The Kitchen Mom by dhess

Anyone who already visited the Philippines knows that  Filipinos love to eat. We Filipinos are really passionate and consistent when it comes to food. And we don’t just want to eat – we want to be solb! A commonly used term in Pinoy pop culture, ‘solb’ refers to the state of being truly satisfied with one’s great-tasting meal that they get to eat the way they want to. Mang Inasal, the leading branded grilled chicken, has recently launched a new television commercial (TVC) that captures the peculiar eating habits of Filipinos that make their dining “solb” Starring Mang Inasal endorsers Coco Martin and Angel Locsin, the 30-seconder starts with a scene where Coco and Angel are each leading a group of hungry diners to a Mang Inasal store. Once inside Mang Inasal, Coco’s group, the “Samahang Nagkakamay,” is shown eating their Chicken Inasal with their bare hands, while Angel’s group, the “Samahang Simot,” is shown finishing their halo-halo up to the last drop. Lastly, another g

Savoring a meal is always a good sign—it shows just how delicious and deserving it is of all the attention in that moment. In the latest Jollibee Burger Steak commercial, Anne Curtis is seen wholeheartedly eating her favorite beefy-saucy rice meal, openly expressing her enjoyment and satisfaction without much awareness of the people around her. Watch the adorably mouthwatering clip here:  The highly satisfying and delicious Jollibee Classic Burger Steak delivers a one-of-a-kind fast food rice meal experience with its 100% beef patty, cooked and seasoned to fit the Pinoy palate, drenched in flavorful mushroom gravy, and topped with mushroom slices. This brings a two-in-one, beefy-saucy flavorful goodness with every bite, complemented by a steaming serving of white rice that will make anyone go “Linomnom!” “It makes us so happy when we see our customers thoroughly enjoying the experience and savoring the moment when they bite into a Jollibee Burger Steak meal,” Jollibee Mark

What is the best experience while watching DC's new Aquaman movie? Well it's no other than watching it with your family or friends and tasting the new limited-edition Piattos Aquaman. Taste the real spicy seafood goodness in every pack. Taste the latest catch with the new limited-edition Piattos Aquaman packs Jack ‘n Jill Piattos brings an exciting way to enjoy snack time with its new flavor, Spicy Seafood.  As exciting as the new Aquaman movie, you'll never get enough of this new flavor that will bring your movie experience to the next level. Now, you can delight in your favorite hexagonal potato crisps with the savory taste of seafood with just the right kick of spice. The Jack ‘n Jill Piattos Spicy Seafood variant comes in four limited-edition designs featuring characters from the highly-anticipated DC Aquaman movie.  No matter what you feel like doing, this new treat from the well-loved snack brand is an ideal companion to make your personal time or

Filipinos are all about family. The mandatory family reunion happens not just once or twice a year, but every chance possible. From Birthdays to graduations all the way to the grand Christmas reunion, family gatherings are always filled with food, catching up, and loads of wholesome family fun. Lately, we’ve seen many changes in traditional family dynamics — from a simple meal to dance numbers by the grandkids. Families are reaching out to friends and relatives abroad through technology. While technology can be used to connect people, it can also become a wall between family members. How many times have you walked into a room and you are ignored by everyone hooked on their gadgets? This is the reality that has become the new norm. The simple act of truly connecting has become a valuable commodity that needs to be safeguarded by everyone in the family. This Holiday season, a brand has decided to take action to advocate for real connections. It’s not asking you to completely

The country’s leading fast-food chain’s Jolly Kiddie Meal makes school recess and playtime breaks more refreshingly fun for kids with its Jolly Tumblers! The colorful and jolly-looking beverage containers are one of the convenient ways for young ones to bring their favorite drinks to school, the playground, and to their playmate’s house. With the new Jolly Kiddie Meal Tumblers, young ones can enjoy their favorite fruit juices, iced tea, milk and chocolate drinks, or water anytime and anywhere with their most-loved Jollibee and Friends mascots. With its built-in straw, kids can easily sip beverages from their rainbow-colored Jolly Tumblers. They can also play with Jollibee, Hetty, Popo, Twirlie, and Yum by turning the gear and seeing the Jollibee and Friends mascots rotate on top of their tumblers. The Jolly Kiddie Meal Tumblers come with every purchase of a Yumburger (P80), Yumburger Meal with Drink (P100), Jolly Spaghetti (P95), Jolly Spaghetti Meal with Drink (P105), 1-pi

The ber months call for numerous parties and gatherings, so what better way to make it merrier than by infusing a refreshingly healthy concoction that you can whip up easily at home with friends and family. Whether you’re hosting a party or organizing the menu, be sure to have a refreshing  yet healthy drink to quench the thirst of your guests! Try Old Orchard’s Sparkling Cranberry Punch, a 3-ingredient mocktail recipe that's almost effortless to prepare. It has the right balance of sparkly, sweet and tart - a wholesome drink that goes well with all your favorite holiday food. Not only is this concoction berry-licious, it also packs a punch. Several studies mention that cranberry juice helps reduce the risk of UTIs. The properties present in cranberry help prevent bacteria in the urinary tract. It is also rich in Vitamin C and dietary fiber that are known to prevent cancer and heart diseases. This Sparkling Cranberry Punch is the festive drink that the whole family will e

