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Eden Announces June 4 As Its National Cheese Day

When we ask for our favorite comfort food, we don’t just crave for the familiar taste but as well as the memories and that warm fuzzy feeling that it brings to the table.Comfort food nourishes both the body and soul. It’s rarely the most luxurious or expensive meal one has ever had, but often the simplest.

And what could be a better comfort food than our all-time Pinoy favorites like Caldereta, mechado, salad, pichi-pichi, embotiod, majablanca or the never-dying Filipino-style spaghetti.

What do they have in common?

The creamy deliciousness of a cheese.The cheese that has garnished and revamped these and many other Filipino classics for the past 38 years. The full creamy taste of Eden Cheese! The Filipino meals will never be the same without a cheese on the table.

Food journalist renowned “Adobo Queen” Nancy Reyes Lumen” told about Eden Cheese products:

“Cheese is such a wonderful food that you can’t outgrow it. It is indispensable to our culture and daily lives as Filipinos. Cheese is one of the earliest foods we taste and the delight of it stays on from infancy to adulthood. We have grown up with it and it has been a part of our lives all these years. Cheese is practically a “no-fail” ingredient…you can even burn it and it still tastes good. We love cheese because it blends creaminess into our taste buds. It is comfort food.”

The Philippines’s jewel, Eden started the trend of carton cheeses in the country. It’s a favorite of moms for making dishes creamy and delicious recipes and providing vitamins and minerals including Calcium, Vitamin A and B2 to their families.

And on June 4, Eden Cheese is celebrating its National Cheese Day! It’s yet another time to rediscover the goodness of cheese in a dish.

Earlier this year, Eden has already started its nation-wide campaign of bringing the cheesy goodness of its products to every fiesta in the country. They encourage everyone to choose goodness and came up with the #ChooseGoodness to promote their project.

But what does it mean to #ChooseGoodness?

To choose goodness is to choose an exceptional life by doing our very best every time and in every way. To choose goodness is looking after the smallest details and maintaining quality standards in whatever we do, be it simple or not.

Eden has consistently and successfully showed how its “lusoglakas” nutrients, plus the fact that it’s packed with milk and real cheese are essential to making everyday dishes more special for the family. Thus, the brand is encouraging others to do the same through its #ChooseGoodness campaign.

Anna Sapitan, the category manager for Meals of Mondelez Philippines, the maker of Eden Cheese, mused about the campaign:

“Our brand stands for the belief that we can all do better, and choose to be exceptional.

That is why this year, we are driving this change, and encouraging everyone to #ChooseGoodness with the help of our delicious Eden Cheese.”

Eden will continue to support fiestas over the Philippines, all year-round. Fiesta celebrations are definitely marked in the calendars of Filipinos and as a heritage brand, it will be part of that. It will bring to life its new campaign by setting up booths to sample products, selling limited edition cheese keepers with fiesta designs and giving families a more special dish when they use Eden cheese.

The cheese that you grew up with will continue to deliver more good products. Watch out for the events on June 4 as it brings nostalgic feelings on your meals.

To know more, like Eden on Facebook (www.facebook.com/EdenCheesePH) and follow @edencheeseph on Twitter and Instagram.

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 1, 2019 by
Food

WITH FRUITAS YOU FEEL FRESH AND STRESS FREE

Sarah Geronimo as the newest face of Fruitas

Since Fruitas was introduced in 2002 it’s been my favorite and almost everyday I drink my favorite mango banana shake especially now it’s summer again. And if you want to feel and look like a pop star, Sarah Geronimo this summer? Shake off all your stresses and beat the summer heat by dancing them away with Fruitas’ shakes! As she is the newest Fruitas brand ambassador, Sarah embodies the freshness and energy that comes with being healthy and happy. She makes it a habit to take fruits everyday, knowing that a fruit a day is a great way to prevent a lot of diseases. Also to meet the daily fruit requirement and easy way to consume the vitamins and nutrients that your body needs.

Last March 22, Fruitas launched their latest “Fresh Ka Pa Ba?” campaign through a grand launch held at the Le Village Food Park in Quezon City. Along with the official introduction of Sarah Geronimo as the newest face of Fruitas, a Fruitas dance and jingle was also showcased. Guests had the chance to participate in lots of fun and activities, including a booth that let them show off their #FruitasShakeMuna dance moves. To get things shaking, Fruitas kicked-off the #FruitasShakeMuna dance contest to get everyone on the road to health and wellness! I enjoyed so much this portion and join the fruitas shake dance moves.

