The Kitchen Mom by dhess

Enjoying a snack or sharing your food to your friend or love ones is very common to Filipinos. But sometimes eating what our body needs like healthy food is one of the things we often take for granted because of the lifestyle that we have. But for many Filipino children and their families, access to nutritious meals is a constant struggle. Satisfying hunger is one thing; ensuring that the food is nourishing is another challenge altogether. This nutrition gap can lead to deficiencies that deprive a growing child’s body of proper nutrients needed for growth and brain development. According to data from UNICEF, two of the main micronutrient deficiencies are iron and iodine. Iodine is vital for normal growth and tissue development. Lack of iodine can contribute to brain damage that is otherwise preventable. It is most devastating during fetal development and the first few years of a child’s life. Iron helps carry oxygen around the body, and is especially vital for the brain and...

SunPIOLOGy on its 10th Year Bike, Run, Play, Give Back to Live Healthier Lives  Sun Life Financial is one of the leading finance company that helps people not only Filipinos to fulfill their dreams by supporting them in their financial journey.  Aside from helping their clients, health and wellness is also one of their key initiatives. Sun Life Philippines aims to inspire more people to have a healthier lifestyle and secure future. Sun Life has Go Well cmmunity event, Health and Accident products and a great partnership such as SUNPIOLOGY. SunPIOLOgy started from art auctions to obstacle course. It is a charity sporting event from Sun Life Philippines and it's ambassador Piolo Pascual, an actor, model, host, singer and a great father to his son Inigo. This charity  sporting events raise funds for education, diabetes awareness and aims to help more Filipinos live a healthier lives. Piolo Pascual and Sun Life Philippines  continues to touch lives with t...

Mega Sardines announces exciting new variants and Piolo Pascual's 2nd year as ambassador Sardines have always been a staple in every Filipino household. It's great to partnered with rice, bread and even with pasta. We all know that Filipinos are really passionate and fun-loving people and We really like to try new and exciting flavors of our favorite brand food. Filipinos will surely love to know that the  world class brand Mega Sardines introduces new variants with exciting flavors and create feast of senses. Mega Sardines New Variants: Mega Sardines in Spanish-Style Mega Sardines in Natural Oil Mega Fried Sardines Tausi Mega Extra Hot Sardines Mega Fried Sardines Hot and Spicy This new offering from Mega Sardines brings joy that comes from our tradition like Filipino fiesta. Through the years, Mega Sardines  well-loved flavors have become an important part of family meals and have come to define the Filipino way of life. Mega Sardines is the...

Get up to P1,500 worth of Jollibee meal package for every purchase of select Brother printers There’s no reason to be gloomy this rainy season and more reason to be excited as Japanese home and office imaging leader Brother Philippines brings you another jolly treat! Yes, Brother Philippines has brought back their partnership with Jollibee with the Rainy Season Treat promo. The Rainy Season Treat promo features participating printer models under Brother’s Refill Tank System Series that are best for small office and home office printer users, as well as home, school, and personal printer users. Under the promo, customers purchasing any participating product may redeem corresponding meal packages at the country’s number one fast food chain. Maximizing costs and productivity with the Brother Refill Tank System Series Maximize productivity and carry out your imaging tasks at the fastest, least hassle and most affordable way possible with the Brother Refill Tank System prin...

As a mom, one of the things that I have encountered with my daughter as she grows is being picky with what she ate. It was not easy and since I need to consider her health and nutrition I can not just give in to giving her what my daughter only wanted.I knew then that I needed to make a smart choice of giving her something that she will like and enjoy. Recently I was invited to an intimate event by Goya with my co-mommies and together with celebrity moms Camille Pratts and Kelly Misa and well-known hairstylist and makeup guru, Lourd Ramos.  I knew that this is the end for my quest in looking for smart choices in life, in the event they all shared their experiences in life and the smart choices that they have made to excel as a person, mom and a business owner. Together with fellow mommies who enjoyed and always choose the smart choice and decision not only in life but also with family. Photo Credit: Jaimie Felix of The Mermaid in Stilettos Chef AJ of ...

