The Project Pie Adventure

I have always wanted to try Project Pie. I heard it from some of my friends and they said it was good, and their comments were justified by Facebook posts (when I saw their DIY Pizzas, I was really enticed). Then it was featured on one of Poptalk's episodes. [Poptalk by the way is a GMA News TV Show. If you love eating, then you should watch it 'cause they always feature food. Haha. Saturdays at 8 I believe is the timeslot.] During that time, I was chatting with my good friend Mart while I am in agony because of my toothache. As we were watching it, the last thing that we said to each other was...we'll eat there once my tooth heals. :)

And so after two weeks of suffering from toothache and some leadership training and meetings, by June 3, we finally tried it at their Bluebay branch. Project Pie is a DIY food chain wherein you can design and build your own pizza - selecting the toppings of your choice - from the cheese to the veggies to the meat. And if you are not that confident with you creating your own pizza, you may choose from the combinations they have already prepared. But of course, since I am really choosy with the toppings of my pizza (I hate Olives and Bell Peppers), I built my own pizza! :)

My DIY pizza! I think I have chosen Mozarella for the cheese, then Pepperoni, Crumbled Meatballs, Bacon and Pineapples for my toppings. I really love Pineapples on my pizza. (And obviously, I hate veggies.) :)

This is Mart's pizza. I forgot what he had chosen but you can see the presence of Jalapenos. (No way would I have that on my pizza.)

You can order Cola drinks for Php 65.00 and have it filled three times. They also have the China Mist Iced Tea which is really good. Just not a fan of the traditional tea so I chose sodas for my next two rounds. :)

Of course, I cannot afford not to have a picture taken and not to have it posted on Instagram most especially  that it's my first visit! :) 

But I actually forgot something. Haha. Since I was really planning to blog about this, I must have taken pictures as to the making of the pizza...but because of too much excitement, I failed to do it. :( That's why...we went back Friday that week!

This time, Mart and I brought along our other friends Ina and Jerome for them to try. And for me to take pictures and enjoy again. Hahaha.

So here's how the pizza is made.

You choose if your pizza's Red or White. I had White Pizza (just olive oil, no red sauce) on my first visit so I had Red Pizza on the next. :)

The best part - choosing your toppings! You can also have green and red bell peppers, tomatoes, caramelized onions, mushrooms and the likes for your pizza. But since I hate having those on my pizza, no thanks. :)

And there! Pizza's ready to be baked. :)

I won't post my pizza and Mart's as well. Kuya Jerome did not order. And so here's Ina's. :)

Ina is really a health-buff so she had chosen lots of veggies for her pizza toppings. :)

Project Pie also offers other "Awesome Eats" (that came from their flyer) like Dessert Pizzas (Banana Nutella, Strawberry Mango Nuttela are some) and Salads (and a Pizza Salad!). I would also want to commend their staff because they are really friendly and accommodating most especially for first-timers. And on my second visit, some of them remembered Mart and I. Hahaha. :) I also love the ambiance of the place. :)

Anyway, alongside with their Bluebay Branch, they also have branches in Shaw Blvd, Palazzo at Eastwood, Alabang and North Edsa. :)

Go build your own Pizza! :) As they say, Design. Build. Eat. :)

First Time at Banapple

After the photoshoot that I had for this blog last April 29, I promised them (Macee, Yish and most especially Mart) that we would be eating something good after all the tiring work. And since I promised Mart that it would be my treat for him because he just gave the amazing idea of photo-shooting me and asking me to go on diet and all (please refer to the photo shoot entry. Hahaha.), we were actually contemplating days before as to where we we would eat.

One time my sister ate at Banapple and told me that the prices are reasonable and that the meals are really good and sumptuous. And so, I got an amazing idea that we'll have our dinner there that day, But then I chanced upon a post about another food chain which I won't say and decided that we should eat there. Unfortunately, we cannot find where the resto is so we decided to walk from the streets of BGC to Market Market.

And I guess, if you're meant to go there, fate will really bring you there. Mart said that there is a Banapple branch on Market Market. And since that was the original plan, we decided to eat there!

And of course, no regrets because the meal was just so delicious, sumptuous and very hearty. And it's not really expensive. Once the meal was served, you will never thought that it would be that hearty.

