valentine – Jellybeans in the City

Lumina spreads lovely discounts at ShopeePay Piso Deals

Even if money can’t buy love, who could resist P100 discount vouchers for your very own Lumina Homes house and lot package?

There’s no better way to surprise your spouse this Valentine’s Month than telling him/her that you have reserved your dream home—or paid the monthly amortization—with a hearty discount!

For only P1 at no minimum spend via ShopeePay Piso Deals from January 31 to February 28, 2022, buyers can avail themselves of the P100 vouchers which can be used for Lumina Homes transactions nationwide like reservation, monthly down payment, and in-house monthly amortization.

The vouchers are valid up to 30 days after purchase, and can be availed through ShopeePay Discount, Cashback Vouchers, or offline payment vouchers purchased in advance.

How to get your own discount vouchers?

Using your Shopee app, follow these easy steps to get your own discount voucher:

Tap the “Deals Under Me” section;
Click the “See All” and look for Lumina Homes “Discount Voucher”;
Read the voucher product details and click “Buy Now”;
Using ShopeePay, click “Pay Now”
You can now use or view your Discount Vouchers in the “My Vouchers” wallet.

How to redeem your discount vouchers?

Follow these simple steps to get your discount vouchers for your Lumina Homes transactions:

Look for the general scanner from the homepage of Shopee;
Scan the QR in the Lumina Office;
Enter the total amount to be paid in the transaction;
In the voucher section, choose the “Lumina Homes: Discount Voucher” or “Cashback Vouchers and click “Use” to apply the discount;
The payment details will show the voucher’s instructions and rewards earned;
Click “Pay Now”.

There are over 50 Lumina Homes developments in several key locations nationwide like Rizal, Bulacan, Pampanga, Bataan, Zambales, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Pangasinan, La Union, Cagayan, Isabela, Cavite, Batangas, Laguna, Quezon, Camarines Norte, Albay, Sorsogon, Iloilo, Capiz, Cebu, Negros Occidental, Agusan del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Bukidnon, Misamis Occidental, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, and South Cotabato.

Details provided by Lumina Homes in a recent press release.

Koomi’s #GuiltlessGoodness now in my neighborhood!

Considering how much my fam loves Koomi’s yogurt drinks, we have been eagerly awaiting the opening of its newest branch at SM City East Ortigas ever since we found out about it.

Koomi is an Australia-based chain which specializes in combinations of natural probiotic drinking yogurt with various fresh and wholesome ingredients to produce yummy and icy drinks that brings its signature #GuiltlessGoodness to yogurt drink lovers in the metro.

When ordering your Koomi, specify whether you want an Aussie blend (more tangy) or a Filipino blend (more milky) yogurt base. You can also choose the level of sweetness you want.

While we didn’t have the chance to visit the store, getting our drinks delivered to us was easy as can be.

We deviated from the flavors we usually order with these drinks we got via FoodPanda:

ChocNut Ka, Biscoff (Php201). I got myself and Aussie blend of this combo of natural drinking yogurt, ChocNut (the Pinoy favorite nutty candy) and Biscoff cookie butter crumbs blended with natural fruit honey.

I’m Berry Blue Without You (Php196). For hubby, an Aussie Blend from of this fruity combo of natural drinking yogurt and blueberries blended with natural fruit honey.

You’re the Berry Best (Php167). My little boy loves him some strawbs so I got him a Filipino blend this mixture of natural drinking yogurt and strawberries blended with natural fruit honey.

Koomi Be My Valentine (Php165). My daughter, in keeping with this season of hearts, opted for an Aussie blend this Valentine-themed combo of natural drinking yogurt, rose petals and strawberries blended with natural fruit honey, available only until February 16.

Waterberry Wonder (Php161). We treated our yaya to a Filipino blend of this mixture of natural drinking yogurt, watermelon and strawberries blended with natural fruit honey.

Well, now we have proven how easy it is to get our Koomi drinks with a branch right in our neighborhood!

This Koomi branch is located at Ground Floor, SM Cit East Ortigas, Ortigas Avenue, Barangay Sta. Lucia, Pasig City.

Other branches are located at:

Pasig: The Podium, Unimart Capitol Commons
Mandaluyong: SM Megamall
Quezon City: Robinsons Magnolia, Eastwood City Mall, SM North EDSA, Robinsons Galleria, Z Square Mall, Ali Mall, Ayala Vertis North, SM Fairview, Timog Avenue, Mezza Residences, Fisher Mall QC, Hemady Square, White Plains, UP Town Center, Maginhawa
Makati: SM Jazz, Glorietta 4, Salcedo Village
Pasay: SM Mall of Asia, Double Dragon Plaza
Manila: SM San Lazaro, SM Manila, Lucky Chinatown
Taguig; SM Aura, Uptown Mall
San Juan: VMall Greenhills
Muntinlupa: Festival Mall
Las Pinas: SM Southmall
Paranaque: SM City Bicutan, BF Homes
Malabon: Fisher Mall Malabon

Check out my other posts about Koomi:

Sweet Valentine surprises for your sweet someone at The Manila Hotel

Sweets to the sweet, or so they say.

