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Instaweekend: Food, Ken and Books

Miss my instaweekend post? Well, I missed it too. So here it is, another random photos from Instagram with rants. :) By the way, follow me on instagram @abylovinu.

My DIY California Maki. hahahah It's my first time to do it so pardon the look but

don't worry it tastes good. hehehe If I have the time, I will post the steps on how I did it.

I bought books from National Bookstore because it is almost 70% off. hehehe

Because you know, photography books are expensive. So Grab the chance while

you have it.

#NOTD: Super Light purple plus glitters

Sisig Factory. Business. (I am the one who made the logo) hihihi

me with the weird look. hekhek

I finally found Ken after a long long time. Reunited and it feels so good.

And He really really needs to take a bath.

Coffee. This was not mine. hehehe Just saw this at the conference room while

I am waiting for the meeting to start.

My sister with our dog.

Yellow cab date.

Cheese cake plus Tazo Brambleberry @ Starbux

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Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner At Terraza Cafe, Club Balai Isabel

We arrived at Club Balai Isabel before lunch time. After we checked-in, we hurriedly ate at Terrazan Café it is the only restaurant in Club Bali Isabel. It was beside the swimming pools and it has a nice view of Taal Volcano. As for lunch, here we go! We ordered Batangas Bulalo, Fish Fillet with Sauce (I forgot the name of the sauce), Mix Chicken and Pork Adobo, Rice and for dessert Buko pandan. Too bad, I am so serious eating I forgot to take photos of buko pandan. It was so delicious and creamy.

The foods were so tasty and yummy. The Batangas Bulalo as for non-Filipinos, it is the boiled boned marrow of the beef with vegetables and soup. It is one of my favorite dishes. Compared to the original bulalo, this one has a distinct taste. The fish fillet has a mango sauce. It is something unique and flavorful. While the adobo is good too but to be honest no one can beat my lola’s adobo. Hihi Finally, for dessert, the buko pandan. It has a vanilla ice cream that added deliciousness in it. Must-try!

FOR LUNCH:

Batangas Bulalo

Batangas Bulalo in a small bowl.

Fillet Fish with Salsa

Mix Chicken and Pork Adobo

Rice. Carbssss!

FOR DINNER:

Dinner time, I was still full. So I ate only few bites of everything. Hahaha We ordered taliwis, bagnet, rice and pansit. The bagnet was so crispy and crunchy. I like it. But I think it is a little bit pricey for a small piece of banget. Hehe

The Crispy Bagnet.

Pansit.

Tawilis

FOR BREAKFAST:

Good morning! Breakfast is one of my favorite meals. They offer varieties of breakfast meal like Filipino breakfast, American breakfast and many more. I ordered bacon and eggs plus bread, it’s an American breakfast. As usual, another favorite of mine, (baka sabihin nyo fave ko na lahat, nyhahaha.) hunny ordered Filipino breakfast consist of tapa, longanisa, danget and garlic rice. With fruits and plus extra bacons for me. So heavy!

Filipino Breakfast - Tapa, Longanisa, dried fish and garlic rice.

Toasted bread, 2 eggs and bacons.

Now, I can say traveling and eating is really a good combination. I hope I made you crave for food. Hehe What would be my verdict? 4 out of 5, because it's a little bit pricey and we did not experience the buffet. hahaha Maybe next time.

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In adventure, birthday

Club Balai Isabel - Talisay, Batangas

This post was in my draft for almost a month now. This is worth blogging. I want to share with you my Club Balai Isabel Chillax time. Haha It was Krisza’s birthday, I was invited to come with them to have fun and enjoy the nature at its best.

Club Balai Isabel is a place where you can see Taal Volcano up close and personal. Hehe The place has a good view of Taal Volcano and in touch with nature. It is also the place where Oyo Boy Sotto and Kristine Hermosa got married. I was not that familiar with the place but once they describe it and told me about Oyo and Kristine I think I remembered it right away. Hahaha It is located at Talisay, Batangas. I think it is 1 to 2 hours from Manila to get there.

To have a better view, I embed the video of Oyo and Kristine. I love their wedding kasi. Hihi Then, check out my photos afterwards...

Club Balai Isabel

Upper left photo - Map of the place, Upper right photo - the lobby,

Lower left photo - balsa?hihihi and Lower right photo - rooms beside the lake

Our room - 2nd floor, I think i haven't took photos of the rooms. hihi sorry. They have

nice rooms. In our room, five (5) people can be accommodated. They have refrigerator,

mini kitchen, 1 bathroom, beds, 2 cabinets, 2 berandas and flat television with cable.

St. Francis. I took this photo in the church.

The Dawn.

Moi. hihihi

Jump shot!!!!! with Ate Krismel, Krisza and Kristian and me!

The Kubo in the lake!

Taal Volcano - Up close and personal. Our view when eating at their restaurant. Lovely!

Starbucks cake for the birthday girl!

Christmas lantern? hahahaha I know. hihihihi

Good morning!!!! Walking and embracing the peaceful place..

The sky is amazing!!!

with hunny bunch! XD Timer mode, hehehe I am not yet ready by the way.

I am calling the gods of wind and earth surround me with your powers and help me fight the evil!!!

Nyahahaha Baliw mode. Once during my childhood, I wish I have powers like witches but

of course, the good witch. hihi

We went swimming, sleeping, eating and embracing the nature. They also have a basketball court, badminton court, 3 swimming pools, spa treatment, fish foot spa, butterfly sanctuary and water sports like jet-sky, banana boat and a lot more. You will never get bored once you stay here. By the way, I will have a separate blog post for the foods we ate here. hihi :)

For more details:

Club Balai Isabel Resort Site: http://www.clubbalaiisabeltalisay.com

Location: Talisay, Batangas 4220, Philippines

Phone Numbers: 63 437280307/ 63 437730004