FOOD
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Winter at Starbucks: Level Up Your Rituals, One Sip at a Time
Hello, Starbucks lovers! The holidays may be over, but Starbucks is here to make sure the new year starts fantastic with every sip and bite. From January 13 to February 17, they are bringing the ultimate winter glow-up with new drinks, food, and merchandise. Now let me spill the tea (or matcha, if you will) and explain why you must visit Starbucks ASAP. STARBUCKS® WINTER BEVERAGES Also available via GrabFood, foodpanda, and Pick.A.Roo (prices will vary). Creamy Pure Matcha Latte The Creamy Pure Matcha Latte will be a pure delight to matcha fans like myself because it is not your regular matcha latte. This baby is topped with mascarpone cream…
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GrabFood FanFaves 2024 is LIVE: Celebrate the Nation’s Culinary Favorites with New Categories!
Grab is excited to announce the return of GrabFood FanFaves 2024, an annual campaign celebrating the most loved food items by Filipino foodies. This year, the event introduces new categories, including Top Asian, Filipino, and Dessert Options, allowing fans to vote for their favorites until September 12, 2024, by ordering from participating merchants. “GrabFood FanFaves is more than just a campaign; it’s a celebration of the diverse Philippine culinary scene. From international cuisines to our cherished local eateries, we honor them all. These gastronomic gems have created countless Filipino memories, and we’re proud to have GrabFood as a conduit for food enthusiasts to explore our rich food culture,” said Greg…
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11+ Incredible Eats You Must Experience in Metro Manila
Beware! This blog post contains images that may induce hunger, unanticipated cravings, drooling, or immense longing for something not within your vicinity. It’s an extension of my previous post, Everything I Did on My Weekend in Manila: Nightlife Edition. Whether you’re in the mood for traditional Filipino dishes, international restaurants, or trendy fusion cuisine, the Philippine capital has something to satisfy every craving. When visiting the Manila, the incredible local food is one of the best parts of the experience. I highly recommend staying at Red Planet Makati Avenue near the airports and the heart of Metro Manila’s nightlife and culinary haven. In my humble opinion, the restaurants I feature…
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Davao Restaurants Offering Up to 50% Daily on Foodpanda
Hello, Davaoeños! Our city is now considered as one of the foodie-rich cities in the Philippines. With the unending string of local restaurants in the metro, there’s no way we can check out all of them, perhaps even in our lifetimes. Hence, we should choose not just the best, but those with the amazing deals! Well I’m here to give you a list of the Davao-based restaurants that are offering the best food at huge discounts. foodpanda is here, you won’t have to worry about the quality because the delivery app ensures us that despite all the discounts, the food remains top-quality, with huge servings. Let’s run them down now.…
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Life Update: Busy, but Red Ribbon Made My Days Extra Sweet
Hello, everyone! So just a bit of life update. Our company is growing rapidly, and there are a lot of things going on—new teams, projects partners, distributors, which meant a lot of new content. Being one of the writers and the main editor, the past few weeks have been hectic. Although I manage to keep my work-life balance, sometimes, I would need a bit of a boost in my life. Apart from entertainment, I have to give time for my family, my cat, my friends, and while I’m not currently in a relationship, I crave for something sweet, especially after a long day at work. Well, I was so delighted…
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Enjoy a No Sweat Summer in Davao City with Grab
Davao City Summer? More like SIZZLE City! Can we all agree that this summer is turning up the heat to a whole new level? Davao City will be practically sizzling at 40°C by the end of April! But fear not—Grab has our backs, ready to rescue us from turning into human popsicles under the scorching sun. So imagine you’re out and about, trying to enjoy your summer vibes, but the heat is relentless. Well, Grab is here to sprinkle some chill into your summer adventures, making sure you can create those special memories without feeling like you’re melting away. Recently, Grab threw an epic event at Abreeza Mall in Davao…
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Indulge in Sweet Bliss: Red Ribbon’s Irresistible Round Dedication Cakes
We’re still in the first quarter of 2024, and that means it’s time to sprinkle some magic into your celebrations Whether you’re throwing a big bash or just want to jazz up a cozy get-together, Red Ribbon’s got your back with their brand-spankin’ new Round Dedication Cakes. Now, what’s the scoop on these fab new cakes? These Round Dedication Cakes are sleek, classy, and downright irresistible. They’re the kind of cakes that make you do a happy dance just looking at them. Red Ribbon sent us two cakes in time for Valentine’s season, which made us three Marias (me, my mom, and my sister) happy and in love despite not…
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URC Appreciation Post: Some of My Fave Snacks from the Company
The Philippines has one of the best snacks in the world. I’m not only being biased because, according to my Korean students, Pinoy snacks are much better than theirs, and they always crave them, especially Chippy, Hello, Cloud 9, Mr. Chips, Tostillas, Presto, and Nova. I’ve been snacking on these delights since I was a kid, and they’ve been my family’s favorites, but I didn’t know until the 2010s that they all come from the same company: Universal Robina Corporation (URC). This blog post is a URC appreciation post. I’ve been devouring products from the brand, so it’s time to thank them by featuring some of them on my blog.…
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My Favorite Treats: Lola Abon’s Original Durian Candy
The “King of fruits,” Durian, is something that stirs up discussions, especially during Davao City festivities. Opinions vary when it comes to describing it. Many would say they love it, while many would despise it, even though they haven’t tried it, perhaps almost always because of its foul smell. Indeed, the fruit elicits a lot of strong reactions from natives and visitors alike. While many people hate durian and would not even try it, I find that they would always have a disclaimer. “I don’t eat durian, but I love durian candy, particularly Lola Abon’s.” Upon hearing that, I understood because, as a child, I wouldn’t ever eat durian, but…