It's a #HappyHoliDANES with Danes Cheese Ball

Remember last time when I blogged about Danes Cheese Ball? Remember when I shared with you the story of our family's tradition of preparing 12 or more dishes to represent prosperity for the next 12 months? Remember the recipe I made using Danes Cheese Ball as my contribution to this tradition one Christmas season?

Yes, it's the time of the year again. And just like previous #holiDANES of the past years, we are not without our favorite, Danes Cheese Ball. 

There are a lot of things that represent Christmas time - the most joyous season of the year. One of my favorites has always been cheese ball and one of the brands that is always present in our pantry is Danes Cheese Ball.

Newly Revamped Reyal Roasted Chicken, Ang Litson Manok na Mas Masarap 'Pag May Sauce!

For the past years, players in rotisserie market and roasted chicken industry here in our country which claims to offer the best litson manok or roasted chicken, come and go, but there are few that manage to stay in the game to this day. I have few favorites and one of them is Reyal Litson Manok known for its tagline, "Mas masarap 'pag may sauce." 

While I am also a fan of the other Filipino roasted chicken brand which claims that their roasted chicken is "Masarap kahit walang sauce," Reyal's roasted chicken with its signature sauce has its own delicious charm I adore. They are sister brand under Bounty Agro Ventures, by the way. 

Reyal Litson Manok is already on its second year and to this day, and in line with this, they have recently made a rebranding to further capture the hearts of many Filipinos. 

Rustic Mornings' Breakfast Baskets

Christmas is just around the corner and if you are already running out of gift ideas, may I interest you with Rustic Mornings by Isabelo's Breakfast Basket? This specially crafted products can be a perfect gift to your friends and loved ones this holiday season. It can also be a perfect addition to your pantry for a satisfying breakfast you know you deserve.

Rustic Mornings by Isabelo Garden is a famous garden restaurant that serves all-day breakfast/brunch specialties located at Marikina City. They are famous for their charming place and one of the well-loved items on their menu is their Original Buttermilk Pancake that goes perfectly well with their Breakfast Blend coffee.

 
Thankfully, we can now take home Rustic Mornings’ Original Buttermilk Pancake Mix, Rustic Mornings’ Classic Pancake Syrup, and Rustic Morning’s Breakfast Blend Coffee and enjoy it freshly made at the comfort of our home. And as mentioned, it can be a perfect gift too. 

California Raisins Recipes by Chef Michael "Miko" Aspiras

Holiday season is upon us and I know some of us are already preparing gifts for our loved ones. While it is ideal to give gifts that are memorable and have the power to last, edible gifts are also something we can consider. After all, good food made with love and care are always bound to be remembered, right?

Chef Miko Aspiras of the famous and well-loved Le Petit Souffle and Scout Honor, shared with us two recipes using California Raisins. These recipes can be a good edible gift idea and a great addition to your Noche Buena Spread this coming Christmas. 

What makes it special is the use of California Raisins which makes the creations all the more delicious and healthy at the same time.  fat-free and cholesterol-free and low in sodium. Since it has its innate sweetness, you can lower the amount of refined sugar you would normally use on your recipes.

McDonald's Secret Menu Philippines #McDoSecretMenu

McDonald's Secret Menu is finally out at all McDo Philippines stores nationwide. You won't find any promotional ads in any of McDo stores or McDo Social Media channels about this not-so-secret McDo Secret Menu. In order for you to have access to McDo Secret Menu, you just have to ask McDo's friendly cashier crew then you will be presented with the list of choices.

McDonald's Secret Menu is available nationwide from 10:30am to 4:30am for dine-in, take-out, drive thru, and McDelivery via hotline 8-6236 (8-McDo).

I was on an out-of-town trip the previous days and during visits to various rest stops where there's McDo stores, I noticed that most of the diners were happily enjoying selections from McDo Secret Menu. Indeed the secret is out. So, it's time for you to indulge too, yeah? Yes.

What's on McDonald's Secret Menu? Here are Some Hints! #McDoSecretMenu

I am going to let you in on a little secret. Well, okay it's not really little because it's McDonald's we are talking about here. So, scratch that. I am going to let you in on a big secret here. It's about McDo Secret Menu.

Secret Menu? At McDonald's? I know. I know. Interesting, right? I have been itching to spill this since I got the news. I figured some hints will do for now. So, hear me out.

UPDATE: Read My McDo Secret Menu Review Here

Starting November 17, 2017 (That's tomorrow kids, mark thy calendars!) McDonald's Philippines will launch its Secret Menu. It will be available from 10am to 4:30am for dine-in, take-out, drive-thru, or McDelivery at all McDonald's store nationwide. 

