The View from my kitchen window

We just moved to our new apartment and this morning I had a lovely time while cooking...

Look at that marvelous sky.. I haven't been more happy in ages. I guess I could now go back to regular cooking and baking. I have never felt so inspired to work in my kitchen.. 

Thank you Universe 😊 

ROASTERS FOR ALL :MAGNOLIA CHICKEN TIMPLADOS ROASTERS

Special salu-salo and need mo ba ng easy to whip up dish? Ihain na ang timplang bongga with Magnolia Chicken Timplados Ready-to-Cook Roasters Lemon Herb or Smoked Pepper Roast! Kahit anong occasion, swak na swak sya kasi no need to marinate. #Madalicious ihain each time na may craving for roast chicken ang pamilya. Plus, it’s a great food offering too sa mga upcoming get togethers and handa this holiday season.

Other than eating it as is, ang Magnolia Chicken Timplados Roasters ay perfect din for rice and pasta-based dishes, mga casseroles, filling ng pot pies, pang soups, salads and sandwiches. Daming recipe ideas!

Magnolia Chicken Timplados Roasters is juicy #PambansangManok infused with herbs and fresh flavors, para sa homestyle celebrations ng buong family. Each Magnolia Chicken Timplados Roasters is made from fresh chicken, raised in stress-free environments and packed at its peak of freshness in Selyado Sigurado packs. 'Yan ang Alagang Magnolia!

Kaya ano pa hinihintay niyo? I-level up na ang roast chicken handa with Magnolia Chicken Timplados Roasters. Make it a special salu-salo.

Cooking Instructions:

Thaw chicken overnight. Preheat oven or turbo broiler at 220◦C for 15 minutes. Place chicken breast-side up in a baking tray and cook for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until fully cooked. Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Available in Magnolia Chicken Stations or shop online via San Miguel Mart.

Be the Best Gift Giver Ever forthe Holidays with this one-stop shopWith Avon, finding the perfect gifts this Holiday season has never been this easy!

Manila, Philippines – With Christmas lists growing longer every year, it’s easier to just buy one generic item in bulk and hope that everyone likes the same thing.

But the most thoughtful gifts are often tailored for the receiver. Fortunately, there’s a shop that can help you pick specific gifts for each person you love! Avonshop.ph offers a wide selection of gifts that you can grab, wrap, and send to just about everyone, from the homebodies to the aesthetic kweens.

Know someone that smells their best wherever they go? Avon has Fragrance Giftsets for Him and for Her like Black Suede and Imari Seduction that reel in the senses. Each kit includes three products for daily use helping them exude confidence with every spray.

If your loved one likes to pamper themselves, the Planet Spa by Avon might just be the perfect gift! The Planet Spa Mediterranean Olive Oil Body Scrub and Body Moisturizer will help them exfoliate and unwind with ease. Add the Planet Spa Hand Cream and Body Balm for good measure and see them light up for the season.

If they’re skin-thusiasts who spend a lot of time on skincare, then the Anew Mini Kits will be a perfect addition to their routine! Give them the glow-up they deserve with the Radiant & Luminous Skin Regimen or the Plumper and Youthful Looking Skin Regimen—each complete with a travel-size Serum and Day and Night creams.

Got a homebody friend who loves turning their space into a sanctuary? Avon Home Scents can definitely add to their home’s tranquility and give a calming scent-sation all day. Choose the Aroma Diffuser with a beautiful color-changing design and soothing fragrance oils or indulge their senses with Reed Diffusers, which also come in a luxurious gift box that matches the equally luxurious scents.

Do they like expressing themselves through the art of makeup? Make this season more colorful for both of you and check out the Power Stay High Voltage Spark Liquid Lip with long-lasting glittery color payoff, perfect for this year’s Holiday parties. But if they want their eyes to do the talking, then the Avon Wonderland Eye Palette offers 9 rich and intense shades that blend seamlessly for an alluring look.

