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F1 Hotel Manila Triumphs in the Filipino Cuisine Category at the Philippine Culinary Cup 2019

Being one of the most distinguished and most awaited competitions in the culinary world today, the 10th Philippine Culinary Cup was held at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay on August 7-10, 2019. The prestigious competition attracts hundreds of well-known and aspiring Filipino chefs as well as other nationalities from different regions in the country to showcase their lifetime's worth of culinary experience on a plate. F1 Hotel Manila is proud to recognize the hardship and determination that the Culinary Team showed during the competition. The highest recognition awarded F1 Hotel's Culinary Team is a gold medal in the Filipino Cuisine Category Team, cited for their entries' unique Filipino taste. The dishes the team presented were inspired by the regions in the Philippines, and it was Executive Chef Angelo Timban's idea to diversify the ingredients and techniques used. The first dish, the Imbaliktad, originates from Ilocos. The beef is cooked in local

3-Day Coco Chill Camp at SM Megamall

What's more exciting and chill than drinking your favorite milk tea brand? Well, no other than having a 3-day CoCo Chill Camp! With everyone talking about CoCo and its hordes of fans who have tirelessly queued up in all its branches nationwide, to get their drink, there is no question about the quality and taste of the brand. With a formidable 4,000 branches which spread out across the world, there is no wonder that they sell a whopping amount of 100 cups per second and 4 cups sold every minute via delivery alone here in the Philippines. Imagine the love of consumers for CoCo. Started last September 17, 2019, up to September 19, 2019, the 3-day CoCo Chill Camp has been held in SM Mega Fashion Hall uniting CoCo fans in one big happy celebration and I am glad that I was able to join the fun in the CoCo Chill Camp wherein a different variants of CoCo Milk Teas was enjoyed by the Milk Tea lovers and games prepared to make the event more exciting. “We’ve seen how well C

Chef Gene Suarez Shares Cooking Secrets and Family Dishes

It is indeed the most wonderful time of the year. As the holiday season kicks in, the demand for our holiday favorites are now going up and with this in mind, King Sue, one of the brands that we Filipinos grew up and loved is here to make our holiday season more special. As I grew up, I can still remember my aunt who happens to sell them when I was young and having them on the table during the holidays. From their wide selection of Hams and Sausages, you can never go wrong with King Sue. No wonder why the internationally renowned Chef Gene Gonzalez trusts the same brand. Chef Gene, who opened Cafe Ysabel at 23 and is now president of the pioneering Center for Asian Culinary Studies, pays tribute to King SUe products which have been a staple fare on the dining table as well as his kitchen. "King Sue has been there at home ever since," shares the author of "Cocina Sulipeña" and many other cookbooks. Last September 4, 2019, at his flagship ancestral hom

Kwentong Jollibee “Garapon” celebrates grandparents’ selflessness

Grandparents often play a vital role in the lives of their grandchildren. With a love that equals that of parents, they strive to give their apos (grandchildren) everything they can offer despite their frail health or limited resources. This Grandparents’ Day, Jollibee celebrates the selflessness and unconditional love of lolos and lolas for their apos in “Garapon”, the newest video installment in the award-winning Kwentong Jollibee series. Directed by Sheron Dayoc, “Garapon” narrates the story of how a grandmother sets aside any amount she can just to give her grandson something that would make him happy. “For Filipinos, grandparents are the treasures of the family. While they may sometimes appear as strict, they give us exceptional love and guidance in such a way parents simply can’t. This is something that the younger generations can learn to appreciate from their lolos and lolas,” said Francis Flores, Jollibee Global Brand Chief Marketing Officer and Jollibee Philippine

Hakab Na! 2019: Empower parents, enable breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is more than just a way for you to feed your child, this is your connection with them, a bond that no one can match and a way for moms to show affection and warmth to their little ones. With this being said, breastfeeding awareness is necessary to let everyone know of its importance and how it can help your child and you develop an unbreakable bond. I've been supporting the breastfeeding community since before, I encourage soon to be moms and moms with 0-2 years old child to breastfeed. Breastmilk is important especially to newborn babies, it has a lot of nutrients that will help the babies to grow strong and healthier. I breastfed my daughter until she's 2 years old I noticed that does not easily get infected with viruses and other bacteria. That's why this year, I'm here again to support fellow mommies for breastfeeding awareness on how good and beneficial for both moms and the baby breastfeeding is. Hundreds of mothers gathered to celeb

