3 ways Mommy Loida Foods makes preparing yummy lutong-bahay meals easier for busy moms

Let’s face it: we busy moms face quite a lot of challenges when it comes to preparing home-cooked meals.

With the demands of work, managing a household, and taking care of children, finding the time and energy to plan, shop for, and prepare healthy and delicious meals can be a daunting task. This can lead us to sometimes relying on fast food, takeout, or pre-packaged meals, which can be expensive and unhealthy in the long run.

Plus, we also sometimes struggle with finding inspiration and coming up with new meal ideas that our families will enjoy. The pressure of ensuring that meals are nutritious, well-balanced, and meet dietary restrictions or preferences can also add to the stress of meal preparation.

Mommy Loida Foods
Mommy Loida Foods
Mommy Loida Foods
Mommy Loida Foods

All of these challenges add to our burdens as busy moms, but this is where Mommy Loida Foods can help by providing convenient, high-quality, and nutritious meal solutions.

Mommy Loida Foods

Mommy Loida Foods offers a range of products that make cooking at home easier and more convenient, saving us valuable time time in the kitchen but also ensuring that we can provide our families with wholesome and nutritious meals that they will enjoy.

Mommy Loida Foods
Mommy Loida Foods
Mommy Loida Foods
Mommy Loida Foods

Here are three ways Mommy Loida Foods make lutong-bahay an easier and more delicious affair for us busy moms:

  1. Frozen Packs. Mommy Loida Foods come in frozen packs wherein the ingredients are already pre-prepared; meats have been marinated, sauces have already been made and viands have been pre-seasoned. We can buy our favorite viands and store them in our freezer, ready to be brought out and cooked when we need them.
  2. High-quality ingredients. All of Mommy Loida Foods’ products are made with high-quality, healthy ingredients that are free from preservatives and additives. Moms can feel good about what they’re feeding their families, knowing that they’re getting wholesome and nutritious meals.
  3. Time-saving solutions. Since all the ingredients have already been pre-prepared, all we have to do is thaw out the frozen packs and follow the step-by-step instructions, then voila! We have a meal for the family to enjoy. Quite a big help to us busy moms who may not have the time or energy to do all the chopping, slicing and dicing, isn’t it?
Mommy Loida Foods
Mommy Loida Foods

Pinoy food faves

Mommy Loida Foods offers a range of Pinoy-favorite ulams that are sure to be big hits at the dinner table. These include:

Barbecue Liempo. A flavorful cut of pork belly that has been marinated in a savory blend of spices and herbs, perfect for grilling, roasting, or pan-frying.

Mommy Loida Foods
Mommy Loida Foods
Mommy Loida Foods
Mommy Loida Foods

Chicken Inasal. Traditional grilled chicken dish wherein chicken pieces are marinated in a tangy and flavorful mixture of vinegar, calamansi juice, garlic, and spices.

Mommy Loida Foods
Mommy Loida Foods
Mommy Loida Foods
Mommy Loida Foods

Pork Sisig. Classic Kapampangan dish made with chopped pork that has been sautéed with onions, garlic, and chili peppers then mixed with calamansi juice, soy sauce, and mayonnaise to create a tangy and savory flavor, making a great either as an appetizer or a main dish.

Mommy Loida Foods
Mommy Loida Foods
Mommy Loida Foods
Mommy Loida Foods

Quick and easy dimsum

If you want to treat the fam to a satisfying snack of dimsum, Mommy Loida’s got you covered there as well with its Tagumpay line.

Mini Pork Asado Siopao. Fluffy steamed buns made with first-class flour and filled with sweet and savory pork asado filling. It may also be air-fried.

Mommy Loida Foods
Mommy Loida Foods
Mommy Loida Foods
Mommy Loida Foods

Chicken Siomai. Tasty steamed dumpling made with lean ground chicken, minced vegetables and aromatics, best enjoyed with toyomansi. It may also be deep-fried.

Mommy Loida Foods
Mommy Loida Foods
Mommy Loida Foods
Mommy Loida Foods

Mommy Loida Foods’ range of convenient and high-quality frozen food products make home cooking easier and more enjoyable for busy moms as they allow us to save time and energy in the kitchen while providing delicious and nutritious meals for the family.

Mommy Loida Foods
Mommy Loida Foods
Mommy Loida Foods
Mommy Loida Foods

So moms, go ahead and enjoy the benefits of home-cooked meals without the stress and hassle of meal planning and preparation. Whether you’re looking to try new takes on classic Pinoy dishes or want to simplify your mealtime routine with quick and easy dimsum, Mommy Loida Foods has something to offer. So why not give them a try and discover how they can help make your life easier and your home-cooked meals more delicious!

Mommy Loida Foods
Mommy Loida Foods
Mommy Loida Foods
Mommy Loida Foods

Place your orders at Blk 2 Lot 5 Samadores Compound Area, 2 Luzon Ave, Quezon City (Tel. No.: +63 9176282298) or contact Mommy Loida Foods via its Facebook and Instagram pages.

