Camsdcute’s Lair

Archive for December, 2008

Were still spending the holiday season here in Baguio. It’s cold and we’re anticipating the temperature to drop as we approach the months of Jan and Feb. The lowest we got so far this season is 9 degrees Celsius, and that gave major trouble to farmers as it caused the vegetables to freeze. Other than that, people felt glad as tourist keeps on coming up the city to experience the Christmas chill. This is what I love about this city. I just hope it doesn’t come to a point that snow will fall and temperature goes way below zero degrees. If that happens, then all residents must stock winter clothes, install heaters and use tire chains to help them through the cold weather.

I was begging my brother Carlo for a gift this Christmas and he said he already prepared one for me. I was surprised when I arrived home seeing a small dining table for two all set and adorned with paper flowers made by Tobbie. The table was nestled in a corner of our living room. Instead of a menu card stands a Christmas card with Carlo’s warm greetings. At the center of the table was a candle and it really burnt beautifully because of the fine glitters mixed in its wax. When I asked him where he bought the candle and I am planning to buy one, he said “That candle is yours. I got it from your room. Mom said you’ll be happy to use it instead of just keeping it forever there. Hehehe!”

To match the Quoizel lighting, he played good instrumental music in the background.

He prepared a four-course meal for Marlon and me. The starters were garlic bread and special cream of mushroom soup. The main course was Carlo’s signature steak in gravy and broccoli. The dessert was his own version of banana split. He really planned everything beforehand. Although the dishes were quite simple, it was really amazing that he was able to put this all together.

It has been an evening of good food and fun dining!

Here are some pictures: