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Solane Kitchen Hero Chef’s Edition goes to Mindanao

Written by louiseinthehouse on August 15, 2019

#SolaneKitchenHero Solane, the popular LPG solutions brand, is taking its grandest culinary competition to Mindanao as it kicks off a series of regional cook-offs for the Solane Kitchen Hero Chefs’ Edition, the first-ever cooking contest that aims to discover the next big name in the culinary world. After going to 8 different regions in Luzon and Visayas, the nationwide culinary tilt will start off with the competition at the Robinsons Place in General Santos. This will be followed by competition legs in Davao and Cagayan De Oro. “Mindanao is home to some of the country’s culinary treasures and the most talented chefs in the country,” says Isla LPG Corp. CEO Ruben Domingo. “Through the Solane Kitchen Hero competition, we aim to recognize these chefs who are vital in bringing Filipino cuisine to the world stage. At the same time, we are on a quest to explore and highlight Filipino specialties that are […]

Baristas’ Quest in Davao, Baguio and Cebu, now open for registration

Written by louiseinthehouse on June 28, 2019

Calling all baristas and coffee enthusiasts in the Philippines! The registration is now open for Baristas’ Quest, a campaign of competitions created for baristas and coffee enthusiasts to showcase their skills in coffee that will take place in Davao, Baguio and Cebu this July. Three different competitions are prepared for the month-long campaign. If you can identify a unique coffee in a set of cups, you may join the Flavors + Profiles: Coffee Triangulation—a cup tasting activity that will be held at the Frog Kaffe in Davao City on July 3. For artists who can create designs using milk, Baguio City will be having the Coffee + Art: Latte Art Throwdown at Halfroom Coffee on July 10. Meanwhile, for individuals who can extract rich coffee flavors into a cup, the Kettle + Cup: Coffee Brewing Challenge is set to happen at the Tightrope Coffee in Cebu City on July 25. […]

Come in to get away with Starbucks summer flavors

Written by louiseinthehouse on April 8, 2019

Most of us count down the minutes and moments until summer, excitedly waiting for that sunny time of the year when we can take a break, relax, and just have fun. As soon as it rolls in, we make every minute count, savoring even the small moments in between our bigger escapades. Summer is whatever you make it and for some, even the simple act of stepping into their favorite Starbucks for an indulgent break is already a mini vacation. Starting this April 9, Starbucks is inviting customers to come in to get away with a new set of beverages that taste like a short, sweet, sip of summer. Its new core drinks—the Triple Mocha Frappuccino®, the Dark Caramel Coffee Frappuccino®, and the Red Velvet Cake Cream Frappuccino®—are perfect for dessert lovers. The Triple Mocha Frappuccino® is loaded with Dark Mocha Sauce layered between cold-brew infused whipped cream, white chocolate, […]

Goldilocks Hosts ‘Mamon Face Contest’

Written by louiseinthehouse on July 11, 2018

As Goldilocks continues to put smiles on the faces of every Filipino, their most recent endeavor underscores this pursuit by rewarding Filipinos with the cutest of treats. Billed as the “Mamon Face Contest”, the country’s favorite bakeshop ought to find the children with the most “gigil-pisil” faces via an open Facebook submission contest for children aged 1 to 5 from all over the Philippines. The contest was a certified hit, with thousands of proud parents posting pictures of their cute, chubby and cuddly children with the hashtag #GoldilocksPh tagged in the captions. Out of over 8,000 entrants, 50 lucky children were chosen to attend the Mamon Face Party. Included in the 50 winners were three who came from Visayas, namely: Kyrie Jarvis Barbadillo, Mica Marcial, and Aiyanah Pedrera. During the event, the children were able to to play various games, learn the dance steps to the latest Goldilocks song Mamon Face, and […]

foodpanda goes to Davao!

Written by louiseinthehouse on April 24, 2018

Davao! Are you ready for foodpanda? The famous online delivery service in the Philippines will soon deliver your favorite food right at your doorstep beginning next month of May. Ordering thru foodpanda is easy peasy. It is fast and fun, too. Check them out via their website at www. foodpanda.ph and download the app via AppStore or Google Play on your smartphones. Just log-in using your Facebook account or create an account with your email address. Input your current location then select from the list of restaurants available for delivery in your area. Payment options include Cash on Delivery and online payment (credit card or Paypal) Once you’re done placing your order, you can track it until it arrives to your doorstep! A delivery fee of Php59 applies on all orders. However, you can enjoy free delivery on your first order by using the code : PANDAVAO

Jollibee’s Amazing Aloha Yumburger is back!

