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Today’s house-meal was Crispy Pork Binagoongan (crispy pork with shrimp paste) and sauteed bean sprouts. Yum! Both dishes are fairly easy to cook when you have the complete ingredients. Ivan fried the meat with ground pork fat…I was surprised how the solid pork fat liquefied and turned into cooking oil after about an hour of cooking. Our lunch turned out great and I ate a cup of rice :( Searching for hydroxycut reviews now to aid my diet, hahahaha!!!
You’re not alone if you’re excited about the new crop of Brazilian churrascaria restaurants coming to cruise ships.
Royal Caribbean CEO Adam Goldstein writes on his blog this week that pre-bookings for the churrascaria eatery planned for the line’s soon-to-debut, 5,400-passenger Allure of the Seas have taken off since it was announced in late August.
Unveiled at a media preview of Allure at the STX Europe yard in Finland, the meat-focused eatery — dubbed Samba Grill — has quickly become the third most popular venue on the vessel for pre-bookings, Goldstein says.
The heat is on as the 12 finalists for SM Hypermarket’s Super Chef challenge go head to head in the four final rapid-fire final rounds that will determine who will be hailed as the SM Hypermarket Super Chef.
Catch the 12 SM Superchef Challenge finalists at Asian Food Channel this August!
Initially, 60 participants, composed of housewives, culinary students and instructors, call center agents, kitchen crew members, restaurant owners, bankers, and retirees had faced off in live cooking challenges. The 12 participants who beat out their competitors time and again are now under even more pressure as the pool of participants becomes ever smaller. To make the competition more intense, the challenges will be televised over the Asian Food Channel.
Celebrate the rich and unique flavors of Thailand as Marriott Hotel Manila brings the best of Thai in partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Embassy of Thailand and Thai Airways.
Thailand's famous Pad Thai
One of the Asia’s most favorite cuisines, Thai food has been gaining popularity worldwide with its worth relishing tastes. For the whole month of August, satisfy your taste buds with a delicious showcase of authentic Thai dishes by Thai chef Thanathorn Krobsuay flown all the way from one of the most contemporary Marriott properties in Asia, the JW Marriott Bangkok. A Thai local himself, chef Krobsuay shares his sophisticated style and expertise in Thai cooking which never fails to mesmerize guests and capture the palates of discerning gourmands.
You could also bring home the Flavors of Thailand as Chef Thanathorn conducts a free cooking class on August 12 at 2:30pm. Slots to the class are free by simply reserving at the Marriott Café reception and presenting a receipt.
In addition, diners who avail of the Flavors of Thailand buffet also get a chance to win a pair of roundtrip tickets to Thailand courtesy of the Thai Airways and Tourism Authority of Thailand. The prize trip includes a three-night stay with breakfast at the Rennaisance Koh Samui Resort and Spa Thailand.
The Flavors of Thailand will be available during lunch and dinner at PHP 1,350 nett for adults and PHP675 nett for children, while Sunday Brunch is at PHP 1,650 nett. Children below 12 get in for half the price and children below 6 get in for free.
Marriott Café is located at the Ground Floor of Marriott Hotel Manila. For more information and reservations, call (632)988-9999 or visit www.marriott.com/mnlap.
Below are some quick weight loss diet methods that have gained buzz in various media channels worldwide.
Atkins Diet: Severely restricts carbohydrates, allows a lot of protein and fat, and encourages meat, poultry, fish, eggs, cheese and low-carb vegetables.
Lemon Detox Diet: No solid food for up to 10 days and live on a juice of lemon juice, maple syrup and cayenne pepper. Detoxers must also drink a litre of sea salt water every morning and a detox tea each night.
Cabbage Soup Diet: Involves eating as much of the soup as possible, incorporating a different solid food each day, including milk with bananas, steak and fruit.
Grapefruit Diet: Based on the theory that the enzymes will make you lose weight,dieters eat half a grapefruit before meals.
Gabriel Method: A “non diet” approach to weight loss that uses the power of the mind through visualisation and positive thinking to turn off the body’s “fat switch”.
(Source: New Zealand Herald)
Some people (even popular Hollywood celebrities) have attested to these diets. However, it is still best that one seek advise from professional health care experts for a suitable weight loss method that will fit your body.
Finally, a real promo for real men!
Cell phones and other gadgets are cool prizes to win but for tough guys, nothing beats those that involve two of their interests: women and wheels. That’s why Colt 45 – the strong beer for real men – is now giving men nationwide a chance to live out their dreams.
