My Tokyo Tokyo Wagyu Cubes Experience

Who knew that it'd be this easy to enjoy wagyu? 

Wagyu usually is associated with exclusivity and rarity, but its addicting flavor really makes us crave for it 24/7. It's not always easy to make a trip to stores that specialize in wagyu given the extreme level of traffic these days. Plus, there are too many wagyu cubes places that no one knows where to get good ones anymore. Thankfully, Tokyo Tokyo now has their Wagyu Cubes Bento, so it's easy to get our wagyu fix anytime, anywhere (given that they have 60+ branches!). 

Tokyo Tokyo TriNoma Flagship Store Launch (August 23, 2018)

Weee!!! For once, a flagship store is near my house! 

Tokyo Tokyo unveiled its recently revamped and remodeled flagship store in TriNoma, and the good news is it's not just the place that got a makeover. They also unveiled new exclusive menu items that can only be found in their TriNoma branch! 

Sweet Tooth Therapy with Scout's Honor Cookies

Strawberries from Baguio and cookies are a match made in heaven. 

More so, when it's Scout's Honor.

After being graciously treated to two boxes of Scout's Honor, my family had the week of their lives, as everyone was munching on strawberries and cookies everyday. The toaster oven's usual "Ding!" became more exciting and special, as each "Ding!" meant that a warm, gooey and chewy cookie was awaiting to be eaten. 

Lazy Afternoon At Kushikatsu Daruma

Kushikatsu Daruma

It's always a good time at Kushikatsu Daruma! Ah, as I type this I miss their Chuhai all of a sudden. Everytime thoughts of Kushikatsu Daruma come up, I always associate the place with the words "filling" and "refreshing." It's the ultimate go-to spot if you want Japanese comfort food.

Fun Times at Hanamaruken

Feast at Hanamaruken

There are always very long lines at Hanamaruken, especially at the TriNoma branch. But usually, not a single frown is to be seen amongst those waiting, because they know that heir waiting will bring them to good things. 

To bowls of happiness, to be exact. 

#UpYourGaling with MILO Nutri Up

In yet another super overdue post, I am super thankful once again to MILO for having sent over a year's supply of MILO Nutri-Up!!! I can attest to the one year supply part because we really did take up almost a year, and we still haven't finished up the contents of the box they sent. 

MILO is especially relevant to all of us right now, now that it's super rainy! It's important to warm the body up given that it's raining cats and dogs almost all the time recently. What's special with MILO, of course, is that it goes beyond just giving the body warmth and fuzziness, and beyond just being great tasting. MILO has so many vitamins and minerals, and is a good source of Protein and Calcium. And as far as MILO Nutri Up is concerned, it is a great source of nourishment and energy for this generation of zombie workers.  At 50% more protein and 33% more calcium than the usual MILO, this gives more energy for us overworked millennials to keep it together. 

Memories At Le Petit Soufflé (September 6, 2017)

I'm so sorry world!!! When I did the draft for this post, it was to be entitled 'What's New at Le Petit Soufflé', but since this is still from September last year, I now have to entitle it as 'Memories at Soufflé'. I got so busy with work from then on that I barely had time for anything else. I got to the point where I barely even left the house because of how hectic my schedule got!

Food News: Last Call to be the First-ever Choice of the Nation!

Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) Philippines and Lady’s Choice® are in search for the best mayo dip recipe in the country that will be the first-ever ‘Choice of the Nation’. In this one-of-a-kind culinary competition, chefs and cooks from all over the country are challenged to whip up delectable mayo dips that will win the Filipino diners’ approval. Entries are welcome until July 31 only!

How you can be the Choice of the Nation?

‘Choice of the Nation’ is open to all chefs and cooks in the Philippines. Participants simply have to whip up one (1) special dip recipe using Lady’s Choice® Real Mayonnaise and upload it with 1-3 photos of the dish on www.ladyschoiceofthenation.com until July 31, 2018.

All submitted dip recipes will be qualified for the online voting period for diners which will run from August 1 to 31, 2018. The chefs/cooks of the top ten recipes that will accumulate the highest votes will showcase their dip innovations at the Choice of the Nation cook-off on September 13, 2018. Esteemed set of judges such as Chef Fernando Aracama, Chef Rob Pengson, Chef Sau del Rosario, Chef Kalel Chan and Chef Joanne Gendrano will select the first-ever Choice of the Nation winner together with Filipino diners who will also cast their votes on-site.