“This year, we want to make every Filipino’s summer fresh despite the heat. And what better way to do it than with a fresh Fruitas shake and dancing! It can make you healthy and make you feel great all the time. I really hope everyone can join the #FruitasShakeMuna dance contest and experience how the refreshing goodness of Fruitas juices can help you achieve good health,” said Fruitas Holdings Inc. President and CEO Lester Yu.

You may also join in on the summer fun with Fruitas today! All you have to do is upload your own #FruitasShakeMuna dance cover with a caption on why you choose Fruitas as your ultimate refresher on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Who knows, you may be one of the five lucky winners to get the chance to win P20,000 and a one year’s supply of Fruitas! Promo Duration from March 22 to April 22, 2019 and announcement of winners on May 6, 2019.

You too can say no to stress and yes to fresh. Look good and feel good with Fruitas this summer! For more information about the #FruitasShakeMuna dance contest, you may visit Fruitas on www.facebook.com/FruitasShakes/ and www.instagram.com/fruitasshakes. Also for more information, you may visit: http://fruitasholdings.com/.

March 24, 2019 by
Food

Gulu Gulu is now in the Philippines

Everyone I know they like milk tea and takoyaki so much. Honestly, I don’t drink milk tea but when I taste the Gulu Gulu milk tea I began to like it. Their takoyaki is also different because of the toppings which is with the pork floss or tuna floss.

Gulu Gulu Officers

I would like also to share how Gulu Gulu started, Mr. Guo Weixiong, a Guangzhou-born man, had in1997. The dream was simple – he wanted to spread the Guanzhou tea culture in his own country with the help of his Taiwanese friends. And he discovered that young people love to eat while walking. Since then, he spent his time researching on the eating habits of the young ones, even until midnight.

Until one night, he found himself hungry. He then took a milk tea and as he gulped, he heard a lovely sound of “Gülü gülü”. This sound made him feel excited. With his dream in mind, he decided to create a food brand that belongs to him and also belongs to young people. Thus, this brand of milk tea and octopus balls, Gülü gülü was born.

Since its opening in 1997, the footprints have been spread across 15 provinces across the country. More than 50 cities, with many outstanding employees and more than 500 chain stores.The tea culture has now reached the Philippines. Gülü gülü’s first store in the Philippines is located at Savemore Nagtahan, Santa Mesa, Manila.

Yes, milk tea shops and takoyaki (octopus balls) stores have been popping out like mushrooms everywhere here in the Philippines, but Gülü gülü is now here to set the difference and you will taste the difference! Spread the good news and they have other drinks that they serve not only milk tea.

Don’t miss to visit Gulu Gulu and you can see the difference!

March 1, 2019 by
Food

FIERY STYLE SOUTHWESTERN FLAMING GRILL IS NOW OPEN AT ESTANCIA, CAPITOL COMMONS!

Who loves Nachos or Mexican foods? FIERY STYLE is the answer where you can find the best selling nachos, galleon of bones, steak ala familia and Lord of the wings. They serve the foods with a lot of ingredients and the presentation of their dishes is really amazing.

I like the ambiance of Fiery Style Restaurant and enjoyed listening to their acoustic band while eating their special dishes. The crew were very polite and they know how to explain the food that their serving. Especially Mr. Tam, one of the owner, his very nice and passionate with their guests.

Highly recommend for families and group of friends or “barkadas” to eat at Fiery Style. Since I had a great dining experience here like the serving unique and deliciously made recipes. It should not be miss.

Fiery Style is located at the ground floor of Estancia Mall and for more information, just visit Fiery Style FB page: https//www.facebook.com/fierystyleEstancia/ and IG page: @FieryStyle.

December 16, 2018 by
Food

SAMGYUPSAL KING UNLI BBQ: Taste the Flavors of Korea

Everyone can now enjoy and taste the delightful flavors of Korean cuisine without going to Korea. Calling out to Korean beef lovers out there, the good news is out, Samgyupsal King Unli BBQ has the solution to your juicy cravings.

