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BATALI MUSIC: "Kiss Me"

Belinda G. posted an article on DINING WITH BATALI - Mar 22, 2011, 7:55 am
  It's amazing that other than my family, there are strangers who read this crazy diary of mine and find it entertaining enough to send me friendly notes. For the record, I am not an expert in giving advice and secondly I am clueless with relationship but thanks for the compliments.(And --I should...
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BATALI MOVIE: An Affair to Remember

Belinda G. posted an article on DINING WITH BATALI - Mar 20, 2011, 12:04 pm
I am on a roll for classic movies! Yeah..one of those days when all i want to do is "DO NOTHING"..I was out for 3 days on a business trip in Florida  so this weekend is all about relaxing, rejuvenating, dreaming and lots of coffee! The house market is at its worst here and we are closing our...
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BATALI MOVIE: Same Time Next Year

Belinda G. posted an article on DINING WITH BATALI - Mar 20, 2011, 11:09 am
Great date night for me -- a plate of cheese, olives, a glass of reisling, my ipod, bag of cheetos, the crabby cat, random people texting, the big moonlight and a classic movie in my big white bed... For romantic fools like me --this is a must see movie! I wonder if this can happen in real lif...
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BATALI MUSIC: Sway

Belinda G. posted an article on DINING WITH BATALI - Mar 19, 2011, 9:15 pm
I am not really into singing (well..just in the  shower) ...but today, my daughter placed our karaoke attempt in video (after I showered). Anyway, girls got me two old movies for "same time , next year " and "an affair to remember" so I am locking myself in the room tonight... Enjoy !   ...
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BATALI BREAK: Just like in the movies

Belinda G. posted an article on DINING WITH BATALI - Mar 19, 2011, 7:52 am
(Biggest moon that ever happen in 18 years --A romantic fool like me will never let this one chance slip by....Good luck to you my dear bestfriend! This post is for you and your adventures- -Keep me posted!) Do you ever have this feeling that fate sometimes plays cruel tricks?  That things...
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BATALI MUSIC: True Fine Love

Belinda G. posted an article on DINING WITH BATALI - Mar 18, 2011, 6:20 am
Orlando Florida.....too bad I can't enjoy the sun as I am stuck in conference rooms. Is there truth to the concept that the best way to find love is to kiss a hundred frogs until you found the right frog who will decide to transform himself into the prince you wished him to be? I never believe...
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BATALI MUSIC: Potential Break Up Song

Belinda G. posted an article on DINING WITH BATALI - Mar 6, 2011, 8:38 am
I can't hide from the kitchen forever! There's no excuse anymore..I have to navigate my way through my new apartment kitchen... Today, I woke up and decided enough is enough...and I will make an effort to start cooking again. It's been almost 18 months or so that I had my Batali book hidden ...
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BATALI BREAK: Growing up

Belinda G. posted an article on DINING WITH BATALI - Mar 5, 2011, 8:33 am
My youngest just turned 17 ....wow! Amazing how time flies when you're having fun! (G3's room with the twins and the birthday girl) I'm so blessed growing up literally with my girls ..they keep me young as we practically are in the same page as far as fashion, movies and music nowadays...
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BATALI MUSIC: Just the way you are

Belinda G. posted an article on DINING WITH BATALI - Feb 21, 2011, 8:54 am
  Today, I woke up and realized that I am looking for something...not sure what it is...not sure if i will find it...when and how ..a place, an event, a person, a hobby , another challenge....I dont even want to know....probably a feeling that will assure me that everything is okay ...this so...
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BATALI BREAK: Tools and nails

Belinda G. posted an article on DINING WITH BATALI - Feb 21, 2011, 7:15 am
A week has passed ....and yes..I have happily settled in my new apartment. Not the 4,000 sq that I used to have but a place I can call my own space (for now). Girls and I settled perfectly --it's my cat who has not!. He must be feeling homesick...but sorry B, this is it! The positive thing ab...
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BATALI MUSIC: Firework

Belinda G. posted an article on DINING WITH BATALI - Jan 28, 2011, 7:08 am
There is a saying that when a door closes...a window will open... As this  song quoted " Maybe you're the reason why all the doors are closed ...So you could open one that leads you to the perfect road" . . .   FIREWORK Do you ever feel like a plastic bag Drifting ...
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BATALI BREAK: Amazing...