Mommy Loida Frozen Foods are also available at Bamaka Meatshop Prime outlets located in:

  • Antipolo: 283 Sumulong Highway, Antipolo, Rizal (Tel: +63 919 0746044)
  • Cainta: 29 E Village East Avenue, Barangay Story. Domingo, Cainta, Rizal (Tel: +63 928 5512488)
  • Quezon City: 14 Freedom Lane, Quezon City (Tel: +63 998 5600522)

Disclosure: Product samples were provided to facilitate this feature.

9 reasons why Hashi Donburi is a must-try restaurant for Japanese food lovers

If you’re a Japanese food lover and you’re looking for a new restaurant to try, you can hie yourself off to this hidden gem along Mother Ignacia Avenue in Quezon City.

Here are nine reasons why you should dine at Hashi Donburi:

1. Japanese flavors made accessible

Hashi Donburi offers an extensive menu of Japanese dishes including rice bowls, sushi, sashimi, tempura, ramen, and more, all of which are prepared using traditional techniques and ingredients that the owner – ex-OFW Aldy Mancio – learned from Japanese mentor during his overseas stint setting up one of the first Japanese restaurants in the Middle East back in the 80s.

Hashi Donburi
Hashi Donburi

He parlayed his kitchen prowess into a thriving business back home when he opened a ramen and donburi shop in Dapitan, Manila, catering to the students in the area.

The restaurant’s name is a combination of two Japanese words. “Hashi” means chopsticks, which are a common utensil for eating Japanese food, while “donburi” refers to a bowl of rice topped with various ingredients.

Hashi Donburi
Hashi Donburi
Hashi Donburi
Hashi Donburi

Soon, another branch opened along Mother Ignacia Avenue in Quezon City to cater to the professionals and families in the area. Despite going through a rough patch during the lockdowns brought about by the pandemic, Andy and his team kept Hashi Donburi open, ready to serve their loyal clientele and new foodie fans with the restaurant’s takes on Japanese food.

2. Cozy and inviting atmosphere

The restaurant has a cozy and inviting atmosphere, with wooden furniture, Japanese-inspired decor, and warm lighting that exudes a minimalist-industrial ambiance but also creates a comfortable and relaxing dining experience. It’s the perfect spot for a casual lunch or dinner.

Hashi Donburi
Hashi Donburi
Hashi Donburi
Hashi Donburi

3. Friendly and attentive service

The staff at Hashi Donburi are friendly and attentive, making sure that every customer feels welcome and satisfied. They are always happy to answer any questions about the menu and offer recommendations based on your preferences. Plus, the restaurant recently migrated to a digital ordering system, allowing guests to scan a QR code browse through and order from an online menu and which also totals their bill.

Hashi Donburi
Hashi Donburi

4. Wide variety of rice bowls

Rice bowls, or donburi, are a staple in Japanese cuisine, and Hashi Donburi specializes in a wide variety of flavorful and satisfying rice bowls. Whether you prefer meat, seafood, or vegetables, there is a donburi for everyone on their menu.

Hashi Donburi
Katsudon
Hashi Donburi
Oyakodon
Hashi Donburi
Katsu Curry
Hashi Donburi

5. Fresh handmade sushi

If you’re a fan of sushi you won’t be disappointed at Hashi Donburi. They use fresh and high-quality ingredients to create their beautifully plated handmade rolls.

Here are some tips for sushi lovers at Hashi Donburi: If you’re dining solo, treat yourself to an Onigiri, an Okinawan nori sandwich filled with katsu, Spam and tamago. On the other hand. if you’re dining with a group, go all-out on the sushi and order a Maki Boat which already features a delicious combo of mixed maki and sushi rolls great for sharing.

Hashi Donburi
Maki Boat
Hashi Donburi
Onigiri

6. Comforting ramen bowls

Ramen is a popular Japanese dish that consists of noodles served in a savory broth with various toppings. At Hashi Donburi, the ramen bowls are made with care and attention to detail, resulting in a rich and flavorful bowl of comfort.

Hashi Donburi
Tonkotsu Ramen
Hashi Donburi
Tatanmen

7. The classic faves

Pinoys have quite a special affinity for Tonkatsu and Ebi Tempura. After all, these are dishes that are easy to appreciate and enjoy, and they go so well with that Pinoy staple: steamed rice. Additionally, they are versatile dishes that can be served as a simple snack or as a more substantial meal, making them perfect for practically any occasion.

Hashi Donburi
Ebi Tempura
Hashi Donburi
Tonkatsu

8. Refreshing drinks

Whether you’re up for something to help you cool down on a hot day, or want a drink to complement your meal, Hashi Donburi has the beverage you want, available by glass or by pitcher.