So on the day of hearts, treat your special someone to something special from The Manila Hotel.

Chocolate gifts have long been a staple of Valentine’s Days for decades, so what better way to show your love than with handcrafted chocolates. Two new items from The Manila Hotel Deli will surely make your Valentine’s night all the sweeter. Surprise your loved one with either the Valentine Praline Bouquet or the Chocolate Strawberry Bouquet.

For only P980 nett, the Valentine Praline Bouquet is exactly that—a round bouquet of hazelnut gianduja-based pralines, with highlights of rolled pistachio nuts. Timeless and popular, round bouquets are popular in weddings, but this artisanal chocolate bouquet is one that will surely add a sweet touch to Valentine’s Day.

The Chocolate Strawberry Bouquet, which sells for only P1,380 nett, combines the taste of juicy strawberries and the comforting sweetness of chocolates loved by many. Dipped in artisanal Belgian chocolate and interspersed with pink variant, this is a perfect gift that says a lot.

These sweet surprise variants can be pre-ordered starting February 8, 2021 from The Manila Hotel’s Delicatessen, or by calling 85270011 or 09989501912.

And just in time for the day of hearts, the Valentine-inspired Raspberry Delight heart-shaped cake combines three ingredients that make the perfect combo: Chocolate Mousse brings sweetness and mellowness; raspberries an acidity note; and pistachio biscuit just the right crunch. For only, Php1,300 nett, this indulgent dessert is just what you need to satisfy your sweet tooth without going overboard. One-day pre-order is recommended.

The Delicatessen also has a host of other chocolate gift items in regular boxes and collectible boxes like heart-shaped sinamay containers. From Belgian chocolate bars to assorted pralines to heart-shaped concoctions, you have numerous options to choose from.

Details and images provided in a recent press release.

A feast for the senses this Valentine’s Day at Ilustrado

A delightful 5-course Valentine meal awaits you and your beloved at Ilustrado Restaurant and Café in Intramuros, Manila.

The amuse bouche is Beet and Goat Cheese Arancini of sugar beets, goat cheese, tarragon pesto and Arborio rice. There are 3 appetizer choices of Mushroom Duo with truffle oil, shitake and cremini mushrooms and heavy cream in puff pastry served with mesclun; Jamon and Melon, Serrano Ham, cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon, extra virgin olive oil, mint, lemon and balsamic glaze; and Salmon Mille-Feuille with smoked salmon, pickled cucumber, capsicum, arugula, fried wonton with dill sesame dressing.

Soup is Roasted Tomato Soup with Chistorra, tomatoes, Chistorra La Reina sausage, heavy cream and mozzarella. Cucumber Melon Sorbet cleanses the palate.

Main entrée choices include Australian Lamb Ribs, braised lamb ribs, vegetable couscous, mint jelly aioli and au jus; Barramundi Fillet, miso glazed barramundi, oven roasted vegetables noisettes, tomatoes, cauliflower puree, basil and radish; and U.S. Beef Tenderloin with mushroom duxelle, fried enoki, creamy basil polenta and demi glaze.

Dessert is either Chocolate Fantasy, this entremet is all about chocolate starting with Malagos dark chocolate mousse, chocolate ooze, chocolate ganache, chocolate cake, coffee syrup and walnuts. A less decadent yet equally satisfying sweet offering is Berry Bavarois of strawberry Bavarian, sabayon, puff pastry, passion fruit and chocolate.

The Ilustrado Valentine offering is priced at Php2,200 + 10 per cent service charge for the set and is available for ala carte lunch and dinner ‪from February 11‬ to 17. A musical duo will serenade guests ‪for dinner on the 14th‬ where the Valentine special will be offered exclusively as a set.

For reservations visit Ilustrado Restaurant and Café at 744 General Luna Road, Intramuros, Manila or call ‪527-3674‬, ‪527-2345‬, email catering@ilustradorestaurant.com.ph, visit www.ilustradorestaurant.com.ph or www.facebook.com/ilustradorestaurant.

Disclosure: Menu details and images provided by Ilustrado Restaurant in a recent press release.

Check out my previous review about Ilustrado Restaurant’s Degustation Menu here.