Belinda G. posted an article on DINING WITH BATALI - Jan 21, 2011, 4:28 pm
Welcome to the south - -where three inches of snow and everything shuts down!  Happy Friday party people! No dirty martinis with the ladies tonight (though thanks for making me lose the bet last time!)- - - just relaxing with my ebook. I was hoping to be home before noon but three conference...
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BATALI MUSIC: Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered

Belinda G. posted an article on DINING WITH BATALI - Jan 20, 2011, 1:23 pm
Is there such a thing as fate or destiny? I was caught by surprised on a comment made by a friend yesterday about "stars aligning ". I laughed about it but  it made me wonder ...are we walking on a predetermined path and we're just here for the ride or  do we really attract energy of those people/...
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Batali Break: 2010 Top Italian Cuisine Blog

Belinda G. posted an article on DINING WITH BATALI - Jan 18, 2011, 1:29 pm
Not sure how this happened...but I am included in this award? Yikes !!! and double yikes .. I'll take it! Thanks cooking schools.net! I need to start cooking again --Need Inspiration ....anyone?   CookingSchools.net  
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BATALI BREAK: Calendars booked

Belinda G. posted an article on DINING WITH BATALI - Jan 16, 2011, 3:26 pm
  First, Borders is closing at the mall...then Blockbuster video near my house. Oh no..hope they won't close down Ann Taylor and Dillards next . Where else should I go? Anyway, downloaded three ebooks last night so I am feasting on dead people in the next three months (Cleopatra, Helen of Tr...
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BATALI MUSIC: As Time Goes By

Belinda G. posted an article on DINING WITH BATALI - Jan 14, 2011, 1:33 pm
Friday the 13th and I feel so lucky again! Recently, I felt the coin suddenly flipped over and now I feel so blessed everyday and I can't be thankful enough for everything's that's happening! What can i say -- I love my crazy, freaky and annoying life! Secret sauce to my happiness? Let's just...
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BATALI BREAK: Smiling at Spandex

Belinda G. posted an article on DINING WITH BATALI - Jan 10, 2011, 10:30 am
Close and Personal! Yes, that's the experience we had with these wrestlers on our  WWE Raw madness! Everything for fun ---starting with our customized shirts . ..   Preshow non alcoholic drinks  where we get the chance to rub elbows with some young wrestlers (un...
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BATALI BREAK: Gift of Time

Belinda G. posted an article on DINING WITH BATALI - Jan 8, 2011, 8:00 pm
I don't normally ask a lot but today, I wished for the "Gift of TIme" ....time to grieve, time to forgive and time to find myself again. For the past week, I have been going to a chapel every single day and has been enjoying  some quiet time alone to myself. I do believe in the power of sile...
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BATALI BREAK: Wrestling on heels?

Belinda G. posted an article on DINING WITH BATALI - Jan 7, 2011, 3:01 pm
I love my life!!!Just when I thought the New Year festivities has passed and everything has calmed down on my end, little do  I know that a new surprise has come my way. I am the type who will be willing to try everything once...so off goes my stilettos - -rain or shine, snow or sleet --- can't wai...
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BATALI BREAK: Christmas Eve

Belinda G. posted an article on DINING WITH BATALI - Dec 24, 2010, 11:53 pm
 This is one Christmas I will never forget ..... It's not the value of the presents received nor the abundance of food on the table  ...It's about sharing enjoyable moments with my family who live thousands of miles and now hugging me tightly....   ...from the doting grandm...
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BATALI BREAK: Baby It's Cold Outside

Belinda G. posted an article on DINING WITH BATALI - Dec 21, 2010, 11:09 am
I feel  happy today! I bought 8 cocktail dresses (in 2 hours) and ended the evening with a lovely dinner at a spanish restaurant with a doctor friend of mine. As we update each other over  gambas and lengua, I realized how fortunate I am today to experience  multiple roller coaster emotiona...
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BATALI BREAK: Shop till you drop

Belinda G. posted an article on DINING WITH BATALI - Dec 20, 2010, 10:32 pm
I miss my nieces so much! Being the youngest in the family,  I was so lucky to have siblings who showered me with attention (and endless surprises) as I was growing up. So what better way to express my gratitude but to extend the same generosity as I lovingly allow these lovely girls to empt...
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BATALI BREAK: Joy of Giving

Belinda G. posted an article on DINING WITH BATALI - Dec 19, 2010, 12:19 pm
Christmas is the time for reconnecting with my family in Manila!  I was kicking myself for not using a weighing scale as I had to pay extra charges for the three overweight bags filled with chocolates, candies and crap . Why didnt I just passed by Duty Free? Oh well...it's all good ! There'...
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BATALI BREAK: Sleepless in shopping heaven

Belinda G. posted an article on DINING WITH BATALI - Dec 19, 2010, 11:39 am
It has been more than 30 hours and I have not slept yet! You would expect that the 26 hours travel from the US to Asia will prevent us  from storming the malls? Heck no! I can't believe how progressive Manila has become since the last time I was here Ginormous 6 story malls in every corner,...
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BATALI BREAK: 14 days and 14 nights

