by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 13, 2017 | Business
Cable Car, a cornerstone of the bar and restaurant industry in the Philippines since its founding in 1992, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. To mark this milestone, the establishment is opening new branches, revamping its menu, and planning exciting developments for the near future.
For the past 25 years, Cable Car has been a trusted name in the Philippines’ bar and restaurant industry. It opened its doors in 1992 as one of the pioneering restobars in Metro Manila. After a quarter of a century of serving millions of customers (approximately 250 to 300 per day) with delicious food and drink offerings, it has established a stellar reputation among several generations of Filipinos. The establishment is known for its San Francisco-style pub ambiance, beer pong nights, and popular dishes such as Cable Car Rice and Sisig Rice.
With its familiar, comfortable, and casual vibe, both Filipinos and tourists alike flock to Cable Car, which makes you feel at home from the moment you step inside. Over the years, it has remained a popular hangout spot, particularly for college students and young professionals looking to unwind, drink, relax, and socialize.
Cable Car is also a great option for families seeking a place to enjoy a meal together. It offers a full menu of hearty and flavorful dishes, many of which have a Filipino twist, making it perfect for a casual dinner during the week or on weekends. The story of Cable Car is one of remarkable growth and success, which has recently led to its expansion into franchising.
Its very first branch – Cable Car Makati – opened its doors in 1992 and was followed by Cable Car Tomas Morato and Cable Car BGC located at the Fort Strip. The latest Metro Manila branch is Cable Car Ortigas, and the very first Cable Car franchise – Cable Car Iloilo – opened in July 2016. Cable Car will also mark the opening of an exciting franchise in Pampanga this year, quickly followed by another in Alabang.
This year, Cable Car is celebrating its 25th year of existence and has much in store to mark this huge milestone. These include a menu revamp to include more special dishes, branches opening 24 hours a day, a food delivery service, and a Big Open Grounds Concert Event with a host of exciting activities this November.
With its sumptuous cuisine, refreshing tipples, and top-quality service, Cable Car aims to continue to provide its guests with an unparalleled and unique experience that they can only get at Cable Car – a home away from home.
Check out their Facebook page now!
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 9, 2017 | Discounts, Sales, and Giveaways
I cannot recall the last time I had a real vacation but I remember that as far as vacation spots is concerned Huma Island has always been part of the dream. All the stories I’ve heard about Huma Island has been glowing and all the pictures I’ve seen have convinced me even more that I will need to find the time and the money to go there.
Now, if you are a Citi credit card holder then that dream could be a reality. With Citi Credit Cards, you can enjoy a memorable island getaway through an exclusive 3 days/2 nights travel offer with Huma Island Resort & Spa in Palawan!
photo credit to humaisland.com
Choose between the Water Villas that rise on stilts right above the coral banks at 54% discount; a Beach Villa straddling the shoreline at 49% discount; and a luxurious family suite replete with its own mini pool at 38% discount.
photocredit to smartotels
Or, you may go for an expansive Presidential Suite – all of 294 square meters which is perfect for large groups!
To ensure a worry-free holiday, included in this travel package are overnight accommodations, daily breakfast, roundtrip land & boat transfers (Busuanga Airport – Resort – Busuanga Airport), and special credits towards dining, spa services, even for island activities.
And remember: advance reservation is required to guarantee availability of rooms.
How to avail of this special offer
To grab this irresistible offer simply contact Huma Island Resort& Spa’s reservation hotline at (02) 553 0119, or their booking emails at in*****@********nd.com and re*********@********nd.com.
Promotion period is from January 1 to March 31, 2017, while the stay period is from January 1 to June 30, 2017.
For more information, log on to www.citibank.com.ph or call the 24-hour CitiPhone at 995-9999.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 8, 2017 | Entertainment
Gateway Gallery celebrated the second year of its “Sining Saysay: Philippine History in Art” exhibit by launching a digital interface that utilizes augmented reality (AR) to recount Philippine history and make it more interesting to an increasingly digital-savvy generation.
On February 22, the Gallery launched “Sining Lakbay: Philippine History in Augmented Reality,” a project that marries art and technology to give visitors a more enhanced experience of its long-term collection.