Hashi Donburi
Cucumber Lemonade
Hashi Donburi
Calamansi Juice

9. Your just desserts

For sweet-tooths, there’s no better way than to end a meal on a high note with something sweet. Hashi Donburi’s got them covered with its Tempura Ice Cream.

Hashi Donburi
Hashi Donburi

Japanese food lovers in the Quezon City area who are looking for a satisfying dining experience should definitely add Hashi Donburi to their list of must-visit restaurants. Its wide variety of Japanese dishes, fresh sushi, comforting ramen bowls, refreshing drinks and a cozy and inviting atmosphere as well as its friendly and attentive service make it a welcoming haven to any Japanese food aficionado.

Hashi Donburi
Hashi Donburi
Hashi Donburi
Hashi Donburi

Hashi Donburi is located 139 Mother Ignacia Avenue, South Triangle, Quezon City, open daily from 11am to 11pm for dine-in, takeout and delivery. For inquiries and reservations, call +63 2 77206040.

Hashi Donburi also delivers via GrabFood and FoodPanda.

Stay updated on its promos and offers by following Hashi Donburi on Facebook and Instagram.

Check out my previous post about Hashi Donburi:

Sweet somethings from Big Al’s Cookie Jar

Every once in a while, I get that irresistible craving for something sweet.

I normally give in to this craving because:

  • Doing so brings me so much joy (and yes, a bit of sugar rush!)
  • It’s so easy to get something sweet and delish from Big Al’s Cookie Jar!
Big Al’s Cookie Jar
Big Al’s Cookie Jar

Since 2004, Big Al’s Cookie Jar has been whipping up delightful desserts from its home kitchen or from its four branches conveniently located in the metro.

It also conveniently delivers its confections via GrabFood, enabling sweet-tooths like me easy access to it sugary offerings such as:

Triple Decker Cookie Jar (Php459).

This prettily packaged jar of cookies contains sixteen cookies of all three of its chewy soft-batch cookie variants: Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip Macadamia and Chocolate Oatmeal Walnut. Each cookie generously laden with chocolate chips and chunks.

Big Al’s Cookie Jar
Big Al’s Cookie Jar
Big Al’s Cookie Jar
Big Al’s Cookie Jar

Decadent Chocolate Cake (Php409/loaf | Php749/junior).

Big Al’s best-selling moist chocolate cake generously covered with rich and smooth chocolate icing.

Big Al’s Cookie Jar
Big Al’s Cookie Jar
Big Al’s Cookie Jar
Big Al’s Cookie Jar

Butter Caramel Cake (Php449/loaf).

Moist butter cake topped with Big Al’s signature caramel sauce.

Big Al’s Cookie Jar
Big Al’s Cookie Jar
Big Al’s Cookie Jar
Big Al’s Cookie Jar

With these delicious delights so easily accessible, there’s no reason not to give in to my cravings, is there?

So if you’ve got sweet cravings like I do, why deny yourself such decadent pleasures?

Big Al’s Cookie Jar
Big Al’s Cookie Jar
Big Al’s Cookie Jar
Big Al’s Cookie Jar

Order your decadent desserts from Big Al’s Cookie Jar today via GrabFood.

You can also pick up your Big Al’s Cookie Jar treats at its branches located at:

  • G/F MaxFill Gas Station, Marcos Highway, Mayamot, Antipolo City
  • G/F Regray Bldg., 30 Matino St. cor. Malumanay St., Sikatuna Village, Quezon City
  • G/F CEO Flats Jupiter, 27 Canopus St. cor. Jupiter St., Bel-Air, Makati City
  • Blk 3 Lot 13 President’s Avenue, BF Homes, Parañaque City

To know more about Big Al’s Cookie Jar, visit its website or follow it on Facebook and Instagram.

Seafood and Oyster Bar sets up more outlets in the metro

If you’re heavily into your seafood diet (“when you see food, you eat it!”), then you definitely have to include oysters in your menu, especially during this month of hearts.

Oysters (“talaba” in Tagalog) have a strong association with Valentine’s Day, owing to being considered a natural aphrodisiac for centuries.

Well, their supposed contribution to an intensified sexual drive may be a subject for debate but there is no doubt that these fruits of the sea are quite delicious and are actually good for you.

Seafood Oyster Bar
Seafood Oyster Bar
Seafood Oyster Bar
Seafood Oyster Bar

Oysters bring you a sumptuous taste of the ocean: they have a briny and creamy flavor and silky texture that will leave you wanting more.

Oysters also bring with them a myriad of health benefits that include:

  • Brain health. As they are rich in Vitamin B12, they are said to be helpful in keeping the effects of dementia and Alzheimer’s at bay.
  • Bone health. They also help to prevent the onset of osteoporosis, thanks to their vitamin D, copper, zinc and manganese content.
  • Heart health. With their selenium content, they also help prevent heart disease.
Seafood Oyster Bar
Seafood Oyster Bar
Seafood Oyster Bar
Seafood Oyster Bar

Are you sold on oysters yet?

