Not Just Breakfast Drinks

"Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, dinner like a pauper."
I believe in this saying, and I've already written about this on my nutrition post here.  But I admit it's difficult for me to follow especially with the morning rush to work or school.

On most mornings, I end up drinking my usual oat or cereal drink. Since we've been experiencing chilly, rainy days lately, I thought I'd share what I've been drinking to warm me up, even during the afternoons.  And if you've been following me on Instagram, you might have seen these already. =)

The newest addition to my list of preferred warm beverages is Milo Overload Cereal Drink with Soya.  Just like our usual Nesvita Cereal Drink, Milo Overload is very tasty with it's chocolate flavor, and can keep me full for a few hours until it's time for my lunch.

Milo Overload is not as chocolatey as regular Milo. This is lighter in flavor but mixed with cereal bits which is what I like about these types of drinks.  This will definitely be added to my regular grocery list.

SRP @ PhP 6 per sachet

Among the many different tea variants I've tried, this Yogi Seven-Berry Antioxidant tea remains to be one of my favorites!  This was part of a Christmas basket we received, and I later discovered that Yogi brand carries a wide array of flavors and healthy tea varieties.

This berry tea is slightly sweet and fruity.  I even add a teaspoon of honey at times.  On warmer days, I steep the tea for a few minutes then pour it over lots of ice for  an instant refreshing iced berry tea! Each tea bag even has a quote at the end of the thread.

I am not a coffee drinker, but if I do have a cup of instant coffee, it's either a decaf, or Kopiko Brown 3-in-1 Coffee!  I really like the aroma and rich creamy flavor.  Sometimes, I mix a tablespoon of Hershey's cocoa powder when I'm craving for a cafe mocha. =)

The new Kopiccino with extra choco granules is a winner too!  My husband also loved it's sweet frothy goodness, so we got the biggest pack on our last trip to the supermarket.  He doesn't use his granules so I get a double dose of choco topping when I get a cup in morning or for an afternoon coffee break.

This is NOT a drink... but who wouldn't want to have a bowl of champorado on a cold rainy day?  If I have the time to make some, this will be for brunch. ;)

What's your favorite breakfast drink?

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Family Friday: Tiny Tea Party at Taibun

Second Friday of the month:  Family time / Kids


"Daddy, I don't wanna leave yet... let's have a tea party first!"

I can't remember what triggered our cravings one lazy Sunday afternoon -- hubby was thinking about having some sweets while I wanted to indulge in a slice of tablea chocolate cake. It was then decided that we go to a nearby cake shop to have our fill of sugary treats.

But... the girl was expecting some playtime with daddy and refused to let us leave without having a "tea party" first.  We're itchin' to go so we told her she can bring the "tea party" to the bakeshop instead. She happily brought her miniature ceramic tea set and mugs while the boy took along his Smurfs toy figures. 

Sadly, the cake shop was full. We quickly decided to proceed to Taibun (portmanteau of Taiwanese bun) -- a relatively new Taiwanese bread shop within our bustling neighborhood we have yet to try.

Suffice to say, we made the right choice.  Taibun was cozy, with ample dining and lounge areas, spacious enough to accommodate restless kids and entertain diners with a wall-mounted flat-screen TV.  Food was very affordable with a selection of Taiwanese delicacies, breads and buns, 100-peso set meals, and other sweet and savory snacks.  The staff were friendly and tolerant of my rambunctious twosome -- that's major plus points to them.

The boy and girl really had a blast with their tea party, drinking straight from the tiny tea cups while daddy poured "tea" (it was actually our order of hot cocoa) to refill their mini tea pot.  I cherish these playful bonding moments with hubby and the kids, especially when the nanny is not around.

My brother's family was able to join us so the cousins got to play and my kids enjoyed the tea party even more for the rest of the afternoon.

"Tea", cake rolls and buns with cousins

Unwinding at the quaint coffee shop was a welcome change from our usual play-and-rest-at-home Sundays.  I considered it a rare (unplanned) family activity since we don't usually go out on a whim. We got our sweet fix and engaged in light conversations over healthy snacks...until the kids got too rowdy and we had to leave before they break something!

Who knew that having a family "tea party" could be so much fun! Now I think we should do these spur-of-the-moment thing more often. =)


How about you, any memorable spur-of-the-moment family activity?


Taibun Bakery & Coffee Shop
V. Cruz corner P. Guevarra
Little Baguio, San Juan City


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Rediscover the Healing Wonders of Narra (Rosewood)

The “intelligent” food supplement = Narra.  
The Philippines’ national tree is known for its termite-resistant hardwood and its rose scent, thus the English name Rosewood.  In the 16th and 17th century Europe, it was used as a diuretic and folk medicine to combat tumors.  Today, countless health benefits of narra continue to be discovered. - Source: NaturTeq Inc.

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