SM Megamall gather altogether some of the most favorite restaurants with over 18 restaurants it is a perfect place to dine-in and enjoy different kinds of foods in one place. The  SM Mega Food Festival started last September 9 until September 21, 2018. Diners can also get a chance to take home the #EatMega reusable straw. Upon entry at the SM Food Festival, diners will be given a dining pass with the list of participating restaurants. Diners need to make sure that their dining pass is stamped in every purchase of food and drinks. Customers can get the #EatMega reusable straw when customers dine-in to 5 restaurants. The customers can enjoy a variety of different Asian cuisine from Korean, Thailand, Japan, China and some of our locally made food. If you like Maki and some Sushi roll,  you must visit Genki Sushi. They serve freshly made California Maki and Sushi Trio. Gangnam Wings is known for its authentic Korean Fried Chicken and one of my favor...

The Kitchen Mom Birthday Giveaway is my way of saying thank you to all my TKM lovelies  Mandatory mechanics: 1. LIKE The Kitchen Mom FB page 2. SHARE the giveaway photo on Facebook publicly tag 5 of your friends  3. FOLLOW The Kitchen Mom on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lhourdes_mercadero 4.  Regrann the birthday giveaway photo 5. COMMENT what is the thing about Mommy dhess that you like  below at the comment box, FB name, IG handle  6. Share the Birthday Giveaway Blog post Use the hashtag #thekitchenmom #Thekitchenmombday2018 Prizes:  Giveaway ends on October 18 2018. Open nationwide. Must be 18 years old + to join. Prizes are not convertible to cash. Winner will be chosen randomly. There will be 3 winners . 1 from Instagram, Facebook and Blog THE MORE ENTRIES, MORE CHANCES OF WINNING Mommy Dhess Birthday Giveaway winners are . . . FB winner -   Jonna  Cielo  IG winner -   Mary...

This September, kids are in for lots of adventures and hours of playtime as they build and explore their own Jollibee Fun City, right from their homes and backyards! The new Jolly Kiddie Meal toys feature Jollibee and Friends as they bring kids around the city where they can spend the day exploring different places and experiencing new adventures. With Hetty, kids can go to school to discover and learn a lot of new things with their classmates. They can join Popo at the basketball court for some games while others can explore the playground with Yum. After some afternoon fun, Jollibee can bring kids and their parents to the Jollibee store for some of their favorite langhap-sarap treats while Twirlie welcomes everyone home after spending a wonderful day in the city. Collect all five Jollibee Fun City Jolly Kiddie Meal toys with every purchase of a Yumburger (P80), Yumburger Meal with Drink (P100), Jolly Spaghetti (P95), Jolly Spaghetti Meal with Drink (P105), 1-piece Bu...

Foodpanda is giving  the biggest discounts for the food that you  love this September with the third Hot ‘n Hungry! Ber months are here and this only means that Christmas countdown for the Philippines has begun! Early preparations for the holiday season have started, as well as the gatherings among families and friends! As we all know, every celebration starts with good food, especially Christmas; foodpanda, the on-demand food delivery platform has announced the third run of its biggest food sale event: Hot ‘n Hungry –  to help make each gathering a memorable one with amazing food deals! “Pinoys love to celebrate Christmas as early as now (September). We, at foodpanda, wanted to be part of these celebrations not only by delivering food Filipinos love but also by offering great deals perfect for family gatherings through the third edition of Hot ‘n Hungry,” says Iacopo Rovere, CEO at foodpanda Philippines. The third edition of Hot ‘n Hungry will run from S...

Is your baby having trouble falling asleep at night? If so, then you, as a parent, may be feeling the consequences of their plight with your own sleeplessness. In this article, we will explore some of the best inventions and products that can help your baby fall asleep much easier, so that you can, too! Why can’t your baby fall asleep at night? There are many possible reasons why your baby has trouble falling asleep at bedtime. Many new parents go through the same problem with their babies having difficulty falling asleep or waking up in the middle of the night every so often, and here are some of the possible reasons why this is happening: ● The most obvious possible reason is that your baby has wet himself, pooped, or is hungry. Aside from these reasons; ● Your baby may have missed a nap or two during the day and is now wired during the nighttime ● Your baby is too excited by too much activity during those supposed to be ‘winding down’ hours before bedtime ● Yo...

