Chocolate Molding Anyone?

I have attended a class about Chocolate Molding in the Castle of Baking and Confectionery Arts last February 13, 2011. This is located in P.Tuazon Cubao Quezon City. For those of you familiar with the area, it is in the structure or building shaped like a chocolate castle. I planned to have chocolate molding for now as a hobby then eventually it might be a source of additional income for us.

The demonstration involves making a simple chocolate lollipop to the more complex 3D structures. Costing and packaging were also explained.  Here are the photos that I have taken during the class.

Here is their website. They have regular posting of classes in case your interested.
http://www.cbcaclasses.com

Now, if only I have the materials... haven't bought them yet.... hahaha

Save the Date: Run United1 2011 (March 6, 2011)

In relation to my new years resolution which is to join at least 3 run for cause event this year, I would like to invite everyone to join this event. This is part of the Runrio Trilogy event held yearly. I already participated in the Condura Skyway Marathon (Run for the Dolphins) which was also held in Bonifacio Global City last February 6, 2011. The Run United1 2011 will be my next goal.

Visit their website to learn more about the Run (http://www.unilabactivehealth.com/rununited2011/about)

LTO Text Service (Hot car?)

I just found out the Land Transportation Office has an SMS messaging service to help check the registration details of a vehicle. I found this thru the LTO website (http://www.lto.gov.ph/) because we are considering buying a second hand car.
Back then, you need to go to an LTO office and fill-out some documents to get some information about  a vehicle but now it is just one text away.

Text the following information to "2600"
LTO<space>Vehicle<space>Plate#
ex: LTO Vehicle ABC123

The response will be:
Plate Number: ABC123
Make: <maker/brand>
Model: <model of the vehicle>
Year: <year of the vehicle>
Color: <color of the vehicle>
Registered Last: <date when the vehicle was last registered>
Has no LTO apprehension  <if it has no violation>
Has no LTO alarm <if it is not a hot car>

It is 2.50 pesos per text message.

I already tried this service and it actually works!

Other services includes
To get requirements for new Non-Professional Driver's License
LTO New NonPro

To get requirements for renewal of Non-Professional Driver's License
LTO Renew NonPro

To get requirements for new student permit
LTO New Student

To get procedures on new registration of Private Vehicles
LTO New Reg Private

To get procedures on renewal of registration of Private Vehicles
LTO Renew Reg Private

Complaints regarding Public Utility Vehicles
LTO Complaint PUV <Plate #> <Complaint>