The Kitchen Mom by dhess

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

Is it ok for us parents to be overprotective to our kids? Being protective of your is a child is natural for parents especially for mother's. But I've read that being too overprotected can cause more harm to the child, it increases the child anxiety when they are not allowed to overcome their fear. Honestly, I'm one of the so-called "helicopter mom", I really pay close attention to my children, their problems, emotion, and experiences. I usually say " No" to the things or situation that they might get hurt emotionally and physically. I'm not allowing them to face their fear, learn and enjoy what usually kids love to do. With this being said, I noticed my daughter becoming a little bit aloof and unexpressive when it comes to her emotions and that is the reason that I allowed her to learn things on her own way with proper guidance, and that really turned things around. Like children, parents also should learn to say Yes and Let Go! This is w

The country’s number one fast food chain Jollibee reminds us that amid all the fun activities and many obligations that the holidays bring, Christmas should always be about cherishing and spending time with the people who matter most. Due to the many preparations that need to be done and celebrations that need to be attended to, some people become so busy that they do not get to spend as much time with their families anymore. But even if it’s the most wonderful time of the year, nothing makes Christmas more meaningful and joyful than spending quality time with the family, even beyond the usual Misa Del Gallo and Noche Buena. Family bonding especially during the holiday season fosters a generally happier atmosphere, creates precious and lasting memories, and strengthens deep relationships. Jollibee delivers this message of love during the busiest season through a heartwarming TVC featuring its best-selling Chickenjoy. “This video is our call to all Filipino families to spen

We're not going to be around forever to take care of our family and our loved-ones, so if there is someone that we can entrust them, it is better be someone who knows on how to take care of them the way we do. FWD Life Philippines, one of the country’s fastest-growing life insurers, has introduced a series of new protection plans that can be tailored to meet individual customer needs.  The FWD Set for Tomorrow is a financial protection for those you leave behind. “FWD’s Set for Tomorrow will provide protection for the people we love and care about. The coverage amount and period can be customized to any personal situation and budget. Our aim is to make real and substantial protection accessible to everyone,” said FWD Life Philippines President and Chief Executive Officer Peter Grimes. FWD Set for Tomorrow, the insurance product has three variants that address the different needs to take care of those left behind should the unexpected happen— Short Term Cover, Income

Robinsons Appliances "Bag  It or Drop It" four raffle winners, one each coming from Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, are set to play “Bag it or Drop it” on November 3, 2018 at Robinsons Place Antipolo. Watch the game unfold and get to bring home appliances and other exciting prizes in this post-halloween activity set by Robinsons Appliances. Hosted by TV personality and top Radio DJ Sam YG, the players have the chance to win up to Php 500,000 worth of appliances.  The “Bag It or Drop It” game starts with 25 identical boxes, each with an appliance as a prize. The player must then select a numbered box at random. The player’s aim is to sell the box to the host, or the “Vendor,” for the most number or equivalent amount of appliance as possible.  Once a box is chosen, the host will ask the player whether to “Bag It” or “Drop It,” which the player must answer, and a “Bag It” answer means the player accepts the host’s offer. The game then continues just to find o

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 spookiest night of the year is coming up! Soon it’ll be time to slip on fun costumes and hand out all kinds of treats to the kid-sized ghouls, goblins, and ghosts who will come trick-or-treating. Children adore Halloween, the one day of the year famous for its connection to candy and every sweet treat imaginable. But all that sugar isn’t very good for them, and it’s a challenge for parents to come up with tasty treats that are as creepy (or creepier!) than mass-produced chocolate eyeballs and gummy monsters. It’s not impossible, though, to produce treats that are wholesome, tasty, and still thrillingly Halloween-y! One such parent is self-professed travel enthusiast, foodie, and writer Stephanie Zubiri-Crespi. As a mother of two young children, she recognizes that her boys should enjoy the thrill of Halloween just like all the other kids, but also knows that curbing their sweet intake during this candy-crazed holiday is also important. To strike a balance between treats

There are more than gelato at Gelatofix. If you think you already tasted it all, you better try visiting Gelatofix soon and try their new dishes. Gelatofix Lifestyle Cafe is known for their over-the-top creative gelato creations. This month of October, they are unveiling a new wave of mouthwatering dishes complete with appetizing mains and delicious all-day selection. So I visited their store located at BGC near Seda Hotel. I will make sure not to miss this kind of opportunity to try Gelatofix newest dishes.  Roast Beef with Mushroom Gravy First on the line was the Roast Beef with Mushroom Gravy. The beef was really flavorful, soft and easy to chew, the beef compliments with the rich herb cream sauce, giving another level of taste to the dish. Chicken Parmiagiano . My second choice is Chicken Parmigiano conveniently placed on top of the rice. I love the crispy coating of the chicken on the outside but still juicy and tender on the inside.

Do you remember those big carnivals before? We haven't seen them in the south for a long time but the good news is SM Southmall brings the Great South Carnival for family and friends to enjoy. Prepare to scream, be amazed, laugh and truly experience Halloween with your loved ones 5 Thrilling activities to do at the Great South Carnival in SM Southmall 1.Face your Fear of Clowns at the Haunted House Ever watched the movie, "It?" Well if that movie gave you the heebie-jeebies, you're going to love this horror house filled with circus creeps. To make it scarier, you will have to find and collect the face of the clown and give it to him before you can escape alive. 2. Enjoy the Great South Show Catch a show filled with acrobats and other peculiar performers as they put on a spectacle you've never seen before. Witness magic before your eyes and see the great ReyBambino put on a show of tricks. Clap, sing along and get LSS with the ringleader as he sings