What’s a holiday look if not complete with the right accessories to go with it? With Avon, you can find a variety of jewelry, watches, and other accessories that can complete your loved one’s look in time for the holidays—like the Merrymood Wardrober Set that comes in a whimsical, ready-to-gift box that includes 1 necklace chain, 3 pendants, and 3 pairs of earrings!

Gifting is easy when you shop somewhere that has something for everyone. That is why you can be the Best Gift Giver Ever this season when you go to avonshop.ph and find new products with irresistible deals for 12 weeks, starting from October to December!

“Giving gifts to loved ones should always be thoughtful, personal, and meaningful because that’s what makes the holidays more memorable”, explains Avon Philippines Marketing Director Anna Garces. “With Avon, you can be the best gift giver by finding gorgeous gifts at amazing deals and irresistible prices, so you won’t have to eat up your holiday budget!”

Shop these gorgeous gifts and more at www.avonshop.ph or contact your friendly Avon representative to get personalized suggestions. Follow Avon Philippines on Facebook and Instagram for more updates.

JOHNDORF VENTURES LAUNCHES TIERRA NAVA OPOL

Veteran property developer Johndorf Ventures Corporation (JVC) proves its leadership in the real estate sector with this month’s launch of its latest project, the exclusive, strategically-set Tierra Nava Opol.

JVC sets the standard for developments in the area with Tierra Nava. It is the first gated community in its vicinity in Barangay Malanang, Opol,Mis. Or. along the CDO-Laguindingan Mountain Diversion Road.

The community is located close to the steadily expanding Cagayan de Oro – Laguindingan Coastal Urban Corridor and a planned industrial technopark within the Cagayan de Oro-Iligan Corridor Special Development Project area. It is accessible through the CDO-Laguindingan Mountain Diversion Road and the Butuan – CDO- Iligan Road. Public transport is available in the area and a passenger terminal at the neighboring CitiHomes serves residents.

“Tierra Nava Opol is designed with irresistibly numerous advantages. Its location, however, is its primary attraction. It not only guarantees good returns on our customers’ investments but also affords an easy and convenient lifestyle, close to the manufacturing facilities and commercial establishments rising in this locality,” says JVC Managing Director Abigail Lim.

The landmark development has the high-value proposition of the overwhelmingly successful Tierra Nava brand. Tierra Nava has made its mark in Carcar City, Cebu and is also currently rising in Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro City.

Tierra Nava is the ideal home for young families, young professionals, overseas Filipino workers and wise investors. It is located in a greenfield area where residents can live close to nature and pursue an active lifestyle.

It is composed of clusters of two-storey townhouses. Every unit is designed with living and dining areas, a carport, kitchen and space for a service area on its ground floor. The second level has sufficient floor space to accommodate two bedrooms.

Residents will be impressed by how the village integrates impressive amenities and engenders a feeling of openness and space with a 14-meter-wide entrance with center isle and interior roads of up to 8 meters in width. It is designed with underground drainage, parks and playgrounds, multi-purpose clubhouse and a basketball court. 

The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) recently awarded to JVC (Temporary) License to Sell No. REM-LS-22-034 for the Tierra Nava Opol project. Fast uptake of the Tierra Nava Opol units is expected as would-be residents and investors take notice of its value proposition – ideal location and high-quality design complemented by reasonable pricing and convenient payment options.

Tierra Nava Opol is counted among JVC’s portfolio of high-quality, affordable residential developments in the Visayas and Mindanao. 

JVC has been in the real estate business for the past 36 years. The company continues to expand its footprint with contemporary livable communities catering to the fast-changing needs of Filipino homebuyers and commercial mix-use leasers and investors.

Would-be Tierra Nava Opol residents may access specific information on Tierra Nava Opol and other JVC properties by messaging JVC’s facebook page JohndorfHomes or www.johndorfventures.com. 

Nissan showcases the All-New Livina at the Nissan Intelligent Mobility Tour 3.0 in Cagayan De Oro

Cagayan De Oro City, Philippines (18 November 2022) — After a successful kick-off in Cebu and second leg in Bacolod, Nissan Philippines is bringing the Nissan Intelligent Mobility Tour to Cagayan De Oro. The event will frontload the innovation of Nissan Intelligent Mobility technologies and highlight the all-new Nissan Livina. The all-new Nissan Livina is a reliable vehicle for family-oriented households and first-time car buyers looking for everyday excitement and convenience.

