I just love Halloween, not because of what this festivity originally celebrates, but simply because of the memories it brings to me when I was a child and the excitement of little kids who want to wear costumes and do trick or treating. I’m just a kid at heart forever. sweet and crispy apple mummy pies And it gives me an excuse to make creepy but cute pies like these apple mummy pies. I discovered a new brand of apple pie filling in our local grocery store and I am just thrilled of how good it tastes and how easy I can just...
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As parents, we all have big dreams for our kids and making sure they are healthy both physically and mentally is our top priority. I take my role as the “food influencer” at home quite seriously, so grocery shopping is a conscious exercise of choosing wholesome foods that can help develop fun and nutritious eating habits. I was invited to cover the launch of Elite Nutrition Coach Jeaneth Aro’s first story book. I was so excited to meet the wonderful lady who helped Hidilyn Diaz snag the Philippines’ first Olympic gold medal!...
I super love these butter cookies and you will too. This is the easiest and yet the creamiest and daintiest cookies I made. And it only takes 3 steps to make these cookies. Ingredients: 1 whole block of Dari Creme Butter (softened not melted)1/2 cup white sugar2 cups all-purpose flour Dari Creme Classic – Pinipili ni Lanie, Mapiling Ina (Lanie’s Choice, a Choosy Mom) Beat sugar and Dari Creme Butter together for at least 5 minutes until light and fluffy Steps to make: Beat sugar and Dari Creme Butter together...
Moms constantly strive to make their families tasty meals that give the nutrients they need to power their day. Along with finding the right ingredients, the time, skills and budget needed to prepare great meals are the common challenges they face on a daily basis. Through its Sarap-Sustansya advocacy, MAGGI, is encouraging homecooks to have greater appreciation for eggs as a key ingredient in meals that families can enjoy at any given time. Since eggs contain a lot nutrients that are beneficial to health, MAGGI is making it easier for...
Tagaytay used to be the nearest getaway haven for the four of us. It’s the easiest place to travel to whenever we want to be closer to nature meaning trees, big open spaces, and the mountains. But apparently, more and more people are feeling the same. Traffic is getting heavier and the restaurants we used to go to are now getting busier. More so since local tourism is getting more active. love the quiet, comfy and relaxing ambiance of Girasol Last time we went to Tagaytay was just this Holy Week. Though we were hesitant to...
Filipinos’ most-awaited holiday is here! This Christmas season is even more special for families following months of not physically seeing each other. Filipinos are eager to gather around their tables and spend this joyous occasion with their loved ones. What better way to end Christmas eve dinner and all other holiday feasts and festivities than with the Aice Mochi ice cream, the chewiest and yummiest must-have Christmas dessert in the country. Aice, a Singaporean ice cream brand, introduces its Mochi ice cream...
Irresistible desserts are abundant during the Christmas season. That’s one of the many reasons why everyone loves the holidays! We have an excuse to stuff ourselves with sinful treats even after the New Year celebrations are over, am I right? Thankfully though, there’s one way to feel less guilty when we indulge in these sweet goodies. How? By using potatoes as ingredients of our recipes. Yes, potatoes for dessert! Why Potatoes? Potatoes are considered by many as a superfood because they are a nutrient-dense vegetable....
We love tacos a lot but making this vegetarian baked potato and tacos made our favorite snack into a healthier, much more filling dish. This baked potato and tacos can be served for snack or dinner. Ingredients: 1 pack US Potato Frozen Hash Browns (15-20 mini hash brown patties – I used Carnation brand ), crushedsalt and pepper1 large onion chopped1 red bell pepper chopped1 green bell pepper chopped1 can salted black beans drained½ cup olives, drained and sliced85 g cheddar cheese , grated ( I used Sierra Jack Habanero...
