JINRO Korean Soju Brand in the Philippines

I was watching Korean drama last Friday when I realized I only have one bottle of soju in the fridge.  I knew from my heart that it wouldn't suffice because weekend for me only means Kdrama marathon coupled with whatever Korean food I could make from my humble kitchen, and of course, soju.  I figured I need to refill my stock of my favorite JINRO - the most well-known and I must say, well-loved Original Korean Soju brand in the Philippines. 

I know I am not the only one here in our country who have developed a palate for Korean Soju. As a result of our exposure to Hallyu or Korean wave, be it KPOP or Korean dramas and variety shows, we have somehow immersed ourselves into Korean culture.  And truth be told, Korean food and beverages we usually see in our favorite Kdramas played a big part in that culture. 

Personally, it was my exposure to Hallyu and some Korean friends that opened my eyes to the wonderful world of Korean food and drinks. Long-time readers of this blog know that I even started my own YouTube channel wherein I share some Korean recipes I have learned all these years. Now what I am going to share here on the blog is my love for Korean Soju - JINRO Korean Soju brand to be specific.

Lechon Baka Burrito, Lechon Baka Smashed Burger, and More from Kraver's Canteen!

I honestly wasn't too familiar with Kraver's Canteen until I was introduced to it recently. Boy did I realized I was missing something really amazing. Apparently, Kraver's Canteen is a cloud kitchen concept that houses different food brands ready to cater to food loving netizens via food online delivery. 

It's like virtually going into a food park and then right after choosing variety of food you want to feast on from different purveyors, they will deliver it right at your doorstep.  One of the good things about it, you need not to order from different food purveyors separately hence, reducing the cost of delivery fee. 

There are variety of food you can choose from which are available from Kraver's Canteen list. Browsing through their website really got me drooling, I tell yah. 

Has Kenny Rogers Roasters PH gone Korean? 케니 로저스 로스터스

Have you seen it yet? Those Korean signages at Kenny Rogers Roasters Philippine stores? There seems to be a Korean takeover at Kenny Rogers Roasters! 

I have a feeling something amazing is about to happen in the coming days.  As someone who loves Hallyu, K-POP, and everything Korean, I am so excited for this! 

How about you? Are you ready for this Korean takeover? 

Winery.ph’s Mid-year Clearance Sale: The Philippines’ Largest Mid-Year Online Wine Shopping Event!

To my fellow wine-lovers out there, please mark your calendars because from June 30, 2021 to July 3, 2021, Winery.ph, the Philippines’ Largest Online Marketplace for In-Stock Wines, Beer, Liquor/Spirits, Gourmet Groceries, Non-Alcoholic Beverages, & Wine Accessories will be having its 2021 Mid-Year Clearance Sale.

It is a perfect time to stock on your favorite wines for your future home celebrations because Winery.ph's Mid-Year Clearance Sale could give you as much as 57% off savings. You need not to go out of your house,  all you have to do is visit their website winery.ph and they will deliver your order right at your doorsteps. 

This year's sale features 19 great deals that you wouldn't want to miss. I have personally tried two of the wines which are part of the sale. My personal favorite between the two was the Chrismont Lazona Pinot Grigio 2018, an Australian wine that's a perfect combination with any kind of seafood dishes. The Torre Solar Tempranillo Syrah 2018, a Spanish red wine from La Mancha which fruity and complex taste go well with charcuterie and spiced stews. 

Peri-Peri's NEW Grilled Chicken Wings

There is no stopping Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken and Sauce Bar and we are loving it! It was only recently that they launched their amazing Peri Grupo Feast (which by the way is still on-going only until the end of this month, so better hurry) and now, they they are introducing a new addition to their menu - Peri-Peri's NEW Grilled Chicken Wings! 

