Graduation Buffet for Class of 2016!

Hats off to all Graduates of 2016!
Congratulations to my daughter who will be receiving the highest award - that being the Grade 6 Class Valedictorian! We're so proud of her! Maybe (and hopefully) we can give her a buffet treat.

This Graduation month is a a time for a well-deserved celebration with the family. There are many restaurants where you can celebrate. Does a graduation buffet sounds enticing? If you're kids or siblings are graduating, where will you eat and celebrate? Are you thinking of rewarding them with a buffet treat?

Here are Graduation Promo buffet choices.

Vikings Graduation Promo Class of 2016

Graduating students of Class 2016 gets to eat at Vikings for FREE.
Graduates of Kindergarten, Elementary, High School, and College: Bachelor, Master or Doctor’s Degree can avail of the promo.

To avail:
Each 2016 graduate should be accompanied by three (3) full paying adults. So, it is a 3 to 1 basis.
The graduate should present any of the following: diploma, graduation photo, or graduation program with the graduate’s name/ceremony invitation (all supported by school ID).

Promo runs from March 15, 2016 to May 31, 2016.
Promo is available both lunch and dinner, on weekdays and weekends including holidays, in all Vikings Luxury Buffet Restaurant branches

Complete details HERE.

Dad's Graduation Buffet Promo

Graduates get a FREE Buffet in any of the participating restaurants, accompanied by two (2) adult guests on Graduation day and seven (7) days after.

To avail:
Graduates of Kindergarten, Elementary, High School and College can avail of the promo.
Graduates must present any of the following:: Diploma, Graduation photo, Graduation Program/Ceremony Invitation with Graduate’s name (all supported by school ID).

Promo period: March 1, 2016 to April 30, 2016.

Branches:
SM Megamall
Glorietta III
EDSA
Manila
West Avenue

Complete details HERE

Sambokojin Free Buffet for Graduates of 2016

FREE Buffet for graduates who will celebrate and dine in accompanied by two (2) adult guests, on Graduation day and seven (7) days after.

To avail:
Graduates of Kindergarten, Elementary, High School and College can avail of the promo.
Graduates must present any of the following:: Diploma, Graduation photo, Graduation Program/Ceremony Invitation with Graduate’s name (all supported by school ID).

Promo period: March 1, 2016 to April 30, 2016.

Sambokojin Branches:
Eastwood
EDSA
SM Southmall
West Avenue
SM Megamall

Complete details HERE

Four Seasons Buffet & Hotpot Promo

Graduating students of class 2016 gets to eat for FREE at Four Seasons Buffet & Hotpot.

To avail:
Each 2016 graduate should be accompanied by three (3) full paying adults.
Graduates of Kindergarten, Elementary, High School and College can avail of the promo.
The graduate should present any of the following: diploma, graduation photo, or graduation program with the graduate’s name/ceremony invitation (all supported by school ID).

Promo period: March 15, 2016 to May 31, 2016
Promo is available both lunch and dinner, on weekdays and weekends including holidays

Branches:
SM Mall of Asia
Araneta Center - Manhattan Parkview

Complete details HERE.

La Fiesta Largest Filipino Buffet Graduation Promo

Graduating students of class 2016 gets to eat for FREE.

To avail:
The graduating student must be accompanied by 4 full paying adults without any discount.
The graduate should present any of the following: diploma, graduation photo, or graduation program with the graduate’s name/ceremony invitation (all supported by school ID).

Promo period: March 7, 2016 to April 30, 2016
Promo is applicable from Mondays to Saturdays (lunch) and Mondays to Thursdays (dinner) only.

Complete details HERE.

Branch: One Esplanade, San Miguel By the Bay, MOA Pasay City

Buffet 101 Graduation Promo

Graduating students of class 2016 gets to eat for FREE.

To avail the promo:
The graduating student must be accompanied by 4 full paying adults without any discount.
The graduate should present any of the following: diploma, graduation photo, or graduation program with the graduate’s name/ceremony invitation (all supported by school ID).

Promo period: March 7, 2016 to April 30, 2016
Promo is applicable from Mondays to Saturdays (lunch) and Mondays to Thursday (dinner) only.

