KFC Chaco

     I'm not a picky eater. If there's a new offering from my favorite fast food or restaurant, expect me to try it asap. Like last week, KFC unveiled another item in their food menu that will satisfy my Mexican Food loving heart.

     The brand is always game when it comes to food innovations like the Double Down, Famous Bowl, and Original Crispy Crackling. Now it's time to try another best-of-both-worlds and out of this world product that will make you say "Ay, Caramba!"- THE CHACO!

KFC Chaco

Taste Australia Grapes

     It's harvest season for grapes from the Southern Hemisphere which means the Taste Australia campaign is back to entice customers to try and buy beautiful, sweet and crunchy Aussie grapes. Thanks to the diverse geology and unique micro-climates across Australia, grapes are able to enjoy a long production window from November to May. Rich soils, warm summer days, cool nights, and long daylight hours create grapes with intensified sweetness and an eye-catching red, black or green colour. A top tip when selecting green grapes is to choose a bunch with a golden tint as this means they are sweeter in flavour.

     Did you know Australian table grapes can be eaten straight from the bunch? There’s no need to peel or de-seed, just simply rinse before eating and enjoy the taste of an Australian summer. This means grapes are the perfect addition to kids lunchboxes or a go-to snack at work to re-energize and hydrate active bodies, which is especially helpful when you live a busy lifestyle.

Taste Australia Grapes

Knorr SavorRich Liquid Meaty Seasoning

     Can I call myself a kitchen mom even if I don't know how to cook? I'm not sure if frying and cooking 'tinola' and 'nilaga' will meet the requirements of a certified mom in the kitchen but I'm sure that there are cooking partners that will let you cook like a pro.

     Last Saturday, March 30 at the Greenbelt 3 Open Park, a culinary secret that you can now use at home was unveiled in collaboration with four of Manila’s most sought-after chefs- Knorr SavorRich Liquid Meaty Seasoning. Knorr set-up the Knorr Test Kitchen and featured food from celebrated chefs Nicco Santos of Your Local, Josh Boutwood of Savage and Helm, Happy Ongpauco of Happy Concept Group, and Kalel Chan of Raintree Restaurants.

Knorr SavorRich Liquid Meaty Seasoning

8 Magical Moments That Could Happen to You in 2019

     Who doesn't want a good start? We all want to have a good and smooth start every year that's why making a new year's resolution always tops the list. We are not sure if we can make it happen but trying and doing our best will always give a chance for that thing to work. 

     No matter how good or bad 2018 had been, there’s no denying that we all want something magical to happen this 2019. We’ve got high hopes for the new year to be full of unbelievably amazing surprises in all aspects of our lives — love, family, career, and more. Here are 8 things that are on our bucket list!

8 Magical Moments That Could Happen to You in 2019

honestbee Organic, Fresh, and Healthy Section

     I presume that to stay fit and healthy this year tops your New Year's resolution. It may sound cliche but that's what we always want to do after indulging in sinful foods during the holidays. This year, the no rice, more veggies, and water plus working out three to four times a week will be the new mantra. For those who are still struggling on weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, fret not because honestbee is here to deliver healthy products straight at your doorstep.

     No more excuses this time because honestbee launched its Organic, Fresh, and Healthy category with a selection of the best merchants offering nutritious, healthy, and organic products. Did you know that if you want to lose weight and maintain a toned body, it's always a 70% food and 30% exercise? That's why don't waste your time doing heavy exercise because eating healthily is always the key. Sharing what's in store in this category after the jump.

honestbee Organic, Fresh, and Healthy Section

Making reunions REAL again

     Filipinos are all about family. The mandatory family reunion happens not just once or twice a year, but every chance possible. From Birthdays to graduations all the way to the grand Christmas reunion, family gatherings are always filled with food, catching up, and loads of wholesome family fun. 

     Lately, we’ve seen many changes in traditional family dynamics — from a simple meal to dance numbers by the grandkids. Families are reaching out to friends and relatives abroad through technology. While technology can be used to connect people, it can also become a wall between family members. 