The good news is that getting them is a breeze now that Seafood and Oyster Bar (SOB) is setting up more outlets in the metro!

Aside from its oyster cart at The Grid Food Market in Powerplant Mall, this new foodie venture from the Tasteless Food Group will also set up carts at Public Eatery in Robinsons Magnolia on February 17 and at Itadaki Food Court at Mitsukoshi Mall on February 24.

There, you can get freshly shucked oysters which can be eaten raw, topping shots of liquor or baked in a variety of flavors.

Seafood and Oyster Bar
Seafood and Oyster Bar
Seafood and Oyster Bar
Seafood and Oyster Bar

So this Valentine’s Day and all the special days beyond for you and your significant other, be sure to indulge yourself with these delicacies fresh from the seas at SOB!

To stay abreast on Seafood and Oyster Bar’s updates and offers, follow it on Facebook and Instagram.

Check out my previous post about Seafood and Oyster Bar:

New Rice Baked Oysters at Seafood and Oyster Bar, The Grid Food Market

Lots of love from Lots’A Pizza with its new Beefy Blanca!

Being the month of love, February is full of expressions of love.

That quintessential Filipino pizza – Lots’A Pizza – brings a fresh new expression of love with its latest offering: the Beefy Blanca!

Lots’A Pizza Beefy Blanca
Lots’A Pizza Beefy Blanca
Lots’A Pizza Beefy Blanca
Lots’A Pizza Beefy Blanca

This limited-edition heart-shaped pizza is the pizza chain’s first-ever cream-based pizza, a bit of a departure from Lots’A Pizza’s winning signature sauce.

But, oh, it does offer new dimensions of flavor for Lots’A Pizza fans to enjoy!

Lots’A Pizza Beefy Blanca
Lots’A Pizza Beefy Blanca
Lots’A Pizza Beefy Blanca
Lots’A Pizza Beefy Blanca

Generously topped with roast beef slices and drizzled with delicious cheese sauce on top of a crust that’s both chewy and crispy at the same time, this is an irresistible temptation to true-blue pizza lovers.

Treat yourself to this lovely pizza for just Php250! Or even better, share it with your loved ones!

Lots’A Pizza Beefy Blanca
Lots’A Pizza Beefy Blanca
Lots’A Pizza Beefy Blanca
Lots’A Pizza Beefy Blanca

This Beefy Blanca pizza is but the latest innovation from the company that established a winning formula in pizzas, namely:

  • a perfectly parbaked crust made from Lots’A Pizza’s proprietary dough blend
  • a signature pizza sauce made from the freshest tomatoes and spices
  • premium pizza toppings composed of the choicest meats and cheese
Lots’A Pizza Beefy Blanca
Lots’A Pizza Beefy Blanca
Lots’A Pizza Beefy Blanca
Lots’A Pizza Beefy Blanca

Order your Beefy Blanca as soon as possible as this will be available for a limited time only.

This Lots’A Pizza branch is located along Maysilo Circle, Barangay Plainview, Mandaluyong City, open daily from 10.30am to 10.30pm. For orders and inquiries, call +63 2 86350825.

You may also course your orders via FoodPanda, GrabFood, Booky and Pick-A-Roo.

Stay updated on Lots’A Pizza’s promos and offers by visiting its website and following it on Facebook, Instagram and Youtube.

Celebrating different kinds of love with Red Ribbon’s limited-edition Valentine Black Forest Cake

Oh, yes, we’re right smack in the midst of the Month of Love. Can’t you just feel the all that love in the air?

The impending arrival of Valentine’s Day has got me in a more reflective mood. Lately, I’ve begun to realize that I have been blessed with different kinds of love that made my life all the richer.

Red Ribbon Valentine Black Forest Cake
Red Ribbon Valentine Black Forest Cake
Red Ribbon Valentine Black Forest Cake
Red Ribbon Valentine Black Forest Cake

And this year, I’m celebrating these varied expressions of the ultimate emotion with an exceptional confection from Red Ribbon Bakeshop: its limited-edition Valentine Black Forest Cake!

This lovely dessert creation makes a much-awaited comeback just in time for Valentine’s Day. And I must say: it surely is well-suited to the holiday!

It is made with moist liquor-moistened chocolate fudge cake layered with rich creamy icing in an occasion-appropriate heart-shaped design, topped with decadent chocolate shavings and cream cheese icing rosettes, then decorated with luscious Maraschino cherries.

Red Ribbon Valentine Black Forest Cake
Red Ribbon Valentine Black Forest Cake
Red Ribbon Valentine Black Forest Cake
Red Ribbon Valentine Black Forest Cake

I agree that it is truly a confection made with love in mind, and which calls to mind the different kinds of love that enhance and enrich my life.

