RECIPE: Halang-Halang

Halang- Halang is a beloved Visayan staple of chicken, coconut milk and turmeric. Chef Sandee Siytangco-Masigan of XO46 Heritage Bistro conducted a cooking demo at The Maya Kitchen. 

Ingredients: 

50 grams white onion

25 grams garlic, crushed 

50 grams fresh luyang dilaw

200 grams bamboo shoots or labonf 

1/2 kg chicken thigh fillet 

75 grams red/green bell pepper 

2 pcs red siling labuyo, chopped 

20 grams basil 

250 ml coconut milk

salt and pepper, to taste 

Procedure: 

Saute onion, garlic and turmeric. Add labong, chicken, bell pepper and siling labuyo. Add basil and coconut milk. Simmer for 15 minutes. Add salt and pepper. 

Serves 4 pax 

Food Tastings Cooking Demo With Chefs Sharwin Tee and Chef JP Anglo

Lifestyle Network presents Chef Sharwin Tee and Chef JP Anglo for its second leg of Food Tastings on June 6. They will teach how to cook mouthwatering Filipino dishes for the participants of Food Magazine's Food Tastings.

Tokyo Bubble Tea's Sakura Feast

I've always wanted to visit Japan especially during the Sakura season. It would be nice to walk under the cherry blossoms, wearing a kimono, and carrying a Japanese parasol- hehe. Kidding aside, Japan is a nice country to visit and enjoy takoyaki and bento meals.

But now, I can enjoy the Sakura season at Tokyo Bubble Tea and eat takoyaki and bento meals.

CHOPS Chicago Steakhouse

There are a lot of "steak" restaurants around Metro Manila but only a few can really claim that they are indeed a "steakhouse." CHOPS Chicago Steakhouse branch in the East Wing of Shangri-La Plaza is still a relatively new restaurant. However, this is already the second branch, the first one is located in Greenbelt 5.

Chef Tanya Dizon At The Maya Kitchen

Experience a Filipino culinary journey on May 30, 9am-1pm at The Maya Kitchen as Chef Tanya Dizon of XO46 Bistro demonstrates how to cook local specialties from the Visayas.

XO46 Bistro is known for its degustacion menus, and its play on local dishes by adding unique twists to make the dish much more delectable.

Teens Culinary Workshop At The Maya Kitchen

Does your child love to cook? Then its time to hone his/her culinary skills at The Maya Kitchen. From May 26 to 29, aspiring young chefs ages 13 years old and up will be taught how to cook and bake famous dishes from around the globe.

Celebrating Special Occasions With Red Ribbon

For us Filipinos, we love to mark every special occasions with festivities to make the event more memorable. A gathering of family and friends coupled with a favorite dish or two plus some sweets such as Red Ribbon cakes and pastries has become a staple favorite.

Taco Bell Live MAS

Taco Bell Philippines recently launched the Live MAS concept store in Gateway Mall, Quezon City.

Live MAS aims to provide its customers the perfect dining experience evolving from "food as fuel" to "food as experience."

Baguio Food Tour 2015: Mother's Garden

I do have nice memories of my first meal at Mother's Garden last year so I was happy when we were told that we're having our lunch here. You can read about my first Mother's Garden experience here.

Of course, the highlight of our meal here is the famous flower salad called- Mother's Garden Salad. The restaurant grow their own vegetables, and they also raise fowls, pigs, fish so one is assured not only of freshness but everything is organic as well.

Baguio Food Tour 2015: Good Taste

We had a feast and even took home some of the leftovers because we were literally bursting-full but check out our bill at Good Taste Restaurant.

Baguio Food Tour 2015: Tsokolateria

This is a relatively new restaurant along Session Road - Tsokolateria, but I'm sure that it has already gained its loyal chocoholic followers. Although new, the owners of the restaurant has been in the business for decades so you can rest assured of the superb taste of the chocolate dishes. Really, chocolate dishes.

Baguio Food Tour 2015: Grumpy Joe

This is a yummy pizza discovery introduced to us by Vincent of LakbayBaguio.com

Baguio Food Tour 2015: Everything Nice Cafe

After a very tummy-filling first day in Baguio, we all had dinner at Everything Nice Cafe at Ayala Techno Hub. We were supposed to dine al fresco at the Foodies at the Hub area but it was full so we ended up at this cafe.

Truth be told, we've (my family) been frequent visitors at this cafe for years now because we all love the desserts here (and the crinkles).

