Elevate Mother’s Day with Effortless Filipino Flavors from Purefoods Ready-to-Eat

As Mother’s Day approaches, many of us are searching for meaningful ways to celebrate the incredible women in our lives. This year, why not treat your mom to a special homemade meal without the hassle? 

With Purefoods Heat & Eat Viands, you can effortlessly create dishes like Bistek Tagalog and Chicken Meatballs, ensuring your mom feels extra loved and appreciated on her special day. Remember those moments when your mom poured her love into every homecooked meal she served? 

Now, it’s your turn to give back that same love through her favorite dishes. Imagine the joy of serving up slow-cooked, flavorful meals that require just minutes to prepare. Whether you’re a busy parent juggling work and family responsibilities or simply want to spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying moments with loved ones, these convenient viands offer a solution that doesn’t compromise on taste or quality. Preparing a delicious meal with Purefoods H&E Viands is as easy as 1, 2, 3. 

Simply heat the dish over the stove or pop it in the microwave for 8-10 minutes, and you’re ready to enjoy a hearty and wholesome feast. Add your favorite veggies to complement the flavors and elevate the dish to new heights of culinary delight. What’s more, they offer a diverse range of ulam options, making meal planning a breeze. 

Whether your mom prefers traditional Filipino favorites or craves something a bit more adventurous, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Bring a delightful and surprising twist to classic Filipino dishes by following these recipes from the HomeFoodie website and create a Sweet and Sour Meatball or an elevated Bistek Stroganoff. 

SWEET & SOUR MEATBALLS 

Ingredients: 

2 packs (250 g each) PUREFOODS HEAT & EAT CHICKEN MEATBALLS 

2 cups cooking oil 

Sauce: 1 pc (50 g) red onion, quartered 

1 can (227 g) pineapple chunks, drained 

1/2 cup cane vinegar 1 cup sugar 2 tbsp soy sauce 

1/4 cup banana ketchup 

2 tbsp cornstarch, dissolved in 1 cup water 

1/2 tsp iodized fine salt 1/4 tsp pepper 

Procedure: 

Fry meatballs in a deep pan with hot oil for 2 minutes or until golden brown. 

Drain excess oil on paper towels and set aside. 

In a saucepan, add 2 tbsp used oil. Sauté onion, then add remaining ingredients. 

Stir continuously until mixture simmers and thickens. 

Adjust seasonings as needed. Add cooked meatballs and simmer once. 

Makes 4-5 servings (Yield: 20-24 pc/4 pc per serving) 

This Mother’s Day, instead of spending hours in the kitchen, take the opportunity to savor quality time with your mom and family. With Purefoods Heat & Eat, you can focus on creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime. Available in leading supermarkets, groceries nationwide, and online through San Miguel Mart, Lazada, or Shopee, bringing a taste of home to your Mother’s Day celebration has never been easier. 

Celebrate the special women in your life with Purefoods Ready-to-Eat and make this Mother’s Day one to remember. After all, when quality time is made easy, every moment becomes an opportunity to show your love and appreciation. 

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FriedTastic Meet & Greet with Piolo Pascual for Mega Sardines

Just recently, Mega Sardines delighted consumers at Robinsons Galleria Ortigas and Robinsons Pioneer with a Friedtastic sa Sarap meet and greet with their favorite ambassador, Mr. Piolo Pascual.

Lucky consumers who purchased Mega Fried Sardines were able to get their photo taken and have a quick chat with heartthrob and in demand brand ambassador Piolo.

We are very aware that celebrities like Piolo Pascual live active and healthy practices and he admitted even way before that he is not particular with his diet as long as they are nutritious, prepared well and clean and will contribute to his active lifestyle.

Mega Sardines is known for fishing and canning it’s sardine products the fastest and freshest way following the highest standards in handling canned products.

Always include Mega Sardines in your grocery and To Buy list and enjoy it’s many variants and flavors to have a more enjoyable meal time with family, friends and even if you are on the go.

