The Ajinomoto® Umami Culinary Challenge Year 7

For all aspiring chefs out there, here's the event you have been waiting for. From the Press Release Kit: The 7th year of the Ajinomoto® Umami Culinary Challenge (UCC) proves to be even more exciting as it gathers 55 schools and universities from NCR, Ilocos, Bicol, Central and Southern Luzon and regional winners from Visayas and Mindanao. The nation’s best culinary teams will showcase their culinary prowess on Saturday, January 30, 2016 from 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM at the Philippine Trade and Training Center, Manila. The Ajinomoto® UCC is an inter-school culinary competition where foodies and culinary enthusiasts meet with a common dedication to unite taste and health in food preparations. UCC is part of Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation’s advocacy to promote the benefit of umami taste in preparing deliciously nourishing recipes. Through its food brand slogan “Eat Well, Live Well.®”, Ajinomoto hopes that future chefs and nutrition professionals...

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Wish I May by Matthew Andrei

Pang pa-good vibes lang. Sharing this video of our son singing Wish I May by Alden Richards. Please don't mind Daddy A at the background, hehe. In fairness, memorized na ni bulilit ang kanta. Konting practice pa. Nagpapabili pa nga sya ng tunay na microphone. O Daddy ha, alam na. We need to support our son, our future singer. Haha! Have a great week everyone...

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Starting Right with Fitness Gears only at #loveSnR

Getting fit is one of my goals for this year. It's been my yearly goals and little by little I am getting there. Honestly, Daddy and I are struggling to lose weight. We have tried several kinds of diets already that just resulted to yo-yo effect on us. We will lose weight then gain weight 2 times pa na ng lose namin. Kasi naman we have a stressful work and ang sarap ikain ng stress hindi ba? And as you all know, the Chemist Dad loves to cook. O e paano naman kami papayat nyan, haha! Okay, I should stop justifying our failure to get into shape and our ideal weights. I know I must take this getting fit goal seriously because health is wealth. Agree kayo? Living a healthy lifestyle is the key. Bawas na muna ang pagkain sa fast foods and avoid eating junk foods. Also, Daddy and I eat less rice now. Then we regularly drink green tea and take in more fiber from fruits and vegetables.  Aside from eating right, I already started with Zumba exercise every morning with...

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On Fashion and Style: I Choose Comfort

If you notice, I don't post any OOTD here. Besides having a daily uniform, my usual attire is just shirt+jeans+flat shoes. Also, I only shop for clothes when I needed it or when my old clothes won't fit me anymore. In short, I am not a fashionista. As I already mentioned, I always prefer the most comfortable attire, that is shirt+jeans, like this short sleeve gray baseball tee paired with jeans. photo source Or when I need to be a little more than shirt+jeans, I go for attire like this - a blouse paired with a faux leather leggings. photo source But just like any other woman, I sometimes want to dress up like this - a vintage black and pink floral design and quarter sleeves dress. photo source I just wish I am skinnier, haha! Anyway, I can still wear a dress like this even I am not skinny. photo source I love this burgundy and white stripes, maxi length and long sleeves dress that is perfect for cold weather. For hot weather like...

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5 Natural Home Remedies for Acne and Pimples

Lately I am experiencing pimples breakout especially before my period comes. It must be due to hormonal change and/or because of stress and sleep deprivation. Look how unpleasant it can be. Acne or pimples is a common skin problem affecting people of all ages. Anyone can suffer from this but acne or pimples is most common among teenagers because of the increased level of hormones in their bodies. Apart from hormonal changes, sleep deprivation, too much stress and unhealthy diet can also cause acne or pimple breakouts. Aside from it's not pleasant to look at, it can sometimes be painful because of swelling due to bacterial infection. Whenever I have breakouts, I always opt to use my tried and tested natural home remedies for acne and pimples. Apple Cider Vinegar Toner Apple cider vinegar toner is always my first aid when I am having pimple breakout. The antibacterial properties of apple cider cider help keep acne under control. The malic and lactic acids found in...

