Delist Treat: Aling Foping's Halo-Halo

Summertime!

It is the time of the year when you would care less about your sugar consumption or having a beach body and just have that halo-halo to beat that scorching heat.

Personally, Aling Foping's is still the best Halo-Halo place in Davao City!

Special Halo-Halo

menu board

work station

Regular Halo-Halo for the Hubby

It has been awhile since we visited Aling Foping's Halo-halo at the Matina Town Square and we were surprised to experience something new. Aside from having the yummiest halo-halo, we were treated with a better garden ambiance. There was more space for customers to sit and enjoy eating. The plants made the place more peaceful and refreshing. Just do not forget to wear that bug spray!

the store's front view

they are also selling bibingka which I have not tried yet.

Train as their concept is kinda unique

the eating area is not covered and has more seats

better Garden Ambiance

real plants are soothing in the eyes

their outdoor design is delightful.

Being fit and healthy should be at the top of our priorities but sometimes we cannot avoid but to indulge. Once in a blue moon might not be harmful. It is summer anyway!

How do you beat the summer heat?

Delish Treat: Rumah Kari

It must be very obvious, by now, that I am such a big foodie. I can attribute it to my Kapampangan lineage. My maternal grandparents are from Tarlac and I can boldly attest  that my grandmother's cooking treats are heavenly. At a young age, I am exposed to nothing but delicious food.

Unfortunately, unlike my mother, I was not able to inherit my Lola's cooking expertise. I may not have become a chef but I would gladly settle to what I enjoy the most... being a foodie! Thus, I am very grateful to God for giving me friends whom I can be with for food trips.

A couple of days after I arrived from Hong Kong, Faye and Bubbles brought me to Rumah Kari at Marfori Heights Subdivision (landmark is the Mercury Drug Store). Rumah Kari specializes in Indian and Malaysian cuisine. If you like the kick of spicy food then you will have a great time enjoying their offering.

Nurturing Friendship through Delish Treats
Image from Faye Anne Marie Escueta

The restaurant has a homey ambiance which can make dates with friends relaxing and convenient for updating.

painting/ pictures make the interior attractive

attractive counter top

My friends and I ordered different varieties of delights with Sambal Sauce: Chicken, Shrimp and Squid. You can choose to have rice or rotti and you can also request how spicy you want your sauce to be.

I had the squid which was very tender and for a first timer I like the sambal sauce. The Sambal meal costs Php 285 each and is good  for one person. Their meals do not have the price of a fast food but it can surely suffice your indulgence for quality food. I will surely visit Rumah Kari again and bring my mother.

plate setting

Chicken with rotti

Squid Sambal with rice

rotti

Date nights with friends can contribute to weight gain. But more importantly, it celebrates a bond from which one gains wholeness from one's union with and for others.

obligatory group picture
Image from Faye Anne Marie Escueta

Couple Selfie
Image from Faye Anne Marie Escueta

chillin' at their veranda with a bottle of ice cold beer

The extra pounds, money and time spent are all worth the genuine friendship! Persons (and food) are gifts!

How do you nourish friendship?