Maulan season is also a hot chocolate season. Tapos, I paired it with a baked bread roll with chocolate filling, plus may chocolate pudding pa on the side. I had these chocoholic's dream breakfast trio yesterday that definitely satisfied my sweet cravings. The hot chocolate I had was actually our traditional Filipino hot chocolate from Cacao Mistry - Strong Instant Cacao Drink. It's handcrafted from premium Philippine cacao, sweetened with little sugar, and nondairy creamer. It's rich and quite creamy. It also has a deep with more rustic profile of tablea. The bread was a store-bought baked bread roll with choco hazelnut filling na recently ko lang din nabili sa grocery store. It's the Crossini Choco Hazelnut. Perfect na siyang kainin as it is but to give it a bit of a crispy texture, I put it in the oven for a minute. Surprisingly, for the price, masarap yung hazelnut spread sa loob, it's sweet, na may pagka-nutty and chocolatey rin. Lastly, ang favorite chocolate dessert ko in the world - chocolate pudding na ready na kainin in as little as five minutes. It's the Jell-O Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix & Pie Filling. Super dali niya lang i-prepare, ihalo lang yung cold milk sa chocolate pudding mix, whisk, and allow to set lang ng ilang minuto. We actually love this pudding for a quick late night snack and as a simple dessert. It's thick and creamy, and has a classic milk chocolate flavor. You can get Crossini Choco Hazelnut (P96, 10pcs) and Jell-O Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix & Pie Filling (P109) in major supermarkets nationwide. You may visit cacaoculture.ph to know where to buy Cacao Mistry - Strong Instant Cacao Drink (P80, Single Serve).
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I've been preparing to start working remotely again after 3 years of working from home. Isa sa mga natapos ko ng ayusin ay ang aking not so little work bag where I put my work essentials in. I always keep multiple pouches in my bag. I have my electronics pouch where I keep my chargers and earphones, a snack pouch, and a cosmetic organizer bag where I managed to put hindi lang mga beauty essentials ko but a lot more! Here are the current products that are inside my work bag cosmetics case to help me survive the daily grind: Dazzle Me Misty Matte Lip Creams My current go-to lipsticks as they're super easy to apply and the shades I picked are perfect for office wear. Focallure Loose Powder BLK Cosmetics Face Stack Multi Pot Single Pan in Staycation I love that this is an all-in-one lip and cheek tint that helped me save space, plus it comes with a mirror pa. SandBear Telescopic Powder Brush It has a retractable packaging design, which makes it perfect to be carried in purses. First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Lip Therapy A heavy duty lip balm that prevents my lips from getting dry and chipped. Bath & Body Works Stay Pawsitive PocketBac Hand Sanitizer This is a must for me especially that I take public transportation as a part of my commute. And I love the scent too. Efficascent Relaxscent Oil It's spill-free and handy, perfect for travel and it also provides instant pampa-relax. Bath & Body Works Pumpkin Pecan Waffles Decant Morris Eau De Parful Elegant Pack of Face Mask Wet Wipes They're useful for so many things. Mini Fan It's a lightweight portable mini fan that helps keep my cool. Panty Liners Band-Aids I'm the most accident-prone person in the world, so I always stick a few bandages in my bag. Hair Clips and Ties They are perfect for keeping hair away from my face especially when I re-apply my makeup at work. Faber Castell Textliner Grip Muji Gel Ink Pen Knock Type Smooth and comfortable to write with, making it perfect for everyday use. In the past, kapag nag-crave ako ng paborito kong kakanin, I just go out and I can easily find a stall that sells all sorts of these colourful delicacies that are deeply embedded in our culture and taste buds. Unfortunately, kung saan kami nakatira ngayon, kahit naglalako ng kakanin, madalang na lang. Having said that, it's good na napakarami ng businesses ngayon that offer their kakanin specialties online and can have them delivered right to our doorsteps, at isa na dyan ang Dear Sugar. Dear Sugar is a home of extra special desserts including mga kakanin and big chewy cookies with their own delectable twists. From their Cassava Aloha, Inutak Supreme, and Thai Ube Mango Sticky Rice which is a traditional Thai dessert with a Pinoy twist of ube. They also have huge chewy cookies in 4 classic flavors; Chococolate Chip, Triple Chocolate, S'mores, and Red Velvet. My personal favorites has got to be their Inutak Supreme na may ube flavored layers baked with red bean, langka, and macapuno. It's creamy, it's chewy, and it's just delicious. I also love their Thai Ube Mango Sticky Rice which is a creamy glutinous rice paired with sweet ripe mangoes, then drizzled with a yummy, thick coconut sauce. It's just one chewy, sweet and filling dessert. Their Signature Kakanin is available in Solo (P179-P199) and Party (P699-P795). You can also get their Premium Cookies in Solo (P105-P115), Box of 4 (P420-P460), and Box of 8 (P790-P870). Pre-order and same-day delivery available.
