The Kitchen Mom by dhess

Baon is a noun that’s quite difficult to translate into English. It can mean money, food, or other provisions taken to school, work, or on a journey. Pambaon will then be supplies, rations or requirements needed to sustain you while you are away from home. Parents, stereotypically moms, are always on the lookout for nutritious, delicious and of course, economical foods that they can prepare for their kids as baon to bring to school. People who go to work also search for the same attributes to nourish their minds, body and soul when they leave their homes. No need to overthink because it’s easy to find King Sue meat products at your nearby supermarkets and easier as well, to prepare food to go and bring as your baon. Here are some key ingredients from King Sue and the recipes that you can prepare for yourself and your loved ones. It’s what is called the perfect pambaon. Greet your family with a welcoming “aloha” with the King Sue Hawaiian Ham. Best served in a hot pandesal

The bigger, the better. This is something that we hear a lot especially when it comes to food, we Filipinos want value for the money that we spend or as they say a "bang for a buck".  This is one of the reasons why we love our street foods here in the Philippines, aside from being affordable, we also get big servings for it. This is why the biggest gathering of the best of Pinoy street food and the top food brands of the Philippines comes back a lot bigger on its fourth year. SM Hypermarket’s Street Food Festival 2019 brings bigger savings with tastier event-exclusive promos on favorites Knorr, Maggi, Purefoods, Alaska, Bounty Fresh, CDO, Century, Del Monte, Farm Fresh, Mekeni, and Joy. Stalls and booths are guaranteed to be filled with super sulit bundled packs, amazing freebies, and huge discounts bringing absolute value to everyone’s shopping money. Mang Larry's  The SM Hypermarket Street Food Festival features most of the legendary street food l

This August, Jollikids can make fun galactic journeys to the farthest reaches of the universe as they play and prepare for blast off with their colorful spacecrafts from Jollibee’s latest set of Jolly Kiddie Meal toys, the Jolly Space Adventure! With the newest set of connectible toys from the country’s leading fast-food chain, aspiring space explorers can imagine taking off for outer space to form their own galactic team with Jollibee and Friends riding their own spaceships. Jollikids can patrol the ever-expanding universe with Jollibee as they move his spacecraft forward to watch the blasters move back and forth. They can also attach Hetty’s rocket and help her move onwards to see her glider launch its projectile! Jollikids can zoom away from black holes by moving Popo’s spaceship forward to activate his spinning rocket. They can also help Yum see in the pitch-black darkness of space by moving his spacecraft forward to turn its lights on, and help Twirlie collect floatin

Learning how to cook is one of the most practical skills anyone can have. Cooking may be intimidating at first, especially if you are a beginner, but leading LPG solutions provider Solane believes that you can master it with consistent practice. Chef Sau del Rosario, ambassador of Solane’s Kitchen Hero — a nationwide cooking competition which aims to recognize a new generation of local talented chefs — shares his secrets to acing your cooking skills in no time. Read the recipe. Before you start cooking, be sure to read through the recipe. This will help you know which ingredients need to be chopped and prepped early on. Having everything prepared before cooking will speed up your cooking time and keep you from getting frazzled or confused. Add creativity to your dishes. Being creative not only makes your food look appetizing but also makes the dining experience more exciting. For Chef Sau, this means being able to modernize your dish so it’s more relatable and appealing es

Amid sensational stories that often hog media headlines, it is always reaffirming to know about Filipinos who go the extra mile to champion the welfare of others. Aiming to honor the noteworthy contribution of Filipinos whose passion and commitment go beyond the call of duty, Mang Inasal therefore conceived the yearly Gawad PiliPinoy. Now on its fourth year, the Gawad PiliPinoy is an annual recognition given by Mang Inasal to selfless, local modern-day heroes who use their skills and competence to push advocacies that create a positive impact on communities. “The Gawad PiliPinoy was actually inspired by the Chicken Inasal, the top-selling branded grilled chicken of Mang Inasal, that has been known for its 2-in-1 sa Laki, Nuot sa Ihaw Sarap. Gawad PiliPinoy awardees are Filipinos who passionately pursue advocacies on top of their respective day jobs or careers, and whose genuine concern for others have driven them to go out of their way to create meaningful impact on the live

Everyone is going crazy over milk tea, the distinct taste, and aroma that makes you want to take a sip until the last drop. No wonder why a lot of us are always on the look for the best milk tea in town. With all the milk tea stores offering their various mixes, it now goes down who has the best-tasting and refreshing milk tea among them all, and this is the reason why Baa Baa Thai Tea is changing the game. With its unique Thai blend on their milk tea, Baa Baa Thai tea is setting a new standard on how milk tea should be. With their new branch ready to serve in 65 Panay Ave Quezon City, you can never go wrong with their Baa Baa Thai Milk Tea, Creme Brulee with pearls and the must-try Thai specials and fruit teas. With their delicious blends and affordable prices, there is no wonder that in 3 months they were able to expand five branches across Metro Manila. Chef Joe De Ramos, Baa Baa Thai Tea Ceo, and Chef mentioned that his goal was to bring the experience that he h