We Filipinos really love the Christmas season, more than the food and the celebration, one of the anticipated moments that we are looking forward is to be with our family and loved ones spend time with them after a long year of work or being away. I can still remember when I was a kid, when I visit our relatives during the Christmas vacation, I can see all their preparations from changing the curtains to a new one, new table cloth, place mats, and even door mats just to prepare for the expected visitors, no wonder us Filipinos has been tagged as very hospitable. So when I grew up, this kind of custom is something that I inherited from all of my relatives and family members,I make sure that the house is clean, all curtains are newly washed or replaced, so as table cloths and door mats, so whenever my dearest relatives and closest friends drop by, they can be welcomed with a fresh ambiance. Every year, whenever the holiday season comes, unexpected things happens, like

Nutrition is very important for everyone, especially for soon-to-be moms. When I was pregnant, I was very conscious of my baby’s health and safety in my tummy. And I’m sure us parents agree that dietary and lifestyle choices have a great impact on the health of babies. During pregnancy, you are not the only one who is eating, the baby in your tummy also eats with you. You need to consume enough vitamins and minerals to meet your daily dietary needs. And it goes without saying that you need to munch on healthy and nutritious food, not just anything you feel like eating. When I was pregnant, I refrained from eating rice and replaced it with fruits and vegetables, eating hard boiled eggs and boiled potatoes really helped me out, too. Yes, potatoes! My doctor told me that potatoes are rich in potassium. Would you believe it has more potassium than a banana?  Also, a medium size potato (5.2 oz) with skin on only has 110 calories. Combine that with some eggs and fruits and yo

The holiday season is fully upon us—and there’s no better way to celebrate Christmas than with family. Bonding time can be made extra special with the cheesiest, meatiest, sweet-sarap family favorite Jolly Spaghetti, but there’s a bigger and better way to enjoy and share the experience with those who matter most—through the Jolly Spaghetti Family Pan! With its unique sweet and savory flavor profiles, the Jolly Spaghetti has captured the hearts of countless Filipinos generation after generation. This best-selling classic is made with freshly prepared spaghetti noodles, covered with a generous serving of the inimitably sweet-sarap spaghetti sauce with real ground beef and juicy hotdog slices. Finally, there’s the sprinkling of creamy grated cheese to seal the deal and complete the delightful experience delivered with every forkful! “Jolly Spaghetti has always been a favorite among Filipino kids and the young-at-heart,” said Cathleen Capati, Jollibee’s AVP for Flagship Category. “

Due to busy schedule and fast face environment sometimes we rely on ordering foods from the nearest fast food restaurant which some are really unhealthy stuff. Unhealthy habit such as eating junk food, drinking to much sodas and other salthy foods can be dangerous to our health especially to kids. Last  Thursday, December 06, 2018 I was invited to witness the announcement of  Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista  about building a #healthierQC in a commitment to fight non-communicable diseases (NCDs), the leading cause of death in the world today.  It was held at FEU Diliman Quezon City. This initiative is in collaboration with Partnership for Healthy Cities (PHC), a global network of cities led by Michael R. Bloomberg, a World Health Organization (WHO) Global Ambassador for NCDs and former Mayor of New York City. Cancer, strokes, diabetes, heart disease and respiratory diseases are the leading cause of death in the Philippines With the majority of the world’s population now l

The newest episode of Jollibee’s 14/29 Petsa de Peligro JolliSerye Series brings these two iconic performers together for a special holiday episode ‘Tis the season for Christmas parties—and impressive production numbers to liven up the festivities. In the latest episode of 14/29 Petsa de Peligro JolliSerye—Jollibee’s pioneering digital web series—the Happy Calendar House barkada is faced with another challenge that’s seemingly impossible to conquer during Petsa de Peligro. With VIP guests coming to the company’s Christmas party, and with all the party’s budget spent on decorations and lights and sounds, it got the barkada scrambling to find the best performers for the night’s entertainment. Good thing that Nina, the “kikay-diva ng Accounting” and the person in charge of planning the party, knows two singers who fit the bill: Christina Aguilar and Britney Fierce, friends from her college singing group. Played by Sarah Geronimo and Anne Curtis respectively, these two charac

When someone says the word "dampa" the first thing that comes to everyones mind is seafood, but sadly not all seafood restaurants are the same, admit it or not, you may have some horror experiences to some "dampa" restaurants that you have dined-in wether it be the food, service, price or the place. Recently, Cebu's best seafood restaurant, Isla Sugbu Seafood City, opened at Venice Grand Canal Mall in Taguig. This place brought another level to our usual dampa restaurant dining, from its interiors that will give you the cruise ship ambiance, and servers willing to peel the shrimp and crack the crabs for you, there will be no one stopping you and your tummy as you dive in the next level of seafood dining. That doesn't end there, with superb hygiene practices and facilities that are kept in pristine condition, you know that all the food that are served are fresh and safe.  The Restaurant has a brilliant way of satisfying your seafood cravings t

Stop, look and smile as the loveable giant Chicky makes all heads turn along EDSA! With a symphony of LED and GOBO lights, Chicky, Bounty Fresh Chicken’s ubiquitous brand ambassador, stands tall and bright and colorful amid a spectacular Christmas light show atop a building at the corner of EDSA and Timog Avenue.  A first-of-its-kind in a billboard format in the Philippines, the unique display of lights ushers in the Christmas season by showcasing a fun, visual treat to motorists and pedestrians traversing the busy highway. The spectacular light show ushers in a celebration of Christmas in a fresh and creative way by putting a twist to yearly traditions – including whipping up new recipes to create new holiday traditions and memories. Bounty Fresh adds up to making the season light and bright in the spirit of #Paskongfarmfresh!  Visit www.facebook.com/bountyfreshchicken/ to grab or share more ideas to twist holiday tradition For more of The Kitchen Mom adventure, you