The “Colt 45 Vava-Vroom Real Man Promo” is giving away the chance for one winner to go on a weekend getaway in Boracay with dreamy Cristine Reyes and another winner to drive home a dream 4×4 tough truck – tax free!
Joining is easy: simply collect ten (10) Colt 45 silver crowns, enclose in an envelope with a piece of paper with your name, birth date, contact number, email address, home address and signature on it and drop it at any 2Go outlet. Draw date will be held on September 30, 2010.
All real men out there would definitely find this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity hard to resist. So hurry and send as much entries as you can to up your chances!
Look forward enjoying Californiaberry in more locations with the opening of new branches. The first provincial branch currently operating in Gaisano Mall Davao is surprisingly receiving warm reception since it started operations. Another recently opened De La Salle University branch in Taft not only offering students an exciting dessert treat, but its also shaping itself as a social gathering place because of the sleek and comfortable store design, an inviting venue for patrons to linger.
Soon to hit the South in August is at Iloilo, the very first yogurt store in the city. Franchisee couple Mr. Reginald and Annabelle Mocling never doubted that opening a branch in SM Iloilo is going to be a great success. “Californiaberry’s fast expansion is good gauge for product patronage. When my wife and I went to Manila, we were at that time on a look out for a business and we got to try Californiaberry–instantly liking its refreshing taste and flavors. From then on, we studied about its potential if we bring it in our hometown”, said Reginald. Since Californiaberry non-fat frozen yogurt opened its first flagship store in Silver City Ortigas, it started taking the franchising scene by storm and growth was unstoppable. Currently, the company is operating 14 stores in Metro Manila with one provincial branch in Davao.
Set to open new branches in Sta. Lucia Grand Mall Cainta, Ateneo Katipunan, Festival Mall Filinvest Alabang, UST Manila, Waltermart Makati, SM Fairview, SM Novaliches, and SM Davao, fro-yo proves to be not just another fad. Francorp, a worldwide leader in franchise development and consulting awarded Californiaberry in 2009 as the fastest growing franchise store in the country with a profitable turn out.
Despite major hurddles, marketing Director Kirkland Whang says, “Blending fresh and healthy yogurt with a cool place to hang out is what makes Californiaberry popular– designed comfortably to mingle with friends with a leisurely experience for surfing the net for free, since most stores offer free wifi.”
For more information, check out www.californiaberry.net and follow us on facebook, search: CALIFORNIABERRY and be updated with the latest promotions and freebies. For inquiries about franchising, call (632) 470-1835 or email franchise@californiaberry.net
Spain has always been known as an incredible tourist spot. All over the country there are a large number of events that draw tens of thousands of people annually to witness the culture, modern nightlife, and age old traditions of the Spanish. However, there is one celebration that is renowned above all others: San Fermin.
San Fermin is a festival that is held each year in Pamplona, a small city in Navarre. Beginning on the 6th of July, the afternoon Opening Ceremony draws a huge crowd around Town Hall, where the Pamplona party kicks off with the firing of a small rocket called the “chupinazo”, then leads into a huge celebration with live music, champagne, and plenty of dancing. But that is only the first day of the festival, and from then until the Closing Ceremony (14th July) there are a number of activities and events to enjoy.
The most well known and exciting events of the San Fermin festival is the Bull Run. This is a daily spectacle, and every morning a collection of bulls are run through the streets to the local arena, but the real excitement of this morning stampede comes from the many people who choose to run alongside them.
Here in the Philippines, Tapella Restaurant brings San Fermin in Manila with a twist. Tapella won’t have any opening ceremony around the town hall and definitely no bulls to run with, but a huge evening celebration of wine buffet paired with tapas , dancing and a lot of free items awaits you. Just come anytime on July 09 and dine in your all-white attire and you will be surprised with a free glass of wine, free chistorra sausage and a free redkerchief too.
“The feast of San Fermin is very well known not only in Spain but in the whole world. It’s a tradition that all the participants had wear traditional white pants and shirts with a red neckerchief tied at the front that’s why we would like to invite our guest to come in white on this day to feel the celebration and we are giving away glass of wine and sausage”, said Executive Chef- Alexandra Cacho.
Head to Tapella for the San Fermin festival, and have the time of your life at one of the world’s most famous celebrations. Tapella is open daily from 11am until 12mn. Located at Ground Level of Greenbelt 5. For more information or reservations, call 7572710 and 7572711.