Those who will attend can test drive the all-new Livina to experience its features first-hand. Through this nationwide tour, Nissan Philippines aims to offer its customers a glimpse of the Nissan driving experience, while highlighting the brand’s innovative technologies.

Apart from the all-new Livina, customers may also test drive other Nissan Vehicles like the All-New Nissan Kicks e-POWER, the Nissan Navara, the Nissan Terra, and the Nissan Almera. Customers can also learn more about the Nissan Intelligent Mobility features and the recently introduced e-POWER technology through interactive and immersive augmented reality displays.

"Nissan Philippines aims to give customers the best experience, and our vehicles have always pushed the boundaries with excitement in every drive. Through the Nissan Intelligent Mobility Tour, we’re able to provide customers a new way to experience our products," says Juan Manuel Hoyos, Nissan Philippines President.

Cagayanos can also get exciting offers only available during the event. Customers who will be visiting the booth can avail the all-new Nissan Livina with a Php 5,000 discount when they test drive the vehicle and an additional discount ranging from Php 10,000 to 100,000 when they make a reservation at the event. They may also avail an additional subsidy of up to Php 30,000 through Nissan Finance. This offer is only available through cash, financing through banks, or Nissan Finance.

The Nissan Intelligent Mobility Tour will be held in LimKetKai Mall, Cagayan De Oro from November 18 to 20 and will move to SM Lanang, Davao from November 25 to 27.

Interested customers may visit Nissan Philippines' official Facebook page for more details.

Discover Malabon’s Best of the Best

Malabon Food and Gift Expo 2022 happens November 18 - 19

With Christmas just around the corner, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry Malabon (PCCI Malabon) is opening the city’s doors and inviting everyone to discover Malabon’s best of the best as it holds the first ever Malabon Food and Gift Expo 2022. The event is in partnership with the Local Government of Malabon with the support from Honorable Mayor Jeannie Sandoval.

Event starts tomorrow, Friday, November 18 until Saturday November 19 at the Malabon Sports Complex. Explore the homegrown treasures of the city. You will be surprised to see how Malabon’s food business landscape is thriving from local delicacies to food products as well as the value chain in the food industry from equipment, tools, packaging, and distribution network in the city.

Through this expo, PCCI Malabon is creating a platform to help push Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) to grow and thrive. In line with the organization vision to be  the voice of business owners and entrepreneurs and its mission to provide technical assistance through job matching, credit access and financial planning, and digital transformation in marketing.

The expo is the testament to PCCI Malabon’s goal of fostering and position Malabon as the Philippines primary food industry hub and leading supply chain through warehouse and distribution facilities, according to PCCI Malabon President Elsie Chua.

“The Malabon Food and Gift Expo 2022 provides a platform for our Malabon MSMEs to showcase our products and services that are proudly ‘Made in Malabon.’ Being a businesswoman who slowly built Melawares 45 years ago, I firmly believe in the power of mentoring and the right support. Through projects like this expo, we are giving them the chance to grow so they too can thrive together with the homegrown Malabon business big brothers and sisters like Liwanag Candle, Rufina's Patis, Master Sardines, Dolor's Kakanin, Melawares or Remilly's Yema Cake,” Chua said.

The event is free admission to the public --- just present your government issued ID to register.

The two-day expo is filled with fun activities with learning and inspirational sessions. If you are online, you can join the event through the live and interactive online selling on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PCCIMalabonInc.

To maximize the experience, join the expo onsite. Learn from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) food safety program on how to keep shelf life of food and BIST/ financing support program. From the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) /  Small Business Corporation is about credit access financing program. Also, KMME Program and BMBE Program. Learn from Francorp Philippines on how to grow their business through franchising.

