Yummy Chicken. Chosun Chicken

Who doesn't love fried chicken?

I've not known any individual who despise it. Me on the other hand, is a fried chicken addict though not as much as when I was a kid, when all I remember having for baon is fried chicken, they used to tease me that I'd grow feathers of too much eating it. 

A few months ago, my younger brother told me that he discovered a new Korean restaurant who sells juicy, yummy, spicy chicken. And recommended me to try it.

There's no better way to do it but to try it with good friends. Also in time for Julius our very hard working Dental assistant's birthday :)

We went there July. Aaaah! this is such a late post but better late than never right.

Korean Style fried chicken, double fried and glazed. 

We dined at their Foodland Banilad Branch. They already have quite a few, in Lahug, Mango Square and in Mactan, this I have to see because I live in that island but never saw one. Maybe its located in beach areas, I don't know. But when I find that branch I will give an update.

We ordered their signature chicken, Chosun Chicken, thus the name of their restaurant and half of  the serving, spicy Gochu Chicken. We were glad to know that it already came with 2 servings/cup of rice. for Php 550. And Beef Bulgogi. 

The chicken was D E L I C I O U S! super. I got hooked. I had to go back and bring hubby to taste it and he was very happy I brought him because he loves chicken and spice.

Side dishes were served as well, coleslaw and what seems to be a raddish salad.

Though we only ordered 2 menus, their servings are huge. We even had plenty of left overs left. (happy me)

The waiters were very accommodating and attentive. The food was excellent. Their chicken is one of my new favorites now.

3 Damsels with the Birthday Boy :)

Go try Chosun Chicken and tell me how you find it :)


Happy Eating :)

PhoebeCarla 

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Abaseria

A few weeks ago, hubby asked me out on a lunch date. I wouldn't pass spending a delicious meal with my lovie because having lunch dates with him is almost non existent since his workplace is 2 hours away from the city. So when he asked me out because he was around the clinic's vicinity, I was super duper kilig and happy... hahahaha

We both love Filipino cuisines but hate crowded places, so we decided to dine at ABASERIA which is located at 39-B President Roxas Corner Congressman Noel Streets Villa Aurora Kasambangan Cebu City. When we got there I was surprised that it looked different now, the last time we were there was back 2008, but I love the new renovated Abaseria just the same. It still has it's native Filipino motif, the place is cozy and very homey.

They display a lot of  Filipino goodies from native hats, bags, home accessories to delicacies and if you find one for your liking not to worry because they are for sale.

The food was delicious and the service was great.

I forgot to take note of the prices but we will be going back there soon to try their best sellers, adobong bangus belly, seafood monggo soup, tofu with chilli, Chicken Pork Adobo, Humba Filipino, Baked Ribs with Ginger, and Lechon Kawali.

 Ah.... too many to try still we will definitely go soon and have this post updated. :)

Me and my Date

Go and visit them.

Abaseria Deli and Cafe Kasambagan Cebu City Philippines
Address: 39-B President Roxas Corner Congressman Noel Streets Villa Aurora Kasambangan Cebu City Philippines
Telephone Number: +63(32) 2344160

PhoebeCarla 

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Spring Park Mountain Resort

Before the rainy season began we made a last hirit trip to Springpark Mountain Resort to have a last hurrrah for summer. Truth be told, I guess this was the only summer fun we had with Mr Sun. Life caught with all the summer planning, we were crazy busy. I was busy with two weddings, coordinating those events is tedious plus the fact that I work full time, whatever extra time I have I squeeze in the wedding planning, so yeah, it was crazy hectic for me.

We traveled 1 1/2 hours from Lapu Lapu City to Toledo, but from Cebu City I think it will just take you 45 minutes to get there.

It has a serene ambiance, it's nature all the way. The Mountain,The tall trees and the humming birds, makes it conducive for meditation, soul searching that type but for our family who's into family bonding we like to just chill, eat, talk and laugh till our tummy aches, well we can still do that here.

There's  No restriction with carrying in on foods and drinks so webrought a lot of food that day but most importantly we had 1 whole lechon for ourselves, this family loves good food, and our healthy beautiful bodies can't deny it. LOL.

It was pretty hot that day prolly 37 deg C, dipping in their very cold pool was such a good idea. Their pools were fed from a mountain spring the Meposas.

The first person who swam there was Sophia and she was the last one to get out too...  Ah, my little Mermaid

Ah.... what a wonderful short trip we had. So Nice to reminisce espcially on rainy days like this. Makes me miss the sun. 

Springpark Mountain Resort, Cantabago, Toledo City, Tel 325 2044, 
Cel 0920 365 5909.




PhoebeCarla

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Manila Ocean Park

Last month Hubby and I went to Dakak together with my Bffs who came home for a vacation after her 2 years contract in Saudi Arabia. We left Sophia behind with my mother's care because we thought it might be hard bringing her along riding a boat with just me and Maury, because yes we are still yayaless.

We had a wonderful time in Dakak but I was feeling guilty the whole time because Sophie wasn't with us. When I called her, she felt so bad that she won't even talk to us on the phone. I cried, literally. Awang awa ako with Little S.

