MY BIG DAY
Tuesday, 20 June 2006 | By Mike | Category: General, Glorious FoodAfter fourteen long years, I celebrated my first ever big day here in the Philippines earlier this month.
I spent the day rather quietly. However, the days following it seemed like a marathon foodfest with friends organizing foodie treats for at least three days in a row.
Here are some photos of the dinner at ‘D Orfanage’ . . .
The table centrepiece . . . fresh flowers and fruits by MichelleDS who organized the dinner.
Avocado and Lettuce Salad with Oranges, by Mama Anyati.
Tito Tony Garcia’s specialties — Bacalao and Albondigas with Mama Anne’s Malay Nasi Lemak.
Chicken Rice with Beef Rendang Curry, prepared by Mama Anne who arrived from Brunei.
Chicken Kebabs served with Hummus [ no photo ] prepared by Manila Standard’s Kamilla Hemandas.
Manila Polo Club’s Cheesecake with Blueberry Sauce for dessert. Since I am not a big fan of blueberries, I had the cheesecake with strawberries!
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And then some more during a lunch at Dampa sa Libis, hosted by Ninong Baste . . . Xie-xie ninong . . .
The gang at Dampa sa Libis . . . devouring fourteen dishes!
Among the fourteen dishes was my favourite Deep Fried Bihod [ tuna fish roe ] with Chili and Garlic Sauce.
Sliced exotic dragon fruit for dessert. Something that I’ve been missing a lot since leaving Brunei . . .
And finally, a special appearance by a special chef . . . wearing a special apron! LOL!
Thank you!
kaya pala tagal mo di nagparamdam, busy ka sa dami ng celebration! belated!
saan ba nakaka bili ng apron na yan??? i want!
glorious food!
champion yang apron na yan, mang mike! belated happy birthday! :)
mang larry, anne . . . maraming salamat . . .
Belated happy birthday. Ginutom talaga ako sa mga pagkain na iyan.
bulaga and BELATED BELATED BELATED! I am more interested in the after-dinner fireworks, anong nangyari?? photos look good!! can you please email email email me? kasi gusto kong usi what you’re doing there, where you are, at….never mind, please email me? labslabslabslabs, burensky
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