DIY: Insulated Lunch Box

You know why I do this? You'd think I have enough time. Not really.  But I do make time. I must make time. Keeps my balance. Architectural work has been toxic lately and this is my yoga. Ya.

I realized that two of the reasons my 8 year old daughter harldy finishes 2/3 of her lunch because the food presentation was not appetizing and she has a 3-layer lunch box. That even I, find it tedious to unpack and return to its casing.

I figured she needed a repackaged lunch set. Compact enough, size not overwhelming,  and  set can fit her backpack.

Materials: 

3mm Thk.Foil Insulation, Php 64.00/sqm from ACE hardware

Thread, Scissor, Old party table cloth & Ribbon (all readily available in my home)

How About, Let's Move On

Empanada Nation

I was craving for Ilocos Empanada one Sunday afternoon. I only find empanadas like this in Food Bazaars. I'm tired of waiting for Friday nights and Sunday morning to come just so I can get one of these. Thank God for Internet!!! I got to know this place from internet research. This place is open from Tuesday-Sunday. I'm not sure if on Monday's they operate in the morning or not at all.

Sunday afternoon was a swift drive from Makati to Quezon City. It's also a chance for me and habibi to get away. It kinda feel special when you drive far just for food, you know. It's worth the trip, I tell you! Especially if you have a husband who is not a fan of fancy food.

I've been to Ilocos once 12 years ago (or so?). I remember having Vigan longganisa but not anymore of what I'm going to mention here. I am just glad that I get to give my palate a rest from the usual sinigang and tinola baby food in our house.



Sukang Ilocos, in all its glory. Not in a pretentious bottle. That orange thing is my favorite Ilocos empanada! Inside it has papaya, longanisa, monggo bean sprout and egg.



Puqui-puqui. Ahihihi...I know. It's an eggplant salad.



The King's Meal.
We've visited this place twice already in one month. This meal was twice ordered too as it was filling and satisfying.



Crispy Bagis. Their version of Chicharon Bituka ng Baboy.



You know it's good Itlog na Maalat if you see oil in the middle.

 



You see those ceiling fan? Yup! Not an air conditioned place.
Luckily, the weather was lovely and the air was breezy that day.



The Menu on the floor. I wonder why.

This one's hanged on the wall. Every item is affordable.



Empanada Station
26 Sgt Esguerra St, South Triangle, Quezon CityPhilippines (02) 921-1143