Kimbap

According to Koreans I know, seaweed rice or 김밥 (kimbap) is the official picnic food in Korea, and is apparently quite a popular dish even outside of Korea. You can consider them as quick-grab lamang tiyan because they are sliced into bite-size small rolls usually packed in a lunch box that you can carry anytime.

It is made from rice with various other ingredients rolled in sheets of dried laver seaweed. It looks like sushi except the fillings are different - no wasabi and raw fish in it. The most common kimbap is filled with meat, eggs, and various vegetables.

I had this platter earlier. Not sure if it looks aesthetically pleasing by Korean standard. It tasted good though.

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Pinoy ZhongChan

Chowking's Chinese Fish Tausi Bowl

The only thing Chinese I can see in this rice topping is the tausi in it. Tausi is Chinese fermented black beans.

I guess Chinese really has done a massive influence on Pinoy cuisine, at least in my home while growing as a kid. This is because I personally do not know the differences between Chinese and Pinoy food. Aside from the fact that they are both oily, all the menus in a tea house or any restaurants with a Chinese hint in them are familiar, particularly the braised and stew recipes. They are not at all look foreign or taste new to me.

Of course any real Chinese would say that Filipinized Chinese or westernized Chinese food is not the same as Chinese Chinese. But still...

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Stately Columns

These fluted paired columns are the pillars that buttressed the roof of Quezon Hall in the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman campus.

There are a number of buildings in this school that utilize magnificent beams with  first floors that seem to be quite high. The structures, known as great works of  art of famous local artists, look both classical and modern. I will try to post some of them soon.

Quezon Hall is located behind the Oblation and is the first building that you see upon entering the University Avenue from Commonwealth.

Daytime Moon

The Moon Riding High in the Daylight Sky

It's a little past 4:00 PM and the moon is visible up there, so bright that it penetrates the blue light of the sky.

When I was young, I thought that the moon is always opposite the sun. It rises just as the sun sets, and it sets just as the sun rises. I was the same age when I thought that the moon follows me wherever I go.

This is was taken from The Enterprise Center in Makati. Those buildings in the picture are Asian Mansion II and Shang Grand Tower, two of the row of high-rise condominiums in Dela Rosa.

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Dusk over Makati

Ending a very long, tiring day in the office with this view through the window helps you forget how you juggled the day to get things all caught up.

It's been a busy week. TGIF!

Alcapone Happiness

I love this doughnut from J.CO. It's not too sweet, it's soft and chewy and because, of course, it's topped with crunchy Californian almonds. I can go crazy over anything with almonds. The balance between sweetness and crunchiness is just right.

Try it! It's guaranteed to make you feel better from the first bite.

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