For more details, here are their social media links you can follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearsugarph/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dearsugarph Yes, I'm a big coffee drinker, and yes, I love drinking 3-in-1 coffee that I get sa grocery store. Yung mga madalas kong bilhin are from very affordable brands na mga naka-single-serve sachets na. I've tried some coffee na rin naman from more expensive brands pero pagdating sa packaging, this one from Bache Coffee that we got as a gift has got to be the most luxe and glamorous-looking. Actually, nung binigay sya samin, hindi ako pamilyar sa brand. Kaya I looked for it online and found out that Bacha Coffee pala is a luxury coffee brand that specialises in 100% pure Arabica coffees and has its origins in Marrakech, Morocco. As I mentioned, packaging pa lang, bongga na. From the aesthetically pleasing, thick quality, gold-coloured box na may mga matching gold individual coffee sachets din sa loob. Plus, a mini booklet showing their various coffee bag collection choices and an instruction card on how to brew the coffee. The one we got was Bacha Marrakech Morning Coffee which is described to having notes of juicy plum and wild cherry na may flavour profile na fruity, malty, and nutty. It has a somewhat strong coffee flavor and I like that it wasn't bitter or acidic at all in taste, but I still prefer to have it with a little sugar and milk. Also, madali lang din sya i-prepare, parehas lang with other single-serve drip coffees. Honestly, it's not something I'll buy for myself and hindi ko rin masyadong bet yung lasa, but for that pangmayaman coffee experience it gave, okay na rin. Bacha Drip Coffee boxes is available at kopimania.ph for P2,160 but on sale now at P1,600 (Box of 12 bags).
It's pretty evident na love na love nating mga Pinoy ang doughnuts, may sweet tooth ka man or wala. Kaya nga these days, we can find a doughnut shop at just about every corner of the Metro. But for someone like me na nagiging adventurous when it comes to all things sweet and delicious, I really like discovering smaller, under-the-radar doughnut sellers. So introducing, my latest discovery - Amylase Sourdough Doughnuts! Amylase Sourdough Doughnuts offers freshly made sourdough doughnuts with a great selection of classic and exciting flavors that will not only satisfy one's sweet tooth as well as those savory cravings. What I like about their doughnuts, kumpara sa average commercial doughnut, theirs are much fluffier and lighter. Plus, they have some bite that's more satisfying. At syempre with their lineup of exciting and delectable flavors and fillings, nahirapan man ako but I managed to pick my 5 personal favorites: Lemon Cheesecake It's drizzled thickly of their signature lemon cream cheese and dusted with bianca powder on surface. Bulgogi It's filled with garlic mayo gochujang topped with charred cheddar cheese with marinated beef bulgogi. Matcha & Red Bean It has red bean inside, coated in white chocolate matcha and a matcha kitkat bar on top. Chocnut Dark Chocolate It's dipped in dark chocolate couverture topped with crushed chocnut and a bar of chocnut. Original Glazed It has their original glazed making the flavor savory and not too sweet. Amylase Sourdough Doughnuts is located at 152 Bayani Road, Doña Imelda, Quezon City. Their production and delivery are Wednesday, Friday & Sunday but they accept orders everyday.
