The Kitchen Mom by dhess

The holiday season is fully upon us—and there’s no better way to celebrate Christmas than with family. Bonding time can be made extra special with the cheesiest, meatiest, sweet-sarap family favorite Jolly Spaghetti, but there’s a bigger and better way to enjoy and share the experience with those who matter most—through the Jolly Spaghetti Family Pan! With its unique sweet and savory flavor profiles, the Jolly Spaghetti has captured the hearts of countless Filipinos generation after generation. This best-selling classic is made with freshly prepared spaghetti noodles, covered with a generous serving of the inimitably sweet-sarap spaghetti sauce with real ground beef and juicy hotdog slices. Finally, there’s the sprinkling of creamy grated cheese to seal the deal and complete the delightful experience delivered with every forkful! “Jolly Spaghetti has always been a favorite among Filipino kids and the young-at-heart,” said Cathleen Capati, Jollibee’s AVP for Flagship Category. “

The newest episode of Jollibee’s 14/29 Petsa de Peligro JolliSerye Series brings these two iconic performers together for a special holiday episode ‘Tis the season for Christmas parties—and impressive production numbers to liven up the festivities. In the latest episode of 14/29 Petsa de Peligro JolliSerye—Jollibee’s pioneering digital web series—the Happy Calendar House barkada is faced with another challenge that’s seemingly impossible to conquer during Petsa de Peligro. With VIP guests coming to the company’s Christmas party, and with all the party’s budget spent on decorations and lights and sounds, it got the barkada scrambling to find the best performers for the night’s entertainment. Good thing that Nina, the “kikay-diva ng Accounting” and the person in charge of planning the party, knows two singers who fit the bill: Christina Aguilar and Britney Fierce, friends from her college singing group. Played by Sarah Geronimo and Anne Curtis respectively, these two charac

When someone says the word "dampa" the first thing that comes to everyones mind is seafood, but sadly not all seafood restaurants are the same, admit it or not, you may have some horror experiences to some "dampa" restaurants that you have dined-in wether it be the food, service, price or the place. Recently, Cebu's best seafood restaurant, Isla Sugbu Seafood City, opened at Venice Grand Canal Mall in Taguig. This place brought another level to our usual dampa restaurant dining, from its interiors that will give you the cruise ship ambiance, and servers willing to peel the shrimp and crack the crabs for you, there will be no one stopping you and your tummy as you dive in the next level of seafood dining. That doesn't end there, with superb hygiene practices and facilities that are kept in pristine condition, you know that all the food that are served are fresh and safe.  The Restaurant has a brilliant way of satisfying your seafood cravings t

Stop, look and smile as the loveable giant Chicky makes all heads turn along EDSA! With a symphony of LED and GOBO lights, Chicky, Bounty Fresh Chicken’s ubiquitous brand ambassador, stands tall and bright and colorful amid a spectacular Christmas light show atop a building at the corner of EDSA and Timog Avenue.  A first-of-its-kind in a billboard format in the Philippines, the unique display of lights ushers in the Christmas season by showcasing a fun, visual treat to motorists and pedestrians traversing the busy highway. The spectacular light show ushers in a celebration of Christmas in a fresh and creative way by putting a twist to yearly traditions – including whipping up new recipes to create new holiday traditions and memories. Bounty Fresh adds up to making the season light and bright in the spirit of #Paskongfarmfresh!  Visit www.facebook.com/bountyfreshchicken/ to grab or share more ideas to twist holiday tradition For more of The Kitchen Mom adventure, you

When it comes to snack or merienda, the brand Rebisco always comes first. From school snacks,  afternoon merienda and late snack we Filipino always have Rebisco products stored in our house. When I was working in other country, I always crave for Fudgee Bar, Rebisco Strawberry Sandwich and a lot more but it was really hard to find one in a local store. For millions of Filipinos living or working all across the globe, a familiar flavor or a well-loved taste can instantly bring back fond memories and rekindle that warm, fuzzy feeling of comfort. While most Filipino dishes can be recreated in any kitchen, some Pinoy staples require a bit more effort to find. This is where Rebisco comes in The snack food giant has been doubling down on its international business, ‘invading’ key markets armed with delightful sweets and treats.  “Wherever there are Filipinos, we have a market for Rebisco products because our snacks represent a piece of home,” Rebisco President Jonathan C. Ng

Creating beautiful and delectable cakes is an undeniable from of art. Those with a passion for cake artistry understand that it means constantly discovering new ingredients, exploring exciting flavor combinations, practicing different decorating techniques, and always seeking inspiration for unique designs. Last year, Red Ribbon shared their expertise on cake artistry with the Red Ribbon Cake Creations, a line of elegantly designed, premium cakes fit for the most special occasions. Now, the well-loved bakeshop shows their unwavering dedication for the craft as they introduce a sophisticated, new take on the classic Ube cake – the Ube Bloom. Red Ribbon perfects the familiar favorite into a splendid, new creation.  “When we first launched the Cake Creations line, we wanted to highlight the artistry that goes into our cakes. We want to continue to showcase this which is why we’re always on the look-out for flavors and designs to play around with to ensure that we provide our cu

