Adventures of the Happy Tummy

We ran out of pancake mix! Just when I finally got to purchase my own crepe pan from Gourdo's. It was on sale so I grabbed one as my friend grabbed two. Now here comes the doing part. No need to run to the grocer anyways, I've a pantry full of stuff so here goes! Crepe from scratch... Step1: mix DRY ingredients 1 1/2 c flour 3 tbsp sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 tsp fine salt Step2: mix WET ingrdients 1/2 c sourceeam 1 1/4 c milk (use 3/4c milk only for pancakes) 3 medium eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract Step3: combine all. should be runny. Step4: Prepare crepe pan on low heat. Pour a ladle of crepe batter and quickly use wooden-T to distribute batter evenly. The thinner the better. You can adjust batter volume according to your preference. *thick batter on pan = softer crepe *thin batter on pan = crunchier crepe Step5: Check edges of crepe on pan. If they're becoming brown then it's cooked but soft. If darker, then it can be more crisp. Flip. Cook for another minute and a h...

Antonio's Breakfast is back! I guess the set-up with the real Antonio's fine dining place deep inside Tagaytay did not really work. If I want a gourmet breakfast, or even a simple one in Tagaytay, I'd rather have it on a sunny place with a view. And that's where they returned to. More spacious than before, the farmhouse has evolved into more than just a functional restaurant. The laid back atmosphere, the menu, the plating, even the uniforms of the staff are has all been thoughtfully maintained. And I'm expecting to shell out more than usual, as expensive and superb food is what they're known for. We had: Mixed Mushroom Cream Soup p150 Quesong Puti & Arugula Salad - soft and mild white cheese and greens ROESTI - Crisp potato pancake served w/ Panini House Burger - humongous! Eggs Benedict - p400, good for sharing. 2 poached eggs on 2 hams, cheese, and english muffins. Sliced fruits on the side: pineapple & banana for my plate. Choco chip...