One thing for sure, Filipino kitchens will be busy preparing for the usual New Year's Eve fiesta! I am sharing this recipe for a different kind of fruit salad whipped up by Chef Jonathan Paul Em during a cooking demo organized by Electrolux Philippines in Alabang Town Center last December 3. The chef also showed how to make Christmas Paella, Cassava Tarts and Smoked Salmon Cucumber Rolls but the Spiced Fruit Salad Cups recipe was the best one I liked. Read on.... SPICED FRUIT SALAD Prep time: 40 minutes Cook time: 30 mins Serves: 12-15 ... Continue Reading...
Archives for December 2017
TrueMoney teams up with Bayad Center for bills payment & remittances
FinTech company TrueMoney Philippines has signed a partnership agreement with Bayad Center, enabling the latter's customers to have access to TrueMoney Philippines’ nearly 7,000-strong agent network in remote areas of the country. Manuel Lorenzo Tuason, President and Chief Executive Officer of CIS Bayad Center Inc. said " We all work hard to pay our bills. One way of rewarding Filipinos for paying their bills is giving them access to more convenient channels of payment by bringing the service closer to them.” TrueMoney – owned in part by the C.P. Group from ... Continue Reading...
1 million lbs lost in FitFil National Weight Loss Challenge #livetomove
Health is wealth, and so a country like the Philippines can only advance if its 112 million or so citizens are strong and able.It was a good idea by the Fit Filipino Movement (FitFil) spearheaded by celebrity fitness coaches Jim and Toni Saret (“Biggest Loser Philippines Season 2”) to rally the entire Philippines to shift to an active lifestyle and collectively lose one million pounds. Guess what? It was a resounding success.After being launched in May 2017, the FitFil National Weight Loss Challenge was able to rally the Philippines to collectively shed nearly one ... Continue Reading...
Holiday dining at Dean & Deluca, L’entrecote & Mario’s restaurants
It's only four days before Christmas and after this, festive New Year's Eve celebrations rock the town. Here's a preview of what some fine places in Manila have to offer in terms of gift-giving and holiday dining. They have food to take away as well which is something to consider when one's pressed for time or too harried to slave it out in the kitchen. Dean & Deluca has gifts available in wooden crates, canvas bags and red boxes. You can choose from their selection or make your own from tons of choices like wine, jam and jellies, coffee, tea, canned and bottled ... Continue Reading...
A festive guide to exploring Darwin this December
Situated on the northwest coast and surrounded by the remote Australian outback, Darwin may be the smallest of the Australian capital cities, but it has plenty to offer. The authentic Aussie vibe and native wildlife make it a favourite of visitors to Australia. And it’s proximity to nearby Kakadu National Park and the stunning Katherine Gorge make it a great choice for nature-lovers. Although December might not be the best time to visit the Northern Territory capital in terms of weather, there are still plenty of reasons to venture north in summer. The city really ... Continue Reading...
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