Well here are the meals that we actually ordered. :) (And we took the photos of our own food...eherm except me because Mart did it. I am not a good photographer. :D)

My meal. Crisp Pork Scallopini With Sour Cream Barbecue Sauce.

It only costs 195 and the meal is so hearty. I almost did not finish the meal but because it's really delicious, 

I had to ask Mart to give me some of his ordered extra rice. ;)

Mart's meal. Hickory Smoked Barbecued Country Ribs.

Costs 200. Of course, I tried it as well and it tastes really good. I'll be trying that on my next Banapple visit.

Macee's meal. Fettucine Jacintha.

Costs 185. It's really good as well that when Macee wasn't able to finish it, I took over. :)

Yish's meal. Herbed Chicken Rolls with Basil Cream Sauce.

Costs 200. Honestly, I forgot if that is her meal. But one thing's for sure, I loved it when I tasted it. :D

White Chocolate Truffle Berry Cheesecake. We shared in this very sumptuous dessert.

It's so good that I even suggested to my sister that she should have this as her birthday cake.

I loved the white chocolate truffles 'cause I am really a fan of white chocolates.

The cake is moist and really tasty. It's not too sweet, just the exact taste. :)

It costs 120 per slice, and 1160 for a whole bunch. :)

And we were all satisfied after a day's work of pictures and shots. :)

Also, I've tried their savory pies - the creamy chicken and cheese and mushroom pies. Cheese & Mushroom is a favorite and it's best eaten for breakfast. :) Plus it's really hearty inside. :D

I am so excited for my next Banapple visit! Based from my research, they have branches in Tuscany at Mckinley Hill, Connecticut Greenhills, Katipunan, Katipunan Too, Ill Terrazzo Tomas Morato, Ayala Triangle Gardens, Alabang Town Center (where I buy my pies), Market! Market! BGC (where I ate) and in Skygarden at SM North Edsa. Check out their site www.banapplekitchen.com as well for the prices and meals. :)

Countdown to 2012 Part 1: My New Year's Resolutions :)

The year 2011 is bound to end 9 days from now and I realized I had lots and lots of failures this year. That's why this 2012 I have a lot of resolutions to make up for my failures.

Well every year, I think that every person in the world has his/her own resolutions. And it's supposed to be kept. HAHA! :)) Well, every year I have mine, and unfortunately, it's too hard to really resolve everything, most especially if you are used of doing the things you need to change.

Now I am giving you the list of my resolutions. :))

1. EATING HABITS. Itigil na ang pagkain ng baboy at iimprove ang pagkain ng gulay at prutas. This year was really damnshit for me. I experienced a lot of aching-churvanesses most especially in thee stomach, and I am not sure I might have colon cancer. But just to make sure if ever I don't have, I will start eating healthy foods more often that the usual. :)

2. STUDIES. Iimprove ang grades, dalasan ang pag-aaral, magrecite sa Rizal. This year was a good start for my studies. I improved a lot on the last quarter of my 4th year high school and got high grades, I think (except for Physics as always) And I really prioritized my studies when I entered College (top priority!!). But I don't think my efforts aren't good enough, most especially this semester. I focused more on my org. Well next year, I need to balance everything, TV addiction, Tanghalang St. Paul and Studies. I will now make sure that I have read our lesson for Rizal so I can recite. :)

3. FRIENDS. Matutong mamili ng kakaibiganin, wag masyadong friendly, at i-maintain ang relationship sa dating friends. Itigil ang pangbabackstab. This year was also a challenging role for me and my friends and ---- friends. In Girlfriends, I had a problem with Cher. HAHA! But that was so okay now. :) And for the others, well, me, I trust so much easily, not knowing the real attitude of bitches around, so lesson learned, do not trust or befriend others whom you did not know very well yet. :))

4. BITCHY-NESS. Tigilan na ang pagpaparinig. Wag masyadong mataray at matutong lumugar. Wag na din pala-sagot sa nakakatanda. I also had a lot of problems regarding my "parinigs" and all. SO from now on, I promise and I swear not to bring up small things and if ever I will do that, maybe because of a very very big reason or whatever. :))

5. FINANCIAL ISSUES. Wag masyadong magastos. Matutong magtipid at magbudget. Bilhin lang ang kinakailangan. Mag-ipon kung may gustong bilhin at wag padalos dalos sa pagbili. Itago lahat ng resibo at computin. Wag nang papayag na nagogoyo sa pamasahe at wag hayaang kahit piso ay mawala. Every coin counts. From now on, I will be very keen on the things I will buy. This year was the hardest for me since I don't make "kupit" anymore which is good. I rely on my allowance. So I always ran out of budget in times of need. So I should be more thrifty now. I should not indulge myself on food. I should indulge myself on savings. I should eat outside maybe thrice a month, and go malling twice a month or just for a very important reason.