The event was attended by guests of honor like:
- Mrs. Judy Araneta Roxas, president of the J. Amado Araneta Foundation president and vice chairman of the Araneta Center, Inc.
- Manolo Roxas, grandson of Philippine president Manuel L. Roxas
- Binibining Pilipinas Charities, Inc chairperson Stella Marquez-Araneta
- esteemed painter Betsy Westendorp
- Divina Gracia Pascua, OIC of the Culture and Tourism Affairs Office
- Dinky Soliman, former DSWD secretary
- as well as Binibini queens Nicole Codroves, Jennifer Hammond, and Nichole Manalo
- and 2016 Miss International Kylie Verzosa.
During the event, guests were able to test the AR feature and were encouraged to go around the Gallery to experience it first-hand. Ten DOT-accredited history teachers from various Quezon City schools served as Gallery Guides.
Art and AR
The “Sining Lakbay” project is a product of careful and creative implementation spearheaded by artists, filmmakers, historians, curators, editors, and technology providers.
It aims to be a platform for gallery guests to have a more enriched experience of “Sining Saysay”, a collection of 30 large history paintings that resulted from the collaboration between the University of the Philippines and the Araneta Center.
“Sining Lakbay” also aims to create awareness of history among the youth by appealing to their interest in digital technology.
Watching Philippine History unfold on their devices
To Gallery visitors a more immersive experience, 10 paintings from the collection will “come to life” on their WIFI-enabled digital devices like mobile phones and tablets using the Layar app that can be downloaded for free (on iOS and Android).
Users will then be able to scan the selected paintings on their device to watch the video and hear the narration on chapters of Philippine history.
The videos are accurate historical accounts of events depicted in the paintings. Each video lasts roughly three minutes, with the whole tour lasting about 30 minutes total.
This launch is just the first phase of an even bigger project of making all 30 paintings in the collection AR-enabled.
Gateway Gallery: Here and now
Gateway Gallery opened on November 21, 2014. Its long-term exhibit, “Sining Saysay: Philippine History in Art,” opened to the public on Feb. 18, 2015.
The Sining Saysay artists are:
- Grace Alfonso
- Don Artificio
- Bim Bacaltos
- Adi Baen-Santos
- Grandier Bella
- Angel Cacnio
- Romy Carlos
- Cris Cruz
- Dennis Dasco
- brothers Simkin and Vincent de Pio with their father Gig de Pio
- Neil Doloricon
- Norman Dreo
- Ding Hidalgo
- the late Abdulmari Asia Imao, National Artist for Visual Arts
- Ben Infante
- Junyee
- Aileen Lanuza
- Romy Mananquil
- Norly Meimban
- Jonal Salvosa
- Julius Samson
- Randy Solon
- Michael Velasco
- and Janice Young
In over two years of operations, the Gallery has grown its art collection to 50 artworks donated by various artists. Attendance has also risen to an average of 200 visitors a day in the same period.
Last year, it received an accreditation from the Department of Tourism.
The Gallery will continue to expand its horizons this year, providing artists a home to hone and showcase their craft, and giving the Filipino public a haven of learning and creativity. Projects lined up for this year include:
- the Reading Nook, a mini library for all ages, highlighted by story-telling sessions for kids in partnership with Adarna Publishing;
- and Bravo Weekend, which showcases Filipino culture through music and dance.
With its vision to make arts and culture accessible to ordinary Filipinos, Gateway Gallery will continue programs that introduce arts to young children, holding art workshops for hobbyists, portrait sketching sessions for professional artists, and hosting talks by artists and historians.
Located at the 5th level of the Gateway Tower at the Araneta Center, Gateway Gallery is free to the public and is open Mondays to Sundays from 10am to 7pm. It is supported and managed by the J. Amado Araneta Foundation, the CSR arm of the Araneta Group.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 8, 2017 | Technology
When the weather starts to feel humid and the rays of the sun seem to follow you wherever you go, that’s it – you know that summer is fast approaching and it’s about time to hit the beach!
You’ve got your summer beach bods ready, your out-of-town trips booked, your OOTDs planned, but have you thought about what to use to capture those social media worthy moments?
