by Penny Angeles-Tan | Dec 30, 2023 | Beauty
Every detail matters just a little bit more on your date with your boo this Christmas — and that includes the way you smell. Whether it’s a first date, or a night out, a divine scent that will make your date kilig over and over can make all the difference. If you don’t know where to start, check out Blackwater Men’s Spray – Dynamic, the scent designed to help make your holidate extra special and memorable.
A long-lasting fragrance, this men’s spray lets every gentleman enjoy that “smell good, feel good” aura all day long. It has a unique, sophisticated, masculine scent and a mossy-wood note that smells like bittersweet wine for a timeless fragrance that never goes out of style.
Achieve extra pogi points as this men’s spray is also formulated with antibacterial properties to help keep gents feeling fresh all day – perfect for everyday use. It’s the right fragrance to suit any style and occasion, whether you’re in the mood for a wine and dine night, a laid-back and casual movie date, or even an outdoor date. Just a few quick sprays of this long-lasting men’s spray around the neck and chest, and you’re all set to keep the love alive!
Make your significant other fall in love with you all over again during the most wonderful time of the year. Blackwater fragrance collection also comes in other classic scents: Aqua, Sporty, and Ambitious. Blackwater fragrances are available in leading supermarkets nationwide, at Lazada and Shopee. To know more, follow @blackwaterphofficial on Facebook, @blackwater.ph on Instagram or @blackwaterph_ on TikTok.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Dec 29, 2023 | Events
Get ready to ring in 2024 with a BANG in the heart of Manila as Rizal Park Hotel invites guests to an exceptional New Year’s Eve Countdown at its rooftop bar, The Deck, on December 31, 2023, from 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM. The hotel has prepared an immersive experience and activities for all ages, ensuring a memorable start to 2024.
Guests can choose from the Upper Deck at ₱2,500 and the Lower Deck at ₱2,000. Each ticket includes access to the vibrant New Year’s Eve party and countdown, a welcome drink, lively party favors, complimentary sparklers, a raffle entry for exciting prizes, and a delectable Media Noche buffet to satisfy culinary cravings.
Ticket for kids, priced at ₱2,000, offers access to the lively party and countdown, a welcome drink with a choice of chocolate shake, strawberry shake, or orange juice, and special access to the kids’ corner for added fun. They are also entitled to a raffle entry and a Media Buffet dinner.
Entertainment highlights for the night include a live band, a countdown, and a breathtaking fireworks display featuring the Manila skyline.

As the year transitions, Rizal Park Hotel presents the New Year’s Eve Room Package from December 31, 2023 to January 01, 2024. The package includes an overnight stay in a Deluxe Room, two tickets to the New Year’s Eve Countdown Party at The Deck, and a New Year’s Brunch buffet for two, priced at P18,000.
Guests are invited to join Rizal Park Hotel for an evening of celebration, live entertainment, and culinary delights as they usher in a promising New Year.
For New Year’s Countdown tickets, call or message on Viber at 09276687839. For room inquiries and reservations, call 09176571334. To learn more about Rizal Park Hotel and its facilities, follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Dec 24, 2023 | Food & Beverage

