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Thank You So Much, Fellow Foodies!

Written on October 1, 2011 by blankPixels in Awards and Recognition, Celebrations, Random Foodie Topics, Random Posts, Websites / Blogs for Foodies

I know this post has been delayed for weeks, but this is just in time because we’ve got a lot to be thankful for today, including our home in Dampalit, Malabon being spared from complete destruction from Pedring.

When we joined the run for the Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011, Ken and I did not expect the amount of support we got from our fellow bloggers, foodies and friends. So, when we found out we got a record-breaking 100+ votes, we were in shock. We landed in #1 after the votes were tallied.

Thank you to the Pinay Mommies Community for the love and support, especially from Mommy Rubz who welcomed me to the group even in my single-blessedness.

Thank you to everyone who voted for us. I haven’t collated your names and links yet, but as soon as I do, we’ll give you a link back on this post.

As Cielo of Brown Pinay, a dear blogger friend, commented, “Taon nyo talaga ang 2011.”, and we couldn’t agree more. I mean, we are overwhelmed by the fact that right after emerging as #1 in the Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs for 2011, we also got in the Top 10 of FriendsEat.com’s 2011 Best Food Blogger. Ken and I can think of a hundred and million reasons why people voted for us, most of them are pretty funny, but we still appreciate the love and support so much.

There were hundreds of food blogs that were nominated, but our fellow Pinoys and friends rallied to keep us in the Top 10! We’re the only Pinoy food blog on the list so we are so grateful for the love and support. *BIG HUGS*

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KFC is So Good – Share Your So Good Moments

Written on June 11, 2011 by blankPixels in Chicken and Eggs, Fast Food Chains, Foodie FYI / News, Foodie Promos, Giveaways & Freebies, Promos / Giveaways / Contests, Websites / Blogs for Foodies

It’s no question that one of the top fast food chains in our country is Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). KFC is actually our favorite because of their fries, their very flavorful chicken and their original recipe gravy that we absolutely love. They also come up with new products that satisfy the taste buds of Pinoys like us.

KFC's Double Down sandwich, Chili Lime chicken, BBQ Rods and California Maki Twister - CertifiedFoodies.com

Remember KFC’s Double Down sandwich? How about their Chili Lime Chicken? And, our ultimate faves, their BBQ Rods and California Maki Twister (oh, we wish they’ll bring this back!). We remember bringing our parents to KFC just so they could get a taste of these new flavors. Yes, we share our love for food with our nanay and tatay. And even for them whose taste buds aren’t as adventurous like ours, they both loved the different flavors KFC offers every time they come out with new products.

We know you’re all very familiar with KFC’s tagline – “It’s finger lickin’ good!”. It’s one of the most memorable and popular taglines ever.

Now, KFC has decided to not just focus on the quality and delicious food you get from them, but the experience, the feeling you get when you bite into that KFC chicken cooked to perfection or any of their delightfully good offerings.

With just one bite on their chicken, you’d know it was made with the freshest poultry delivered daily, pressure-cooked to get to that right tenderness, and then prepared in-store by real chefs with KFC’s 11 secret herbs and spices that make it truly and uniquely KFC’s.

KFC is so good! - CertifiedFoodies.com

How about getting that oh-so-fulfilling sensation when you pour KFC’s original recipe gravy on your chicken and eat it with a mouthful of rice or their mashed potatoes (okay, seriously, this post is making us hungry)? Makes you want to exclaim something to express that satisfaction.

That’s why KFC’s new tagline is… wait for it… KFC's new tagline 'So Good' focuses on the experience rather than just their great flavors and food - CertifiedFoodies.com

So good… If you ask us, it’s perfect to describe KFC and the experience you get after dining in or even ordering a bucket meal for takeout.

You can check out KFC’s So Good website (http://www.kfc.com.ph/sogood) to find out more about this change. While you’re at it, check out KFC’s newly designed website – www.kfc.com.ph

Share Your So Good Moments and Win!

On KFC So Good Moments website, you can share your own so-good moments for a chance to qualify as one of 15 with the best so-good stories and bag one of these prizes:

- Be one of three (3) top winners who’d get eleven (11) buckets of delicious KFC chicken EACH
(Yes, dear… 11 buckets each.)

- Be one of twelve (12) winners (runner-up/consolation) who’d get KFC gift certificates

Deadline for submission of entries is August 31, 2011. So, you still got time to come up with your so-good moments.

Let us share with you ours…

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Gone Chocco Giveaways! Ends 11/26!

Written on November 21, 2010 by blankPixels in Chocolates, Comfort Food, Foodie Promos, Giveaways & Freebies, Promos / Giveaways / Contests, Websites / Blogs for Foodies

This was supposed to be published a week ago, but for some reason, it missed the schedule. Good thing I thought about checking why I haven’t gotten any comments on this post yet. That’s when I found out it didn’t publish! Argh!