OAK BROOK, Ill. – In collaboration with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and as a precautionary measure, McDonald’s USA today issued a voluntary recall of its four Shrek Forever After™ glassware recently offered in its U.S. restaurants. Customers should stop using the glasses and visit www.mcdonalds.com/glasses beginning June 8 for instructions on how to return them and get a refund.
Refunds for these glasses will begin on June 8
McDonald’s safety standards are among the highest in the industry and the company has a strong track record. To be clear, the glassware was evaluated by an independent third-party laboratory which is accredited by the CPSC, and determined to be in compliance with all applicable federal and state requirements at the time of manufacture and distribution. However, in light of the CPSC’s evolving assessment of standards for cadmium in consumer products, McDonald’s determined in an abundance of caution that a voluntary recall of the Shrek Forever After glasses is appropriate.
“When the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission approached McDonald’s about cadmium in their current movie-themed drinking glasses, the company responded quickly, agreed to cooperate fully and acted on the side of caution,” said Scott Wolfson, Director of the Office of Information and Public Affairs, CPSC. “The glasses have far less cadmium than the children’s metal jewelry that CPSC has previously recalled.”
McDonald’s has a longstanding, cooperative relationship with the CPSC, and continues to follow their lead as testing protocols and new scientific information becomes available.
The Shrek Forever After glassware was offered in four glass designs at McDonald’s restaurants beginning May 21. The four designs include Puss n’ Boots, Shrek, Princess Fiona and Donkey. Customers can get instructions to return the glassware and request a refund by visiting www.mcdonalds.com/glasses beginning June 8. Customers can also call McDonald’s toll-free number at 1-800-244-6227. Previous McDonald’s promotional glassware is not involved in the recall.
LOUISVILLE, KY – America has spoken and the Colonel listened. The wildly popular KFC Double Down™ is going to remain on the KFC menu past May 23, when the “Limited Time Only” promotion for KFC’s first-ever bunless chicken sandwich was scheduled to end.
While the launch of the unique Double Down created unprecedented buzz for the brand, it also received a warm reception from KFC customers. Later this month, KFC will sell its 10 millionth Double Down. As a result of this continuing demand, Double Down fans will be able to keep enjoying the sandwich for an extended time period at participating KFC locations.
“This truly is an example of ‘popular demand,’” said Javier Benito, executive vice president of marketing and food innovation for KFC. “Our plans were to feature the product only through May 23, but millions of Double Down fans have spoken and we won’t disappoint them. You’ll continue to be able to get the Double Down at KFC this summer.”
The one-of-a-kind Double Down features two thick and juicy boneless white meat chicken filets (Original Recipe® or Grilled), two pieces of bacon, two melted slices of Monterey Jack and pepper jack cheese and Colonel’s Sauce. And no bun, of course.
Even before the product was officially introduced on April 12, public and media interest in the Double Down reached a fever pitch. Once the Double Down hit the market, it quickly became an online sensation, with Double Down fans blogging and posting videos and photos of themselves enjoying the product.
“We’ve really never seen anything like it,” added Benito. “From real-time Twitter reviews and YouTube videos of people eating the sandwich to Facebook fan pages and Flickr photo albums, the Double Down has become a social media sensation.”
The Double Down contains 540 calories, similar numbers to many of the burgers available at fast food restaurants today. The Double Down is also available in a grilled version, which checks in at 460 calories. For fat, cholesterol, sodium and other nutritional content for the Double Down or other KFC products, visit www.kfc.com/nutrition.
SM Hypermarket has launched the latest and greatest edition of its Super Chef series by turning it into a reality show – think Iron Chef meets American Idol meets Survivor.
Super Chefs is open to anyone who can cook, be they housewives, carinderia owners, culinary school students or professional chefs. The competition is divided into three stages: 1) audition; 2) elimination; and the 3) grand finals.
The Super Chefs grand finals will be aired on the Asian Food Channel and hosted by Chef Tristan Encarnacion.
To get qualified for the audition round, interested participants just need to present a P1,000 single or accumulated purchase from any SM Hypermarket inclusive of the sponsors’ product together with your cooked dish on the submission day. Throughout the competition, their creations will be judged by celebrities like Winnie Cordero and the country’s top chefs like Reggie Aspiras, to ensure that only the best survive.
The grand winner of the SM Hypermarket Super Chefs will get to take home a kitchen showcase worth P100,000 and go on a 4-day all-expense-paid trip to Singapore for a culinary training. Runner-ups will also win a P50,000, P25,000, P15,000 or P10,000 SM gift certificates.
