Month: July 2017

  • Spatzle Chixday Friday Review – Only P39/pc Chicken!

    Spatzle Chixday Friday Review – Only P39/pc Chicken!

    I was supposed to go home already Friday afternoon but I felt a bit dizzy from the driving of our shuttle driver. I asked to be dropped off at Shangri-la Mall. Instead of going home, I decided to walk it off and do a bit of window shopping, too! Because, why not? Haha, who am I…

  • Fun, Fun, Fun! Oishi Snacktacular 2017 Happening Until Sunday!

    Fun, Fun, Fun! Oishi Snacktacular 2017 Happening Until Sunday!

    This year’s Oishi Snacktacular opened yesterday at the Festival Mall in Alabang! #GorioPH couldn’t keep us away! There were 5 booths: The very popular Snack Catcher (P200), the Snack Shack (P295), the Cuckoo Blaster (P120), the Make Your Own Snack (P20), and the O’ Twirl (P20). Bring friends, family and kids to the Oishi Snacktacular! We…

  • Discover the World One Drink at a Time with S&R + Members’ Treat SALE March 2018

    Discover the World One Drink at a Time with S&R + Members’ Treat SALE March 2018

    Who would think to buy whisky at S&R? But during my visits the past few months, I’ve been seeing more and more beverages from around the world. ALL THE DRINKS! AT S&R In the past, S&R usually only had an aisle for wine, a few standard party drinks for cocktails and mixers, and just the…

  • UPDATED: Converge Fiber Internet Review: Is it Worth the Switch?

    UPDATED: Converge Fiber Internet Review: Is it Worth the Switch?

    UPDATED 2020 CONVERGE REVIEW HERE: https://www.karenmnl.com/converge-internet-review-2020/ We’re finally on Fiber! Yesterday, installers from Converge ICT came to our house and installed our first ever Fiber Internet connection. We got the P1,500 a month plan that provides unlimited, uncapped internet with speeds of up to 25 Mbps. WHY DID WE TRY CONVERGE? We have been loyal…

  • HSBC Gold Visa: Your New Dining Card + 50% OFF Spiral!

    HSBC Gold Visa: Your New Dining Card + 50% OFF Spiral!

    Love collecting all the credit cards to get all the awesome perks? 😀 I am someone like that, and I have friends like that, too. Whenever we go to a restaurant or go shopping, we always check what perks our credit cards can get us, and we pick the best credit card to use. If…

  • A Night of Flair and Passion at the Origen Flamenco Show

    A Night of Flair and Passion at the Origen Flamenco Show

    Last week, I was invited to watch an exclusive performance of the Origen Flamenco Show. The show was held at the Power Mac Center Spotlight at Circuit Makati. The dance group hails from Spain, and was brought here to the Philippines by Dona Elena, the leading brand of Mediterranean products in the country. It was my first…

  • Salmon Head on Sale? How to Clean & Cook Salmon Head

    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…

  • 1 Hour Only! 50% OFF ALL LIPSTICKS SALE! L’Oreal, Maybelline, Nyx

    1 Hour Only! 50% OFF ALL LIPSTICKS SALE! L’Oreal, Maybelline, Nyx

    TIME TO HOARD LIPSTICKS! Your favorite lipstick brands will be on sale at Lazada for the #LazadaNationalLipstickSale on July 24, 2017! All lipsticks from L’Oreal, Maybelline and Nyx will be up to 50% OFF for the whole day of July 24! This means that some lipstick lines will be 50% OFF, some may be 30%…

  • L’Oreal Pure Clay Mask Launch + Quick Review

    L’Oreal Pure Clay Mask Launch + Quick Review

    The L’Oréal Paris Pure Clay Mask is now available in the Philippines! I love clay masks! They can be messy to take off, but when you feel the difference in your skin, it will be worth it. As the clay dries up on my face, I imagine it soaking up all the oil, deep-seated dirt and…

  • Garlic, Rosemary, Beer and Butter Roasted Magnolia Chicken

    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…

  • Here’s an Easy Way to Enjoy Pepper Steak at Home

    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…

  • Oishi Snacktacular 2017 is Next Week! July 28-30

    Oishi Snacktacular 2017 is Next Week! July 28-30

    This year’s Oishi Snacktacular is happening next week, on July 28 – 30, 2017, Friday to Sunday! It will be at the 2L, Carousel Court, Festival Mall in Alabang, and will be open to the public starting Friday afternoon. OISHI SNACKTACULAR 2017 Oishi Snacktacular is a yearly event, and it’s so much fun! It has…

  • Can LTO Car Registration Be Done Online?

    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,…

  • Cali Kani Pizza! Available for a Limited Time Only at Shakey’s

    Cali Kani Pizza! Available for a Limited Time Only at Shakey’s

      Shakey’s Philippines just launched their latest pizza creation – the Cali Kani Pizza! Fresh from the success of March’s Scallop Primo Pizza, Shakey’s is introducing another yummy pizza this July! CALI KANI PIZZA The Cali Kani Pizza is an East meets West pizza loaded with kani, peaches, cucumber, fish roe and Japanese sesame dressing.…

  • Grande Rice Bran Oil – the Newest, Healthiest Cooking Oil is Here!

    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…