I am not sure about you, but I am the the type who would crave for chicken wings from time to time. One dial to Peri-Peri's super easy-to-remember hotline 7374-7374 (PERI-PERI) and I know I was in for some delicious adventure with their new grilled chicken wings offering. Great thing about placing your order via Peri-Peri's hotline is that they guarantee on-time delivery otherwise your order will be for free.

Peri-Peri's chicken wings are charcoal-grilled and seasoned in Peri-Peri's signature flavor. So despite not having any sauce, each chicken wings is a surefire winner as it is. Then again, why skip the delicious sauces which Peri-Peri is known for, right? Especially that there are 9 flavors to choose from - now if you do not call that an adventure of flavors, I don't know what is. 

Kumakuma Curry: Delivers an Impressive and Delicious Japanese Curry Experience

It took me quite a while before I got the chance to write about Kumakuma Curry for several reasons. For one, during the time I have tried their amazing curries, I was met with an unfortunate news about the passing of a close friend which put a halt to my online activities to make way for grieving. Then, it also took me a while to retrieve all the photos I took of the curries from the corrupted SD I used as it needs help from experts far away. I guess the timing was unfortunate. 

Although I feel bad that I could have written about this way earlier,  I always believe that good things are meant to be shared. So here I am, writing about probably the best curry you can ever have here in the Philippines - Kumakuma Curry. 

Kumakuma Curry is an online delivery store concept which is a perfect set up now that we are still in a pandemic, and it specializes in Japanese Curry. It is not just your usual food business that pops up out of nowhere because its origin is deeply rooted from chef Takumi's long-time love and insatiable liking for the dish he grew up with. It revolves around personal history of someone with high regard and deep respect to the dish, hence, you can expect nothing but perfection. 

My Local Food Merchants and Restaurants Recommendation to Celebrate Independence Day with GrabFood!

Today is Philippines Independence Day. Aside from honoring the memory of those who fought for our country's freedom, another way to celebrate patriotism is to feast on our local food and share it with our loved ones. If you are like me who is crazy busy and do not have time to cook, there is always GrabFood food delivery service we can count on. 

There are many Filipino merchants on GrabFood App. It is a perfect food delivery service to use because they make sure that there is something for everyone's taste. 

Now in this blog post, I will be giving you my GrabFood's local restaurant recommendations. This is to help you decide what could be the best food you may enjoy today as we celebrate our Independence Day while supporting our beloved Filipino food merchants. 

Enjoy an Adventure of Flavors and Save Php 641 with Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken & Sauce Bar Peri Grupo Feast

I normally start most of my blog entries with an anecdote of some sort. But this time, I am telling you this right off the bat, because I am this excited - The Peri Grupo Feast of Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken & Sauce Bar is one of the most worth it food promos you could ever avail! If having an awesome feast of generous servings while saving a total of Php641 isn't something well worth looking into, I don't know what is. 

Since I love all my readers and I don't want you to miss out this great deal, I say read on! 

You see, just like most of you, I have been working from home since the pandemic started last year. And again, just like most of you, I also miss eating really nicely prepared restaurant food while sharing it with my loved ones. But we are all about staying safe so we could only thank heavens for food delivery services. And Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken and Grill got us covered in that league. 

GrabKitchen Malate and GrabKitchen Parañaque: Now Open!

Are you a fan of food delivery services? I know I am! In these day and age, they are the lifeline of busy people like most of us. Now if you are from Malate and Parañaque, I have a good news for you. GrabKitchen Malate and GrabKitchen Parañaque are now open. You can now enjoy variety of food safely at the convenience of your own home, because our beloved frontliners from Grab, got us covered. 

To those who are not yet familiar with the concept of GrabKitchen, it is essentially your way to order variety of food from different merchants all in one go. And the best thing about it, you will only get to pay one delivery fee. The concept is to mix-and-match orders from multiple merchants.

So, say for example, you are craving for those hefty burgers and burrito from Army Navy and your family would want to indulge in Japanese grubs from Omakase, you may now enjoy offering from both merchants without having to order from them separately. One transaction, one delivery fee. It saves time, it saves money. How's that for a treat? 

