The Sexy Chef Dine Lite Meals

I just went on two straight weeks eating diet meals and for this week I only have 3 days in Manila because I'm going home to Zamboanga City for Independence Day. My dilemma now was - is there a diet meal delivery out there willing to be flexible and offer me with just 3 days meals in a week? The answer is YES! The Sexy Chef was flexible enough to accommodate to my needs. I just have to divide their weekly package to 5 to know how much it will cost per day then multiply it to 3 days.

I chose to avail their Dine Lite Package which cost Php 1,290 for 3 days (Php 2,150 for 5 days). The package is only for your daily lunch and dinner meals and is delivered to you before lunch time (usually between 10AM to 12NN). What's great about their Dine Lite meals is that each only has 350 worth of calories! Only downside of this is it is expensive.

Day 1
Lunch: Oriental Fruit Salad with Chicken
I super love this salad. I love their dressing it was so yummy! It didn't feel like I was on diet. All the veggies were fresh and crunchy and the chicken was tender and the dressing was so yummy! Oh, did I say that already? LOL The only difficulty I had with this meal is how hard it was to toss in its small container.

Dinner: Pasta Amatriciana
I love the idea that they didn't mix in the sauce when they deliver it to you. This way your pasta won't be soggy when you re-heat it. And they also provided me with a generous amount of Parmesan cheese. You can really taste the fresh tomatoes used in the sauce. It wasn't heavy on the tummy since it didn't have any meat on it.

Day 2
Lunch: Chili con Carne with Mexican Rice
No this meal was bursting with flavors! The rice was savory with just the right of spicy-ness and the meat was seasoned perfectly to accompany the already flavorful rice. This one is definitely one of my favorites!

Dinner: Chicken Burger with Pesto
Sad to see that my dinner is only a sandwich but hey it has chicken so it really did fill up my tummy. I'm not sure where the pesto went because I didn't seem to taste any. I'm not really a fan of this one, well just because I'm not a fan of chicken to begin with.

Day 3
Lunch: Huli Huli Hawaiian Chicken with Pineapple Fried Rice
Oh how I love eating this meal, I never thought that I could gobble down my lunch this fast. The pineapple fried rice was savory sweet and the chicken was really delicious. I wish I knew how they did this because I definitely want to cook this for myself someday.

Dinner: Creamy Beef Steak Pasta
Beef steak? Pasta? Doesn't sound right, but it was what I had for dinner and it was a good combination. The beef was so tender and the sauce was creamy. But after several bites, it became too salty for my palate. But it was a good meal - if it had less saltiness to it.

The Verdict:
The Sexy Chef has consistently won my heart. In terms of food taste, quality and quantity, the Sexy Chef is definitely the winner among the list of diet delivery companies I tried but unfortunately their package are quite expensive. They do offer promos from time to time so have a close watch over their Facebook page.

To learn about other diet meal options, click here.

If you're interested in this program, log on to http://www.thesexychef.ph/. If you do decide to sign up, please do mention that you were referred by me (Jill Ann Lorenzo) as they can give me a rebate if I refer people. :)

Sagada Walking Tour

On our last day in Sagada, we went for a walk around town. Just a few minutes walk away from the main road, we were able to reach the famous Echo Valley. People took turns shouting and waited for their echo to sound back. From here, you can already see some of the hanging coffins on the sides of the valley.

If you want a closer look, you can trek going down the valley to view the hanging coffins up close.

Just nearby, you can find the St. Mary's Escopal Church. There was an ongoing wedding celebration when we passed by so we were not able to take pictures of the church from the inside.

Behind the church, you can find a busy market set-up only during Saturdays. You can find goods from nearby provinces like Baguio being sold here.

While you're in Sagada, don't fail to try out their halo-halo (Php 25) which had a little of everything. Their halo-halo had macaroni, ube, corn kernels, coconut strips, melon strips, watermelon, avocado and an assortment of jellies. They even added a stick-o with no extra charge. Yummy!

If you still have energy, you can walk much further to reach the Sagada Weaving Center. When I got in their shop, I was quite disappointed to see that they don't sell much merchandise at all.

Behind the souvenir shop, there's a small house where locals do their weaving. You have to be quiet while you're in this area and be respectful to ask their permission first to take pictures. They don't like to have their pictures taken, they will only let you take pictures of their work but not with their face.

