The Kitchen Mom by dhess

On it’s 5th year, Mommy Bloggers Philippines (MBP) will be celebrating their annual Christmas party at ICON Hotel Timog. In what seems like a pre-destined event, MBP will be at the movies for this year’s theme and there is no better venue to hold this themed party than at ICON Hotel Timog. With a hotel that highlights various icons from around the world, the chosen icon influences and the hotel’s elegant, yet affordability factor makes it most ideal for a celebration of holiday glamour. Managed by experienced hoteliers, the hotel is a haven for many as it accommodates those traveling for business or pleasure in the perfectly situated area of the Quezon City district. The carefully chosen icons grace the rooms and suites giving you your pick of who you’d like to stay with. Yes, that’s right. You can be lounging with Michael Jordan or Muhammad Ali or practicing spells with Harry Potter. The calm surroundings in the Leonardo Da Vinci room will help you have a relaxing stay or if

The PediaSure Plus #OhMyGrowth Park roadshow launches, running from November to December, starting with Festival Mall, Alabang As a parent, I always want to give the best for my children. Giving them the best love and proper guidance that will ensure their growth and development. As a mom I  always want to know if my  children are getting the right nutrients that their body needs to stay healthy and active. My daughter Chelsea was a picky eater maybe that's the reason why is was underweight. For 6 years old kid like her the ideal weight should be 19.9kls but she only weighs 17kls 3 months ago. Her pediatrician recommend to give her PediaSure Plus. Though i'm not really good with some medical terms, I really want to know more about my child nutrition needs.  It was nice that I was one of the mommies invited to attend that launch of Abbott PediaSure #OhMyGrowth ( OMG ) Park  last Nov 17, 2018 held at Festival Mall Alabang. The #OhMyGrowth ( OMG) Park is a fun an

We all know that being a mom is not an easy task, all the sacrifices, sleepless nights, a mountain of laundry, kitchen wars,  is all part of being a mom. With this being said, being a mom is not all about the chores, you also need to have a time for yourself to relax, don't go with the mindset that you need to bury yourself to house chores, taking care of your self physically and emotionally will allow you to take care of your family without any barriers. With the hectic schedule that most of us moms have, we do not need to go far just to find a place to dine, relax together with your family and friends, one of the perks of being in the south is being near SM Southmall Going to the mall is more than window shopping and groceries, there are more to explore especially at SM Southmall. Here are some of the activities that you can try: EAT! Enjoy a sumptuous lunch at Hukad . Nothing beats the classic all-time Filipino dishes while dining with your family and friends,

The leading Filipino restaurant that serves the No.1 chicken inasal, Mang Inasal is the go-to place for people seeking to satisfy their craving for a truly delicious Pinoy fare. Aside from its flagship offering of the 2-in-1 sa Laki, Nuot sa Ihaw Sarap Chicken Inasal, Mang Inasal also offers Pinoy favorites such as Pork BBQ, Palabok, Lumpiang Togue, and Halo Halo. And since Sisig is one of the most popular Filipino dishes, Mang Inasal added it in its menu as well a few years back, to provide more choices to the restaurant’s ever-growing number of customers. The fastfood chain even improved the dish’s serving and taste throughout the years. A homegrown fare that traces its origins in Pampanga, Sisig was first defined in a Kapampangan dictionary in 1732 as a green fruit mixed with vinegar, salt, pepper and garlic. From being just a salad, Sisig has evolved over the years into a main dish with sizzling plate and chopped meat as its defining elements. The Mang Inasal sizzling m

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