Pollo a la Brasa & Barley Risotto of Viajé by Kev

Today, I woke up having in mind one of the best meals I've had this year so far - the Pollo a la Brasa set and the Barley Risotto with mushroom, bacon, and leeks from Viajé by Kev. I had it on a lunch time one Friday and as what a great meal could do, it literally washed away all the stress of the week and made me hanker for endless possibilities of good meals in the coming days. 

I could say it was the kind of meal that do not just nourishes the body, but feed the soul as well. 

There's a lot of things that's already been written on the internet about chef Kevin Uy and his brainchild Viajé. Just a few clicks in the world wide web and you would know that Viajé by Kev is an interpretation of what chef Kevin Uy learned for having been exposed to many cultures from his travels and work experiences - with heavy emphasis on bringing adventure to the plate. 

Madden & Me Kitchen Low Carb Homemade Chocolate Truffle & Toffee Choco Almond Crunch

I was recently introduced to Madden & Me's Low Carb Homemade Chocolate Truffle & Toffee Choco Almond Crunch, and while I am not the type to regret about things, when I took a first bite of the truffle, the only thing that was running in my head was where have this truffle been all my life? It was so good I almost cannot forget myself for trying it out just now. 

According to their Facebook page, Madden & Me Kitchen have been serving goodness since 2017. Why it hasn't crossed my radar all these years was a puzzle to me. Totally underrated, this amazing chocolate. 

Fuwa Fuwa Japan Everyday Tasty

Turn your everyday to a soft and fluffy “e-bread-ay” with a new look and formula of your favorite, most sought-after Fuwa Fuwa loaf--the NEW ​Everyday Japan Tasty​! Get ready to indulge in a delicious loaf made with Japanese quality ingredients at an affordable price, perfectly made for everyone to Taste Japan right from their homes.

Appreciate the bare goodness of Japan-quality white bread that’s known for its soft, fluffy, and rich texture. Each slice is perfect for your everyday breakfast and break time snacks, with creamy and sweet crumbs that will definitely melt in your mouth!

Fuwa Fuwa’s ​Everyday Japan Tasty ​is available in 366 grams with 8 slices for P47.00 and 550 grams with 12 slices for P65.00. Since Fuwa Fuwa is bringing your favorite bread with a new look and formula, Everyday Japan Tasty 550g will be available with an ​introductory price of P60.00 from February 26, 2021 to March 31, 2021​.

Silcafe Freshly Roasted Coffee: Local Coffee You Should Try #LoveLocal

Where I am currently at, the weather is so nice and cold all day - for someone who is never a big fan of Summer, it's simply heaven on earth. What makes each cold morning even perfect for me is a cup of freshly brewed coffee. I have a lot of favorite coffee, and recent addition to the list is Silcafe Freshly Roasted Coffee. 

A proudly Philippine product, Silcafe Freshly Roasted Coffee hails from Silang Cavite. Their coffee blends consists of 100% pure and natural Arabica, Robusta, and our very own Philippine Barako Coffee.

École Ducasse Online Culinary eXperience by Enderun

One of my many plans that was put into a halt due to the pandemic was about my culinary dream. I am not even talking about full blown four-year-course culinary studies because the commitment it demands is not something my career can accommodate right now. I am only talking about short courses, cooking or pastry lessons that will not take too much of my time on a daily basis, I just want to acquire new culinary skills and learn - baby steps, baby steps. 

Little did I know, there is École Ducasse Online Culinary eXperience by Enderun, an answered prayer for some of us who wants to better ourselves in culinary despite what's happening around us. 

Since face to face learning set up is not encouraged these days, École Ducasse Online Culinary eXperience by Enderun is a perfect way to learn and be safe in the threat of Covid at the same time. Yes, even at the comfort of our own home, we can check learning to cook or bake off our bucket list.  

Winery.PH: The Philippines’ Biggest Online Wine Shopping Event is Here!

