July 19, 2017

Excite your kids with bento box lunches with Fresh Options

One of the biggest challenges every mom faces once the school year rolls in is figuring out what to pack into the kids’ lunchbox or baon.  Although every mother wants to prepare a healthy and hearty baon, the truth of the matter is, their school-aged children hardly touch their vegetables, fruits or healthy dishes when they're away at school.  Picky eaters, in particular, find ways to eat around their baon by choosing only the tidbits they think are tasty enough for them.

So how can make sure that your kids will eat the nutritious meal you packed for them?  Based on one mom’s experience, the answer to this is to make it kid-friendly.  In other words:  eye-catching, engaging and delicious.  This can be achieved by applying the time-honored food preparation technique of the Japanese – the bento box.

Creating a bento meal for kids is easy as long as you have the right ingredients, like Fresh Options Kiddie Goodie line, and a playful mindset.  Bento meal designs need not be complex as long as they’re interesting enough to entice your child to explore and finish each segment of their meal.

Fresh Options’ Kiddie Goodie food line is a perfect complement to bento baons.  These include varieties of hotdogs, patties and breaded products such as chicken nuggets, drumettes, chicken pops and breaded pork patties.  Kiddie Goodie products are easy to cook, easy to handle (when putting inside the bento) and delicious. Available in all Fresh Options stores in Luzon, they are every mom's go-to solution for kid-approved bento baons. 

Try your hand at preparing a bento baon for your kid with these kiddie-approved recipes created by Noobcookery’s bento aficionado Diane Gabriel, which she served and were enjoyed by her two kids.  Use Fresh Options Kiddie Goodie line to make it easier for you (and yummier for the kids) to prepare each lunchbox.  Fresh Options Kiddie Goodie line is available at all Fresh Options stores in Luzon. 


The Animal Farm with Pork Patty

Ingredients
  • Pork Patty
  • White rice
  • Spinach
  • Beans
  • Carrots
  • Garlic
  • Olive oil
  • Butter

Pork Patty
  • Fried pork patty
  • White rice
  • Sautéed spinach, beans, and carrots

Sautéed Vegetable recipe
  • Blanch carrots and beans
  • Wash spinach but leave some of the water 
  • Sauté chopped garlic in olive oil and butter, add spinach leaves
  • Add carrots and beans, season to taste


Nuggets of love with Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients
  • Chicken nuggets
  • Butter or oil
  • Garlic
  • Egg
  • Leftover white rice
  • Peas
  • Ham bits
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Chicken Nuggets
    • Fried chicken nuggets w/ ketchup dip
    • Fried rice

Fried Rice
  • Heat butter or oil in a pan
  • Chop up Sliced Ham (off cuts from pizza!)
  • Sauté garlic, add an egg and scramble in pan.
  • Add leftover white rice, peas, and ham bits. 
  • Season to taste.



Sail Away with Cheese hotdog

Ingredients
  • Cheese hotdog
  • Cheese sticks
  • Ketchup

Cheese Hotdog wraps
  • Cook hotdogs according to package.
  • Use cheese spread or mayonnaise on tortilla (premade or homemade, recipe below) and then wrap around cheese hotdogs
  • Secure with toothpicks and slice into 2 or 3 pieces.

Homemade Tortillas Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. baking powder

Homemade Tortillas
  • Combine with 1 cup warm water and 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • Roll out tortillas
  • Cook on high heat in a dry pan (cast iron or steel)


TravelBook.ph Affiliate Program Commends Bloggers on 1stAnniversary Celebration

TravelBook.ph, the leading online travel agency (OTA) in the Philippines, celebrated the first anniversary of its Affiliate Program last June 24, 2017 at Oakwood Premier Joy-Nostalg Center Manila in Ortigas Center, Pasig. In addition to celebrating an important milestone, the event was the OTA’s way of thanking its 2,700 blogger affiliates and acknowledging each of their contributions to the success of the said program since it began.