Making reunions REAL again

Cheese Platter Game On with Danes Cheese Ball

     What's one family Christmas tradition that you're excited every year? I bet it's preparing the food you will eat on Christmas Eve. Families all over the world gather to spend the holidays together because there’s nothing like the warmth of home. While no holiday celebration would be complete without family reunions, this is the best time to introduce new and fun traditions to make this holiday season even more memorable than last year’s.

     It’s a tradition that we serve spaghetti and salad on Noche Buena but this year, I’ve decided to make a little twist- instead of preparing pasta and salad, I told my mama to make a small cheese platter for the kids and adults to indulge during and after Noche Buena.

Cheese Platter Game On with Danes Cheese Ball 

Celebrate the Holidays and Parties with Porky Pit

     Mmm, Lechon! The so-called star or main dish for special gatherings like fiesta, birthday, reunion, and the coming holidays! To make an occasion special and one for the books, serving Lechon is a must! But where to buy Lechon especially in Luzon? 

     Great news! No need to travel to Cebu just to get hold of that famous Cebu Lechon. It's now in Manila and Porky Pit of Diancia Trading Inc will give you the best part of Lechon- "Lechon Belly". They are the pioneers of “Cebu Lechon on the Go” or Lechon in a Shawarma. Yes! You don't need to attend a party or gathering because you can now satisfy that Lechon craving as Porky Pit makes it more convenient to eat Lechon on the go. More details why you should celebrate the holidays and parties with Porky Pit :)

Celebrate the Holidays and Parties with Porky Pit

What makes Porky Pit special?

• It offers convenient meals to go.
• Porky Pit has a unique taste that offers customers an easy way to have lunch, merienda, or dinner in one go. 
• No preservatives added. Purely raw ingredients and home-made recipe, follow proper sanitation in preparing and well-trained cook.
• Fresh and new pork belly cut with accredited BFAD supplier.

Celebrate the Holidays and Parties with Porky Pit

Porky Pit Flavors:

1. ALL MEAT SUPREME- best-selling all meat supreme stuffed with Cebu Lechon inside and ultimate toppings such as bacon, ham, and hashbrown. Comes with different sauce flavors that have a unique taste. 

2. CHEESY SUPREME- CHEESYrific cheesy supreme stuffed with Cebu Lechon inside and tasteful hashbrown, different sauce flavors with delicious cheesy dressing. 

3. BACON SUPREME - the newest bacon supreme stuffed with Cebu Lechon inside and mouth watering toppings such as hashbrown and bacon, with different flavors of sauce that would satisfy your bbq taste cravings. 

4. KANI-SUPREME - unique kani supreme stuffed with Cebu Lechon inside and toppings such as cucumber, chopped lechon, hashbrown, and crab stick. Comes with different sauce flavors that have a unique taste. 

Celebrate the Holidays and Parties with Porky Pit

     Want something special, supremely delicious & affordable food for your party? Don't worry #PorkyPitAtYourParty is here for you! Book your special days such as Birthday Party, Debut, Corporate events and many more today! 

Celebrate the Holidays and Parties with Porky Pit

PORKY PIT AT YOUR PARTY PACKAGES:

1. LECHONARMA PACKAGE (can be mixed Lechonarma Veggies and All Meat) 50 pax (4,250) | 100 pax (8,500) | 150 pax (12,750) 

2. LECHONARMA SUPREME PACKAGE (Lechonarma Veggie + All Meat and choose (2) supreme.) 50 pax (5,250) | 100 pax (10,500) | 150 pax (15,750) 

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     Visit Porky Pit at these branches: 3rd Level SM City San Mateo, 2nd Level SM City Novaliches and SM Center Muntinlupa.

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Where to Eat In Lucban, Quezon the Korean Way? Dun-ai!

     "E di sa Dun-ai"!!! Prolly you've heard this or don't. But for Lucbanins (native of Lucban, Quezon Province), the expression 'doon ai'/'dun-ai' means doon or there when someone asks the question "where?". So when someone asks you "where to eat in Lucban the Korean Way? The no-brainer answer is Dun-ai! Yes, at Dun-ai Hotel and Restaurant.

     Dun-ai Hotel and Restaurant is a local lodging and restaurant located across Kamay ni Hesus. It started its operation last 2017 as a hotel to accommodate guests traveling to Lucban, Quezon for the purpose of visiting Kamay ni Hesus- a healing church founded by Fr. Joey Faller that serves as a pilgrimage site for everyone who wants to repent, give thanks and pray for healing. For more information visit their official website Kamay Ni Hesus.

