Bring Holiday Cheer to Your Home with These Must-Have Filipino Christmas Staples

Ring in the festivities with big discounts and exclusive promos at Shopee’s 11.11 Big Christmas Sale

Yuletide is celebrated in most parts of the world, but there’s nothing quite like a Pinoy Christmas. We celebrate it longer than most countries—for over a hundred days, in fact.

What makes a Pinoy Christmas so special? For Filipinos, it’s the sumptuous holiday spread, twinkling lights and decor, meaningful gifts, and Christmas carols, all made even more special with precious memories of enjoying them with our loved ones. 

Viber Invites You to a Cebuano Food Feast with Let’s Eat Bai!

Get exclusive promos and updates from Let’s Eat Bai Community

Viber, one of the world’s leading free messaging apps, invites Cebuanos to celebrate Cebu’s culinary specialties and other food delights through a first-of-its-kind partnership with food and delivery platform Let’s Eat Bai. 

Let’s Eat Bai has launched its own Viber Community giving members exclusive access to promos and updates from their favorite local food businesses as well as food reviews and trivia. To make their conversations more appetizing, Viber and Let’s Eat Bai have created a special sticker pack that also redirects users to the Community after download. 

Puregold Kaindustriya Brings Food Lovers, Experts, and Entrepreneurs In One Event

Puregold Price Club brings to the public KAINdustrya Convention, and as expected it will be bigger and better for all. The convention is widely attended by the public especially Aling Puring Members who experiences a lot of great deals, promos and even competitions that they can take part of.

For this year, they added a differ a different flavor to its yearly food event by catering to the young and thriving market and launching competitions that are set to spark the millennials' inner entrepreneur To encourage a new breed of entrepreneurs, this year's KAINdustriya Convention with the theme "Ang Panalong Sangkap for Success," will hold the second year of KAIN U: An Interschool Food Business Competition that features promising food ideas and businesses of college students; and MIX MASTERS: Flairtending and Mixing Competition that features young and talented mixologists and flairtenders in the country. 

Bulalo World Welcomes Aiai Delas Alas As Their Brand Ambassador

Rising restuarant brand Bulalo World, providing affordable and quality Bulalo dishes to the masses, continues to expand to more branches all over the country.  Currently they have 25 branches usually located in malls, and aims for more branches to open before the year ends. With this growth, it is fitting that they would get their own brand ambassador that will help them make a mark in the food industry, and that person would be the comedy queen Aiai Delas Alas.


Aiai is very known with brands like food and other family brands, and being the ambassador for Bulalo World is another feather on her hat. Though she has an existing restaurant, the menu and the market is very different from Bulalo World, making sure that it does not conflict with all her endorsements. 

WU! Festival This Saturday!

WU! FEST is a all ages outdoor festival featuring all of the favorite activities you would enjoy at a Fair. This first annual event will showcase over 50 booths providing food, drinks and a wide variety of entertainment. 

CHECK OUR A FEW OF THE AWESOME THINGS WAITING FOR YOU AT WU! FEST 2013!

THE AWESOME:

• Picture op with Hooters GIrls, MOJO Girls & Harley-Davidsons!
• Over 20 Artists Painting Live! 
• Giant darts and HUMAN SIZE Janga Challenge
• Bamboo Bikes
• Henna Tattoos
• Festival Gear by CHerry OH
• Nail ART
• Flare Bar Tending
• Golf Putting Challenge
• Photo Booth
• SOLE SLAM Shoe Designs!
• Cash Prizes
• Band t shirt sales 

HEALTHY LYF:Fighting the Diet Shift

Aqiva partners with moms to help ensure proper nutrition for their children.

Every mom has her own story when it comes to feeding her child. With mealtimes becoming a common and daily struggle, moms have learned to cope with this problem in different ways. Some moms resort to bribing, giving treats or gifts whenever their child finishes his lunch. Other moms would tend to transform into “monster moms”, not yielding to their child’s refusal to eat. While others just give in, thinking that eating something unhealthy is better than not eating at all.

