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Start your day right with Purefoods Native Silog Favorites: A taste of home in every bite

“SILOOOOG!” Imagine that as your morning wake-up call. That’s the sound of breakfast excitement, signaling a meal that’s filling, flavorful, and easy to prepare. For many Filipino families, nothing says “good morning” better than a delicious silog meal—whether it’s tapsilog, tocilog, or longsilog. These meals combine garlic rice (sinangag), eggs (itlog), and a flavorful meat dish, all on one plate. And with Purefoods Native Silog Favorites, enjoying this classic breakfast has never been easier.

The Perfect Silog Lineup

Purefoods Native Silog Favorites is your answer to a quick and tasty Filipino breakfast. It brings together a wide range of ready-to-cook Filipino favorites, each one ideal for the busy mornings or when you want to prepare a hearty meal for the family. From the rich and flavorful Purefoods Beef Tapa to Cebu-Style Chorizo, Hamonado Longganisa, Chicken Longganisa, Classic Tocino, and Adobo Flakes, there’s something for everyone.

These products are more than just breakfast items—they’re the perfect solution for quick lunches or even dinners. And the best part? They’re so easy to cook that you can serve your family a delicious meal in minutes, whether it’s before heading to work or for your kids’ school baon.

Purefoods Beef Tapa: Meaty, Tender Goodness

Among all the options in the Purefoods Native Silog Favorites line, Purefoods Beef Tapa is a standout. It’s made from tender, marinated cuts of beef that are aged for extra softness and flavor. When you cook it, you get that delicious meaty, juicy goodness that pairs perfectly with garlic rice and eggs.

Beef tapsilog is a classic Filipino breakfast, but with Purefoods Beef Tapa, you don’t need to marinate or prepare anything ahead of time. Simply take it out of the package, cook it in a little oil until it turns golden brown, and you’re ready to serve. Whether you’re rushing to get out the door or having a slow, relaxed morning, it’s the perfect meal to start your day.

My Morning Routine with Purefoods Beef Tapa

I’m the kind of person who likes to ease into the day, but I also know that a good breakfast is essential. That’s why I love Purefoods Native Silog Favorites, especially Purefoods Beef Tapa. It allows me to make a complete meal that my family loves, without spending too much time in the kitchen.

That morning, I followed the cooking instructions, and in just a few minutes, I had crispy, golden Purefoods Beef Tapa ready to go. I paired it with sinangag (made with red rice for a healthier option) and fried eggs. Together with my morning coffee, it made for the perfect breakfast. My husband and child loved waking up to the smell of it cooking. There’s something comforting about a hot plate of tapsilog that sets the right mood for the day.

And it’s not just for breakfast! This Beef Tapa is also a great choice for packing as baon for school or work. It’s simple but full of flavor, making it a hit every time.

Why Purefoods Native Silog Favorites?

Purefoods Native Silog Favorites make it easy to enjoy delicious, traditional Filipino meals without all the hassle. These ready-to-cook products are not only convenient but also of high quality. Purefoods-Hormel, under San Miguel Corporation, has a long history of providing safe and great-tasting food to Filipino households.

Whether you’re cooking Beef Tapa, Cebu-Style Chorizo, or Classic Tocino, you know you’re getting flavorful meat that’s easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion. These products are affordable, and you get value for your money because you don’t need to spend hours in the kitchen to get a meal everyone will love. Plus, with a variety of products in the line, there’s always something new to try!

Bring Home the Homefoodie Experience

If you haven’t tried Purefoods Native Silog Favorites yet, now’s the time to bring these products into your kitchen. They’re perfect for every day, whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or even dinner. With just a few minutes of cooking, you can enjoy the rich, meaty flavors of Filipino favorites like Beef Tapa, Hamonado Longganisa, or Adobo Flakes.

And if you’re looking for recipe ideas or ways to make your meals even more exciting, visit www.homefoodie.com for more silog recipes and tips on making the most of Purefoods products.

A Family of Delicious Choices

End your meal planning worries with the complete Purefoods Native Silog Favorites lineup: Beef Tapa, Cebu-Style Chorizo, Hamonado Longganisa, Chicken Longganisa, Classic Tocino, and Adobo Flakes. They’re ready to cook and perfect for creating those comforting meals that remind you of home.

Start your day right, and make every meal a homefoodie moment with Purefoods Native Silog Favorites!

At Tantea with the #Quarantitas

Hello, #Quarantitas! (Or should I say #QuaranTEAtas?)

While I usually claim that I’m made for quarantine, I know it can be hard to be cooped up and feeling isolated for so long. Sometimes, you long for a change of scenery, for some actual faces to look at while having spirited conversations.

Together with my fellow Titas of Manila (East) – Jen of Sand Under My Feet and Nix of I Eat and I Wander – I ventured up north for lunch date which we capped off by having our post-meal drinks at Tantea.

