McDonald’s McSpicy is Back!

Here's a deliciously spicy news amidst the cold weather we are experiencing right now here in Manila - the well-loved McSpicy is back!

Who doesn't miss the thick, juicy hot crisp chicken spicy cutlet topped with creamy mayo and fresh lettuce sandwiched in between toasted sesame seed buns that is Original McSpicy? And how about the crowd-pleaser Garlic Parmesan flavor that boasts of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavor combinations that makes McSpicy all the more crave-worthy?

GOJU Natural Fruit Infusion Juice Drinks

Do you love fruit juice? I do. I don’t drink soda so aside from water my default choice for drinks is almost always fruit juice. Recently, I was introduced to new brand of fruit juice innovated by Vida Nutriscience called GOJU Natural Fruit Infusion. GOJU is a word play on the phrase on-the-go juice drink which clearly describe what GOJU is all about – a deliciously healthy fruit juice you can have anytime, anywhere.

GOJU Natural Fruit Infusion showcases five different fruit juice concoction from Spain namely Mango Orange, Raspberry Lemonade, Lemonade, White Peach Passion Fruit, and Orange. I have tried all of the flavors and while I love each and one of them, the one that I ended up liking more is the Mango Orange because the combination of flavor is just spot on.  

Tang Juice Philippines: More Fun and Refreshment

Tang is such a famous household name here in the Philippines and believe it or not, it has been a staple refreshment of choice here in the country for 46 years now. Amazing, right? For a brand to stay that long in a competitive market, it only means that they are doing something right. I’m pretty sure most of us grew up with it – I did.

I could still remember when I was a kid. My mother would fill my Coleman with Tang Orange Juice that I would bring to school with my lunchbox. I wasn’t allowed to drink soda yet but I never envy my classmates who can because I love my Tang so much.

Fast forward to the present day, I already gave up soda for health reasons and my mother would sometime still make Tang Juice for me, albeit in several different flavors now.  We’ve come a long way. 

Organic Veggie Mommies: An Online Marketplace for Fresh Organic Produce

I remember as if it was yesterday. I was on the verge of spiraling down to an emotional depressive mess. I was so scared but I cannot falter. Especially not while my mother was in the operating room and my father was equally agitated. I was so scared but I had to be the opposite of it. Dark as it may seem, we got through that moment. In dealing with the aftermath, we committed to a lifestyle change. Yes, we. We are all in this together.  

There are some commitment that calls for a different kind of devotion.  We often ask what more could we do, how else could we make things better. It is not always easy, but we always do our best. 

Alongside ditching bad habits and upping physical activities to healthier degree, we revamped our food choices. We've gone organic. Not to a hundred percent yet, but as I have mentioned, we are doing our best. 

A Hearty Start to a Great Day with San Marino Corned Tuna

I’m one of those rare morning persons. I just love waking up early in the morning and getting ready before the city becomes busy with its roaring sounds and bustling cars. One of the best things about waking up early in the morning is getting to have a proper breakfast. 

I just love breakfast! You know what they say – it’s the most important meal of the day! It’s my favorite meal because it sets the mood for the rest of the day, that’s why I make an extra effort to prepare it.

And what screams breakfast more than a silog meal, right? It’s almost always a go-to when having breakfast meals (at least it is for me). And I’m constantly trying to improve on my hash and rice recipe, coming up with ways to make it better. 

Yosuke Ramen: A Delicious D.I.Y. Ramen I Highly Recommend

Yosuke Ramen is a delivery service DIY Ramen (do-it-yourself ramen) for those who wants to enjoy a good bowl of ramen made by Japanese chef in the comfort of their own home or office. It is said that within two weeks after opening, they already hit the average of 250 bowls per day in shipping. People who have tried it claimed that it is better than Ramen Nagi and Ippudo.

I admit I was a little apprehensive when I was asked to try Yosuke Ramen because the DIY ramen delivery concept is fairly new to me. I am not really a big fan of instant ramen to be honest and I always prefer my bowl of ramen freshly made with fresh ingredients. Thankfully, Yosuke Ramen did not disappoint. 

Truth be told, after finishing my first bowl of Yosuke Ramen, I figured it is the closest thing to the ramen I love having when I am at my favorite ramen place. At one point, it felt like I was eating a ramen that came from a ramen restaurant. 

McDo Fish & Fries is Back This 2018 at McDonald's Philippines

Yes, the news is true indeed. McDo Fish & Fries is back once again, making McDonald's Philippines' menu all the more exciting. I am sure most of us fish-lovers out there went giddy when McDonald's Philippines launched this classic and well-loved British pairings last year. I know I did! It's just too bad that it was for limited time only. 

Now that it's back, it's our chance to once again to enjoy McDo Fish & Fries which is perfect now that we are in the season of lent. 

While I still adore my usual favorites at McDonald's especially the choices on McDonald's Secret Menu, I am looking forward to enjoying McDo Fish & Fries more while this season calls for ditching pork and beef. Now what's good about McDo Fish & Fries, you ask.

McDonald's Sweet Soy Chicken Fillet

Sweet Soy Chicken Fillet is McDonald's Philippines' newest menu item poised to satisfy our palate's love for sweet+savory flavor combination with a kick of spiciness. If you are one of those who adores McDonald's crispy chicken fillet, then you are in for a treat - this new flavor variant is well worth trying. 

McDonald's Chicken Fillet is undoubtedly one of the best selling items at McDo PH's menu. Its popularity lead to widening its variants to satisfy everyone's cravings. Now, McDonald's Chicken Fillet range boasts of three different flavors.

First is the classic and well-loved original McDonald's Crispy Chicken Fillet. Another variant is the Chicken Fillet Ala King, perfect for those who love creamy chicken dish made all the more exciting with spice. The latest of course is McDonald's Sweet Soy Chicken Fillet. 

CDO Premium Holiday Ham

We are just hours away from Christmas 2017 and I am guessing most of us are already looking forward to spending it with our loved ones enjoying delicious Christmas food. Speaking of Christmas food, one of my favorites is CDO Holiday Ham Premium Boneless Hind Leg coupled with Danes Cheese Ball of course. 

I have been blogging about the goodness of Holiday Ham for three consecutive years now and I must say that to this day, it is still one of our family's holiday staple food. (2015, 2016)

Nothing beats welcoming Christmas day  spending it with your loved ones and family while enjoying your Noche Buena feast. And a Noche Buena feast wouldn't be complete without the traditional ham and queso de bola - in our case, a Noche Buena Feast wouldn't be complete without CDO Premium Holiday Ham and Danes Cheese Ball. 

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.