Complete details HERE

Somethin' Fishy Free Buffet

Free buffet for every Graduating Student of 2016 who will dine on graduation day, and up to seven (7) days after.

The graduating student must be accompanied by four (4) paying adult guests.
Graduates of Class 2016 (Kindergarten, Elementary, High School and College) can avail the promo

To avail the promo:
The graduate should present any of the following: diploma, graduation photo, or graduation program with the graduate’s name/ceremony invitation (all supported by school ID).

Promo period: March 1, 2016 to April 30, 2016
Complete details HERE.

Cheesy goodness Red Ribbon ensaimada

I love the buttery, tasty and cheesy ensaimada of Red Ribbon. Now, I'll love it more since made even bigger! For ensaimadas, bigger is definitely better.

bigger and better!

[PR]
Red Ribbon introduces its bigger ensaimada that boosts in cheesy goodness

We Filipinos love to snack. Whether it’s before lunch or after, we always make it a point to make time to indulge in our need and love for snacks. While most snackers will say that they give in to the munchies because of real hunger, many admit that snack time is the perfect moment to take a break from work or school, and just socialize over a favorite pastry or bread.

And no one can argue that of all the many snack options kids and adults love, the classic ensaimada is still a popular choice today. However, not all ensaimadas are created equal.

There’s the usual ensaimada and then, there’s the Red Ribbon Ensaimada. Red Ribbon’s staple pastry has long been a mainstay in our lunchboxes for the young and the young-at-heart. Whether it’s enjoyed as a snack or as a dessert, people cannot resist this all-time pastry favorite.

Now, Red Ribbon has just succeeded in making something already so good, so much better. The new Red Ribbon Ensaimada is now bigger and bursts with cheesy goodness that no one can resist.

Red Ribbon’s Ensaimada still packs the same goodness Pinoys have always expected and come to love. It still has that same soft, melt-in-your-mouth pastry, well-balanced sweetness and the right cheesy goodness that is so affordably priced at P25.00 only.

“We are always thinking of ways to improve our offerings in response to what our customers want,” said Ned Bandojo, Head of Marketing of Red Ribbon. “The cheesy ensaimada promises to deliver what our customers have long come to expect from us and more. We want to give them more reasons to enjoy the company of family and friends and to make every day moments more special through our quality products.”

With Red Ribbon’s bigger ensaimada, snack time is sure to be more enjoyable, memorable and delicious.

Red Ribbon’s Ensaimadas are available in all Red Ribbon stores nationwide.

Dunkin' Donuts surprise in a cup

After our Dunkin' Donuts weekend meryenda, I got another classic donut for free! I just love this sweet treat from Dunkin' Donuts. Okay, my kids love it more!

coffee and donut

#DDCoffee #DunkinMoment #DDSurprize

Buy. Peel. Win! Here's how to get a surprise? 

• Buy a medium-sized Dunkin' Brewed coffee
• Enjoy your coffee :)
• Peel the green tab at the rim of the cup to reveal the hidden surprise
• Claim your surprise together with your cup & receipt

You can win a free Classic Donut, a dozen Classic Donuts, or a year's worth of Classic Dunkin' Donuts!

Keep the surprises coming!

Babypalooza Bazaar 2015 + Cake Giveaway!

Time to gear up for the holidays at Babypalooza Bazaar 2015.

Babypalooza Bazaar

November 28, 2015. Save this date and head off to the Babypalooza Bazaar. It's where you'll find great pre-loved and brand new items for you and your kids.

Entrance is FREE.

Don't worry, the room is air-conditioned. There's also a play area for kids, a diaper and a breastfeeding area.

It's an event that moms and moms-to-be shouldn't miss. It's your chance to meet and support local entrepreneurs and fellow mommy entrepreneurs.

cakes, cupcakes and goodies :)

If you're coming to Babypalooza Bazaar, don't forget to satisfy your sweet cravings and drop by at Jabe's Treat booth. You'll surely love those homemade cupcakes, cakes and pastries like we did! You can also order goodies now and claim it at the bazaar.