Visit Mega Sardines Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/officialmegasardines/  to get the latest updates and future grocery visit schedules by Papa P!

John Lloyd Back in TV Ad, Thanks to Turks

Who else missed this award-winning actor, aside from yours truly? After two years, we are glad, he decided to comeback in the limelight where we love him most. At least for now, in a TV commercial.

Could this be your comeback year, John Lloyd Cruz?

Cruz, one of the most bankable actors of the Philippine cinema and very effective endorser once again proved that his fans are still waiting for his return. In a teaser video, which lasted only for a few seconds and only shows the back shot of Cruz’s, and posted in the Facebook page of the number one selling shawarma Turks a few weeks ago had been viewed 3.2M times, shared almost 800 times and gained a huge number of comments.

Without any clue in that teaser video, his fans already assumed that it was him in the video. Actress Bea Alonzo on her Instagram also posted a screenshot of that teaser video, which garnered almost a million likes.

The rugged look of Cruz in the Turks video titled Ang Pagbabalik is way too far from his guy-next-door image and a lot of people in the industry are asking if this signals his return to the limelight. His fans are still wondering about the life he’s been living since his hiatus.

According to Turks president Gem L. Zenarosa that during the course of his talks with Cruz, they never talked anything about his showbiz career or plans. He added that he got Mr. Cruz as the latest ambassador of Turks because of his great confidence working with Cruz.

“I am really grateful that John Lloyd trusts our company, he is a brilliant and very creative young man. Aside from acting we have discovered some of his remarkable talents,” Zenarosa stressed.

In  time for the release of Cruz’s endorsement video, Turks also released to the market its newest offering — Turks Rice Bowl, which is a complete meal. You can choose beef or chicken for your rice topping, and it is priced at P50. The Small Pita Donner on the other hand, is priced at P35.

“To keep up with the demands of our customers, Turks continues to improve our menu and offerings to satisfy the discriminating taste of our loyal patrons,” Zenarosa stressed.

John Lloyd Cruz now joins the roster of endorsers of Turks such as father and son Piolo and Inigo Pascual.

To watch the full video of Ang Pagbabalik visit https://youtu.be/Uh0WwLnIEDQ.

You can also view the video on Turk FB page: official.turks.

 

Rebisco and the Filipino Artistry with its Special Edition Designer Can series

One of the most iconic fixtures in a Filipino home is the Rebisco Assorted Biscuits Tin Can — that multi-colored can of snacks that generations have always loved.

Through the years, Rebisco products have become a part of Filipino tradition — 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.

A silent witness to the evolution of Filipino lifestyles, Rebisco Assorted Biscuits continues to be a Pinoy favorite, standing the test of time.

A fresh take on a Filipino classic

As it marks its 55^th anniversary, Rebisco takes its humble tin can to the next level by partnering with renowned Filipino contemporary artists to create the Rebisco Special Edition Designer Cans. These works of art aim to showcase the rich history and evolution of the brand, while using the can itself as a vehicle of expression.

The growth of Rebisco parallels that of 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.

Visualizing the rich local flavor

Beautifully using the tin can as the canvas through which they can capture local color are four of the country’s talented contemporary artists – Migs Villanueva, Aris Bagtas, Roel Obemio, and Joseph Banez. By collaborating with Rebisco, they aim to shine the light on Filipino artistry and culture in a tradition that Rebisco has created.

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

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.

This project’s 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.

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 http://www.honestbee.ph.

“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.

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.

 

Indeed, Rebisco’s Special Edition Designer Can will once again be part of the Filipino heritage. What are you waiting for? 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.

 

A P24 Treat from Cowboy Grill @24

When someone mentions Cowboy Grill place or restaurant, it is immediately associated with great “pulutan” or meaty eats over drinks of beer or a variety of cocktail drinks plus awesome LIVE band music situated in the heart of Manila.

If yours truly has an event or show at the CCP (Cultural Center of the Philippines) or within the area, we would continue the after show party and get together at Cowboy Grill for those reasons mentioned earlier. ☺

And  did you know that dear Cowboy Grill is celebrating their 24th anniversary this year? Time really fliest super fast the restaurant is a year shy from celebrating its silver year.