Whenever payday arrives, almost all of us becomes a one-day-millionaire, we buy what we want, what we need and pay what we need to pay with our hard-earned money.  That is one reason why most of us live by payday to payday. It is rewarding to get the gadget that you aim for or fulfill that vacation that you have been planning for a year or those cool sneakers whom you've saved money for months in your trusty piggy bank. But while self-reward is vital, some tend to overdo this at the expense of the need to save. You don't need to attend seminars or become a financial advisor for you to know the importance of saving for your future and whatever unexpected, while it seems that we only have enough money to get by every payday, it does not hurt to sacrifices a few our "wants" to save for what we need and gain financial freedom. A Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas survey on consumer expectations for the first quarter of 2019 showed that only 36.6 percent of Filipino

Pasta comes in different shapes and sizes but whatever it is no one can keep us away from loving it whether it be a red or white sauce, Italian, Filipino Style, Pesto or in any way you like it pasta will be a Filipino favorite. Speaking of pasta, aside from our regular favorites, this pasta has been a favorite of a lot of Filipino, and this is Lasagna, a delightful pasta dish oozing with multiple layers of meat and sauce on every layer of pasta and cheese, giving every bite a wonderful experience. But what makes lasagna so special? The Greenwich Lasagna Supreme, for instance, an all-time favorite of actress and Greenwich kabarkada Yassi Pressman, has four delicious elements that make it so hard to resist. It's beefy . One of the secrets to a great lasagna is in the meat. Greenwich uses high-quality ground beef that is perfectly simmered, browned and delicately flavored with spices to release its juicy and beefy flavors. If cooked correctly like the way Greenwich d

Recently, I have been craving for some seafood, particularly crabs, prawns, and mussels. This craving brought me to the newest seafood place in the south, The South Side Grill. Located at Manila Doctors Village in Las Pinas City, very accessible and just near SM South Mall, The South Side Grill is a Resto-Bar that offers delicious and fresh seafood on their menu, I usually bring anti-histamine with me whenever I have to eat seafood since I tend to have an allergic reaction if the served any seafood that is not fresh, but I didn't need to worry about it since what they serve is really fresh. Here are some of the food that I would say you must try: 🔹Singaporean Chili Shrimps For all of you who loves a twist and spice on your food, this one is for you. Enjoy your shrimps on a spicy level that is still tolerable that will make you sweat while you munch. 🔹Inihaw Platter Good for sharing with your barkada or family or if you are just in the mood to finish the

Too many leftovers? Manage them by using some of these clever habits. We always talk about recycling, conserving and going green, but is that really what is happening? It all starts at home. When I was a kid, we were taught that every grain of rice is important since this is the sweat of every farmer just to have it consumed on our table, we barely have any leftovers then. But as they say, times change, we wanted more, more than what we consume, what we need.  Did you know that every year, roughly one-third of the food produced for human consumption? Around 1.3 billion tons gets wasted, says a report released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN). Some of these food items, fruits, and vegetables, plus roots and tubers, have the highest wastage rates. Similarly, food wastage is becoming a public concern in the Philippines, especially that every day, the country discards around 987,952 kg of rice, a staple in every Filipino meal, accordin

Having a buddy is great, someone that will be there for you, someone that will support you all the way and will help you achieve your goals whether it be a lifetime goal or wellness goal. My husband and I really love to eat and we barely exercise. As the years passed by, we both gained weight and he has been diagnosed with NAFLD (Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease) and borderline obese. We know it is not late yet for us to start and live a healthy lifestyle, we decided to take a step to a healthy lifestyle, we wanted to start our journey to wellness by joining Robinson's Supermarket's Fit & Fun Wellness Buddy Run. As early as 3 am I'm already up, my husband who came directly from work, waited in Alabang for me as we went together to the venue in Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City for the 12th Fit and Fun Wellness Buddy Run. As we arrive at the venue, it was almost crowded with partners getting ready for the 5K and 10K race. Presented by Robinson's Su

Remembering the fondest memories from one’s childhood is always a great feeling. The comforting experience of coming home from school to a delicious snack prepared by lola or eating merienda with mom at the playground – all those simple yet sweet moments carries over into the present whenever we look back, bringing us instant joy from reminiscing. Get ready to experience waves of sweet nostalgia as Red Ribbon brings back a classic favorite. In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the well-loved bakeshop is once again offering the delicious Red Ribbon Taisan that was first offered back in the 1980s. Look back at your treasured memories as you share the familiar buttery sweet flavor of the original Red Ribbon recipe – a fluffy chiffon cake delicately brushed with butter and topped with sugar crystals. Relive the good old days and make bonding moments sweeter again with the Red Ribbon Taisan. This is available for only P20 per slice and P80 for a full loaf. What are you wait

Despite the rainy days, everyday school homeworks and weekend quizzes, kids still enjoy their playtime and let their creativity flows with Jollibee newest Jolly Kiddie Meal Toy set, Jollibee Wheel of Joy! With the latest set of connectible toys from the country’s leading fast-food chain, kids will truly have another fun-filled experience as Jollibee and Friends take them on an exciting Ferris Wheel ride. Jollikids can build the Jollibee Wheel of Joy by first assembling the pillars of their carnival attraction, placing Jollibee at the base, and turning the knob to see him move around. Next, they can assemble the Ferris Wheel’s cabs by using bars to connect the swing frames and fixing the swings of Hetty, Popo, Twirlie, and Yum to the bars. As they connect the base and each of the colorful gondolas together, kids can make Jollibee’s friends spin by turning the knob – just like a real Ferris Wheel ride! Let your Jollikids have fun building their own Jollibee Wheel of Joy w