The event, entitled TravelBook.ph Affiliate Program 1st Year Cheer, highlighted and celebrated the many firsts that the Affiliate Program has achieved on its first year.Anniversary celebratory toast led by TravelBook.ph’s General Manager Takumi Nakazawa, Business Development Manager Pinky Librada, and Business Development Officers Pia Bernaldo and Toni Reyes

Present during the event is Affiliate 001 Awardee David Bernabe, owner of Crowd Travel and the very first affiliate to sign up for TravelBook.ph’s Affiliate Program. DIY Travel and Tours was also awarded for being the first affiliate to incur a completed booking through their website. The awards and tokens of appreciation for the affiliates were presented by Ms. Pia Bernaldo and Ms. Toni Reyes of the Affiliate Team, along with Mr. Takumi Nakazawa, General Manager of TravelBook.ph.From L-R: Event host Allan Bobis of The Filipino Rambler and Mon Villaverde of Terrific Traveller, the first guest to unlock the surprise point giveaway given to affiliates.

TravelBook.ph also prepared an audio-visual presentation of their first blogger getaway, where 15 lucky bloggers won an all-expenses-paid trip to the lovely island of Caramoan in Camarines Sur. Two of the bloggers who attended the Caramoan getaway, Me-An Clemente of Yogo and Cream and event host Allan Bobis of The Filipino Rambler, received tokens of appreciation from TravelBook.ph and gift certificates from Trampoline Park.


The attendees also looked back on their first affiliate training, which took place last year. Dianne Rosqueta of Curly Dianne was invited on stage to share her experience and how much the affiliate trainings helped her in optimizing the content of her blog. Afterwards, Ms. Pia Bernaldo of the Affiliate Team expressed her gratitude to the attendees and discussed the future plans of the program for the affiliate bloggers.

Also present in the event is Charmaine Belza of The Project Maine and the first affiliate to withdraw commission earned through the program. She was also given a certificate and token of appreciation from GetGo PH and Novellino Wines.Lucky affiliates who won prizes from Novellino Wines, GetGo PH, Jam Liner Inc., Fast Cat, Philtranco, Hideo Wakamatsu, Trampoline Park, and Oakwood Premier Joy-Nostalg Center Manila

During the event, Ms. Pinky Librada, Business Development Manager of TravelBook.ph, discussed the Affiliate Program’s new commission structure, wherein the affiliates can score up to 65% commission rates once accommodations have been booked through their websites.TravelBook.ph Affiliate Team with Team Timan, blogger affiliates who won Trampoline Park gift certificates and roundtrip tickets from Jam Liner

All attendees received PHP 2,000 worth of TravelBook points as well as loot bags with freebies from PhotoBook Wordwide, Hideo Wakamatsu, Celeteque, Vivo Lumio, and Bo’s Coffee.

Wines from Novellino Wines, backpack and trolley from Hideo Wakamatsu, Trampoline Park gift certificates, roundtrip tickets from Philtranco and Jam Liner Inc., roundtrip business class tickets from FastCat, and an overnight stay with breakfast for two at Oakwood Premier Joy-Nostalg were among the raffle prizes given away to the blogger attendees.


TravelBook.ph Affiliate Program’s 1st Year Cheer, which was attended by members of the media as well as top travel and lifestyle bloggers, is TravelBook.ph’s last hurrah for the said program’s week-long anniversary celebration.

If you want to be part of TravelBook.ph’s growing community of bloggers and page owners, register as an Affiliate at affiliate.travelbook.ph.

July 18, 2017

Christian Bautista To Release Second Single “Huling Harana” This July 28

Having a multitude of accolades under his belt doesn’t stop Christian Bautista from pursuing new ventures. Last June, the City of Manila and Mayor Joseph Estrada presented Asia’s Romantic Balladeer with the “Patnubay ng Sining at Kalinangan” award for his contribution in the local and international music scene. Christian said in an interview that receiving the award felt “close to home” because the awardees were carefully chosen by “those within the [Manila] community” themselves. Aside from being a critically acclaimed icon in the music industry, the singer is also known for his character, Winston, in GMA-7’s hit television show “My Love From The Star” which airs from Monday to Friday and also stars Jennelyn Mercado and Gil Cuerva.


