Shopping has never reached its peak than during the Christmas holiday just past. It was truly an expensive season that ate up whatever bonuses we earned or savings we had. That's because gift-giving is a much-revered tradition and we aim to please our loved ones as much as we can. We believe, however, that shopping shouldn't be a pointless, useless exercise. As a practical mom, am always on the lookout for ways to save me money. That is why am patient enough to scour places like Divisoria or wait for the high-end brands in malls to announce their sales. Great ... Continue Reading...
Archives for December 2016
Bouillabaisse recipe : hard to pronounce, but easy to cook
It was an event in December I was truly excited about, a "supermarket raid" organized by new food brand Contadina. Yes, the one with Nigella Lawson as an ambassador. Our bunch of bloggers were told to gather early at Robinsons Selections in Venice Piazza Mall with instructions clear beforehand. Keep in mind a tomato-based recipe using Contadina as one of the ingredients and shop for the needed stuff in the supermarket. Needless to say, everyone was in an upbeat mood. Like most moms, grocery shopping is a therapy for me. I get a kick out of scouting for new ... Continue Reading...
Select the best merchant account for your e-commerce store
Running a business today looks very different than running a business even just 20 years ago. As society has changed and become increasingly dependent upon things like the internet and smart devices, things like e-commerce have risen to be the favored way to shop. Instead of going to a brick and mortar store and standing in line, for example, consumers today would prefer to find what they need online and use the time they saved doing something they feel is productive. You might be wondering how today’s business owners can benefit from this kind of consumer, and the ... Continue Reading...
Noche Buena the Mario’s way
Christmas is a big time for Pinoy families to bond and reunite. And if you're looking for a feast or potluck dish to impress, look no further than Mario's restaurant for their time-tested Spanish specialties. Tender cochinillo with crispy crackling skin; moist Roast Turkey with choice of Herbed Corn Bread, American Style Bread, Relleno de Pabo or Spanish Style Relleno stuffing; flavorful Paella Valenciana, Marinera or de Legumbres; tasty Chicken Relleno and Chicken Galantina; fork-tender Pastel de Lengua; meaty Beef Lasagna or rich Callos Madrileña. ... Continue Reading...
Beef brisket recipe for Noche Buena from Chef Vicky Rose Pacheco
Another edition of the Top Eats Series was recently held at The Maya Kitchen Culinary Center. On spotlight was Vicky Rose Pacheco, Executive Chef of Manila's 1771 Group of Restaurants. Her latest project is Flatiron, a bistro-style establishment in Uptown Place Mall Bonifacio Global City which offers down-home comfort food like steaks, burgers and pizzas. In the Maya cooking demo, Chef Vicky Rose graciously shared her recipes and techniques for whipping up some of her resto's bestsellers like the Flatiron Brisket 6 which is slow-cooked in aromatics for six hours, ... Continue Reading...
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