Sophia's Ice Cream Peanut Milk Ice Cream Bar

Due the heat of the summer, we had to fill our freezer with so many frozen treats.  One of them is Sophie's Peanut Milk Ice Cream Bar.  It sounded unique and interesting so we bought it from a small taiwanese grocery store.

When I took my first bite of the crunchy peanut milk shell, I instantly recalled the taste of peanut butter.  But peanut milk is as thick and heavy as peanut butter.  It was lighter and creamier.  It also had peanut chunks in it.  It was good. 

Inside the peanut milk shell is the vanilla filling.  The vanilla wasn't sweet.  It wasn't bland either.  It was just right.  Although it was not the best vanilla ice cream I've tried either.

ChickChat's Weekly 1,500 php Gift Certificate (GC) Giveway!

If you've previously read our dining experience at ChickChat (see separate entry) and want to try them out for FREE?  Then join ChickChat Asia's Weekly 1,500 php (3 x 500 php)  Gift Certificate Giveway!

The promo starts on May 23, 2011.  (Not stated until when) Winners will be announce at their facebook page every Mondays. 

Promo Mechanics:

1. Email your dining experience and what would you like to see them doing in the near future at enquiries@osforiente.ph
2. Place your name and contact information on your email
3. To double your chances: Like ChickChat Asia Fan Page and post your thoughts

With 3 x 500 php gift certificates, you could taste most of their dishes already.  Their dishes are so affordable that for 1,500 php worth you can avail of all the food choices you want.   Of course, I joined too!

Since our previous visit there are now new releases which we have yet to try.  Below are some of the food which has caught my attention.  What about you?

 
ChickChat
2nd floor of SM Manila, right across SM Appliance Center

BlackBerry Curve 9370

BlackBerry Curve 9370 previously known as Apollo, leaks today in series of shots and a lengthy demo video. The BlackBerry Curve 9370 Apollo has leaked twice before - via a BlackBerry OS7 ROM and later with an press-quality picture and specifications. Today the guys over Tinhte.vn brought us another surprise - lots of excellent live shots of the BlackBerry Curve 9370.

But that's not everything they've got in the bag for us. You can enjoy quite a thorough video demonstrating both the hardware and software side of things.What we know so far is the BlackBerry Curve 9370 will pack an 800MHz processor, a HVGA screen, 512MB RAM, 5 megapixel camera with LED flash and a complete connectivity package with Wi-Fi N and NFC. It runs on BlackBerry OS7.

Specifications BlackBerry Curve 9370

Just like last time a new OS leaked for a yet-to-be-released device, folks have already ripped through it to see what, exactly if anything was new.We guess the official announcement should happen soon. According to the source, the BlackBerry Curve 9370 is scheduled for an August release.

Nexian G331 - Harga Nexian Fresh G331

Nexian tidak mau kalah dengan produk-produk lainnya yang mengeluarkan hp terbarunya yaitu Nexian G331. Hp nexian G331 ini tersedia dalam 10 pilihan warna, jadi konsumen akan memiliki banyak pilihan warna yang bisa menyesuaian dengan warna kesukaannya. Nexian Fresh G331 mengandalkan kanal GPRS untuk terkoneksi kedunia maya.

Hp nexian ini memiliki shortcut jejaring social seperti facebook, twitter juga sudah disematkan dalam produk hp nexian yang satu ini. Untuk transfer data antar ponseil, nexian telah menanamkan Bluetooth dalam produknya yang satu ini. Bagi anda yang penasaran dengan spesifikasi detailnya, berikut ini harga dan spesifikasi detail dari nexian G331 :

Spesifikasi Nexian G331 :
*SIM Cards Dual GSM
*Frequency 900/1800MHz
*Connectivity GPRS
*LCD 1.8″ Color LCD
*Camera VGA
*Bluetooth Yes
*Torch Yes
*FM Radio Yes
*Video Player Yes
*Audio Player Yes
*Trackpad/Nav Key/Trackball Navigation Key
*External Memory Yes (Optional)
*Handsfree Yes (included)
*Language English-Indonesian
*Warranty 12-month
*Harga Nexian G331 : Rp. 249.000,-

Nexian G331 keren bukan? bila anda tertarik dengan hp nexian ini, anda tidak perlu mengeluarkan banyak uang harga hp nexian g331 ini murah khan! Hanya Rp. 249.000. Semoga bermanfaat dan bisa menjadi patokan sebelum anda membeli Nexian Fresh G331 ini.

Stone The Crows - Ontinuous Performance (1972 scottish hard/blues rock, 1997 Repertoire reissue - MP3 320K and FLAC)

Much of Ontinuous Performance (and no, there's no C in there) was already in the can when guitarist Les Harvey was tragically electrocuted onstage on May 3, 1972.

The band brought in young guitar wiz Jimmy McCullough (ex-Thunderclap Newman) to take his place, but really, in a band like this, no one could have filled his shoes — a listen to Harvey's guitar work on the instrumental "King Tut" shows how far he'd come, and how integral his particular style of playing was to the band's sound.

Ironically, out of tragedy came a brief moment of success, as "Good Time Girl," released as a single (and, except for gender, it was a perfect Rod Stewart song) hit #12 on the U.K. singles chart.

But there was also a return to their blues roots with the acoustic "Penicillin Blues," while "One More Chance" offered Maggie Bell an opportunity to show her soulful vocal chops.