Lazada Philippines, your favorite one-stop online shopping and selling destination is giving you red-hot deals for as low as 83% off on camera and accessory brands such as GoPro, Canon, Samsung, Nikon, and many more:
Capture life in a whole new way with the GoPro Hero5 Black.
It is the most powerful and easiest GoPro product to use so far, boasts of an advanced video stabilization where you can capture stunningly smooth videos, handheld or mounted on your gear; and is even rugged and waterproof up to 33ft (10m) without housing.
Get yours at 10% off for only P18,799.
You’d really be in for a treat with XiaoMi Yi’s 16MP Sports and Action Camera because it comes with a Kingma Waterproof Case, a Yi Monopod, and a Yi Remote Shutter.
It definitely is a higher-end camera with an entry level price at only P5,897.
The S-40 Handheld Stabilizer for Steadicam has a magic carbon fiber stabilizer designed to reduce shake and stabilize videos and a bidirectional base plate which you can use to adjust your camera to any direction.
The best part is, this can be widely used with any kind of professional camera or camcorder for only P2,767.
If you’ve only got your mobile phones with you, you can still take great pictures with the VODOOL 3-in-1 Clip which includes a 0.67X wide angle lens that can capture relatively large scenes in a small range, a 10x micro lens that can capture tiny particles clearly, and a 180° fish-eye lens that can expand the scope of the area and give you a good viewing experience.
Get all three for only P365.
Birthday Blow-out!
March also marks Lazada Philippines’ anniversary month and the company is set to offer great deals on its Birthday Sale happening on March 21-23, 2017.
Enjoy a birthday blowout of killer deals, massive discounts, unbeatable flash sales, and many more amazing surprises during this three-day shopping extravaganza.
Celebrate with Lazada by visiting Lazada.com.ph or downloading the Lazada mobile app for free today.
About Lazada
Lazada (www.lazada.com.ph) is Philippines’ largest online shopping mall and is pioneering e-commerce by providing a fast, convenient and secure online shopping experience combined with an extensive product offering in categories ranging from mobiles & tablets and consumer electronics to household goods, toys, fashion and sports equipment.
Lazada is continuously striving to offer its customers the best possible shopping experience with multiple payment methods including cash on delivery, extensive warranty commitments and free returns.
Lazada mobile applications for Android, iPhone and iPad provide additional convenience to its consumers’ allowing them to shop anywhere, anytime.
For more information, please visit http://www.lazada.com.ph. For updates on Lazada’s latest innovations, as well as activities, contests and promotions, connect with us via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/LazadaPhilippines).
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 7, 2017 | Technology
Get your hands on these devices smarter than your basic video camera, which can prove useful in sticky road situations and keeping everything in check.
Dashboard cameras (dash cams) have become increasingly popular and essential over the past couple of years and Lazada Philippines offers you options that can fit your budget.
Think of it as the GoPro of your lovely car which records every detail that takes place both on the road and inside the car. It also provides an objective eye in driving situations that are often met with confusion. Simply mount this nifty device to the dashboard/windscreen of your car and you’re all set for the road trip.
Have a peek at its benefits and why it is a good buy:
Crash for Cash
graphic courtesy of www.cuteinjury.co.uk
Be not afraid to be a victim of some modus operandi and protect yourself if you fall prey to these illegal money-making organizations. They try to cut in on your right of way to cause a collision and report an alleged injured passenger to extort money from you. Getting a dashcam could be the strongest proof to defend yourself and be acquitted from such circumstances.
Incident Recording
In case your car gets involved in a road accident that clearly is not your fault, this camera will be your most important witness to prove otherwise.
Avoid getting tickets
For a driving violation you did not commit, readily offer to open up and review your dash cam footage before a ticket is given.
Teenage Driving
photo credit to autoinsurancecenter.com.
Set up a regular schedule to review the dash cam footage of your kid’s driving. See what you can do to prevent him/her from getting a ticket or being involved in an accident. Best to be preventive and give them tips on what they can do better when on the road.
With the variety of dash cams currently out on the market at quite hefty prices, purchasing one might seem like a big spend and out of budget.
Worry no more in finding the best dashboard cameras as Lazada Philippines, the country’s one-stop online shopping and selling destination, gives you enough reasons to shop more and spend less. Simply visit to Lazada.com.ph and browse through your dash cam options.
