Food News: foodpanda Launches Rider Lounges in Robinsons and WalterMart Malls

We've seen countless new consumer habits emerge during the quarantine, including the rise of the food delivery culture that's now seamlessly woven in the culinary mainstream. At the height of the lockdown, riders literally drove the engine of the economy as the world stopped during the pandemic. Considered by many as some of the unsung heroes during the long days of quarantine, these riders now have a place of their own...

foodpanda, the leading global online food delivery marketplace, recently launched its Rider Lounges in partnership with Robinsons and WalterMart Malls in a unique initiative to help driver-partners more effectively and conveniently pick-up orders from partner merchants. Improved efficiency results in faster response to customer orders from foodpanda merchants in the said malls. It's a timely program too as the food delivery culture is here to stay. Read on for a peek at the innovative set-up for driver partners and some cool offers guaranteed to make you reach for your mobile device and tap in your order.

Croissant Meets Bao and Dumplings: When It's National Croissant Day and Chinese New Year, Bring Out the Croibao and Croimplings by The Croissant Lady

You enjoyed her Croissaymada, an inventive spin on the delicately layered, buttery, lightly crisp and flaky croissant. Now, the Croissant Lady has even more creative twists to delight your palate...

The Croissant Lady is back with her novel croissant-based creations with the Croibao and Croimplings for a unique east-west crossover on rich flavors and contrasting textures. After the success of the Croissaymada and Empanadas (see more on my earlier post, ECQ Eats: Inventive Spins with the Croissaymada by The Croissant Lady and Empanadas by The Empanada Lady), the ovens are fired up for yet another inspired and innovative duo of freshly baked viennoiserie you just won't find anywhere. And just in time too for National Croissant Day and Chinese New Year...

#CraveHanako: Party on a Platter with the Party Platters of Hanako

With Chinese New Year just around the corner, why not add some sumptuous Party Platters to the feast from Hanako? Value and variety combine for tempting offers that's just hard to beat, and Hanako has the right Party Platter for you and your family...

When you're craving for authentic Japanese dishes delivered to your doorstep, Hanako comes top-of-mind with their wide selection of fresh and quality offerings in a variety of Party Trays. Sushi, sashimi, gyoza and tempura cravings? Hanako has you covered with their Party Trays, and then some. 

#OnlyQuakerRolledOats: Upgrade Your Favorite Fried Meals Made More Nutritious with Quaker Oats

Crisp and crunchy outside and juicy inside, who doesn't love savory fried meals? Now you can easily upgrade all your favorite fried dishes at home with Quaker Oats...

The quarantine experience of the last three years allowed many of us to spend more time in the home kitchen, and getting creative with new dishes helped us all get through another long day in the new normal. Often, the simplest meals prepared at home like fried dishes were the most satisfying. But did you know you can make fried food so much healthier and flavorful? Yes you can, with Quaker Oats...

Hot News: Enjoy a Mexican Fiesta on a Plate with the New Chipotle Spicy Roasts and Ribs by Kenny Rogers Roasters

Starting the year with flavorful bang, continuous innovation keeps Kenny Rogers Roasters at the top of its game inspired by the flavors from down south of the border... 

Hot and spicy with a deep, rich and soothing heat, your favorite roasts and ribs are transformed with the lavish flavors of a Mexican fiesta on a plate. After the successful launch of their indulgent Truffle Roast (see more on my earlier post at Your Favorite Roast with a Luxurious Spin, Meet the New Truffle Roast by Kenny Rogers Roasters...), Kenny Rogers Roasters is back with another tempting hot and fiery new offering. This time, Kenny Rogers Roasters takes you down south of the border with their the savory Chipotle Spicy Roasts and Ribs. Ready for a festive feast with a spicy kick? Then, read on...

#CraveGoodFood: It's Always Worth The Health with the Plant-Based Offerings of WTH Foods

Ground Meat, Shredded Meat, Corned Beef, Nuggets, Spring Rolls, Sausages, Holiday Ham and more. All plant-based for healthier food options in this new year. In a lingering new normal, it's always worth the health and WTH Foods helps you take that first step toward a healthier lifestyle... 