6. HYGIENE. Wag tatamarin mag hilamos! That's my only problem. I feel so lazy washing my face, and now I'm having pimples and it's not good! So I should be more keen on my face. :))

7. OBSESSION-COMPULSION. Maging OC sa lahat ng bagay, kailangan maayos ang gamit, at systematic sa lahat ng desisyon at gagawin. I am always unorganized, whether in my things or in my tasks. So now I need a planner and I should be organized with my things!

8.. RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD. Dalasan ang pagsisimba. Ibalik ang habit ng pagdaan sa Prayer Room sa school. Magdasal ng rosaryo, magdasal pagkagising, at magdasal bago kumain. I had a closer relationship with God this year but sometime in October, I think I stayed away from him again. So this year, I really want to bring back that closeness. :)

Those are my top 8 resolutions. I still have to think of other things. I have minor resolutions but these things are given priority. I hope my friends would help me doing these things and I hope that I could accomplish this!

-->♥PIPAY 12/22/11 at 1:01 AM

My Nostalgic Week.

This week was my midterms. And I can feel the adrenaline rush every time I review. As if I'm reviewing now and my exams will be 10 seconds later! HAHA! :) But of course, every late sleep, mga times na 12 am na and still awake, those are all worth it, dahil I know na binuhos ko lahat ng dugo at pawis ko, though Rel. Ed and Philosophy, parang wala nang pag-asa. It's really hard! :))

Well anyway, I called this week, My Nostalgic Week. I really have a big wish of going back to my High School Days, wherein my friends and LOVES are there. ♥♥♥ But I never knew...that yearning will soon be not for long, because, yes. Mid Terms week, meaning, MAAGA UWIAN! I can visit my former school Perpetual! :D

Pero i have a lot of kwento muna:

Last Tuesday, August 9. 2011. We were dismissed early because the following day, mid terms na! :) So maaga kami umuwi ni Mau, then I never knew na kasakay ko pala si Krisha and Nash sa bus! HAHAHA. And di ko sila nakita because their faces were covered by their hankies! :) Ang saya lang! HAHA! :) And nalaman pa nila na ako, kasi narinig yung boses ko, syempre ako pa, REYNA NG DALDAL EH! :))

Then Last Wednesday, may nagudyok sa akin na magpunta ng SM Center. Let's not elaborate. So ayon, nagkita kami ni Krisha ulet! :) Natupad na yung treat nya skeng food! HAHAHA! :) Ang saya din nyan, reminiscing high school moments, story telling of new chapters in our lives! Thank you XAXA! :))

Eto na, Thursday. Nagpunta kami ni Mau sa Vito Cruz, then ineexpect ko na na magkikita kami ni Kathryn. Aba infairness, nagkita nga kami! HAHAHAHA! :)) Tas ayon, nagpunta kami ng Perps, biglaan. Ang saya lang, saw my teachers in high school, my mommies Mrs. Despues and Miss Pagharion. :)Si Vinci din, friend ko na super angel talaga! :) Then mga anak ko, si Val, Hanah, Danealle, Niña, Katrina and Issa. At siyempre, ang pinakabestfriend ko sa lahat ng 3rd year students, SI TONI ALAMAZAN. Pano ba yan, pinaka na, best pa. HAHA! :) Si Kathryn sosyal, nagkaroon yan ng moment sa EX niya! HAHAHA! :))