Celebrate the Philippines’ Largest Online Wine Shopping Event & Save Up Big for the Festive Season with Discounts of UP TO 56% OFF in Winery.ph ’s 11/11 Clearance Sale!

Winery.ph: The Philippines’ Largest Online Marketplace for In-Stock Wines, Beer, Liquor/Spirits, Gourmet Groceries, Non-Alcoholic Beverages, & Wine Accessories.

 

The Philippines’ Biggest Online Wine Shopping Event is here with Winery.ph ‘s 11/11 Clearance Sale featuring 11 Great Deals Ranging from 41% OFF to 56% OFF showcasing 5 Red Wines, 5 White Wines, & a Dessert Wine!  As Importers’ warehouses need to clear up space to make way for new shipments coming in, now is the best time to stock-up and save big for the festive season.

Boozy.PH Online Liquor Delivery Service [The Boozy Fest: Around The Globe Online Masterclass Series]

Boozy.ph, the #1 online liquor delivery service in the Philippines, is holding its first and biggest online Masterclass Series! The Boozy Fest: Around the Globe is a 4-day online event via Zoom and will be happening from November 18 to November 21, 2020. The online series will showcase spirits from different parts of the world featuring the partner brands’ local and international master blenders and ambassadors. 

The Boozy Fest Around the Globe 2020 is presented by Globe, The Dalmore, The Singleton, Copper Dog, and Tanqueray in partnership with Ballantine’s, Chivas, The Glenlivet, Zabana, Jura, Tamnavulin, and Shackleton. 

Saigon Corner PH [Quarantine Eats Series | Home Food Delivery]

I think one of the many effects of this on-going community quarantine on me is the constant craving for different cuisines especially those which I rarely cook at home. If you've been a regular here on my blog (thank you!), you know for a fact that I can whip up Filipino and Korean cuisines in no time. Vietnamese cuisine on the other hand has always been an uncharted territory. So, when there is a chance to feast on one, be it in a restaurant, a party, a food delivery, I make it a point to bask on its glorious flavors. 

Recently, Saigon Corner PH sent me some of their Vietnamese food offerings. With the pandemic in place, Saigon Corner PH is one of those restaurants that offers food delivery service in order for us to enjoy delicious Vietnamese food right at the comfort of our home. 

Saigon Corner PH is located at  Sgt. Esguerra in Quezon City. I haven't been to their restaurant but when situation permits, it is one of those restaurants on top of my list that I should visit. They offer variety of Vietnamese cuisine prepared by Chef Trung who is said to be trained and proven in Vietnam and Japan. 

Kimchi Kingdom: Korean Food Delivery Service

I cannot stress enough on this blog how much I love Korean Food. And if you are a long-time reader, you would probably know. I love dining in Korean restaurants, I even have a YouTube channel where I share some of the Korean food recipes I cook, and since we are still in a community quarantine, I figured it's high time to try Korean food home delivery available in our area.

Enter Kimchi Kingdom - a Korean home food delivery service that offers home cooked Korean meals beyond your usual samgyupsal.

Thanks to my Korean friend who taught me how to cook Korean food, I somehow know my way around this cuisine that everyone seems to love. So really, I cannot say pass when offered to try Korean food others cooked. Kimchi Kingdom takes pride in the fact that their authentic Korean dishes are cooked by Korean mother (eomma/eomoni) so I figured, it is legit to have a roof-high expectation.

Belly Jaw's Seafoods and More! and Cheatday Frozen Meat & Seafood Supply [ Quarantine Eats Series | Home Food Delivery]

If you have been reading this blog for quite a while now, you would probably have an idea how much I love seafood. I have co-authored a book, a restaurant guide published by Hinge Inquirer way back, and my section of the food was all about seafood. Given a choice between meat and seafood, I always pick seafood in a heartbeat.

Given this, I am excited to write about and share with you a recent discovery, Belly Jaw's Seafood and More and its sister business Cheatday Frozen Meat and Seafood Supply.

