A Different Coffee, Toast and Tea Experience at YA KUN KAYA Ortigas
Ya Kun Kaya Ortigas is a familiar place to me because of their famous tea and coffee tarik or pulled coffee. My friends have been gushing over these beverages and I told myself that I should really try it one of these days.
Yesterday, I got the chance to finally try almost everything on their menu. Thanks to Richard Benson K. Co, the owner of Ya Kun Kaya Ortigas for the invite. The whole experience was very new to me as I haven’t tried any food on their menu yet, until yesterday. I noticed how homey YKK Ortigas was, the owner, Richard was there to entertain the needs of the customers. He was so hands-on! And unlike the usual Western coffee shops with intimidating interiors and prices, YKK Ortigas is more laid-back and yes, the food and beverages are better - price and taste-wise.
Ya Kun Kaya is a very familiar name in Singapore as it has been around since 1944. They have not changed the menu or the preparation since then. You will get the same, authentic and delicious Ya Kun Kaya Singapore specialties here in YKK Ortigas!
As a mom, it is important that the places I go to are kid-friendly to ensure that my kid will enjoy the visit as well. I dislike bringing her to coffee shops because she eventually gets bored but guess what? YKK Ortigas has something for the kids while mom are dad are on a meeting!
And the yummy soft-boiled eggs! These eggs are thoroughly cooked for about 10 minutes in boiling water and eaten with dark soy sauce and pepper.
Ya Kun Kaya Ortigas
G/F FERN Bldg. Escriva Drive
Ortigas Center
Pasig City
Phone: 470.4285
Mobile: 0932.628.5705
Email: ykkortigas@gmail.com
Facebook: Ya Kun Kaya Ortigas
Sharper Pictures, Better Blog Posts with Canon G11
Canon G11 is my latest love. It was, like, love at first sight!
I knew from the very start that G11 was all I wanted (LOL!) , a pocket camera with SLR features! It’s perfect to moms like me since it’s compact yet produces SLR-quality photos.
Today, March 16, 2010 the hubby gave me the camera of my choice! I considered taking my second choice but I knew that I wouldn’t be happy 
Here are some shots taken using mg G11, in manual setting:
I used both photos for my Mang Inasal entry.
Check out Canon G11′s specifications:
| Recommended price | • $499 • €589 • £569 |
|---|---|
| Sensor | • 1/1.7″ Type CCD • 10 million effective pixels |
| Image sizes | • 3648 x 2736 • 3648 x 2048 • 2816 x 2112 • 2272 x 1704 • 1600 x 1200 • 640 x 480 • 320 x 240 |
| Movie clips | • 640 x 480 @ 30fps • 320 x 240 @ 30fps |
| Maximum clip length | Up to 4GB or 1 hour |
| File formats | • Still: JPEG (Exif v2.2), RAW • Movie: MOV [H.264 + Linear PCM (monaural)] |
| Lens | • 28-140mm (35mm equiv) • f = 6.1 – 30.5 mm • 5x optical zoom • F2.8-4.5 • Construction: 11 elements in 9 groups (1 double-sided aspherical element) |
| Image stabilization | Yes (Lens-Shift) |
| Conversion lenses | Yes |
| Digital zoom | up to 4x |
| Focus | • Auto focus :TTL - Face Detection / 9-point AiAF - 1-point AF (center or Face Select and Track) - Fixed centre or Face Select and Track • Manual focus |
| AF modes | • Single • Continuous • Servo AF/AE |
| AF lock | Yes (on/off selectable) |
| AF assist lamp | Yes |
| Focus distance | Closest focus distance 1 cm |
| Metering | • Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame) • Center-weighted average • Spot (center or linked to Face Detection) |
| ISO sensitivity | • Auto • ISO 80 • ISO 100 • ISO 200 • ISO 400 • ISO 800 • ISO 1600 • ISO 3200 |
| AE lock | Yes |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 2EV in 1/3 stop increments |
| Shutter speed | • Auto (1 – 1/4000 sec) • 15-1/4000 sec |
| Modes | • Auto • Program AE • Shutter Priority AE • Aperture Priority AE • Manual • Custom (2 modes) • Special Scene • Stitch Assist • Low Light • Quick Shot • Movie |
