I haven't updated for the same reason that I haven't been pigging out for the last weeks.  I only had the chance to dine out and had some pizza and burger from two different joints over the weekend.

Garlic and cheese pizza (P90) @ Tomato Kick

 

 

Crave Burger Meal (P175) with Fries & Blue/Red Iced Tea (+P25 American cheese topping)

Tomato Kick has just sprung a new branch along Katipunan Extension.  This wasn't the first time I've tried out their food since I've spent some time hanging out in their very first branch along Maginhawa.  On the other hand, oddly enough, it was my first time to try eating at Crave Burger and it's just a few steps away from my house.  If you have 200pesos in your pocket, then you're good to go.

Pesto Cream Penne with Chicken

Cheeseburger Pizza

Yummy meal with my college bestfriends last night at California Pizza Kitchen, Greenhills! As usual, my hungry tummy was satisfied with the menu choice we had last night. Pasta and pizza again? No regrets! Huge serving for their Pesto Cream Penne since there were three of us who shared for this.  And as for the pizza, it was like we were meant to be, it had 6 slices so it was perfect for us three.  

• Pesto Cream Penne - Basil pine nut pesto cream sauce, sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese. Also available with chicken, shrimp or chicken & shrimp.

• Cheeseburger Pizza - Ground Angus beef, caramelized sweet onions, Mozzarella and American cheeses, hearth-baked, then topped with Roma tomatoes and chilled shredded lettuce tossed in our secret sauce. Add applewood smoked bacon. Add fresh avocado.

* description obtained from CPK's official website.

What a way to end August.

Yesterday, my friend and I invaded ABS-CBN to watch Showtime.  Thanks to my long time friend Jugs (Itchyworms) for inviting us.  We got to the studio around 10AM and waited for roughly 2 hours before the show started.   By this time, I could already hear my tummy rambling because I wasn't able to eat breakfast then.  15 minutes before the show started, we rehearsed some dance steps as, we, the audience has a huge participation.  And just as the floor directed signaled for the show to start, I was already, starved and dehydrated.

Nevertheless, the energy inside the studio was intense.  It was a fun live show to watch.  The hosts of showtime were situated mostly where the audience were seated.  So when the camera was rolling, I already forgot about my hunger and the "little fan" in me was very much entertained.


I, surprisingly, was handpicked among the studio audience, or should I say "madlang people," to join in their live singing contest.  I didn't get to finish it because I was clueless with how the game goes.  Anyway, to cut the story short, I got a reward of 1000pesos as a consolation prize.  Not bad I guess.


So as a treat, we decided to eat at Grams which is located at the ground floor of ELJ building.  It wasn't my first time to eat there, but it was my first time to try out their main course  and I ordered for Rosemary Porkchops and my friend chose their Club Burger meal (comes with an iced tea + 30 pesos for french fries or cheese, your choice).

Rosemary Porkchop

Club Burger with french fries

It was the perfect meal for a late lunch. I was starved and not a single grain of rice was left on the plate.  Paired with my rootbeer, I felt relieved and is very sure that I had a happy tummy afterwards.  All the waiting and audience participation was worth it.  Add to that 1K prize I got from the show.  Oh well, maybe next time again Jugs?

Till the next food adventure! Welcome to my happy place. :)

.... and I'm back to blogging. :) 

I SMS'ed Barbie last week to ask if I can use "Money for Food" as a title for my blog, and I'm grateful that she said yes.  "Money for Food" is one of Barbie's (of Hungry Young Poets/Barbie's Cradle, before she went solo) huge hit way back 9yrs ago (maybe) wherein I did a cameo for their music video (see post below).

So ask, why Money for Food?  Well, I came up with this brilliant idea to put up  a food blog since for the past few weeks I have been majorly spending my time dining out trying new restos eating here, there and everywhere.  And I quite made that obvious with the amount of weight I gained for the past weeks.  As long as I have a happy tummy, then no regrets.

And yes I'm now officially a bum.  I just quit my 7 year old corporate life in exchange of happiness.  Which means eating has become a hobby.