QCTs on 2010 Christmas Parade & A Winner

Happy New Year To All! Now I look back on my first holiday as a wannabe entrepreneur with many lessons tucked under my belt, knowing that there is still so much learning to do. My "Aha!" certificate adorned with the burns on my fingers and arms, migraine episodes, aching back and liniment applications from the hubby (who by the way now has bragging rights to being aGgC's VEDME (Very Expensive Delivery and Marketing Executive).
Most memorable as well - my rediscovery of Divisoria and it's many reasonably (read: cheap) priced goods, the myriad smells, shapes and textures that make you want to walk through its crowded alleys from the Juan Luna entrance. The crush of humanity on the street nonchalantly moves past the crumbling facade of an art deco-style building in the heart of Divi. Amazingly, Hongkong-style high-rises are being built in the district's other side where malls are sprouting (too many rags - all from China?), threatening to crush the common man's spirit and Divi's unique accesorias.  
Through it all, I am quite excited about the many possibilities and opportunities this 2011 - do share the ride with me!

In the meantime, so glad to post some photos of the Quality Coffee Treats for Christmas2010 (courtesy of my unofficial photographer and social networking mentor - my son Dos). AND TO ANNOUNCE - WITH MUCH GLEE(K) - THAT MY SISTER CORA BEAT EVERYONE IN THE HOLIDAY'S WHO&WHAT CONTEST.

  But as February follows January, I see the sky turning red...I am on to another experiment to produce a Haiku of Cool Yums for the country's next riotous non-holiday - Valentine's Day!
Stay cool Valentinos and Valentinas, Cool eats are coming your way! Ciao...