Belinda G. posted an article on DINING WITH BATALI - Dec 14, 2010, 6:21 am
Luggages packed, airport limo confirmed, hotel booking checked, shopping list organized, endless dinners and parties arranged, christmas cards for friends sent ... am I missing something? Now  that I am a day away from the dreaded 26H flight Iam beginning to feel restless as I ran through my vacati...
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BATALI BREAK: One of those days

Belinda G. posted an article on DINING WITH BATALI - Nov 14, 2010, 7:52 am
I've been tagged with names before ..but this new  vegetarian friend of mine called me "bossy and annoying"! What has become of me lately? Am I that busy trying to get things done that I lost sight of who I really am and my passion in life? Which made me reflect on some aspects of my life ! ...
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BATALI BREAK: Musical plays

Belinda G. posted an article on DINING WITH BATALI - Sep 25, 2010, 9:22 am
I am still on a long Batali Break (not inspired at all) so don't expect my clueless kitchen skills as I am savoring the flavors of every musical shows and plays I can get my hands on (from Chicago, Hairpsray, Drowsy Chaperone, Wicked etc etc...and 10 more shows blocked in my calendar).. ...
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MY LIFE: PERFECT STORM

Belinda G. posted an article on Adobo Life - Sep 12, 2010, 8:40 am
It's been months and I don't think I am ready to go back to my blogging  madness...Let's just say that I am not inspired and still figuring out what to do next....To my gorgeous family, feel free to send me an email and I will be delighted to respond to you directly!
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BATALI BREAK: A PERFECT STORM

Belinda G. posted an article on DINING WITH BATALI - Sep 12, 2010, 8:00 am
I am taking a long break from my Batali madness . If you noticed, I haven't blogged for almost 7 months now. Anyway, I am counting the days  as I am in the process of  reinventing my life....To my great friends at foodbuzz, feel free to send me an email and I will be delighted to respond to you di...
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BATALI BREAK: QUARTER 2 TRAVEL

Belinda G. posted an article on DINING WITH BATALI - May 27, 2010, 10:31 am
My Batali book has gathered a lot of dust by now as I have been feasting with hotel room service and Starbucks oatmeal packs and Grande Mocha during layovers. From New Jersey, Kentucky, Kansas to Chicago .....hmmm maybe I should start a travel blog instead?  I have seen "Up in the Air" recently and...
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ORANGE TART CAPRI - STYLE: Torta di Arancia Caprese

Belinda G. posted an article on DINING WITH BATALI - Apr 1, 2010, 4:39 pm
I am slowly re-acquainting myself to the Batali book and the easiest method is walking my way through the Dolci arena. Mascarpone is known to be the main ingredient in making italian cheesecake . For this recipe, I adored the zesty taste as a result of the combination with orange. I can...
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MY LIFE: REALITY CHECK

Belinda G. posted an article on Adobo Life - Apr 1, 2010, 9:12 am
I can now sleep peacefully at night! It's almost a year since I started this saving blog and I am giving myself a reality check to evaluate if all these efforts to save resulted to something productive. I started this blog with only a few hundred dollars in my investment portfolio and f...
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VEAL ROLLS WITH LEMON AND MUSHROOMS: Involtini di Vitello al Limone

Belinda G. posted an article on DINING WITH BATALI - Mar 23, 2010, 5:13 pm
I describe myself as someone who is  tech savvy yet technologically challenged (simple terms for someone who carelessly breaks gadgets ) . That's why for my coming birthday, I am giving myself not only a Nook  --but most importantly --the warranty that goes with it ! The truth is...I am embracin...
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BATALI BREAK: QUARTER 1 TRAVEL

Belinda G. posted an article on DINING WITH BATALI - Mar 22, 2010, 5:09 pm
Let's just say that I am on an extended break from my Batali madness as Q1 is the busiest of the year--Two short trips to New Jersey, a week long meeting in North Carolina, a day trip in Alabama, 3 hour meeting in New York  and a dinner meeting in Texas ---not bad compared to George Clooney's lifes...
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About Me

I blog because I want to be focused on supporting my long term objective to build a stronger investment portfolio.

MY GOAL:

Apply basic skills in strategic planning, forecasting and building strategies to support my concept of - Saving MONEY TODAY so I can PLAY TOMORROW ! I am NOT a finance guru and the closest I can get to being one is far beyond reach! My finance orientation is solely by reading Kiyosaki's "Rich Dad, Poor Dad", watching Cramer's "Mad Money" and my daily updates from Yahoo Finance and Motley Fool! I did not wake up one day and decided to save! I just made a COMMITMENT to do so.

MY STRATEGIES:

To be financially independent drives my daily stories. If that correlates to extensive reading on investment management, brand substitution, clipping coupons, sourcing for hot discounts, clearance shopping, budget cooking - then by all means! I simply want to find ways to save even more...(and share with you)!


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