The Choice of the Nation champion will bag a cash prize of P100,000, including free publicity features and a special gift pack from UFS and Lady’s Choice.

“Through the “Choice of the Nation”, we hope to inspire chefs, cooks and restaurant operators to continuously innovate and get more creative with the dishes that they serve. We believe that even with the simplest kitchen staple such as Lady’s Choice®, there is an opportunity to continue making diners excited for their next dining experience at their favorite go-to restaurants,” says James Benedict Carreon, Managing Director of UFS Philippines.

To know more about the first Choice of the Nation competition, visit https://www.ladyschoiceofthenation.com

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Food News: OUR WAY IS THE BEST WAY!

Not one to surrender to the ideal expectations set by society, parents of today take on the challenge of parenting inspired by their own upbringing, their own personal experiences, as well the different and unique needs of their own kids.

Tender Juicy Hotdog from Purefoods-Hormel – the country’s No.1 hotdog brand that ‘Kids Can Tell’ – celebrates the different loving ways of parenting through a 2-minute made-for-digital aptly called "Anak Ako ng Parents Ko."

We understand how parents today feel that their kids are growing up in a completely different generation – that it’s almost a test and learn experience for them. It is no easy feat, and while they are subjected to both internal and external pressures of doing parenting right, we want to assure them that no matter what their approach is, kids can definitely tell you only want what’s best for them," shares Mai Gonzales, Group Product Manager for Tender Juicy Hotdog.

Tender Juicy Hotdog has been known for years as a household brand loved by Filipinos across different generations. An iconic symbol of any Filipino childhood, Filipino parents of today are for sure familiar with the feeling that sharing a plate of TJ is sharing a piece of their childhood to their kids. "This film highlights the fruits of these unique upbringings, and hopes to inspire more and more parents that whatever their parenting style may be, they can be truly confident that it’s working for the unique kids they have,” said Gonzales.

View the full “Anak Ako Ng Parents Ko” here!
Or visit https://www.facebook.com/TenderJuicyHotdogs/videos/2270401079642679/

Food News: Tokyo Tokyo's Premium Wagyu Cubes Bento Is Here!!!

Manila, Philippines | June 2018 – Tokyo Tokyo has been constantly delivering their promise of bringing a taste of Japan closer to many Filipino’s by providing high quality Japanese food at affordable prices. This year, Tokyo Tokyo will be launching a new product that is sure to entice everyone’s cravings. They have taken a huge step in fast casual dining to deliver a premium quality dish that has long been loved in the Philippines.

Wagyu Cubes have been making a buzz in the recent years and have positioned itself as one of the fastest growing food trends in the Philippines. When people think of Wagyu Cubes the first thing that comes to mind is the hefty price tag that goes with this dish. Luckily, Tokyo Tokyo is now making premium wagyu cubes more affordable and accessible. Tokyo Tokyo’s Wagyu Cubes are made from 100% locally-raised wagyu beef, transporting Filipinos to a Japanese taste adventure by giving us a premium Japanese experience. 

Tokyo Tokyo’s Wagyu Cubes are grilled to perfection and glazed with smoky unagi sauce to give you the perfect balance of flavors. These three perfectly grilled sticks come in Tokyo Tokyo’s famous and familiar bento meal, served with vegetable misono and unlimited rice.

So what are you waiting for? Head to your nearest Tokyo Tokyo branch now or call Tokyo Tokyo Delivery at 477-1000 to get a taste of the new Wagyu Cubes Bento!

Visit https://www.tokyotokyo.com.ph/ for more information and follow Tokyo Tokyo Philippines on Facebook and @tokyotokyophilippines on Instagram to learn more about the Wagyu Cubes Bento.

Life News: Fête PH app and Fête de la Musique 2018 Are Here!

Following the monumental success of last year’s edition of Fête de la Musique in Manila, which produced over 30 stages and welcomed more than 30,000 Filipino music enthusiasts, Alliance Française de Manille (AFM) and B-Side Productions are gearing up for a bigger and better celebration of music this year.

To help music fans in navigating the whole festival with ease, the organizers have partnered with Bizooku to develop the Fête PH mobile app,, which gathers all relevant information that Fête goers need to know about annual free-for-all music festival.

