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Potatoes USA Cooking Workshop + My Shrimp and Bacon Balls Recipe using U.S. Dehydrated Potato Flakes

Potatoes play a big part in the diet of Pinoys. We use them in a lot of our ulam (viands), we enjoy them for snacks like chips and fries, and they are often our preferred side dish like mashed potato. They are so versatile, and may I add, very nutritious, too!They are packed with vitamins and minerals like Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, potassium, complex carbohydrates, fiber and calcium among others. My daughter who is now in grade school benefits from all the nutritious goodness in potatoes.They are a constant in my pantry because they are very affordable. A win-win! So, I said yes right away when I was invited to the Potatoes USA Cooking Workshop. It was held last October 25 at the Magsaysay Institute of Culinary Arts in Mandaluyong City. The event was a collaboration between Potatoes USA and Momma ‘n Manila blog with guest celebrity mom-chef Rosebud Benitez-Velasco. She shared three potato recipesthat are so easy to prepare! These are U.S. Potato Crusted Salmon with Truffle P

Maxicare encourage people to live a healthy life with Maxifest 2019

Prevention is better than cure, this is the line we hear all the time from friends, family members or even your doctor when you try to ignore your health.  Raising self-awareness, knowing what is your body's need and getting a healthier lifestyle that will suit you is like giving your body an advantage to fight illness. As a member of Maxicare, like most of us, I only see its importance during times of sickness, or when I need it for checkups. never did I know that Maxicare is more than just a healthcare provider,  I just recently knew that they have been holding health events that help in raising awareness in getting fit and living a healthier lifestyle.  Fitness is, without a doubt, the biggest trend in 2019 as it can shape better habits of living life to the fullest. With different exercise routines and innovative workouts that deliver sweat-inducing sessions, living your best life has never been more exciting. For those who are always on the search for new and inter

No Tricks, Just Treats with Welch’s Fruit Snacks this Halloween

Halloween is the season of a lot of things from horror movies, play dress up, to sugary candies. And just because the season of sweets is in high gear, the treats should not contain all those scary ingredients. That’s why for your trick or treat, consider a bagful or more of Welch’s Fruit Snacks that are made of real fruits with assorted flavors that the kids and even the whole family can enjoy! Certified made with fruit and fun, Welch’s Fruit Snacks not only delivers delicious taste, one serving of this chewy snack contains 100% Vitamin C and 25% Vitamin A and E. In the alphabet of vitamins, these three stand out as critical for growing kids. Aside from these benefits, who can resist the lure of free from preservatives, fats, and gluten? These qualities will surely far exceed expectations as too much consumption of those three are usually associated with headache and nausea. Children and kids are more susceptible to these that’s why their food should be watched out on Halloween

Sarah G.’s Secret to Decades of Success: Explore and Discover

The singer-actress has been in the industry for almost two decades now. William Shakespeare once said, “some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon ‘em.” This is something that no doubt applies to Sarah Geronimo, the multi-hyphenated star who is inarguably still one of the brightest personalities in the entertainment industry even after almost two decades of being a part of it. Some would say that Sarah was meant to rule the stage since she was young, but there was a lot of hard work invested in her career as well—something she had shown since childhood. She won the grand prize for the IBC television singing contest Star for a Night at the tender age of 14 and had been unstoppable ever since. Her rise was fast but expected. She broke through the top with new hits and soulful revivals, as well as albums that turned her presence into a form of pop culture on its own. But while her fast rise is something for the books, there’s something

Countless Jollibee Moments at Jollibee's National Jolly Kids Day

The Jolliest Bee in town joins kids in celebrating Children's Month. No wonder kids love Jollibee, aside from bringing a smile to their faces, thousands of kids were treated to an exciting National Kids Day in celebration of Children's Month. My daughter and I  are one of the jolly kids who enjoyed along with other kids and their families during the fun-filled day full of activities prepared by Jollibee that was held in SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. The entire venue was transformed into a full-scale Jollitown theme park. During the event, the kids were welcomed by Jollibee and friends, while the entire day was filled with adventure and fun as kids go through wonderful activities like arts and crafts sessions, musical plays and on-stage games where they got to take home exciting giveaways and prizes. The Jollitown Theme Park featured inflatable playgrounds, interactive booths, and a Jollitown Express that offered a panoramic view of all the amazing

Gastronomic Adventure at MOA Asian Street Food Fest 2019

Asia is about Street Food. Aside from being affordable and being readily available to masses, this where most popular street food started, such as dumplings, bubble tea and Milk Tea which are now enjoyed and recognized in different countries. In our country alone, street foods are one of the things that we Filipinos love, like isaw and kwek-kwek which are sold on kantos, even the banana cue and ice scramble that you loved in your childhood days are also street foods that are loved until now. With the recent rise of tourism in Asia, the local street food scene continues to level up its game. Food offerings are innovating from the traditional finger food to a variation of flavors worthy to explore. Discover the gastronomic roots of Asia through a food adventure from Korean, Japan, Taiwan, China, and the Philippines here at SM Mall of Asia! The MOA Asian Street Food Fest will be gathering our favorite popular Asian delicacies on October 21 -27 at the Main Atrium.

Celebrate With The Whole Fam At Kidzania Manila’s “Halloween Funfair”

On its greatest Halloweek yet, KidZania Manila transforms into a ‘carnival’ for a grand “Halloween FunFair,” giving families a lively bonding experience from October 29 to November 3. BGC’s premier play city holds thrilling games for this year’s All Hallow’s Eve celebration, incorporating carnival games like buzz wire, target shooting, tic tac toe, and ring toss for non-spooky, wholesome activities for everyone.    There will be a Treat Jamboree exclusive for BKidZanian CitiZens where kids, with the help of their parents, can get as many treats as they can within a specified amount of time. Expect goodies from event partners McDonald’s, Milo, Milo Nuggets, Jack ‘n Jill Chiz Curls, Quake Overload, Presto, Cream-O, Magic Creams, X.O., Dynamite, Lush, Goldilocks, and Oishi Lava Chips. Adventure-seekers, meanwhile, will be thrilled to become astounding performers, splendid artists, magnificent tightrope walkers, and more as the jobs are tweaked for the circus at many Ki