The Kitchen Mom by dhess

According to the saying, Invest in your hair because it is the crown that you never take off. A few weeks ago I was invited to witness the opening of the newest branch of Creations by Lourd Ramos Salon in BGC. Bringing beauty and creativity in the business district. Creations by Lourd Ramos is one of the well known Hair and Make-up Salon in the Philippines, with different branches nationwide, providing wonderful creations and exceeding expectations, no wonder he's opening another branch to cater more customer. I was really excited to try their services. This is my hair before the treatment. I was hesitant the day before I received the invitation whether to try the services or not, due to my previous salon experience. A short story about the nightmare on one of the salons where I had my hair treatment prior. My hair was chemically damaged. Leaving my hair dry, dull-looking. Actually, I look like an adult version of " Merida" as you can see in the picture afte

The Visayas region consists of beautifully scattered islands blessed with diverse cultures, majestic beaches and warm people that will keep you coming back. But aside from these, one thing that makes all its islands worth flying for is the glorious food, which is the highlight of—if not the reason for—traveling here. From foods that originally came from the region to the reimagined classics, hopping off from one Visayan island to another offer great experiences for the senses and especially for the stomach! Are you a foodie traveler? Cross some Visayan food from your bucket list! Here are some Visayan provinces that will give you a taste of an unforgettable vacation: Bacolod: The Land Origin of Chicken I nasal The famous Masskara Festival in Bacolod | Photo by Leonardo Villasis Bacolod City, the capital of Negros Occidental, is home to the vivacious Masskara Festival and vast sugar plantations. That is why it’s dubbed as the City of Smiles – a place where festi

If there is one person in the world we can be thankful for our life, then that should be our mothers. After carrying us for 9 months and bearing the pain of delivering us into this world and raising us. The brightest gift for mom is within your reach this Mother’s Day. My Diamond offers a 45% discount on all jewelry from May 2 to 13, 2018 at all My Diamond stores nationwide! You can choose an 18k white gold ring with six pieces 0.54 carat diamond surrounded with 109 pieces of 0.64 diamonds from the Dream Collection, sliding diamond bangles of 18k white gold with 174 pieces of 1.25 carat diamonds or 14k white gold with 119 pieces of 0.77 carat diamonds, or classic baguette pave bangle of 14k white gold with 71 pieces of 1.44 carat diamonds. This Mother’s Day, give something completely precious to someone who is truly diamond worthy with jewelry pieces from any My Diamond concept store in Ayala Center Cebu, Festival Mall, Gateway Mall, Glorietta 4, Greenbelt 3, LuckyChinatown Mal

(From L-R) Jollibee Brand Engagement Manager Cat Triviño, Brand Manager Kat Silvoza, Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid and her son Nate Alcasid, Marketing Director for Flagship products Cathleen Capati, Brand Engagement Officer Celina Tan.  “They captured our real lives!” Asia’s Songbird gushes about new Jollibee ad It was a warm sunny morning that day. I and Chelsea were really excited to meet the newest Jollibee Spaghetti family celebrity endorsers. I can say that I'm one of the loyal fans of Jollibee since I was nine years old. I and my mom usually visited the first Jollibee branch in Pamplona Las Pinas and know it is also the place where I bring my kids for some bonding moments. Who are Newest Jollibee Spaghetti endorsers? Last April 12, Jollibee welcomes the newest member of the family. Regine Velasquez-Alcasid also was known as Asia's Song Bird who is been in the entertainment industry for three decades. She has done everything 

Cooking can be simple and easy for some and others might find it a bit difficult to handle for different reasons. Some started to value and know the importance of cooking or making a mess in the kitchen at an early age but still enjoys the atmosphere and willing to learn more about it. Young professionals today are not only eating out more but also leaning heavily on the convenience of takeout. But that leads to a whole different set of problems. Not only is it more expensive to eat out, but when you live on meals made for you by other people, you tend to gravitate towards the unhealthy- fast food, deep-fried, overly sweet or salty, or loaded with saturated fat. That can lead to weight gain and all the health problems that come with an unhealthy diet. Skills to a healthier, happier life However, a lot of men and women have decided that enough is enough and take matters into their own hands, learning how to do the basics that have been forgotten while growing up. For

 I usually have a simple meal during weekdays but during the weekend I always make sure to prepare something new and exciting food for the family to try. Found this great new pizza recipe. TUNA PIZZA Ingredients: • 1 185g can Gold Seas Tuna Chunks in Herb and Garlic • 1 small can corn kernels • 50 g canned black beans, drained • 1 small red bell pepper, sliced thinly • 1 small red onion, sliced thinly • 2 tsp cilantro, chopped • 1/2 tsp chili powder • 1/2 tsp cumin powder • 1 piece lime, juiced and zested • Salt and Pepper • 1 large pizza dough or Flour • Tortilla • 170g easy-melt Cheese Procedure: 1. Pre-heat oven 425 degrees. 2 . In a medium bowl, add tuna with a bit of oil from the can. Break up with a fork until shredded. 3. Add black beans, red bell pepper, onion, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, lime zest, and juice. Toss and season with salt and pepper. 4. Put mixture on pizza dough. Top with cheese and place on baking sheet. 5. Bak

Credits to Louie Sangalang A lot of Filipinos have made our country well-known in different fields, from sports, literature, arts and a lot more. And now us Filipinos have another source of national pride as FWD Life Philippines representative Louie Sangalang conquered the FWD North Pole Marathon, the world’s coolest marathon. Louie Sangalang is a multi-sport athlete and also the first Filipino cancer survivor to conquer the FWD North Pole Marathon. The marathon that was held last April 16  on a 42-kilometer path in a terrain with temperature ranging from negative 30 to negative 33 degrees centigrade. The Filipino spirit, having finished the race in 11 hours and four minutes amid severe weather conditions. 62 participants from 23 countries took part in the marathon, which marked the second year of FWD’s title sponsorship and the first region-wide participation of 11 FWD-sponsored runners, dubbed FWD Team Asia. Sangalang’s triumph is an amazing testament to the

Last Sunday, Vivo Philippines painted the town Red, with the launch of the new Vivo V9 newest shade, the Velvet Red. Vivo, one of the top global brand of smartphones  that provides groundbreaking innovation and style. With Vivo V9 Velvet Red shade, you can be as hot as the summer sun. Two of  the country’s top stars, Julie Anne San Jose and Barbie Forteza, graced the launch of the newest color of the Vivo V9 smartphone, the Velvet Red, in SM North EDSA. Julie Anne San Jose led the 5 p.m. show while Barbie graced the 7 p.m. event. The two young artists donned their fiercest red ensemble for their respective segments. Multi-talented artist Julie Anne San Jose belts out high notes during the launch of the Vivo V9 Velvet Red at SM North EDSA. Asia’s Pop Sweetheart Julie Anne encouraged her fans to get the Vivo V9 in Velvet Red, which she described as a striking color fit for the passionate and the bold. “I believe most of my followers are full of energy… So, the Viv