Philia, the love of friends

Being an introvert, I acknowledge that my circle of friends is made up by a very few and select set of individuals. With all the intrigues and misunderstandings that I seem to attract in school and in my workplaces (I swear I’m not a drama queen), it’s a wonder that I’m able to make and keep close relationships with people who I consider my tribe. Needless to say, I’m always grateful for their gift of friendship.

Storge, the love of parents for children

Motherhood has been and continues to be one of the most defining roles that I play. I never would have thought that I would be able to love not just one, but two (!) individuals who I helped bring into the world. A poet once said that “Your children are not your children. They are sons and daughters of life’s longing for itself.” While I try to balance my role in their lives as both parent and co-traveler in their life’s journey, I’m grateful for the love and joy they bring to my existence.

Red Ribbon Valentine Black Forest Cake
Red Ribbon Valentine Black Forest Cake

Eros, the passionate love

No doubt Hubby will find this section of my post dedicated to him extremely cheesy but, to him I can say “tough luck!” After all, he did vow to accept me “for better or worse,” hehe! After more than twenty years together, our relationship continues to grow and evolve, and I’m thankful that we find things to discover about each other.

Red Ribbon Valentine Black Forest Cake
Red Ribbon Valentine Black Forest Cake

Agape, the love of mankind

This kind of love may be the most difficult of all. After all, it is kind of love that requires so much understanding and forgiveness that often goes unrequited. For me, it is the kind of love that allows me to go through life sans the bitterness from past hurts and offenses. It is also the kind of love that when given by others, allows me to redeem myself and learn from mistakes.

Who would have thought that Valentine’s Day celebrations would bring about such profound thoughts, eh?

Red Ribbon Valentine Black Forest Cake
Red Ribbon Valentine Black Forest Cake
Red Ribbon Valentine Black Forest Cake
Red Ribbon Valentine Black Forest Cake

Well, thanks to Red Ribbon’s Valentine Black Forest Cake, I have something sweet and delicious to commemorate this occasion in honor of all the loves in my life.

Happy Valentine’s Day to you and your loved ones, foodies! Be sure to spread the sweetness with this sweet confection from Red Ribbon Bakeshop!

Red Ribbon Valentine Black Forest Cake
Red Ribbon Valentine Black Forest Cake
Red Ribbon Valentine Black Forest Cake
Red Ribbon Valentine Black Forest Cake

It’s available only from February 13-15, so it’s best to order now via the Red Ribbon app, the Red Ribbon delivery website, Red Ribbon on Facebook Messenger, or by calling the #87777 hotline. You may also place your order via GrabFood or FoodPanda.

Disclosure: Product samples were provided to facilitate this feature.

Check out my previous posts about Red Ribbon Bakeshop:

S’more the merrier with Cinnabon’s S’mores MiniChocobon

The holidays may be well and truly over but that doesn’t mean we can’t re-experience some of the things that made the season all the merrier.

Take the S’mores MiniChocobon from Cinnabon, for example.

This limited edition variant is still – thankfully! – available at Cinnabon outlets.

Cinnabon S’mores MiniChocobon
Cinnabon S’mores MiniChocobon
Cinnabon S’mores MiniChocobon
Cinnabon S’mores MiniChocobon

This holiday treat is made up of Cinnabon’s very own MiniChocobon, which is now tucked and topped with gooey toasted marshmallows and drizzled with white chocolate truffle.

Cinnabon S’mores MiniChocobon
Cinnabon S’mores MiniChocobon
Cinnabon S’mores MiniChocobon
Cinnabon S’mores MiniChocobon

It brings to mind marshmallows roasting, hearth fire crackling and being surrounded by family and friends at Christmas time.

What’s not to love in this cheery and merry holiday treat?

Cinnabon S’mores MiniChocobon
Cinnabon S’mores MiniChocobon
Cinnabon S’mores MiniChocobon
Cinnabon S’mores MiniChocobon

Even if this lovely dessert leaves Cinnabon’s menu after the holidays, we can still enjoy our classic faves:

  • Cinnabon Classic Roll. The cinnamon roll that started it all, filled with Makara cinnamon and topped with decadent cream cheese frosting.
  • Chocobon. Classic cinnamon roll given that delicious chocolate filling and drizzle.
  • Caramel Pecanbon. Classic cinnamon roll topped with caramel frosting and chopped pecans.
  • Chocopecanbon. Classic cinnamon roll topped with chopped pecans and drizzled with chocolate sauce
Cinnabon S’mores MiniChocobon
Cinnabon S’mores MiniChocobon
Cinnabon S’mores MiniChocobon
Cinnabon S’mores MiniChocobon

Such sweet delights is best enjoyed with their perfect match – Cinnabon’s coffee creations:

  • Coffee beverages (available hot or cold): Brewed Coffee, Cafe Americano, Cafe Mocha, Cafe Latte, Cafe Latte, Cappuccino, Caramel Macchiatto, Cinnamon Roll Latte
  • Cold brew: Classic, Creamy, Vanilla & Cream, Cinnamon
Cinnabon S’mores MiniChocobon
Cinnabon S’mores MiniChocobon

Aren’t you craving for a Cinnabon treat right about now?