Just in front of the Sagada Weaving Center, you can find a souvenir shop, Sagada Collections where you can taste their Peanut Bars. I don't think these bars are sold anywhere else in Sagada and they are quite expensive - one pack costs Php 200. They are made of peanuts and white chocolate, they were really delicious. Everything in this store were expensive. If you are looking for affordably priced bags and wallets, you can buy them at the Indigenous Handicrafts & Inn.

The main road in Sagada has lots of souvenir shops so you have to do some canvassing if you want to find cheaper items. Their key chains and ref magnets range from Php 65 to 100. Coin purses in Indigenous Handicrafts & Inn range from Php 50 to 130 depending on size and design.

This is part of our 4D3N Banaue-Sagada Adventure. Read more about our trip in below links:

• Conquering Sagada with Travel Factor
• The Banaue Road Trip
• Trek to the Scenic Pongas Falls of Sagada
• Sagada Cave Connections
• Lake Danum at Sagada
• Sunrise at Kiltepan Viewpoint, Sagada
• Sagada Walking Tour

Read about our food trips in Banaue here:

• Hidden Valley Restaurant
• People's Lodge and Restaurant

Read about our accommodation and food trips in Sagada here:

• Indigenous Handicrafts and Inn
• Pinikpikan Haus
• Strawberry Cafe
• Salt & Pepper Restaurant
• Sagada Brew
• Sagada Lemon Pie House
• Masferre Restaurant
• Bana's Cafe
• Yoghurt House

Resto Review: People's Lodge and Restaurant, Banaue

Before going back to Manila, we had a couple hours stop over in Banaue which gave us enough time to look around their Public Market to try out some of their local snacks and buy some souvenirs.

We decided to eat dinner at the People's Lodge and Restaurant which had a great panoramic view of some terraces and the city.

I ordered their set meal People's Rice (Php 160) which includes a cup of mountain rice, vegetable chopsuey, fried chicken, asparagus soup and a piece of banana. It was a tasty meal but nothing out of the ordinary.

My husband ordered their Pork Adobo (Php125) and a cup of their Rice (Php 25). Their adobo was pale in color and not saucy. The meat was chewy and sauce was just so so.

Dining here was not pleasant because their staff were snobs and not that attentive but I can commend that their food portions were generous for its price.

This is part of our 4D3N Banaue-Sagada Adventure. Read more about our trip in below links:

• Conquering Sagada with Travel Factor
• The Banaue Road Trip
• Trek to the Scenic Pongas Falls of Sagada
• Sagada Cave Connections
• Lake Danum at Sagada
• Sunrise at Kiltepan Viewpoint, Sagada
• Sagada Walking Tour

Read about our food trips in Banaue here:

• Hidden Valley Restaurant
• People's Lodge and Restaurant

Read about our accommodation and food trips in Sagada here:

• Indigenous Handicrafts and Inn
• Pinikpikan Haus
• Strawberry Cafe
• Salt & Pepper Restaurant
• Sagada Brew
• Sagada Lemon Pie House
• Masferre Restaurant
• Bana's Cafe
• Yoghurt House

Resto Review: Yoghurt House, Sagada

The Yoghurt House is one of the restaurants found on the main road of Sagada that you won't miss. They are popular for their yoghurt but we didn't ordered any because we heard from our fellow travelers that theirs were much sour.

My husband ordered Pork in Bechamel Sauce (Php 220) and Roasted Pork with Vegetable Salad (Php 200).

I commend them as their serving portions were big and their presentation was appealing and appetizing. Their vegetables were fresh and crunchy and their meat were cooked just right to be tender but their sauces were nothing extraordinary.

If you are looking forward to eating a heavy meal, we suggest the Yoghurt House given that money is not an issue. Oh! Before I forget, bring your own water as they don't serve house water.

