Food Trip: Breakfast with Mary Grace

Interiors at Mary Grace Cafe at ATC

Julia and I decided to have breakfast at Mary Grace at Alabang Town Center. It was our first time. The interiors had a very homey feel to it.  I love the stained glass lamps and the large glass windows!

As we were browsing through the menu, we could not help but notice the cake fridge. Lo and behold that there were cakes in every delectable manner possible. On the top most shelf there was a uber-white strawberry cake with gigantic strawberries and in the middle, a rich cheesecake. But what caught my eye was the Velvet Cake, with its creamy white frosting and chocolate droplets, DD and I had to buy it.

Mary Grace Velvet Cake

Its made up of a super moist chocolate cake and the frosting is actually made from a cream cheese base.  Julia could not wait to taste it! ( Me too!)

Mary Grace Beef Tapa with Garlic Rosemary Rice

We had the tapa for breakfast.  Which was great too.  The Rosemary Garlic rice was divine. I was surprised that Julia loved it as well. 

Julia reading a story while we waited for our order.

We finished breakfast around 11 am, just in time to go home and wait for daddy to come home from Tagaytay.

If you have a sweet tooth, like I do, Mary Grace is a place you'd want  to visit. They already have branches at Serendra, Fort Bonifacio,Trinoma Mall, Quezon City, Robinsons Place Manila, Corte de los Palmas, Alabang Town Center, Rockwell Business Center, Ortigas and soon to open at St. Luke's Hospital, Fort Global City.  You may visit their website to entice and tempt your tastebuds.

Random Thoughts: And it's Friday Again

The weekend is here! Happy, happy, joy, joy! Another week ahead. And if you guys are Lost fans, like I am, you can check out the complete and final season on Amazon.

I hope you all have a fantastic weekend! I know I will! Bissous!

 Lost: The Complete Sixth and Final Season

Broken In

Vinatge Chanel Jumbo Flap Lambskin GHW

It has been close to 3 months since I have purchased this bag.  Today I decided to break her in.  Ooooh she just felt oh-so-right!

She is pre-owned but she was gently used by her previous owner.  There is almost no sign of usage except for the small tarnish on the turn lock.

One of the few Vintage Chanel Maxi Flaps with the CC logo on its backside. 

Bag-a-holic Adventures : Chanel still has my heart :)

Chanel Calfskin Weekender Bag in Black

I previously said that I was contemplating on getting a Mulberry Alexa, but alas Chanel has still won my heart.  I have historically stuck with the classic brands - Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Bottega Venetta, Gucci, Hermes.  Recently Balenciaga bags have captured my fancy.  After a week long of contemplating - I have chosen the Chanel Calfskin Weekender Bag.

The bag is very roomy, much like the Mulberry Alexa.  Its light-weight and it comes in three colors - black, gray, and brown/bronze.  It also has a shoulder strap for convenience. Most especially when I have my 3 year old in tow. I am very happy with my choice.  As I will forever ♥ Chanel.

Chanel Black Grand Shopper Black Quilted Tote 

My Hamilo

A beautiful day to soak up some sun...

Hamilo Coast Pico de Loro never ceases to amaze me.  The view is as breathtaking as the first time I came here in May 2010.  My family and I look forward to weekends spent here.  There is just so much to do, and not to mention, to eat! YUM!

GM Mr. Levi Layug introduced us to the man responsible for these culinary delights, Executive Sous Chef Carlo Santiago.  

There is also a well stocked bar for us adults, as we watch the sun set on another perfect day in My Hamilo...

Hamilo Mojito :) refreshing!

Lunch buffet at the Sun Coral Cafe - our favorite is the Lechon Kawali

Cookies and pastries

Yummy palitaw - a childhood favorite!

Fresh fruits

I love the Halo-halo buffet! They make their own ube halaya - and it is a winner!

I can't get enough of these cookies!!