Then Friday, talagang plano naming magkita ni JC sa SM para bumili ng gift kay Cher. :) Pero nung umaga, astig kasi nakasakay ko si Abby sa bus! Tapos sakto si Eva din dun sumakay! BENTA! HAHA! So eto na nagkita kami ni JC, tas nakita pa namin si Faye. Tapos ayun, ending na ng Mula sa Puso. :') Ganda. :))Sumunod pa si Cher samin. Tapos nung gabi, bumalik samin si Cher kasama si Mark and Tonet! BENTAA! :D

And ngayon nga, simula 12:30 hanggang 9pm wala ako sa bahay. Isang reunion ang naganap sa Girlfriends kahit di kumpleto. Nakapunta na rin ulit ako sa bahay ni Cher. Nakakamiss, ang laki na pala nung dog nya, si Bunso! :) Tapos ayun, nagpunta kami ATC, trineat niya kami sa Gerry's Grill! :) Tapos nagroadtrip na kami! HAHA! Hinatid namin si JC, nagpunta kela Shiela pero wala pa siya, pumunta din kay Mela and sa ex ni Cher, wala din! Tas bumalik kela Shiela! Ayun nakapunta na ulit ako kela Shiela. MISS KO YANG BABAENG YAN! Hahaha. hanggang sa umuwi na ako, hinatid nila ako. :) Ngayon, nagsasaya pa sila! HAHA! :D


So ayun, LESSON LEARNED? Oo, mahirap talaga kalimutan ang mga taong naging sobrang importante sa buhay mo. Nakakamiss pa. HAHA! Although, syempre kulang tong nostalgia ko, because IT was nit part of it, but I'm happy with my friends. :') Thank you sa inyo. :)

And this is really MY NOSTALGIC WEEK! :)

Hindi naman kaya!

HAHA! Kakaiba mga title ng blog ko ngayon :) Kahapon lalo! :)) Eh kase naman, masyadong dibdiban ang paguusap namen nila Cams Salvador, Des Abobo at Angel Consad! :) Ang sarap tuloy magreminisce.

Anyway, to start off. Binulaga ko ang umaga ko by listening to KC Concepcion's It's Been A While. Sobrang fave ko talaga yun. :))

Tapos fast forward na ule! Ang saya ng ASAP ROCKS! Winner na winner ang Sessionistas eh! Nakarelate na naman! HAHA! :)) And syempre winner din Good Vibes, grabe, kawawa naman ang Sinag Diwa dance troupe. :)) At ang mga chika sa The Buzz! HAHA! :)) Ayon, hindi ako nagsimba, grabe ang sama sama ko na, tinatamad eh, pero after pala nun, pag naiisip ko, nakakakonsensya. As in sobra! =))

Well anyway, ayon, feeling ko pa din may appendicitis ako, pero nagresearch research na din ako. HAHA. :)

Pero ang the best ever talaga ngayon, yung paguusap namin nila Cams, Des and Gel. Sobrang nareminisce ko tuloy kamalditahan ko, yung moments na na-outcast ako, yung pagiging Mayor ko, at yung mga moments na nakain ako sa classroom. :)) Naalala ko pa teacher ko sa Physics, tinawag ako for recitation, eh nakaen ako nun, yung Lumpia na chichirya. E ang laki diba, so namumuwalang ako, sabi niya, kumakaen kaen pa, tas sinagot ko, HINDI NAMAN KAYA! HAHA! :)) At ang saya dahil ang dami ko din nalaman sa kanila. Grabe, Lalo ka na Cams, WINNER KA TEH! :)) Tapos biglang napeste si YM eh noh. EPAAAAAL! :)

Pero ang nakapagpasaya sa akin? Texts ni ER. After a long time, at ang saya ko kase selected lang daw GMs nya, nagsend siya saken. And finally may nagtweet sa akin na matagl ko nang hinihintay, kala ko coldness ule eh, busybee pala :)) HAHA! ♥♥

Lesson Learned: Hinding hindi mo makakalimutan mga kaganapan sa buhay mo! :)) Lalo na sa High School, kaya mas magandang gumawa ka din ng bagong memories sa college! :) Miss ko na Third Year-Ruby at Fourth Year-Integrity. AY MAY DIFFERENCE! HAHA! :)

Kaya Cams, Des, Gel, Steph, LAHAT NG BLOCKMATES. Kakain tayo sa classroom! At pag nahuli tayo ng prof, sagot tayo..."HINDI NAMAN KAYA!"