Well, the good news is that it’s quite easy to get yourself your Cinnabon indulgence.

Cinnabon S’mores MiniChocobon
Cinnabon S’mores MiniChocobon
Cinnabon S’mores MiniChocobon
Cinnabon S’mores MiniChocobon

Since the mid-80s, Seattle-based bakery Cinnabon has been serving up its most delectable cinnamon bun, a product of the collaboration between father-and-son duo Rich and Greg Komen, and master baker Jerilyn Brusseau.

In 1999, Cinnabon established its foothold in Asia when it opened its first Philippine bakery at Robinsons Place Manila.

Today, Cinnabon has twenty bakeries in the country, all committed to churning out its much celebrated Cinnamon buns and more, using the finest quality ingredients and serving them, hot, irresistibly fragrant and fresh from the oven.

Cinnabon S’mores MiniChocobon
Cinnabon S’mores MiniChocobon
Cinnabon S’mores MiniChocobon
Cinnabon S’mores MiniChocobon

So do’t miss your chance to experience #TheRecipeForWonderful at Cinnabon stores located at:

  • SM Aura Premiere, SM Baguio, SM Megamall, SM Mall of Asia, SM North EDSA and SM North EDSA North Towers, SM City Clark, SM Cagayan de Oro, SM Seaside Cebu, SM Fairview, SM Mindpro
  • Trinoma Mall
  • Festival Mall
  • Ayala Malls Manila Bay
  • Robinsons Magnolia, Robinsons Galleria
  • Alabang Town Center
  • SLEX Shell Travel Plaza – Main, SLEX Shell Travel Plaza – Deli2Go, SLEX Shell Mamplasan
  • Petron Travel Plaza
  • Caltex San Pedro Travel Plaza
  • NLEX Shell Travel Plaza – Deli2Go, NLEX Drive & Dine
  • NAIA Terminal 3, NAIA Terminal 4

Can’t go to a Cinnabon bakery? Order your Cinnabons for delivery right to your doorstep via GrabFood, FoodPanda and G-Life.

For the latest news on its products and offers, follow Cinnabon on Facebook and Instagram.

Check out my previous posts on Cinnabon:

A taste of extravagance with Kenny Rogers Roasters’ Truffle Collection

It’s high time to enjoy a bit of luxury, isn’t it?

After the deprivations of the past few years, here is a moment indulge in a little extravagance.

Well, Kenny Rogers Roasters’ got a luxuriously delicious offering just for you: its Limited Edition Truffle Collection!

Imagine this: Kenny Rogers Roasters’ classic offerings now infused with the distinctive aroma and flavor of truffle.

Kenny Rogers Roasters Truffle Collection
Kenny Rogers Roasters Truffle Collection
Kenny Rogers Roasters Truffle Collection
Kenny Rogers Roasters Truffle Collection

Truffles are a type of fungi that grow under the ground’s surface, typically around tree roots in damp areas. Since they are quite hard to source and quickly lose their potency after being harvested, truffles are among the most expensive foodstuffs in the world.

Are they worth it? I’d say!

Truffles are characterized by their complex flavors: a heady combination of earthy muskiness that’s rich in umami with just a hint of floral notes.

Now, they add a level of sophistication to your classic faves, such as:

Truffle Roast. Kenny Rogers Roasters signature juicy roasted chicken marinated in truffle extract, drizzled with truffle oil and served with buttermilk sauce.

Enjoy this posh take on the roasted chicken ala carte (Php225/quarter | Php420/half | Php800/whole)…

Kenny Rogers Roasters Truffle Collection
Kenny Rogers Roasters Truffle Collection
Kenny Rogers Roasters Truffle Collection
Kenny Rogers Roasters Truffle Collection

…or as part of a filling solo meal complete with rice, sides and a corn muffin (Php300 Solo A | Php330 Solo B).

Kenny Rogers Roasters Truffle Collection
Kenny Rogers Roasters Truffle Collection
Kenny Rogers Roasters Truffle Collection
Kenny Rogers Roasters Truffle Collection

Truffle Steak Plate (Php650). Perfectly cooked truffle-infused striploin steak served with two sides and a rich and creamy truffle sauce.

Kenny Rogers Roasters Truffle Collection
Kenny Rogers Roasters Truffle Collection
Kenny Rogers Roasters Truffle Collection
Kenny Rogers Roasters Truffle Collection

Truffle Mac and Cheese (Php200 solo | Php590 platter). Al denta pasta shells tossed in creamy truffle sauce and sprinkled with freshly chopped parsley

Kenny Rogers Roasters Truffle Collection
Kenny Rogers Roasters Truffle Collection
Kenny Rogers Roasters Truffle Collection
Kenny Rogers Roasters Truffle Collection

Treat yourself and the fam to a lavish meal at your nearest Kenny Rogers Roasters branch.

