P's Life Spices

Hidden in the mountain part of Lahug, Cebu City, is Kalaw Resto+Bar.  We wanted to eat somewhere new and exciting, and luckily we found this amazing place.  We knew about this restaurant through a post from a family friend, and it literally drew us curious, especially if you have a kid who loves to see animals. Its location was easy to find since we are familiar where Holy Family Retreat House is.  If you're coming from JY Square Mall going up to Marco Polo, it's a bit further.  While Marco Polo is located on the right side of the road, its street is on the left.  See Photo by Google Map: Since it was too early for dinner, we decided to visit the aviary located right down below the restaurant.  True to its name, there are many Kalaw birds and various others, too.  But we were not able to hold them unlike this Cockatoo. This friendly bird is so adorable.   Here is another photo of my mom with an eagle. After that amazing experie...

You're probably too stressed from work or school, yet you just don't have the budget or the time for another vacation outside of Cebu. This was the same thought our family had when we were planning for our mom's birthday. Everybody only had half a day to de-stress and celebrate. Good thing our mom heard of a newly opened botanical garden, which was what she really wanted in the first place. Another botanical garden option would be Sirao Flower Garden, but it's just a bit further from the city for us. There are a few good places in Busay to visit to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city life; you have the Temple of Lea, Mountain View Nature Park, Tops Lookout. But we went ahead and opted to go to Terrazas de Flores and to Kalaw Resto + Bar for dinner. Arriving to the place was a breath of fresh air to say the least. It was stunning. It's said to have more than 100 species of flowers; that's so astonishing. It took years of building this...

Another healthy recipe for the family that's easy and fast. Today, I'm going to make something with Turmeric.  Yes, turmeric. And no, we're not going to make a curry. Turmeric has many benefits for the body.  It has bioactive compounds that has medicinal properties. It is a natural anti-inflammatory, as well as an antioxidant. It is also said to prevent cancer, or perhaps even cure it.  So, see, there's a lot of plus in eating this plant. So, here's my take on a recipe which uses turmeric.

Craving for something Mexican? That Latino flavor? That smoky and spicy goodness? Or, do you want to try out something new perhaps? Then go and visit MexiMama in Mabolo, Cebu City. Try their flavorsome dishes for just the right price. They have a wide variety of dishes to choose from - from quesadillas to tacos, to burritos, to various sides, and to their savory main dishes. Surely, you'll never get enough of it. I still dream of that aromatic, zesty, spicy, mouthwatering barbecue taste. Ugh! I can't! I must eat it again! Scrumptious food it is. Also, their serving for the main dishes are huge. When my husband and I went there for the first time, it was enough for us to share on one main dish and have an order of tacos.