This blog post is part of my Quarantine Eats Series - a collection of food I enjoyed via home food delivery services during this time of quarantine. Since like most of you, I am pretty much a hermit these days working from home and not leaving the house unless necessary. As a food blogger, I thrive on home food delivery these days especially when time and energy does not permit me to slave away in my kitchen.

Ca Phe Saigon Vietnamese Restaurant [Quarantine Eats Series | Home Food Delivery]

In continuing to feature great food that I enjoyed during this community quarantine period, I am in a quest to write something about cuisines I love but rarely had the chance to talk about here in my blog. Vietnamese Food takes the spotlight for today's blog. And the nearest Vietnamese Restaurant that offers home food delivery service to where I am right now is Ca Phe Saigon.

Ca Phe Saigon is a Vietnamese Restaurant that offers homemade authentic Vietnamese food and coffee which heirloom recipes were hailed from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) in Vietnam. Its farm-to-fork concept promises fresh ingredients in each dishes.

Currently, Ca Phe Saigon has branches in Marikina, Antipolo, and Mandaluyong. They are now accepting dine in customers amidst the pandemic, but since this blog review falls under my Quarantine Food Finds Series, we are still focusing on the home food delivery service side of the business.

Star Punjabi Dhaba Indian Restaurant [Quarantine Eats Series | Home Food Delivery]

I was still on a roll in satisfying my Indian Food cravings when I chanced upon the Facebook Page of Star Punjabi Dhaba Indian Restaurant in Cainta while searching Indian restaurants that offers food delivery service in Rizal area where I am currently at. I've checked their virtual menu and decided to get in touch with them to check if they can deliver in my area. I was taking a chance, luckily they told me that they can via Lalamove App. 

I was so thankful thinking that they might have took pity on this girl who was almost begging them to accommodate a delivery request because she was going crazy craving for Indian food. Little did I know, Star Punjabi Dhaba Indian Restaurant was the very same restaurant that went viral recently for giving away free food to literally anyone who's hungry amidst the pandemic. 

In hindsight, I figured it wasn't just pity. The people behind this restaurant have innate kindness in them. The owner who is an Indian nationality I later researched, has a big heart. He fed people for free during the pandemic, and in foreign land at that. Indeed, kindness knows no boundaries.

Chives Bistro & Market Restaurant [Quarantine Eats Series | Home Food Delivery]

Prior to the quarantine, I was able to visit Chives Bistro & Market, one of the many local restaurants in Antipolo City for an early lunch with my parents. I was supposed to blog about my experience last March but I thought it wouldn't make sense because everyone's in quarantine and the possibility of dining out is non-existent.

Then the quarantine loosen its tight grip and local restaurants started offering take out and delivery services. I was able to score a chance to enjoy a hearty lunch at home with Chives sumptuous dishes gracing our table. And although I became two thousand peso poorer, the meal was splendid. I have included Chives in my blog post about the Local Home Food Deliveries I Enjoyed While on Quarantine. 

Then restaurants started opening once again including Chives. So, here we are now.

An Indian Food Feast at Home by Greendot Vegetarian Catering and Food Delivery Service [Quarantine Eats Series | Home Food Delivery]

Beautiful, vibrant, and delicious - these are some of the words on top of my head when thinking about Indian Food. This rich and sophisticatedly spices-laden food is my craving as of late. Good thing here in Metro Manila, we have Greendot Indian Food Catering as one of the trusted Indian food purveyor people can rely on when Indian Food craving hits hard.

Good thing about Greendot Catering is that they do food delivery service, hence you may enjoy an Indian Feast right at the comfort of your own home especially during this time of quarantine. Another good thing, they are vegetarian. And trust me, even if you are not vegetarian like myself, Greendot will still provide you that level of satisfaction only Indian food can provide. Trust me on that. 

