So how did the contest go? The battle for the best potato and dairy dishes was a huge success! (Read more about the Spuds and Dairy Culinary Cup in my earlier post). You’re probably wondering why I’m so excited about this. It’s simply because I’m a huge fan of cooking competitions and potatoes and dairy are just some of my favorite ingredients. They’re so versatile, don’t you agree? Also, cooking competitions bring out the best in the contestants and highlight their creativity. The event was hosted by disc jockeyChico Garcia...
Everyone benefits from lower energy costs. Making a few small changes in household habits helps to reduce your utility bills. Decreased energy usage also benefits the planet, which is already showing signs of strain with rising sea levels and extreme weather conditions. Image via Flickr by Mountain Roamer 1.Energy-Saving Water Tips Hot water usage in the home is one of the major causes of high utility costs. By reducing the amount of hot water that is used, expenses are decreased. There are a number of practical ways to...
Are you feeling peachy today? If you answered yes, then this dessert is for you. I love peaches not only because it’s taste is unique but very mild. The flesh of peaches are fibrous and yet they always look pretty whether you serve it in halves or in slices. This dessert is perfect in any kind of weather and on any occasions. And because it’s so pretty, you can serve it on those special days when you just want to show-off. What you will need:1-2 850g canned peach halves, sliced Tip: Make sure to buy fresh...
If there’s an event that I am most excited about this coming week, it is the 2019 Spuds And Dairy Culinary Cup! Potatoes and dairy are my favorite ingredients in the kitchen and it will be cool to discover new recipes and see how they are prepared by top chefs and culinary students. I’m a fan of reality cooking shows such as Top Chef, Top Chef Desserts and Zumbo’s Desserts. They inspire me to work in my kitchen. Cooking competitions are just my thing that it was so memorable for me when I was able to join the US Potato Safari...
When I hear the word “mojos”, there’s only one thing that comes to my mind – Shakey’s mojos. Yes, the lip-smacking, crunchy-on-the-outside-crispy-on-the-inside insanely seasoned potatoes of Shakey’s. Shakey’s Chicken ‘N’ Mojos Chicken ‘N’ Mojos Perfect Together media get-together I remember the first time I’ve tasted Shakey’s mojos when I was still in grade school. I was with my aunt then who brought mo to Shakey’s and that was when I instantly...
The best time to prepare your home for winter is before winter begins. You don’t want to discover that your heating system isn’t working when cold weather arrives. Make your home a more energy-efficient place and reduce utility costs by making sure that your home is ready for the season. Prepare your home for winter with a few simple tasks. it’s best to spend winter at home without heating problems Change or Clean Air Filters Regularly Furnace filters need to be changed at least every three months. Replacing your filters...
We chose to stay at Conrad Hotel because Dessert Museum and Lakbay Museo is located just below this hotel. It was a long weekend we had been waiting for quite a long time. It was our first time in Conrad and I remember that I’ve looked at this hotel when we checked in at the hotel across the street Microtel by Wyndham and I told myself that one day, we’ll be seeing how it looks on the inside of this huge hotel that looks like a giant luxury liner. Conrad Hotel view of Manila Bay and Seaside Boulevard What you will love...
Certified Holistic Coach Anne Price said that an average woman experiences 450 PMS in her lifetime. How about you, how many do you think have you had already? Premenstrual Syndrome or PMS is a bunch of symptoms that even the strongest women would usually face several days before that time of the month. Feeling totally frazzled and waking up with a different kind of fatigue is a reality, a zit on the nose that wasn’t there a night before. And oh, those tender breasts plus the soreness and heaviness. Worst, you can’t stop thinking...
