The more you sip, the more you earn.

Two NEW Starbucks cards are coming: the Lunar New Year Card to usher in the year of the wooden horse and the Valentine's Day Card to celebrate coffee love with someone you like.

On top of the new cool-looking Starbucks Cards, crazy treats are in line for the loyal Starbucks customers. 

1. Rewards with free add-ons
Starting January 9, 2014, you can redeem any Grande handcrafted beverage with up to two (2) free add-ons for every 12 Beverage Stars. Also, together with the one (1) free Grande handcrafted beverage upon registration to a Starbucks Account are two (2) free add-ons.

2. 2014 Starbucks Planner Coupon
The January planner coupon starts the year right with a treat for newly activated Starbucks Cards. Perfect for customers who’d want to own the new seasonal cards!


Customers who activate a NEW Starbucks Card with at least P1,000 during the promo period will receive an additional P100 load. This promo is applicable to activations of Starbucks Cards from January 1 to 31, 2014.

3. Load P500 Promo
From February 1 to 24, 2014, every P500 loaded onto a Starbucks Card will automatically receive one (1) Beverage Star (eg. If you load P1,500 into a Starbucks Card, you will receive 3 Beverage Stars.). This promo applies to newly activated cards and existing cards for reloading.

4. Valentine Cake Treat
Purchase any two (2) of the featured beverages (Asian Dolce Latte and Chestnut Macchiato) of any size with a Starbucks Card will receive one (1) free slice of cake from February 8 to 14, 2014.

The LIMITED seasonal Starbucks cards will be available starting January 12, 2014 up to February 24, 2014 or until supplies last! So what are you waiting for? Mark the promo dates on your calendars and enjoy! 

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Start the Year Right with Starbucks!

First up, I want to greet everyone a Happy New Year! May everyone have a fun-filled year. Now on with the food, beverages and more exciting stuff... 

Starting January 9, Starbucks Philippines will introduce new core food items and snack boxes in the market. 

Dark Chocolate Macadamia Cookie - P65
A buttery, chewy cookie with generous portion of rich and decadent Belgian dark chocolate chunks and chopped macadamia nuts. Definitely a perfect combination with your favorite coffee.

Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookie with Blueberries - P55
A perfect snack for people on the go, this old fashioned oatmeal cookie comes with a sophisticated twist. It is a nutritious cookie packed with sweet-tart blueberries, roasted walnuts and oats.

Veggie Sticks with Blue Cheese Dressing - P110
An assortment of light and crispy celery, carrots, cucumber and jicama with sharp and tangy blue cheese dressing, surely a health treat in a cup!

Grilled Ham and Three Cheese on Italian Country Bread - P170 
A sinfully delicious gooey grilled cheese sandwich with three types of cheese (Emmenthal, Mozzarella and Cheddar melting cheese) and juicy sliced ham with subtly seasoned Italian herbed butter. This is something I would definitely buy on my regular visit to Starbucks.

Perfect Oatmeal - P85
Start the day right with the new warm and hearty steel-cut oatmeal with old-fashioned rolled oats. Starbucks' new oatmeal is 100% whole grain that can be ordered with your choice of brown sugar or agave syrup and dried fruit medley. It’s breakfast just the way you like it!

Couscous Salad, Smoked Tuna Spread with Bagel Chips - P150
A hearty yet healthy couscous salad with beans, corn, walnuts and feta cheese with zesty lemon dill dressing paired with smoky creamy tuna spread with bagel chips. 

Cold Pasta, Chorizo Cheese Spread with Crostini - P150
n appetizing snack box filled with gourmet chorizo spread with crostini and a flavorful cold Mediterranean pasta.

New York Cheesecake with Mocha, Caramel or Strawberry Topping - P120 per slice; P1,250 per whole
A classic cheesecake with rich, creamy and smooth base baked to a golden brown, on a simple graham crust with your choice of mocha, caramel or strawberry for your topping.

Classic Chocolate Cake - P110 per slice; P990 per whole
A perfect combination of buttery caramel fudge and silky smooth chocolate sandwiched between layers of dark chocolate cake and finished with chocolate ganache.

Starbucks delights espresso lovers with the return of the Starbucks Asian Dolce Latte and a new blended variation, the Asian Dolce Frappuccino Blended Beverage, plus a new espresso innovation, Chestnut Macchiato, which can be over ice. The rich flavors of roasted espresso mixed with creamy milk and sweet dolce sauce or chestnut drizzle sauce brings customers the perfect treat this season. 

Don't forget to try all of the new items when it hits the stores starting January 9, 2014. :)

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Starbucks Card: Turn Your Visits into Rewards!

Finally! Starbucks Philippines has officially announced the launch of its iconic Starbucks Card in all Starbucks locations throughout the Philippines. Basically, the Starbucks Card serves as a stored value and loyalty card that offers rewards when you purchase certain Starbucks product at over 210 Starbucks stores in the country.

Starting August 7, 2013, you can get your own Starbucks Card for free by loading the card initially at P300 and use it to earn a Star for ever purchase of any handcrafted beverages, whole bean coffee and Starbucks VIA Ready Brew. You can use the Stars to redeem:

1) Any Grande handcrafted beverages for 12 Beverage Stars.

2) Any 250g of whole bean coffee for every 10 Whole Bean Stars.

3) Any 12-pack Starbucks VIA Ready Brew for every 10 Starbucks VIA Stars.

Whats great about the Starbucks Card is that it is safer and more convenient than cash because, as previously stated, the card can be activated for a minimum of P300 and can be reloaded with money (cash, debit card or credit card) up to the maximum of P10,000 which allows the you to pay your Starbucks favorites without having your wallet on hand. You can protect the balance anytime your card is lost or stolen plus, more rewards also await you when you register through the website below.

