Tagaytay Meet Up with My Bestfriend

My bestfriend, Mhy, and I have been friends since college, so that's more or less 15 years of friendship. Sometime around 2005 or 2006, she decided to go to Singapore for work and we've seen each other less since then except for the infrequent trips home she made each year. We did have disagreements in that 15 years, most of them petty but we share some things which I think are cool - like we're both the eldest, we're both born on the month of January, even our kids share the same birth month and year of October 2010 and the best thing of all, my husband, Deck, and Mhy's husband, Bong, are friends with each other as well way before we were all married. And that makes meeting up all the more fun!

This year, Mhy decided to stay home for good. She arrived from Singapore earlier this month and it was only yesterday that we both found the time to meet up. They wanted to do a break-in of their brand new car and they decided to head to Tagaytay and who am I to say no?

My Bag of Beans all-time fave, Blueberry Cheesecake P195
and Bottomless Kapeng Barako P120

One quick family photo before our meal arrived

We chose to go to Bag of Beans as Mhy's family already had lunch and were dying for some desserts. Bag of Beans' Blueberry Cheesecake is the best especially if paired with bottomless Kapeng Barako that's why these two are my usual order whenever we visit Tagaytay.

Ethan, Mhy's son and Johan sat beside each other the entire time, played with Ethan's toys and shared a plate of Bag of Beans' Funny Face.

Funny Face P130

It's heartwarming to see these kids get along with each other. It has been my dream for Mhy's kids and my own kids to be friends and get along within themselves as Mhy and I have been to each other. Now, if there's something else that makes me happy aside from that, it's watching these two goof around and rekindle their own "relationship" with each other.

If they had a moment, Mhy and I made sure we had ours as well.

Taken during our escape to the comfort room to make the dads watch
over the boys

And then these two adorable little boys had their turn in front of the camera.

Melts my heart each time and I really, really hope they'd grow up to be very good friends like their moms and dads.

It was just a short trip but it's more than enough for all of us to meet and have a great time.

Cheers to friends!

Another Trip to Bag of Beans

Bag of Beans in Tagaytay is my happy place. Aside from the very, very delicious Blueberry Cheesecake and strong Barako coffee, the ambiance of this place is undeniably relaxing.

Bag of Beans Bakery

Stairs leading down to Bag of Beans' open dining area

We had the opportunity to return to Bag of Beans for hubby's birthday and we're so lucky that the place is deserted except for the very few customers that were lounging in the open dining area. I appreciated the place even more with lesser people as we get to hear the birds sing and just enjoy our hot mugs of coffee and delicious desserts in absolute serenity.

We were able to dine in one of the cabanas when we were there. Normally during the weekends, a cabana is available for a consumable amount of Php 1,000 whereas during the weekdays, one can stay in a cabana regardless of the amount of your order.

Mango Shake - Php 125.00

Banana Split - Php 150.00

Blueberry Cheesecake - Php 150.00 and Freshly Brewed Barako Coffee - Php 95.00 (Add Php 25.00 to
go bottomless on the Barako Coffee)

Here's the little boy enjoying his share of Banana Split

I ordered the Banana Split initially just for the kids but it was so huge that we were all able to have spoonfuls of this cooling dessert. Johan absolutely loved it! MIL ordered Mango Shake which she wasn't able to finish so she shared it with her grandkids as well. Hubby and I shared a slice of Blueberry Cheesecake, our favorite and we both had Barako Coffee. It was the first time I tried Kapeng Barako and I would say that it is deliciously strong. Perfect for my caffeine-addicted taste buds.

Hubby with Johan, MIL and Johan's cousin Angel

This was taken right after we arrived and I guess, after seeing how comfy the daybed looked, the boy
thought it's time for his afternoon nap

I love how they used old Capiz windows and turned them into the doors to their bathrooms

Charming above counter ceramic sinks 

The kids looking at the birds

The husband looking all relaxed and cozy (and full hehe)

The place, the food and the great customer service are the reasons why going to Bag of Beans is always a good experience. Definitely highly recommended.


Bag of Beans Coffee Shop, Bakeshop and Restaurant
115 Aguinaldo Highway,
Mendez Crossing West,
Tagaytay City
Philippines

Missing Tagaytay

It's one humid afternoon here in Manila and it is during this time of the day that I wish I have my own car and that I know how to drive so I could bring myself to Tagaytay. It's the closest place we could get to enjoy a relaxing, cool day. Mornings at Tagaytay is best enjoyed with a cup of hot chocolate and a platter of Sunrise Breakfast (Cheese Omelette, Two Buttermilk Pancakes & Bacon). Lunch could be Filipino Cuisine at RSM Restaurant with an unobstructed view of Taal Volcano. Their Pinakbet is the best! As for merienda you can drop by Amira's which is located along the highway going to Nasugbu, Batangas and buy yourself a box of Amira's Buko Tart. Dinner could be anywhere like Leslie's, RSM or the various restaurants and food chains near Olivarez. Coffee afterwards at Bag of Beans (again)  with a serving of BlueBerry Cheesecake is a must! Hmmm. I wish I could go to Tagaytay over the weekend...