Filed under: blogger events, freebies & contests, glorious food | Tags: 7-eleven big bite match, tom goose gilbert
upper-left: big bite pack; lower-left: 7-11 slurpee; right: tom "goose" gilbert of the association of independent competitive eaters
7-11’s Big Bite Match Hotdog Eating Challenge is open to all 7-Eleven Filipino patrons and hotdog lovers. Dubbed as one of the biggest and widest gastronomic competitions ever assembled in the country to date.
top-right: joy with suzi abrera; lower-left: tom "goose" gilbert with joy; lower-right: local channels interview tom goose gilbert
Until August 15, Filipino eating machines can go to the nearest 7-Eleven store in their area and avail of the Big Bite pack that contains five hotdog sandwiches of their choice and one Big Gulp. To start the journey to hotdog munching supremacy, participants should finish the five sandwiches in the shortest time possible. The fastest eaters from 7-Eleven stores nationwide will compete in a grand culminating event where only one will be proclaimed champion and will receive Php 500,000 in cash.
Filed under: glorious food, travel & living | Tags: healthy juices, juice recipe boost system
It’s been months since i started drinking healthy juices (combos) on a daily basis. Got this recipe from my Mom which she snipped out of an article from Philippine Panorama. Just want to share it with you, hope you find this one useful.
Carrot + Ginger + Apple
Boosts and cleanses our system. Take 1 Washington apple, 2 medium sized carrots, and ginger (thumb size) and place them on your juicer. Drink immediately.
Apple + Cucumber + Celery
Prevents cancer, reduce cholesterol, and eliminate stomach upset and headache. Take 1 Washington apple, 1 large size cucumber, and whole stalk of celery from the fridge and place them on your juicer. Should make one full glass. Drink immediately.
Tomato + Carrot + Apple
Improves skin complexion and eliminate bad breath. Take 1 Large Tomato, 2 medium size carrots, and 1 Washington apple from your refrigerator. Throw this on your juicer. Drink immediately.
Bitter gourd + Apple + Milk (Fresh milk)
Avoids bad breath and reduce internal body heat. This is not for the faint of heart, if you can’t tolerate the taste of bitter gourd, i suggest you skip this one.
Orange + Ginger + Cucumber
Improves skin texture and moisture and reduce body heat. Take 1 Large Orange, 1 Large Cucumber, and Ginger (thumb size). Place it in your juicer and drink immediately.
Pineapple + Apple + Watermelon
To dispel excess salts, nourishes the bladder and kidney.
Apple + Cucumber + Kiwi
To improve skin complexion.
Pear & Banana
Regulates sugar content.
Carrot + Apple + Pear + Mango (ripe)
Clears body heat, counteracts toxicity, decreases blood pressure and fights oxidization.
Honeydew + Grape + Watermelon + Milk
Rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin B2 that increase cell activity and strengthen body immunity.
Papaya + Pineapple + Milk
Rich in vitamin C, E, Iron. Improves skin complexion and metabolism.
Banana + Pineapple + Milk
Prevents constipation.
Try these combinations at home. Go ahead, juice it!
Filed under: awareness and causes, daily discoveries, glorious food | Tags: earth day, starbucks
Bring your own Tumbler or Mug today at any Starbucks store in the Philippines and they’ll take P40 off your beverage. Even better, head to any Starbucks branch again tomorrow and use your Tumbler/Mug, you’ll get another 40 pesos off!
This promo symbolizes Starbucks’ ongoing commitment to the coffee community and environmental sustainability. Now if you’ll excuse me, i have an appointment to help save Earth by getting myself a hot, steamy cup of Starbucks coffee!
Filed under: blogger events, glorious food | Tags: crepes & cream, savory crepes
Crepes & Cream spins sweet and savoury creations
Crepes & Cream is a modern and trendy cafe that serves a wide choice of cleverly crafted savory and sweet crepe creations that range from a good mix of Asian and Western taste. It allows people on the go to experience an ingenious way of eating crepe as a quick and easy meal.
bottom left: that's me making a mess in the Crepes & Cream kitchen!