Babypalooza Bazaar 2015
November 28, 2015, 10 am to 7 pm
Walter Hogan Center Ateneo de Manila,QC
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BabypaloozaPH


+ GIVEWAY ALERT from Jabe's Treat

Jabe's Treat is having a treat for everyone! :) It's your chance to win a cake and a dozen cupcakes.

I love giveaways! :)

Check out Jabe's Treat on Facebook and visit this link to Join the Contest.

Well, my daughter's birthday cake is a gift from Jabe's Treat. Thanks again for the love and sweetness!

So, have fun at the bazaar and join the contest!

Fast and easy online grocery shopping

Recently, aside from the Maybelline lipsticks I've bought, I also purchased a couple of drinks and snacks from Ensogo Philippines.

Free delivery and discounted price. These are just two things that make me purchase groceries online. I find it convenient and enjoyable at the same time.

It's hard to resist good deals like these offerings from Ensogo:

the answer to our sweet cravings - Loacker, Kinder Joy, TicTac and Nutella

stock up on pantry supplies - UFC, White King, Jufran, Del Monte, Datu Puti

giving in to these munchies - Cheetos, Lay's, Doritos, Ruffles, Nissin Cup Noodles, Tostitos, Skyflakes and a lot more

So, if you're shopping today or tomorrow, October 27, you can even save more. It's valid on all deals with a minimum purchase of Php 2000.
Use the Promo Code: SAVE50 to get Php 250 off on your purchase

And, don't forget to download their Mobile App to get more amazing deals and be updated with their Flash Sales!

Hopefully, I'll always have the best grocery shopping experience from Ensogo.

Happy shopping everyone!

Best Buffet Restaurant Deals

All You Can Eat! So who doesn't love that?

Dining at buffet restaurants are always "sulit." With all those overflowing food, unlimited beverages and satisfying dessert choices, those buffet restaurants are the way to go.

It's great that Ensogo Philippines offers great buffet deals that won't hurt our wallets. Yes, I always check Ensogo deals as it always give me the best value of money.

If you're looking for the best and sulit, all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant, make sure to consider Dad's World Buffet, The Food Club or Four Seasons Buffet & Hotpot by Vikings.

Four Seasons Buffet & Hotpot by Vikings

My Choice: Weekday Lunch Buffet for 4 Persons for P2225 (valued at P2889.60)

This Hotpot and Buffet with Unlimited Drinks is where you can enjoy the menu from Vikings Luxury Buffet and from Four Seasons Buffet & Shabu Shabu by Vikings. Stations in their buffet line includes carving station, pasta station, meat, seafood, Japanese, Western, Chinese, etc.

Branch: Manhattan Parkview, Araneta Center

Dads World Buffet Weekday Dinner Buffet

My choice - Deal 3: 6 Persons for P4074 (valued at P5328)

This is where you can enjoy the world’s most popular cuisines from Asia, North America, South America and Europe. Also comes with Unlimited Drinks.

Redeemable in 5 branches: EDSA, Padre Faura, West Avenue, SM Megamall and Glorietta III

The Food Club Weekend Lunch OR Dinner Buffet

My choice - Deal 2: Weekend Lunch OR Dinner Buffet with Unlimited Drinks for 6 Persons for P3594 (valued at P5589)

It's where you can indulge in scrumptious meals and selections from their fresh seafoods, sushi bar,  tea cart and unlimited drinks.

Branch: Bluebaywalk, President Diosdado Macapagal Ave. cor Edsa, Pasay City


Now we can splurge on an eat-all-you-can spree with our family or friends to celebrate or just whenever we want it.

So, which would you consider for your next cheat day? But remember, as with all promos - pay attention to the fine print.

AjiPanda™: Your Kitchen BFF

Meet AjiPanda™ - your kitchen Best Friend!

[Feature] AjiPanda™ is a cute panda icon that conveys someone shy, caring, happy and loyal. It personifies how a humble pack or bottle of AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning fills the role of “Your Best Friend in the Kitchen” by offering an ever-reliable way of bringing out the natural goodness of food.

Ajinomoto’s new campaign, which also features teen queen Kathryn Bernardo, presents the benefits of its dependable brand of seasoning to a new generation of cooks and food lovers.

AJI-NO-MOTO® comes from sugar cane, corn or cassava and is manufactured through the natural process of fermentation. No worries, because it is safe, convenient and effective in making food taste delicious.

