The Kitchen Mom by dhess

If there is one thing common with Filipinos, I believe that would be the love of FOOD . I can still remember when my other relatives come home, not only that we get crowded at home but also our table gets crowded. They usually call it "The Filipino hospitality". Recently, I had the opportunity to dine at Blackbeard's Seafood Island and with doing so, I had relived the experience of my childhood days in which food was served on top of the banana leaves and from clay pots, giving that more appetizing look and aroma. Nothing beats Kare-Kare when paired with bagoong Blackbeard's Seafood Island is a seafood restaurant located in the Bldg.G SM by the bay, Seaside Blvd. SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City and has other branches nationwide. This restaurant is well-known for its fresh seafood and boodle feast. Pansit Sotnaghon Guisado One of their latest offerings is the Blow Out Boodle which is perfect for birthday blowout, family bonding and reunion

Easter is a symbol of hope and new beginnings. bringing excitement just like finding a basket of egg hidden for the Easter Celebration. A very wonderful experience for kids and kids alike especially if you are with your family. Easter celebrations usually include egg hunts, Easter-themed fairs, and parties for kids and their families. This year, SM Supermalls delights customers with a fresh, exciting take on the well-loved egg hunt and Easter party in 68 malls across the country!This is the first time that SM host its first nationwide digital hunt. Kids and kids at heart are invited to join the “Hunt, Scan, and Win,” SM’s first nationwide digital-egg scavenger hunt on Easter, April 1 – where QR codes will be scattered in the malls for customers to find and scan for giveaways, deals, and GCs from participating stores. “Celebrating Easter with the whole family will be more memorable this year with all the fun activities we have in store for them in the malls, especiall

The global smartphone brand Vivo has unveiled its all-new sleek and stylish V9 flagship unit last March 22, 2018 at the City of Dreams Manila in a summer-themed unveiling that was attended by over 200 members of the press and other guests. Guest enjoyed the afternoon at the Wave, a contemporary poolside deck, restaurant, and bar to try and experience the newest smartphone from Vivo which is the V9.Guests were encouraged to take selfies and photos to be posted on Instagram for them to be able to get a chance to win an exciting prize from Vivo. Vivo Executives led by Brand Director Annie Lim answered some of the questions of the media during the V9 press launch Vivo started in the Philippine market in 2016 and become one of the country's top 3 smartphone brand.A Vivo unveiled last Thursday its newest flagship phone Vivo V9 with an all-new FullView 6.3-inch display, with AI-powered features in a sleek and stylish design, 24-megapixel selfie camera, and 16MP+5MP

Hungry? Doesn't know where to eat? Want something that is cheap yet fulfilling?, Then you've been heard. Foodpanda , the on-demand food delivery platform in the country, and McDonald’s are now partners in making meal time delivery more convenient for consumers. Starting March 21, 2018, McDonald’s customers can now order their favorite meals like the Big Mac, World Famous Fries, or Chicken McDo via foodpanda through the foodpanda app. foodpanda is currently active in two cities in the country – Manila, and Cebu –  and have 600+ food brands on board. It was launched in the Philippines in June 2014 and has since grown to have over 2,000 partner restaurants nationwide. foodpanda allows users to conveniently discover food options around their neighborhood and directly order them online or via a mobile app. "Foodpanda’s partnership with McDonald’s shows that we at foodpanda always strive to bring top quality and best restaurants onboard to satisfy what our cust

Security, Isn't it nice to sleep when you have the feeling that your home is secured, some of us may be taking for granted the importance of home security, with crime rate rising, it is better to invest in securing our home to protect our loved ones. You may not be aware but securing your home starts with your door knobs. Recently Kwikset discusses the importance of doorknobs at Kwikset Roadshow Manila 2018 A leading lock manufacturer in the world, Kwikset, educate Filipinos as they discussed recently about the importance of door knobs safety feature during the Kwikset Roadshow Manila 2018. Vice President and Managing Director of APAC Spectrum Brands Inc., Dave Albert, personally discussed different form of locks in the market that was presented to different booths at the event. In the first booth was the product station where Asia Sub Region Product Marketing Manager of Specterum Brands Inc., Alivin Tan, showed the difference of common deadbolt lock that most of