The contest runs from May to July 2010. For details, visit any SM Hypermarket branch, log on to www.smhypermarket.com, or like Super Chefs on Facebook.
SM Hypermarket Super Chefs 2010 is sponsored by Unilever Foodsolutions, Nestle, San Remo, Purefoods, Selecta, Kraft Miracle Whip, Cheez Whiz, Eden Cheese, Mccormick, Lee Kum Kee, Kikkoman soy sauce, Clara Ole and San Miguel Beer.
Straight out of the British pubs, two world-class beers are now set to invade Manila!
Fuller’s Beer, makers of London Pride and ESB and UK’s top selling & award winning premium ales, boasts of an award-winning range of beer that will give the local pub culture a spin.
Bringing the famous British brand to the Philippines is Topshelf Brew Corporation, headed by Mr. Neil Bernardo. “Even the most formidable beer reviewers rate Fuller’s London Pride with maximum points. Since it’s finally here, a bar can’t afford to not have it on the shelf.”
He continues, “and the best part of it all is that we have positioned these beers at affordable prices so that we can all enjoy 200-year old multi-awarded beers everyday!” says Bernardo who acquired the exclusive distributorship for Fuller’s Beer in the country.
With its home base at The Reserve Liquor Lounge & Sushi Bar in Ortigas, Pasig, expats and beer-loving Filipinos will also be able to enjoy these famous ales at all the top bars. This multi-awarded British beer is known for its caramel and butterscotch notes that end in a zesty, citrus tingle on the tongue. Fuller’s London Pride is bound to be the cosmopolitan beer drinkers’ choice reviving the city’s bar scene.
For inquiries, please contact Mr. Neil Bernardo at 0917-8379192 or Tyrone Corcuera at 0908-8888893.
On Mom’s very special day, treat her to an elegant brunch at Delifrance!
For Php299, indulge her with the savory first course of Frittata with Stuffed Tomato, followed by the sweetly satisfying Blueberry Pancakes with Frankfurter and Fruit Plate. Each set is served with a Mimosa Mocktail and Bottomless Coffee.
This offer is availabe only on May 9, 2010, from 10 AM to noon at selected Delifrance branches: Alabang Town Center (807-5022), Greenhills Theater Mall (722-2456), C5 Libis (687-2549), Mall of Asia (556-0562), Roosevelt (721-1284), Robinsons Place Manila, and UN Avenue (523-5555).
Due to limited seating, reservations will be accepted. Visit www.delifrance.com.ph for more information.
Congratulations to Melissa Rose Hizon Alvarez for winning the Paramore Live in Manila Official Shirt c/o Little Asia Restaurant!
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Congrats to Melissa Rose Hizon Alvarez!
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I will contact you within the day via Facebook to ask for your shirt size. Your shirt may be claimed at any of the following Little Asia Restaurant Branches: Tomas Morato, Promenade Greenhills, or The Venice McKinley Hill.
Paramore Live in Manila Official Shirt
Thank you so much to all (160 people) who joined this simple raffle! :)
The coconut king does it again.
Mr. Sing Tiu of Atson-Tropicana Food Products, Inc. is still ahead in the coconut industry with his undying efforts to come up with the latest innovations derived from the fruit. One of his latest coconut based product is the casein-free coconut milk powder that is a best substitute for milk especially for children with autism.
Casein free coconut milk powder doesn’t have caseinate as an emulsifier, as some consumers do not like cow’s milk the company came up with a healthy alternative. It is what customers can consider a food with complete and balanced nutritional values.
“We have chosen coconut to be our base raw material because coconut contains medium chain triglyceride which is similar to breast milk. The fruit is also considered by USFDA to be Generally Regarded As Safe (GRAS), shared by Mr. Tiu when asked for his motivations in coming up with these healthy products derived from coconut.
The coconut king’s best selling coconut product is the coconut milk in aseptic form, this is also used to replace cow’s milk.
Other latest coconut innovations from Atson-Tropicana includes Coconut water sports drink Coconut with complete nutrient formulation, Coconut with complete nutrient for diabetes, Coconut mouth freshener, and Coconut nasal spray.
“We market our product through od fairs such as the International Food Exhibition Philippines (IFEX). We have been joining IFEX Philippines since it started and we continuously support the trade fair for it’s a cost-effective medium to meet more buyers and clients locally and globally. We expect to meet more prospective buyers in this year’s edition,” Mr. Tiu added.
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