India is, up to this day one of the countries I have been wanting to visit if only to experience their beautiful culture and fell more in love with their food. Since our current situation dictates that it might not be happening soon, I am glad that we can still enjoy authentic Indian cuisine, all thanks to food businesses such as Greendot. 

Sugar and Tea Milktea [Quarantine Eats Series | Home Food Delivery]

Nope, we are not yet done sharing milk tea brand discoveries here on the blog despite the bouts of rain we are getting lately, nope. Especially when I haven't shared with you yet a recent milk tea shop which saved the day and made me happy when all other milk tea big names tagged my place as out of coverage for delivery. 

I am talking about Sugar and Tea Milktea. And when in Rizal, specifically Antipolo and upper Angono, this is something you might want to try when trying to curb that milk tea cravings. 

I have mentioned Sugar and Tea Milktea in my previous blog post about the food and drinks which I have tried while we are in the quarantine period. I know most of you my dear readers are crazy about milk tea, so let's go dive deep about this recent discovery. 

Quarantine Eats: Good Food Finds While Supporting Local Food Businesses In Our Community #SupportLocal

So, what have you been eating during this quarantine period? If you have been a longtime reader, you would know for a fact that aside from reviewing good food finds and restaurants in Manila, I also love to cook - I have a YouTube channel for my recipes, to support that claim. Given the quarantine set in the country, one would expect that food bloggers like myself would resort into showcasing our home cooking skills. That will happen, of course, in this blog. But then again, despite the lockdown, there are still good food finds you can have delivered in your home well worth sharing. 

This blog is about that, yes. Most importantly, this blog is about showing support to our local businesses who are fighting their way to thrive in this situation we are in. 

As you may have known, main focus of this blog for the longest time to feature restaurants and hotels in Manila. Since I am currently in my hometown during this lockdown, it is high time to take advantage of the situation and support our local food businesses that we have here by purchasing food from them when kitchen's a bit to hot to deal with. 

FamTea Milk Tea PH: Affordable and Delicious Milk Tea

Pluviophile that I am, I have never loved summer the way I am loving it now. Perhaps because the sun is a constant source of feel-good endorphins that's a big help especially these days when we are in a community quarantine. And you know what's one of the things I love about Summer? Those thirst quenching drinks that's serve as a respite from the heat. Just like milk teas.

I was recently introduced to FamTea Milk Tea and upon knowing their price point of as low as Php50, I was a bit skeptical. But I gave in anyway. And I'm glad I did because FamTea Milk Tea is one of the most delicious yet very very affordable milk teas I have tried. 

While I love variety of milk tea brands, most of which are in my opinion a bit overpriced. Not all people can afford a Php180 serving of milk tea especially in this economic crisis, hence, those affordable but good quality milk teas, I believe should be given highlights. 

foodpanda and Manila City Government provides jobs to displaced tricycle drivers with pandaTODA

foodpanda and Manila City Government provides jobs to displaced tricycle drivers with pandaTODA. This project aims to benefit 500 tricycle drivers affected by the enhanced community quarantine.

foodpanda, an on-demand food delivery app in the Philippines, and the City Government of Manila signed  today a partnership Agreement for a project that will provide jobs to the City’s 500 tricycle drivers who were affected by the government’s imposition of the enhanced community quarantine to fight the spread of COVID-19 virus.

“Lubos po kaming nagpapasalamat sa mga kumpanya tulad ng foodpanda na patuloy na naghahatid ng serbisyo at tulong sa panahon ng krisis. Tinutulungan nila na magkaroon ng pag-asa ang mga Manileño sa pamamagitan ng pagbibigay ng trabaho at maayos na pagkakakitaan.Ang proyektong ito ay hindi lamang upang suportahan ang ating mga komunidad, hangarin din nito na panatilihing buhay ang diwa ng bayanihan” said Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso.. 

Of Adobo and our Frontliners

I was not looking into posting this. Especially not here on my blog. 

