Drink of the Week: Death By Chocolate

Death By Chocolate contains some of the sexiest ingredients all in one glass. Serve this to your partner this Valentines and prepare for some action in the sack. Here's how:
In a blender combine:

• two scoops of chocolate ice cream
• 1 oz of chocolate syrup
• 1 oz of coffee liqueur
• 1 oz vodka
• 1 cup crushed ice

and then blend until the drink is smooth. Serve it in a hurricane glass, and top it with some sexy whipped cream and a succulent red cherry.

Partyphiles Confess: Valentines Gifts

I asked: What is the best Valentines gift?

Here are your answers:

1. Gretchen Fullido: Honesty ad loyalty for people in a relationship. For material gifts, a ring or bracelet that has "meaning" is really sweet.
2. Micah Frasco: If your partner gives his best efforts just to spend time with you no matter how tired or busy he is. A surprise getaway is also nice.
3. Michael Parr: TLC, Hugs, and Kisses
4. Jane Francis: Prayer
5. Ling Paradero: Lingerie
6. Noel Christ: A marriage proposal if they aren't married yet.
7. Yvonne Berzabal: The usual flowers and chocolates
8. Raymund Libre: A bunch of flowers made out of chocolates instead of the usual flowers and chocolates combo.
9. Pee-ay Sanico: A trip to El Nido
10. Carl Abueva: His time
11. Petrina Ng: A roatrip to somewhere nice and rural and then floating lanterns at night.
12. Chakadal: Yourself
13. Juyjuy Rivera: For me, a bag from Charles and Keith
14. RJ: Showing how much you love your partner just by saying "I Love You" sincerely
15. Tomas: True love
16. Mars: True love, loyalty and faithfulness
17. Janus: A marriage proposal or a diamond ring
18. AJ Gutang: A ring that symbolizes true love that will last forever.
19. Rolly Marcial: Dinner you cooked yourself
20. Koko: Couple ring
21. Angel Ortega: Since I'm in a long-distance relationship, it would be good just to see my partner.
22. Jenn Cadavas: A kiss to seal the deal
23. Lloyd: with all the technology ad social netowrking sites, I think it would be a breath of fresh air to receive a traditional, hand-written, Valentines card. It's the effort that matters to me ad I'm pretty sure only few people give cards away these days.
24. Kesh: Dinner date would be good
25. Aris: A copilation of all my favorite songs fled into one disc
26. Arvin Erick: Not material things. If you are courting someone and she or he says yes. Thats the best gift.
27. Cyrus: Time. Life is so demanding nowadays that the gift of time is something worth appreciating
28. Peter: Bouquet of white roses
29. Ron Chuan: Time especially since Valentines falls on a weekday this year.
30. Dino Danao: A hug from your enemies
31. Jeremy Yap: Love in the bedroom
32. Telai Jarabelo: friendship
33. Enzo Lopez: Sex toys

Chinese New Year Cocktails

The Chinese New Year is here, and celebrations are in abundance. Whether we choose to celebrate the Chinese New Year in the traditional way, or celebrate it with a little more creativity; the fact that celebrations and merry-making seems to attract good luck remains true. And since we are a people with a love for Chinese food, throwing a Chinese-themed New Year Party should not be a problem. We all have our Chinese food recipes stored in some old cook book or in the inner recesses of our minds. However, Chinese-inspired cocktails are not that common. So to help you celebrate the Chinese New Year with good taste, and a little alcohol, here are some cocktail recipes for your enjoyment.

 1.)    This Asian take on the traditional Bellini was actually created in honor of the Beijing Olympics and is gaining popularity in that part of the world. Celebrate the Chinese New Year with one of the most beloved Chinese fruits, the Lychee, in this recipe for the Beijing Bellini. To make it, combine three ounces of chilled Champagne (or Sparkling White Wine) and one part Lychee Wine (or Lychee Liquor or Lychee Syrup) in a Champagne Flute. Then drop one piece of Lychee Nut into the bottom of the glass.

 2.)    According to Feng Shui, Mandarin Oranges bring in good luck when served and enjoyed during the Chinese New Year. Attract good fortune by enjoying the fruit in this tangy and tasty drink. To make the Mandarin Orange Cocktail you would need at least three days to prepare, but it is soo worth it. On the first day prepare about sixteen ounces of Dark Rum and put it in a pitcher. Then, add to it half a cup of Mandarin Orange Peels and let it steep for three days in the refrigerator. When you are ready to serve the drink, simply strain the Rum over some Old-Fashioned Glasses filled with Ice and add some simple syrup (make simple syrup by heating up equal parts sugar and water until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture has slightly thickened) and add some Mandarin Orange segments.