Delicious and affordable, that’s Samgyupsal King for you. Treat yourself and your cravings, and get your money’s worth for only P399. Their famous ‘Unli P399’ offer includes unlimited Korean bulgogi beef, unlipork, unli chicken, side dishes, and more.Food enthusiasts will surely get their fill of delicious Korean food to their hearts content.

If you haven’t been to any Samgyupsal restaurant, or if you’re curious about why Korean cuisine is in demand nowadays,then Samgyupsal King is the first one you should try out.This is a perfect place for ‘Cook and Eat’ goers.In this restaurant, you get to bring out your inner chef skills as you, yourself, are your own cook.After they serve your order, you get to cook the food on your own, and then enjoy eating the meal afterwards. There’s no need to go to the kitchen because there are cooking grills on the dining tables where you can prepare and cook the food. The best part of all this is that the meal is unlimited, so you can request for another set of your favorite bulgogi beef and other dishes!

Samgyupsal King is indeed a great place to hang-out and dine-in with family, friends, classmates, and workmates. You can invite the whole squad, let them try out the Korean cuisine specialties,and have a great get-together bonding with your beloved ones. Samgyupsal King is located in Quezon City at the Lifestyle “Le Village” Park at E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue.

For those interested to franchise: 0916-5598818 (Look for Willy Yulo Que)                                                                                    Media Contacts: 0919-3905259/ 0916-5598818 (Please look for Ver Garcia)

November 18, 2018 by
Food, Lifestyle

Celebrate Rebisco@55 with the release of Special Edition Designer Cans

When you talk about biscuit I always think of Rebisco, aside from one year older than me, their slogan is true sarap kasama sarap kasalo. I can attest that Rebisco Assorted Biscuit is Pinoy all time favorite and became a part of Filipino tradition like a pasalubong lovingly carried to waiting family members in many homecomings; a favorite merienda fare; a much-loved snack passed around during family gatherings, big and small. The Rebisco Assorted Biscuits Tin Can is one of the most iconic fixtures in a Filipino home.

As Rebisco celebrates its 55th year anniversary, the brand collaborated with 4 local artists to create artworks specifical for the launch of the new Special Edition Designer Cans. L-R: Noric Ng, Rebisco Vice-President of Operations; Lady Luzano-Cruz, Category Manager; Roel Obemio, Artist; Migs Villanueva, Artist; Heart Evangelista, Host and Rebisco Ambassador; Lulu dela Peña, Marketing Communications Head; Chico Garcia, Host; Aris Bagtas, Artist; Joseph Bañez, Artist; Katherine Simundo, Rebisco Vice-President of Marketing

Last November 7, 2018, Rebisco celebrates its 55th anniversary and the growth of Rebisco parallels the Filipino culture. Over the past 55 years, Rebisco has grown into a formidable brand, thanks to the Filipino’s undying love and support, allowing it to grow into what it is today. As a fledgling company, Rebisco started with very simple offerings of biscuits and crackers packed into a can with images of the biscuits. Over time, the packaging evolved, soon showcasing family-themed art works as well.

Rebisco celebrates its anniversary by launching their newest special edition designer tin can, which serves as a canvas on which the Filipino story is printed. These miniature versions are designed to show how Rebisco is intertwined with the Filipino story, as captured in food practices and traditions illustrated by four highly acclaimed artists. In doing so, the well-loved tin can evolves into a canvas that fulfills the brand’s vision to recognize the work and talent of Filipino artists.

Heart Evengelista-Escudero & DJ Chico Garcia

During the celebration I had a chance to meet the four of the country’s talented contemporary artists bybeautifully using the tin can as the canvas through which they can capture local color. Also by collaborating with Rebisco, they aim to shine the light on Filipino artistry and culture in a tradition that Rebisco has created. Alongside these artists, celebrity and visual artist Heart Evangelista-Escudero plus radio DJ Chico Garcia celebrated the launch as official event hosts for this prestigious event.

Here are the four artists:

1) Migs Villanueva – a Palanca-awardee visual artist, uses bold pastel colors and wanderlust compositions to invite Filipinos to see their own childhood experiences in her works.

2) Aris Bagtas – shows the Filipinos’ identity through his folk, religious and abstract works,  inspiring people to create a country where family values, traits and traditions are not forgotten.

