Chowking Birthday Celebration: Buy 3 Lauriat, Get 1 Free on your Birth Month

Are you looking forward to celebrating your birthday soon? Here is s good news for you. Chowking, the #1 Chinese restaurant in the Philippines since 1985 has something special for birthday celebrants. 

Whether it’s a big birthday party or an intimate celebration, with Chowking, you will feel extra special because when you buy 3 lauriat of your choice, you will get another 1 lauriat for free! 

There's Something New About Chowking Chinese-Style Fried Chicken #DeliciouslyDifferentChicken

Have you had Chowking Chinese-Style Fried Chicken recently? Have you noticed something different? I know I did. I had it this lunch time and upon first bite - in all it's crunchy and deliciousness glory, I thought, it's deliciously different chicken!

The Chinese-Style Fried Chicken we all love from Chowking is deliciously different now, indeed. 

Truth be told, it's always been one of my favorite fried chicken because it's so good and crunchy. I always choose it over other Chinese restaurants' rendition of fried chicken in a heart beat. And just when I thought it couldn't get more better than the way it is, Chowking upped it's game and make their Chinese-Style Fried Chicken all the more delicious!

The Fried Chicken Ice Cream

With the events that happened in my life in the recent past, I got caught up in dealing with things as it happen that for a moment, I lost my usual enthusiasm to new things to try food-wise. It was my nephews who introduced me to The Fried Chicken Ice Cream one time when we were at Newport Mall. 

I literally don't have any idea that it's actually a thing, The Fried Chicken Ice Cream.  I've been away from social media for far too long I've missed out on a lot. So when we chanced upon Dessert Club's pop-up that sells this interesting creation, I got some for us to try. 

Of course, my nephews were elated but I was skeptical. I've had Bacon Ice Cream at Crowne Plaza's Seven Corners Restaurant and it was downright amazing. But fried chicken? I wasn't sure what to expect that time. 

Promo Alert: Buy 2 Get 1 Chowking's Chunky Asado Siopao on National Siopao Day

August 21 is National Siopao Day and Chowking will be spreading the love by making it a siopao-filled day for us.  Chowking has always been known for its Chunky Asado Siopao that won the hearts of many Filipino. It is reasonably priced and delightfully satisfying, so, what's not to love?

It is no surprise that Chowking Chunky Asado Siopao is one snack that is really hard to resist. The combination of soft freshly steamed bun and the chunky, saucy, Hongkong-style asado filling is something that anyone can enjoy regardless if you're a siopao lover or not.

Create Golden Moments with the NEW Magnolia Gold Label Ice Cream

I celebrated my birthday recently. While we are still getting the hang of this confining new normal we call our reality, I still am thankful that regardless if we cannot party like we used to, there are things that can make an otherwise lackluster moment, golden. 

I never would have guessed that an ice cream brand from way way back my grandparent's childhood - a staple ice cream brand in every celebration there was and there is,  could still make a good impact and jazz up a downright simple home celebration. I am talking about Magnolia and their new Magnolia Gold Label Ice Cream.

Magnolia has been with us since 1925 and the word complacent is not in their vocabulary. Because just when we thought that it is time to move on and try other ice cream brands sprouting all over the market, Magnolia keeps on reinventing itself to reach its golden standard. And for that reason alone, people who were led astray comes around in the creamy rich and velvety smooth comfort Magnolia is known for. 

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. 

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. 

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? 

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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.