You can get their Regular Box (P420/box of 6), Premium Box, (P450/box of 6), OG Donut Box of 4 (P300) or 6 (P380) Original Glazed Donuts. You can also try their Custom Box of 4 (P380) or 6 (P480) where you can choose from their 15 flavors. For more details, here are their social media links you can follow: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amylasesourdoughnuts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amylasesourdoughnuts/ Share nyo na rin which flavor you're most excited to try. After my son's graduation a few days ago, nag-request sya na kumain kami at his favorite pizza place - Greenwich. I was about to order my usual Lasagna Chicken Combo when I spotted one of their restaurant posters with the word, "new", so naturally, I had to try it. It's their Pizzawrap which is a blend of some favorite pizza toppings wrapped in a pizza crust. It's available in Spam Hawaiian, Chorizo Pepperoni, and Ham & Cheese. Pinili ko yung Chorizo Pepperoni Pizzawrap Value Meal priced at P149 since I love pepperoni, plus it comes with their regular Potato Waves with Cheese Dip and a drink na rin. First of all, it looks like a thick taco shell filled with a blend of pepperoni and smoky chorizo, and two types of cheese. But once you bite into it, what you'll get is a freshly baked crust with crispy edges and a fluffy insides. I guess it makes for a much cleaner and more pleasant pizza-eating experience. Ang pinakana-enjoy ko was the pepperoni and chorizo. They're packed with flavor and hindi tinipid. I will surely try the other two flavors next time. All Pizzawrap flavors are available in all Greenwich stores in Luzon and Metro Manila. This is also available in greenwichdelivery.com, GrabFood, and foodpanda.
I'm that person na hindi pwedeng lumabas ng bahay ng hindi naglalagay ng pabango. I just love to smell great all day! I mean, who doesn't? In comparison with my makeup and skincare stash, I only have a very small perfume collection na karamihan pa mga padala at regalo lang from friends and relatives abroad. Kasi naman, perfumes can get really expensive dito sa atin. Also, from those affordable ones I've tried, they're typically not as strong or long-lasting as those on the higher end. Not until I discovered a perfume from a brand from Indonesia specializing in Eau de Parfum - Morris Parfum. I've been spraying their Morris Teen Elegant Perfume that has a blend of floral and vanilla aromas which gives an elegant and long lasting fragrance for many days now. This feminine perfume scent has a nice combination of floral and a hit of warm and sweet vanilla. I also love its pretty red packaging. It’s quite a youthful perfume which is great news for teens who want an affordable vanilla perfume that smells delicious. Morris Teen Elegant Perfume is priced at P289 (50ml).
Morris Parfum has other impressive, budget-friendly perfumes for teens, men, and women. For more details, here are their social media and shop links you can follow: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morrisinphilippines/ Lazada: https://www.lazada.com.ph/shop/morris-parfum-ph The most-awaited annual 7-Eleven Grocery Day happened yesterday although nag-start na silang maglabas ng mga items at discounted prices nung July 7 pa. But yesterday was the ultimate pantry party! Karamihan sa mga grocery items like snacks, drinks, and even mga beauty and hygiene staples were either naka-50% off or naka-BUY 1 TAKE 1. Isang store lang yung pinuntahan namin and hindi na rin ganun kadami yung mga available na items na kasama sa promo. Also, there's a quantity limit per sale item per customer which was good para na rin mas maraming tao yung maka-avail nung mga discounts and deals. I made sure to grab a lot of our staples na laging kasama sa aking grocery shopping list kapag namimili ako sa supermarket. Here are the items I bought for this year's 7-Eleven Day! 3 Leslies Baked Cheezy White Cheddar, P8 (P16) 1 OK Snapea Original, P29 (P58) 3 Fudgee Barr Dark, P6 (P12) 2 4D Amos Gummy Blocks, P18 (P36) 2 Van Houten Dark Milk Raisin Bites, P32 (P65) 2 Nongshim Oolongmen Chicken Cup, P35 (P70) 1 Nongshim Oolongmen Beef Cup, P35 (P70) 1 Barman Black Russian, P64 (P129) 1 Ginto Barrel Aged Gin, P75 (P150) 2 7-Eleven Purified Drinking Water, P10 (P20) 2 Locally Juice Guyabano, P16 (P33) 2 Paraiso Beer Lakas, P31 (P62) 1 Paraiso Beer Bighani, P31 (P62) 1 Safeguard White Bar, P38 (P78) 1 Nivea For Men Cook Kick Roll On, P81 (P163) For 25 items, the total amount I spent was P679. Share nyo na rin kung anong mga napamili ninyo from the sales event.