This is because it is simply free glutamate, the most common among amino acids (the building blocks of protein). It provides the taste of umami to food in the same way that sugar adds sweet taste or salt adds salty taste to food.

+ Essence of Umami
Umami, is the fifth basic taste alongside sweet, sour, bitter, and salty. It is the savory, rich and full taste we often experience in meat, seafood, cheese, tomatoes and mushrooms.

Consider the delightful composition of chicken, green papaya and malunggay in tinola or the medley of cheese, ham, pepperoni, tomatoes, green and red bell peppers on top of a pizza. The combinations and layers of these glutamate-rich ingredients make dishes very delicious and enjoyable.

Remember that AjiPanda™, your best friend in the kitchen, will help work wonders in your cooking so that you can share many happy meals with your family. For healthy and delicious recipers, visit http://www.ajinomoto.com.ph/AjiPanda.


About Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC)

APC is an affiliate of Tokyo-based Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Established in 1958, APC lives by its promise to provide consumers products that will always give the delicious taste to healthy and nutritious meals as embodied in APC’s slogan Ajinomoto® “Eat Well, Live Well.®” APC’s complete line of quality food and seasoning products are produced by international affiliates and local toll manufacturers using Ajinomoto’s license, quality standards and technological expertise. APC’s products include AJINO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning, Ajinomoto® Brand Ginisa Flavor Seasoning Mix, Ajinomoto® Brand Chicken Powder, PORKSAVOR® All-in-One Seasoning Mix, CRISPY FRY® Breading Mix, CRISPY FRY® Seasoned Crumbs, TASTY BOY® All Purpose Breading Mix, AJI-SHIO® Seasoning Mix, Ajinomoto® Brand Sinigang and “amino Fres-C” Instant Drink Mix.

Bring home Rustan's Supermarket Goodness Gang plush toys

we want these plush toys :)

These plush toys are so adorable! We're seeing these healthy and cute bunch in Rustan's Supermarket everytime we do our weekend grocery shopping.
They are the 8 Superfoodz stars - foods that have high nutritional values and rich antioxidant, vitamins, and minerals. I think this is a good way to remind kids (and adults) that healthy eating and good nutrition is very important.

My kids want to have one of these Superfoodz stars! They want to bring home Max the Mighty Mushroom first.

So far, we've already earned 22 stickers in our collector's card (so, 28 stickers more to get a plush toy for Free!).

stickers

How to earn stickers and get a plush toy?

• Every P300.00 single receipt purchase entitles the customer to one sticker
• Get extra sticker for every P100.00 worth on sponsored items
• Get the plush toy for FREE with 50 stickers
• Buy at Php 299.00 with 25 stickers earned

how to collect?

Choose from:

• Max the Mighty Mushroom
• Pippa the Playful Pepper
• Alex the Action Apple
• Fiona the Fantastic Fig
• Olivia the Outgoing Orange
• Thomas the Trusted Tomato
• Patrick the Powerful Pea
• Billy the Brilliant Blueberry

If you want these plush toys too, start collecting those stickers now! Do your grocery shopping at any Rustan's Supermarket and Marketplace by Rustan's. This promo is until November 30, 2015. Visit the website for more details.

Dimsum cravings quick fix

Seeing these Ensogo Philippines Wan Chai Tea House deals make me want to eat dimsum now!

A Siomai Pack of 60 Pieces for only Php 130 sounds like a good deal.

Wan Chai Tea House Japanese Siomai

I can just keep these siomai packs in the freezer, then steam or fry it. For my kids, this would be a great after-school snack . We'll just dip these in soy sauce with chili flakes, and prepare overflowing hot tea... merienda-time hunger satisfied!

So there! Since this is value for money siomai fix, I got pork and beef siomai packs!

Well, sometimes you really just have to give into your food cravings, right?

my Ensogo voucher is ready! :)

Siopao and dumplings pack are also available. The Asado siopao, Bola-bola siopao and Shark's fin looks tempting. Maybe I can give them a try too. (Ok, maybe soon... if they are still available).

