KTG Manila Bloggers Went MAD FOR WAGYU at Heat Buffet, Edsa Shangri-La Hotel

When your reality as of late has always been about control and the inevitable avoidance of things that has the potential to screw over your will to strike a balance health-wise, you would long for the good old days. You would long for the time when you can just throw caution to the wind and indulge on whatever the hell that can make you happy.

No, I am not trying to specifically shed off the unwanted pounds. But these days, I am doing my best to be healthy. Novice that I am in this league, I tell you, the beginning of this journey is hard AF.

On a good day, I could say yes to one dining engagement. One, being the operative word. (Note to self: Cheat Days are so 1980s, let's go for Cheat Hours. Let's stick to our guns, go for Cheat Hours, and go over those goddamn choices you made with your life while in the process, Yedy.)

Hershey's Kisses Deluxe Chocolate #SayItWithABigKiss

Christmas Season may be over but the thoughtful gesture of gift giving goes all year round. Hershey's Philippines is encouraging us to show our care by saying it with a big kiss through the new Hershey's Kisses Deluxe Chocolate. It is twice the size of the Original Hershey’s Kisses chocolates we all grew up with so it is twice the fun.

I am pretty sure that most of us love Kisses Chocolate, and I am pretty sure, especially for chocolate lovers like myself, bite size isn't enough. For something as delicious as Kisses, it should come in big size, right? So that is what Hershey's Kisses Deluxe Chocolate is all about, and then some.

It was only late last year when Hershey's Kisses Deluxe Chocolate arrived in the Philippine market. So this year, you will be seeing more of this big time babies in your grocery stores. I myself is excited since I am not really the one who can easily say no to big bite chocolates, especially when its from the brand I love.

50% off on Prawn Tempura at #NationalTempuraDay at Tokyo Tokyo Philippines #TempuraTime @TokyoTokyoPHL

January 7, 2016 is National Tempura Day and Tokyo Tokyo Philippines, the no. 1 Japanese restaurant chain in the Philippines will treat its patrons to a 50% off on all tempura add-on. For only Php25 per piece, diners can feast on Tokyo Tokyo's prawn tempura as much as they want at a very affordable price.

This treat in line withe the celebration of #NationalTempuraDay is Tokyo Tokyo Philippines' way of extending their gratitude to their patrons who have been supporting them all these years.

Filipinos are known to love this Japanese dish that is why Tokyo Tokyo PH is very enthusiastic in rolling out this one-day promo tomorrow.

Real California Cheese in The Philippines

I think one of the good news I have encountered this year is the fact that amazing people from The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) has brought even more variety of Real California Cheeses in the Philippines market. If you have been a long time blog reader, you probably have an idea that I love cheese - all kinds of it. 

Thus, news like this makes me giddy to the core. Especially this season when I have all the reason to whip up a good cheese board paired with my favorite wines regardless if we have visitors at home or not. 

California cheese in particular is one of those which I am very fond of ever since a good friend from the US introduced it to me years ago. Now, kindly people from CMAB, USPB, and Virtusio recently shared some information about California Cheeses (Alongside a stash of Real California Cheeses! Talk about the perfect Holiday gift! Heartfelt gratitude to you guys!) 

Boulangerie22 Pastry Shop

Boulangerie22 is one of the newest pastry shops that opened in Manila this year. With branches located at Eton Baypark Manila in Roxas Blvd., Natividad Building in Chino Roces, One Legaspi Park Condominium in Makati, Greenfield District in Mandaluyong, and soon to open in Alabang and SM San Lazaro Boulangerie22 is set to conquer Manila with its delicious offerings.

Boasting of combining traditional principle of baking spiked with modern twist, Boulangerie22 uses classic artisan method in making bread combined with the use of state of the art baking machines. It is said that a commissary like this is first in the Philippines. 

The method of merging the classic and modern method of baking combined with the talent, passion, and perseverance of dedicated bakers at Boulangerie22 produces delicate and delicious breads made from scratch. This is what Boulangerie22 is most proud of.

Mega Creations Premium Bottled Spanish Sardines

Holiday Season is not over yet and I am guessing some of us are still busy creating menu list for the upcoming Media Noche feast. I for one is still working on it. That is why I am thankful that to be introduced to Mega Creations Premium Bottled Spanish Sardines and the endless recipes it can be part of.

Spanish Sardines for Media Noche? Yes. I mean, why not? We can cook up delicious gourmet dishes using Spanish Sardines anyway.

These days, gone are the notions that sardines are reserved only for those days when you got nothing to eat in the pantry due to various reasons, specifically the lack of budget. Although these stuff still are not meant to break the bank with its price point, little creative spin in its preparation may mean a surprising luxurious feast.

Linkage Food Products: Imported Beers, Potato Chips, and Wafer Rolls

Mister Potato, Deka Wafer Roll, Chang Beer, El Diablo Beer, and Bavaria Beer are just some of the imported food product brands we can now find at the leading supermarkets here in Manila. Kindly people from Linkage Foods Venture Corp., the distributor of these imported goods sent some of these items home and I am grateful to have tried them all.

You may have probably seen these items already during your rounds of grocery shopping, some of you I am guessing may have already tried these stuff. I myself is already familiar with the imported beers, especially the Chang which I love to the core. But for those who have not yet, I suggest you go and try them out now.

There are a lot of imported products in the grocery shelves nationwide but new ones are always a welcome addition especially for those who are adventurous enough to try new things. After all, although it is always a noble pursuit to support local products, we still have the liberty to explore other things which may satisfy our needs and wants regardless of its origin.

Wishbone, Kapitolyo: Salted Egg Chicken Wings and More!

I visited Wishbone recently since some of my friends, both bloggers and non-bloggers alike tagged it as one of the best restaurants that opened in Kapitolyo Pasig City this year. They do serve variety of dishes but their main selling point is their flavored chicken wings. I cannot say no to chicken wings, so to Wishbone, off I went.

You know that feeling when you are secretly rooting for a business to do really well? And then suddenly, you found out that aside from its expansion, another new concept spring forth from that business which makes everything all the more awesome? That's how I feel while visiting Wishbone.

Wishbone is a new concept by the same cool people behind the popular Pomodoro and partner Rakesh Bhogwani. From its humble beginning, Pomodoro expanded its location and is still on top of its game in serving legit pizza and pasta. Now, it has its sister restaurant, Wishbone.