SM Hypermarket Street Food Festival 2019

The bigger, the better. This is something that we hear a lot especially when it comes to food, we Filipinos want value for the money that we spend or as they say a "bang for a buck".  This is one of the reasons why we love our street foods here in the Philippines, aside from being affordable, we also get big servings for it. This is why the biggest gathering of the best of Pinoy street food and the top food brands of the Philippines comes back a lot bigger on its fourth year. SM Hypermarket’s Street Food Festival 2019 brings bigger savings with tastier event-exclusive promos on favorites Knorr, Maggi, Purefoods, Alaska, Bounty Fresh, CDO, Century, Del Monte, Farm Fresh, Mekeni, and Joy. Stalls and booths are guaranteed to be filled with super sulit bundled packs, amazing freebies, and huge discounts bringing absolute value to everyone’s shopping money. Mang Larry's  The SM Hypermarket Street Food Festival features most of the legendary street food l

Cooking like a pro

Learning how to cook is one of the most practical skills anyone can have. Cooking may be intimidating at first, especially if you are a beginner, but leading LPG solutions provider Solane believes that you can master it with consistent practice. Chef Sau del Rosario, ambassador of Solane’s Kitchen Hero — a nationwide cooking competition which aims to recognize a new generation of local talented chefs — shares his secrets to acing your cooking skills in no time. Read the recipe. Before you start cooking, be sure to read through the recipe. This will help you know which ingredients need to be chopped and prepped early on. Having everything prepared before cooking will speed up your cooking time and keep you from getting frazzled or confused. Add creativity to your dishes. Being creative not only makes your food look appetizing but also makes the dining experience more exciting. For Chef Sau, this means being able to modernize your dish so it’s more relatable and appealing es

Nueva Vizcaya chef wins Solane Kitchen Hero Chefs' Edition Region II leg

Nueva Viscaya a province of the Philippines located in the region of Cagayan Valley. It is also nicknamed as the Citrus Capital of the Philippines. This province is known for its sweet ponkan, oranges and pomelo to name a few. Aside from being a Citrus Capital, Nueva Vizcaya also have nice tourist spots.  When it comes to food, this province surprisingly offers exciting exotic dishes and very talented individuals who are passionate with cooking. Chef Jan Daryl Doculan of  Nueva Vizcaya emerged as the winner of the Region II leg of Solane Kitchen Chefs' Edition, a nationwide cooking competition which aims to recognize a new generation of local talented chefs. Doculan bested seven (7) other contestants from all over Region II with his winning dish, Dinakdakan. He garnished it with assorted achara, ensalada, toasted shallot, and candied calamansi. He will have the chance to qualify for the national competition round with a grand prize of P100,000 and a culinary trip to Japa

#BestEverLife experience with #BestEverJoy new powerful formula

We all have this  thought that all dishwashing liquids are the same,  it was also a mistake that we had before thinking that we can save money on cheaper dishwashing liquids, we learned the hard way and ended up spending more. We tried different brands from dishwashing liquids, dishwashing paste and we the results are all the same, grease was never stripped and dishes seem not that clean enough. With this being said, we decided to switch to Joy Dishwashing Liquid and it was a choice that we didn't regret, not only that we saved from switching brands but it was more efficient in cleaning and removing grease on plates and other kitchen utensils. In the 6 years that we have been using Joy Dishwashing liquid, dishwashing has always been easy with no worries of grease left on our plates and any residue on kitchen utensils. Now Joy Dishwashing Liquid has their new Best Ever Joy with a new powerful formula that guarantees the fastest, easiest and best clean of all your dis

Solane aims to recognize the new generation of talented chefs

Unique Pinoy specialties highlighted in Solane Kitchen Hero Chef’s Edition Cooking is more than just choosing the right ingredients, you need to have patience, skill, and passion for it. Some say that you need to study in a great culinary school to be the best, but that's not always the case. Experience is always the best teacher, and even before culinary schools were born, a lot Filipinos have honed their skills through trial and error and forged it with the heat from the stove. Aside from singing, our country has been blessed with home-grown talents or skills and one of them is cooking, and wouldn't it be nice if we can recognize and prosper those skills that can make our country proud? With this being said, Solane one of the country's leading LPG solutions brand launches its grandest culinary competition yet. Solane Kitchen Hero Chefs’ Edition is the first-ever cooking competition that aims to discover the next big name in the culinary world. This regional-t