Birthday Blow-out!
March also marks Lazada Philippines’ anniversary month and the company is set to offer great deals on its Birthday Sale happening on March 21-23, 2017.
Enjoy a birthday blowout of killer deals, massive discounts, unbeatable flash sales, and many more amazing surprises during this three-day birthday shopping extravaganza.
Celebrate with Lazada by logging on to Lazada.com.ph or download the Lazada mobile app for free today.
About Lazada
Lazada (www.lazada.com.ph) is Philippines’ largest online shopping mall and is pioneering e-commerce by providing a fast, convenient and secure online shopping experience combined with an extensive product offering in categories ranging from mobiles & tablets and consumer electronics to household goods, toys, fashion and sports equipment.
Lazada is continuously striving to offer its customers the best possible shopping experience with multiple payment methods including cash on delivery, extensive warranty commitments and free returns. Lazada mobile applications for Android, iPhone and iPad provide additional convenience to its consumers’ allowing them to shop anywhere, anytime.
For more information, please visit http://www.lazada.com.ph. For updates on Lazada’s latest innovations, as well as activities, contests and promotions, connect with them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LazadaPhilippines.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 5, 2017 | Beauty
The lips express loving feelings powerfully through kisses. Whether they are laid on the face as a friendly sign of affection, around the neck for passion, on the knuckles for devotion, or simply on the lips for romance, kisses can share what you find hard to put into words.
But little do people know that lips need tender care against dryness to stay kissable. Give your lips the love and color they need with the newest lipsticks of Ever Bilena.
Lock love down with moisture-rich Ever Bilena lipsticks
The country’s leading cosmetics company now has new lipstick lines that come in a wide range of desirable colors perfect to match your mood. What’s more, each formulation comes loaded with moisturizers to keep the lips soft, smooth and supple.
Keep your look strong and solid from morning to night with the Luxe line. It comes in sweet violets, vivid reds, pretty pinks and bold browns with names fit for confident women: Princess, Queen, Charm, Goddess and Diva. Its silky application gives way to a rich semi-satin finish, a quick swipe is enough to make a statement.
From a sweet smile to a sultry pout, switch up your look with a quick swipe of the LTD Liquid Lipstick. Experience a velvety soft liquid lipstick that delivers buildable and long lasting lip color with a matte finish.
A range of colors your lips will love
This limited edition range comes in twelve highly pigmented shades, from soft mauvey nudes to vampy reds. And with playful names like “Hotel Heiress,” “Cashmere Blush,” and “Skinny Dip,” you can be sure to need all twelve for your make-up kit!
So kiss dry, boring lips goodbye! Express your love in the many shades of Ever Bilena’s Luxe and LTD lipstick today.
To learn more about these lipsticks and other products by Ever Bilena, visit www.everbilena.com.ph, and follow www.facebook.com/everbilenacosmetics.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 4, 2017 | Lifestyle
If you are a Filipino and you often do the cooking or the grocery shopping then you are familiar with Minola cooking oil.
Minola has been a staple in our kitchen for as long as I remember. Growing up I spent a lot of time in the kitchen learning to cook and bake. Many Filipino dishes start off by sautéing garlic, onions, and tomatoes and Minola is perfect for that.
Minola has no strong smell or taste. It is a clear fluid. What I like best about it? It is a locally produced product and is derived from coconuts.
Minola is made from coconut oil
The coconut is one of the most robust and useful members of the plant kingdom and can be found in tropical and subtropical countries all over the world.
“It offers the greatest means of sustenance to the natives, for they obtain from it wine, fruit, oil, and vinegar.”
– Capt. Artieda (around 1564), vol 3, p. 202.
There are two (2) kinds of fat: saturated and unsaturated fat. For many years we’ve been told that saturated fat is bad for us, that it causes many illnesses, cancer included. But research revealed that when they said “saturated fat” they really meant animal fat.
Photo courtesy of www.dred.com
Coconut oil is also classified as saturated fat but unlike animal fat it is rich in lauric acid which is found in mother’s milk. This means that the first food we were introduced to was the best for our body, so how can Minola oil be anything but good for us?
There are so many varieties of cooking oil in the market … soy, corn, palm, olive, and canola to name a few. And for every variety there are so many brands. So how can we decide which one to get?
