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To Jollibee : Bring Back the Amazing Aloha Burger!!

Written on May 8, 2013 by in Burgers, Celebrations, Comfort Food, Fast Food Chains, Featured, Filipino Dishes / Cuisine, Food Business, Food Product Reviews / Features, Foodie FYI / News, Internet / Blogging Memes, Random Foodie Topics, Random Posts
Bring back the Jollibee Amazing Aloha Burger by Certified Foodies

We’ve said this before and we’ll say it again – food has drawn my brother and I closer throughout the years. It’s not just because of the flavors or the pleasant aroma in our kitchen brought about by our nanay’s cooking. It’s because of sharing. We’ve always believed food is meant to be enjoyed with others, as what our nanay instilled in us when we were growing up.

Aside from sharing, we believe that food has been a big part of some of our most memorable moments as siblings. I can count with my fingers the number of food or dishes that trigger such happy memories. One of them is definitely Jollibee’s Amazing Aloha Burger.

Jollibee Amazing Aloha Burger

I remember clearly, the Amazing Aloha Burger was one of the few splurges Ken and I allow ourselves to indulge in when we feel like celebrating or when we finally find time to spend a relaxing weekend at home. It’s just so uniquely good that we regard it as something to be enjoyed on special days. :)

You might think the addition of the pineapple to the combination of pure beef patties, bacon, cheese and lettuce is too simple, but we beg to disagree. It was even featured on Bloomberg Business Week as one of the world’s most original burgers. It’s one of the tastiest food combinations we’ve had in our lifetime and that’s why we’re soooo craving for it! :D

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7-Election Campaign by 7-Eleven : Until May 6th Only!

Written on May 3, 2013 by in Beverages / Drinks, Foodie FYI / News, Random Foodie Topics, Random Posts, Social Media
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I remember back in 2010, during the presidential elections, 7-Eleven launched an unofficial yet fun voting campaign through specially-designed Gulp® cups. I participated then so when I found out they’re doing it again, I wanted to join in too.

2013 7-Election Campaign Gulp cups

This time around, the 7-Election campaign is focused on the senatorial coalitions. Instead of voting individually, customers can choose from three (3) Gulp® cups with designs representing Team PNoy, United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) and the independent candidates and smaller parties.

Since the voting is not for a specific candidate but for his or her whole party, I had a difficult time choosing a cup. As much as I’d like to share my political views here, I know this food blog is not the proper forum so I’d rather just invite you to participate as you still have time. ;)

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Meet Johnny Sarangani, the Talking Bisayang Bangus!

Written on May 21, 2012 by in All About Cooking / Ingredients, Random Foodie Topics, Random Posts, Seafood

Being from Malabon, one of the most common fishes we cook here is bangus or milkfish. Every week, we enjoy bangus dishes like three to four times a week. It’s definitely one of the fishes we absolutely love, especially when its bones are all taken out for you to eat the fish meat and the belly (!) vigorously without worrying about them.

Okay, this post isn’t about our favorite bangus dishes, but as of late, the internet’s abuzz over Johnny Sarangani, the talking Bangus. Of all the dialects he could be fluent in, he speaks in Bisaya! I lived in Cebu for almost a year, and so while I was watching the video below, I understood what he was saying even without the caption. ;)

Johnny Sarangani, the talking Bisayang Bangus, due to unfortunate circumstances, was trapped in a small and dirty fishpond somewhere in the Metro. He was asking for help, but the residents of the area can’t understand him. Thankfully, the reporter can understand and speak Bisaya well. With her kind heart, she helped Johnny escape from the fishpond to help him return to Sarangani Bay where he originally lived with his family. Sarangani Bay is also known as one of the places here in the Philippines where you can get fresh and high quality bangus.

I wonder what will happen to Johnny Sarangani. Hmmm…

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Nominate Your Picks for Tatt Awards 2012!

Written on May 18, 2012 by in Internet / Blogging Memes, Random Posts, Social Media

Globe Tatt Awards - Nominate Now!

A few weeks ago, we were invited to the launch of Globe Tatt Awards 2012 at the roofdeck of Buddha Bar in Makati. We were looking forward to the event because it’s a chance to meet fellow social media addicts like ourselves. The event was hosted by Tim Yap and Petra Mahalimuyak (Ashley Rivera), the hottest Pinoy YouTube sensation to-date.

Tim Yap and Ashley Rivera aka Petra Mahalimuyak hosting the Globe Tatt Awards 2012 launch

The launch marks the beginning of nominations for the 10 categories in this year’s Tatt Awards: Stylisimo, The Explorer, Game Changer, The Visualizer, #Thought-mover, Video Slinger, Indie Rocker, The Advocate, Tech Junkie, and The One.

After the success of last year’s Tatt Awards, nominations this 2012 will definitely be interesting. With the wave of new online celebrities emerging from various social media platforms, surely, we’ll be introduced to a new batch of must-follow personalities.

"This year’s Tatt awards will honor a new batch of digital rockers," explains Dong Ronquillo, head of the Tattoo Nomadic Broadband Business. "What sets Tatt awards from other web-centric awards is that we look beyond mere statistics and acknowledge individuals who have expressed an opinion, created inspiring works or ignited social change. This is not a mere popularity contest but a recognition of people who used the social media space to share what they are most passionate about and, in the process, created positive influence and stirred action among people," he adds.

During the launch, they also introduced the new group of remarkable individuals composing the 2012 Tatt Council:

The Council members include award-winning journalist and ABS-CBN News & Public Affairs social media pioneer Maria Ressa; Filipino singer, comedian, and YouTube sensation Mikey Bustos; TV Personality-columnist and style guru Tim Yap; former music director for the rock station NU107.5 FM and musician Francis Brew; Multi-awarded humor blogger and one of Tatt Awards 2011 winners, The Professional Heckler, Loi Landicho; one of the most sought-after corporate, fashion and advertising photographers in the Philippines, Wig Tysmans; TV Host, Editor, Columnist, Endorser and Actor Raymond Gutierrez; model, host, magazine editor and sports enthusiast Rovilson Fernandez; Commissioner to the National Youth Commission and Outstanding student leader Gio Tingson; and Internet and Mobile Marketing Association of the Philippines (IMMAP) Vice President Pao Peña.

Some of the members of the new Tatt Council for 2012

Judging by the diversity of personalities of the members of this year’s Tatt Council, we can be sure the recipients of the awards will be meticulously picked among the nominees. So, we suggest you nominate people who you believe are truly deserving. :)

You only have until MAY 20th, THIS SUNDAY, for nominations. If you want to know how, you can visit the Tatt Awards website directly (www.tattawards.com), visit Globe Tattoo’s Facebook page, follow them on Twitter (@choosetattoo) or the hashtag #TattAwards.

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