The Kitchen Mom by dhess

                                        Are you an avid fan of Pinoy Kakainin( Filipino Delicacies ).  I grew up eating homemade kakanin like Maja Blanca, Biko, Puto, Kutsinta and Suman  Latik. I always wait for the grandpa who sells Suman Latik in our area but recently he stopped selling Suman Latik in our area.  One of my favorite place to visit if im craving for rice cakes or suman with latik is Senyor Juan. They offer rice cakes with a twist, that it makes more appealing and appetizing. I recently visited one of the Senyor Juan branch in SM Mall of Asia. I was able to try all the new variants which is found really good. BEST SELLER Espesyal Ube Mcapuno Suman Latik Espesyal Ube Macapuno Suman Latik is the their best seller. Around 3:00  in the afternoon its alreadfy sold out. I like the rich taste of the Ube Macapuno on top of the S...

Are you still undecided which path you should take?Are you still questioning or asking yourself what you like to be or who you want to be? Are you still figuring out if you still want to work 8-9 hrs  in the company or are you willing to take a risk to come out from your comfort zone? Those are the same questions I have in mind. That's why it was a great opportunity for me when I attended the Sun Life "Live Brighter Session." A gathering of millennials, bloggers and people who wish to be a financial advisor of Sun Life. I was also struggling at my age, I know that it's already a bit late but like Jonathan Yabut said " You're not too small to Dream Big" Jonathan Yabut was the 1st ever winner of the hit reality show " Apprentice Asia ". He was also a Chief of staff of Air Asia for one year after winning in the reality show hosted by the Malaysian mogul Tony Fernandez.   Now he runs his own JY Consultancy & Ventures , which oper...

Recently, We've been to Marikina to try a fast food chain called "King Belly". Located just beside Marikina Riverbanks, the store opened last November 2016 giving tasty and heartwarming meals to every family and diners. The location has the view of the riverbanks and you can also eat outside to appreciate the place further. After the food was served, the first thing that I tried was their lechon belly, being the main attraction of the store, their lechon belly is more than just a front liner, this is the fruit of all the experience of the owner being a corporate chef and a dash of dreams and vision for better food. on my journey of tasting the boneless lechon belly I can immediately say that it was bursting with flavor and I can also say that it was the ultimate LECHON BELLY I tasted, the aroma was very tempting, not to mention the flavor of the pork belly that makes you want more. and when the say BONELESS LECHON BELLY, it really means "BONELESS",...

Playing with our kids make our bonding with them extra special. We will learn know more things about our little kiddos. I was really surprise how imaginative and creative Chelsea is. I usually let her play on her own and just watching her from a distance. Now, I know that's important to sit and play with her. That's why Johnson's launch the Active Kids Playcation at SM Southmall Las Piñas. Its true mommies - Hindi lang laro ang laro.  Johnson's believes that playtime gives a multiple benefits for kids. More playtime has been proven to contribute to overall development of kids as they become resilient, socially intelligent, confident and to be physically strong. Active play can ignite kids imagination, develop their skills and process emotions. Johnson's built an Active Kids Playcation Playground consist of different play pods . Imagine and Seek  - where children use their imagination and thinking skills to replicate an image using just ...

Ever thought of shifting to vegan lifestyle? Just go for it! Don’t be scared of running out of ideas where to get your plant-based cravings because veganism has landed at Marriott Hotel Manila. Imagine your usual vegetables reinvented by their award-winning chefs. Vegan or not, it is a culinary treat to get your hands into - now! Vegan Gone Fancy Drop the “steak” on Cru Steakhouse, vegans can now do their date night or elegant dining in the metro’s top restaurant. Find a wholesome 3-course vegan menu for Php 1,300 only. It begins with a Mediterranean appetizer, Chickpea Falafel, made more flavorful with lemon-artichoke puree and grape relish. Main course is like a “walk in the forest” with Grilled Forest Mushroom and Leeks stuffed with fresh basil gremolata, garlic crushed baby potatoes and seasoned by tomato reduction. Cap the dinner off with Chocolate Mojito Ice Pops made by a fine mix of coconut, mojito, lemon and of course, chocolate cake on the side. By that, f...

 For sure everyone has their own life goals just like me. One of my life goals is to have my own house and car or start a business that I can call mine. But how do we start building or achieving those goals in life? Last May 17 at the B Hotel, I was one of the invitees to attend and know more about the new campaign of SUN LIFE ASSET MANAGEMENT "MAKE IT MUTUAL " Matteo Guidicelli, a well known young actor and admired by many of our young generation, shared his dreams, goals and one of them is to retire at the age of 45 yrs.old. Like other young Filipinos, Guidicelli also wants to be financially stable and be able to achieve his life goals by investing his hard earned money in one a trusted financial company Sunlife Philippines. Guidicelli also mentioned that he is on his way of achieving all those goals with the help of SLAMCI " Make It Mutual ". He is really fit to be the new brand ambassador of Sun Life. They will be launching a series ...

Speaking at the Southeast Asia Public Health Conference, Herbalife Nutrition Advisory Board Member Dr. Wang Chin-Kun underscored the role of balanced nutrition in the fight against obesity. Global nutrition company, Herbalife (NYSE:HLF), is urging Southeast Asia consumers to actively combat obesity by adopting balanced nutrition habits in everyday living. Speaking at a lunch symposium of the 1st Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition (SEA-PHN) Conference, Herbalife Nutrition Advisory Board Member Dr. Chin-Kun Wang highlighted the role of balanced nutrition in supporting the fight against obesity and expressed concern on how often it has been underestimated in the region. Held on May 14 – 17, 2017 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the SEA-PHN Conference aims to promote and sustain public health nutrition in the SEA region. “Herbalife Nutrition is honored to be a Diamond Sponsor of the 1st Southeast Asia Public Health Nutrition Conference," said Mr. Stephen Conchie, Senior Vic...

UPL , the 10th largest agrochemical company in the world held a media event that discussed the farmer's safety last May 11, 2017 at the Holiday Inn Makati, Philippines.This is one of their way to fulfill their responsibility not just within the business but also to the environment and people. UPL offer a complete crop protection, from root to leaf..They are present to 124 countries to help farmers and corporation to offer innovative solution for agricultural needs. UPL is a leading global producer of crop protection products, intermediates, specialty chemicals  and other industrial products. They offer insecticides, pesticides, herbicides, fumigants, fumigants and rodenticides. They also provide training and protective equipment to farmers to make sure of their safety.They teach farmers on how to use the products, clothes to wear, how to spray the products and do some demos.One of the things that they always remind is to make sure that they read the label and follow t...

Summer is the perfect season for letting your kids learn and experience new things, and with McDonald’s Kiddie Crew Workshop, they can do just that! Asian Parent Ph together with McDonalds held a Kiddie Crew Event for the children of  Chelsea and I are one of the few mommy and kid that was invited to join and have fun at the kiddie crew event. For sure kids of the foundation really did enjoy their day at the kiddie crew event. Chelsea was so happy to experience what a kiddie crew can do. She made new friends and learned a lot during the McDonald's Kiddie Crew Event. Now on its 25th year, McDonald’s Kiddie Crew Workshop is McDonald’s flagship family program that gives kids an opportunity to experience in-store restaurant training and learn time-tested values such as teamwork, hard work, discipline, responsibility, and sharing. This year,  McDonald’s Kiddie Crew Workshop  excites participants with a refreshed program that combines their a...