The Kitchen Mom by dhess

   You deserve to experience the way of life every now and then! To indulge yourself on things that seem like a dream on your work days could be what you're missing all this time. The Canary could be your oasis in the city - a place you will come to know for its unwinding ambiance and appetizing foodstuffs. The Canary is set to have a Sundown Halloween dinner of unlimited BBQ with unlimited mojito this October 31, 2021, from 5 PM to 9 PM. Enjoy the alfresco vibes encircled by artistic tunes from amazing talents. Cherish the moment and create memories at The Canary with the Sundown Halloween dinner for only Php 2,599 net per head. Enjoy everything The Canary has to offer without a worry as the minimum health protocols implemented by the Philippine Government will be observed moderately. Save the date and head out to The Canary this Halloween season! For inquiries, please call (02) 8928-9888 or visit us at F1 Hotel Manila, 32nd Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig 3rd floor. F...

Celebrating life’s biggest milestones can come as a challenge these days, but as the old adage goes, “True love conquers all.” At Bayview Park Hotel Manila, celebrating important moments like weddings, is now possible through its Intimate Weddings program. Through its carefully planned system and strict compliance to existing health and safety guidelines, couples can now safely and conveniently take the next big step in their journey by choosing one of two available packages: the Intimate Wedding Package and The New “I Do” Present Day Wedding Package. Both event packages are already inclusive of food and venue, wedding cake, wine for toasting, venue styling, and room accommodation. Aside from the limited number of persons/guests allowed per event, Bayview Park Hotel Manila ensures guests’ health and safety by foregoing its usual buffet service and serving only plated meals per guest.  Above standard safety measures and protocols are also strictly implemented in the venue. Temperatu...

Hotel Sogo, the largest hotel chain in the Philippines, continues to expand its hotel services to patron guests, travelers and families who are looking for a quick stop from the hassle and bustle of the metro with its 39th branch perfectly situated in a district brimming with life. Strategically located in the heart of South Triangle, Quezon City, Hotel Sogo Timog Avenue branch is your gateway in experiencing top of the class service, authentic Filipino hospitality and comfortable lodgings at exceptionally affordable rates. With more than 100 rooms, the hotel takes pride as it showcases a refreshing look of its lobby and the first Hotel Sogo branch to introduce the self-check-in kiosk. The kiosk is part of Hotel Sogo’s modernization and is designed to allow guests a digitized and more discreet transaction of their hotel stay.  Transactions are then processed and checked at the front desk. Hotel Sogo Timog Avenue also boasts the new state-of-the-art red and white...

Get to experience a Halloween celebration like no other at F1 Hotel Manila. Have a chance to be one of the Ghostbusters during the season as ghosts will take over the hotel with its amazing promotions perfect for your family or barkada bonding! In this mysterious time, “Who you gonna call?” Encounter Otherworldly activities as F1 Hotel Manila invites children of all ages and those who are a kid at heart to save the world and become a ghost buster this October 26, 2019 from 10AM to 2PM at the Ghostbuster Halloween Party, in partnership with Columbia Philippines. Party with us as your own favorite character in the movie at the Infinity Ballroom and get a chance to win prizes from us in honor of Ghostbusters 35th Anniversary celebration. Celebrate the Halloween Season full of activities and fun at “The Home of Happy Experiences” for only PHP 1,800 nett per person. To give you an exceptional Halloween Staycation at F1 Hotel Manila, enjoy a wickedly awesome overnight stay in ...

Get to taste F1 Hotel Manila’s prestigious gold winning dishes from the Filipino Cuisine Category exclusively on hotdeals.f1hotelmanila.com until November 24, 2019 only. Experience authentic Filipino flavors as these sumptuous creations are being offered as F All Day Dining’s new set meals that can be purchased only on Hotdeals with an introductory rate of PHP 875 nett per set meal; 50% OFF from its original price of PHP 1,750 nett, good for 1 person. Imbaliktad The new set menu reflects the rich gastronomic traditions of Philippine cuisine with ingredients sourced locally from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Dining guests and foodies alike will delight in Imbaliktad – a quick seared beef tenderloin with Ilocos vinegar, Sinigang na Pata sa Catmon ug Dilang Baka or  fried pork knuckle in catmon sour broth, Utan Ala Piyanggang – local vegetables in spiced coconut cream and the Sangag na Kan-on sa Bubok Itum – fried rice with dried shrimp in burnt coconut. Sangag na K...

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 ...

