The Kitchen Mom by dhess

Whether you’re raising your glass to romance or celebrating your independence, let love come in the form of special food delivery from the best on-demand food service, foodpanda. February is the best excuse to order all the food that you love and enjoy the special perks without stepping out of your comfort zone. Not only foodpanda’s operation in Manila, Baguio, Pampanga, Naga, Tagaytay, Cavite, and San Pedro, Laguna are in full swing, it’s also fully operational in provincial key cities like Cebu, Iloilo, Bacolod, Dumaguete, and Tacloban. Areas from down south like General Santos, Davao, Cagayan and de Oro are also now experiencing the convenience of ordering their favorite food at a tap of their fingers! From fancy restaurants, your favorite fast food, to the best new bites in the city,  the 50% off + free delivery perk exclusive offer this love month is everything you need to make the celebration complete! Here are some of the top-rated options to get you feeling comfy

Everyone shares a common goal this Valentine's season: to show heartfelt effort to make their loved one feel special, whether through a grand gesture or a simple, laid-back celebration. Red Ribbon’s brand ambassador, admired Film and TV actor Paulo Avelino shares the same goal this Valentine’s season. In the brand’s latest Digital video, Paulo shows us how we can make our loved ones feel special, and shares with us how his most heartfelt love is fully expressed through his favorite Red Ribbon Valentine Black Forest. Much like how Paulo takes precious time and effort to carefully plan the most impressive Valentine’s date for his special someone, Red Ribbon has masterfully crafted the most indulgent cake best for the occasion – the Red Ribbon Valentine Black Forest. The ever-indulgent Red Ribbon Valentine Black Forest comes in a limited-edition heart-shaped design perfect for the season. It is made with luscious chocolate cake and impeccably creamy icing to make t

Masakit mabasted. Pero mas masakit mawalan ng pera sa bank account. Habang papalapit ang araw ng mga puso huwag hayaang maging biktima ng mga mapagsamantala, hindi lahat ng mga matatamis na salita ay ginawa para paibigin ka, it rin ay ginagamit ng ibang tao para maloko ka, lalong lalo na ng mga kawatan na handing samantalahin ang ganitong mga okasyon para sa pansariling kapakanan. Todo ang pangungumbinsing ginagawa ng ilang kawatan hanggang sa makuha nila ang inyong personal na impormasyon, na gagamitin nila para mapasok ang iyong account at makuha ang lamang pera nito. Alam nilang manipulahin at paglaruan ang feelings ng mga tao kapag Valentine’s. Base sa report ng US Federal Trade Commission, $143 milyon ang nawala sa mahigit 21,000 kaso ng cyberfraud sa Amerika nung 2018. Mas marami pa ito kumpara sa $33 milyon mula sa 8,500 kaso nung 2015. Pero merong mga paraan para maiwasang ma-fall sa mga scam na ‘di lang masakit sa puso, kundi rin sa bulsa. Ito ang ilan sa mga

Village Pipol just got bigger! The first-ever VP Choice Awards finally happened and it has been trending upon its launch. Presented on January 23, it surely was a success with almost 200 guests attending the event. Brand executives, online personalities and celebrities experienced a one-of-a-kind red carpet awarding ceremony. Held at Casino Filipino Manila Bay, VP Choice Awards accommodated guests at the main ballroom. ABS-CBN’s Ultimate Bidaman winner Jin Macapagal and GMA Network’s IT-girl Ashley Ortega hosted the first-ever VP Choice Awards. Hailed as the star-studded gathering with millennial artists Maymay Entrata, Edward Barber, Darren Espanto, Mimiyuuuh and even the famous SB19 gracing the event. Of course, the awards night featured a tight competition among all nominees three major categories: Travel, Lifestyle and Entertainment. Sharp PH wins Home Appliance Brand of the Year For the lifestyle category, Sharp Philippines is one of the big winners, bagging the Home Ap

Popeyes fried chicken which is packed with unique Cajun-inspired flavors from Louisiana is now in Las Piñas, visited the branch during its opening and checked it out if it is good from what I have been told. I was able to try their signature juicy - but not greasy - Popeyes fried chicken while being serenaded by local indie band Sud who performed their soulful music during the opening, it was great! I recommend their honey biscuit, it was great, I also loved their spaghetti and chicken burger, no mystery meat like other fast food, well you know that already. After the success of Popeyes in Alabang, Popeyes is set to level up mall goers’ dining experience as it once again brings the world-famous Cajun flavors to the south! “Our successful store openings have immensely motivated us to bring Popeyes to the heart of more Filipinos. With our SM Southmall store, we are excited to let shoppers enjoy our world-class chicken at their convenience,” said Ton Gatmaitan, the m

Craving for a cup of coffee?  Looking for a new hangout place to enjoy a warm cup of coffee and a variety of delicious Filipino comfort food? If so, you are most certainly in for a treat as the well-loved Filipino restaurant Kuya J just launched its first-ever Kuya J Café. Located at Park Square in Makati City, the new Kuya J Café is where casual dining perfectly blends with the relaxing ambiance, perfect for any occasion, whether it's for your afternoon coffee craving or just feel the need of unwinding after a tiring day or a place to meet and catch up with your friends.  "Kuya J Café offers the best of both worlds. Aside from specially brewed coffee and delicious pastries, we also serve the well-loved Kuya J signature dishes. It is a place where you can either sit back and take a sip of your go-to comfort drink or enjoy a sumptuous dinner with your family," says Francis Reyes, the chief financial officer of Kuya J Group. The opening of the new Kuya J

