HEALTHY LYF: Of Peas, Beans and other Legumes

Rice and Corn has been a staple among the people especially to Asians, but with an expanding market and growing array of food choices, one can avail, the options grew for people who wanted something new on their tables. Peas, Legumes and other beans are present in dishes but not much in the daily menu at family tables. But we may missed on a nutritional opportunity with these beans as they are more healthier and more nutritious with their composition.

Though I love cooking and food experiments, I seldom do legumes because I am not yet familiar on what kinds of dished I can create. I will post in my food blog some of recipes that you can do with legumes that wil not only revolutionize your menu but also improve your nutrition and taste.

2014's Best Actress Frontrunner Cate Blanchett in "The Monuments Men"

Cate Blanchett,  this year’s Best Actress winner at the Screen Actors Guild Awards and Critics’ Choice Movie Awards (for her role in “Blue Jasmine”) and nominated at the 86th Academy Awards (Oscars) stars in a sweeping true story of the greatest treasure hunt in history where she is the only woman among “The Monuments Men.”

Based on the real history chronicled in the non-fiction book “The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History” by Robert M. Edsel with Bret Witter,  “The Monuments Men” is an action drama focusing on seven over-the-hill, out-of-shape museum directors, artists, architects, curators, and art historians who went to the front lines of WWII to rescue the world’s artistic masterpieces from Nazi thieves and return them to their rightful owners.  The Monuments Men found themselves in a race against time to avoid the destruction of 1000 years of culture, they would risk their lives to protect and defend mankind’s greatest achievements. 

Enjoy 20% off plus free shipping at the adidas Online shop with Citi credit cards

It’s time to break a sweat and gear up with adidas! Get an exclusive 20% discount on your first purchase plus free shipping when you shop online at http://shop.adidas.com.ph with your Citi credit card.

Choose from a wide range of products and avail of a 20% discount and free shipping on nearly all full priced items. Simply use your Citi credit card when you pay and enter the special promo code CITI20 upon check out under the shopping cart tab. Exclusions to the offer are Boost Running Shoes, headphones, watches and fitness equipment.

REEL DEAL: Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones

Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones a superhorror film The story begins in June 2012 in Oxnard, California. Recent high school graduate Jesse has a party which includes his family and friends to celebrate his graduation. One morning, Jesse finds a mysterious bite on his arm. Later, he and his friend Hector are confronted by two thugs who attack them, but the thugs are somehow knocked out by Jesse. When they show the incident to their other friend Marisol, Jesse cannot remember how it happened. After some strange activity, he realizes that he has superhuman abilities before he tests and plays with them.

Anna, the strange old witch-like neighbor of Jesse, is killed, and the police suspect that Oscar, a former classmate of Jesse, is the prime suspect. Jesse and his friend decide to find out what Anna's apartment looks like. They find black magic rituals and a picture of Jesse. They also discover several VHS tapes - including tapes of Katie & Kristi (from the third film). The next day, Jesse and Hector meet Penelope. Penelope finds a trap door in the apartment leading to a basement and is grabbed by an arm before she breaks free and runs away, while Oscar emerges from it and hides himself in the bedroom. Jesse arrives back and chases Oscar upon seeing him, who reveals that he did kill Anna because his arm had been bitten by her. Oscar then commits suicide by jumping from a building onto the top of a car.

Starworld Hosts American Idol Season 13 Viewing Party

January means mire than just the new year, it is also the starting month of one of America's favorite reality show which is now on iths 13th year. American Idol premiered their pilot episode internationally with channels like Starworld as one of exclusive stations to air the series.

The truth is I was not much of an Idol fan back then, I think that the show was not much different from other singing competition but the thirteenth season of America's favorite singing show had made an interesting turn of events.

Last season was a year of egos fierce with the obvious conflict from two Diva Mariah Carey and Hiphop sensation Nicky Minaj. The contestants were good but they also fell into some cat fights between the two with opposing views and controversial statements. With that there was a faction of who is on Team Mariah or Team Nicki.

Win Tickets to the Red Hot Chili Peppers Concert, Cool Gadgets, and DnD Guitars with 12 Stone Records New Year Promo!

The year 2014 came in with a blast after the release of 12 Stone Records’ Omnibus Television Commercial and New Year Promo, which boasts of cool prizes and amazing treats.

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Ara Arida redefines Boldness At The Metro Body Show Off 2014

Heating up the start of a new year hand in hand with the sexiest body shoot to ever hit print media in the Philippines, the Metro Body Show Off last Saturday (January 11) was an event that took boldness and excitement to whole new heights—especially with Miss Universe 2013 3rd Runner-up Ariella Arida leading the pack.

The Metro Body Show Off, which kick started Metro’s year-long silver anniversary celebration with a bang, took place at Opus, Resorts World, Manila. There, Metro Body featured personalities apart from the Metro Body Issue’s sizzling hot cover girl Ara redefined sexiness, as presented by the likes of Wendy Tabusalla, Carlos Agassi, Vince Ferraren, Rodjun Cruz, Joaco Cañas, Jessica Yang, John James Uy, Sky Yang, and JC de Vera.

DepEd, Laguna, ink agreement on 2014 Palarong Pambansa

The Department of Education (DepEd) and the Provincial Government of Laguna solidified their partnership to conduct the 2014 Palarong Pambansa through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed on January 13 by Laguna Governor Emilio Ramon “ER” Ejercito Jr. and Education Secretary Br Armin. A. Luistro FSC. The MOU stipulated the duties and responsibilities of both parties to ensure a well- managed and professionally run Palaro.

“The Province of Laguna will be the first host to the first Palarong Pambansa, which started in 1948, under the recently passed Palarong Pambansa Institutionalization Law or Republic Act 10588,” explained DepEd Assistant Secretary for legal and legislative affairs Tonisito Umali.

REEL DEAL: Jack Ryan Shadow Recruit REVIEW

With the unfortunate passing of the famed Tom Clancy last year who was known for his works such as Sum of All Fears" and "The Hunt For Red October" has been loved by many generations of the political and espionage action thriller. Now with a new incarnation of the iconic character Jack Ryan, Chris Pine takes his shoes and goes on with this new film "Jack Ryan Shadow Recruit".

The role which was been played by actors Alec Balwin, Ben Affleck and Harrison Ford. This maybe considered as a reboot to the franchise and with Pine now the new Jack, brings a whole new trill into the new film which was also dedicated in memory of the late author.

Being a CIA Analyst, Jack Ryan stumbles upon questionable accounts that would lead him to fly off to Russia for a special investigation. With treats around  him ans his loved one, he becomes part of the very complex and well-planned conspiracy that will cause international turmoil.

Shadow Recruit has so far gave a thrilling ride of emotions and critical thinking that gives a lot of suspense. The start might be a little mixed with thrill and boredom, but the excited shoots up when the action starts and then everything goes on a roller coaster as the conflict rises.

Starworld Premieres American Idol This Thursday!

A new year means another batch of amazing hidden talent coming to the fore as American Idol Season 13 hits TV screens on January 16, 2014, only on Star World! The most successful reality TV show returns for its 13th season for another round of bombastic performances from hundreds of aspiring singers aiming to be American Idol. 

Season 13 will kick off on Star World on January 16 at 6 PM, live via satellite, with encores at 8 PM and 11 PM to ensure that all die-hard American Idol fans won’t miss the exciting premiere of the show.