Summer as we all know it is over and now starts the cold showers but fear not on getting wet for F1 Hotel Manila opens up its roof of deals! Find yourself relaxing in a classic City Suite from July 1 to August 30. For only P7,200 per night, try F1 Hotel Manila's Rainy Day Package good for two (2) persons. Experience an overnight stay with free use of swimming pool and gym facilities together with complimentary in-room massage for two (2) to end your day activities with every bit of relaxation in both your body and mind. F1 Hotel Manila also indulges you to make your night a little exciting at the Canary Lounge with a glass of Frozen Margarita tropically mixed with guyabano and guava. And, pairing with this tropical thirst-quencher is the Seafood ala Plancha concocted with a variety of crustacean bits sizzled on a pan topped with mushroom and assorted spices for a more harmonious blend! Nothing beats a fun night other than a freshly made breakfast in the morning! The Rain...

After a gruesome week at work, I was able to spend my off with my family and we decided to have a staycation, with some recommendations from my colleagues and friends, we chose to stay in Bosay Resort in Antipolo. Although I have read some bad review, we decided to still pursue to see what they have to offer since the place is pretty accessible by commute or by car. We stayed in their hotel for 2 days and 1 night and here's what I can say with the experience that we had with Bosay Hotel & Resort . First of all, I am proud to say that I am really impressed with their customer service. It was superb, we were assisted from the time we arrived, during our check-in process and their staff is really courteous. The staff who assisted us on our way to the hotel even spent the time to explain details about the resort and its facilities, and I can say that their employees are really knowledgeable about what their resort has to offer. Upon arrival at the Hotel lobb...

PLAY at Okada Manila turns 1 this February 2019! This kiddie recreational area located in one of the metro's grandest integrated resort and known as a world-class entertainment destination will celebrate its first year anniversary with a month-long birthday party. Kids and Kids at heart can expect a magical and fun day on February 10, 2019. There will be exciting activities that kids of all ages will definitely enjoy, This indoor fun area—the hub of “Purposeful Learning and Activities for the Young”— delivers educational entertainment for children aged 1-16 years old where thoughtful and joyful programs are available all year round.  Young visitors can immerse themselves in a whole range of educational yet playful facilities in a safe environment. Apart from interacting with fellow children and engaging in social activities in the eight different neighborhoods, youngsters and even guardian visitors can enjoy a variety of hour-long learning sessions with certified teacher...

The long weekend vacation is one of the best time to explore the cities , towns, and some restaurants. It is also the time to spend more quality time with your family. This Halloween, The Discovery Leisure Company and its world-class roster of hotels and resorts presents spook-tacular treats for the young and young at heart—fun and delightful offers for the whole family. Discovery Country Suites Tagaytay At the Discovery Country Suites Tagaytay, a charming bed-and-breakfast country home in lush Tagaytay Ridge, you can choose between a fun Trick or Treat activity or exciting Games at the Garden, exclusively for in-house guests, from 4-5 p.m., on October 31 and November 1-4, 2018. Irresistible Halloween treats from the Discovery Group At 5:30 p.m., sit back, relax and enjoy a movie at the Teepee set-up in the Family Room. All this is brought to you by Dutch Mill, Lemon Square, Oishi, Kettle Korn and Lucky Me. To get the most out of your stay, use the promo code BOOKSMAR...

The newly opened luxury hotel in Bonifacio Global City invites guests to experience new beginnings and start new traditions with the exciting Easter  offers. It’s going to be a fun-filled weekend affair as Grand Hyatt Manila celebrates the season of new beginnings with the exceptional Hop-Over Brunch Buffet, and adventurous Grand Easterland Party and Egg Hunt Activity, as well as Easterrific Staycation offer extended to all the guest. On Sunday, AprilA1, 2018, the Easter Bunny will begin a brilliant brunch tradition as ut merges the scrumptious offer of The Cellar with fresh and abundant speead of the Grand Kitchen. The mouthwatering food crawl of Executive Chef Mark Hagan, aptly called the Hop-Over Brunch which is available from 11:00 am - 2:30 pm  for PHP 2400 nett per person. The restaurant concept allow diners to experience a culinary journey that begins with the appetizing charcuterie, cheeses and small ...

  " To the world, you are a Mother but to your family, you are the World" Hi, lovelies, So how's your weekend? Is it fun, tiring or just so-so? We woke up early today but unlike our daily routine, today is a bit different. Last night together with family, we decided to split all the responsibilities inside the house. Yes!, I'm not the only one who will do all the chores inside the house, not only today but every day and you will know why I changed the standard routine for my family. I'm a SAHM for almost 6 years now. I grew up in a household where the wife does all the household chores, family management, kids, grocery shopping, bills and so on. I remember my grandma always told me that it's the responsibility of the wife/mother to take care of everything even to the smallest details. When I decided to work online and started blogging, there were times that I felt like I'm worn out because of pressure to meet the deadlines and doing my r...