Hey there, readers! This 2014, Cream Silk, the No. 1 hair care brand, celebrates its 30th anniversary! You've probably read about it already: a few bloggers and I are giving away premium Cream Silk 30th anniversary gift sets for three winners. The more, the merrier! Watch out for the new TV commercial where Cream Silk invites every Filipina to go Beyond Beautiful. The TVC is being topbilled by celebrity stunners Heart Evangelista, Sam Pinto and Toni Gonzaga. To join the giveaway, don't forget to TAKE A PHOTO OF YOURSELF LINKED ON FB,TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM ... Continue Reading...
Archives for February 2014
Family fun day with #OishiOWow
Gosh. The snack giant Oishi is almost the same age as me :) It was in 1974 when Oishi Prawn Crackers and Kirei were born. Those two bring back childhood memories but there are so many variants now. Just some of the things I love: Oishi's Gourmet Picks Potato Chips Kimchi Flavor and Cheese-Soaked Sponge Crunch...heavenly! To celebrate 40 years of snack food goodness, the brand held a family-type event where they invited celebrities and not-so celebrities like me (haha!) for A Day of O Wow Surprises! Venue was the Skye Lounge on the rooftop of the W Building at the ... Continue Reading...
Fastfood: Tropical Hut Sili Burger + KFC Double Down
The past week had me really craving for fastfood. Kinda unusual since I would rather have real carinderia or canteen food than stuff that can be handed to me in two minutes. But I guess if you're a mom like me, buying Happy Meals with toys can't be avoided or finishing off the kids' plates of their leftover Chickenjoy and spaghetti :) Tropical Hut, an old burger brand in the Philippines, isn't really in my radar. But I have to admit their poster for their new offering called Sili Burger piqued my interest. At this age, am still a sucker for good ol' ... Continue Reading...
Manila’s 10 best ramen restos 2014 listed
So there's a list of Manila's 10 best ramen restos going around, and am bound to believe it because it's compiled by a Japanese, and second, because the article author Mr. Gaku Nakamura proclaims himself to be a "ramen consultant." Considering the number of restos and international ramen franchises sprouting up, this list is surely helpful to help us separate the chaff from the grain. Also, being a ramen consultant, I hope Mr. Nakamura is not biased towards some of his "clients." ;) I am sure everyone on this list have their own merits and have the word ... Continue Reading...
How to make ramen class on Feb. 15
Learn to make delicious ramen from your own kitchen along with other Japanese dishes as master chef Seiji Kamura shares his tips and secrets at The Maya Kitchen on February 15, Saturday from 10am to 2pm. Chef Kamura will demonstrate the following: Miso Ramen - a chicken or pork broth with miso, lard and sesame for a thick, sweet and hearty soup. The thick, curly noodles are topped with spicy bean paste, butter and corn, leeks, onions, bean sprouts, ground pork, cabbage, sesame seeds, white pepper and chopped garlic. Hiyashi Chuka are cold noodles ... Continue Reading...
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