You can also have your golden dining experience at home when you order your Kenny Rogers Roasters’ Truffle Collection for delivery right to your doorstep at kennyrogersdelivery.com.ph or through Kenny Rogers Roasters’ delivery hotline +63 2 85559000, as well as via GrabFood, FoodPanda and Pick*A*Roo.

Kenny Rogers Roasters Truffle Collection
Kenny Rogers Roasters Truffle Collection
Kenny Rogers Roasters Truffle Collection
Kenny Rogers Roasters Truffle Collection

For more details about its offers and promos, follow Kenny Rogers Roasters on Facebook, Tiktok, Instagram, Youtube and Twitter

Check out my previous posts about Kenny Rogers Roasters:

Backyard roasts and great brews at Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee Express

Who would have thought that pit roasts and coffee would go so well together? Well, if you’re lucky enough to find yourself in Mandaluyong’s Maysilo Circle, you can find out for yourself!

In this busy meeting point in the city’s center, the first Metro Manila branch of a popular Cavite eatery is now serving up its signature dishes and drinks to cater to the metro’s foodies.

Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee

This exciting combination of grill and coffee shop was brought to Manila by entrepreneur Matt Matel who partnered with the owners of the original Cavite outlet. Together with his passionate crew of pit-masters and servers, he is serving up savory roasts with a delicious twist featuring distinctly Pinoy ingredients (some of the produce are also grown through hydroponics) as well as premium coffee blends, all available for dine-in or delivery.

Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee

From the fire pit

If you’re craving for meats that are tender and flavorful, Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee has perfected its roasting methods: from infusing them with flavors through imaginatively concocted marinades, slow-braising them to produce meat that falls off the bone, to serving them with sauces and sides to add new dimensions of flavor.

Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee

A sampling of its best-selling dishes include:

Whole Rack Barako Ribs (Php1,050/platter). A slab of pork back ribs, roasted to tender perfections and slathered with the restaurant’s own barako marinade. It is served on a bed of Java rice and is accompanied by your choice of sides. This dish serves 4-6 persons.

Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee

Barako Ribs with Java Rice and Slaw (Php340/single serving). A single serving of ribs, rice and tangy coleslaw that’s more than filling for one person. (Note: Half-serving shown here).

Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee

Whole Honey Chicken BBQ (Php550). A perfect blend of barbecue sweetness and smokey-savory flavors, also served on a bed of Java rice and served with your choice of sides. This dishes serves 4-6 persons.

Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee

Honey BBQ Chicken with Java Rice and Slaw (Php260/single serving). Want your barbecued chicken as a solo meal? Check this out! (Note: Half-serving shown here).

Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee

Oziris Chicken Wings (Php215/platter). A delightful combo of patis (fish sauce) and honey makes this twist on the fried chicken a delectable appetizer or an entree in itself.

Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee

Mango Atchara. Our favorite pickled side dish that goes so well with grilled food gets an upgrade with the addition of slivers of sweet mango.

Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee

Cold brews just for you

Who says coffee can’t calm you down?

With these chill and tasty brews, with beans especially grown and roasted in South Cotabato, you can definitely get in the mood to relax and chill a bit.

Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Spanish Latte (Php160). Cold brew espresso with milk and sweetened with condensed milk with a touch of spice from a sprinkling of cinnamon.
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Mocha (Php160). Cold brew espresso with creamy milk and a shot of rich chocolate.

Well, the good news is that we denizens of the metro don’t have to travel all the way to Cavite for a taste of Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee’s celebrated offerings. We can simply drop by its Maysilo branch to dine-in or get our food to go, our course our orders for delivery via FoodPanda.

Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee
Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee

Don’t miss its Grand Opening promo, available on December 15, 2022: Buy one single order of Barako Ribs and get a single order of Oziris Chicken for free. Offer is valid for first 50 customers only!

Fire Pit x Calm Down Coffee Express is located at 93 Maysilo Circle, Barangay Plainview, Mandaluyong City. For reservations or orders, call +63 919 5167672.

For news about its promos and offers, follow it on Facebook and Instagram.

Disclosure: Together with fellow bloggers, I attended a food tasting held at this restaurant. Food items served were not paid for by the attendees.

Revenge dining with friends at Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken & Sauce Bar, BGC

Ah yes!

The holiday season is finally here, and it comes in the wake of pandemic panics and crazy quarantines.

After feeling isolated and restricted for almost three years, the metro’s denizens are now beginning to feel some semblance of freedom, particularly when it comes to dining out.