#‎WanChaiTeaHouseBinondo‬

Wan Chai Tea House has 4 branches and I choose to redeem my vouchers in the branch nearest my husband's workplace. I just hope that my hubby won't have any problem picking these up in their Binondo branch.

Craving for Chinese dimsum? These dimsum packs from Wan Chai Tea House will surely keep you satisfied and give your Chinese food cravings a quick fix.

Krispy Kreme box for P1.98

Glazed madness overload! :)

I got three boxes of Krispy Kreme Original Glazed doughnuts for only P 1.98 each! This is from Citibank credit card's Secret Sale promo.

I'll be claiming two more boxes tomorrow.

This previous Secret Sale promo is for select Citibank cardholders who have spent a minimum single-receipt retail transaction of P2,000 during the spend period (March to June 2015).

And, there's another Krispy Kreme treat for Citi Core Platinum Visa, Gold, Classic and Rewards Principal Cardholders.

If you buy six Original Glazed doughnuts with your Citi Rewards Points, you'll get six additional doughnuts for FREE. Sweet enough right? Promo period is from June 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015 at participating Krispy Kreme branches. Check complete details here.

It's really great to Celebrate with Citibank's Best Deals!

Ensogo food vouchers: wallet and tummy happy

Ensogo is my most trusted deal site. I always have pleasant experience with Ensogo - from online buying to receiving the products and using the dining coupons.

My best voucher purchases (and my favorites too) are the food vouchers and products with free delivery offerings.

enjoying our Dairy Queen blizzards and Johnny Rockets burger, fries, etc.

Since my family is always out during weekends, I have to find ways to save. Buying food vouchers definitely helps.

I check the branches where I can avail the promo - hoping the Shangri-La Mall is on the list. If not, The Portal Greenfield District and SM Megamall branches are good as well.

I recently purchased Dairy Queen Ensogo vouchers. My kids' favorite weekend treat! Since we frequent Dairy Queen The Portal Greenfield District, that's where we would be enjoying our blizzards. Can't wait!

And, here are other Ensogo deals I planned to purchase.

Figaro's P200-worth of Gift Certificate valid on Selected Food and Drinks (for only P130) -

Figaro branch in Shangri-La Plaza is so near my daughter's ballet school. No wonder my daughter asks for Figaro all the time. I'll grab this voucher to avail their frost, sandwich and pizza.

Pizza Hut's P500-worth of Gift Certificate valid on Food and Drinks (for only P350) -

How can I resist not buying this voucher? Pizza hut pizza is all about happiness - our comfort food!

Johnny Rockets' P500-worth Gift Certificate valid on Food and Drinks (for only P350) -

Let the good times roll! Time for their juicy burgers, fries and milkshake! Love the classic All-American ambiance of the place.

Good that Ensogo brought these vouchers back. My previous experiences in these restaurants using Ensogo vouchers have all been pleasant.

So if you want the best restaurant deals and product deals, head on over to Ensogo Philippines.

Nutrition Month Celebration

Every month of July, schools celebrate Nutrition Month. Some do it with Nutrition month costumes, poster and slogan making contests, essay writing contests, parades, declamation pieces and other activities.

In my kids' school, they celebrated last year's Nutrition Month this way (ok, I should have posted this last year). Anyway, here it is.

Each grade level were assigned with a food booth - rice, chicken, fish, pork, fruits, vegetables, beef, fruit juice, healthy snacks, etc.

our Hawaiian rice for my daughter's Rice booth

The booths were decorated and filled with food according to their "assigned food." I just like this idea!

get your fresh fruit juices here

want some fruits for dessert?

brighten your day with a healthy snack

The students got to visit each booth and taste what they want.

bagoong rice, Hawaiian rice or garlic rice

fresh mango juice for me please

The middle and higher grade levels had a cooking demo. While the little ones wore headdresses and stick fruits or veggies in their shirts.

remember - pork is a source of iron and protein

we're ready to cook the fish!

Through this, the students become aware with the importance of having good nutrition like - eating the right amount of food, adding fruits and veggies in their diet, and a lot more.

enjoying our healthy snacks

This 2015, Nutrition Month's theme is "Timbang iwasto sa tamang nutrisyon at ehersisyo!" No idea yet what their school activities would be.