Where To Eat in Lucban, Quezon the Korean Way? Dun-ai!

Product Review: Sunnywood Harvester's Rice + Crab Maki Recipe

     Rice is the staple food of the Filipinos and we are blessed because our country can produce different variants of rice that we eat for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Don't get me wrong, (because of the recent news on rice hoarding) but long before the time our country is indeed gifted in this department. 

     Speaking of rice, there's one brand that I recently discovered and been eating for weeks now. Sunnywood Harvester's Rice has Sinandomeng and Dinorado variant as well as colored specialty rice. I presume that you've seen this brand in the supermarket but you opted to buy the brand with a lower price tag. Let me share some trivia why you need to buy rice from a trusted brand and a simple international recipe using an alternative ingredient from Sunnywood Harvester's Rice:)

Product Review: Sunnywood Harvester's Rice + Crab Maki Recipe
The family who loves eating rice together by Tom Wang/Shutterstock

Bounty Fresh OctoberFresh World Chicken and Egg Day 2018

     Egg or chicken? Chicken or egg? Whichever comes first, I'm sure that everyone loves both! I presume you've seen a teaser weeks ago about Chicky and her missing egg. It took social media by storm with all the guessing as to what happened to Chicky's Egg.

     Last October 12, 2018, the egg was found just in time for the World Chicken and Egg Day celebration. Bounty Fresh, the leading Philippine-based farm-to-market poultry producer is at the forefront of the celebration that was held at the TriNoma Activity Center. It was a day full of fun and surprises because of the deals and promotion plus a giveaway of P100,000 cold cash to the lucky raffle draw winner.  

Bounty Fresh OctoberFresh World Chicken and Egg Day 2018

Get to Know US Dehydrated Potatoes

    Who here loves to eat mashed potatoes? It's one of the staples that's easy to make if you want alternative carbs that are healthy and flavorful. But did you know that when making mashed potatoes, you can use U.S. dehydrated potatoes instead of fresh potatoes?

     US Dehydrated potatoes are a true blue US product made from premium, high-quality potatoes.

Know More About US dehy

Restore Kids' Energy with Potatoes USA

     My son loves fries and this gives him energy especially in times that he needs a quick snack in between school programs. This is great since potatoes are a good source of carbohydrates. However, we always find alternative ways to prepare his favorite veggie so he won’t get used to eating it just fried.

     As parents, we need to make sure that our kids are getting healthy and staying fit throughout the school year and I’m sharing here with you the reasons why you should start adding more potatoes in your kid’s diet.

Restore Kids' Energy with Potatoes USA

Go Double, Go Smart with Goya Double Hazelnut Spread + Recipe

     Making smart choices is a life skill that one must develop in order to set long-term goals. As a stay at home mom, being smart in all aspects of living makes life easy and sustainable. I don't need to be perfect, I just need to make smart decisions when it comes to important aspects of my mommy life: my family's health, proper education of my son, a healthy relationship inside our home, and the growth of each family member as a whole.

     Speaking of family's health, I always make sure to incorporate smart choices in the grocery stuff we buy and the food that we eat. I've mastered three simple hacks in grocery shopping that I'll be sharing after the jump. I also discovered a product that fits in one of the categories- Goya Hazelnut Double Spread.  

Go Double, Go Smart with Goya Double Hazelnut Spread + Recipe
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Feature: Star Margarine App-My Star Kid Adventure

     When I was a kid, my grandmother would always tell me to sleep early and eat nutritious food so that I will grow healthy and tall. The default height increasing vitamin in our house is Star Margarine. I always see her mixing a tablespoon of the yellow colored spread in our rice or in my pandesal.

     I miss my grandmother, looking back at the past, methinks they are really doing their best to give everything that we need in order to grow happy and healthy. Life is so simple back then compared to a complicated life we have now. Modern technology is already a part of our lives and kids these days are so into gadgets and gaming consoles that in some situations, it hinders important aspect of their childhood- healthy eating habits and brain development. BUT, I discovered an app that will show you the brighter side of technology- learning while having fun with Star Margarine App- My Star Kid Adventure!