The app outlines the schedule of performances in the main stages as well as the schedule of events in the pocket stages. It also features a tab with maps, detailed addresses and contact numbers of all the venues for this year’s festival.

“The annual Fête de la Musique has garnered a huge following through the years. As it gets bigger, we would like to give music fans in the Philippines the best festival experience in every way possible,” says Jean-Pierre Dumont executive director of Alliance Française de Manille. “With the help of the mobile app, we are one step closer to that goal by keeping up with the times when everything is searchable online.”

Fête PH is now available for download both on Google Play and Apple Store.

Exciting line up of musical performances

For its 24th edition, Fête de la Musique will continue its tradition of producing several main stages in the Philippines. On June 23, 29, and 30, music fans around the country will be treated with the best of the local music scene.

The most sought-after bands and up-and-coming artists will perform in A-Venue Parking Lot and Greenbelt 3 Park in Makati City on June 23. The day’s performers include: Ourselves The Elves, Pedicab, Orange and Lemons, Brass Pas Pas Pas Pas, Kjwan, Motherbass, BP Valenzuela, and a lot more.

Meanwhile, on June 29, the Puerta Real Gardens in Intramuros will be transformed into a concert venue for Sandwich, Apartel, Ebe Dancel, Autotelic, Tom’s Story, and many more.

Lady’s Symphony, one of the rising names in the European electro-pop scene, will also fly to Manila to join the festivities. Composed of French DJ Liz Candy, violinist Nyna Loren, and percussionist Narjess Saad, Lady’s Symphony presents a new approach to House Music that takes the audience to a magical trip full of electronic rhythms and strong melodies.

Lady’s Symphony is ready to wow Filipino music fans on June 29 at Puerta Real Gardens in Intramuros.

There will also be main stages in Baguio City with Ang Bandang Shirley and Kat Agarrado, and in Pagsanjan, Laguna on June 30.

A pre-Fête main stage will also be held in Luneta Park on June 16.

As in previous years, the organizers have collaborated with different independent production outfits to create genre-based pocket stages that cater to all tastes in music.

On June 23, Makati City will be energized with more than 35 pocket stages scattered across different bars, restaurants, artistic spaces and cultural hubs.

Find out more about the music acts performing on the main stages and the events in the pocket stages by downloading the Fête PH app.

More than a music festival

Launched in France in the 1980s and then initiated by the French cultural centers abroad, the annual day of music-making Fête de la Musique has since expanded to over 800 cities and 120 countries with thousands of events worldwide.

In 1981, Maurice Fleuret, Director of Music and Dance at French Ministry of Culture, applied his reflections to the musical practice and its evolution – “the music everywhere and the concert nowhere.” When then-French Minister of Culture Jack Lang introduced the event in 1982, the objective was to bring music out into the streets, inviting all those who could play an instrument or carry a tune to perform. The festival, through the years, has expanded into an event that promotes camaraderie, artistic collaboration, and sharing of musical knowledge and experience.

In the Philippines, one of Fête de la Musique’s unique features is the simultaneous concerts in different venues for different musical genres. From pop to hip-hop, reggae to classical, electronic to jazz, the magic of Fête de la Musique transcends across all musical taste, bringing together people from all walks of life.

The 24th Edition of Fête de la Musique is presented by Alliance Française de Manille in partnership with B-Side Productions and the Embassy of France to the Philippines. The event is co-presented by San Miguel Corporation.

Life News: Learn New Things At Ocean Park Hong Kong's Animal Discovery Fest

(Hong Kong, April 2018) Ocean Park Hong Kong invites families to enjoy an exciting holiday filled with edu-tainment and activities which will test their knowledge of a wide array of land, air and sea animals at Ocean Park Animal Discovery Fest 2018 that launched on March 24 and will run up to May 6, 2018.

Jam-packed with brain-stimulating quizzes and experiential activities, the event looks to help family explorers decode myths like how to tell apart shark eggs, why birds build nests and the different types of nest they build, how sloths eat, how to rescue sea turtles, and more. For observant visitors who notice the colourful wristbands around the flippers of the Park’s penguins, not only can they crack the secret behind the colour coding, they can also customise a wristband to take home!