So when I found out I was going to Manila for a convention, I booked 3 tickets one for me, Sophia and Maury.

Last weekend, we went to Manila Ocean Park, as our way of making bawi to Little S. And I'm sure bawing bawi na kami noh. Imagine, she made us chase her in the vicinty. Chasing her in a very crowded and super mainit place is no joke, plus I was bringing a big and heavy bag with all her essential pa. I was very loud shouting her name to stop running but still she was running faster while giggling. I was already getting hyperacidity especially because I saw the news few nights ago about men kidnapping children in Manila. I don't care if I sounded praning shouting at the top of my lungs but the thought of losing my child scares me to death.

Finally when Maury got hold of her, I told her to stay close to us because strangers might snatch her away. Suprisingly after that talk she behaved. WOW! that was all I needed lang pala, a Pet talk.

Anyhoo, here is our Manila Ocean Park Adventure.

I'm glad I got the ticket for a very nice price. I only paid 499 for the Oceanaruim, Jelly Fish, Penguin Show and Musical Fountain show that would have cost me 1,050 each. O diba Bongga the deal? I only added 300 the sea lion show because it wasn't part of the Metro Deal package. And I'm glad I purchased that ticket because Sophia loved it so much.

The Oceanarium

Another fave of ours, is the Jellies exhibit.

We also loved the musical fountain show. Too bad Sophie was very tired already, she had fallen asleep in the middle of the show.

Overall I'd say we had a good time. It was entertaining and educational. But no offense, we didn't like the penguin show. It scared Sophia and a few kids who were there because the penguin is just an animation and the voice sounds like a clown, which for us wasn't so entertaining. But then again it's just my opinion.

I'm glad I had a good deal with the tickets because if I paid the original amount, I would be slightly disappointed, what I'm saying is the original price isn't worth the money. The line was ridiculously long, there were no tour guides to guide us, we were just left wandering the place. Some of the air cons weren't functioning well, maybe that's the reason why the oceanaruim was packed with people because it was cool there. 

But then again thanks to Metro Deal, the money I paid was worth it. We had a good time bonding with Sophia and Sophia had a great time with the sea lion, fishes, jelly fish so it's all good because whats really important is that Sophia had a wonderful time :)

How about you guys? how was your weekend?

PhoebeCarla

Dong Juan

I've been away the blogsphere  for so long,  Boy, it's so nice to be back making a real post. :)

I mentioned last time that Lappy died on me right? And that's the reason I wasn't around. Well, She is not going to resurrect anymore as much as I want too. She's been with me for 4 long years and it's hard not to be emotionally attached to her. It feels so sad not to have her anymore. Anyways, before you think I'm weird I'll skip the whole drama and give you a delicious post for my come back. Weeeeeeeew!!! too many posts waiting to be published.

Have you been to Dong Juan?

The first time I tasted their Chorizo Pasta, I got hooked. The following weeks I can't stop craving for it. Seriously. Unlike me hubby is not a pasta person, good thing, Dong Juan serves super tasty burgers. And Hubby is a big fan of burgers. That gave me the reason to drag hubby to Dong Juan. I tell you he got hooked too...

So... we drag the two kids along. My nephew, Kuya I and our princess Little S. We went to the newly opened branch at the new mall Insular Square Mandaue City.

Their food is worth your money. As in sulit. A delicious meal that wont hurt our wallets.

As usual, I ordered Chorizo Pasta. I just can't get much of it. I'm super addicted to it. Even Maury, loved it.

Chorizo Pasta P99.

And of course, Mr burger ordered double Cheese burger.

Kuya I, had Cheese Burger. Yesterday , he just told me we have to go back. According to him "That's the best burger I have ever tasted"

Cheeseburger 119

 Little S munched on their fries...

We all had the famous lemon Ice tea in their unique bottles. It looks so cute, I wanna bring the bottle home heheheh....

Boy the food was so good, I'm thinking of going back there today already. This is another personal fave food joint of mine. 

I'm giving it two thumbs up.... But don't just take my word for it... Go and try it out for yourself.

Phoebe Carla

Dong Juan Branches:

Dong Juan Guadalupe (Main Branch)
Dong Juan Persimmon MaboloDong Juan One Mango Avenue

Dong Juan A.S Fortuna

Dong Juan Insular Square

Dong Juan Crossroads

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Rainforest Park Cebu: Oceanarium Restaurant

"Family always comes first, second to God of course, And every week, I'll save a day to share about our week. I know someday Little S will thank me for this one.And I know someday I will love myself for making this one. You are always welcome to come and visit. And maybe drop some love along the way"  :) 

Maury has been busy with work for the past few weeks and he kind of want to spend and make up for the times he didn't come home or if he does come home, me and Sophie are already asleep. Sophia misses her so much, if you remember I posted it here. I also miss hubby, I miss the little talks... We barely have 10 minutes of talk last few days. In one of our conversation he said,

"I wish money grows on trees."

I wish it too.... Don't you too? So we could spend more time with our love ones.