This is part of our 4D3N Banaue-Sagada Adventure. Read more about our trip in below links:

• Conquering Sagada with Travel Factor
• The Banaue Road Trip
• Trek to the Scenic Pongas Falls of Sagada
• Sagada Cave Connections
• Lake Danum at Sagada
• Sunrise at Kiltepan Viewpoint, Sagada
• Sagada Walking Tour

Read about our food trips in Banaue here:

• Hidden Valley Restaurant
• People's Lodge and Restaurant

Read about our accommodation and food trips in Sagada here:

• Indigenous Handicrafts and Inn
• Pinikpikan Haus
• Strawberry Cafe
• Salt & Pepper Restaurant
• Sagada Brew
• Sagada Lemon Pie House
• Masferre Restaurant
• Bana's Cafe
• Yoghurt House

Resto Review: Bana's Cafe

For our last day in Sagada, we decided to dine at Bana's Cafe which was popular for their coffee. It is located in the basement of a souvenir shop so it may be quite hard to find.

We ordered Banana Pancake Plate (Php 150), Longganisa Meal (Php 100) and a cup of their Cafe Mocha (Php 80).

The Banana Pancake Plate had two fluffy banana-filled pancakes, two sunny side-up eggs, slices of bacon and fresh melon slices. This plate is actually good for sharing. Their pancakes and bacon were delicious.

Their Longganisa on the other hand was huge and so tender and juicy. I love how they add slices of fresh fruit on their plate as it makes the meal complete.

Finally, I tasted their Cafe Mocha but was not that impressed. For me it was just any ordinary coffee mocha but I'm not such a fan of coffee so maybe I'm just biased.

Our experience with Bana's Cafe  was a pleasant one and we recommend dining here as they had fast service, good tasty food, big portions and a nice view too.

This is part of our 4D3N Banaue-Sagada Adventure. Read more about our trip in below links:

• Conquering Sagada with Travel Factor
• The Banaue Road Trip
• Trek to the Scenic Pongas Falls of Sagada
• Sagada Cave Connections
• Lake Danum at Sagada
• Sunrise at Kiltepan Viewpoint, Sagada
• Sagada Walking Tour

Read about our food trips in Banaue here:

• Hidden Valley Restaurant
• People's Lodge and Restaurant

Read about our accommodation and food trips in Sagada here:

• Indigenous Handicrafts and Inn
• Pinikpikan Haus
• Strawberry Cafe
• Salt & Pepper Restaurant
• Sagada Brew
• Sagada Lemon Pie House
• Masferre Restaurant
• Bana's Cafe
• Yoghurt House

Yummy Diet 5 Day Package

After going through with one week of all veggie lunch and dinner, I am now venturing into a whole day diet meal service. And since I can't accommodate early morning deliveries, I took my chances on ordering 1 week of Yummy Diet meals. They deliver your meals the night before you start your diet which I was reluctant at first because of possible food spoilage. Lucky enough, no food went to waste as long as you immediately place your meals in the refrigerator once you get it. Read on to find out how my experience went...

Day 1

Breakfast: Sunny Ham & Cheese and Black Coffee
AM Snacks: Orange
Lunch: Baked Mayonnaise Fish with Steamed Red Rice
PM Snacks: Ginataang Mais Oatmeal
Dinner: Grilled Chicken with Pesto Sauce and Hot Tea

Day 1 Review:
My first day with YummyDiet was really hard. I was so stunned at how small each meal portion was compared to what I previously had with LunchBoxDiet. It took me a lot of convincing to not be tempted to eat anything else except for the ones they provided.

Anyways, my breakfast was quite indulging you won't even think that you're on a diet except for the fact that your sandwich is missing the top slice of bread. hehehe But come past 9AM my tummy already started to grumble. Even though I am not fond of oranges, I had to eat it because I was hungry but after devouring the slightly ripe orange my stomach was only half-contented.

Here come lunch time, my greatest peril of all was to see how so small my meal was. So I ate my food really slowly so as to savor every bite of it. The fish was really good by the way. And since I left my dinner at home, I opted to eat my afternoon snacks at late 5PM so that I won't get that hungry on my way home. The Ginataang Mais oatmeal was delicious, I wonder how they made it taste like that.

As I reached home past 7PM, I quickly heated my meal and prepared my hot tea. My head was already spinning and aching from hunger. My chicken was disappointingly dry - maybe I heated it too long but I did love the pesto sauce it had. And so ends my 1st day with YummyDiet, I hope I adapt to this fast because I don't like having a light and aching head while at work.


