Staycation at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila [Part One]

After an unforgiving work schedule for the past months, I had the pleasure of staying at Marco Polo Hotel Ortigas Manila recently for a well-deserved relaxation. Now I am telling you this from the get-go, my stay at Marco Polo Manila is one of the best hotel staycations I have had recently. The stay coincided with my birthday which makes it all the more special.

Good quality service and impeccable experience are to be expected when staying at a five star hotel, I know. However, Marco Polo Hotel Ortigas Manila exceeded that expectation which made this girl right here, really happy. 

No wonder that since Marco Polo Hotel opened its door here in Manila, it already got several recognition under its umbrella. For one, Forbes Travel Guide, known as the global authority on luxury travel since 1958, awarded Marco Polo Hotel Ortigas Manila as one of the finest five star hotel in the world for 2017. Impressive, right?

Rustic Mornings' Breakfast Baskets

Christmas is just around the corner and if you are already running out of gift ideas, may I interest you with Rustic Mornings by Isabelo's Breakfast Basket? This specially crafted products can be a perfect gift to your friends and loved ones this holiday season. It can also be a perfect addition to your pantry for a satisfying breakfast you know you deserve.

Rustic Mornings by Isabelo Garden is a famous garden restaurant that serves all-day breakfast/brunch specialties located at Marikina City. They are famous for their charming place and one of the well-loved items on their menu is their Original Buttermilk Pancake that goes perfectly well with their Breakfast Blend coffee.

 
Thankfully, we can now take home Rustic Mornings’ Original Buttermilk Pancake Mix, Rustic Mornings’ Classic Pancake Syrup, and Rustic Morning’s Breakfast Blend Coffee and enjoy it freshly made at the comfort of our home. And as mentioned, it can be a perfect gift too. 

Easy Pimiento Cheese Spread Recipe

I was browsing through the list of recipes using KitchenAid Artisan Mini Stand Mixer that was handed to us during its launching that I went to early this year in the Philippines when I stumbled upon the recipe for Pimiento Cheese Spread. I thought it was an easy recipe. Easy, fast, and very convenient. Way different from my very own recipe for Southern Style Pimiento Cheese Spread which takes time to make.

The recipe from the list uses KitchenAid Stand Mixer which efficiency cuts the time it usually takes to make Pimiento Cheese Spread in half. So this recipe is perfect during crunch time when you need to get something fast and delicious on the table.

Since I am a master multi-tasker, I love the fact that I can do so much more while my KitchenAid Artisan Mini Stand Mixer is doing its job mixing the Pimiento Cheese Spread ingredients together. It goes to show how KitchenAid Stand Mixer can really make our life in the kitchen way easier. 

California Raisins Recipes by Chef Michael "Miko" Aspiras

Holiday season is upon us and I know some of us are already preparing gifts for our loved ones. While it is ideal to give gifts that are memorable and have the power to last, edible gifts are also something we can consider. After all, good food made with love and care are always bound to be remembered, right?

Chef Miko Aspiras of the famous and well-loved Le Petit Souffle and Scout Honor, shared with us two recipes using California Raisins. These recipes can be a good edible gift idea and a great addition to your Noche Buena Spread this coming Christmas. 

What makes it special is the use of California Raisins which makes the creations all the more delicious and healthy at the same time.  fat-free and cholesterol-free and low in sodium. Since it has its innate sweetness, you can lower the amount of refined sugar you would normally use on your recipes.