Health should always be the primary concern of everyone. But due to the price increase in medical needs such as doctor's consultation fee, prescriptive drugs, and other medical expenses, some individuals or families rely on alternative medicine or self-medication instead of seeking medical attention to a doctor. But do you know that there are medical facilities that aim to serve more families and develop a healthier community? The Ayala Healthcare Holdings, Inc ( AC Health ) continues to expand to reach more communities through retail health and new technology. On its third-year operation, AC Health widens its reach to serve more families, and develop healthier communities. Generika Drugstore , the pioneer in the retail of generic medicines, and FamilyDOC, a 3-in-1 primary care facility with the combined services of a clinic, a diagnostics facility, and a pharmacy. With almost 800 stores nationwide, Generika Drugstore provides greater access to affordable yet qual...

Giving your child what they need is not the only factor that will help them grow. We may be able to give them the toys that they wanted but it does not end there we also need to ensure that their emotional needs and the environment that they move is suitable for them. And as a mom, one of the key roles that we have is to ensure that everything is balanced and we are giving them the proper attention that will help them feel they are truly loved. Happiness has and will always be a fundamental desire of moms for their families. Being aware of this is important, especially in today’s environment where negativity and bad news abound. “Ang kaligayahan ng pamilya ko ay mahalaga sa akin dahil ito ang sukatan ng halaga ko bilang ina.” This is a resounding insight that Nestlè continues to learn from many moms. Because of this, NESTOGROW 4, the newest growing-up milk brand that aims to help moms in raising healthy and happy kids, moved forward with their advocacy, Grow Happy. This is a...

September is the start of the long Christmas celebration in the Philippines but before we buy those gifts and decors for Christmas, We should also remember that this is the month that we celebrate and honor our loving Grandparents. Grandparents day is one if my favorite day in September. It's the best time to pamper our grandparents and show our love for them. SM Supermalls always recognize the undying love, tenderness, care and  support of our lolos and Lolas that's why SM Supermalls offers a fun-filled Grandparents Day celebration where families can pamper our grandparents with soecial wellness offers, dining deals and gift promos from August 26 to Sept 9 Here are fun tips on how you can spend time with your Lola and Lola this Grandparents Day: 1. Treat them with their favorite dish: Grandkids can delight grandparents with Grand Treats - favorite eats and dishes from participating restaurants in SM Malls from August 26 to September 9 2 . Accompany them to m...

The sweet, savory, pineapple-beefy taste with crispy bacon is now back in the Jollibee's menu and will give you the Aloha experience in every bite. This makes people more excited as Jollibee announces the comeback of The Pineapple-Beefy, Langhap-Sarap' Amazing Aloha Yumburger. After much demand and hype over one of the leading quick service restaurant’s most unique menu offerings, Jollibee brings back the irresistibly delicious, truly Amazing Aloha Yumburger for all Filipinos to enjoy. Diners can now say ‘Aloha’ to the sweet, savory, pineapple-beefy and langhap-sarap flavor explosion from their favorite Amazing Aloha Yumburger. Its fresh lettuce, crispy bacon, signature sweet and juicy pineapple ring, cheese, trademark 100% beef patty, and specially blended honey mustard dressing all come together so seamlessly that treating yourself to one will leave you craving for that juicy, well-balanced indulgence all over again. The Jollibee #ALOHAgain media launch was host...

European Food are also called the " Western Cuisine". European cuisine are known for its food preparation, style, wine pairing, Tempting aromas waft through the air at Festival Mall in Alabang as it opens more restaurants offering sumptuous options representing cuisines from all over the world at the new Expansion Wing and at River Park, making for a grander shopping experience. Festival Mall in Alabang, Muntinlupa, is a Filinvest Lifemall where the city's heart beats. Here are seven European-influenced restaurants that are a feast for the stomach and the eyes, and the soul that needs some good ol’ European nourishing. The Morning After, located on the upper ground floor of the Expansion Wing, is all about breakfast from all over the world. From Europe, it offers full English Breakfast (bacon strips, two fried eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes, beans and bangers), German Bratwurst Sausage (with rösti potatoes, eggs, and button mushrooms), and French Three-Egg Omelette ...