The centerpiece of this Singaporean franchise is the two crepe-making stations. This is where specialists spin the crepes in front of the customers. There are over 30 types of crepe creations that are prepared fresh upon order.
Savory crepes that are tummy fillers by themselves include Pork Floss Cheesy Omelete, Smoked Salmon and Kani Mango. The classic combination of Mushroom Ham is made special with mozzarella cheese, crunchy lettuce and mushroom sauce.
For vegetarians and weight watchers, there is the Veggie Crepe made up of sauteed mushroom, fresh lettuce, and juicy tomatoes.
As a meal capper, tempting chocolate, fresh fruits and luscious ice cream are wrapped in crepe for delectable delights like Carribean Cruise, Hazelnut Banana Chocolate and Cuppuchoco.
The Crazy for Strawberries is a combination of delectable strawberry ice-cream, loads of fresh strawberry cubes and strawberry chocolate chips in a sweet crepe. To complete the overload, it is topped with almond flakes, whipped cream and drizzled with strawberry sauce. Also available are popular cheesecake flavors like strawberry, mango, blueberry and oreo. Cubes of real cake are folded in with vanilla ice cream and topped with almond flakes.
Crepes & Cream also offers Javapalooza, creamy blended drinks in tempting flavors: vanilla banana, cappucino, choco mocha, strawberry, and creme brulee.
Crepes & Cream is located at The Podium, Ortigas; Crescent West Park, Fort/MOA; Power Plant Mall, Rockwell; SM Megamall and Pampanga; Robinsons Midtown, Ermita.
Filed under: blogger events, glorious food | Tags: bubba gump trinoma, dynamite shrimp, forrest gump visits manila, steve webber, that chocolate thing
At twelve noon, a man dressed in plaid shirt, white suit, and sneakers entered the Bubba Gump restaurant. Hey, it’s Forrest Gump! No, not Tom Hanks, silly. I said, it’s Forrest Gump!!!
Forrest Gump, portrayed by Steve Webber, arrived in Manila to help promote the exciting new dishes and to kick off the first year anniversary celebration of Bubba Gump Trinoma. A throng of bloggers were treated to a hearty lunch consisting of appetizers called “Dynamite Shrimp”, grilled shrimp salad with garlic-cilantro dressing, spicy jambalaya pasta, mashed potatoes, corn on cob, fried chicken, and a dessert called “That Chocolate Thing.”
left: grilled shrimp salad; right: spicy jambalaya pasta
Shrimps. Care for more shrimps? Ah yes, with those lovely gargantuan shrimps calling our names, we couldn’t help but line up for seconds. Just imagine how i managed to sneak a couple more of those babies on my plate. Ok, ok. I have anti-histamine on hand, just in case. This girl is armed and ready!
Forty five minutes, and several plates later. Fellow bloggers, namely, Shari, Janine, Junel, and Robby shared a serving of “That Chocolate Thing” with me. What’s that chocolate thing, you ask? Well, it’s flourless chocolate cake, topped with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and drizzled with raspberry sauce. Pure yumminess! Once you taste it you’ll forget its name, heck, you’ll even forget yours!
that chocolate thing
Perhaps Shari had too much of that pure yummy goodness that she temporarily lost it and forgot that the suitcase she was carrying was actually not hers. Good thing Forrest Gump aka Steve Webber noticed her, before she could dash out the door with his suitcase. Haha. We all had a good laugh at that.
To show that Forrest was a good sport, he gave the bloggers time for some photo op with his suitcase. Yes, he’s definitely kind just like in the movie. As for his suitcase, well it became an instant hit with the bloggers. And that’s all i have to say about that!
left: junel and shari; right (top): my shoes, my feet, my concept; (bottom): forrest gump's suitcase
left: shari and forrest gump; right (top): bloggers at bubba gump trinoma; (bottom): forrest gump aka steve webber