I’ve already blogged about Gone Chocco, the ultimate chocolate lover’s blog. I am a subscriber of Kath, the choco reviewer and author of this awesome blog. I love reading her reviews, as I imagine myself taking a bite off those chocolates she features on her blog. And, I love her humor, too! I know you’d enjoy reading her blog.

This month, Kath is hosting a giveaway to her subscribers and Facebook fans. Here are the details:

MECHANICS:

Joining is pretty easy. Just do any of the following:

Subscribe to Gone Chocco through email.
"Like" Gone Chocco’s Facebook page.

That’s it! Easy, right?! Click here for the official giveaway / competition page.

PRIZES:

She’s giving away GoneChocco shirts, badges/pins, notepads, chocolate zip purse and iPhone case, chocolate calculator (ooh, I want this!), and, of course, chocolates from various manufacturers, of different flavors, styles, and countries. Woot!

Prizes from GoneChocco.com - CertifiedFoodies.com

More prizes from GoneChocco.com - CertifiedFoodies.com

The photos above are just a selection of the chocolates and prizes she’s giving away. There’ll be more until the end of the giveaway.

GIVEAWAY END DATE: November 26, 2010

I’m already a subscriber of her blog so I’m in! I really want to try all those chocolates she’s featured on Gone Chocco. Most of them aren’t available here in the Philippines so I really hope I could win some.

Hurry! Join this chocolatey giveaway! Send some our way if you win, aight? ^_^ Good luck!

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Chocolatey Goodness + Gone Chocco, THE Blog for Chocolate Lovers

Written on October 5, 2010 by blankPixels in Chocolates, Comfort Food, Foodie Blog Reviews / Features, Foodie Discoveries, Snacks, Websites / Blogs for Foodies

I am a chocolate lover. Wait, let me rephrase that. I’m a DARK chocolate lover. But, I still enjoy other kinds of chocolates. Just like what we see in movies and on TV, chocolate is a mood-booster for me. It’s still my choice of comfort food.

Dark Chocolate – CertifiedFoodies.com
Photo credit: Sense & Serendipity

I had the chance to try different chocolates over the past years. Most recently, I’ve had these two new additions to the list of my favorite chocolates – Lindt Pistachio and Ritter Sport Dark Whole Hazelnuts – and, my long-time favorite, Ferrero Rocher.

Lindt Pistachio Chocolate - CertifiedFoodies.com

Lindt Pistachio Chocolate
I love that the chocolate is soft and the pistachio gives it a li’l crunch.

Ritter Sport Dark Whole Hazelnuts - CertifiedFoodies.com

Ritter Sport Dark Whole Hazelnuts
I usually don’t like chocolate with nuts, but I enjoyed this.

Ferrero Rocher Chocolates - CertifiedFoodies.com

Ferrero Rocher Chocolates
Different variants. I enjoyed the dark chocolate the most.

I know, some people may say I might need acne products for eating lots of chocolates. But, you should know that chocolates actually are rich in antioxidants called flavonoids that are known to improve the heart’s health. I guess that’s why eating chocolates is comforting.

I prefer dark chocolate over any other kind of chocolate. I love the bittersweet taste and I’m not really a fan of milk and chocolate. Dark chocolate is my favorite comfort food. I also prefer enjoying a plain bar of dark choco, without nuts or anything crunchy mixed, while enjoying movies at home or writing a blog. I’m trying to lessen my cravings for it since I’m trying to lose weight, so I limit myself to one li’l square of chocolate every now and then.

A few of the more affordable dark chocolate I’ve tried are from Hershey’s, Meiji and Goya. Of the 3, I love Hershey’s the most.

Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate - CertifiedFoodies.com

Hershey’s Special Dark Chocolate
Photo credit: Meals and Miles

And, back in high school, I got so addicted to this very affordable milk chocolate – Lala. It only sells at about Php 8.00 now at the market. It brings back a lot of memories for me.

Lala Milk Chocolate - CertifiedFoodies.com

Lala Milk Chocolate
The more affordable alternative.

Gone Chocco – THE Blog for Chocolate Lovers!

While I was doing my daily rounds of bloghopping, I came across this blog that just melted my heart. As soon as I landed on this blog, I quickly browsed through past posts and I can’t believe at how much chocolately goodness I found. The blog I’m talking about is Gone Chocco.

Gone Chocco - The Ultimate Chocolate Lover Blog - CertifiedFoodies.com

The author, Kath Lockett, is the ultimate chocolate lover. And browsing through her blog, reading how she describes or reviews the chocolates she’s tried, really makes me want to try everything she’s featured on Gone Chocco. Really mouth-watering, especially the way she takes photos of the chocolates. Here are a few of the chocolates she featured on her blog that I’d love to try. I wonder where I can buy them here or if they’re even available here in the Philippines.