To further ignite the passion from our MSMEs, Philippines esteemed entrepreneurs will share some inspiring talks to be led by Vice President of FFCCCII Cecilio Pedro of Founder and CEO, Lamoiyan Corporation and Mrs Natividad Cheng, Founder and CEO, Uratex and Ms. Tess Ngantian, Owner of Lotsa Pizza and AVP, PCCI National.

Guest can also watch out for the live cooking demonstration by celebrity Chef Myke “Tatung” Sarthou and learn how to create brand marketing from Mr. Ian John White Hyndman, Manager Partner of Dagaz Consultancy from Dubai, UAE.

Plan your itinerary tomorrow and on Saturday and head on to Malabon Food and Gift Expo 2022. Tara na, Masarap sa Malabon!

The expo was made possible by Platinum Sponsors Melawares / Max Ideas and Spring Oil; Gold Sponsors include CDO, Dolores Kakanin, Remilly Cake, Ni Hao Express, Jamicos, Eagle Food, and Fudsource, and; Silver sponsors Pares Ave, Universal Canning, Manila Cocktails, Longlife, and Ideal Spaghetti.

For the Locals, By the Locals Balai Palmera Pursues Passion by Helping Other Businesses

In 2019, during the height of the restriction caused by the pandemic, Chef Ryan Dimapilis, President of Balai Palmera Restaurant and Pasalubong Center, keeps himself busy by thinking of ways to keep his business afloat as well as his employees employed. “I’m a firm believer that we, Pinoys, are very resilient and at the same time supportive and loyal in many ways. This was strongly proven during the pandemic when many businesses turn online to sell their products. Most of our clients at first were mostly family and friends, which branched out and reached many more people who find our products worth a try,” he shared.

A Eureka Moment!

Along with his partners and staff, Balai Palmera concocted their version of Calabarzon’s beloved Buko Pie, which has led to a new triumph for the company. Gathering supplies from local suppliers from Laguna and Quezon, Balai Palmera uses all-fresh and no-preservative Buko Pie that instantly gained patrons in Silang and nearby municipalities in Cavite. As soon as restrictions were eased out and news spread out, Balai Palmera’s kitchen became so busy with hundreds of orders of this Buko Pie day after day.

“As much as we want to concentrate on this success, as a businessman, I know that there other smaller businesses that need help to bounce back from the pandemic. So, as soon as we were able to reopen some of our other businesses, we started reaching out to local manufacturers to promote and even sell their products in our Pasalubong Centers,” he added.

From one Pasalubong Center, Balai Palmera recently expanded its footprint by opening one more Pasalubong Center in Silang providing more choices and convenience to its customers. This extensive and expasive center carries other local brands that made their way to the palette of domestic and international guests of the region.

One-Stop Pinoy Favorite Shop

Balai Palmera takes pride in its merchandise for only being 100% Pinoy-made but also being DTI-approved.

“This goes to show that how dedicated we are in making our customers’ visit to our Pasalubong Centers an experience they would love to do again and again. By having DTI-approved products in shops, we are bringing the best of the region within their arms reach,” Dimapilis happily shared.

Aside from Buko Pie, Balai Palmera guests can also enjoy locally produced Pedro’s Kangkong Chips, J. Fernandez’s Chichapop, Nikimat’s Tahong Chips, Binan’s Okoy, Pastillas De Leche, Banana Chips, Mushroom Cracklings, Calamansito, Basimatsi, Coco Jam, Jacobina, Biscocho, Piaya Ube, and R&l Chicharon.

From healthy snacks to filling and heartwarming pastries and bread, one can also find comfort and enjoyment in Balai Palmera’s version of Chocolate Almond Babka, Raisin Bread as well as Ensyamada which use local ingredients from local manufacturers.

“While we continue to pray for the day to come where we are all safe and free to move around again, we will keep working with various industry leaders to create a collaborative effort that transcends Pinoy pride,” he concluded.

Balai Palmera Restaurant and Pasalubong Center have two branches, first at Tagaytay-Sta. Road Brgy. Pasong Langka, Silang, Cavite, and second at Aguinaldo Highway, Bypass Road, San Vicente 2, Silang, Cavite.

For more information, updates, and other news, you may follow them on their official Facebook and Instagram accounts.