3) Roel Obemio – a member of the famed Saturday Group,  uses storybook characters and Filipino family-oriented imagery that convey whimsy and fantasy.

4) Joseph “Otep” Bañez – who made his own brand of Filipino Pop-Social Realism that took the market by storm, creates detailed renditions combined with playful colors and hilarious settings.

This new masterpieces are featured on the tin can’s outer packaging. There are four sets of special edition designer cans, and inside are assorted premium biscuits, crackers, cookies and wafers – all-time favorites that people love to snack on and share. Rebisco’s Special Edition Designer Can will once again be part of the Filipino heritage. Express your support for local by gifting your family and friends with Rebisco’s special edition designer cans, and share with them a taste of our rich Filipino culture.

“Every Pinoy family has a story to tell and through the years, we make these stories come to life through our products.Rebisco’s Special Edition Designer Cans support local not only through taste, but through art.We at Rebisco believe that life is a constant journey of growing and refining who we are. Thus, we find a new twist to an old product to rekindle interest for it while continuing our tradition to let the tin can serve as an art canvas that tells the stories and values of Filipino families,” said Ms. Lulu dela Peña, the Marketing Communications Head of Rebisco.

Retailing for php175.00 SRP, these are now available at leading supermarkets nationwide, namely Robinsons, Puregold, Waltermart, Rustans, and Shopwise. Starting November 15, 2018, you can also buy online via www.honestbee.ph.

November 9, 2018 by
Food

OCTOBOY Japanese Takoyaki Restobar, Tomas Morato

Looking for a Japanese restaurant in Quezon City? Well you cannot miss OCTOBOY in Tomas Morato, QC corner Scout Lozano St. They just transfer here last February of this year with much bigger, nice interior design and I like very much the ambiance. I have been here three times already so when I was invited I was excited to go back not because 3 blocks away from our house but I love the new food that their offerings and Japanese food is my favorite.

 

 

We had a chance to meet and talk to the owner, Mr. Giovanni Cheng. He discussed their specialty, Tokoyaki and their new Angus Steak with a warm and honest smile like the foods that his restobar offers. Mr. Cheng also wants to provide their customers with quality food and excellent service. Then we were given a chance to taste the Octoboy’s all-time favorites, their new menu and best-tasting offerings.

I like almost all the food serves here in OCTOBOY but of course I have a top picks and they are the following:

  1. Octopus Takoyaki – Takoyaki balls that are made up of flour that consist of fresh octopus and veggies. It consist of 6 large pieces with bonito flakes on top and drizzles of mayo and okonomiyaki sauce. This is so much flavors that melts in your mouth and more tastier that you will finish the whole thing.
  2. Yakiudon Shrimp – Their udon noodles were perfectly cooked with fresh veggies with 5 pieces of fried breaded shrimp tempura on top. It was a very tasty with a curry mayo into the dish.
  3. Crispy Gyoza – This is not the usual steam dumplings but they serve it fried. It’s more tastier because of the sauce that enhanced the flavors.
  4. Kani Salad – This is not the usual Japanese mango but this made of vinaigrette as its dressing with Japanese mayo on top. This Kani is also with fresh & crisp greens, cucumber with sweet mangoes, kani strips, tobilo and wakame.
  5. Tempura – This is very popular Japanese dish with deep-fried vegetables and seafood that is coated in a very light and airy batter that is very crispy to perfection. This is best served hot with tempura dipping sauce, commonly garnished with grated daikon radish.
  6. Other favorites: Tuna/Salmon Sashimi and Donburi Rice (Gyudon, Katsudon and Unagidon).

OCTOBOY not only have a good food offerings they even have a Acoustic Night from Mondays – Wednesdays with resident Dj’s. They have also Happy Hour Promo from 3PM – 7PM & offers the following:

  • Bottomless on selected cocktails for only P399.00
  • Buy 5 + 1 Beer (San Mig Light, Brew Kettle, Pale Pilsen, Manila Light Tanduay Ice for P320.00

If your craving for a Japanese food , I am recommending OCTOBOY Japanese Takoyaki Restobar. You can follow or like Octoboy on Facabook: octoboys-takoyaki-restobar and Instagram: @octoboy_takoyaki.