The Threat of the “Diet Shift”

Children are easily tempted by unhealthy food because to them, these foods seem to be more fun and exciting to eat, and taste better because of its flavors, colors and textures. This desire for unhealthy food heightens at age 4-7, as children start to make their own choices, and are able to voice out what they want. This is when the threat of the Diet Shift starts - the phase when the child may begin to prefer unhealthy food, or food that do not contain the right nutrients children need to keep their growth and development on track.

HEALTHY LYF: Organica at Healthy Options

Start the year right with something healthy and also sustainable. Remebering  we featured an organic farm in Majayjay Laguna, the Costales Nature Farm? They are now part of healthy revolution that will bring more organic food to more tables and tummies as Healthy Options introduces Organica which will showcase organic produce like vegetables, poultry, and even meat.

Having tried organic foods from Majayjay and Tagaytay, it spells good news to people wanting to eat delicious food with high nutritional value. At the launch, it was revealed that 2013 will be the start of having organic produce available at Healthy Option stores. Not only they will make organic food available to more people but also help Filipino Organic Farmers, now that is a mutual progress! Celebrities also joined in the launch like Daniel Matsunaga and many more!

Rossetti: The way to one’s heart

This Christmas, all the food and feasting will be especially meaningful as family and friends gather together to celebrate the season—and if food is the way to man’s (and a woman’s, too) heart, then the dining experience will be even more heart-warming when food presentation is made in an appetizing style and an elegant setting.

Rossetti offers a wide range of food service products to meet the challenge of giving that heart warming dining experience. 

Rossetti is especially recognized for the quality and elegance of its chafing dishes. Wherever the place - whether at home, in a restaurant, or a catering function - Rossetti prides itself in being able to provide various serving and presentation needs. 

LakBayan: Nurture Spa Village

Circulation is Life, Stagnation is Death.

This is the mantra that I want to speak in everyday life for a new lifestyle that I want to happen, gradual yet effective. 

Don't panic, I'm still the same crazy blogger you know for this blog, but I am now trying to trying a better lifestyle with the help of my experience in my first Glamping Experience at the Nurture Spa Village in Tagaytay City. It was actually my first time in the wellness spot even though I am a frequent visitor in Tagaytay. 

Glamping come from two words, Glamour and Camping. Seems to be two words with very opposite meanings. But at Nuture Spa, they actually made it to a reality with a very unique experience for each individual. Indeed Nurture Spa Village has been known througout the years a a great place to unwind and also for couples wanting to escape the very hectic and stressfull city living. And even up to now, they are a favorite venue for weddings, proposals and even a weekend getaway from their busy lives.

Achieving good nutrition with everyday Filipino meals

GOOD HEALTH IS A CHOICE. We can choose 

foods rich in micronutrients—these are 

usually fruits and vegetables. Even a

 sandwich can be a healthy snack if it

 has vegetables in it. Take Centrum 

vitamins and minerals supplement along

 with a healthy diet to make sure you 

get complete nutrition.

OUR HEALTH depends on the nutrition and energy we get from the meals we eat. The question is: Are we really getting enough nutrients from the foods we consume every day?

If we want to perform at our peak level at work, in sports, in school, or even when having fun with relatives and friends, we need to make sure that we are getting complete nutrition on a daily basis.

However, our busy lifestyles often require us to eat what’s most conveniently available at the time. Many times, we don’t get to choose the most nutritious food possible. As a result, we have gaps in our daily nutrition intake.

According to Rommel Tinio, M.D., who specializes in occupational and nutritional medicine, most people nowadays are sorely lacking in vitamins and minerals. Dr. Tinio is a biochemist and a medical doctor. He operates his own clinic, Health Asia Medical Clinic in Makati, where he treats patients using nutrition therapies and coaching on how they can use the proper diet to maintain their health

San Marino cited by Reader's Digest Two Years in a Row

San Marino has solidified its reputation as the most trusted corned tuna brand in the Philippine when it bagged he Gold Award in Reader's Digest Trusted Brands Consumer Poll two years in a row (2011 and 2012).

