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Salmon Head on Sale? How to Clean & Cook Salmon Head
The salmon head is on promo this week at S&R, so we got one to cook at home. Don’t be intimidated by salmon head! It’s actually quite easy to cook. It’s also one of the least expensive cuts of salmon, so if you’re having a salmon craving but don’t want to blow your food budget…
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Garlic, Rosemary, Beer and Butter Roasted Magnolia Chicken
Magnolia Chicken has been a staple of Filipino households for decades. A few days ago, I received some fresh, whole chickens from Magnolia, and of course, I cooked them the easiest way I know how – with a Turbo Broiler! MAGNOLIA CHICKEN The first thing I noticed about the Magnolia Chicken while cleaning it was…
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Here’s an Easy Way to Enjoy Pepper Steak at Home
We like to eat steak. Wagyu and Angus beef are awesome, but pricey. They are not something you would eat every time a steak craving hits, because it would be too expensive and too rich, literally and figuratively! MONTANA BEEF GRILLERS PEPPER STEAK – ON PROMO RIGHT NOW! Fortunately, S&R has an ongoing promo for…
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Can LTO Car Registration Be Done Online?
The very hot topic of public conversation the past few days has been the LTFRB vs. Grab Uber issue. The public backlash is ongoing and immense. One poll made by James Deakin showed that 99.70% of respondents preferred Grab/Uber over taxis. For the times that I don’t drive for some reason or other (coding, traffic,…
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Grande Rice Bran Oil – the Newest, Healthiest Cooking Oil is Here!
The latest trend in healthy cooking oils is rice bran oil! Rice bran oil – I don’t think I have heard of it before I got the invitation to join a cooking demo with Chef Miko Aspiras last week. I was curious about rice bran oil. Obviously, it comes from rice bran, but what are…
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S&R Cookware Sale + July Finds!
What’s up, shoppers? It’s July – crazy, hectic June is done, and summer is over. It may have started raining so the time for outdoor bbq has passed, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t enjoy cooking at home! I dropped by the S&R Fort branch last Friday night for a grocery run before heading…
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Make Your Dream Event Happen with Hizon’s Catering
When we think of caterers for an event, a name that is always on the list is Hizon’s Catering. It is one of the most well-known caterers in Metro Manila, mostly known for catering classy weddings. I have attended a few weddings where Hizon’s Catering was the caterer, and the food has always been…
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HOW TO PAIR Casillero del Diablo Wines with Pinoy Dishes + Recipes
When we think of pairing food with wine, most of us don’t even consider Filipino food as a good pair for wine. Maybe it just never occurred to us, or maybe we think the flavors of Filipino food just don’t go well with wine. But maybe we should start drinking and cooking Filipino dishes with…
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Lay Bare Nature Scents – Make Your Home Smell Like a Spa!
Your favorite waxing salon now offers home scents! Lay Bare recently came out with with a line called Nature Scents that you can use to make your home smell wonderful and relaxing. LAY BARE NATURE SCENTS These aromatherapy oils are part of Lay Bare’s Home Essentials products, and are meant to be used with a…
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Anello Bag Review, Estancia Flagship Branch + Authentic Bag Photos
Woohoo! Say hello to my new baby! This post is for the bag lovers! Anello is the new bag craze sweeping Asia lately, but it’s so difficult to find a guaranteed “authentic” bag since there are so many fakes! Anello is a Japanese brand selling backpacks, and one of their well-known features is the metal umm..…
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Which is Better for You? Rent-to-Own or In-House Financing?
I don’t often share press releases sent to me by different companies, but I am sharing this because I think it might be useful for those of you thinking about buying your next home. The article explains the differences between Rent-to-Own or In-House Financing payment schemes, and shows you which is better for your situation.…
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Why You Should Pick A Flagship For Your Next Phone
What phone shoud I buy? When smartphones first came out, I was hesitant to plunk down tens of thousands for something that hasn’t been totally proven yet. This was the era of Samsung Galaxy S1 and S2 and I was still solid Nokia forever. Technology was improving so fast, and the Android operating system was…
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Fix PLDT Phone Wiring Problem By Rewiring
A few months ago, we suddenly realized that our telephone wiring had gone kaput. This is the wiring that was put in during construction and was already cemented into the walls. I don’t know what caused the problem – it could be bad wiring practices, water damage, insects could be eating the wiring, who knows.…
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Fun & Easy Table Top Grilling At Home with Pacific Bay
A couple of weeks ago, we were at the Mida Food party where they celebrated their 20th anniversary. Mida Food is the company behind the retail seafood brand Pacific Bay, which you may have seen at the supermarkets. The anniversary party was hosted by Sam Oh, and had special seafood dishes from featured chefs like Chefs…
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Thai Temple Spa Review – New, Affordable Massage Place in San Juan
My sis bought some dealgrocer coupons to Thai Temple Spa a couple of months ago and she treated me to a session. This was my first time to visit this spa. It just opened a few months ago. It is located in San Juan, near the Alex III at the corner of Wilson and J.…
