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My new Tevas

This is my second pair of Tevas. I was really happy to find this last pair on sale at the Brat Pack at the Block. There was no sign in the shop that they were on sale or anything was on sale. I got news from Nine that she bought two pairs a week earlier on sale. At that time, she said that there were no more items. But after a week, I checked out the store and wallah!!! there are still some on display. At first I inquired if they have TNF slippers, the guy said "no" but we have "Teva and it is on sale". Wow it was indeed my lucky day. At the women's section there is this one pair left. The price? From the original P1,190 price tag, I got the pair for just P420.

My first pair of Tevas were stolen in Palawan. I just bought it at that time. We usually do not bring our slippers inside the flat that I share with Kaila in Sta Monica. My sandals were stolen together with two trekking boots and several kikay shoes. After a week, we found in the grass near our apartment several of the kikay shoes but all of my hiking gear are no where to be found.

I've replaced most of my boots and sandals but I did not buy another Teva. Since then, it was only this month I bought another pair. I am happy to have found this last pair on sale. I just hope that we will be spending more time together than the last one.

Fruits from Davao

It is the fruit season in Davao. These mangosteen were just P20 a kilo which I bought beside the Assumption church in Davao City. A few days later on the way home we passed by Magsaysay -a row of fruit stalls, the mangosteens are sold at P30 to 40 pesos per kilo. I guess it was a touristy area that is why it is a bit expensive. I read from Market Manila that these only sold for P18. Last week I learned that they sell for as much as P70 in the Novaliches market.

This is one of my favorite fruits. I love the sour-sweet natural flavor.

This image of durian was taken right after the family ate the fruit. This was the first time that I ever brought durian on a plane to Manila. I really do not know how to tell which one is really good because I am not a durian eater myself. But the MIL is requesting for it. Durian was selling for P30 per kilo at the Magsaysay fruit stalls in Davao. I was able to buy P25 per piece. I had some trouble packing the fruits in boxes. Good thing the staff at Crown Regency were very helpful.

I learned from a friend who said that the cure to the most common ailments that manifest in one season can be cured by the fruits that are in season.

But I dont think I will be a durian eater anytime soon.

tree

I am not really a tree-hugger but I love trees. I feel energized whenever I am near them. Almost everyone I believe have experienced resting in the shade of trees. Wonderful if you have a hammock. I can't seem to gather my thoughts now. But there is so much more I want to share about trees. Soon...

Kesong Puti and Yoghurt from UPLB

When we approached the counter Nina and Louis said can we have 10 packs of kesong puti. the lady said sorry we only have 5 left for today. I asked Nina if I can have one of the 5.
Thus, I was able to have one and a couple of blueberry yoghurt.

Nina was raving about how good kesong puti when it is fried on butter "yung makunat kunat pa! ay ang sarap!" I remember her saying. I did try frying some slice at home at it was good.

I can't wait to taste the the blueberry yoghurt so, I just ate it in the car. I was craving for blueberries the past weeks now.

Bohol Bee Farm Buzzz shop

This was my second time to visit Bohol bee farm. The first one was in Feb 2005 with Toni. Unforgettable because it was my first time to taste gumamela in my garden salad. It taste like lettuce. I think I have an entry in my other blog on that one. This recent visit to the farm, they have many improvements. They now have this Buzz shop, all the new products and the home made kalabasa bread and muffins are in a self serve aparador. This place is really done with good taste. I will be posting some stuff in my other blog.

unique spreads, herbs that they grow in the farm

this is the first time I saw coffee made from corn

honeyed ginger tea

cucumber salad

When I used to live in Palawan, we always go to this Vietnamese restaurant. Our favorite is the cucumber salad. I learned to make it myself. You just need cucumber sliced thinly then on a pot mix patis (fish sauce) and suka (vinegar) with a little bit of brown sugar, cook for a minute until well mixed. Pour over cucumber then top with peanuts. serve immediately.