Project 365

I’m still alive, and I know that I haven’t posted anything for nearly 2 months now. I’ve been “busy” with a lot of things, but I still take pictures.

One of the things that keep me preoccupied are books. To even the ratio between my read and unread books, I made a list of books to read for the remaining days of Summer. Maybe until June, if I can still feel the summer heat by then.

Tossed strawberries, romaine lettuce, vinaigrette, and parmesan cheese to create…a salad I don’t know what to call.

But delicious, nevertheless.

Bought some Japanese crafting magazines again. I’m hooked.

Lovely fireworks at The 1st Philippine International PyroMusical Competition.

Happy Birthday, Mom.

Cocktales Dessert Buffet! This one is called Summer Coolers, very aptly named.

Napoleones! I’ve always wanted to try this pastry, as I’ve read that it’s similar to the French mille-feuille, made with several layers of puff pastry with custard cream filling and sugar glaze on top. It’s said that the small, square-shaped pastries are made in Bacolod and nowhere else in Philippines.

At first bite, one thing I could tell is how comparable it is to the expensive desserts available in many restaurants and coffee shops. I bought a box of 6 pieces for Php 100 (about $2) and realized that it’s better than buying a slice of cake in a coffee shop. I ate my napoleones with coffee and apple-cinnamon tea, and it was heavenly!

Surprise! Surprise! Mom was hiding this in her refrigerator. Yummy.

I love Paotsin.