"But when you give to someone in need, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing." - that's written on Matthew chapter 6 verse 3 of the bible. It's a cardinal rule to most catholic family like ours, when you give to the needy, do it secretly. 

The photos here were taken while we were preparing food and distributing it to some of our frontliners including those manning the check points we were aiming to feed and extend help to. All of it were taken with my beat-up mobile phone and were meant only for personal consumption - forced of habit because I'm a blogger, also, a remembrance of some sort. 

"Ma'am, baka pwede nyo po i-post sa Facebook, para makita ng iba. Para ma-inspire din po sila magpadala ng tulong. Nabubuhayan po kame ng loob pag nakikita namin na hindi po kame nakakalimutan."  

After hearing those words from one of the frontliners in between spoonfuls of the adobo and rice that my family and I prepared for them, I know I have a promise to keep. 

How to Make Nutella & Marshmallow Grilled Sandwich

If we go back to six months ago and you'll tell me that I will be where I am right now, I probably wouldn't believe you. But life happens. Six months into corporate life and sometimes, I still can't believe that I veered away from doing what I have been doing for a decade and accepted a more challenging role that requires majority of my time in a day coupled with solid commitment. But I am not complaining. 

I am grateful that I still have the child-like enthusiasm every time I go to work. I am grateful that no matter how challenging things can get, I still find myself looking forward to meeting new batch of trainees I need to handle, making sure they are somehow equipped with knowledge and skills they need to become a well-functioning employees when they get to the grind. I am grateful. 

While work can give sense of fulfilment in my book, it is certainly not a walk in the park. There are still some times when I find myself questioning if I am in the right track. There are still some times when the nagging question why am I doing this to myself haunts me. 

There are times when I feel like nothing makes sense until one employee or two would come up to me and hug me or tap me with such gratefulness because they have finally passed the certification. Those moments are golden. Those moments made me realize that hey, I love this job. 

Strawberry Shortcake by Cara Mia: Your Perfect Cake this Valentine Season

Looking for a perfect cake this Valentine season? Worry no more, because Cara Mia PH, the authority in the Philippines when it comes to delicious cakes and gelato, has once again brought back their well-loved Strawberry Shortcake. Perfect for the Valentine's day, right? 

Tucked in between layers of light chiffon cake are slices of sweet strawberries married with whipped cream that makes every bite a declaration of love. So simple, yet downright delicious. 

As this Strawberry Shortcake by Cara Mia is a seasonal cake on the menu, I highly encourage you to go grab a box or two - one for you and one for that special one of yours. 

Fuwa Fuwa Bread: Your Delicious Fluffy Snacks On-The-Go

First time I learned about Fuwa Fuwa bread was from my nephews - one is 5 and the other one is 9. Their affinity for bread, I believe they got from me. But kids these days are amazing that most of the time, they beat me into having first dibs on new break products available in the market. Such is the case with Fuwa Fuwa Bread.

You see, I woke up one day and both of them were both making lambing to me to buy them this Fuwa Fuwa loaf bread they had the other day. I don't even what Fuwa Fuwa was until they talked me into bringing them at nearest 711 and there I found what was one of the cutest bread packagings I laid my eyes on. I as sold.

Aside from the packaging, I was drawn into how soft and fluffy the bread was. Fuwa Fuwa by the way means fluffy - how apt. So from then on, we always have Fuwa Fuwa bread at home. The kids love the loaf series which they would smother with their choice of spread and they also love the milk and caramel mini loaf which they would eat with a glass of their favorite chocolate drinks. While I myself is particularly fond of their Whole Wheat Loaf. 

Hap Chan All-You-Can-Eat Shabu-Shabu and Buffet

An evening of intense need to unwind led my friends and I to try out Hap Chan's All-You-Can-Eat Shabu-Shabu at Robinsons Galleria. It was a cold night that could have easily be tamed down with a bowl of ramen but we were a group with big appetite hence, unlimited grub is the way to go. 