The Gold Award bestowed on San Marino represents a "seal of approval, a vote of trust and confidence from consumers," according to Reader's Digest in one of its issue.

The criteria employed in the poll inculde trustworthiness and credibility, quality, value, understading of customer needs, innovativeness, and social responsiblity.

A Cheesy Package from KFC Philippines!

I just got a cheesy package from KFC which was delivered here at school. Some of you might know what is inside, and has already gained fame in the cyberspace lately.  To check what is inside the box, read the full story at Fud Fyt now!

CCA Podium Teaches Food Styling and Photography

Chef Eugene Raymundo is one of the best food stylist
in the country and has also been to different countries
for this craft

Ever wondered why in posters and commercials, food looks so delectable and mouth-watering?  How do they make magic with food for commercials that makes a visual feast for the eyes. For food settings that seems to be simple yet takes hours and even days to get the best shot, basically Food Porn. 

With food is the best things Filipinos love, aesthetics for styling food is a growing need for TV, Print and online. But it may look simple form its looks but takes a lot of resources, time, effort, talent and management skills.The thought process involved in presenting a dish is no joke as this sets the first impression one has on a certain dish.

Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo for Eden Cheese

After many years in the market, Eden Cheese introduces celebrity mom Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo with her daughter Yohan. The long wait is definitely worth it as the brand has made the perfect choice in choosing an endorser. 

Eden Cheese chose Judy Ann “Juday” Santos because she symbolizes the Eden mom which is one who is nurturing and makes her family her top priority.  With Juday’s help, Filipino moms will be encouraged to make their family moments more special with Eden Cheese. With its delicious taste and “Lusog Lakas” nutrients, Eden Cheese can transform ordinary breakfast and meals into more enjoyable and memorable moments for the family. Juday is the perfect person to share this about Eden Cheese because she is someone who Pinoy moms can relate to.

PAGTUTULUNGAN.ORG: Bloggers' Meet Up With World Vision Philippines

Many people would think that helping others requires one to be materially blessed and stable. That is how many people see the world right now. And it was a great pleasure to be invited to a great organization that sets its eyes on promoting a holistic approach in helping poor communities especially the children who needs education and nutrition.

World Vision actively promotes education to underprivileged children and  malnourished kids. And aside from those they also provide sustainable livelihood and spiritual support. In the Bloggers' meet last Jan 26, I got to know more about world vision aside from its booths found in malls. 

Though it is an international organization, they make sure that they provide programs that fit Filipino needs. Also its not that hard to sponsor a child which is basically 20 pesos a day! I do want to have a sponsored child soon when I have a stable income so I can be consistent virtual parent which can follow the footsteps of community heroes like Efren Penaflorida, who is a World Vision sponsored child back then.

They have reached 33 provinces and 44 cities, but the mission does not stop there because there are still a lot of people and places needing help to survive  but also to help themselves out of poverty and despair.

Like World Vision on Facebook and visit their Website at http://www.worldvision.org.ph/

HEALTHY LYF: The SPA Diet

When it comes to dieting, we tend to veer away due to the sacrifice one would need to endure, would you choose something restrictive and tiresome or healthy and balanced while letting you enjoy it on the long haul? The choice is yours.

Charm your way to a healthy and sexier you with this newest and practical approach into losing weight: My Spa Diet. Pioneered by lifestyle and weight management consultant /US registered dietitian Cheshire Que, RND, RN, RD, www.myspadiet.com is the first online weight management program in the country that emphasizes a customized diet plan fit for a person’s lifestyle. Collaborating with registered nutritionist-dietitians, it provides a holistic approach on personalized way to meet nutrition needs while losing weight. The diet plan includes life giving foods, teaches smart eating habits and applicable exercise guidelines that considers four phases, pretty much the same concept of a spa: cleansing, detoxifying, rejuvenating, and balance.

