The Traveller: April 2012

Boracay Island White Beach Photos April 2012

Boracay Island Sunset

Boracay Island Station 2

I consider myself a food lover. Can I still lose weight?

Even though it sounds like a paradox; If you really value food, you'll stay or become lean, because you won't be happy with mass produced food froma a chain or micorwave, lousy cafeteria food, or similar fare. You belive in freshly cooked food with high quality ingrediets: Enjoy your food quietly at the dinner table, rather than standing or gobbling it in front of the TV. You won't waste calories on food that isn't really delicious.

Kenny Rogers Roast Chicken Breast with Steam Vegetables and Muffin

Everything ends up in your stomach, but when you want to lose weight you need to stop before you feel like you're going to explode. If you eat slowly and concentrate, you'll be aware of feeling full and won't stuff yourself. If yhere are still delicious tidbits on you plate, you need a lot of discipline to put your fork down. As a rule, eat what you like the most from your meal first.

Let's go to grill: forget the fast food burgers

It's as gourmet as burgers can get it: big patties made of ostrich meat, Australian lamb , Kobe or Wagyu beef sandwiched between juicy tomato slices and crisp lettuce leaves, add-ons such as blue cheese and shiitake mushroom sauce, and topped with heart-shaped sesame seed buns, a novelty carried over from a popular Valentine's day promo. The perfect pit stop for when you want to ravish something meaty while staying classy at the same time Murray and D'cine serves elaborately cooked and prepared burgers with wine and cocktail drinks, turning the fast food staple into a culinary treat. As its tagline declares the place is about "burgers, sliders, and damn good wine!"
From the proportions alone, the basic beef burger is elevated with Murray and D'vine's chunky serving of ground lean meat frilled perfectly to retain its juices and rich flavor. My Son-in-law's burger, in particular, is a zesty variation: flavored with jalapeño pepper, this burger's spicy kick makes its presence known first through a smoky undertone in the meat before exploding with in subsequent bites. It's definitely one of the must-try items on the menu.
Vegetarians can also find something to eat here. Murray and D'vine's Veggie Burger doesn't come with faux-meat patties; it's all vegetable, all the time, with the patty made from corn, carrots, assorted mushrooms, potatoes, tofu, and bread crumbs.
White mean is also treated right. The chicken patties, although thick, remain moist and tangy despite the tendency of the chicken meat to dry out easily.
To enjoy the burst of the flavors from all the available add-ons, just ask fit the Cajun burger, or better yet supersize it to a Big Ass 1lb Burger - it's an unbeatable way to slake hunger. For those with smaller appetites but would also like their burgers diversified, Murray and D'vine's offers sampler platter of the sliders in three. Diners can mix and match different types of burger combinations and enjoy the included serving of crispy fries. Flavorful potato wedges are also available as sidings.
A hearty burger deserved an equally hearty follow up. Redefine "happy hour" with a big glass of refreshing Mojito, Sangria, or Frozen Margarita. The drinks have there own bite, all right, but they also go unbelievably well with the burgers. Those who prefer to forego alcohol should try Murray and D'vine's old-fashioned milkshake made with full cream milk and ice cream, a sweet concoction that is so thick and smooth you'll feel just a little bit guilty for indulging yourself. Sure, burgers and milkshakes sound like a sinful combination but enjoying food this rich once in a while would do your wellbeing good.

How can I resist my favorite foods?


Caramel Cake and Brownies

Frozen Yogurt

Don't even try. Learn to enjoy them slowly and with concentration. You can't break foods into good and evil. You always we want you can't have. And the though that you can't eat a burger makes you want it more. Enjoy you food. Take your time. That's the only way to satisfy the desire. You'll realize the calories you've consumed and you'll eat less at you next meal.

My new G-shock from UK. I like it so much

I used to collect watches since I graduated from college until now working with a telecommunications company. I was surprised that my brother, Pol (chef from cambridge in United Kingdom) bought me one as my gift of being a good brother to him. actually me sibling also got a gift from him but this G-Shock watch i love it so much. Its a shock-resistant that protect against impact and vibration, its also perfect for free diving without scuba gear, its water resistance to 20bar/200meters. Look at the packaging, it has in a nice can which tell that the watch came from Europe. hahaha. My brother said that the can package only came from europe. for Asian countries, it comes in a box. Thanks brother! see you again next year. :)

Black Casio G Shock Model Aw-590 in a metal case

Casio G Shock AW-590

PS. If you want to see G-shock watch model, Pls click here (http://www.gshock.com/) or aw-590-1aer (http://www.casio-europe.com/euro/watch/gshock/aw-590-1aer/)

Is there such a thing as healthy pizza?

Several ideas of unhealthy make up the notion of gobbling up a pizza, but not so fast. It's not all bad. The classic Italian pizza with a think crust, lots of tomato sauce, olive oil and fresh herbs is a well balanced meal from a physiological nutrient standpoint. But, the deciding factor is the crust. A thick, yeasty crust has unnecessary calories, which makes the whole-wheat crust the healthier choice. The fiber will keep you fuller longer and won't affect you blood sugar level. The problems with pre-made pizzas include too much salt, cheese, and fatty meats. These pizzas often have no vegetables and the dough contains baking chemicals. So, it depends on the type. Avoid American-style pizza with a thick crust and extra cheese. This version usually covers half your daily calories. Better try the Italian style. If you want to make your own pizza, use these ingredients:

Shakeys Pizza Pepperoni, all meat and hawaiian delight

Pizza Delight

Dough: Can be bought pre-made, even organic in health food store.

Sauce: You can get lots of tomatoes, spices and a ready-to-use consistency with the pasta sauce. Spread the sauce thinly over the crust.

Veggies: In a pinch, you can use frozen vegetables because cutting takes time.

Fish: A tuna from the can in its own juice.

Cheese: Only mozzarella is quick and delicious. Distribute the cheese evenly. An egg slicer makes cutting easier.

Herbs: After baking (at highest level until the edge is crispy), sprinkle with basil (fresh or frozen) or dried oregano and chili flakes.