The PediaSure Plus #OhMyGrowth Park roadshow launches, running from November to December, starting with Festival Mall, Alabang As a parent, I always want to give the best for my children. Giving them the best love and proper guidance that will ensure their growth and development. As a mom I  always want to know if my  children are getting the right nutrients that their body needs to stay healthy and active. My daughter Chelsea was a picky eater maybe that's the reason why is was underweight. For 6 years old kid like her the ideal weight should be 19.9kls but she only weighs 17kls 3 months ago. Her pediatrician recommend to give her PediaSure Plus. Though i'm not really good with some medical terms, I really want to know more about my child nutrition needs.  It was nice that I was one of the mommies invited to attend that launch of Abbott PediaSure #OhMyGrowth ( OMG ) Park  last Nov 17, 2018 held at Festival Mall Alabang. The #OhMyGrowth ( OMG) Park is a fun an

The leading Filipino restaurant that serves the No.1 chicken inasal, Mang Inasal is the go-to place for people seeking to satisfy their craving for a truly delicious Pinoy fare. Aside from its flagship offering of the 2-in-1 sa Laki, Nuot sa Ihaw Sarap Chicken Inasal, Mang Inasal also offers Pinoy favorites such as Pork BBQ, Palabok, Lumpiang Togue, and Halo Halo. And since Sisig is one of the most popular Filipino dishes, Mang Inasal added it in its menu as well a few years back, to provide more choices to the restaurant’s ever-growing number of customers. The fastfood chain even improved the dish’s serving and taste throughout the years. A homegrown fare that traces its origins in Pampanga, Sisig was first defined in a Kapampangan dictionary in 1732 as a green fruit mixed with vinegar, salt, pepper and garlic. From being just a salad, Sisig has evolved over the years into a main dish with sizzling plate and chopped meat as its defining elements. The Mang Inasal sizzling m

Christmas in the Philippines is more special than anywhere in the world. It is the time of the year that most of us Filipinos allot for our family. From years of tradition passed to every generation. Preparation starts as early as September, you'll hear Christmas songs playing from radio stations to malls and other places, people start to put up their decorations, preparing for the most awaited holiday. Imagine tourists amazement with all the preparations that the locals made, alloting more than the last quarter of their year preparing for Christmas. Of course, Family has always played an important part for this season, so family gatherings, catching up with old friends and a lot more reason. And for this particular season, the highlight will always be the Christmas ham, a tradition King Sue Ham & Sausage Co. Inc. understands very well. How King Sue started : Its founder, Mr. Cu Un Kay, came to Manila from China as a 12-year-old on board a vessel. Even at a you

The right and proper nutrition is the key for a healthy lifestyle. As we age, our body needs also differs, so planning what you eat will play a big role in moving to a healthy lifestyle. This generation is more conscious of their body, appearance and what they eat, so most of us right now are really in to switching to an easy way to be fit When you go on a diet, it's either you eat a small amount or you skip one or 2 meals everyday which is not good for the body. Yes, thru dieting you might loose some weight but you might end up getting sick, while weight management  is a much safer way than weight loss. How to get fit and healthy at the same time without depriving your self to eat the food that you like? Eat right , Live Right! This is should be the right tagline to achieve your weight and body goals. The right amount of food intake plays a vital role in your healthy lifestyle. But sometimes forget and don't have time to cook for our own food and just order in a

A few weeks ago I was invited by Tupperware for their blogger's party. I was really excited knowing that we will be having a Bento Making Activity. As you all know that cooking has a special place in my heart and it became my passion but Bento making is another thing. Making cute bento lunch box unleashes the creativity of a person. It may seem easy for some but actually it was not, and I'm of the very few that I think has been having a hard time to make a cute appetizing bento lunch box. That's why I really said yes to this invite of Tupperware and I'm really thankful that they have invited me. I prepared some Tempura Sushi and White Chocolate mousse on the side.  Doing some bento will be much easier if you have the right tools with you. Tupperware products made my cooking a lot easier  from  thin slicing the cucumber for the Tempura Sushi, Kiwi and Apple and for the White Chocolate Mousse and decorations.  The Tupperware lunch box was the perfe