Written by louiseinthehouse on October 11, 2017

Say ’aloha’ as Jollibee‘s truly Amazing Aloha Yumburger is making a comeback this month. Launched in 1996, this Pinoy burger was re-introduced in 2013 as the Amazing Aloha Yumburger and in 2014 as Amazing the Aloha Champ. Best known for featuring a sweet, iuicy pineapple ring among its main ingredients, this uniquely flavorful burger has delighted the taste buds of Jollibee’s loyal customers. For the Amazing Aloha fans out there, you know too well that this uniquely packed burger has that savory langhap-sarap flavors and I know that you’re as thrilled as I am as this legendary classic returns and will definitely make our tastebuds sing. ”The Amazing Aloha Yumburger is Jollibee’s most successful limited-time-offer burger,” shared Luis Berba, Jollibee Brand Manager for Yumburger. ”There was nothing like it in the market since we first included it in the Jollibee menu. Back then, burgers were fundamentally similar. Jollibee wanted to introduce […]

Minute Burger Introduces Grilled Black Pepper Burger

Written by louiseinthehouse on August 24, 2017

Minute Burger, one of Filipinos’ favorite affordable comfort food raises the bar in premium burgers as it introduces the new Grilled Black Pepper Burger. Last week, our group (Davao Digital Influencers) was invited by their very accommodating Marketing Officer, Jefferson Lambino. We were able to enjoy its unique grilled flavor which is a delicious combination of sweet and smoked spicy punch of the Black Pepper Burger. And guess what, Minute Burger has also upgraded from their plain bread to soft brioche buns. Brioche is a highly-enriched bread having generous egg and butter content giving it a rich and tender taste and texture. As a backgrounder Minute Burger has been in the franchising business for more than a decade already and it has covered most of the market in here in Davao making it the leading Buy 1 Take 1 Burger Food Chain. With their aim to continuously satisfy their consumers, Minute Burger is always on the go to […]

Jollibee Opens 991st store in Maa, Davao City

Written by louiseinthehouse on October 31, 2016

It has been decades since Jollibee started giving plenty of langhap-sarap goodness to Filipinos nationwide and abroad. And as it continues to serve more people every day, the country’s leading fast-food chain has embarked on another journey to further bring joy to more families in its Road to 1000. To signal the start of this new milestone, Jollibee has opened its 991st countdown store in Maa, Davao City. Also the 115th store in Mindanao, the Jollibee Davao Maa outlet is ready to share its well-loved favorites with the residents. Jollibee representatives led the official ribbon-cutting and store-blessing ceremonies, which included the traditional coin shower, as well as the valued Chickenjoy Toast that signified the countless joys that Jollibee Davao Maa branch will serve to Davaoeños. The opening day festivities delivered exciting activities for all attendees. With a dynamic drumbeat performance, followed by the official countdown, the newest branch was revealed in […]

‘McMcMc’! Dingdong and Marian love Chicken McDo

Written by louiseinthehouse on September 17, 2016

Cheers to these two self-confessed Chicken McDo lovers—reel and real life couple Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera, as Mc Donald’s welcome them to its growing family! In their new TV commercial, the couple enjoys their bonding time at home with the perfect combination of good food, great company, and playful attitude as they call each other while eagerly waiting for their Chicken McDo delivery. Watch them give in to their appetite because the new and improved Chicken McDo is marinated, breaded, and fried to a golden perfection as it is definitely juicier and tastier with just the right crunch! You can try Chicken McDo anytime at McDonald’s stores nationwide. Also, feel free to avail it via Drive-Thru or McDelivery (Dial 86-2-36, visit www.mcdelivery.com.ph, or get it via McDo PH app). Share your photos enjoying Chicken McDo on Facebook, facebook.com/McDo.ph or tag @McDo_PH on Twitter or Instagram. So here’s their most awaited 30-second ad , check it out, McMcMcMc!!!! =)

An Extra Sarap Summer in Davao at the Jollitown Funtasy Land

Written by louiseinthehouse on May 11, 2015

Last Saturday, May 9, I excitedly brought my daughter Mikkie and her cousins Lara and Andie to a big event sponsored by Jollibee, the Jollitown Funtasy Land. The Jollitown Funtasy Land caravan made its way down south at the SMX Convention Center in SM Lanang Premier, Davao City from 9AM-2PM and 3-8PM. It gave Jollibee Kids Club members and non-members in Davao an enjoyable experience of an extra sarap summer. Jollibee prepared hours of fun for energetic young Davaoeños, who slid their way to an exciting experience at the Rainbow Slide and enjoyed bouncing around at the Jollibee House. Their adventure continued as they scaled new heights with the Dingdangdong Clingers and met magical characters at the Enchanted Maze. Making the Jollitown Funtasy Land caravan even more unforgettable for Jollibee Kids Club members was getting a chance to showcase their talents. They sang to their heart’s content and made […]