However, they blew it during the nine minutes of "Niagara," a piece that, it sounded, was never finished before release.

It was would have impossible for the band to let go of Harvey without a song, and it comes at the end of the disc, the ballad "Sunset Cowboy," which is touching and heartfelt. After this disc the disheartened band broke up.

Stone The Crows - Penicillin Blues


Track list:
01. On The Highway (Harvey, Leahy) – 5:32
02. One More Chance (Leahy) – 6:10
03. Penicillin Blues (Terry, McGhee) – 5:30
04. King Tut (Harvey, Leahy) – 2:37
05. Good Time Girl (Allen, Bell, Thompson, Leahy) – 3:25
06. Niagara (Leahy) – 9:12
07. Sunset Cowboy (Allen, Leahy) – 6:42

Stone The Crows:
*Maggie Bell – vocals
*Colin Allen – drums
*Ronnie Leahy – keyboards
*Steve Thompson – bass
*Jimmy McCulloch — guitar


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My dilemna on which Sandy's Pizza Deal to Pick: 50% vs. 45% off

There are two Sandy's Pizza deal both with different combos.  Can't decide on which to pick...  Let me show my rationalization.

Deal 1: 50% Off: P465 instead of P935 for 14 Inch Supersize Pizza, Large Pasta and Mouthwatering Buffalo Chicken Wings from Sandy's Pizza

click logo to go to deal                             

Highlights

• Delicious hand-tossed pizzas
• Unique menu offering a wide range of Italian and American choices
• Relaxing atmosphere inside of the restaurant
• With this special treat package good for 6 people you will enjoy any 14" supersize pizza, large pasta and buffalo chicken wings  for P465 instead of P935
• This feast combo will ensure that your stomach‘s satisfied baritone grumblings will harmonize with your palate’s angelic falsetto

The fine print

• Voucher validity: June 11, 2011 until Dec. 11, 2011
• Valid for all 3 branches (Makati, QC, San Juan)
• Valid for dine-in, take-out and deliver (for delivery, additional charge of P99 applies)
• Price is Net (includes service charge and VAT)
• Voucher is transferable and can be given as gift to family and friends
• Buy as many vouchers as you want

Deal 2: Up to 45% OFF! Only P450 For Any 18-inch Pizza + some delicious Buffalo Chicken Wings at Sandy’s Pizza! Choose among 3 locations!

click logo to go to deal

Highlights

• Enjoy some Homemade Real New York-Style Thin Crust Pizza.
• Choose among 16 awesome flavors, including some unique Filipino-inspired selections.
• You've got 3 delicious flavors of chicken wings to choose from.
• You can choose for dine-in or take out. Option for delivery.
• Pick up any of the 3 perfect locations : Katipunan, San Juan or Makati.

The Deal's Terms

• Valid from June 24 to September 30, 2011.
• Add P99 for delivery.
• Call in advance for multiple orders.
• Maximum of 3 vouchers per transaction per person.
• Not valid with other offers.
• See universal fine print.

Both deals are:

• Valid for 3 locations

Makati Branch:

Riverfront Building JP Rizal cor. Villena St. (Behind Rockwell), Makati

QC Branch:

154 Katipunan Ave. (Hernandez Bldg.), White Plains, Quezon City

San Juan Branch:

683 J. Abad Santos St., Little Baguio, San Juan

General phone line:

(02) 721-8334 / (02) 721-8329

• Allows delivery but with 99 php charge

Value:

• Deal 1: 14" supersize pizza (480 php 1 flavor/520 php if sampler), large pasta (195 php) and buffalo chicken wings (220 php) = up to 50% off at 465 php
• Deal 2: 18" pizza (590 php 1 flavor/645 php if sampler) + buffalo wings (220 php) = up to 45% at 450 php

        Both deals look good.

• If you love pizza you won't mind the 5% discount difference right?  
• If you love pasta then you should choose the one with the pasta and have 5% more discount than the other deal.  

       So the question is to pick or not to pick the pasta?=)

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides on FULL 3D

We've always been a Pirates of the Carribbean fan so we couldn't miss its fourth movie.  We purchase large Wasabi popcorn from Taters (95 php) and 3 Jumbo ice tea (40 php each).  Then we found out that each Robinson's 3D Cinema Ticket (300 php per ticket) comes with free regular sized popcorn and regular sized softdrinks.  (Lol imagine how much I was munching/sipping durign the movie)

The movie started with its full 3D effects.  The plot was okay but there were some parts of it that made no sense to me.  The story was now centered at Jack Sparrow played by Johnny Depp.  He's act and jokes are consistently entertaining still.  Other than that, there were less action and comedy in it compared to the others.   Mermaids, Blackbirds magic sword and the fountain of youth combined and yet it has failed to please the crowd.

      Spoiler Alert (in white ink)!  These are the parts of the plot that confused me.

1. Why would the Spaniards even wipe the chastise clean if they intend to break or drown it anyway?
2. How did the clergy man know that the mermaid Syrena has a name?
3. Why did the Syrena give the chastise?
4. Why did the Syrena kiss and drown the clergy man?

I didn't that 3D was an integral part of the movie.  There were swords swinging, burnt ashes flying, water bubbling, barrels rolling and more that were enhanced by being 3D.  But what I wouldn't feel that I missed something if I watched the movie in 3D.

Based on the post-credit scene, I would say there will be another movie.  Would I still watch it?  Yes.  I would still!