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. 

Has Kenny Rogers Roasters PH gone Korean? 케니 로저스 로스터스

Have you seen it yet? Those Korean signages at Kenny Rogers Roasters Philippine stores? There seems to be a Korean takeover at Kenny Rogers Roasters! 

I have a feeling something amazing is about to happen in the coming days.  As someone who loves Hallyu, K-POP, and everything Korean, I am so excited for this! 

How about you? Are you ready for this Korean takeover? 

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. 

Peri-Peri's NEW Grilled Chicken Wings

There is no stopping Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken and Sauce Bar and we are loving it! It was only recently that they launched their amazing Peri Grupo Feast (which by the way is still on-going only until the end of this month, so better hurry) and now, they they are introducing a new addition to their menu - Peri-Peri's NEW Grilled Chicken Wings! 

I am not sure about you, but I am the the type who would crave for chicken wings from time to time. One dial to Peri-Peri's super easy-to-remember hotline 7374-7374 (PERI-PERI) and I know I was in for some delicious adventure with their new grilled chicken wings offering. Great thing about placing your order via Peri-Peri's hotline is that they guarantee on-time delivery otherwise your order will be for free.

Peri-Peri's chicken wings are charcoal-grilled and seasoned in Peri-Peri's signature flavor. So despite not having any sauce, each chicken wings is a surefire winner as it is. Then again, why skip the delicious sauces which Peri-Peri is known for, right? Especially that there are 9 flavors to choose from - now if you do not call that an adventure of flavors, I don't know what is. 

Kumakuma Curry: Delivers an Impressive and Delicious Japanese Curry Experience

It took me quite a while before I got the chance to write about Kumakuma Curry for several reasons. For one, during the time I have tried their amazing curries, I was met with an unfortunate news about the passing of a close friend which put a halt to my online activities to make way for grieving. Then, it also took me a while to retrieve all the photos I took of the curries from the corrupted SD I used as it needs help from experts far away. I guess the timing was unfortunate. 

Although I feel bad that I could have written about this way earlier,  I always believe that good things are meant to be shared. So here I am, writing about probably the best curry you can ever have here in the Philippines - Kumakuma Curry. 

Kumakuma Curry is an online delivery store concept which is a perfect set up now that we are still in a pandemic, and it specializes in Japanese Curry. It is not just your usual food business that pops up out of nowhere because its origin is deeply rooted from chef Takumi's long-time love and insatiable liking for the dish he grew up with. It revolves around personal history of someone with high regard and deep respect to the dish, hence, you can expect nothing but perfection. 

My Local Food Merchants and Restaurants Recommendation to Celebrate Independence Day with GrabFood!

Today is Philippines Independence Day. Aside from honoring the memory of those who fought for our country's freedom, another way to celebrate patriotism is to feast on our local food and share it with our loved ones. If you are like me who is crazy busy and do not have time to cook, there is always GrabFood food delivery service we can count on. 

There are many Filipino merchants on GrabFood App. It is a perfect food delivery service to use because they make sure that there is something for everyone's taste. 

Now in this blog post, I will be giving you my GrabFood's local restaurant recommendations. This is to help you decide what could be the best food you may enjoy today as we celebrate our Independence Day while supporting our beloved Filipino food merchants.