FOOD ON-THE-GO! Enjoy Century Park Hotel’s Gustatory Delights in the Comfort of Your Home

Two months have passed and we are still at home, keeping ourselves safe and seeking solace in the midst of this tough time. Everyone has become a chef in their own right, trying to nourish the family with food that would lift up their spirits and make things feel lighter.

4 Reinvented Pinoy Breakfast Ideas

Words by Gilbert Bermudez

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. That’s why we Filipinos love to prepare delicious meals in the morning before we start the grind. If you’re looking to spice up your mornings, here’s a list of easy Pinoy breakfast ideas with a modern touch.

Stay Home and Share Happiness - the International Day of Families with Glico's CACAO STORY 360 and GLICODE

Glico Asia Pacific announced that two online learning resources "Cacao Story 360" and "GLICODE" are now available to the public to help children enjoy learning at home in conjunction with the International Day of Families on May 15.

The New Normal of Food Services Post-lockdown

Ranked as the second largest seafood exporter in the world, Norwegian Seafood Council has adapted to new ways of working and meeting changing consumer demands by producing more longer use-by date supplies such as frozen, dried, and salted seafood products, with Norwegian Salmon remains Norway's hero item.

Extra special Mother’s Day at home with The Manila Hotel

Mother’s Day is a yearly reminder to cherish our relationship with our moms.

Childhood Hits: Haw Flakes

What's my favorite pasalubong as a child? I'll answer haw flakes in a heartbeat.

I have nothing but good memories associated with this candy. I look forward every time my grandfather (Tatay†) arrives with his suitcase. He consistently brings home a pack and it brightens up my day.

Haw flakes are round and bite-sized Chinese candy with a sweet and tangy taste. The colorful packaging resembles mini fireworks and comes in 2 sizes that you can bring anywhere.

According to the Michelin Guide website, hawthorn is the main ingredient of this popular sweet. This berry is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine because it's rich with various acids. It is said to aid digestion, break down fat contents, and promote the flow of energy in our body.

It's good to know that this treat is beneficial for our metabolism. Filipino kids would feed each other, similar to the communion practice with sacramental bread Ostia. However, because of its high sugar content, it's best to not eat a pack in 1 sitting.

I don't have some in stock now but I'd usually make a beeline to an Aji Ichiban store to buy. Recently, I discovered it from a nearby supermarket so that's where I get my fix. 10 pieces of the smaller variant costs P18.70 while 12 pieces of the bigger one sell for P66.

It would be a delight if The Lost Bread comes up with a haw flakes-flavored soft-serve like they did with Mug Rootbeer 😍

What's your favorite childhood candy?

P. S.: it was Tatay's 85th birthday last May 3 :)

Kavalan creates entry-level range to capture broad market

Not content with one entry-level whisky, Kavalan has now announced the creation of a new entry-level range as part of its portfolio alongside existing Kavalan series like Solist and Rare Sherries.

With its rich earth color, the Taipei 101-shaped bottle for the Kavalan Distillery Select Series symbolizes the foundational core strengths of Kavalan’s cask selection and blending art. On the left, “Kavalan Distillery Select No. 1,” is rich in fruitiness intertwined with cream and toffee notes. On the right, ”Kavalan Distillery Select No. 2” blends floral and herbal notes, mature woodiness and warm spiciness.