Baguio Food Tour 2015: Foodies at The Hub

Foodies at The Hub is a two-day event at the Ayala Techno Hub inside Camp John Hay. This event is a gathering of Baguio's homegrown restaurant's and chefs. What's nice about Foodies at The Hub is that its a big picnic area where family and friends can hang-out and dine and watch a live band perform for two nights. And not only that, there's also the hourly raffle wherein diners got the chance to win GCs from participating restaurants.

The Health Benefits of Turmeric

Turmeric is a kind of ginger that is orange-y in color and found in Asia. Aside from having medicinal properties, this is also used as a dye in the olden days. In the Philippines, this is called, "luyang dilaw" and greatly favored by our grandmas especially in making "salabat" or ginger tea.

NEW RESTO ALERT: B&P (Just Like Home)

This newly opened restaurant is worth visiting. B&P (Just Like Home) serves food that that will really make you feel- "just like home."

Auntie Anne's Opened Its 34th Store in Bonifacio Global City

Auntie Anne's, the freshly made baked pretzels recently opened its 34th store at the Tower 2 of McKinley Science Hub. This much loved soft pretzel is already has been in the Philippines for two decades already and it is still continuing to grow.

Happy Mother's Day From Solane

PRESS RELEASE:

Save mom time in the kitchen

A mother is often expected to be a superwoman, juggling roles as a mom, a wife, a cook, a housekeeper, and a caregiver for the elders, and many others. By learning ways to become more efficient in performing household chores, moms can also have time to take care of themselves, and enjoy more precious moments with their loved ones.

Baskin-Robbins Creates Special Ice Cream Cakes for Mother's Day

"Because mothers are special."

Surprise your mom with a specially created ice cream cake from Baskin-Robbins on Mother's Day. There are a lot of nice ice cream cake designs to choose from and this are made with premium ice cream and a layer of delicious moist cake. Visit your nearest Baskin-Robbins branch now to reserve an ice cream cake for your mom.

RECIPE: TKG's Pajeon

Watching tons of kdramas can really make you crave and enjoy Korean dishes and my home is not an exemption. And I love replicating dishes so here's my version of pajeon. By the way, pajeon is akin to Japanese okonomiyaki. Checking online, "pa" refers to spring onions, while "jeon" is pancake (source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pajeon). This is so very easy to make and great as snack.

Baguio Food Tour 2015: Live Long Detox Bar

People nowadays are being more particular about the food that they are eating and its health benefit. So it is not surprising that restaurants that serves organic food and detox bars are sprouting up all over the country. And in Baguio, the newest kid on the block is Live Long Detox Bar.

Auntie Anne's Pull-a-Parts with Nutella

Indulge yourself with Auntie Anne's limited edition Pull-a-Parts with Nutella. The all-time favorite pretzel teamed-up with Nutella and came up with this sumptuous new snack that everybody will love. The limited edition pretzel creation is also topped with Auntie Anne's signature almond crunch to make it more special.

Celebrate Mother's Day at l'entrecote

Dessert and Sparkling Wine for Mom at l’entrecote

            For Mother’s Day, give Mom a double treat at l’entrecote Corner Bistro located at Burgos Circle, Forbes Town Center Unit A Bellagio 2, Bonifacio Global City.

Baguio Food Tour 2015: Gogi Na Ra

I've eaten at Gogi Na Ra Korean Restaurant in Baguio a couple of times already so I'm happy that it was included on my Baguio Food Tour 2015 itinerary. The restaurant is owned by a husband and wife team (Korean and Filipina) and has been around for 4 years.

Special Treat Awaits Moms at Chateau 1771 and Cafe 1771

PRESS RELEASE: 

Pleasant Surprise for Moms at Chateau 1771 and Café 1771

 

            On Mother’s Day, Chateau 1771 will give dining moms gift vouchers for Afternoon Tea for their next visit.

            Chateau 1771 Afternoon Tea carries the unique touch of the restaurant’s famed No Borders Cuisine, theexquisite innovations on well-loved Swiss, Italian and French creations.

Villa Del Conte Chocolates For Mother's Day

A mother's love knows no boundaries, unconditional, and every moment with her is priceless. And what's a better way of showing her that you love and treasure her by pampering her with Villa Del Conte chocolates on Mother's Day.

Junior Master Chef Kyle Imao at The Maya Kitchen

The Maya Kitchen will have a cooking class series for kids ages 5 - 12 years old and Junior Master Chef Kyle Imao will be at the helm. He will teach the kids to make Crispy Chicken Tenders, Chicken Parmigiana, Shibuya Toast, among other yummy but easy-to-make recipes for kids. 

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Eating healthily and avoiding medicines as much as possible has been my goal since becoming a parent. Its been my goal to provide a healthy spread and promote healthy eating habits especially for my daughter.