PAGTUTULUNGAN.ORG: WFP Helps Philippine Government Reach Remote Areas Affected by Tropical Storm Washi (Sendong)

Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Philippine Government are extending the emergency response to Tropical Storm Washi to focus on remote, cut-off areas around Iligan City.


Working closely with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and with airlift support from the Armed Forces of the Philippines, WFP has already supplied emergency food assistance to almost 3,300 people stranded in Mungulong, outside Iligan City.


Plans are now underway to airlift food rations to other isolated communities around Iligan City such as Panoroganan where almost a thousand people are in need, and Mainit, where another 1,350 people require assistance. 

Fud Fyt Is Now Officially A Blog!

Fud fyt has been a segment of Manual to Lyf as the food Authority even in the multiply blogging days. And I have noticed recently that there is a NEED for this segment to put up a notch and give it some independence. And since Food Blogging has a lot of things one can talk about which I can add more substance and flavor to it. Like a dish it should be subjected to something new, like experimenting. And even if has its own spot, It still remains a important part of how appreciate food, flavors and all the other elements.

I am still working on the blog for its initial post and also archiving some other posts that I have complied in my multiply account. So in due time, it can actually be a book about food plus more interesting and mouth -watering post that will make you go into a Fud Fyt! 

We will also celebrate the new logo containing Manual to Lyf.  Basically its like opening a new branch which once was just a cabinet. I hope you will like the new changes, but still keep that hungry mouth drooling for tasting the endless possibility of enjoying and knowing food.

Now lets celebrate!   

But don't fret, there will be an interesting read you will love coming this June 2010.

füdfÿt: WHY NOT? CHOC NUT Graham cake!

Its Christmas time and what we love to do on this celebration is... EAT. Its already a given and the challenge to food lovers is to enjoy the art of eating by devising new flavors but of the same Christmas spirit. And what I always want to "cook" are Graham cakes because (1) they are easy to preapre and (2) you dont need a oven (but you need a refrigerator). And like what I said there should be twist for this year, and I made my own recepie which I called.... WHY NOT? CHOC NUT!Now the ingredients:
1. 1 pack Graham Crackers
2. 2. packs 250ml All purpose cream
3. 1 can condensed milk
4. Powdered chocolate
5. Sugar
6. Marshmallows (the little cute sized ones were out of stock so I used the ones that look like frech fries)
7. 1 pack (of the legendary) CHOC NUT!

Now for the steps:
1. place first layer with Graham Crackers on a pan. Then sprinkle some chocolate powder above it and also the gaps that were uncovered by the crackers.


2. With the Choc nut, crush them using you hand and sprinkle them above the layer. Also its OK for you to leave some chunks to emphasize the flavor of the Choc nut in the dish. While doing this you can now place the creams into another pan and mix it with some condensed milk and sugar. Mix well and make sure no lumps or bubbles are formed.
3. You can now place some marshmallows above them. For the french fries style of mallows, you can pull them apart to make them shorter. Then after you can now pour the cream mixture.
4. Do the same layer procedure which may go up to 2-4 layers depending on the size of the pan. At the top, which should be the cream, we will now create the top layer. The top layer will be formed by the sprinkling the rest of the crushed choc nut covering the top layer.
5. If you still have marshmallows left you can decorate the top with anything that you want. For us, since its Christmas, we place there Happy b-day Jesus! (we have to make sure that mallows are enough to spell the out). Then with the powdered chocolate and condensed milk, mix them to make a syrup that you can design the top layer of the cake.
6. You can now place pan inside the refrigerator for about an hour as the cream freezes and its done!
An there you have it! WHY NOT? CHOC NUT Graham cake, made with very practical ingredients with a twist of a favorite Filipino confectionery.