OUR VALENTINE'S (2020)

And how was your VALENTINE'S? Or as I call it, VALENTIMES!!!

To be honest I was not really expecting much for VALENTIMES. I was angry with the Yub for something and didn't feel like going out AT ALL. Plus, I'm sorta lazy with the plans for that weekend.

Then on the day of VALENTIME'S I saw THIS again -- my Dad's last card noting it as "From a secret admirer," and I remembered how he made such a fuss about VALENTIME'S every year.

When we were still little brats he would always give my Mommy flowers and box of chocolates (the one that Forest Gump loved -- assorted). Tee hee... I remember my siblings and I would look hungrily as my Mommers opened her box of chocolates and she would just give it all to us to devour.

As we grew older, my Daddyowzers would then order flowers and have it delivered to me "from a secret admirer." (I was an ugly duckling then so I guess he took pity on me. Ha ha ha ha ha). I

Even after I developed into a ravishing young lady (he he he he he) he continued sending me flowers with the usual "From your secret admirer" or "From: Roger" (his codename).  Sometimes he would even request our driver to give the bouquet of flowers at my work so that my officemates would see how I had "somebody". Ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!!

So yeah. My Dad is the reason why I'm such a romantic. VALENTIME'S was such a big deal to him that he would give flowers to all of the girls in the family and household (yep, his secretary and help included) and be extra mushy to my Mommy.

That's why I realized, I shouldn't be such a crab this VALENTIME'S. This is one of the events where Daddy made it more meaningful for me and I should honor his loving efforts  by having fun this day of hearts.

I'm sure he would've loved it that way (pun sorta intended).

Sharing with you my VALENTIMES' celebrations this year and I hope "naka-iskor" kayong lahat!

Tee to the hee!!!!!

HAPPY VALENTIME'S!!!!

EWWWWW!

HOUSE OF WAGYU STONEGRILL (2019)

The Yub and I were celebrating our 20 years of being MAG-UN, and as expected, he forgot about it.

With that, I contemplated on how I should handle the situation...

Should I be the model wife and just understand everything? We're already married anyways and that's more of a blessing.

OR....

Should I be petty and make a big drama about how he's always forgetting special events? In that way, he'll think of a way to make up. Big time.

Syempre I chose the latter.

Tee hee... Oh wells. Before you get angry, know that I did it for women everywhere who have fallen victim to the "forgetful husband syndrome." Let's all unite and fight for our right!!!

Naaah. Kidding. I'm just hungry and craving for some steak. Ha ha ha ha ha.

Carry on!! 

Happy 20th to us!!!

BLECH.

YUB'S HOUSE OF WAGYU BIRTHDAY LUNCH (2017)

For the Chinese Dimpol's 40th birthday getogether with my family, we decided to go for HOUSE OF WAGYU, our steak favorite. I know that we just had lunch there with THE YAPPY BUNCH the previous week, but the HOUSE OF WAGYU experience is so awesome that when you have a chance/occasion to do so, you just grab it.

And that is just what we did -- with hungry appetites and wine on the side.

HOUSE OF WAGYU STONE GRILL!!!!!!!

THE CHINESE ADONIS' 40TH BDAY CELEBRATIONS

The Chinese Dimpol had his big 4-0 this year and even if I told him there won't be ANY sort of celebration (because he didn't do anything when I turned 40!!!!), I wasn't able to resist and gave him a LOT of birthday gimmicks! I figured, he may not really be into grand gestures but he shows us everyday how much he loved us by being the most dependable and loving husband, daddy, son, brother, and son-in-law, there is. That's why I was glad when we were planning his birthday getogethers, I didn't have any problems with guests' participation -- the ones who mattered really partied with us.

So let me share with your how we celebrated the 40th birthday of our one and only Chinese Dimpol! Why? Because you guys are also VERY special to us!

Naks!!!!

:)

 

HAPPY 40TH BDAY our dearest!!!!