Day 2
Breakfast: Mushroom Stronganoff with Garlic Red Rice and Black Coffee
AM Snacks: Apple
Lunch: Fish and Cream Cheese Roll Ups
PM Snacks: Choco Dipped Grapes
Dinner: Chicken Marsala with Steam Red Rice and Hot Tea

Day 2 Review:
I woke up this morning happy to see that my breakfast had rice but unfortunately my viand was only mushrooms. It was tasty and juicy but was not that filling. The black coffee was actually the one that made my stomach full.

While in office, I opted to eat the grapes for my morning snack because I think the chocolate started to smell weird. It was a really bad idea to coat the grapes with chocolate - I didn't feel that it was a good combination. As for lunch, I also swapped it with my dinner meal which was the chicken marsala. Once again, their chicken was dry. Another unsatisfying lunch for me. The only treat I had out of my YummyDiet meal was the small apple which was crunchy and juicy.

Come dinner time, my head was once again spinning from hunger that I had to eat something filling so once again I broke my diet by eating out with my husband. We only had sushi, gyoza and hot tea so I did not feel that guilty for doing so.

I did ate my supposedly lunch time meal the next day in addition to my breakfast. I sure am glad I did not take the roll ups as my lunch time because it won't surely give me the energy I need for my day. It had too little tuna on it too.

Day 3

Breakfast: Bacon & Spinach Scramble with Garlic Red Rice and Black Coffee
AM Snacks: Banana
Lunch: Sauteed Pork with Lemon & Parsley and Steamed Red Rice
PM Snacks: None
Dinner: Royal Cucumber Sandwich and Hot Tea

Day 3 Review:
Yes, you read that right! There's no afternoon snack provided. =(
Fortunately my day turned out to be a busy one so my stomach didn't ask for a morning snack.

Today's breakfast was admittedly yummy but in really small portion. I just wish they gave me more of those egg scramble. As for my lunch, I was surprised to see pork on my plate but immediately got disappointed after taking my first bite into it. It was bland with just a little hint of lemon.

And once again, my battle with dinner time hunger strikes again. I didn't eat my dinner time meal again because I am already getting famished from the work and travel time from office going home that I had to grab a bite to any nearby food I see. I did ate the cucumber sandwich the next day for my breakfast and it was terrible! Just imagine, thinly sliced cucumber and cheese on a sandwich?! Oh how my husband pitied seeing me go through all these meals.

Day 4

Breakfast: Pork Tapa Breakfast Salad and Black Coffee
AM Snack: Baby Mango
Lunch: Pinoy-style Chicken Curry with Steamed Red Rice
PM Snack: Turon
Dinner: Corned Beef Pandesal and Hot Tea

Day 4 Review:
I can't believe my eyes as I open my 4th day package. Never in my entire life did I ever see a mango this small! And it's ripe too! I wonder if they own a bonsai mango tree to be able to get such a small-sized mango. Amazing! But I am not happy to only have to eat this small of a mango for my snack.

For today, I loved my breakfast. The tapa slices were tasty and the greens were fresh. The only con was the dressing, I think it was too sour. Lunch time was also a delight - even though the serving was small, I appreciate that it was flavorful and for the first time, their chicken was not that dry.

My merienda was a slightly seared turon which had a not so ripe banana on it. It was not bad but not as good either. Dinner time was also a sad meal, they provided a really small pandesal - smaller than the mango they gave for that day. And the feeling was just ordinary corn beef. The one really big off from this meal were the potato chips because all soggy and oily. =(

Day 5

Breakfast: Skillet Souffle with Greens and Black Coffee
AM Snack: Apple
Lunch: Tofu Noodle Salad with Orange-Sesame Dressing
PM Snack: Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches
Dinner: Sausage, Chicken, & Vegetable Skewers and Hot Tea

Day 5 Review:
Yehey! Today is my last yummy diet meal. My breakfast for the day was good. It had greens and salsa, a small pandesal and two slices eggs. I was not able to eat my apple though because it was weirdly sticky. I washed it several times already yet the skin was still sticky so I didn't dared eat it unless it's peeled.

Lunch this time was Asian pasta and it was yummy. But once again, I hoped that it had more. Not soon enough I was already uber hungry that I had to eat the peanut butter jelly sandwiches that was only half of a sandwich portion.

I failed to eat my dinner time meal again and ate them for breakfast the next day instead. The sausages were burnt and the chicken was dry. The mashed potato was just so so.