My personal take on it is … let’s go healthy and let’s support our own.
Minola cooking oil is made from coconut and is locally sourced and made by the San Pablo Manufacturing company for more than 50 years now. Recently they introduced the Palm Olein cooking oil and the Minola margarine.
Healthier ang relationship with Minola cooking oil
Minola is sexy
Minola makes healthy sexy. It illustrates it with this funny, sexy commercial.
The first time I saw that commercial it cracked me up. It was funny, it was sexy, but more importantly, it was sweet! It didn’t extol the medicinal benefits of Minola cooking oil but it promoted emotional health in a relationship. It is a simple way to spice up a relationship, don’t you think?
Minola is love
This commercial is not funny, it is not light. It was touching and sweet and tackled a topic that most people do not openly talk about.
Good relationships are hard to come by. Relationships that last are even harder. It helps when there is something in the relationship to keep the spark alive – something like great cooking with Minola cooking oil by the one you love.
External applications of Minola
Minola oil is made from coconut oil, which makes it great for other things besides cooking.
Minola for Hair and Scalp Care
Hot oil treatments are the common organic/natural answer to hair and scalp care. As the weather turns from hot to cold and hot again our scalp starts to flake and our hair dries out and gets split ends. Regular treatments with Minola coconut oil is an inexpensive yet effective treatment.
I know some people who have said they do the whole hot oil treatment routine of warm up the oil before applying it to their hair and scalp. Then they wrap their head in cling wrap and let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes before massaging the scalp and then washing it out and towelling dry.
Some I’ve heard go simpler. They just take a little Minola oil in their palm and then rub it straight into their hair and scalp. Once coated, they let it sit for a few minutes then they wash it out.
Whether treatment 1 or treatment 2 the end result is the same … strong, beautiful hair and flake-free scalp!
Minola for removing makeup
Taking off make up is not easy, especially when removing eye makeup. Coconut oil is currently a trend in makeup removers. If you were to search online you will see expensive brands of coconut oil make up removers. But why spend so much when Minola cooking oil will do the trick?
What you need:
- cotton balls or cotton pads
- a few drops of Minola coconut cooking oil
- your made up face.
I wear makeup and removing waterproof mascara and eyeliner is not easy. Whenever I try to remove it I often end up smearing it first (and looking like a raccoon) before I can get it right. Same goes with eye shadow. Blended eyes are pretty but because it means you placed several layers of makeup, it also means that there is more product to remove.
That is not a problem with Minola. And best of all, it is not expensive. 🙂
Minola is good for our body inside and out. So why think twice about it? I think every Filipino home should continue to have Minola Cooking oil close at hand.
For more information about Minola Premium Coconut Cooking Oil visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Minola-Cooking-Oil-148228115196855.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Mar 2, 2017 | Discounts, Sales, and Giveaways, Travel
To stay on top of their game Grab has come up with some innovations to their services that patrons are sure to appreciate and enjoy.
Various payment options
In the past the only way to pay for Grab rides was via cash or credit card. Late 2016 they renamed their payment feature into GRABPAY and provided more payment options, such as:
- cash
- credit card
- debit card
- top-up credits
Top-up credits means you can reload your Grab account through online banking or via ATM.
Maybe someday they will also accept payments from GCash and Smartmoney 🙂
Live phone support
Whenever we have problems with our ridesharing app or service don’t we wish we could call someone? Sure email works but response takes too long!
Thankfully Grab now has Phone support. This means that we can call them if we have any issues we want addressed immediately instead of having to wait for an email. Hooray! Good work, Grab!
Grab rewards
Loyalty cards are now all the rage and Grab has introduced its own in-app version. Grab gives their riders more reasons to keep using Grab.
The more trips you take the more points you make! Grab now rewards it’s riders with free trips when you reach a certain number of points.
Not only that but, in addition, Grab riders also get discounts and freebies from their partners such as:
- Agoda
- Althea
- Flexiroam
- Fraser Place
- KFC
- Mister Donut
- Mrs. Fields’s
- Tokyo Tokyo
- Travelbook
- Zalora
Personally, I am quite likely to use the food rewards first. 😀
You can also check out how man points you’ve already made and how many points you need to reach a specific level. The levels they offer are SILVER, GOLD, AND PLATINUM.
