pork sisig – Jellybeans in the City

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.

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.

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

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.
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.
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?

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.

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

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’ 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.

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, 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!

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.

Disclosure: Product samples were provided to facilitate this feature.

If you haven’t gotten your fill of food trips over the holiday break, the good news is that you won’t need to leave the metro to get a taste of the best of Filipino food.

SilverSpoon Kitchenette is launching its 2023 Travel Lokal Campaign which highlights dishes that represent regional culinary traditions every quarter of the year.

“SilverSpoon’s mission is to give a spoonful experience to our customers – part of which is to bring something new to the table,” shares owner Decie Montefrio. “That’s why we decided to immerse ourselves and travel to places to understand to understand the culture and tradition of our local dishes and to give homage to our own cuisines.”

From January 6 to April 5, 2023, Pinoy food lovers will be able to enjoy a well-curated selection of Kapampangan dishes.

Pampanga’s culinary heritage is heavily influenced by Spanish cuisine (by way of the Spanish friars and sailors who introduced their way of cooking to the locals during the Spanish occupation), while also sharing characteristics with Malay and Mexican cuisines. Kapampangan cooks also incorporated local produce into the resulting dishes, and pioneered in methods of pre-cooking (“sangkutsa”) and food preservation, earning for their region the moniker “culinary capital of Luzon.”

SilverSpoon’s limited edition menu is a product of extensive research by the SilverSpoon team, made by traveling to Pampanga collaborating with a local homecook who shared heritage recipes and provided insights into Kapampangan cuisine. This menu includes:

Pako Salad. Made with local vegetable pako (fiddlehead fern) tossed with tomatoes, onions and hard-boiled eggs in a honey citrus dressing.

Suam na Mais. Also known as sinabawang mais, this is a healthy and hearty soup made from white and yellow corn kernels.

Pork Sisig. The famous Kapampangan dish made with pig’s face (“maskara”), belly and chicken liver, seasoned with calamansi, onions and local chilis. Traditionally, this dish does not include the mayonnaise and pork cracklings (“chicharon”) that figure prominently in the version present in many Metro Manila restaurants.

Bringhe. Also known as biringhi, it is the local version of the Valencia paella, but uses local glutinous rice (“malagkit”) cooked in coconut milk (“gata”) and turmeric which gives the dish its distinct flavor and color. Giving more heft to the dish are the bits of chicken , chorizo and vegetables that are cooked along with the rice.

Palitaw. Popular local rice cake dessert made with glutinous rice that was washed, soaked and ground then shaped into flat discs and cooked in boiling water. The dish gets its name from the way that the palitaw floats to the surface to indicate that it’s done. It is then topped with grated mature coconut (“niyog”) and served with toasted sesame seeds, muscovado and washed sugar.

Leche Flan. The classic Filipino dessert made with fresh egg yolks, milk and topped with chocolate flakes.

Drinks. To complement the meal, SilverSpoon serves various beverage options which include hot and iced chocolate, as well as mocktails such as Blue Lagoon (citrusy drink made with blue curacao syrup) and Shirley Temple (made with ginger ale sweetened with grenadine and garnished with a maraschino cherry).

So if you feel like going back to our culinary roots and delving into our heritage cuisines, drop by SilverSpoon Kitchenette and take advantage of its Travel Lokal offerings.

Watch out for other local cuisines to be featured later in the year!

Note: SilverSpoon’s regular menu of sandwiches and rice meals is also available.

Silverspoon Kitchenette is located at 81 Scout Gandia Street, Barangay Laging Handa, Quezon City, open daily for dine-in, takeout or delivery from 11am to 10pm. For inquiries, reservations or delivery orders, call +63 917 1603327. It also delivers via GrabFood and FoodPanda.

Plus, here’s a special treat for your food trip!

Scan this code and present your boarding pass when you dine in at SilverSpoon to enjoy 10% off on your bill! (Applicable top dine-in transactions only)

For updates on its latest offers, follow Silverspoon on Facebook or Instagram.

Disclosure: I attended a food-tasting event held at this restaurant. Food items mentioned here were served to facilitate an honest review and were not paid for by the attendees.

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