Ibyang Sanchez, Author at Ibyang

Fun Times in the Valley

4 May 2009 Ibyang Sanchez 4 Comments Category: Aussie Life, Cherished Memories, Travel

Presenting…the Hunter Valley Gardens!!!!!

On Saturday, we went out (again) on a quest to explore Hunter Valley Gardens, which is so far the most creative looking garden I’ve ever seen here in Australia.

Hunter Valley Gardens is a 16-hectare land made up of 10 differently themed-garden. One reason why we had to look at the map (which they give you upon payment at the entrance) all the time.

Here are some of the gardens there….Indian Mosaic Garden

The Storybook Garden…

The Oriental Garden…

At the Lakes Walk…

It was just so beautiful…I love love love it!!!!

Such a nice place to be a child again, hence, we had a couple of “kulit” photos:

We spent a good five hours at Hunter Valley Gardens. After that, we visited McGuigan’s and Rosemount’s/Lindemans’ Winery for some wine tasting and buy our favorite wines.

Chris wasn’t able to drink wine because he was our designated driver…so nagkulitan na lang kami sa vineyard hehe.

On the way home, we stopped by Rhodes for a quick shopping spree at Ikea.

Last stop was dinner at Tomodachi, which is now one of my favorite Japanese restaurants (next to Nobu). Too bad they don’t have one in the West (not that I know of).

Affirmation for the Week: Positive Energy

4 May 2009 Ibyang Sanchez 0 Comments Category: Affirmations

I attract

positive energy

wherever I go.

{photo source}

Recipe: Oven-Grilled Barbeque Chops with Gravy

30 April 2009 Ibyang Sanchez 8 Comments Category: Food, Recipes

This is probably one of the easiest meals to prepare.

Barbeque Chops:

Sprinkle garlic salt on the barbecue chops and place on an oven tray.
Leave it for 15 minutes.
Pour 2-3 spoons of olive oil.
Pour half a cup of water to avoid dryness of meat.
Oven-grill at 180-200 degrees for 40 minutes on each side.

Gravy:

Boil 3 tablespoons of Gravox Traditional Powder in 250ml water.
Mix in 2 tablespoons of butter/margarine and 3 tablespoons of red wine.
Stir for a few minutes until smooth.

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Sidings for my Barbeque Chops: my Creamy Baked Potato and Green Salad with Italian Dressing.

Bon Appetit!

{my first entry to Food Trip Friday Photo Meme}

Mamma Mia! is Coming Back to Sydney

30 April 2009 Ibyang Sanchez 0 Comments Category: Aussie Life, Entertainment

Honey honey, how you thrill me, ah-hah, honey honey
“Honey honey, nearly kill me, ah-hah, honey honey
I’d heard about you before
I wanted to know some more
And now I know what they mean, you’re a love machine
Oh, you make me dizzy…”

In celebration of its 10th anniversary since it’s world premiere,

Mamma Mia! The Musical

is coming back to Sydney!!!!

Canon’s All-in-One Printer

26 April 2009 Ibyang Sanchez 7 Comments Category: Great Finds for the Home, Lomo Life

After 200 years, I finally, finally, finally had my fisheye lomo pics developed.

The first roll of film turned one year old this April hehehe—coz those were taken during our Singapore trip.

We dropped by Westpoint today and picked up my photos. Then I realized we don’t have a scanner. And since I’m planning to build up my Lomography portfolio this year, I asked Husband if he could buy me a Canon All-in-One Printer.