Located along Tomas Morato Avenue, this flagship store boasts of clean and elegant interiors with an Instagram-friendly rose wall at the second floor where tea-tas can take pictures of their teas.

Thankfully, Tantea’s adoption of sanitation and physical distancing protocols did not detract from its aesthetic and relaxing vibe. It’s still the perfect place to hang out and chat with my friends as we enjoy our drinks, which included:

Popping Boba Strawberry Yogurt (Php140). A blend of sweet strawberries and tangy yogurt with popping boba.

Brown Sugar Pearl Milk Tea (Php150). Strong black tea mixed with creamy milk accented with black pearls cooked in brown sugar.

Mango Cream Cheese (Php180). I’ve had a love affair with cream cheese for most of my life. Add to that richness the sweet fruitiness of mango and I’m hooked.

For one afternoon with my friends, I was able to leave the stress of working from home and overseeing my kids’ online learning to have a leisurely tea and talk session.

This made the trip so much worth the effort.

This Tantea branch is located at Tomas Morato Avenue Corner Scout Castor Street, Laging Handa, Quezon City.

If you prefer not to leave the safety of your home, you can still get your drinks and more from Tantea by ordering via its website or Facebook Messenger.

Starting the day right at Milky & Sunny, Tomas Morato

We keep hearing that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

No wonder, with all the health benefits that the meal has been touted to confer on those who partake of it. Among the positive effects that Natural Food Series website purports that breakfast brings are:

Promoting psychological health. Eating food rich in brain-nourishing minerals like potassium, magnesium and selenium helps in improving concentration and guarding against illnesses such as Parkinsons and Alzheimers.

Giving energy to your body. Breakfast powers your body to do the work you need to do for the rest of the day.

Promoting heart health. Food with nutrients such as omega-3 and good fats help in maintaining cardiovascular health by enhancing your heart’s cells healing power.

If these samplings of health benefits aren’t enough to get you to rushing to wolf down some breakfast as soon as you wake up, then Milky & Sunny‘s all-day breakfast menu surely would.

While most of us usually enjoy the first meal of the day at home, Milky & Sunny prides itself on breakfast dishes you will journey to their nearest branch to taste.

Together with fellow Zomato foodies, I was able to try out some of the resto’s signature dishes which include:

Buttermilk Chicken Caesar Salad (Php200). The resto claims that the the dressing is the real deal and I can agree. The Ceasar dressing is well-incorporated balanced into the crisp lettuce, while the deep-fried battered chicken breast adds some heartiness to this light dish.

Tapa Rice Meal with Egg (Php225) and Garlic Lonnganisa Rice Meal with Egg (Php190). With these hearty meals, you can choose how you want your rice (plain or garlic) and eggs (scrambled or sunny side up) to be served. Yep, it’s your call. The tender beef strips of the tapa were cooked in a special Pinoy-style marinade with a great harmony of salty and sweet flavors, while the garlicky longganisa goes quote well with the eggs.

Crispy Kare-kare with Rice (Php320). Crunchy pork belly served on a bed of rich peanut sauce together with leafy greens, eggplant and banana bud, along with a serving of salty bagoong (shrimp paste).

Lechon Kawali with Rice (Php175). The classic Pinoy dish is comprised of pork belly simmered to tenderness then deep-fried in a pan until crispy and golden. Together with rice, achara and lechon sauce, it is a filling and flavorful meal.

Margherita Pizza (Php180). A light yet tasty pizza made of tomatoes, Italian cheeses, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil on a thin crunchy crust.

Strawberry Banana Pancake (Php180). Two pieces of regular-sized pancakes mace with strawberry puree and served with frothy whipped cream, banana slices and drizzles of strawberry and chocolate syrup.

Hazelnut Banana Crepe (Php300). Vanilla-filled crepe topped with ice cream and served with banana slices and drizzled with chocolate syrup.

Malted Milkshake (Php150). Its flavor is driven by the toasty milk powder blended with milk and topped with crea, and nuts.

Soybliss Ice Cream (Php100). A non-dairy ice cream that caters to the lactose-intolerant and the health conscious. I opted for the Avocado flavor which has a strong soy flavor and is not too sweet. I wish the avocado flavor is more apparent, though.

With healthy and hearty choices of food to break your fast, Milky & Sunny is a happy start to your day. Check this place out and let me know what you think!

This Milky & Sunny branch is located at Ground Floor, Ignacia Place, 62 Mother Ignacia Corner Sergeant Esguerra Avenue, South Triangle, Quezon City. It is open from Mondays to Saturdays, from 11am to 5pm.

Disclosure: Together with other foodies, I was invited to join a foodie meetup held at this restaurant. Food items mentioned here were served to allow us to sample the fare and were not paid for by the attendees, including myself.

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