Sharing: One Day Walk without Shoes

photo credit to Toms Philippines Facebook page

This is an annual event by TOMS where we take off our shoes to raise global awareness for children's health and education. (www.toms.com/onedaywithoutshoes)

You too can make a difference. Feel free to join in this once a year event. No registration fee. All you need is your barefoot. For more info, visit TOMS Philippines Facebook page.

I took a walk yesterday together with the Hanson fans I've met online. They have been supporting this event for 4 years and this was my 2nd time to join them. It is just another charitable act that does not require you to pay or perform or what, but just walk barefoot. Who doesn't want to spread awareness, make a difference by just walking without a shoes?

This 4th event was held at SM Aura Skypark. The assembly starts at the Sky Park, walk down to the ground level by stairs and go back up to the SkyPark.  It is a free event for all. Feel free to register when you get a chance to see it happening around. Don't worry, free bottled waters and wet wipes are available after the walk. See you next time!


This is about More Than Shoes
Children lacking access to education and good health struggle to break the poverty cycle for themselves, their families and their communities.

With the complex issues surrounding poverty, there is not one solution, but many working together. We believe that shoes play an important role in helping keep children healthy, educated and moving toward opportunities for a better future. (www.toms.com)

Sharing: Story-telling with the kids

 photo credit to: The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf page

I got the chance to join and volunteer with The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - Caring Cup event and I am so happy to be a part of it. The mission is to share a little time with the kids who are currently confined in QMMC. We read books, play games, eat snacks and ended it with gift giving.

pthoto credit to: The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (Philippines) Official facebook page

It's lovely to see those kids participating and enjoying the event.

pthoto credit to: The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (Philippines) Official facebook page

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - Caring Cup event was partnered by Kythe Foundation.

"Happiness is only real when shared"

Food Finds: Ramen Hunt at Yumi Japanese Restaurant

photo credit to Yumi Japanese Restaurant fb page

This is just another Ramen Hunt day for me. But this time I was invited by my friend Icy. Ramen hunt story below.

Luckily, YUMI released a Ramen Monday promo in which all their Ramens are in Buy one Take one every Monday (or until further notice).

Everytime I go to a food place which is new to me, I always ask for their best-seller. Who doesn't? As per Kuyang Waiter, Tantanmen is one of their best selling ramen so why not give it a try.

Tantanmen Ramen.  Php340.00

Tonkotsu and tori-gara soup noodle, chassu pork belly, ground pork, peanut cream, onion leeks, quail eggs, enoki and shiitake mushroom.

The tantanmen ramen has its rich creamy taste. I think the peanut cream over power the soup. You have an option to make it spicy, or go for an extra hot. The egg can be a choice of soft or quail eggs. I like how the chassu pork belly done perfectly. Not too fat and just enough for a bowl of Ramen. You could also ask for an extra soup if you want to.

I find all the foods listed on their menu appetizing, each of them has a description which is enough to make you wonder what they could offer, that's why I made an extra order of their Aspara Kani Maki. I was enticed when I saw the word "cheese". As a cheese lover, I can't resist to try it.

Aspara Kani Maki. Php240.00

Asparagus, crab sticks, sliced cheese, lemon zest and bonito flakes. 

The moment the Aspara Kani Maki landed on our table, I grabbed a piece of it and ate it. The cheese easily melts as I chew, the asparagus adds crunchiness, while the crab sticks, lemon zest and bonito flakes add a wonderful flavor to it.

I hope I could go back here with my husband.

Location: Unit 202 Greenhills Shopping Center, Promenade 3, West Crame, San Juan
Price: 350-500
The bright wife side note: It is located at the mezzanine, from the escalator facing the cinema, go left and take the stairs going up.


The Ramen Hunt Story. (short story)

It was My husband who introduced me with this satisfying food.
He first tasted the best Ramen of his life when he was in Japan. While overseas, he promised me that he will treat me for a bowl ramen when he comes back home.

After a few months in Japan, he's finally back here and as he promised - a treat to a ramen house. But the problem was, he don't know where in the Philippines has the best ramen. Right then our ramen hunt started.