The renowned hit-maker recently launched his latest single, Kapit, under Universal Records. The track, which Christian describes as one that speaks of “holding on” in the face of a relationship’s trials, is the theme song of GMA-7’s primetime Koreanovela, “Innocent Defendant”. The Korean TV drama is scheduled after “I Heart Davao” and before “Saksi” on the premier television network. The music video for the said song, shot in Solaire Resort and Casino, premiered last month as well. The carrier single served as a sneak peek for Christian’s upcoming album, which the sought-after vocalist reveals is a new phase and a kind of self-rediscovery.

The second single for the much-anticipated album is entitled Huling Harana, which Christian explains is a track that veers away from the typical Broadway vibe. The “hugot”-filled ballad, written by Banda Ni Kleggy’s Rye Sarmiento, is a follow-up to the successful carrier track, Kapit. It will be available digitally this July 28 on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, Amazon, and Spinnr.

Equipped with exemplary songwriting expertise and years of experience in the industry, Christian Bautista has scheduled his album—which he co-wrote and co-produced himself with the help of Universal Records—for release very soon. He is currently working on new materials for the upcoming record.


Christian Bautista's first single #Kapit on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, Amazon and Spinnr

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Hunt for the best burger in town? Your New Favorite Burger is at Wolfgang’s Steakhouse

The hunt for the best burger in town can be an arduous process. The classic comfort food meal has been adapted and transformed in so many ways that it can be difficult to sift through the market to find the one that perfectly satisfies your criteria. With so many elaborate versions of the simple burger-and-fries combination, sometimes it’s good to go back to basics: a patty expertly made from the highest quality beef, fresh crisp vegetables, perfectly toasted yet soft buns, golden-brown fries, and a refreshing drink. 

If this sounds exactly like the burger that you’ve been craving for, then your search ends at Wolfgang’s Steakhouse Manila. This July, the renowned steakhouse is launching their Burger Month, where customers can get their famous Wolfgang’s Burger for only P498. Given that the Wolfgang’s Burger is made with half a pound of 28-day dry aged USDA Prime beef and is served with crisp french fries and savory onion rings, this is truly a mouthwatering deal. This burger masterpiece is perfect for dining al fresco or at the bar alongside any of Wolfgang’s signature cocktails. 

The promo lasts from July 15 to August 15, so be sure to head down to Wolfgang’s Steakhouse located in Resorts World Manila to find the best burger in the Metro. Call 5117009 for reservations or visit their Facebook page (Wolfgang’s Steakhouse Ph) for more information

July 17, 2017

Bounty Fresh Saucy ToriKaraage: a quick fix real meal for young professionals


Today’s young professionals need not worry about having a real meal that is quick and easy to prepare. The country’s leading poultry brand, Bounty Fresh, launched its newest product, the Saucy ToriKaraage – a quick fix, 100% all-natural chicken meal.

Preparing a real meal is never easy. Just the amount of time and the number of steps involved is more than enough to overwhelm young professionals who have just arrived home from a long day at work.

With great focus on their career growth and passions, today’s young generation do not have the time to wait for meats to thaw, chop vegetables, and find the perfect mix of condiments. Food must be quick and easy to prepare, involving a maximum of three steps.

And that is all it takes to prepare the Saucy ToriKaraage – 7 to 8 minutes of cooking and it’s like having your favorite meal served.


Made with only the freshest chicken and with two flavourful variants to choose from – Teriyaki and Sweet and Sour – the Bounty Fresh Saucy ToriKaraage definitely meets the demands of young professionals and their fast-paced lifestyle. It’s an all-natural chicken meal that does not require complex preparations. 

The Bounty Fresh Saucy ToriKaraage is now available in leading supermarkets nationwide.


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