Just recently, we received a personal invitation to grace the recently-held blogger’s conference to announce one of Cowboys Grill’s several promos lined up.

The first Cowboy Grill started when Shakey’s decided to shift to a family-oriented restaurant from a food outlet with live entertainment. To retain the live band concept, the owners decided to establish Cowboy Grill, right next to Shakey’s.

Cowboy Grill celebrates it’s 24 years in the business of giving the people a happy place to eat and drink. Having a great place with great entertainment, delicious and reasonably priced dishes, attentive and friendly staff as well as keeping up with the latest trends are their strong foundations that keeps them going for all these years. 

“For the past 24 years, we remain steadfast in providing our valued guests with high quality entertainment and premium products that are reasonably priced and served promptly by our friendly employees. We are so thankful to our loyal guests who have continued to support and patronize us. We are celebrating a milestone with a renewed passion and a vision for the future,” said Mr. Solomon Caasi, Jr., Cowboy Grill’s chief operating officer.“For the past 24 years, we remain steadfast in providing our valued guests with high quality entertainment and premium products that are reasonably priced and served promptly by our friendly employees. We are so thankful to our loyal guests who have continued to support and patronize us. We are celebrating a milestone with a renewed passion and a vision for the future,” said Mr. Solomon Caasi, Jr., Cowboy Grill’s chief operating officer.

“We are planning to adapt a family-oriented restaurant concept, while retaining the live band concept. We want to create a good balance between the two concept. The live bands remains our biggest draw, our biggest competitive edge. But we also want to welcome other market segment which we have yet to tap,” he continued.

“We are planning to adapt a family-oriented restaurant concept, while retaining the live band concept. We want to create a good balance between the two concept. The live bands remains our biggest draw, our biggest competitive edge. But we also want to welcome other market segment which we have yet to tap,” he continued.

Established by its founding chairman Leopoldo L. Prieto, who brought the first Shakey’s Pizza restaurant in the Philippines, the first Cowboy Grill started when Shakey’s decided to shift to a family-oriented restaurant from a food outlet with live entertainment. To retain the live band concept, the owners decided to establish Cowboy Grill, right next to Shakey’s.

 Through the years, Cowboy Grill has evolved and became the best place where the party starts, with live bands, great food and unique experience.

 To this day, its guests enjoy freshly prepared items such as its famous Sisig dishes, Crispy Pata, Buffalo Wings, and Nachos. Though they still serve their bestsellers, Cowboy Grill has adapted with the times and now served pasta and chicken meals, as well as pizza choices such as Cowboy Especiale, Nachos Pizza, All-Meat Pizza, Seafood Pizza, Sisig Supreme and Manila Pizza, to cater to much wider taste preferences of its customers.

 This year, Cowboy Grill is gearing towards introducing its daytime operation. For the past years, Cowboy Grill operates from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m., opening its doors to dinner and party crowd. The company plans to shift to a more family-oriented concept, tapping the lunch crowd.

 As part of the ongoing improvements, Cowboy Grill will experiment with a more contemporary design which will influence the look of the brand as a whole.

 “Right now, our interiors has that bar look – with black chairs and tabletops, dimly lit interiors, strobe lights, among others. In the next months, we will undergo some renovations to balance the look – it needs to have that cozy, comfortable ambiance of a family restaurant, yet it has to still be edgy and contemporary that suits the party vibe,” according to Mr. Erickson Caper, marketing manager.

 Aside from this expansion, Cowboy Grill kick started the change with the introduction of the Hot & Ready take-out counter. Starting 9 a.m., the take-out counter opens its patrons to enjoy Cowboy Grill bestsellers on its off-hours. The company has also introduced its catering services, as well as delivery functions.