The plant-based movements continues to grow and flourish with the introduction of innovative new products for a healthier lifestyle, and Worth The Health or simply WTH Foods shares its extensive range of savory and tasty options recreating well-loved and popular Filipino dishes with a healthier spin. Plant-based Ground Meat, Shredded Meat, Corned Beef, Nuggets, Spring Rolls, Sausages and even Holiday Ham? Believe it. Good food, both literally and figuratively is finally here. Read on for a refreshing and healthy bite of WTH Foods' wide variety of plant-based options...

European Style Chocolate at Home with the Purple Ants Chocolatier Home Brew Kit

The season's cool mornings are the perfect reason for a thick, hearty and indulgently smooth cup of hot chocolate made from the finest local cacao. Elevate your game with the Purple Ants Chocolatier Home Brew Kit...

Indulgent European style Hot Chocolate at home? Easy. All you need is the Artisan Chocolate Home Brew Kit by Purple Ants Chocolatier, a complete and lavish DIY set with premium Cocoa Mix, high grade Chocolate Shavings, Raw Honey and 1L of Emborg Full Cream Milk. After all, the cool mornings of the post holidays is hot chocolate weather and today is a hot chocolate kind of day, right?

Roman Holiday with the Italian Style Holiday Ham by Cibo

 Clearly, one of the tasty finds during the holidays. Buon Apetito...

No Christmas feast is complete without the mandatory quezo de bola and ham pairing, and Margarita Fores of Cibo PH weaves her own Italian inspired flavors to this festive tradition with the Cibo Holiday Ham. The season may be over, but you can look forward to adding this savory treat to your next holiday celebration for that cool Italian spin...

Schmeared for Brunch: Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese and Bagels

The first few days of the new year were not exactly what we'd hoped for with the surge of cases from the bug's latest variant but then again, it's no surprise in this new normal. As reported cases continue to rise, restrictions on mobility means staying home for the next few days. But why not take your palate on a culinary journey from the safety and comfort of home? 

A slab of silky smooth and buttery smoked salmon laid on a generous schmear of cream cheese topped with crisp red onions on a dense yet soft and chewy bagel for a hearty brunch sets the tone for another day at home in the new normal. This time, you're transported to a faraway place to the lower east side of Manhattan.

Celebrating a Local Harvest with the Ubi Kinampay Cake by Flour Pot Manila

The celebrated annual ubi harvest from Dauis in Bohol always marks the start of the year for Flour Pot Manila. It's a tradition that takes on a special and much deeper relevance in light of the recent devastation caused by Typhoon Odette. Now you can enjoy a slice and lend a helping hand to the local ubi farming community...

Chef Rhea Castro Sycip of Flour Pot Manila kicks off another new year with their specialty Ubi Kinampay Cake made from the finest grade local harvest of the famed root crop straight from Dauis in Bohol. This year, local farmers sent 38 kilos of purple gold that survived the storm to the bakery keeping the annual tradition alive. For Chefs Rhea and JayJay Sycip of The Fatted Calf, the Ubi Kinampay Cake becomes a resilient symbol of hope sharing part of the proceeds with the local ubi farmers of Dauis (for more on The Fatted Calf, see my previous post, Serendipitous Journeys: Feast and Celebrate at The Fatted Calf Farmhouse Kitchen). Ready for a slice? Then, read on...

#ShuckingAwesome: Fresh Oysters and Handcrafted Cocktails at Salt and Ice Oyster Bar

The arrival of the new year brings with it cautious optimism and some innovative concepts in the culinary scene. Bonifacio Global City's newest bar welcomes 2022 with the freshest oysters and soothing cocktails...

Freshly shucked oysters on ice with the succulent and briny sweet notes of the ocean on a half shell, there's just nothing better to pair with your soothing cocktail. Everyone has a favorite bar in the metro but when you're craving for oysters with your cocktails, there's only a handful of options. Salt and Ice Oyster Bar changes all that with the freshest oysters flown in from Aklan along with other seafood specialties for one of the more exciting bar concepts to look forward to this year. Read on and come on in for a peek at Salt and Ice Oyster Bar...