Points are earned with every transaction you make with whatever Grab service you use.
For example, I booked Grabshare from my house to work and after the trip ended I received an alert that I now have an additional 38 rewards points. It’s that easy!
At the left are my rewards points. As you can see I still have a long way to go. To avail of even the P50 discount I need 600 points.
Grab offers its patrons an experience beyond the ride. Grab offers a lifestyle. Use my code to join Grab now: https://invite.grab.co/BFCC24
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Feb 28, 2017 | Health and Wellness
I used to wear glasses when I was in high school and all the way until the early 2000s. Since then I have been lucky enough not to need them but lately, with the stress of grading papers and submissions by my students I noticed that my eyesight seems to be more blurry than I remembered. And so pretty soon I will find myself possibly on the hunt for a new pair of glasses, at the very least, reading glasses.
Oftentimes when we visit the eye doctor to get prescription glasses, we spend some time choosing the frame that suits our face shape and personal style. But do we also take time to choose the type of lens appropriate for our eye problem and lifestyle?
According to Dr. Emelita Roleda, general manager of Essilor Philippines, the world’s leading ophthalmic optics company, “wearing just any kind of glasses is not enough. It is important to choose the right lens to get the best protection”.
Dr. Roleda explains that there are two types of lenses: uncoated and multi-coated lenses. “Uncoated lenses are prone to damage and don’t provide protection against elements that threaten healthy vision. Using multi-coated lenses enhance the performance, quality and life of glasses. Invest on high quality lenses as it will really pays off in the long run, in terms of benefits to one’s eyesight.”
Meanwhile, multi-coated lenses are more advanced and tightly controlled due to computer processes. These lenses are evenly layered, can withstand high temperature and offer more improved performance.
Glasses fitted with Crizal® Prevencia’s multi-coated lenses filter out harmful blue-violet light from gadgets, LED TVs, LED lights, fluorescent lights
Essilor’s Crizal® Prevencia is a multi-coated lens made with smart technology that filters out harmful blue-violet and UV lights emitted by the sun, gadgets, LED TVs, LED lights and fluorescent lights. On top of preventing long-term vision damage, it allows good light that helps regulate sleep and mood, and boosts brain activity.
“Do consult your eye doctor because they can recommend the best lenses suitable to your needs and lifestyle,” Dr. Roleda adds.
Learn more about Crizal® Prevencia by visiting your preferred eye doctor or leading optical shop, or by logging on to www.essilor.com.ph.
by Penny Angeles-Tan | Feb 27, 2017 | Bon Appetit
They say that everything’s better with bacon and I can’t help but agree. For today’s dinner, I decided to make cream-cheese filled bacon-wrapped chicken. Sadly, I cannot display photos of the dish itself because we were too hungry that as soon as it was cooked and placed on the table, everyone took a piece off the platter and … nibble, bite, chew, savor, swallow, yum! It was gone. 😀
For this post, I will use photos from the web but as soon as I am able to do this dish again I will make sure to take photos and post it.
Some things you need to know about chicken
photo courtesy of buzzfeed.com
There are two kinds of meat on a chicken – the dark meat and white meat. In a nutshell white meat is made up of the entire torso of the chicken while dark meat is the thighs, legs, and wings.
- White meat is meatier (there is more of it) and is often dry which is why it is what is usually used in making chicken salad, chicken sandwiches, etc.
- Dark meat is juicier (fatter) and softer so people who are counting calories tend not to get this. However, it is for that reason that dark meat tastes yummier!
What you need to know about bacon
photo credit to Kenny Alexander taken from http://6iee.com
It’s delicious. Nuff said. 😀
There are many brands selling bacon to be found in the supermarket but my favorites are Purefoods and it’s sister brand, Vida.
- Purefoods bacon comes in many variants – classic honey-cured, maple, thick slice, barbeque, and honey roast.
- Vida comes in only 1 variant … just bacon 😀
Kitchen tools I used
- teaspoon
- 2 chopping boards
- large plastic container
- mallet or a pestle (if you don’t have a mallet)
- toothpicks
Ingredients I used for this recipe
- chicken thigh fillet
- Vida bacon – you will understand in a bit why I chose to use this one, besides for its price. 🙂
- Hunt’s barbeque sauce – you can use any old barbeque sauce. This just happened to be the one we had available.
