The Kitchen Mom by dhess

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

For generations of Filipinos, snack time is Rebisco time.Now we can celebrate with these Special Edition Designer Cans created by four renowned Filipino contemporary artist. The well-loved Filipino snack brand has been a go-to choice for baon, for merienda, as pasalubong or simply as a comfort food. And this year, the homegrown snack maker marks another milestone as it celebrates 55 years in the business and in the hearts and homes of Filipinos, here and abroad. “Rebisco has grown leaps and bounds since we started 55 years ago,” Rebisco President Jonathan C. Ng said. “We’ve expanded our product portfolio and our markets, and we continue to nurture generations of our most valuable asset—our employees. More importantly, Rebisco has become an integral part of Filipinos’ snacking culture, which is why we’re excited to share this milestone with our consumers.” Modern twist to an icon For many Filipinos, no trip to the province is complete without the iconic multicolored Rebisco

Once again, Sem Break is here so after that nerve-wracking school days for them, they definitely want some relaxing and treats for what they have worked hard of the School Year. I was thinking of spending more time with them since I'm also busy attending events and writing articles during night time. And the only thing that I can say is that they grew up really fast, that's why as much as possible I want to spend a quality time with them. I like them to have a normal and memorable childhood. With this being said, as part of our bonding moment, Since SM Center Las Pinas is just near our place, I decided to have some bonding moment with them. My daughter asked to eat at Bonchon which my daughter really loves their Honey Citrus Chicken. We ordered 2 box meal and guess what they said that the kid will EAT FOR FREE! Yes, you read that right. Everytime you order  2 Box Meal, you will get a free kiddie meal for your child. My daughter doesn't eat that much ev

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