Peri-Peri Holiday Epic Feast
Peri-Peri Holiday Epic Feast
Peri-Peri Holiday Epic Feast
Peri-Peri Holiday Epic Feast

It’s time for some “revenge dining,” wouldn’t you say?

As we step out of our homes and into the outside world, we are rediscovering our appetite for dining out: the hunt for an erstwhile undiscovered location, the thrill of tasting new dishes, and, of course, the sheer fun of sharing these experiences with our friends.

That’s what I did recently at Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken & Sauce Bar in Uptown Parade, BGC. Together with my friend, Tina, who’s home for the holidays from Singapore, I went on a revenge dining spree.

Thanks to Peri-Peri’s Holiday Epic Feast Chicken and Pasta Grupo, Tina and I indulged ourselves on a delicious selection of classic and fresh flavors from this restaurant.

Peri-Peri Holiday Epic Feast
Peri-Peri Holiday Epic Feast
Peri-Peri Holiday Epic Feast
Peri-Peri Holiday Epic Feast

At just Php1,399, this group meal is packed full of dishes that make for a filling meal for up to five persons. Super-sulit, right?

Want to know what you can enjoy with this meal package? Check these out:

One Whole Chicken.

Peri-Peri brings about this famous dish by marinating a whole chicken overnight in a special mixture of peri-peri (bird’s eye) chili, herbs and spices, then charcoal-grilling it to a gloriously golden hue.

Peri-Peri Holiday Epic Feast
Peri-Peri Holiday Epic Feast
Peri-Peri Holiday Epic Feast
Peri-Peri Holiday Epic Feast

This flavorful and juicy grilled chicken dish is best enjoyed with one or a combination of the restaurant’s eight signature sauces representing various gastronomic destinations, ranging from mildly sweet (Cajun Remoulade, Hoisin Sesame and Sweet Soy), medium spiciness (Garlic Brew, Spiced Vinegar and Mesquite BBQ) and hot (Chili Peppa and Harissa Exotica).

Peri-Peri Holiday Epic Feast
Peri-Peri Holiday Epic Feast
Peri-Peri Holiday Epic Feast
Peri-Peri Holiday Epic Feast

Four Side Dishes. The group meal also comes with your choice of four side dishes to accompany the Peri-Peri Chicken and add new flavor dimensions to the meal.

Peri-Peri Holiday Epic Feast
Peri-Peri Holiday Epic Feast
Peri-Peri Holiday Epic Feast
Peri-Peri Holiday Epic Feast

Four Java Rice. The package also comes with the preferred rice dish for grilled or barbecued dishes.

Peri-Peri Holiday Epic Feast
Peri-Peri Holiday Epic Feast

One Pasta to Share. As if the previous inclusions are not gut-bustingly filling enough, the meal also includes a platter of your choice between creamy Pasta Carbonara or savory Chorizo Bolognese.

Peri-Peri Holiday Epic Feast
Peri-Peri Holiday Epic Feast

One Liter Drink. A liter of house-made iced tea or lemonade completes the meal.

Peri-Peri Holiday Epic Feast
Peri-Peri Holiday Epic Feast

While exploring the wonders of Peri-Peri’s delightful dishes, Tina and I were able to catch up on each other’s news. There’s nothing like a good meal to spur good conversation, right?

You, too, can #LetYourFlavorBegin by taking your pals to Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken & Sauce Bar for some flavorful revenge dining.

Happy and delicious eating!

Peri-Peri Holiday Epic Feast
Peri-Peri Holiday Epic Feast
Peri-Peri Holiday Epic Feast
Peri-Peri Holiday Epic Feast

This Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken & Sauce Bar is located at Ground Floor Uptown Parade, Bonifacio Global, Taguig City, open Sundays to Thursdays from 10am to 10pm, Fridays from 10am to 1am and Saturdays from 10am to 11pm.

Other Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken & Sauce Bar outlets are located at:

  • Las Pinas: Evia Lifestyle Center
  • Makati: Ayala North Exchange, Greenbelt 3
  • Mandaluyong: SM Megamall
  • Manila: Robinsons Place Manila
  • Marikina: SM City Marikina, Gil Fernando Avenue
  • Muntinlupa: Alabang Town Center
  • Paranaque: Ayala Malls Manila Bay
  • Pasay: Resorts World Manila
  • Pasig: SM City East Ortigas, Ayala Malls Feliz, Capitol Commons, Robinsons Galleria
  • Quezon City: Gateway Mall, Robinsons Magnolia, UP Town Center, Trinoma Mall, Banawe, Brittany Square, Eastwood Mall
  • San Juan: Promenade Greenhills
  • Taguig: Market! Market BGC, Venice Grand Mall

To enjoy this feast at home, order from Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken’s delivery website or call +63 2 73747374 for Metro Manila orders and +63 917 7747374 for provincial orders.

To know more about Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken, browse through its website, or follow it on Facebook and Instagram.

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