Feature: Star Margarine App-My Star Kid Adventure

MAYA Hotcake Art Easy and Fun Recipes

     Our default snack is hotcake and everyone in the family loves eating this easy to make flat cake for breakfast, lunch or dinner! We always buy our premix ingredients at the grocery and the default brand is MAYA Hotcake Mix that is so easy to make that's why preparing them can be as much fun as eating them. Eating hotcake can brighten up any day. With a little imagination and a few additional ingredients that you can find at home, you can quickly transform your typical breakfast staple into art, from animal shapes and birthday cakes! 

   It's time to add more fun and flavor to your hotcakes with #MAYAHotcakeArt with these three quick and super simple ideas, then feel free to dream up your own designs! With MAYA, your hotcakes will be mouth-watering and delicious, no matter how you prepare them! They’re super easy to do at home—and you can win P20,000 worth of MAYA products if you try them!

MAYA Hotcake Art Easy and Fun Recipes

McDonald’s McSpicy is Back!

     I'm one of those who will exchange something just for chillis. Kidding aside, with the rise of its price in the market, I will just settle to one of my favorite McDonald's offering- the McSpicy! Wait no further as McDonald's spices up your day as it brings back the well-loved McSpicy -- in Original and Garlic Parmesan flavors!

     Available for a limited time only, McSpicy is just what you need to pique your taste buds. Imagine a thick, juicy cutlet of fiery hot crispy chicken topped with creamy mayo and fresh lettuce, ensconced between toasted sesame seed buns. 

McDonald’s McSpicy is Back!

     For an added punch, McSpicy also brings back the crowd-favorite Garlic Parmesan flavor, a mouthwatering chicken sandwich that’s spiced just right and smothered with delicious garlic parmesan sauce. Garlic Parmesan McSpicy amazingly combines sweet, tangy, and spicy in one sizzling hot bite that will keep you asking for more. 

     To add a kick to your McSpicy, enjoy it with Honey Butter Shake Shake Fries (that’s also making a comeback!) by upgrading your McSpicy meal. 

     McSpicy in Original and Garlic Parmesan will be available starting September 14, during regular hours and across all McDonald’s restaurants nationwide. You can also order via McDelivery by logging on to www.mcdelivery.com.ph!

     Whether you’re out for a quick snack or you want a meal to share with friends, McDonald’s McSpicy will surely give you the kind of spice you want. 

What are you waiting for? Grab it while it’s hot, and share with us how the McSpicy spiced up your day! 

For more information, visit www.mcdonalds.com.ph

Like them on  Facebook: McDo.ph

Follow them on Twitter or Instagram: @McDo_PH 

Robinsons Supermarket Freshtival 2018

     This July, shoppers are in for everyday healthy treats as Robinsons Supermarket celebrates the month-long Freshtival, offering exciting discounts, freebies, special offers, and rewards on fresh items in all outlets nationwide.

Robinsons Supermarket’s Freshtival 2018
A cooking demonstration showed the audience how to make kid-friendly dishes with a healthy twist.

Feature: Akrotiri Modern Eurasian Cuisine

     I'm not a picky eater that's why when there's a new restaurant offering unique dishes, trust me I will exert extra effort to visit the place and try what's on the menu. I presume you've already heard that some restaurants offer a fusion of dishes from east and west. This time, a fine dining restaurant offers a fusion of Eastern and southeastern European food that will entice a foodie's taste buds. Enter Akrotiri Modern Eurasian Cuisine

     Last June 1, I had the privilege to attend the Akrotiri VIP Bloggers' Night and got to try almost all the food offerings on their menu. I have a few favorites and I will tell you more about them below. But first, know more about Akrotiri and why they landed here to bring the best of modern Eurasian cuisine below :)

Feature: Akrotiri Modern Eurasian Cuisine

Jack ‘n Jill Plushies at Toys “R” Us

     This bed weather calls for a hearty meal, a movie marathon, and someone to hug and cuddle. But wait, there's one little cutie to cuddle and that's the plushie toy from Jack 'n Jill and Toys "R" Us.

    You can now score one or all of the Jack ‘n Jill cuddly collectibles, created exclusively by Toys“R”Us Philippines.

Jack ‘n Jill Plushies at Toys “R” Us