Magnolia Chicken Timplados All-Around Giniling
Do you get overwhelmed by complicated recipes with so many ingredients on your list? Worry no more! With Magnolia Chicken Timplados All Around Giniling, every dish would be effortlessly yummy because it is ready to cook and perfectly marinated, which makes it versatile for various dishes.
However, that is not all. It is also high in protein, which boosts immunity! This will be your new go-to ingredient for any dish, may it be lumpia, siomai, chicken meatballs, or patties! Make your life hassle-free and save time on preparing your holiday staples. Say goodbye to tasteless meals and hello to Magnolia Chicken Timplados All-Around Giniling!
From a newbie cook to a seasoned chef level! We got you!
Lumpiang Shanghai
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Homefoodie
- 1 tub 250 g Magnolia Chicken Timplados All-Around Chicken Giniling
- 10 pcs. lumpia/ spring roll wrappers 6-inch
- 2 cups cooking oil
Place 25 g of Chicken Giniling on lumpia wrappers.
Brush edges with water. Fold sides then roll to seal completely.
Heat oil in a pan. Fry lumpia for 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown & cooked through.
Drain Excess oil on paper towels.
Magnolia Chicken Timplados All Around Giniling and Pangsahog products are ready to cook and perfectly marinated, which makes them versatile for various dish applications.
- Sulit & easy-to-prepare delicious Pinoy staples for only P49 per tub
- Real chicken goodness- made with real Magnolia Chicken
- High in protein, which boosts immunity
- Packed in “Selyado Sigurado” tub packaging
- Versatile dish applications
- Giniling – can be used as stuffing for lumpiang shanghai, chicken siomai or formed into chicken balls or patties
- Pangsahog – can be used as pangsahog in pancit, soupy, and vegetable dishes
With Magnolia Chicken Timplados All Around Giniling and Pangsahog, Sarap na pang all-around, Abot kaya na!
Sopas
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 5 servings
Author: Homefoodie
- 1 tub 250 g Magnolia Chicken Timplados All-Around Chicken Pangsahog
- 3 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 can 340 g evaporated milk
- ½ pc. cabbage sliced
- 1 pc. carrots small sized diced
- 1 ½ cup elbow macaroni
- 6 to 8 cups water
- 3 to 4 pcs. hotdog sliced
- 2 to 3 stalks celery chopped
- 1 to 2 cubes chicken bouillon
- 1 pc. 100 g chicken liver optional
In a wok/casserole, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté the Magnolia All-Around Pangsahog, hotdog & chicken liver* for 4-5 minutes until meat becomes brown in color.
Add the carrots, celery & cabbage and continue to sauté for 2-3minutes.
Pour the water and let it boil. Then put the macaroni & cook for 9-10 minutes (depending on cooking guide).
Pour the evaporated milk while stirring. Cover and simmer for 3 minutes.
Add salt & pepper to taste. Serve hot and enjoy.
For more recipes, visit www.homefoodie.com.ph
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Dec 23, 2023 | Business
As the festive season unfolds, Rizal Park Hotel warmly invites guests to embrace the spirit of celebration with a range of offerings, from delectable dining experiences to enticing room packages designed to give joy and create lasting memories.
Amidst the festive ambiance, families can bask in the warmth of togetherness at the hotel’s Festive Christmas Buffet. The Christmas lunch feast on December 24 and 25, priced at ₱1799, features a special appearance of the Gingerbread Man and Elves, adding a touch of enchantment.
Families can also engage in a family-friendly gingerbread cookie decorating activity. On New Year’s Day, Rizal Park Hotel unveils Brunch Buffet at ₱2000 between 11 AM and 3 PM—an enchanting way to celebrate 2024.
Rizal Park Hotel Holiday Offerings Takeout Specials
For those preferring a feast at home, Rizal Park Hotel introduces its new Takeout Specials. Indulge in baby back ribs with sides of coleslaw, corn muffin, and baked beans for ₱2200.
Other offerings include Peking Duck (₱4,388 ++), Suckling Pig (₱12,800 ++), Ensaymada specials with exclusive flavors of Ube and Cheese (₱170), Kesong Puti and Itlog na Maalat (₱190), and Cream Cheese (₱170), and Liver Pate (₱350) with Baguette Crisps (₱120).
Rizal Park Hotel Room Packages