Overall:
I would not want to go through this again. Their meal portions were absurdly small and did not give me enough energy to go through my day. My stomach was constantly grumbling and my head ached in the afternoon. Their diet meal package really made me feel that I was on a diet which urged me to eat other food aside from what they provided. Although their delivery was always on time, the quality of the food and nutrition I get from them is still what's important to me. But this is just my opinion, feel free to try it out yourself. Yummy Diet just won't work out for me.

Sunrise at Kiltepan Viewpoint, Sagada

The best place to watch the sun rise in Sagada is at Kiltepan Viewpoint. Make sure to get there early to be able to find a good spot to see the sun rise.

It was really hard waking up so early but after seeing the picturesque scene of the sun ascending over the clouds - it was all worth it. Feeling this close to nature was such a fulfilling experience.

This is part of our 4D3N Banaue-Sagada Adventure. Read more about our trip in below links:

• Conquering Sagada with Travel Factor
• The Banaue Road Trip
• Trek to the Scenic Pongas Falls of Sagada
• Sagada Cave Connections
• Lake Danum at Sagada
• Sunrise at Kiltepan Viewpoint, Sagada
• Sagada Walking Tour

Read about our food trips in Banaue here:

• Hidden Valley Restaurant
• People's Lodge and Restaurant

Read about our accommodation and food trips in Sagada here:

• Indigenous Handicrafts and Inn
• Pinikpikan Haus
• Strawberry Cafe
• Salt & Pepper Restaurant
• Sagada Brew
• Sagada Lemon Pie House
• Masferre Restaurant
• Bana's Cafe
• Yoghurt House

Resto Review: Masferre Restaurant

On our last night in Sagada, we decided to dine out and bond together with our travel mates with Travel Factor. It was already quite late at night and it was also a Friday - so most of the restaurants were packed. So we chose to dine in Masferre Restaurant. It was also full so they then opened their rooms in their basement to accommodate incoming customers.

They offer American cuisine but we were really disappointed because most of the items that we wanted to order were no longer available. We then decided to just order their Bolognese Spaghetti (Php 170).

It took more than hour for them to start serving us our orders and as they placed our order in front of us - we were stunned. It didn't look anything Bolognese at all! As I started mixing the sauce into the pasta, I didn't find any traces of meat at all. Eating it just added to our disappointment because it was just plain spaghetti sauce from a pouch. It was absolutely not worth its price at all. This one's a definite FLOP.

This is part of our 4D3N Banaue-Sagada Adventure. Read more about our trip in below links:

• Conquering Sagada with Travel Factor
• The Banaue Road Trip
• Trek to the Scenic Pongas Falls of Sagada
• Sagada Cave Connections
• Lake Danum at Sagada
• Sunrise at Kiltepan Viewpoint, Sagada
• Sagada Walking Tour

Read about our food trips in Banaue here:

• Hidden Valley Restaurant
• People's Lodge and Restaurant

Read about our accommodation and food trips in Sagada here:

• Indigenous Handicrafts and Inn
• Pinikpikan Haus
• Strawberry Cafe
• Salt & Pepper Restaurant
• Sagada Brew
• Sagada Lemon Pie House
• Masferre Restaurant
• Bana's Cafe
• Yoghurt House

Lake Danum at Sagada

Lake Danum is the best place to be for sun set viewing in Sagada. Unfortunately, it was raining when we were there so we didn't have the chance to see the sun.

You can go kayaking or boating while you're there or simply enjoy the cool breeze and serene scenery.

This is part of our 4D3N Banaue-Sagada Adventure. Read more about our trip in below links:

• Conquering Sagada with Travel Factor
• The Banaue Road Trip
• Trek to the Scenic Pongas Falls of Sagada
• Sagada Cave Connections
• Lake Danum at Sagada
• Sunrise at Kiltepan Viewpoint, Sagada
• Sagada Walking Tour

Read about our food trips in Banaue here:

• Hidden Valley Restaurant
• People's Lodge and Restaurant

Read about our accommodation and food trips in Sagada here:

• Indigenous Handicrafts and Inn
• Pinikpikan Haus
• Strawberry Cafe
• Salt & Pepper Restaurant
• Sagada Brew
• Sagada Lemon Pie House
• Masferre Restaurant
• Bana's Cafe
• Yoghurt House

Resto Review: Tim Ho Wan, SM Megamall

We originally wanted to try out Tim HoWan at Hong Kong but we didn't get the chance while we were there. And since I heard the news that they will be opening a branch here in the Philippines, we then awaited for its opening. Tim HoWan  is really popular so it's no wonder that there will definitely be a long queue to be able to get seated here. You need to be really patient but the wait is not that long because their service is fast but you have to have your whole party present when your name is called to be able to be seated.

