Commercial Break - Sonoma

Sonoma

http://www.sonoma.com.au/

32-44 Birmingham St.

Alexandria, NSW

2015

If you want to relax and enjoy Sunday brekkie without the hassles of having to wait for a table or be cramped up with diners, Sonoma is the place for you. This is what we call a real Sunday Brekkie Cafe...great music, coffee and food, with lots of space and no queue. 

The sourdough bread was perfect. The bacon was extra crisp. The chorizo had just the right amount of saltiness. 

We will be back.

Brunch Bites

Baked Eggs with Chorizo

Brunch Bite from the Spring Menu : Asparagus, Poached Eggs on Sourdough

From the Spring Menu: Raisin Walnut and Cinnamon French Toast 

Commercial Break - White Chicken

After our trip from the Philippines, we're back to our "No cook, no eat" life. Here is one of our fave easy-to-cook chicken recipes, "White Chicken".

We decided to make this because we wanted to use our latest discovery...the powdered Calamansi extract! No need to run out to the grocery to grab a piece of lemon.

Just add water to the calamansi powder.It tastes and smells like the real thing. Wow. 

White Chicken Recipe

Marinade chicken in calamansi/lemon juice, soy sauce, salt, pepper and garlic for at least 1 hour. Put in the oven at 180C for 20 minutes one side and 15 minutes on the other side.

Take the chicken out of the oven and add Cream of Mushroom, a bit of butter and a few dashes of knorr/maggi seasoning. We had no fresh vegetables since we just arrived from an overseas trip. But it would have been great to put in broccoli, mushrooms and potatoes. Put chicken back into the oven and bake for 15 minutes.

Ingredients:
Chicken thigh cutlets
minced garlic
soy sauce
calamansi/lemon juice
salt and pepper

1 can cream of mushroom
butter
knorr/maggi seasoning
Vegetables (optional)

Boracay

A lot has changed since our last visit to Boracay. But one thing will always remain the same...its beauty. 

Food, Glorious Food!

We were not able to take pictures of most food we tried during this trip. I think it is obvious why.

On the Way to the Philippines

Singapore Airlines - Great when travelling with kids

                              

Mango with Bagoong Ice Cream, Sebastian Podium

Sinangag Rice, Kanin Club

Crispy Dinuguan, Kanin Club

Four Cheese Pizza, Two Seasons Boracay

Buffet at the Dela Rosa Resort

                                     

                                     

Tamarind Shake, Cafe Adriatico

Lechon Kawali, Cafe Adriatico Mall of Asia

Fish that tastes like Chicken Joy, Banana Leaf Podium

Best Fruit Selection in the World, Philippines

On the Spot

Mom didn't want Sam to wander off in the garage while she loaded the car. She told Sam to stand on number "4".

Mom glanced to see what Sam was doing. She can't believe he actually stood on number "4" the entire time.

Commercial Break - Ton Ton Takeaway

Ton Ton Takeway
http://www.tontontakeaway.com.au/regent/menu.aspx
Ground Floor
501 George St
Sydney 2000 

We found a "Ryo's special ramen" contender. It is just as good, or even better. YUM. Ditch Ichiban Boshi and head over to Ton Ton. You will not regret it.

Niku Miso Ton Ton Ramen

Try the Spicy Karaage Chicken donburi too. Sam loves it.

Ton Ton is usually packed on weekdays, but we had lunch there for two straight weekends and there was no line.

A Great Day

Happy birthday, Mia!