Anyways on the happy lighter note, Last Sunday night we went on a road trip to find a place to bond and eat. We ended up going to Rainforest Park Cebu because Sophia saw the Lion in their signage. She's obsessed with lions and she can't stop roaring.

Rainforest is a nice place for families to bond, it offers a different mix of entertainment. It has cafes, an Oceanarium Restaurant, Jungle adventure, and salon. I love the ambiance of the place, it's relaxing but what I love most is that it promotes nature and animals. 

We didn't have the chance to really explore the place since it was already late and we were all hungry so we went straight to the Oceanarium Restaurant.

Yes. She was dancing while waiting for us to go in

Inside. Love love their aquarium walls

Finally our food was served. But it was disappointing. The food taste OK/ so so BUT the price was ridiculously high for a so so food. We paid almost 1K for this. Not worth it.

My recommendation: go there to view the oceanarium,  you Just pay 50 pesos entrance fee. But go somewhere else to eat.

LOCATION: Ayala Access Road, Mabolo Cebu City
WEBSITE: http://www.rainforestparkcebu.com/

We didn't enjoy the meal but at least we enjoyed the hammock and kids enjoyed the place.

Daddy, Little S, Me and my nephew Kuya I

My Nephew Kuya I

In effect of not enjoying the food, we ended up buying shaved ice and icecream after. 

All in all, we had a wonderful night. Kuya I and Little S got to see the fishes and other animals up close. Daddy wasn't feeling so guilty for working so hard anymore now that we got to have a quality time. Me, I'm happy to see my family happy. I value experience more than any material possession and I want Little S to grow up remembering these happy and fun moments together. That lasts forever...

PhoebeCarla 

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Playtime with Sophia: Dave's Funhouse

"Family always comes first, second to God of course, And every week, I'll save a day to share about our week. I know someday Little S will thank me for this one.And I know someday I will love myself for making this one. You are always welcome to come and visit. And maybe drop some love along the way"  :)



We had a great weekend last week, Me and hubby played with our little girl at Dave's Funhouse. We went to the mall to window shop for new air condition and do a few errands since the weekends are the only free time we have to do all that. Of course, Sophia tagged along. We bring her anywhere we go if we don't have work since it's also the only time we get to spend with her longer.

When we passed by Playroom, it almost break my heart to see Little S looking at the other kids who were playing inside. She was pressing her cute little face at the glass walls, her eyes were glued to the toys and she pointed out "Look Mommy. Friends (pointing at the kids)"

Sophia is our only child and the only kid she plays with is Kuya I, my brother's son who is already 9 years old, sometimes they get along sometimes not, Kuya I is already in the stage of acting and feeling like "they know it all" and he thinks Sophia is a baby and too small to be a playmate. They are   "loving cousins"  but just couldn't relate with each other when it comes to playing, which explains Sophia's excitement to play with other kids her age or at least closer. 

I want our girl to grow up normally, play and associate with other kids. So, we dropped all the "to do list" for the day and registered Sophia at Dave's Funhouse and registered ourselves too, to play with her. Thankfully they allowed us to get in because some would only allow one guardian per child inside.

They are located at the SM Northwing 2nd floor. Near Smile and Dental Spa. 

We paid 80 pesos for 30 minutes. Plus 15 each for Me and Maury. We bought socks for 25 pesos since they require it inside. If you want to go here, I suggest you bring your own socks because the ones they have are  in my own opinion overpriced for a super fine socks. 

But, I like how clean the place is and I like that they have friendly stuffs who assisted  us and who acts as referees when the playing gets too harsh.  

The play set-up is like a mini village complete with a fire station, police station, hospital, house, salon, market and fast food chain. 

Here are few pics of our playtime.

Our 30 minutes playtime was all worth it. She had a great time I can tell because she was always hugging and kissing me and Maury after. That night, I had a good sleep. I was very tired, more tired than Sophia, she was still very energetic until 10 pm. Gosh, I need to exercise to keep up with my two active lovies. Maybe because I'm already turning 30 this week. hmmmmm... 

How I wish money grow on trees so I don't have to work and hubby too, so we can spend time with Sophia. 

Just a wishful thinking... 

I can stare at this happy kid the whole day.

PhoebeCarla

Singapore Escapade Day 4: Universal Studio Singapore

This was the last day of our Singapore Escapade, we intentionally scheduled Universal Studio last so we could just sleep the whole trip back to Cebu because we were sure we would be dead tired already. And I tell you we were!!!

I was tired the whole week I was home from the trip because of all the walking, my gesh.

This post has a lot of photos I'm too lazy to type today so I'll just let the pic do the talking.

Enjoy.

Waterworld with the gang.

4D

Shrekekekek

Puss 

Betty

Time to go home. This daddy misses her princess a whole lot

Singapore is a very nice place to visit. Very very clean, we were out the whole day and sweating yet there were no traces of dirt in my towel. If you are a first timer there make sure to wear something cool like cotton because the place is humid. 

Hopefully we could have a another trip this year and hopefully Sophia can come along.

PhoebeCarla