Does anyone of you already tried Falafel? This is one of dish that vegetarian people would love to eat. I was able to try this doughnut-shaped patty when i was still working in Hong Kong. My boss really love beans for his diet. Anything made out from beans, we make sure to try it. It doesnt matter it its a new restaurant, or just an ordinary street vendor. Falafel is made from chickpeas or beans with lots of minced onion and herbs that make it so flavorful. You will not noticed that there's no meat in there. You can eat Falafel  on its own but this is reay good to have  it as a main dish, serve with Pita Bread and some fresh lettuce, cucumber and tomatoes with a nice sauce in it. What do you really know about falafel ? Falafel is very popular in Middle Eastern countries like Israel ,Syria and Egypt. The origins of falafel is still a mystery. there’s no exact evidence where and when exactly the ancient vegetarian dish was born, but we can track some of it’

Teaching kids on how the importance of financial stability at their early age makes them ready for their future. Like with our youngest child, Chelsea we already start telling her the importance of saving her money, wants vs needs and the importance of having emergency funds. Nothing secures a child's future better and, at the same time, teaches them the value of saving than by gifting them with a BDO Junior Savers account this holiday season. The BDO Junior Savers Account is specially designed for children 12 years and below. With an initial deposit of Php100, you can open an account and start growing interest. Kids below 12 years old will get a passbook to monitor their savings for as low as Php100 and start earning interest upon reaching a P2,000 deposit balance. Children between 7 to 12 years old may request for a personalized BDO EMV Debit Card upon reaching a deposit balance of P2,000. Junior Savers also gives you the option to help your child save. Through

Grapeseed oil is a byproduct of the wine-making process that plays a central role in natural skin care. This high-linoleic oil extracted from the seeds of grapes is rich in omega-6 fatty acid, which helps to rebuild healthy skin cell barriers. Along with the best organic face wash , regular use of grapeseed oil may improve the ability of skin to retain a healthy level of moisture. Here are several benefits of applying grapeseed oil topically after cleansing or using products that contain this oil to use as part of an organic acne treatment . Evens Skin Tone Grapeseed oil contains proanthrocyanidin, a naturally occurring polyphenol compound that can reduce the appearance of skin discoloration or scarring over time. The smoothing effects of this oil can also be attributed to the high levels of phytosterols found in the membranes of plant cells. Grape seeds are also rich sources of antioxidants such as polyphenol resveratrol and vitamin E. WIth regular use, existing damage ma

Kids always look forward to birthday party celebrations, but there’s no denying that the planning process can be intimidating for parents. For those who want to give the best birthday bash for their children but don’t know where to start, look no further as McDonald’s offers a hassle-free way to plan a party! Marian Rivera-Dantes and daughter Zia choose McDo Party Take it from Marian Rivera-Dantes herself, who is seen in this new video by McDonald’s, having a breeze as she and Zia takes us through their party planning process! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQNrg_TsTe8 As one of the top birthday party destinations for kids, McDonald’s aims to make party planning as stress-free as possible. Parents can rely on McDonald’s hands-on party planners, known as Guest Experience Leaders, to stay on top of the party details from start to finish, so parents can take a back seat from the stress of planning and just enjoy milestone moments as much as they should be enjoyed. McDo P

There are more than receiving gifts this holiday season. We are fortunate to buy the gifts that we want or eat that ham that is prepared for the holiday season, but not everyone is given this opportunity. This Holiday season is the time to give back from all the blessings that we have received for the entire year, and Robinsons Townville is having their campaign called 'Our Season of Giving' that aims to share an ultimate Christmas experience for everyone through the launch of their annual Christmas parade featuring our all-time favorite Christmas characters like Santa Claus, Dancing Elves, the Gingerbread Man and a walking Christmas tree ready to spread festive cheer this season. To complete the Christmas parade, Robinsons Townville invited local chorale groups to perform heart-warming and joyous carols set to dazzle the whole family. This spectacular series of events have been made possible with the help of partners such as Coca-Cola, Selecta, Purefoods, PLDT,

This Christmas, you don’t only get a friend – you get a squad at SM! When I was a little kid, Christmas is my most anticipated time of the year, aside from the festive ambiance and receiving gifts it is when almost all our family come together and celebrate it with laughter and exchanging of gifts. The warm feeling of love and essence of giving makes this season much anticipated, this is the same feeling that we wanted to share with kids that are in need. In celebration of “Happy Bear Day” this December 1, SM Supermalls brings a merrier holiday celebration as it introduces the all-new 2019 Joy Squad – elevating the fun, excitement, and spirit of joy this season of giving, especially among kiddie shoppers, in SM malls nationwide! “For eight years, SM has continued to spread the joy during the holiday season with SM Bears of Joy and help kids in need," said SM Supermalls COO Steven Tan. "And #HappyBearDay on December 1 is SM's special one-day online and on-

Ever get tired of your typical burgers or fried chicken combo? For whatever reason, everyone eventually gives in and orders their usual food at their go-to fast food joints. But what if there’s a nifty way to upgrade your fast food experience? With Popeyes’ menu items, you can come up with insane fast food hybrids that you could never imagine would pair well together, but somehow do. All you need is a little creativity and an adventurous palate. Beat the food rut and try out these combinations at Popeyes for new and weirdly delicious fast food discoveries. 1. Cajun rice + creamy crab soup Starting off the list is a combo that will surely spice up your meal. Just imagine – a bowl of flavorful and slightly spicy rice mixed into a thick and savory crab soup. All of those ingredients, spices, and aromatics coming together to give you a delicious mashup with distinctive Cajun flavors. Rice lovers out there will surely go bonkers for this one. 2. Classic honey biscuit + ic