[Me & U] Two Mugs for soulmates

Weddings, anniversaries, monthsaries , valentines... Having trouble finding a gift? Worry no more ... >.< 

There's a shop that has a variety of couple items great to give to these various occasions.

   

I found "Me & U shop" in sm megamall while  trying to find a unique gift for a wedding. From the first time I saw the shop it immediately went in my mind that I would be able to find a gift suitable for the wedding. I was already attracted immediately with the display of the shop. I find the concept of the shop very unique. 

There were many items to choose from ... couple tall glasses, couple pillows, bedsheets, couple shirts, couple mugs, pendants and rings.  Out of all the items I've opted to buy the couple mugs. 

Price: P750 + 

Packaging: The mugs are securely pack in a box with me & u seal. There is no need to gift wrap the mugs since it is good enough to give with its cute paper bag.

Product: The mugs looks beautiful and thick ( makes it look sturdy) . I love the message on the mugs, just perfect for a couple in love (*",*)

Branch: SM Megamall

cute paper bag

caution! fragile mugs inside :P

bears not included with the product

bears not included with the product

bears not included with the product

[Tous Les Jours] rose fresh cream cake

Rose Inspiration Fresh Cream Cake - Filled with Hand Picked Strawberries from Korea. Perfect Balance of Strawberries and Fresh Yogurt Cream Icing topped with Natural Strawberry Powder. - TLJ 

Ever since TLJ opened its shop in SM North Edsa, I was intrigued with the cakes and breads. It was one of the items in my checklist I would like to take a bite of . During the time when my mom's birthday was near I've considered TLJ as one of my choices next to mango tart of tea republic followed by red ribbon and goldilocks cakes. Since my mom is also a pastry chef, I've opted to chose a cake that's very unique, affordable and beautiful.


My mom was very impressed with how the cake was shaped into a rose. She even wanted to go to TLJ to watch how the cake is made. 


Price: P498 (affordable)
Flavor: strawberry chiffon cake
Design: Rose cake
Icing: Yogurt cream topped with strawberry powder (rose part) and green tea powder (leaf part), droplets of water made of gelatin
Packaging: The cake was pack in a cute, secured, easy to carry box. 
Extras: The cake includes 2 candles and a white long plastic knife. There is no more need to worry about forgetting an item for blowing and cutting of the cake yey!
Branch: SM North Edsa


What I like most out of the cake is its unique design, it must be tedious to shape a cake into a rose. The strawberry chiffon was soft and fluffy, it wasn't dry which is good. Although the taste felt ordinary to me (maybe because I grew up  having a mom who bakes cakes >.< ) . The yogurt icing is very delicious and I can't get enough of it. 

Thank you TLJ for coming up with this cake! 

It brought a smile into my mom's face and made my mom's birthday unforgettable.

I just hope someday TLJ will have a branch in SM Megamall or Shangrilla so that it will be more accessible. I would surely continue buying cakes / breads from TLJ for the next occasions that would come. Cheers! >.<


How about you what was your TLJ experience?

[Etude House] AC Clinic White Trouble Bubble Cleanser

It was on August 24, 2011 when I finished consuming my nu skin foaming cleanser. It was time for me to switch to another facial wash, because I believe that our skin becomes immune after using a skin care product for a long time. I was also trying to find a skin product that will work for my skin. At that day before going home from work I passed by Etude house (SM Megamall branch), accompanied by my boyfriend. Originally what I wanted to try out was the Dr Tony |AC bubble wash from Tony Moly. Unfortunately it was out of stock since many were purchasing the said product. I then decided to go to Etude House since it is a sister company of Tony Moly. At the store the sales lady recommended that I try out AC Clinic White Trouble Bubble Cleanser. She explained that all the skin products of EH with the word "trouble" are formulated for skin suffering from acne. I didn't think twice and bought the product.

front view

back view

See the bubbles on my hand.. that's what the product look like when you pump it out

Pros

• Affordable
• It cleanses the face gently
• You would really feel a fresh feeling after using the product
• No allergic reaction. No burning sensation. No itchy reaction.
• Affordable
• Packaging is very nice, hygienic. 

Cons

• Just be careful not to let any bubbles go near your eyes. Sometimes it makes me rub my eyes.

Price: P378 

My sister and I love this product and are looking forward on how it would help our skin fight acne. Hoping for results ... (fingers crossed). By the way so far we only consumed a small amount of the product even though it is now Oct. 10, 2011. I could say it's "sulit" or getting more than what you paid for.

[Skin Diary- Day 120] August 24, 2011

Let the pictures reveal the difference

From left  to right: Forehead. Right cheek, Left Cheek

Day 94 versus Day 120

Day 94

Day 120

Day 94

Day 120

There are some improvements on my right cheek. This is the last time I used nu skin foaming cleanser. I will be using another product in order to find what will suit my skin. 

[Food] Curry Rice

Ottogi Curry Hot

Pork Curry Rice with carrots and potatoes

I always have wondered what curry taste like. I've been seeing curry in k-drama's, j-drama's and anime out of my curiosity I finally decided to cook my very first curry.

Where to buy: grocery store; Wang Mart, Bel Air, Makati
Price: P77

Here is the instructions on how to cook curry:
http://aeriskitchen.com/2008/09/korean-curry-rice/

Comments:
- Easy to cook
- It took 40 mins - 1 hour to finish cooking the dish
- Taste: spicy and delicious

It's up to you if you prefer to use pork or chicken as the main ingredient.


Thanks Aeris Kitchen for the easy to follow recipe !

[Food] Beksul Stuffed Pancake Mix

Beksul Stuffed Pancake Mix

Back view Instructions are all in korean

yellow pack- pancake mix; red pack- dry yeast; brown pack- filling

my  first stuffed pancake

What is Hotteok? Hotteok is a popular street food in Korea and can be described as cinnamon and nut-filled pancake.

Where to buy: Any korean supermarket. Wang Mart in Belair, Makati
Price: P106


Here are the english instructions on how to cook the pancake.
http://saraaahsays.blogspot.com/2011/04/hungry-for-hotteok.html

Just replace the word "brown packet" with yellow packet in step 3.

Comments:
- Easy to cook
- It took 30 mins - 1 hour to finish cooking the pancake.
- Delicious
- Sweet
- heavy on the tummy


Thanks saraahsays for the recipe!

[Skin Diary- Day 94] July 29,2011

Let the pictures reveal the difference. 

From left  to right: Forehead. Right cheek, Left Cheek

Observation:

• New pimples are appearing 
• Old stubborn pimples gets smaller and less inflamed 
• The product controls oil very well.

Day 14 versus Day 94

Day 14

Day 94

Day 14

Day 94

Is my skin getting better or worse? Honestly I'm getting impatient with the result. I'm hoping to achieve clear skin.