 “We are a one-stop shop for your dining needs. People think that Cowboy Grill is just a bar, no kids allowed. We want to change that perception. This year, we are working on re-introducing Cowboy Grill as a restaurant and bar. We are shifting from entertainment to family-oriented dining concept, extending our operation hours from 6p.m. to 5a.m. to 10a.m. to 5a..m., Mr. Caasi continued. “Aside from the main dining and live bands, we will focus on catering and function services, as well as delivery and takeout.”

Its loyal customers who always come to Cowboy Grill because of its live bands need not worry. The restaurant will retain the live band aspect of the business. Today, Cowboy Grill has a roster of approximately 30 bands performing different music genres. The bands have already gained their strong following among the customers.

 

“Cowboy Grill has always been synonymous with live bands. We will keep that concept. We are still looking at how to integrate the two concepts. Who knows we might even introduce acoustic performances with slow, chill music during the daytime, while they’ll be a full-set up for live bands at night. This year’s expansions and changes are just the turning points, leading to our 25th anniversary next year.”

 

Through the years, Cowboy Grill manages to maintain its growing business, anchored on good food, good service and quality entertainment and they shall continue to do so for many years to come. 

Congratulations and many more power and business years be unto you to our friends at Cowboy Grill!  

HOBE Noodles Very Happy With Endorser Ms. Ai Ai

Celebrity comedianne, actress, host, brand ambassador and philanthropist Ms Ai Ai de las Alas recently met with us bloggers to let us know that she has renewed her existing contract with Hobe Bihon and Noodles group under Marikina Foods. 
“Yes it’s my third year na with HOBE. And I am happy at thankful kasi isa itong blessing from God. Lagi ko silang pinagpi-pray. Actually lahat ng mga endorsements ko. Kasi di ba, iyan ang gusto nii Lord, bukod sa humihinngi ng blessings, dapat talaga matuto tayong magpasalamat sa lahat-lahat!”

Earlier while waiting for Ms. Ai, we were able to Q&A with the owner Mr. Bobby Co. I personally asked him what are exciting line ups/activities in store now that she is with them again this year.

“We had a significant growth in sales, thanks to Ai Ai.” shares Mr. Co. “That’s why we got her again because she is an effective endorser. We will have a palengke tour again. Our products are very popular in the provinces as well.”

In my personal home cooking needs, I also use Hobe products because I find the texture of their noodles to be firm. All thanks to the cornstarch ingredient. I

Hobe’s line of noodles selection already has the Hobe Express Instant Pancit Bihon variants that come in Seafood, Chicken and Oriental Guisado flavors. This is for those who prefer eating the very classic thin bihon noodles instead of the common pancit canton other favorite.

Feel Refreshed with “Blended”

Are you fond of a variety of fruit juices out in the market right now?
I love juices so much so when they are extracted from the actual fruit or herbs. 

I recently discovered “Blended” at the recent History Con 2017 which is personally made and is the latest business of a colleague’s sister.
Awesome stuff! Must try five flavors: Lychee Pandan, Hibiscus with Passion Fruit, Wintermelon with Lemongrass, Citrus Ginger and Peach Rosemary.

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, also known as rose mallow, is an attractive flower native to subtropic and tropical climates all over the world. Its petals are used to make hibiscus tea, a beverage which has been consumed in many different regions for centuries, including West Africa, Persia, Mexico, Ghana, Cambodia and Egypt. It is recognised in many cultures as a medicinal plant, and is used to treat colds and improve skin health, amongst many other applications.
Lychee Pandan

While purple passion fruit is high in vitamin C, riboflavin, vitamin B2 and copper; yellow passion fruit generally has a higher nutritional value and contains alpha-carotene. Yellow passion fruits are normally used for juice processing. Passion fruit juice has a bright yellow or orange color and a strong exotic flavor.

Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly known as rosemary, is a woody, perennial herb with fragrant, evergreen, needle-like leaves and white, pink, purple, or blue flowers, native to the Mediterranean region

Peach juice is deliciously made fresh from a glut of peaches. It can be drank on its own, or combined with other juices, cocktails, or punches to add peach flavor to the drinks.

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