Happy 5th Anniversary THE BEAUTY JUNKEE

Congratulations to my dear friend Martha Sta. Barbara on her blog's 5th Anniversary!!!

http://thebeautyjunkee.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-beauty-junkees-5th-anniversary.html

Everyone check out her Ultra Super Mega Giveaway and drool over the prizes!

Photo credits: instagram post of ellanaminerals.

An Ode to the Good Cup

There is more than caffeine in my cup.

There is but a goodness or two in every drop.

 Every sip of that blessed velvety elixir of life,

People should know that it’s also a means to end strife.

 If only all coffee companies were like Nescafe,

the world will be a much better place, I say!

For they have a Nescafe plan and this in their Tagum Farm I’ve seen,

they care about Rural Development and buy from local farmers their coffee beans.

Sure they still import 75% of their beans and that’s not a surprise,

But they plan to reverse that ratio in years and coffee will be more localized. 

 Nestle made all efforts such as partner with those governing our nation.

They’ll provide technology, training and technical education.

 I’ve seen their employees and their faces beam with gold,

I know that i’m in a real good company that is above the mold.

I’m really happy and proud to know that my wake-up partner

Is not simply just a brand, but a real life-changer!

When I went to Tagum farm and their respective buying station,

I was definitely on a coffee learning mission.

Never in my wildest dreams and imagination,

I thought i’d come home with such illumination.

Oh yes, my blended friend, we owe so much to you!

Careers, achievements and relationships too.

Now that I know every tedious process that my favourite drink goes through,

I hope anyone who reads this has a heightened appreciation of instant coffee as i do.

=P

Spying Over Burn After Reading

I want to watch this movie, BURN AFTER READING because I want to be part of the very first Movie Premiere of NUFFNANG on November 18, 2008, Tuesday 7:30pm at Robinsons Movie World, Robinsons Galleria!

Brad Pitt, George Clooney, all the other hunks and babes, plus a very handsome date to boot, everybody will be there! So who wouldn't want to go to this event right?

And, I also want to be with our co-Nuffnangers! ;p

Robert Mondavi Wine Appreciation 101 THIS THURSDAY (Nov.13)

Cav Wine Shop - Café and Future Trade International: ROBERT MONDAVI 101 this Thursday

Come and learn about the wines & the man who put California wines on the map

Robert Mondavi 101 will feature wines and interesting thoughts on the icon's life. This week, learn about four wines from the Robert Mondavi Private Selection line.

November 13, 2008 (Thursday)
from 6:30pm - 8:30pm

featuring
Robert Mondavi Private Selection Fumé Blanc
Robert Mondavi Private Selection Pinot Noir
Robert Mondavi Private Selection Merlot
Robert Mondavi Private Selection Cabernet Sauvignon

Php 300 inclusive of finger food and wine
Attire: Casual chic

*SLOTS ARE LIMITED!!! HURRY and contact CAV at 856-1798 for inquiries and reservations! http://www.cavwine.com/

Starbucks Planner and New Holiday Drinks... Out Now!

White cups our out and Red cups are here...

There are new drinks for the Christmas Cheer...

What could still be missing at Starbucks now the holiday is near?

What else, but sticker-collecting aficionados of the planner on full-gear!

November 4, is a holy day for venti fans of the famous coffee brand and their famous yearly limited edition collectible - the Starbucks Planner. Starbucks launched not one, but three (3) planner cover designs for the 2009 edition yesterday. More choices to choose from. Others may not like it because it's no longer in a leather casing. But for me, who really want it for it's funcitonality, its going back to the basic design is really a wonderful reasons to get started with the sticker mania.

Plus, from the 24 stickers needed before, there are only 16 stickers needed for this year! Yipee! But wait, there's more! There are limited edition promo cards with one sticker filled for all us early birds! Hep Hep Hooray for this Holiday!

As for their holiday featured special drinks, Toffee Nut Latte and Praline Mocha are still in the trio, but I went there expecting to indulge in my favorite Peppermint Mocha goodness. Only to find out that they didn't make it available for this year. Sadly, that's the truth for us fans of the minty delight. But, of course, Starbucks will never take out a favorite drink without replacing it with something as exciting. This season, they introduced the Dark Cherry Mocha drink! Starbucks describes it as a "bittersweet chocolate infused with the rich flavors of dark, dried cherries" and I describe it as deliciously tempting! So, I gave the newbie a chance, and although i'm not a fan of berries, this dark little drink is definitely taking my mind off my pepper-y separation sadness.

Starbucks is really going all out for this year! So no more waiting and get your butts drinking!

Wine Appreciation 101 THIS FRIDAY (Oct.24)

Cav Wine Shop-Café & Future Trade International: WINE APPRECIATION 101 THIS FRIDAY!!!

Join our relaxed tutored wine tasting every Friday at Cav Wine Shop - Café in Fort Bonifacio High Street (below The Spa; across Nike) during the month of October.

Learn Basic Wine Appreciation on
October 24, 2008
from 7:00pm - 9:00pm

featuring
Hardys Oomoo GSM
Nederburg Manor House Shiraz
Santa Rita Reserva Carmenere
Cesari Valpolicella

Php 300 inclusive of finger food and wine
Attire: Casual chic

*SLOTS ARE LIMITED!!! HURRY and contact CAV at 856-1798 for inquiries and reservations! http://www.cavwine.com/

*BTW, this specific event will be featured in MANUAL MAG's "Bitching" Column, which is all about dating places. So, if you want your face to be in this hot magazine, go to our event and strike a pose!

Wine Appreciation 101 TONIGHT (Oct.17)

Cav Wine Shop-Café & Future Trade International: WINE APPRECIATION 101 TONIGHT!!!

Join our relaxed tutored wine tasting every Friday at Cav Wine Shop - Café in Fort Bonifacio High Street (below The Spa; across Nike) during the month of October.

Learn Basic Wine Appreciation on

October 17, 2008

from 7:00pm - 9:00pm

featuring

Danzante Pinot Grigio

Dourthe Sauternes

Robert Mondavi Private Selection Fume Blanc

Kim Crawford Riesling

Php 300 inclusive of finger food and wine

Attire: Casual chic

*SLOTS ARE LIMITED!!! HURRY and contact CAV at 856-1798 for inquiries and reservations!

http://www.cavwine.com/