Still, we should always make it a point to give our kids the right nutrition every day, right?

Need a costume for your kids or other activities for Nutrition month? Check out my son's cabbage headdress and my niece's fruit hat to give you some ideas.

Chilling out with Dairy Queen Blizzard

Weekends with my kids will always be the best! I love treating them to something cool and sweet, for they deserve to have it.

Well, a Dairy Queen ice cream treat is what my kids always want to grab.

It's always a delight seeing my son get excited whenever he receive his Blizzard upside down. He enjoys seeing that "defying-gravity-moment."

chilling out at DQ Greenfield - Portal

They ordered their fave Oreo blizzard (regular size for my daughter) and Chocolate Kitkat (medium size for my son).

Dairy Queen always satisfy our dessert cravings. I have a sweet tooth. No wonder my kids do too.

happiness in a sweet cup

bonding over blizzard

#‎DairyQueenPH‬ Fun EveryDairy

We'll surely have fun "every dairy" at DQ.

Hopefully, we won't get to miss their latest Lotus Speculoos Blizzard.

Pizza Hut Hand Stretched Pizza

Pizza Hut #StretchPa more!

We love pizza! It's part of our family celebrations, weekend merienda or during those just-because-we-love-to-eat-pizza days. Since my daughter wants pizza for her 11th birthday merienda treat, I ordered online via www.pizzahut.com.ph.

Their Hot Deals - 2 Family Pizzas for Php 499 (no delivery charge) is definitely worth trying.

Since 2 boxes are not enough for all of us, I got 2 sets of Pizza Hut's Hand Stretched Pizza.

happy birthday girl :)

She choose Hawaiian Supreme with Toasted Parmesan glaze  and Cheesy Pepperoni with Toasted Cheddar glaze.  Plus 2 Pan Pizzas - Supreme and 3 Cheese.

That's a total of four boxes to celebrate her birthday merienda treat!

Hawaiian Supreme with Toasted Parmesan glaze

Cheesy Pepperoni with Toasted Cheddar glaze

Online ordering is just easy. I even paid thru credit card without any hassle. Best thing is, we receive our pizzas just in time... that's "On-Time Guaranteed!"

We enjoyed this latest crust innovation. It has thinner crust than the stuffed pizzas. It's good to eat everything and not throw away the crust.

It has a chewy yet slight crisp texture. I also love the sharp taste of cheese.

Definitely a must-try!

You can mix and match the pizza flavors and glazes:

Choose your Flavor: Supreme, Hawaiian Supreme, 3-Cheese, Cheesy Pepperoni, or Cheeseburger
Glaze: Toasted Cheddar, Toasted Parmesan, Garlic Parmesan Butter, Honey Crunch

Pizza Hut New Hand Stretched Pizza
For pizza delivery, call 911-11-11 or order online via www.pizzahut.com.ph.

Morelli's Gelato happiness overload

Morelli's Gelato Caffe Shangri-La Plaza Mall

We usually pass through Morelli's Gelato Shangri-La Plaza during weekends. Looking at their selections of gelato through the glass display counter is already a feast for the eyes.

This artisan gelato is something we should experience!

The hardest part is choosing which gelato flavor to try first.

what's you favorite flavor?

After the taste test, we choose the regular classic flavors - Chocolate, Strawberry, Coffee and Hazelnut. We'll try gelato combinations soon.

we love gelato! :)

Getting 2 scoops per cup that's good for sharing.

Our ultimate weekend treat.

all mine! :)

great place to hang-out 

Wow, this is indeed the best the gelato we've tasted. Love its soft, lighter feel, and fresher flavorful taste!

#Gelato
Gelato is "frozen" in Italian. It uses milk, but has lesser fat than ice cream.

Morelli's Gelato is made fresh everyday. They have interesting and quirky flavors plus lots of menu choices such as sundaes, savory dishes, salads, sandwiches, etc.

Gelato price
1 scoop = Php 120
2 scoops = Php 170
3 scoops = Php 210

Check their menu.



Summer is the best time to get your favorite gelato scoops, but of course, we can indulge in this all year long!

Time for another delicious gelato experience!

Morelli's Gelato Caffe
Mid-Level 2/3 Shangri-La Plaza East Wing