HOUSE OF WAGYU FOR OUR BIRTHDAYS (2017)

I think it's no secret how much we love HOUSE OF WAGYU STONE GRILL. For us, it's the "BESTEST" and "ULTIMATE-EST" steak place in Manila. That's why when they had a promo in some of their Wagyu sets, we immediately sped off to Greenhills like how the Roadrunner would with a matching "Meep! Meep!" Their steaks are just so darn good and the service, superkaduper impeccable.

That's why there's no question why during my BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS, we included HOUSE OF WAGYU in the list.

BUT.... There's also another reason for it.

What it is? Find out below.

Dan! Dan! Daaaaan! 

HOUSE OF WAGYU STONE GRILL!!!!

MOTHER'S DAY CELEBRATIONS 2017

I'm sure all Mothers would agree when I say that when our children arrived, our lives suddenly had more meaning, more purpose, and more happiness!

It's SO true! Don't deny it kapeng mainit.

Even if it was fun going out with friends...
Even if you and your significant other could stay out everyday till morning...
Even if you could join family trips and spend only for one...
Even if all your salary could be spent on personal clothes and gimiks...

Admit it. You experienced a different kind of joy and awesomeness each day with your kiddies that you wouldn't exchange it for anything before they arrived.

Yu-uh! Even with the stretchmarks!!!! And trust me, I have  A LOT.

On that hideous note ( he he he he), let me share with you my lovely Mother's Day weekend where it gave me more reasons to eat and celebrate. I thought though that being the star of the man-made holiday, I would get to choose where to go. Of course, THAT never happened. Ha ha ha ha ha ha! But it's okay. My boys will always be the reason for my unconditional love and happiness, so quits lang. He he he he he he!

It's my husband naman who'll let me have my way in the end. He he he he he he!

:P  

 

My boys!!!! Every day I feel so blessed for having you (with my pogi husband of course).

HOUSE OF WAGYU STONE GRILL FOR OUR ANNIVERSARY

It's ERICJAZ FOODIES' 13th year of being married (blech) and we are going to celebrate with the only way we know how...

Wait. Let me correct myself, it's not the "ONLY" way we know how of course. We know that there are OTHER ways to celebrate. IF you know what I mean (wink wink!)

(Cue in Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On").

Yep. There's a party in Yub's pants, and I'M invited!

BWA HA HA HA HA HA! Cheap joke. I know.

Anyway, going back to all things PG. Yes, an ERICJAZ FOODIES anniversary would NEVER be complete without celebrating it with food. And for this special day, we went for one of our favorites...

HOUSE OF WAGYU STONE GRILL!

Wait a minute. Why does this branch call itself HOME OF WAGYU STONE GRILL?

I wonder if it's the same as the one in Podium and Eastwood? Because you know what they say, a HOUSE IS NOT A HOME??

Tee hee! Sorry. It's really asking for it.

When we got inside, we were attracted with the mounds of meat chilling in their fridge. 

HOUSE OF WAGYU STONE GRILL (Part deux - Yub's birthday)

For TEAM YAP, we do not just celebrate somebody's birthDAY -- we usually celebrate it for a week or more. Most recently, Mati had so much fun with his 2 week birthday celebration that he requested to have it for 3 weeks next time!

The rules usually are, we sing to the celebrant at the strike of 12:00am and eat at his choice of restaurant every dinner for a week (or two). Then, in the restaurant, we will sing to the celebrant a HAPPY BIRTHDAY with matching candles (that's why I always have candles in my bag). Most recently, Mati added to the "birthday rules" that he could play video games or watch TV with no "Mommy conditions" (I ask them to write in their journals first before playing). Well let's see how that "plays" out (pun sorta intended).

At the start of my husband's birthday week, I did not wait for him to request his usual Aysee's (see that HERE !!!), Buddy's (also HERE !!!), or even at JT's Manukan (yup HERE !!!). I wanted to treat him someplace special and different from his usual requests. You see, my husband has very simple tastes and it does not take a lot to make him happy. That's why I love him VERY muchos gracias! :)

So I surprised him with a birthday pre-dinner at the HOUSE OF WAGYU STONE GRILL since I had such a heavenly meal there with the Ladies Who Lunch (see that HERE !!!).