Admittedly, one of the reasons why I've been into using products mapa-makeup man or skincare that provide that lit-from-within glow is because I want to look like I really got a full night of beauty sleep na sa totoong buhay, I rarely get. Ilang brightening products na rin ang nagawan ko ng review in the past particularly brightening serums. Although, most of them talaga come in hefty price tags. Pero syempre, expensive doesn’t necessarily mean it's more effective. As a matter of fact, my current holy grail brightening serum is an affordable one. It's the Y.O.U Beauty The Radiance White Nourishing+Serum which is an intense serum which claims to deeply nourish, reduce dark spots, brighten, and strengthen the skin barrier. PROS ●Comes in a pretty and lux white glass bottle with a dropper ●Has a fluid, creamy texture that glides effortlessly onto the skin ●Absorbs well after a couple of minutes ●Has little to no fragrance ●Doesn't cause any irritation on my skin ●Leaves skin feeling soft and smooth ●Has a gentle firming effect ●Evens out skin tone ●Gives the skin a glowy and bouncy feel CONS ●Doesn’t provide the level of hydration I prefer ●May feel a little tacky on the skin I fell in love with this serum as it's one of the very few that I've tried that looks incredible under makeup but also feels comfortable, light, and silky when worn alone with regular skin care. I have been using it day and night. Although it doesn't leave the skin super moisturised, but I just love that it makes my skin look healthy and glowy. Y.O.U Beauty The Radiance White Nourishing+Serum is priced at P499. It's available on Shopee and Lazada, and select Watsons stores nationwide.
Healthy Options is definitely my favorite all-in-one shop for when I want to stock up on healthier and cleaner alternatives to almost every grocery item I use on a daily basis—including vitamins, snacks, and even skincare and makeup. Pero ang gustong gusto kong hinahanap sa store are some wholesome ingredients that I can incorporate sa mga meatless recipes and other healthy meals na mas madalas ko ng niluluto for my family these days. One of my most recent finds was this Bob's Red Mill Organic Whole Grain Quinoa. Sa mga hindi pamilyar sa quinoa, these are small round seeds eaten as food. Actually, quinoa has a reputation as one of those expensive trendy healthy foods, but because I've tried it many times sa mga salads, nagustuhan ko yung nice nuttiness and flavor niya, plus its wondeful texture. As I was searching for quick and easy recipes using quinoa, I came across this great meatless option na super versatile at alam kong magugustuhan ng aking picky eater na anak - it's Crispy Quinoa Patties aka Tortang Quinoa. Ang una kong ginawa was pinakuluan ko muna yung quinoa for 12 minutes. While the quinoa cools, hinalo ko na yung mga ingredients sa bowl such as chopped scallion and onions, and grated carrots. To turn quinoa into patties, I used eggs and cheese as binding ingredients. I also added some breadcrumbs to absorb all the moisture. Syempre, I put in some salt and black pepper na rin. We had them for dinner paired with rice and ketchup. They're flavorful plus they have that crispy, crunchy golden brown top, and a fluffy quinoa exterior. And kagaya nga ng sinabi ko, similar to other torta recipes, it's versatile so you can really play around with the ingredients and sobrang bilis at dali lang lutuin. You can shop Bob's Red Mill Organic Whole Grain Quinoa for P899 at https://shop.healthyoptions.com.ph/.
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