Indulge in ube goodness once again with the much talked about dessert pie   Yes, it’s true. The instant hit dessert that made waves on social media and various sites is back and ready for your taste buds. Jollibee’s Ube Pie is back this November, and for a limited time only. There’s no more dreaming about when you might taste its crispy golden crust together with the sweet and real ube filling. You can simply order the Jollibee Ube Pie dine-in, take-out, drive-thru, and via delivery. “When we launched the Jollibee Ube Pie last May, the sales and the demand was so great. It was so well loved that we knew we just had to bring it back for our customers,” said Kay Segismundo, Jollibee Senior Marketing Manager for Complementary Products. “We wanted to bring back the joy to all the ube-lovers and to allow those who have yet to try this delicious dessert to join in on the delight.” Ube, or purple yam, has been featured by no less than GQ magazine and Huffpost as the dessert flavo

Want to know why Mang Inasal's best selling Chicken Inasal is the bomb and Pinoy BBQ favorite? Mang Inasal, the country’s leading Pinoy BBQ quick service restaurant, is a blockbuster hit in many ways. After only 15 years, it was able to grow its number of stores to 500. The key driver to this phenomenal growth is its star-studded menu topbilled by its best-selling Chicken Inasal. Get to know why the country’s No.1 Chicken Inasal is the bomb. 5 Reason why Mang Inasal is the Country's No. 1 when it comes to Chicken Inasa l 1. The meat chosen for your favorite grilled chicken is top caliber – guaranteed to be of high quality to satisfy your action-star appetite and give the energy you need for that next action-packed moves. 2. Nuot sa ihaw sarap, Mang Inasal Chicken Inasal is an explosion of flavors that appeal to Filipinos’ taste buds with its special marinade and basting sauce made of secret spices covering the entire chicken. 3. Inihaw to perfection, Mang Inasa

The country’s number one fast food chain Jollibee reminds us that amid all the fun activities and many obligations that the holidays bring, Christmas should always be about cherishing and spending time with the people who matter most. Due to the many preparations that need to be done and celebrations that need to be attended to, some people become so busy that they do not get to spend as much time with their families anymore. But even if it’s the most wonderful time of the year, nothing makes Christmas more meaningful and joyful than spending quality time with the family, even beyond the usual Misa Del Gallo and Noche Buena. Family bonding especially during the holiday season fosters a generally happier atmosphere, creates precious and lasting memories, and strengthens deep relationships. Jollibee delivers this message of love during the busiest season through a heartwarming TVC featuring its best-selling Chickenjoy. “This video is our call to all Filipino families to spen

The spookiest night of the year is coming up! Soon it’ll be time to slip on fun costumes and hand out all kinds of treats to the kid-sized ghouls, goblins, and ghosts who will come trick-or-treating. Children adore Halloween, the one day of the year famous for its connection to candy and every sweet treat imaginable. But all that sugar isn’t very good for them, and it’s a challenge for parents to come up with tasty treats that are as creepy (or creepier!) than mass-produced chocolate eyeballs and gummy monsters. It’s not impossible, though, to produce treats that are wholesome, tasty, and still thrillingly Halloween-y! One such parent is self-professed travel enthusiast, foodie, and writer Stephanie Zubiri-Crespi. As a mother of two young children, she recognizes that her boys should enjoy the thrill of Halloween just like all the other kids, but also knows that curbing their sweet intake during this candy-crazed holiday is also important. To strike a balance between treats

Scarlet Snow Belo-Kho has stolen the hearts of millions of Filipinos with her bubbly personality and innocent curiosity. On most days, she spends her time learning new lessons in school, playing with her toys, dressing up for parties, and enjoying her favorite treats. Like any other kids her age, Scarlet Snow loves anything chocolatey and colorful. It is no wonder that her favorite birthday cake is the Red Ribbon Rainbow Dedication Cake. Scarlet is just as sweet as her favorite cake because she loves delighting her friends with the Red Ribbon Rainbow Dedication cake, knowing that its yummy, chocolatey goodness and rainbow surprise inside will surely bring smiles on everyone’s faces. Just like Scarlet Snow, little ones will truly delight in Red Ribbon’s best kiddie birthday cake ever as its layers of soft, rainbow-colored chiffon cake are surprisingly filled with rich creamy chocolate icing that they love. The luscious treat is also covered in rich milk chocolate icing that

Tea is one well-known drink because of its health benefits. In the early 2000 Milk Tea or Lai Cha becomes popular in Asian Countries like HongKong, China, Taiwan, and Singapore. In the last few years, Milk Tea Shop started to boom in the Philippines. More business owners tried matching and mixing its flavor to adapt to the young generation palate. Ten Ren's is a popular company in Taiwan that manufacture and specializes in ginseng and teas. Their goal is to promote the art of Chinese tea to consumers around the world. Ten Ren's is quite popular when it comes to green tea and oolong tea. Ten Ren's 1st shop in the Philippines opened in Greenhills San Juan. Recently they opened its newest branch in the Alabang to cater most of the consumer in the south. They offer specialty tea beverage made from natural and whole leaf tea. Some of the most popular beverage of Ten Ren's are the Green Tea Mango Slush and Taro Green Milk tea. Aside from their refreshing