The smile on my husband's face at the first bite of his Wagyu was priceless. You'll see it later on. Ha ha ha! He truly loved my treat for him that he can't stop thanking me enough (naughty grin).

I told him his happiness was worth every peso I forked for the meal.

Naaah... Actually, I'm posting and writing about this so he would treat me to HOUSE OF WAGYU even if it is not my birthday. :)

I just love my steak that way. Ha ha ha ha! Kidding :)

It's a day before my hubby's birthday and I surprised him at HOUSE OF WAGYU STONE GRILL!

Yub : "This is a warning to anyone who goes near my hot wife..."

Oh Yub! That would be convincing if you don't have that silly grin on your face!

HOUSE OF WAGYU STONE GRILL's complimentary soup with the steak!

For tonight they served us creamy pumpkin soup. My husband took a small (and quiet) sip and lighted up! He knew he would be in for a special treat since the soup was SO good!

My husband does not eat vegetables and would even make weird specifications to the waiter just so that it would not mix with his food

For example (I kid you not) : "Waiter, yung atsara, ilagay mo sa kabilang plato. Wag na wag nyong isasama sa plato ng barbecue at di ko kakainin yan kapag nadapuan ng atsara yung barbecue.". ("Waiter, please put the pickled papaya on a separate plate. Do not put it in the same plate as my barbecue. It the picked papaya  touches my barbecue, I will not eat it".)

So I was happily relieved that he loved his soup considering it was mushed pumpkin pureed and blended with stock.

Yub : PUMPKIN??? What the...

Kidding :) he he he!

HOUSE OF WAGYU STONE GRILL provides brown bibs to diners so as to prevent meat oil splatters while the steak sizzles.  

My husband though was very giddy (kiligations) that somebody was putting a bib around his neck. Ha ha ha!

Yub you could remove that silly grin from your face okay?

Is it just me or in his past 4 pictures my husband's smile looks like as if it was just plastered on his face? It never changed!! Ha ha ha!

Let's EAT!!!!

I ordered HOUSE OF WAGYU STONE GRILL's Wagyu New York Strip (P1,850.00) and we get THIS.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Yub!

I now have tears in my eyes... This is just so beautiful.....

My husband sliced his HOUSE OF WAGYU STONE GRILL steak with ease and like a boss!

Such a beautiful sight! Plus the aroma will make all your senses take a trip to cloud 9!

I don't know about you but I especially loved the sight of oils dripping down the side of the grill in HOUSE OF WAGYU!

My happy birthday boy who was so excited to take his first bite that he decided to pose first like Zoolander.

:)

Ha ha ha ha! No, he did not take a swig at a Datu Puti Vinegar shot!

I'm sorry if this picture will cause you nightmares but this was how my hub looked like after putting a newly grilled and juicy Wagyu strip inside his mouth. He said it was just so good that his face nearly internally combusted!

So that the steak would not be too well done for his taste, he put the cooked Wagyu beef on a side dish :) 

I also ordered some HOUSE OF WAGYU STONE GRILL'S Gambas (P275.00) for a little bit of surf and turf action to go on his birthday!

I'm going to snuck out these cubes of Wagyu beef when he's not looking he he he he!

My plate!!! I ordered some Garlic rice and ate Yub's buttered vegetables too!

Oh I'm DEFINITELY going to get all this fat then scrape the stone grill for the garlic and salt bits!

All done!!

Hmmm... I have not scraped this enough....

HOUSE OF WAGYU STONE GRILL sang to my husband and gave him a complimentary chocolate birthday cake!

Yum! Such a great dessert!!!! Thanks HOUSE OF WAGYU STONE GRILL!!!

The bill!  

Truly worth it! I don't mind forking out as much for the man I love and for such delicious meat!

See you soon Thor!

Kidding :)

LET'S EAT!

Wagyu Stone Grill

Eastwood Mall

G/F Eastwood Mall Veranda, E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave

Bagumbayan, Quezon City

(02) 706-5385