Guests seeking an extended celebration can opt for the Christmas Family Room Package, valid until December 31, 2023, offering an overnight stay in a Deluxe Room, breakfast buffet for four at Café Rizal, and a dinner buffet for four at Café Rizal—all for ₱15,000.
As the year transitions, the New Year’s Eve Room Package, from December 31, 2023, to January 01, 2024, presents an overnight stay in a Deluxe Room, two tickets to the New Year’s Eve Countdown Party at The Deck, and a New Year’s Brunch buffet for two, priced at ₱18,000.
New Year at the Deck
Ring in the New Year at The Deck with the New Year’s Countdown event from 9 PM to 1 AM. Options include Upper Deck at ₱2,500 and Lower Deck at ₱2,000, both offering access to the party and countdown, one drink, party favors, sparklers, a raffle entry, and a delectable Media Noche buffet.
Children can also revel in their own celebration at ₱2,000 with their own entertainment at the kids’ corner. For tickets, call or message on Viber at 09276687839.
Celebrate this holiday season in style with Rizal Park Hotel. For buffet reservations and takeout specials, call 09177113926. For room inquiries and reservations, call 09176571334.
To learn more about Rizal Park Hotel and its facilities, follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Dec 23, 2023 | Yummy Reviews
Working toward your health goals can be a long process, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be enjoyable. A small change to your diet, for example, can make the journey fun and worthwhile.
Here’s an idea: how about making plant-based milk drinks a part of your morning meals? Ready-to-drink milk brand Vitasoy is here to help you level up your breakfast with its range of delicious and nutritious plant-based milk drinks.
The brand offers three great-tasting, nutrient-packed milky variants: the soy-based Vitasoy Plus Milky and two new milk options: Vitasoy Plus Milky Almond, made from 100% almonds and oat-based Vitasoy Plus Milky Oat. What you’ll love about them is how they are nutritional powerhouses — packed with calcium, protein, and Vitamin D. Vitasoy Plus products are heart and gut-friendly as they are cholesterol and lactose-free and low in saturated fat. With proper diet and exercise, these Vitasoy plant-based milk drinks will surely keep you strong and healthy while you enjoy that familiar milky goodness.
Don’t know which plant milk to choose? Vitasoy Plus Milky is soy milk that’s milky and creamy. Even vegans couldn’t believe it’s plant milk! Vitasoy Plus Milky Almond has a creamy texture and roasted almond taste, while Vitasoy Plus Milky Oat has a rich, “oat-y” flavor and a milky texture and aroma. You can enjoy these plant-based milk drinks on their own, mix them in your morning cup of coffee or tea, or use them to elevate your breakfast game. Check out some ideas below:
Milky Overnight Oats

Level up your overnight oats with Vitasoy Plus Milky Oat
In need of a quick breakfast? Prep one the night before! Just mix Vitasoy Plus Milky Oat, oatmeal, chopped fresh fruit, and a sprinkle of nuts in a jar, place it in your fridge, and enjoy it the next day. For your fruit and nut toppings, you can try bananas or apples, and cashews or walnuts. The creaminess of Vitasoy Plus Milky Oat enhances the various textures and tastes of this dish, making it a hearty and enjoyable meal.
Milky Breakfast Cereal

Enjoy your morning cereal with Vitasoy Plus Milky Almond
Yes, you can level up your basic breakfast cereal with plant-based milk! Pour Vitasoy Plus Milky Almond over cornflakes, and add your favorite fruits like strawberries or mangoes. Vitasoy Plus Milky Almond’s delightfully nutty flavor will complement the crunch of the cereal.
Milky Korean Ramyeon

Experience your Korean Ramyeon the Milky Way with Vitasoy Plus Milky.
Balance out the heat in your Korean ramen by adding the creamy goodness of milk! Pour some Vitasoy Plus Milky into your favorite Korean ramyeon recipe, and further level up its protein content with egg! Mix in some chopped vegetables and enjoy your healthy Korean breakfast!
You know what they say: there’s nothing better than starting your day with a healthy and hearty breakfast. It’s time to make Vitasoy Plus’s plant-based milk drinks a regular part of your morning!
Follow @VitasoyPH on Facebook and Instagram to learn more.
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