| Scene modes | • Portrait • Landscape • Night Scene • Sports • Night Snapshot • Kids & Pets • Indoor • Sunset • Foliage • Snow • Beach • Fireworks • Aquarium • Underwater • Color Accent • Color Swap • Stitch Assist |
| White balance | • Auto (including Face Detection WB) • Daylight • Cloudy • Tungsten • Fluorescent • Fluorescent H • Flash • Custom1 • Custom2 • Underwater • White Balance Correction |
| Self timer | • 2 or 10 sec • Custom or FaceSelf Timer |
| Continuous shooting | • Approx. 1.1 shots/sec. • AF: Approx. 0.7 shots/sec. • LV: Approx. 0.8 shots/sec. (until memory card becomes full) |
| Image parameters | My Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color) |
| Flash | • Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Slow Sync, Red-eye reduction • Slow Sync Speed : Fastest speed 1/2000 sec • +/- 2EV in 1/3 stop increments • Face Detection FE compensation • Safety FE • Flash exposure lock • Manual Power Adjustment • Second Curtain Sync • Range (Auto ISO):50cm – 7.0m (wide) / 4.0m (tele) |
| External Flash | E-TTL with EX series Speedlites, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX, Canon High Power Flash HF-DC1 |
| Viewfinder | Real-image zoom, Optical Viewfinder |
| LCD monitor | • 2.8 inch Vari-angle PureColor II VA (TFT) • 461,000 pixels • 100% coverage • Adjustable |
| Connectivity | • USB 2.0 Hi-Speed • HDMI mini connector • AV out (PAL / NTSC switchable) |
| Print compliance | PictBridge |
| Storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus |
| Power | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-7L |
| Weight (no batt) | 355 g |
| Dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48 mm |
Mang Inasal: The Real Chicken Inasal
After that very horrible experience we’ve had on Bacolod Chicken House Express last week, I promised myself that I’d really try Mang Inasal for comparison and yes, everyone’s right – MANG INASAL is the REAL ONE.
FITFLOP: The right footwear for the kaladkarin me
If you are a commuter like me you can relate to my footwear woes.
I dislike wearing Havaianas unless my attire is too casual, though I really, really, really love Havaianas! There are just some events that I find too inappropriate for it.
I can not wear shoes as I have onychocryptosis or ingrown toenails in layman’s term. Heck, it is getting worse that I am already considering surgery! But according to my research, there is a possibility that I will spend at least 70K on each nail. I have two toes so its P140K. NO WAY.
I tried wearing Happy Feet sandals but they’re just ugh…too heavy and slippery!
So the perfect footwear for me is a pair of FITFLOPS (unless of course there are new brands that I am not aware of.)
ROCKSTAR WALKSTAR
The hottest so far is PIETRA (available in Black, Pewter and Bronze):
Here are the benefits of FITFLOP:
Isn’t it TOO PERFECT?
It’s comfy yet not-too-casual, right?
FITFLOP I HEART!
FitFlop Kiosks are in:
Robinsons Midtown-Ermita and Alabang Town Center; Res|Toe|Run; Shoe Salon; Jump; Rustan’s; Bratpack; The Travel Club; Duty Free Philippines; R.O.X.; Lonely Planet, Boracay; Stand and Stride, Cabanatuan; City Beach Lifestyle, Subic; Sports Hub, Paseo de Sta Rosa; Bettina’s Boutique and JSM Collection, Cagayan de Oro; Four of a Kind Boutique, Butuan; Lee Plaza, Dumaguete and Dipolog; Mian’s Closet, Iloilo; M.I.X. boutique and Learing Gallery, Bacolod; Gaisano GenSan; Chimes Specialty Store and Pearl Farm, Davao
Pizza Hut Satisfied My Week-long Pasta and Pizza Cravings
I’ve been craving for Pasta, pizza and cupcakes last week for no reason. No, I am not pregnant. It was just pure cravings from someone who stays home all week, simply wondering what’s the latest food craze out there.