Andok's #Hour Mama: Uninterrupted bonding time with Mother

Her patience is incomparable, she takes care of her families like there is no tomorrow, Our moms, their warm love that no one can replace.  Can you still remember the last time that you spent quality time with your mom? You may have greeted her Happy Mother's day on Facebook or sent her a heart emoticon on your phone, but have you took time to make her feel how special she is? Like greeting her personally and spending the whole day with her? Guilty? well you're not the only one, and this is the same reason why the company like Andok's initiated the Andok’s champions lasting memories this Mother’s Day with #HourMama campaign This question and our tendency to be overly connected to technology led to popular Litson Manok chain, A ndok’s to take a back-to-basics observance of Mother’s Day.  This year, Andok’s seeks to inspire families to disconnect from their mobile devices and create lasting memories with their mothers on their special day. Du

Promil Four iShine 7 Recital at SMX Aura

As parents, we would love to see our kids grow to their full potential and excel in whatever field they may take. Every milestone that they achieve towards their dreams is like a star that brightly shines to us. This is the exact feeling that I have during the Promil Four's i-Shine 7 Celebrate Gift Recital at SMX Aura, the feeling of being proud, excitement for my daughter and for each i-Shiner kids that performed and showcased their gifts during the recital. The event was hosted by seasoned actress Dimples Romana, who has been hosting Promil Four's i-Shine ever since its beginning in 2009. as the program is about to start, I can hear the voices of the proud parents like me who are excited to see their child on stage. Over 270 Promil Four i-Shine 7 talent camp i-Shiner graduates took the stage to shine bright, wowing the audience with amazing creations and inspiring performances during the recital. You can hear the cheers and applause of every parent as they wit

Jollibee showcases power of a mother’s nurturing love in inspiring Mother’s Day video

From the moment mothers feel a heartbeat inside their womb, to the first time they see and hold their newborn, they have made a promise to remain strong and shower their children with eternal love and support throughout their life.  This May, Jollibee and creative agency McCann World Group Philippines honor all loving moms as they release a special Kwentong Jollibee Mother’s Day special that will remind everyone of the power of a mother’s unwavering affection and nurturing love. Directed by Sheron Dayoc, ‘Schoolboy’ follows the story of a young boy as he overcomes his insecurities in his new school and achieves his dream with the help of his mother’s care and encouraging words that gave him the confidence he needed. “There are many types of love in this world - one we share with friends, relatives, and significant others. But we know that it is the love that we receive from our mothers that make us feel more confident to embrace ourselves,” said Francis Flores, Jollibee Glob

Max's Malagos Chocolate Collection for Mother's Day

I was glad to receive a  Malagos Chocolate Mousse from Max's Restaurant for mothers day, it's not everyday that we have the feeling of being special. I do love cakes and I'm a huge fan of surprises. Few more days before Mother's Day, and maybe some of you are still thinking on how you can treat the most special woman in your life. This cake is made with layers of moist chocolate fudge cake, crunchy feuilletine in melted chocolate, and fluffy mousse made more decadent with Malagos chocolate. The Malagos Chocolate Mousse Cake is garnished with chocolate syrup, Malagos cocoa nibs, and dark chocolate shavings, it is every mom's chocolate dream come true. Get the Malagos Chocolate Mousse  Cake for only Php 699 at any Max's Restaurant stores. The Malagos Chocolate collection is now available at your nearest Max's Restaurant stores which features the distinct and pronounced taste of Malagos chocolate. Made from high-quality cocoa, it is a single-or

An ultimate fun adventure at Jollitown Theme Park

Making your kid's birthday party special does not mean you need to spend too much, on my daughter's 7th birthday, we decided to celebrate it with Jollibee, in which my daughter really enjoyed and cherished, and the good thing about it is that we didn't have to spend much and we get to decide the thee that my daughter wanted which is Fairytale Land theme. Hearing Jollibee as a kid makes our hearts flutter in joy and the taste of their food is really nostalgic for us even adults, and this is the same reason that we've been really excited when we received an invitation to attend the newest  Jollibee Kids Party Theme- Jollitown Theme Park last Tuesday held at Jollibee Biopolis Macapagal, Pasay City. This is the newest addition to the previous party themes that Jollibee offers and gives the parents and kids to have more party theme options imagine the ultimate fun adventure through the party's amusement park activities, games, entertainment, and party fa