I am guessing most of us love almost everything on McDo's menu. But sometimes, there's that inevitable hankering for something new.

Quirks PH Novelties and Curiosities' Awesome Deals on Its 8th Year Anniversary

Quirks PH Novelties and Curiosities, home of extraordinary novelty items and best unique gifts here in Manila Philippines is celebrating its 8th year this month. To celebrate, they are currently running a month-long awesome deals. Holiday season is just around the corner and if you are looking into shopping for gifts as early as now, today is a perfect time to visit Quirks.

Quirks houses several unique stuff which are perfect for those who loves something unique and fun. I personally love Quirks and it is my go-to place whenever I am buying gifts for my loved ones and friends who enjoys adorable gift items as much as I do. 

Currently, Quirks has branches located at Power Plant Mall, SM Megamall, SM Aura, U.P. Town Center, and SM North EDSA. Their 8th Year celebration is a good reason to visit the branch near you because for sure, you would not want to miss on the special deals they have now.

5-Day Meal Plan with US Potato #USPotatoPowerPH

Regular readers of this blog know how much I love US Potatoes whether it is fresh, frozen, or dehydrated. Over the  years, I have shared several recipes here on the blog using US Potatoes. To this day, I am still a believer. I  rely on US Potato if I want to create and eat something good and nutritious.

I’m working my way to a much healthier me- starting with quitting my smoking habit (which I’ve done for almost a year now), being mindful on the food that I consume, and exercise daily.

Quitting smoking entails gaining weight for some and that includes me. That is why recently, I have come up with a simple way to manage my food intake. I am not too crazy about getting thin because truth is, I am at peace with my body structure. What I am concerned about is being healthy. I don't mind being plump, I just want to be healthy.

McDonald's McSpicy is Back with the New Garlic Parmesan McSpicy #McSpicy

Today, I woke up with a good news that my favorite McSpicy is finally back and tagging along in its resurgence is the new Garlic Parmesan McSpicy. I don't know about you, but McSpicy, although at times elusive, is on top of the list of my favorite grubs at McDonald's menu. Funny thing is, I find the new Garlic Parmesan McSpicy impressive enough it quickly becomes a tough competitor on the top spot.

Now there's a catch - McSpicy and Garlic Parmesan McSpicy are available for limited time only. Sad, I know. But all the more reason to make the most out of its limited time.

Make the most of its limited time, hell yeah I did. Upon receiving boxes upon boxes of McSpicy and Garlic Parmesan McSpicy via McDelivery, I quickly finished two - one of each variant - in one go. Cleared two boxes and hid under the pretense that I am doing it for the blog. Truth is, I miss McSpicy - big time. 

Red Door Kitchen Food Delivery Service

Red Door Kitchen is one of food delivery services in Manila. They specializes in home cooked meals perfect for family gatherings and parties like noodles, viands, and cakes. People behind Red Door Kitchen comprised of group of friends who are passionate about good quality food and have the desire to share their tested recipes through Red Door Kitchen.

Most of the inquiries I am getting from readers of this blog include home food delivery services I can recommend. I have written quite a few in the past and I figured it's time to add something new to the list.

I agreed to try Red Door Kitchen food delivery service one weekend to check out the food they offer and the quality of their service. 

Loving Weekends with McDonald's PH McDelivery #LoveWeekendzzz #McDelivery

Weekend is upon us and you know what I love most about weekends? It’s staying all day at home doing whatever that tickles my fancy. For instance, basking in the glory of finishing three thick books in a row, catching up on my favorite American TV series, gulping a 16-episode Asian drama in one go, or cleaning my room by throwing accumulated shits in the hope to successfully lead a minimalist lifestyle.

Funny thing is, most of the people who gets to know me cannot believe that I am homebody to the core. It puzzles people that being single and relatively young - as I have been told, I rarely go out. It puzzles them that the idea of staying at home after work week excites the hell out of me. 

Also, since I am a blogger with freelance job as a stylist and moonlights as a photographer, people have this preconceived notion that there is never a weekend when I am not out to look for adventure and new things to try. 

KFC Salted Egg Yolk Chicken

I first heard about KFC Salted Egg Yolk Chicken, a new product of KFC Philippines, couple of months ago when it was said to be on a pilot test-run. That time, it was only available on very limited KFC store branches. I tried to search for those near my place to no avail. I was nowhere near the chosen stores, I figured.

Then yesterday, I read from KFC Philippines' Facebook page their announcement about the availability of KFC Salted Egg Yolk Chicken. 

In contrast to the sneaky way KFC Philippines inserted this elusive product on their menu on its test run, this time, it was a legit announcement that KFC Salted Egg Yolk Chicken is now available for everyone to enjoy.