- Arla cream cheese, any variant – my go-to brands are usually Philadelphia cream cheese and Emborg but I saw this one and got curious because it is less expensive. FYI, it’s pretty good, too!.
- salt and pepper
Alternative ingredients
You can use Purefoods barbeque flavored thick cut bacon if you like to save on steps. 😀
Procedure: what I did to put this dish together
I usually like preparing early so that when it is almost time to eat all I need to do is pop the food in the oven, in the fryer, on the pan, or pot. Today was no different – I prepared 3 hours ahead. 😀
- Layout the bacon on a chopping board or large plastic container without overlapping and pour some barbeque sauce on it (not too much!) and smear. Some of the sauce will end up on the board or container, that’s ok. Flip the bacon and smear the other side as well and then just let it sit.
- Take your chicken thigh fillet, lay it out as flat as you can on a chopping board, and then pound it flat (using a mallet or pestle) until it is almost evenly about 1/2 inch thick. If it came out thinner than that, it’s ok, just make sure it is even. Some would recommend putting the chicken in a clear plastic bag or cling wrap first. This will help in preserving the juices and will avoid splashes.
- Layout all the chicken pieces you just pounded on your chopping board. Take some salt and sprinkle in on the chicken.
- Take your pepper and do the same amount of pepper to use really depends on your preference and the preference of the people who will eat it. But, if I may suggest, don’t be heavy-handed with the seasonings.
- Note: There is no need to rub the salt and pepper in, just let it sit.
- Flip the chicken pieces and repeat the salt and pepper.
- On another chopping board take one of the bacon strips that you marinated in barbeque sauce and lay it flat.
- Take one chicken thigh fillet and put it on top of the bacon starting from one end with the majority of the bacon uncovered by chicken.
- Place 1 tsp. of cream cheese and plop it down on top of the chicken and smear it on as flat as you can concentrating on the center part of the chicken. Once cooked the flavor of the cream cheese will infuse with the chicken and you won’t actually see it on the final product. 🙂
- Starting at the end where the chicken is starting rolling as tightly as you can without breaking the bacon and making the chicken tumble. Your goal is to have a rollup that has bacon inside and out and to make sure the cream cheese will not escape the chicken when you cook it.
- Once you reach the end, take a toothpick and poke it through to secure the roll then transfer your finished product into a container, possibly the one where the bacon is marinating.
- Repeat the procedure with the remaining pieces. Once done, cover the rolls and place them in the refrigerator to “set”. Actually, we are just allowing the flavors we added to everything to seep in. At a minimum, I’d say 30 minutes.
Cooking time!
How to cook it is up to you. You can pan-fry, deep-fry, air-fry, or bake. The cooking time will depend on how thick your chicken is. I opted to use the air fryer (in an attempt to be healthier, hehehe) so that I do not use up so much oil and to keep the cream cheese in the chicken.
- Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes.
- Place a few pieces in the air fryer without crowding (about 4 to 5 pieces). Set the temperature to 180 degrees and cook for 20 minutes.
- Ding! Place your cream cheese-filled bacon-wrapped chicken on a platter and let it rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve and enjoy!
Serve alone or with a dipping sauce of your choice! One roll-up is pretty big and is good for 1 serving per person. For the growing boys and hungry adults, you may need 2 of these. 😀
Cooked properly the bacon will be warm and crispy and the chicken will be soft and juicy and infused with the flavor of the cream cheese. FYI, I got rave reviews about this from my family last night. 😀 Try making it yourself and let me know what you think.
If you like this recipe and will replicate it, take a pic and share it on Facebook or Instagram and don’t forget to tag me and use the hashtag #slvrdlphnrecipes
To ensure a worry-free holiday, included in this travel package are overnight accommodations, daily breakfast, roundtrip land & boat transfers (Busuanga Airport – Resort – Busuanga Airport), and special credits towards dining, spa services, even for island activities.