So that dinner, we stuffed ourselves silly while beaming with pride basking with the idea that we got our money's worth and then some. Because instead of spending almost 500 bucks for a bowl of hot ramen, we got pots after pots of delicious shabu-shabu made they way we wanted to. 

It wasn't my first brush with Hap Chan Restaurant. I have blogged about one of their branches way back. But it was only recently that I got to try their Unlimited Shabu-shabu offering since not all branches offers it. 

Honey Danji Korean Restaurant, Ortigas Center Pasig City

Rarely do I encounter people who loves Korean food as much as I do - I'm talking about the whole shebang beyond samgyupsal, of coure. But luck is on my side these days that new found friends share the same appreciation. This led me to this tiny Korean restaurant in Ortigas Center Pasig City one afternoon when everyone could ever think of is good servings of food to celebrate an end of work week. 

Welcome to Honey Danji, a small but nonetheless legit Korean restaurant manned by a friendly ahjumma who is more than willing to serve good Korean food to those who are interested enough to indulge. 

A Festive Lunch at Brotzeit, Shangri-La Mall

One of the best things about holiday season is the chance to get together with friends you have not seen for a long while. I really felt that when I had a chance to have a holiday lunch at Brotzeit in Shangri-La Mall with my KTG Bloggers Family. It was a special lunch filled with catching up stories, gift giving, and of course, great food and amazing German beers one can only find at Brotzeit. 

You see, ever since I started working in corporate again, rarely do I get to join my KTG Family during food events. That's pretty obvious by the lack of posts here on my blog this year. Hopefully, once I get the hang of things, I can juggle my blogger/vlogger's life (Yas! I am also on YouTube!) and my life as a salary woman.

For now, I am just so happy that I got the chance to join them at Brotzeit because, hey, it's Brotzeit. Remember it's one of our favorites? 

Smores Bar and Chocolate Cookies by Doughy Delights

I was munching on Doughy Delight's Smores Bar and Chocolate Cookies when I realized that the best thing about this holiday season is the fact that you have all the right reasons to binge on delicious treats with reckless abandon. It's a season of eating after all, we'll deal with the scary aftermath come January. For now, let's indulge. 

Speaking of indulging, one of the delicious treats I highly recommend for you to indulge in is Doughy Delights baked goodies. I've been trying a lot of brand of cookies for blog review lately and trust me on this, this is one of the best. 

While I bake cakes and cookies myself, when it's crunch time like the holiday season that is upon us, I deem that it is a wise move to have a reliable list of baked goodies sellers on your arsenal. Especially when the baker got an impressive recipe for products that can equally satisfy you the way your grandma's heirloom recipes can do.

I am so glad that I was introduced to Doughy Delights as an addition to my list. 

MEY LIN EXPRESS: Affordable Hot Pot Shabu-Shabu and Bento Meals

If it hadn't been for a friend who is crazy about hot pot, I probably wouldn't get to try Mey Lin Express at SM Light Mall. Going home, I always pass by it but I didn't really pay attention thinking it's just another little Asian restaurant. I mean, I love hot pot, but there are default choices of hot pot restaurants in my mind when craving for one. 

Little did I know, Mey Lin Express is also from Vikings Group of Restaurants. I am a fan of Vikings Group's Four Seasons Buffet and Hot Pot. Since it's under the same umbrella, I figured it could be well worth the try. 

Well, I'm happy to report that it did not disappoint. 

McDonald's Flavors of Japan with Twister Fries

I Love McDonald's Flavors of Japan especially the Ebi Burger. I cannot remember how many Flavors of Japan meal at McDo I have consumed after they launched it. It's a treat almost every other day until most of the stores have slowly ran out of the Ebi Burger. Now the good news is that the McDonald's Flavors of Japan is back for its Autumn edition and along came the return of the well-loved Twister Fries!

I've yet to meet someone who does not love McDonald's Twister Fries, but on the second thought, I probably never will because hey, what's not to love about the Twister Fries?