As we were seated, we have already decided to order their Big 4 Heavenly Kings: Baked Bun with BBQ Pork (Php 145), Pan Fried Carrot Cake (Php 145), Vermicelli Roll with Pig's Liver (Php 150), and Steamed Egg Cake (Php 85). My husband also ordered several other items on the list he found interesting.

In just 10 minutes or less, our Baked Bun with BBQ Pork (Php 145) was served. It comes in three pieces and my husband immediately went ahead and took a bite not thinking that the stuffing inside was super hot. hehehe The bun was mildly sweet, crunchy on top but soft all over. It reminds me of Coffee Buns. And the filling was just divine, it was sweet and savory and I can definitely understand why this is one of their best seller and why people kept coming back for more of this.

Next came one of my husband's additional orders, their Glutinous Rice with Lotus Leaf (Php 190). The rice was really sticky and tasted like biko and the meat that goes with it was really tender and flavorful. Although not as popular as their pork buns, I would definitely recommend this if you're looking for a rice meal.

The food just kept on coming during the next minutes, I am really impressed with their fast service. I next tasted one of the heavenly kings, their Vermicelli Roll with Pig's Liver (Php 150). It was really hard to take a grip on one of these rolls with chopsticks, I had to fold them to be able to get one. The roll was soft and the pig's liver was bitter as expected but is complemented with vegetables to balance the flavor. This one is just so so for me.

I next tried another of the heavenly kings, their Pan Fried Carrot Cake (Php 145). These carrot cakes are actually made of radish not carrots - carrots are known as white radish in other places thus the name. It also had bits of chorizo. But I don't think I would be ordering this on my next visit, it was quite greasy for me.

We next tried a couple of their steamed dimsum, the Dumpling Teochew Style (Php 120) and the Beef Ball with Beancurd Skin (Php 120). The Dumpling Teochew Style tasted almost the same as their Vermicelli Roll except that it had no Pig's Liver. And their Beef Ball with Beancurd Skin was really meaty and tasty especially when you dip them in their Soy Sauce and mix it with a bit of chili sauce.

And last but not the least, as our dessert we had their Steam Egg Cake (Php 85). It was light and fluffy and tasted buttery. It was a delicious cake indeed.

Our overall experience with Tim HoWan was a delight. All our food were served hot, fast and delicious. We will definitely come back for their Pork Buns. (",)

Sexy Chef 5 day Vegetarian Package

I have managed to gain back the weight I once lost and since I don't have time to go to the gym I decided to try to lose weight through dieting.

To start off my diet, I ordered the Sexy Chef's 5 day Vegetarian Package (Php 1,500). My work schedule is very flexible so I can't accomodate deliveries made with breakfast because they are usually way to early for me - this the reason why I opted for the lunch and dinner package for now.

Day 1
Lunch: Meatless Arroz ala Cubana
I love my first day veggie lunch, it was fulfilling and yummy. My meal had a big serving of brown rice and the viand had green peas, carrots, raisin and crush tofu (I think) smothered in tomato sauce. My only complaint for this meal is that the viand's serving was not proportionate to the amount of rice.

Dinner: Vegetarian Tantanmen
It was my first time to encounter the word "Tantanmen", with a bit of googling I found out that it was a noodle soup. I like the idea that they did not mix the soup with the rest of the ingredients when they delivered it. This way noodles won't get soggy when its meal time.
As I reheated my dinner, the soup smelled of peanuts. I can't quite describe how it tasted but for me it was delicious. I just love the fried tofu included in the soup, it was so tasty.

Unfortunately, I can't really count today as my Day 1 because my husband brought me cake then we later on met with his friends and we ate and drank that night.