Heck, I twitted about it:
The little girl enjoying her Caribbean Smoothie (P79) A blend of banana, kiwi, and strawberry.
The uncooked pasta kept the little girl occupied while waiting for our orders.
Now for our orders, we got Roast Chicken (P159) Rosemary-garlic chicken roasted to perfection.
and a Supreme in Regular size (P255) Six delightful toppings – beef, pepperoni, pork, bell pepper, mushrooms and onions.
It was supposed to be just a ‘light dinner” but we went home with already full tummies.
Now, I’m craving for cupcakes with buttercream filling!
Pacquiao vs. Clottey is On!
Watch Pacquiao vs. Clottey Live Streaming here:
http://www.ilemi.com/317/1/Watch-Manny-Pacquiao-vs-Joshua-Clottey/
Me Time: DVD Marathon
The other day I was feeling so bad because of my allergic rhinitis and thankfully the following day my DSL connection was off leaving me with no choice but to watch downloaded DVDs. From 12 noon to 8pm I watched the following:
And I Love You So (2009) Bea Alonzo, Sam Milby and Derek Ramsay
The Bucket List (2007) Morgan Freeman, Jack Nicholson
The Proposal (2009) Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds
Nights in Rodanthe (2008) Diane Lane, Richard Gere
I laughed.
I cried.
I smiled.
Do you have some ‘me time’? I guess watching DVDs especially chic-flicks is the most ideal way to relax.
How about you, how do you spend ‘me time’?
Note: somebody asked me where Yona was, oh she’s just there. This is what I love with my pre-schooler, she does her own thing already. She’s too independent
JOHN MAYER LIVE IN MANILA May 16 2010
John Clayton Mayer was born October 16, 1977, in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA, and started playing guitar at 13 after being inspired by a Stevie Ray Vaughantape his neighbor gave him. In 1998 he moved to Atlanta, Georgia where he refined his skills and gained a following.
In 2003, he won the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for the 2002 single “Your Body Is a Wonderland” from the album Room for Squares.
So it’s Annabelle Rama vs. Kris Aquino now!
To all of us (yes, including me) who didn’t get to watch the segment, here’s a video:
John Lloyd Cruz’s "Ingat Ka" Moments on the Big Screen
John Lloyd Cruz, a multi-awarded actor and box-office king has gone a long way. In every role he portray whether as Popoy in “One More Chance” or as Miggy in “A Very Special Love” and “You Changed My Life” he has consistently shown innate sensitivity.
“With every character I assume, I hope that the character’s heart lives in me,” according to the 26-year old star. This goes to show that even off-screen, John Lloyd Cruz wants nothing but the best and the safest. This is why for 4 straight years now, he has been endorsing the popular headache and fever reliever brand Biogesic. In fact, when its about this brand, what automatically comes to my mind is John Lloyd and Ingat – because of the famous catchphrase ‘Ingat!’ on his Biogesic commercials.
Given the taxing nature of his work and the demands of his career, he prizes the value of good healthy more than ever. That is why he takes Biogesic at the first signs of headache or fever that might get in the way of this performance. According to him “It’s a nice feeling endorsing one of the brands you truly believe in.”
As the number one brand prescribed by doctors for headache and fever, Biogesic can be taken even before meals. And just like John Lloyd who trusts the brand, so does millions of Filipinos.
And so to the millions of Filipinos who look up to him and eagerly wait for his film and TV projects— including his latest on-screen offering “Miss You Like Crazy”–John Lloyd expresses his gratitude and concern by bidding them all a heartfelt “ Thank you and Ingat!”
Here are some photos taken during the premiere night of Miss You Like Crazy:
