuvre" with a French accent before you take an exquisite nibble.

Spring rolls, French fries, "Asia-rish" calamari, sausages with grilled fresh onions

I'm just practicing---you see, we munched our way to Murphy's quiz night on Tuesday. We were hoping all these junk foods would turn us into brainiacs, unfortunatley (for us), the place was swarming with beaux esprits. As the Q-master said, the questions are easy, it's the answers that are difficult!

If you're a quiz fan, or just want to burn calories by thinking and learning, check out Murphy's quiz night every Tuesday. It's a trivial pursuit quiz, consisting of eight rounds of questions on topics such as music, sports, geography, mythology and film. Come with a team to increase your chances of winning. It's fun, fun, fun---and the food ain't bad either.

My friend, B, seriously reviewing the sports quiz sheet. Our team, "Wala Lang" won the night's "kalabasa" award and we got drunk on free rounds of Margarita. :p

Murphy's Irish Pub is at V.A. Rufino (formerly Herrera) corner Esteban Streets in Legaspi Village, Makati. This is not a paid ad but an invitation to join our team--we need to win this thing!:p

P.S. Don't forget to review your almanac before joining quiz night!

Posted for Food Trip Friday and Food Friday

Floaters [Watery and Outdoor Wednesday]

Walking along San Miguel by the Bay after dinner one weekend, we passed by a crowded area with lots of children and their parents queuing to I-don't-know-what. When I inspected the railing, I saw these giant balloons floating in the pool with a kid inside. The kids in the balloons seem to enjoy it, bouncing around, diving, landing on their faces, attempting to stand but couldn't. Parents were snapping photos of their youngsters having a ball. My sister wanted to try it, but the gate-keeper told us it's only for kids. Does a kid-at-heart not allowed to have some inflated fun? :p

Posted for Watery Wednesday and Outdoor Wednesday

Ruby Tuesday: cock-a-doodle-doo

A hand-crafted rooster wall decor from a showroom I visited a few weeks ago. It's made of die-cut and painted tin. The rooster kinda reminds me of a nursery rhyme.

Cock a doodle do!
What is my dame to do?
Till master's found his fiddlingstick,
She'll dance without her shoe.

Cock a doodle do!
My dame has found her shoe,
And master's found his fiddlingstick,
Sing cock a doodle do!

Cock a doodle do!
My dame will dance with you,
While master fiddles his fiddlingstick,
And knows not what to do.

Posted for Ruby Tuesday, hosted by Mary.

Lasang Pinoy: tomato

It's been awhile since I posted for LaPiS, my laptop is still out of commission and needs a new LCD. I'm using my sister's laptop in the meantime.

Here's a tomato-based pasta sauce that I concocted a few weekends ago for an afternoon snack. I made do with fusilli (or pasta twirls) and prepared the sauce in sauteed garlic and onions, ground beef, mushrooms, cream of mushroom, tomato sauce and Vienna sausage with lots of cheese, a dash of cayenne pepper and freshly grated black pepper.

It was a satisfying and filling merienda.

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