Sonya's Secret Garden.
Now a not so secret paradise!
I have heard and read wonderful reviews about this garden in the rolling hills of Tagaytay, Philippines.
Just about an hour away from Manila we reach our much anticipated destination.
Sonya, the owner has carved her own paradise with her trees and flowers. Majestic I tell you!!!
Serene, beautiful, colorful...

She opened her doors to the public Valentine's Day 1998 and since then visitors, both local and foreign, have found their way into the heart of what I love to call...paradise garden.
Enjoy...



The famous Sonya's Secret Salad Dressing


Lunch was served without much delay...
Smell the freshly baked whole wheat sesame bread. You can savor its taste with a variety of homemade toppings and dips. The basil pesto, anchovies, mushroom pate, black olive tapinade, white cheese, bruschette tomato toppings and green peppercorn in olive oil!

The pasta will then be served. Still your choice of ingredients to put into it.
With two kinds of sauces and toppings: sun dried tomato and chicken cream with mango. Topped with ratatouille, salmon belly, shitake mushrooms, black olives, capers and grated parmesan cheese, pepperoncini.


It felt like having a tea party. With the all white table setting, it was like a Wonderland scene...
You will also get a taste of her sweet camote which is just flavored enough. A sinful chocolate cake and banana rolls with sesame and jackfruit.

At a price of Php610, you are getting the best deal around!


I love the place!!! My tarragon tea tasted divine.

If you happen to be in Luzon, it is a must you take the trip up to Sonya's Secret Garden, Cavite!
(very near Tagaytay)

Thank You Boss.
Thank You for the wonderful experience.
Thank You for gardens.
Thank You for beautiful hearts.

You can exhale now...this hasn't turned into a food blog either. HAHAHAH...nor am I aspiring to be the world's greatest chef, or just a chef for that matter. The truth is, I don't cook that much. Although I have to say I do have the desire and passion when I see a good recipe for my kids.
Tssssarrraaaaaannnggggg!
A spaghetti omelet!!!
Delicious! Delicious! Delicious!
Ava found it in the book so we decided it was going to be our Saturday lunch.
Little miss chef Alyssa helped out of course. She has almost gotten the hang of breaking eggs gently, hehehe.
Made just like any other omelet. And as usual, I cheated on the butter that I mixed with the pasta coz the same couldnt be done when I cooked everything on the pan. That's where the butter should be "generous" or else it would be too hard to make the crust. Tricky part was flipping it. I needed help. Flipping the pan was absolutely out of the question. We had to transfer the pasta to another 'buttered' pan to do the other side. It turned out pretty well!
And delicious too!
Crusty outside and creamy inside. But not too creamy, there's no milk in it. Just butter, eggs, salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese and your pasta. Just remember not to go overboard with the pasta though. The egg mixture should be more than your pasta. Mix and cook in portions.


Viola!!! My girls love it!
Bon Apetite!

Thank YOU for our food.