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Wordless Wednesday: The Source of Our Joy

I am not feeling well today. But when I look at this photo of our #pabebe boy, I feel better. Truly, our children are our source of joy and strength. Just a simple smile can make everything better, a lot better actually. Happy Wednesday...

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Our Favorite Human Heart Nature Products

As a mom, I always prefer products that are made from natural ingredients. Nakakabawas pangamba when you know that your family is using products that are safe and have no harmful chemicals. So when we got a chance to be a Human Heart Nature dealer, ay super happy ako. From then on, we are using Human Heart Nature products and these are our favorites! Our Favorite Human Heart Nature Products Let me start with this Bug Shield DEET-Free Lotion. Human Heart Nature Bug Shield DEET-Free Lotion Our son uses this everyday. You know naman dengue mosquitoes are everywhere kaya it's better na protected ang ating mga chikiting and even us. It's main ingredient is citronella, which is an insect repellent, and it has no DEET so safe for kids. It's lighter and non-sticky with sunflower oil and eucalyptus oil pa for added protection and better smell. Next naman this Kids Natural Shampoo and Body Wash. Human Heart Nature Kids Natural Shampoo and Body Wash This shampoo has been our...

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Monday Inspiration: A Reminder to My Self as A Mom

Every morning my husband and I wake up early. We cook our breakfast and lunch, eat our breakfast then take a bath and prepare to go to work after. That's always our morning scenario every day when there's work. Kelangan mabilis kumilos, kelangan planado na lahat ng lulutuin. Lucky that my husband is good at the kitchen. Masipag pa sa akin at madalas nauuna pang bumangon sa akin. I always wish sana sa bahay na lang ako so we don't need to rush in the morning. Especially now, my son say what he feels already. This morning nga, while I am dressing him up for school, he innocently said, "ang sarap po pag may magulang na nagbibihis sa akin." Grabe tagos sa dibdib! Last week lang he asked me when will my work end so he will a mother to fetch him from school. Even how independent he is, I know he's sometimes envious at his classmates who have their moms always around.  If only he hears how I pray hard for this every night. How I always feel guilty whenever we have failed promises,...

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My Realizations From The Year That Was, 2015

2015 has been a very challenging for us. It was a tough year, financially, physically and emotionally, for us a family. But 2015 was a year when God showed me how blessed I am. God also made me realized and learned lessons the hardest way. But it's all worth because that made me a better me, a much better me. Now let me share with you my realizations from the year that was. A mother has the power to bring peace inside the family. This year, our family's relationship has been put into a test. The conflict between me and my brother started in 2014 after he had dragged us to his financial problem. But we are very lucky because we still have our mother. She has the power to bring peace between us. I realized that no matter what, family will always be a family. Thanks to our mother. Money is the easiest problem. Maybe some of you will disagree but based on what we have gone through this year, it's the financial problem that was the easiest. Easiest because money can be replaced...

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Celebrating A Memorable New Year with #RedRibbonCelebration Cakes

Happy New Year everyone! How do you celebrate New Year?  We had a simple celebration with our family at home. We had barbeque, salad, lasagna and sweets like bibingka and cake, and lots of round fruits and chocolates. It has been our tradition kasi na maghanda ng sweets like chocolates and cakes. Good thing Daddy knows how to bake na. But even if before we really bought cakes from our favorite bakeshop, Red Ribbon! From the Press Release Kit: Welcoming the new year is one tradition that is observed all over the world.  It is an occasion usually marked by festivities and warm, loving family get-togethers that not only remind everyone of the promises of the coming year but more importantly, bring people closer.  It is a time when social and familial bonds are renewed as a new year is ushered in. It is a time when we all look towards the future as we prepare lists of resolutions with the intent of being better people.  It is also a time when we...

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