 

 

 

July 8, 2018 by
Food, Lifestyle

ISLAS PINAS, THE FIRST INDOOR “FILIPINO FOOD & HERITAGE VILLAGE” is now open

Looking for a place to eat in one stop shop where you can eat different Philippine province specialties and delicacies from North to South without the hassle of travelling? Here now the answer, Islas Pinas, the new icon of tourism and a new, distinct destination for both local and international guests, is now open at the DoubleDragon Plaza, DD Meridian Park, Macapagal Avenue corner EDSA Extension, Bay Area, Pasay City, Metro Manila. The ideal location is close proximity to the airport terminals and being only about 5 minutes away from NAIA

Last June 7, 2018 were invited by Islas Pinas on their opening together with the member of the media and bloggers. It was hosted by Ms Issa Litton and we’re entertain by the Filipino folk dancers. I was amazed with their performances especially the one who dance with a set of 10 “palayok” on her head. After that the architect & designer, Lara Fernandez-Barrios tour us.

Designed to showcase the abundance and vibrancy of the Filipino culture, this new establishment lets guests discover, explore and experience the Philippines’s heritage sites, natural resources, hospitality and most importantly, its cuisine. Also the Islas Pinas features the authentic Sarao jeepney, the Calle Crisologo in the northern heritage city of Vigan, a street food strip and many more.

The result of collaboration between DoubleDragon Group and Chef Margarita Forés, Islas Pinas is a project that aims to inspire love for the Philippines and to cultivate patriotism by showcasing the country’s beautiful sites and diverse regional cuisines. With a seating capacity of over 700 seats in an expansive 2,500 square meter space, Islas Pinas is the perfect place to give visitors a taste of the best that the Philippines has to offer.

“DoubleDragon has always believed in embarking on projects with relevance. We believe Islas Pinas will be a landmark in the country, and will showcase the diversity not only of our cuisine and handicrafts but also our landscape and architecture brought about by the rich heritage and culture of the country,” says DoubleDragon’s Chief Investment Officer Hannah Yulo.

At the helm of this project is none other than Asia’s Best Female Chef of 2016, Margarita A. Forés whose mission is to bring Filipino cuisine to global prominence. Thus, Islas Pinas is a vision coming to life for her, where Filipino food is not just on the sidelines but at the centerstage.

“This is an absolute dream project for me that has come at such a perfect time,” said Forés. “I give my thanks to then Undersecretary of Agriculture, now Secretary of Tourism Berna R. Puyat, for putting me together with the DoubleDragon group, who was looking for someone to operate this amazing Islas Pinas project about half a year ago. This fast-tracked such a blessed opportunity to continue pushing my biggest advocacy – that of helping to promote the best our country – our cuisine, ingredients, farers, artisan producers and home cooks from Batanes to Jolo – in the best way I can!”

It is her aim for guests to experience the Philippines with their five senses and beyond. Thus, aside from the culinary delights and a picturesque interior design worthy of Instagram posts, the venue will also feature modern and traditional cultural performances and games to ensure a fun and truly Pinoy ambiance.

SINAG, the Tagalog word for ‘ray of light’ offers all-day Filipino breakfast favorites like our TAPSILOG (TAPa – salted beef, SInangag – fried rice and ItLOG – fried egg) and Batchoy, an Ilonggo noodle soup with pork offal, crushed pork cracklings and beef loin.

 ALAMAT or legend, tells the story of the different regions of the Philippines through its signature dishes. BILAO is coined after the woven winnowing basket where comfort snacks like pansit (fried noodles) and puto (rice cakes) are usually served, while PANADERYA offers neighborhood bakery favorites such as pan de sal and kalihim. TUSOK-TUSOK, on the other hand, offers urban street food finds like barbecue on stick, isaw (grilled chicken intestine) and kwek-kwek (fried quail eggs).

PANULAK or beverage is where the samalamig (cold drinks with different flavors) will be available. Lastly, PAMPANG or shore will allow guests to enjoy chosen fresh catch cooked to their preference.

All these will be available daily, without the scorching heat and pollution as the space is fully airconditioned and can be easily accessed using both private and public transportation. Which forms part of the 4.8 Hectare DD Meridian Park commercial and office complex.

 

June 11, 2018 by