Day 2
Lunch: Lentil Pasta Bolognese
Awww... no rice for lunch? =(
At least it's pasta and it's in red sauce too (fave). But how can bolognese be meatless? Their bolognese sauce had a huge serving of green peas, carrots and corn plus they also provided Parmesan cheese to go with it. Once again, they separated the sauce from the pasta when delivered. I really appreciate it that my pasta is not soggy when its time for me to eat them.

Dinner: Tofu of the Sea Bunwich
Now I feel like I'm really on a diet because of this bunwich. I don't know why it is called "Tofu of the Sea" because I did not find anything seafood on it. The tofu stuffing was really flavorful - it had a sweet sour taste and had a little crunch too. I'm not sure if it was pickles or cucumber, but I loved it. The downside to this meal is that the bun was so crumbly that it became messy to eat.

Day 3
I am having several visits to the comfort room today. I am not sure if this is because of what I have been eating with Sexy Chef. I'm not even sure if this is detoxing. Anyways, I checked my weighing scale and I believe a pound or two today. Yipee!

Lunch: Veggie Mongolian Rice Bowl
I am so glad that my lunch today has rice! I just had a very long meeting and this meal is definitely what I need to kick off the tensions. My rice meal had pieces of fried tofu, pechay and bits of corn, bell pepper and shredded carrots (I think). I just love the Mongolian flavors it had.

Dinner: Tofu "Egg" Scramble Burrito
Egg? I thought I ordered vegetarian? Surprisingly, the burrito didn't have egg on it but it was actually tofu coated in curry sauce that made it look like it was egg. Cool! It had soft kidney beans, mushrooms, and green bell pepper which added a bit of crunch to it. The burrito may have looked small but it was a fulfilling meal.

Day 4

Lunch: Tofu "Fish Ball" Afritada with Brown Rice
Tofu again?! I never had this much tofu in a week! hahahaha This time the tofu looked like fish balls but has no fish in it. The tofu balls actually had mushrooms and some greens in it (don't know what really). It was yummy and the afritada sauce had just the right savory and sweet taste. Once again, it was another delicious meal for lunch.

To my fellow readers who kept reading till my day 4 because they are interested to know if this diet works, I am very sorry to disappoint you. Once again, I failed to stick to the system. Me and my husband went out tonight to watch a movie and inevitably I had to eat dinner out with him. Sorry guys... I will keep on writing this post till my day 5 just so you know the type of food they deliver but will not be posting any weight change because it won't be realistic and be unfair to Sexy Chef too.

Dinner: Asian-style Vegetarian Spaghetti (No Shrimp)
I ate Sexy Chef's Veggie Spaghetti on the 5th day as my breakfast. It still smells good after heating it but it did not taste as good. It was plain, a bit bland and did not had much on it - just the usual corn, carrots and peas. Such a disappointment =(

Day 5

Today marks my last Sexy Chef meal and since I am at home with my husband, we ate both lunch and dinner servings together over lunch time.

Lunch: Tofu Satay with Peanut Sauce, Brown Rice and Misono Vegetables
Another tofu meal - now why am I not that surprised. hehehe This time around, their tofu were on a stick and were grilled. The Misono vegetables were crunchy and tasty but tasted like it was buttered. I love their peanut sauce, it was sweet and thick almost like peanut butter.

Dinner: Oriental Fruit Salad with Hoisin Vinaigrette
Their salad had fresh mixed greens and several pieces of grapes and little oranges. The oriental sauce was delicious but I should not have put everything on the salad because soon did I realize that it was too much that my salad was swimming in it. hahahah Had a difficult time tossing the salad since the container was small.

The Verdict

Their food was mostly good except for the Asian Spaghetti. They deliver my food before lunch usually from 10AM to 11AM and I love how they were able to change my delivery address on a day notice since I wanted my Friday delivery to be at home. Their packaging may not be eco-friendly because they had several disposable packaging but I really appreciate how they separate their soups and sauces to retain the ingredients freshness.

I recommend the Sexy Chef 5 day packages for all busy people who are looking for healthy lunch and dinner meals and for those who don't mind eating too many tofu in a week. (",)

If you're interested in this program, log on to http://www.thesexychef.ph/. If you do decide to sign up, please do mention that you were referred by me (Jill Ann Lorenzo) as they can give me a rebate if I refer people. :)