Being a mom is not as easy as it looks, taking care of your kids is not enough. Proper guidance, love and affection are also important and you need to balance everything from your work, household chores and spending time with the kids. For these superwomen, finding the best sidekick is the key, having a trusty companion can make things easier. Moms nowadays are such multifaceted individuals. On top of managing housework, their careers, and their kids, they also have to make sure that their parenting styles are not overshadowed by their hectic schedules. These superwomen may be masters at multitasking, but sometimes, they do reach their limits. That’s why they need extra help when it comes to making sure that they take care for their little ones well. Take for example Pearl Paguio, a mother of three kids who also works as a freelance writer. As a woman who also has to balance her career with her other responsibilities, it is the little parenting details that she has to

Basketball, a game that almost all Filipinos loved and continued to be loved. for the love of the game, almost every Barangay has their own basketball court. As they say, "ball is life". Last March 15, 2018, A press conference was held at SM Mall of Asia Arena. SM together with NBTC officials had renewed their pledge and extended their partnership for three more years of continuing to champion the skills of the Filipino youth through sports development. They also discussed the upcoming SM-NBTC League Finals that will happen from March 19-23, 2018 at the Mall of Asia Arena. Chooks-to-Go also shows their support to the grassroot program of the Philippine sports. Vivo Philippines , a top global smartphone brand that focused on developing innovative and stylish products for the young generation also supports the advocacy of SM and NBTC  that empower the youth through sports. Not only focused on showcasing and highlighting the talents of The Filipino youth, the

Determination, dedication and the support of every Filipino is what our very own representative for the North Pole Marathon will bring with him as Pan-Asian insurer FWD Life Insurance the fastest growing insurance company in the Philippines, sends off sole Filipino runner on the Marathon which happened last March 22, 2018. After his intensive and rigorous training together with his support team, our very own Louie Sangalang is more than ready to carry the Philippine Flag towards the finish line. The multi-sport athlete and cancer survivor Luisito “Louie” Sangalang is set to fly to the northernmost point on Earth to represent the Philippines in the Marathon, which will be held on April 9. He will join ten (10) other FWD-sponsored runners from Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, and Japan in the grueling marathon. Collectively, the 11 runners are dubbed “FWD Team Asia”. The FWD North Pole Marathon runners, hailing from all over the globe, will be running on ice she

A cake makes every event a little more special, adds an element of surprise on a celebration, the same reason that it is given on almost every special occasions or even a simple way of showing gratitude. Care is shown and manifested in unique and different ways. From something as simple as lending a helping hand to going as grand as throwing a loved one a surprise birthday party, these acts of love show that actions do speak louder than words. Red Ribbon, one of the country’s most loved brands, encourages giving what is most special for your loved ones. Making every day simple moments and occasion sweeter, Red Ribbon cakes and pastries are the ones you share with people who matter most to you, such as your friends and family. “At Red Ribbon, we believe that the people we care for deserve only what’s best and special. So when you care a little bit more for someone, show it with Red Ribbon. Our special products are always a delightful treat that will make people feel your e

With all these Bakeshops that offers almost the same bread and pastries on their displays, only a few of them offers quality bread that you'll definitely remember. Recently, I was invited to attend the Grand opening of Studio Bake, a bread gallery that is located at the UG West Expansion Wing of Festival Mall in Alabang. Seeing the place for the first time gives you the cozy feeling and a guarantee that the products that you will buy are freshly baked and delicious. You won't stick to one since they offer varieties of bread and pastries and it ranges from sweet to artisanal. There is something for everyone to bite into. I've been really curious to try and when I tasted it, I was really hooked especially for their pork floss! The products are really affordable and high quality. I can say that it is worth every peso that you'll pay for it. According to them, they produce their bread before the sun comes up. Everything starts with a fresh batch. Knea

The Philippines is known for its beauty and unique charisma. In 2013 and 2017 Palawan ranked as No.1 in Travel + Leisure World Best Island while Boracay landed on the 3rd spot. Filmmakers and other tourists were captivated by the hidden beauty of our beautiful islands. Not only once that foreign film was shot in the Philippines; Naked Weapon in 2002, some scene was shot in Subic, Zambales; Romantic Island starring Eugene and Lee Min Ki and directed by  Cheol-Woo Kang was shot in Boracay: Mango Tree directed by  Lee Soo-Sung was shot in Cebu. The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB ), an attached agency of the Department of Foreign Affairs  (DOT ) under Chief Operating Officer Cesar Montano gave recognition to eight Filipino-made and two foreign movies that showcased the beauty and charisma of the Philippines and helped promote the Philippine Tourism through their film. Cine Turismo, the newest campaign of Tourism Promotions Board under COO Cesar Montano, will give recognit