Even more exciting, families can get up-close with the capybara, the world’s largest rodent and red-handed tamarins, a group of small monkeys from the Amazon Rainforest with contrasting reddish-orange hair on their feet and hands, for the first time in a limited-time “Get Closer to the Animals” programme. Besides helping prepare snacks for them, guests will be able to feed and observe them at a close distance, and get first-hand information from their keepers about their lifestyles, diets, day-to-day care, and other inside stories.

Leo Kung, Chairman of Ocean Park, said, “Animal Discovery Fest makes for the perfect family outing this summer. It uses Ocean Park’s interactive natural environment and offers many creative ways to inspire children to learn, respect and appreciate mother nature.

We’re happy to make use of this as a learning tool for many visitors to appreciate animal life in this day and age.”

“Whiskers Express & the Miraculous Journey” featuring songs by Mark Lui

In addition to checking out limited-time animal programmes and workshops, families can go on an exciting adventure with the Park’s new characters – Whiskers & Friends. The Whiskers Theatre will transform into a train station for the “Whiskers Express & the Miraculous Journey”, in which Whiskers & Friends will take everyone on a thrilling adventure. With a captivating storyline, dances, juggling acts, interactive games, special stage effects and music, including songs written by famous composer Mark Lui, children can learn about how everyone has a role to play in protecting the environment for both humans and animals. Mark Lui is also working with Ocean Park on a new edu-taining 3D animation series on Whiskers & Friends’ exciting adventures.

Another activity not to be missed during Animal Discovery Fest is the Sea Life Digi-paint Workshop at Whiskers Harbour, where children can turn their creative paper paintings into 3D images on a gigantic digital panel. They will then be challenged to remove plastics and other rubbish from their digital paintings of the sea to make them beautiful again.

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Food News: Magnolia's Summer Flavors Are Here!

With summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start planning that “Kakaibang Summer” with your families and friends! We’ve rounded up the summer adventures that you can enjoy alongside the delicious treats from every Filipino family’s favorite ice cream manufacturer, Magnolia Ice Cream. We make spending your summer more irresistible with the Magnolia Ice Cream’s Best of the Philippines three new exciting flavors that offer a delectable trendy spin on the traditional favorite Filipino flavors you’ll surely love!

Looking for a weekender vacation spot just a few hours away from the city? Then Batangas is your best bet! Try out diving and swimming activities in the morning until late afternoon and campout at night with your kids, siblings, or pamangkins. Might it be sun bathing by the shore or laying beneath the starry night sky, you can always share and enjoy with everyone a tub of Magnolia Ice Cream’s Tablea Yema – a yummy toss-up between the thick and bittersweet taste of tablea chocolate swirled with the intensely rich custard goodness of yema fudge and ripple.   

If you’ve been wanting to hear the calming sound of the waves, see the beauty of the sunset and feel the sand between your toes, just let go of what’s holding you back and plan a beach trip with the entire family! While you’re at it, sing-a-long to summer tunes and indulge Magnolia Ice Cream’s Macapuno Caramel – a delightful combination of the sweet macapuno flavor with macapuno bits swirled with mellow yet rich caramel fudge.

Don’t worry if you have nothing planned out for the summer yet because you can still definitely make the most out of the season – even just at home! Gather the whole family and get ready for a game night every weekend. Create more unforgettable summer memories by playing your favorite board games or watching summer flicks while having a bowl of Magnolia Ice Cream’s Taro White Cheese – a perfect mix of dual based taro ice cream that has the right amount of sweetness and suits perfectly to the Filipino palette, complimented by white cheese ice cream that has the right balance between the sweet and salty taste, deliciously blended with a generous amount of creamy cheese bits for a decadent experience.

What are you waiting for? Indulge your summer cravings, cool down on a hot day, and experience a “Kakaibang Summer, Kakaibang Sarap!” season with Magnolia Ice Cream’s Best of the Philippines newest flavors that you definitely won’t find elsewhere! Taste as well the goodness of the other Magnolia Ice Cream’s Best of the Philippines flavors: Ube Keso, Ube Caramelized Sugar, Avocado Macchiato, Mango Salted Caramel and Mango Dark Chocolate. Get each tub for only P250 at your favorite supermarket and grocery stores today. For more information on how to have a Kakaibang Summer with Magnolia Ice Cream’s Best of the Philippines collection, visit and follow Magnolia Ice Cream’s social media accounts.

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