What's better than Dayrit's Gulaman at Sago?

What's better than Dayrit's Gulaman at Sago?

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E di ...

Dalawang Gulaman at Sago!!!

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Hubby and I had the entire Satur-day ... and night all to ourselves.

Son's in school and won't be home til late, maybe past midnight.

Son is still getting to know his block mates in law school,

other school mates, and even his new found frat-mates.

Oh dear .... I'm sure may sorority diyan sa tabi tabi!

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Hubby and I went to Dayrit's for our early dinner date.

Back in the day,  we would pass by Greenhills or Timog

and eat our favorite Macau chorizo at Dayrit's.

Then, we'd just share one gulaman at sago.

We were dentistry students on a tight budget.

Now, we each have our own gulaman at sago.

Hubby still likes the Macau chorizo but got beef tapa.

Son's favorite is the roast beef.

Roast Beef

Beef Tapa with Hawaiian Rice

Macau Chorizo with Hawaiian Rice

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Glad that Dayrit's has a not-so-new branch in Tomas Morato.

I don't have to go all the way to Magallanes just to

eat Macau Chorizo!

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Just some kwento ...

Dayrit's is one of our usual simple "date" place

in the 'old days' :( :( :(  shows my age!

Other places were...

Grandma's Inn in Libis, QC

Italian Village at Quezon Avenue.

There's this "Eat All You Can Tempura"

Japanese Restaurant at Pasay Road.

Another is the first Tokyo Tokyo at Glorietta.

Kowloon House and Aberdeen Court

Of course there's Alfredo's and Mario's,

but only for special occasions.

I remember this burger and wings place that's

open 24 hours, along Quezon Avenue.

I forgot the name! We'd have our dawn meals here

after going to Coco Banana.

The lobby of the Manila Peninsula 

was the best place to hang out after a night 

of drinking and dancing at the Coco...

and their cheesecake was simply to die for!

But when there isn't much left from our allowance,

know where we get our roast beef fix?

... at Burger Machine!

I wish I could eat some of those cheesedogs and sansrival

again from Burger Machine.

I am just not that brave anymore.

I wish Burger Machine will open a new branch at the mall.

Malay mo... some wishes do come true.

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Chicsanders' Chicken Turmeric and Rice

Inspired by this Chicken Biryani Dish I had at that

newly opened Greek / Persian restaurant, 

 I made Chicken Turmeric & Rice.

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Chicsanders' Chicken Turmeric & Rice

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Ingredients:

1 T. cooking oil

1 t. minced garlic

1 onion minced

1 T. sliced ginger

1 kilo Chicken chopped

1 T. turmeric powder

1 t. chicken powder

1 cup chicken stock / water

salt and pepper

3 cups cooked rice

1 onion, sliced & caramelized

1 t. cinnamon powder

Procedure:

Saute garlic, onion and ginger in cooking oil.

Add the chopped chicken. Brown the chicken.

Add the turmeric and chicken powder.

Add water or chicken stock.

Boil 'til chicken is tender.

Season with salt and pepper.

Remove chicken pieces. Set aside.

Add the cooked rice, mix thoroughly on low heat.

Do not burn the rice. Turn off heat.

Add the caramelized onions and cinnamon powder.

Place rice on serving dish.

Top with the Chicken.

Serve warm.

Enjoy!!!

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With Dr. Agnes and her handsome Atenean, plus some

of the travel buddies at the new restaurant.

Enjoyed home cooked meals and beer with good old friends

Enjoyed home cooked meals and sub-zero beer (plus Coke)

with good old friends at Luna J in IL Terrazzo.

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Bopis Php 115

Tokwa't Baboy Php 175

Dinuguan at Puto Php 105

Palabok Php 125

Goto Php 75

Crispy Pata Php 580

Palitaw Php 65

Tsokoleit Php 60

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Always great to be with old friends.

Sayang... would have been nice if Binbot and Dr. Alan

were with us.

Here's our picture taken years ago.

... taken during the golden wedding of Dr Lilet's parents.

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Dr. Nancy, balikbayan from SFO, joined us.

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Dr. Cesbau got Hottie.

Dr Lilet ...  photobomber. Cute!

They're actually the Hotties of our class!!!
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This is what I got.  Friend.
Sure feels great to be with friends on our wedding anniversary.

Our wedding 28 years ago...

Wedding Ceremony at Archbishop's Palace

Reception at Manila Mandarin Grand Ballroom

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My Nanay

My Dad

Our Family

Hubby's Dad & Nanay

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the only time my Dad smiled

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Great shot by Bob's, our photographer. 

Perfect timing!

Cake by Galura

The UP Concert Chorus & Mr. Rey Paguio

Getting the tokens on the cake.

Sister in law, Dr Eleanor, caught the bouquet.

Dentistry Friends

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Hubby's family and relatives.

My relatives.

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Still looking good even after the reception.

Thanks to Jesi Mendez' hair and make-up.
... and Eric Pe Benito's couture, styling and planning.

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It's our 28th wedding anniversary.