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GRILLA Filipino Cuisine - A Casual Filipino Family Restaurant

Filipinos are well-known for hospitality and family gathering. We always serve Filipino dishes and we are proud of it. I love to cook Western and Italian Dishes but nothing can compare to our own  Filipino cuisine. So, I was glad to receive an invite to dine in this casual Filipino family restaurant, Grilla in Pasay City. It's time for the Kitchen Mom to savor our own local cuisine  Grilla Filipino Cuisine is a specialty casual Filipino family restaurant. They started their first branch in Antipolo in 1998 and in 2016 they opened their new store in SM MOA by the Bay. It started as one of the popular drinking and dining destination but the management decided to tweak its image to become more family friendly. Grilla Filipino Cuisine offers new local dishes and foreign-inspired barbeques. Their concept and ideas are all original such as " Buckets of Beer' and Grilla Feast. They also represent a wide choice of authentic Filipino Dishes fr

Staycation at Madison 101 Hotel + Tower

If  are looking for a nice and cozy place  to stay in the heart of Quezon City, Madison 101 Hotel and Tower is the right place for you. I've been telling my friends, readers and co- bloggers that I'm going to focus on doing more reviews about travel, food, restaurant, hotel and resorts. To start my 2017 goals for my blog. The Kitchen Mom goes to Ouezon City for a 2 days and 1 night staycation at the Madison 101 Hotel and Tower Our Room We stayed in a Deluxe Room which has twin beds,  perfect for family of four approximately  2 adults and 2 kids. Our room was located at the 9th floor of the hotel which gave us the opportunity to have the view of Manila area while having a room massage The room is equipped with - personal fridge - electric kettle - Cable TV - WiFi The Shower Room and Toilet   is one of the 1st thing I check whenever we visit or stay in a place. It has been a part of my morning ritual to take 15-30 minut

5 Best Hotels to Celebrate Valentine's Day

Excited for Valentine's Day  lovelies? I don't pay much attention during Valentine's Day. If my husband give me box of chocolates and bouquet of flowers or just his smile, I'm still thankful and feel loved. He usually give me something that I always love to receive and for sure most of you knows what is it . .  but i think  I was really unfair to him. That's why I decided to check nice hotel for Valentine's Day! So if you want to surprise your love one. Your wife/girlfriend, your hubby/boyfriend or the person dear to you. Here are my Best Top 5 Hotel recommendation for you to visit or celebrate Valentine's Day.   Romantic Staycation at Madison 101 Hotel + Tower  Package: ◾ Ruby Surprise Php 5740.00 Overnight stay in a Double Deluxe Room for 2, Balloon setup, Half dozen rose bouquet, Name balloon setup ◾ Sapphire Surprise Php 8500.00   Overnight stay in a King Deluxe Room for 2, Balloon setup, A dozen rose bouquet, Name

Celebrating Chinese New Year 2017 with Good Life " Flavors of Fortune'

Hi lovelies! How's your new year? How did you celebrate the Chinese New Year 2017. My family and I celebrated the Chinese New Year by attending the 2 day event of the Good Life  "Flavors of Fortune" It's an auspicious celebration filled with colorful tradition and lavish festivities. Goodlife is one of the leading Asian food brand and they celebrate Year of the Rooster by having a 2 day  Chinese New Year festival that started last January 27 to January 28 held at the Robinson Place Manila Midtown Atrium. Good Life - 'Flavors of Fortune' center on sharing joyful moments with family and friends sharing good foods. " Good Life aims for a holistic festivity that promotes a fortune-filled life, which includes fusion of good foods, good relationship and a good disposition in life. We want to joyfully share with the rest of Filipinos the best of Chinese cuisine through our Asian food line Good Life" says Fly Ace Corporation General

Marriott Manila Spreads Bounteous Luck this Year of the Fire Rooster

Treasure and Tradition In celebration of the biggest festival in the Chinese Lunar calendar, Marriott Manila ushers in the Year of the Fire Rooster with a chest box filled with three traditional delicacies: Tikoy (Nian Gao), Radish Cake (Lo Bak Go), and Taro Cake (Wu Tao Gao).  Executive Chinese Law Wui Wing made sure these delicacies are prepared in the most flavorful and authentic way. The round-shaped 750-gram Tikoy, with a classic sweet taste symbolic to the Chinese culture as it means “higher year”, attracts wealth and luck throughout the year. Likewise, the 500-gram radish and taro cake slices are made using prime ingredients from Hong Kong. These cakes signify good fortune and prosperity. The elegant red oriental box—whether shared to others as it symbolizes an abundance of luck and prosperity, or placed at the center of your New Year celebration—is available for only Php 1,388 at Marriott Café Bakery, Crema, and the newly-opened Man Ho Chinese restaurant. Ma

Dine, Drink, and Be Pampered Like Ms. Universe at Marriott Hotel Manila

Are you confidently beautiful with a heart? If you are, mark your calendars because as early as January 16, you can dine, drink, and be pampered like a beauty queen at Marriott Hotel Manila! A Taste of the Universe at Marriott Café Have a taste of the best cuisines the universe has to offer at Marriott Café. In addition to the splendid array of food in its numerous stations, Marriott Café is offering a taste of the countries that brought home the coveted crown: Mexico’s grilled skirt steaks with tortilla and guacamole, Angola’s arroz de coco e papaia with piri-piri marinated shrimps (rice with papaya and coconut milk), USA’s Texas style BBQ ribs with Mac and Cheese, Venezuela’s Chivo en Coco (goat in coconut stew with rice and fried plantains), Colombia’s Tamales with Hogao (marinated pork wrapped in corn meal with Colombian tomato salsa), and Philippines’ Binacol (chicken soup cooked in tamarind and coconut juice). Great conversations with your family, friends, or busin

Protect Your Kids From Mosquito Borne Diseases

Mosquitoes can be found in tropical areas. My daughter was also hospitalized because of Dengue, a mosquito borne disease.That's why I become more vigilant when it comes to mosquitoes. Aside from Insect Repellent Lotion I also use mosquito patch. Thinking of ways on how you can protect kids from mosquito borne diseases such as Zika, Dengue and Chikungunya in the easiest way possible without even breaking the bank? Well aside from the fact that you must not go to mosquito filled places, you need to make sure the kids are well protected with a mosquito repellent that will not irritate their skin—Strike Patch for kids is the answer! ATC Strike Patch is a stick-on mosquito repellent. It simply looks like a sticker with cute designs that are made of 100% pure and natural essential oils. It is safe as it is 100% DEET-free and the effects last for 48 hours! Just one patch on the clothes and your children are already protected from the disease carrying, irritating and inf