The event was attended by guests of honor like:
During the event, guests were able to test the AR feature and were encouraged to go around the Gallery to experience it first-hand. Ten DOT-accredited history teachers from various Quezon City schools served as Gallery Guides.
The “Sining Lakbay” project is a product of careful and creative implementation spearheaded by artists, filmmakers, historians, curators, editors, and technology providers.
To Gallery visitors a more immersive experience, 10 paintings from the collection will “come to life” on their WIFI-enabled digital devices like mobile phones and tablets using the Layar app that can be downloaded for free (on iOS and Android).
You’ve got your summer beach bods ready, your out-of-town trips booked, your OOTDs planned, but have you thought about what to use to capture those social media worthy moments?
March also marks Lazada Philippines’ anniversary month and the company is set to offer great deals on its Birthday Sale happening on March 21-23, 2017.
Lazada (www.lazada.com.ph) is Philippines’ largest online shopping mall and is pioneering e-commerce by providing a fast, convenient and secure online shopping experience combined with an extensive product offering in categories ranging from mobiles & tablets and consumer electronics to household goods, toys, fashion and sports equipment.
Lazada is continuously striving to offer its customers the best possible shopping experience with multiple payment methods including cash on delivery, extensive warranty commitments and free returns.
Lazada is continuously striving to offer its customers the best possible shopping experience with multiple payment methods including cash on delivery, extensive warranty commitments and free returns. Lazada mobile applications for Android, iPhone and iPad provide additional convenience to its consumers’ allowing them to shop anywhere, anytime.
The lips express loving feelings powerfully through kisses. Whether they are laid on the face as a friendly sign of affection, around the neck for passion, on the knuckles for devotion, or simply on the lips for romance, kisses can share what you find hard to put into words.
From a sweet smile to a sultry pout, switch up your look with a quick swipe of the LTD Liquid Lipstick. Experience a velvety soft liquid lipstick that delivers buildable and long lasting lip color with a matte finish.
Minola has been a staple in our kitchen for as long as I remember. Growing up I spent a lot of time in the kitchen learning to cook and bake. Many Filipino dishes start off by sautéing garlic, onions, and tomatoes and Minola is perfect for that.
Minola has no strong smell or taste. It is a clear fluid. What I like best about it? It is a locally produced product and is derived from coconuts.
The coconut is one of the most robust and useful members of the plant kingdom and can be found in tropical and subtropical countries all over the world.
Hot oil treatments are the common organic/natural answer to hair and scalp care. As the weather turns from hot to cold and hot again our scalp starts to flake and our hair dries out and gets split ends. Regular treatments with Minola coconut oil is an inexpensive yet effective treatment.
Taking off make up is not easy, especially when removing eye makeup. Coconut oil is currently a trend in makeup removers. If you were to search online you will see expensive brands of coconut oil make up removers. But why spend so much when Minola cooking oil will do the trick?
In the past the only way to pay for Grab rides was via cash or credit card. Late 2016 they renamed their payment feature into GRABPAY and provided more payment options, such as:
Whenever we have problems with our ridesharing app or service don’t we wish we could call someone? Sure email works but response takes too long!
Loyalty cards are now all the rage and Grab has introduced its own in-app version. Grab gives their riders more reasons to keep using Grab.
You can also check out how man points you’ve already made and how many points you need to reach a specific level. The levels they offer are SILVER, GOLD, AND PLATINUM.
Meanwhile, multi-coated lenses are more advanced and tightly controlled due to computer processes. These lenses are evenly layered, can withstand high temperature and offer more improved performance.
“Do consult your eye doctor because they can recommend the best lenses suitable to your needs and lifestyle,” Dr. Roleda adds.
Arla cream cheese, any variant – my go-to brands are usually Philadelphia cream cheese and Emborg but I saw this one and got curious because it is less expensive. FYI, it’s pretty good, too!.
Take your chicken thigh fillet, lay it out as flat as you can on a chopping board, and then pound it flat (using a mallet or pestle) until it is almost evenly about 1/2 inch thick. If it came out thinner than that, it’s ok, just make sure it is even. Some would recommend putting the chicken in a clear plastic bag or cling wrap first. This will help in preserving the juices and will avoid splashes.
Layout all the chicken pieces you just pounded on your chopping board. Take some salt and sprinkle in on the chicken.
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