Planning to Retire Soon!

If you are planning to retire in the Philippines soon, I suggest you visit several excellent websites on pro's and cons of retiring in the Philippines. However if you want to retire in the provinces, where life is simple, standard of living cheaper, less traffic congestion and pollution, availability of fresh seafood and vegetables compared to the big cities, my island province is the place for you! If this is your first time in my site, welcome. Some of the photos and videos on this site, I do not own. However, I have no intention on the infringement of your copyrights. The photo above is the front yard of Chateau Du Mer- Our Retirement Home in Boac, Marinduque, Philippines

Saturday, May 30, 2026

Persian Cuisine at Alborz, Walnut Creek

Continuing Our Food Adventure Ditas, Carenna And I Had Dinner At Alborz, Persian Restaurant A Few Blocks From THD Last Tuesday, May 26. This Was Also A Celebration Of Carenna Return To Washington DC For Her Summer Job At DOT. In Fall, She Will Start Her Master's Degree At UPenn, Philadelphia, PA.

This Was My First Time To Indulge On Upscale Persian Food. I Love It.

From Alborz

Since 1988, Alborz has been sharing the rich flavors of Persian cuisine with the Bay Area, starting from our roots in East Bay Fremont. Now in Walnut Creek, we continue to honor our heritage with a menu that masterfully blends tradition and innovation. Every dish is thoughtfully crafted using the finest ingredients and cherished family recipes passed down through generations. From tender, marinated kebabs to delicately spiced stews and fragrant saffron rice, each plate reflects our unwavering commitment to authentic Persian flavors and culinary excellence.

Our elegant and welcoming atmosphere is designed to enhance your dining experience, making it ideal for both intimate dinners and grand celebrations. We pride ourselves on delivering impeccable service, ensuring that each guest feels valued and immersed in the warmth of Persian hospitality. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a loyal patron, Alborz promises a memorable journey through the flavors and traditions of Persian gastronomy.

https://alborzrestaurants.com/

Ditas and I took some photos. We ordered 2 Kabob Dishes ( beef and salmon), soup, eggplant appetizer and a dessert. Ditas and I had tea and Carenna had the Turkish Coffee.

The Beef Kabob was so tender, it melts in my mouth

The food was delicious but my favorite was the Eggplant Appetizer

We went to an early dinner on a week day, and we were the only patrons on the main dining area. Later on a couple came in in the Patio Area of the restaurant. However on weekends I am sure the restaurant is busy.

Lastly, My Photo of the Day: Whole Fish Pompano Ditas and I Ordered from Andaman Thai Restaurant Just Recently

In Garlic Sauce- Yummy, indeed!

Lastly, here are five major news items from today’s top U.S. headlines:

Trump’s White House health memo says he remains in excellent health.
A federal judge temporarily blocked the administration’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund.
Texas was cleared to enforce key parts of its migrant arrest law.
SpaceX won a $4.16 billion U.S. Space Force contract for airborne threat tracking.
A chain-reaction bus crash in Virginia killed 5 people and injured more than 40.

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Fruit Trees in the Gardens of Chateau Du Mer

The Mango Tree-I have three varieties in my Garden-The Indian, Guimaras and Carabao Mangoes My caretaker/gardener informed me last month that due to the El Nino drought in Marinduque, two of my Durian trees died in spite of his vigilant watering. One of the tree was attacked by insects that looks like a big fly but yellowish in color that sucks the sap of the seedling. The roots of the other tree was attacked by ants residing in the soil. However, my other fruit trees, the rambutans( 2), the lanzones(2) and the jack fruits ( 2) trees are doing well. The above eight fruit trees were given to me by Retired General Recaredo Sarmiento of Boac and Lucena., about three years ago. General Sarmiento is the “atid” of my wife. “Atid” is the colloquial term for brother. Evidently, Macrine's father, the late Bernardo Jambalos was the Godfather of General Sarmiento during his baptism and comfirmation. Gen Sarmiento's hobby is orchard planting, reforestation and farming. The other fruit trees in my garden are guayabanos, cashew, avocados, starapples, duhats, ates, guavas, mangoes( 3 varieties) and papayas as well as several varieties of bananas . Of the above fruit trees, my favorite is the guayabanos, also known as soursop tree known for its anti-tumor and anti-cancer properties . The following are photos of the fruit trees. The Durian photo is from the web. Note that it almost look like a jack fruit tree, except that the leaves are bigger and shiny. My desire is to have a passion fruit tree in the near future. You are welcome to visit my orchard and flower gardens any time, if perchance you are in the vicinity of The Chateau Du Mer Beach Resort and Conference Center.

The Rambutan Tree and Fruits

The Lanzone Tree and Fruits

The Jack Fruit Tree

The Durian Fruit Tree