 3.)    What is a Chinese Banquet without some tea? This ingenious cocktail combines citrus flavours with the beloved Tea to create a refreshing cocktail that hits the spot. To make the Royal Tea Cocktail, simply combine two shots of Gin, two shots of brewed and chilled Earl Greay Tea, a squeeze of lemon, and some sugar to taste. Stir the cocktail and then transfer it into an Old-Fashioned Glass with Ice and top it off with Lemon or Lime rounds.

4.)    Tsingtao Beer is one of the most popular Chinese Lagers in the world. Enjoy the golden drink in a different way with this Asian take on the Bloody Mary. To create the Shandong Mary, simply fill a highball glass or any tall glass with ice cubes and then add half a cup of Tsingtao Beer, half a cup of canned tomato juice, and two tablespoons of Vodka. Then, finish the drink off with a couple dashes of Hot Sauce. Serve with a wedge of Lemon.

Chinese Party Horoscope for 2012

Snake: This will be a great time for you. You will be promoted and your salary will be increased. Unfortunately, your waist line will increase with it as well. Remember to drink light beer when you go out.

Dragon: Female Dragons will have better luck than Male Dragons especially in the love department. To find love this year, Male Dragons will have to find a stable career, a supplementary source of income, a nice car, and a good hair stylist. Female Dragons would only need to wear short skirts.

Rabbit: This year will be difficult for the Rabbit and unexpected surprises will make its way into your life. So when you find out that all your friends have left you to pay for the bill, don’t tell me I didn’t warn you.

Tiger: You will be very popular this year. Use this to climb the partyphile social ladder instead of just gaining followers on Twitter. Take your luck to the dance floor, and you just might be rewarded in the form of gold…beer.

Ox: You will find this year very challenging. At work you will find yourself in many heated arguments. If you are attached, you might want to take extra care of your relationship, as it is bound to be rocky. If you are single, the chance of you getting into a relationship is close to zero. Remember: suicide is not an option.

Rat: This year you will be given the opportunity to shine and excel. So when your friends ask you to chug down that bottle of Tequila, go on and do it. Remember, it will make you shine!

Pig:  This will be a fantastic year for you. There will be strong indications of movement. This implies that you might be moving house, traveling, or relocating to other countries this year. However, if you are wise about it, the only movement you will be doing is in the middle of the dancefloor.

Dog:  Your wealth will be good and there will be a high probability for you to increase your sources of revenue. Celebrate in advance by throwing a party for everyone you know. This will attract more good luck.

Monkey:  It is best not to make enemies now especially with your girl friend. Although it may be tempting to date other people, remember that relationships formed inside the club should only last until the club closes for the night.

Cock:  There will be a lot of trouble for you this year, but you will be given adequate time to prepare for them. SO before that hot lady pours her drink all over your face, you will be given enough time to run for cover, or grab some tissue paper.

Goat: This will be a difficult year for you. The best thing to do is wait for your bad luck and then gather all your friends for a drinking session as you tell them all about it.

Horse: You have great potential to do well in wealth and career. Make sure everybody notices the difference in your paycheck by purchasing sixteen bottles of Patron Tequila the next time you go out clubbing. This will also attract love.

Drink of the Week: Red Lotus

This Chinese cocktail is refreshing and hits the spot just right.

All you need to do is grab a shaker filled with ice and combine:

• 1 oz Vodka
• 1 oz Cranberry Juice
• 1 oz Lychee Liquer

Shake the shaker until all the ingredients are combined and pour over an Old-Fashioned Glass filled with Ice

Chinese New Yerar is Happening on January 23, 2012

The Chinese New Year is just around the corner, and it is the perfect time to throw a Chinese themed party! Take out your Feng Shui books, and discover how to throw a party while attracting good luck.

Almost Lover

So I made a poem, something I rarely do these days. Anyway, a talented young champ named AIdx Paredes (see his website www.aidxparedes.com) put gorgeous photos to accompany the words to my poem. he's gonna exhibit his work (including my poem) at Lions Club, Juan Luna Street, Davao City for a month starting January 27. Please check it out if you are in the area.






Almost Lover


With a sweet, soft whisper, you called my name
But I knew it was all a lie
A curious distraction; a piece in the game
As you waited for new passion to arrive

You gave me your night and day, and in betweens
You gave me all your time
This masked the truth I knew so well
That you were never mine

The game we played brought me somewhere new
Where life was lived in tune
You took me there, to a place where truth
Was never overtly shown

The journey’s stop took me to my mind
That asked to think of you
Where all my deeds were made specially
To please no one but you

But every heart knows how it ends
It’s all been said and done
That everything that wasn’t right
Never has begun

I thought the journey had set flight
But we were rounding rounds
Instead of taking off that night
My inner workings drowned

The truth that we both tried to hide
The facts we never faced
Came alive one night we braved
To face your lover’s face

We gave our soul and mind, and in betweens
We tried to cross the line
But in the end we fell too short
Still, you were never mine