The Kitchen Mom by dhess

I always have a bottle of sesame oil in my kitchen. It is great to use for making some savory dishes and I really like the smell of it. But do you know that sesame is not only good for your home cooked meal. It is also good for our daily skin care regime. To feel and look beautiful, more and more Filipinos are becoming conscious about what they put on their skin. It used to be as simple as using some astringent to clean up and face powder to keep the oiliness out. But as beauty products become sophisticated, so as the people’s drive to catch up with the latest trend on skin care and cosmetic products. Popular among Filipinos are some of the Korean products taking on the shelves of local stores. It’s no surprise at all, since Koreans are globally known to have glowing skin because of their regimen and many Filipinos are into Korean culture because of the influx of Korean dramas shown on television. As more creams and face masks come in to the shelves, there are some who find

Did you know that green grapes are the ones commonly used for raisins? Who doesn’t love raisins? These sweet and juicy treats can make everything better, whether embedded in creamy loaves of bread or eaten on their own.  But did you know that raisins were actually discovered by accident?  History reveals that the first raisins were discovered back in 2000 BC when grapes were accidentaly left to dry in the sun. Ever since then, early civilizations have popularized the use of grapes in its dried form. Nowadays, raisins are something that are enjoyed by everyone. Especially for people wanting to live a healthy lifestyle, raisins are good sources of nutrients while also being delicious and filling. But there is more to this food than what we think. For example, did you know that the most commonly used grapes for raisins are the Thompson Green Grapes? About Thompson Grapes Contrary to popular belief that most raisins are made from red grapes, Thompson grapes ranks as the mo

With all the activities he goes through everyday, Baste always looks forward to a big and hearty merienda. After his daily noontime show, Eat Bulaga, he spends time studying, having fun with his friends, and playing outdoors. That’s why when he gets home, he’s hungry and looks forward to the merienda that Mommy Sheila prepares. Usually, it’s a super-sized sandwich made with NeuBake bread. This is the inspiration behind the newest commercial for NeuBake Super Slice, the newest white bread from Gardenia, and the latest endorsement from Baste. In the new TVC, we see Baste arriving at home after playing basketball outside. Hungry, he request Mommy Sheila to prepare his favorite merienda, a ham and egg sandwich. Mommy tells him that she’ll make one sandwich for him, and Baste is worried whether he’ll be satisfied with just one sandwich. Then, Mommy Sheila shows him that she’ll make a sandwich using NeuBake, the latest white bread from Gardenia. She prepares it lovingly, gives it

Midea, the world’s leading manufacturer of consumer appliances, participated recently in an LPG forum that brought together stakeholders from the government, refineries, LPG plants, LPG distribution companies, technology providers, and investors in the industry. With Midea’s partnership with Solane, a household name that has provided Filipinos with quality LPG, the latter highlighted the different uses of LPG in a household which showcased Midea’s lineup of gas ranges.   Midea has been providing Filipino households with friendly home solutions, including new products to their lineup of kitchen appliances that could make any home a center for feasts and many other gatherings. They have 3 new models of gas range and oven that are meant to bring out the chef in every family member. Midea has a 50-centimeter gas range with 4 gas burners and a 58-liter oven, and the other has 3 gas burners, a hot plate, and a 58-liter oven. The last one is a 60-centimeter gas range with 4 gas