The most awaited Starbucks Card will surely make your coffee experience much better! Turn your visits into rewards! For more information, visit www.starbucks.ph/cards

P.S. From August 7 to 9, 2013, when you initially load P1,500 to your Starbucks Card, you will get additional P300 load for FREE!

 

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Fisheye

I recently bought a fisheye filter for my Lumix mirrorless camera, which is actually a gift for myself for turning 23 years old. I am loving my new fisheye. It came with 2 adaptor rings (52-46 and 58-46), a pouch and the filter itself. Below are some of the photos I took so far using my fisheye filter.

I have yet to try my new fisheye with great sceneries so that's something I am looking forward in taking pictures of when I get the chance. :) 



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Flavors of the Season at Starbucks

Starbucks Philippines kicked off the holiday season with a kick off party at Bonifacio Global City last November 3, 2012 to officially welcome the Starbucks Christmas specials, which includes the Limited Edition Starbucks 2013 Panner, Christmas food items and the all-time favorite Christmas beverages! Fun games, live bands, crazy photo booth, raffles, giveaways, buy 1 take 1 on their drinks, 30% off on all tumblers and free taste on all featured holiday items, Starbucks knows how to host one hell of a party!

Christmas is a time to rekindle with your family and friends over feasts and gatherings this holiday season and Starbucks is there to celebrate the Christmas spirit with you through their delicious food and beverages.

ROASTED GARLIC CHICKEN WRAP - PHP150

Tantalize your taste buds with this chewy to crispy pita bread filled with succulent flavorful Italian spices, garlic roasted chicken, sautéed fresh assorted veggies then drizzled with special garlic sauce.

THE DECADENCE CAKE MADE WITH SPLENDA - PHP150/slice and PHP1650/whole

A diabetic chocolate lover’s dream! Layers of sugar-free chocolate sponge cake filled with smooth, creamy and velvety sugar-free chocolate cream filling. Iced with shiny chocolate ganache and finished with a dark chocolate garnish.

CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE CHEESECAKE WITH NESTLE CRUNCH CAKE - PHP140/slice and PHP1450/whole

This cake is a must to make every chocolate and cheesecake lover swoon! The cheesecake is very creamy with the texture of a chocolate truffle - every spoonful melts in your mouth. Added with chopped Nestle Crunch chocolate for an over the top chocolate experience!

CHRISTMAS TURKEY & CHICKEN WITH PEAR CHUTNEY ON CRANBERRY AND WALNUT BREAD - PHP160

A tasty sandwich filled with juicy slices of turkey and chicken breast fillet then spread with irresistible pear chutney on cranberry walnut bread. This is a glorious Christmas treat!

HOLIDAY APPLE GLAZED PORK LOIN ROAST ON JALAPENO CHEESE BREAD - PHP160

Golden and crusty bread with bits of cheddar cheese and jalapeno to add some heat to the sandwich, which contrasts with moist, juicy and flavorful slices of apple glazed pork loin topped with sautéed button mushroom and cheddar cheese to balance all the flavors out.

CHICKEN FAJITA ROLL - PHP95

A classic Mexican recipe with a twist. A bread loaf filled with a generous filling of Mexican flavored chicken breast and mouth-watering, cream cheese. Topped with cheddar cheese, red and green pepper.

DARK CHERRY SILVANA - PHP95

Creamy chocolate butter cream icing with bits of chopped maraschino cherries sandwiched between toothsome crunchy and slightly meringue layers, glazed with Belgian chocolate topped with grated chocolate and finished with a maraschino cherry on top.

WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY COOKIE - PHP60 returning favorite

Big, chunky, chewy and crunchy, this cookie has it all and will draw the crowds with chunky white chocolate, fresh roasted walnuts and chopped dried cranberries. A cookie that is perfect for this season!

PEPPERMINT BROWNIE - PHP80 returning favorite

A tango of fudgy, chewy chocolate brownie and creamy, smooth peppermint cream cheese filling, then topped with chocolate ganache. It is finished with white, red and green chocolate drizzle and small golden beads for a festive look.

GINGERBREAD COOKIE - PHP55 returning favorite

Very traditional this time of the year and they make wonderful gifts as well; the combination of ginger, allspice and cinnamon makes a cookie that is as fragrant as it is delicious.

CHOCOLATE TOFFEE NUT LOAF - PHP60/slice and PHP550/whole returning favorite

Christmas will never be the same without this rich, moist and dense chocolate loaf frosted with smooth chocolate icing and topped with chewy, crunchy toffee. A great Christmas treat for all chocolate lovers!

VANILLA PECAN BUTTERSCOTCH TWIRL - PHP90 returning favorite

No one can resist this warm sweet comforting food. A delicious, light and flaky spiral roll stuffed with aromatic cinnamon and creamy vanilla pastry cream filling topped with roasted pecans drizzled with butterscotch sauce and white chocolate. 

Your favorite holiday beverages --- Toffee Nut Latte, Dark Cherry Mocha and Peppermint Mocha (Tall - PHP155, Grande - PHP165 and Venti - PHP180) --- are back! So what's your flavor of the season for this year to complete your stickers for the Starbucks 2013 Planner? Is it the buttery, sweet flavor of toffee combined with toasted nuts or the irresistible sweet dried dark cherries or the bittersweet chocolate and peppermint flavor?  Whichever you choose, All 3 flavors are perfect for the season and that will surely satisfy your cravings this Christmas! :)

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