Peri-Peri Turns 12!

Celebrating 12 years in the Food Industry is a milestone! It is a proof of how good the food and dining experience is. 2017 for Peri-Peri was a year of improving many facets of the restaurant according to Bryan Tiu, and 2018 will be a year to conquer great heights and many more discerning palates. 

Renowned for its Charcoal Grilled Chicken, BBQ Back Ribs, and 8 character-filled sauces, the restaurant has been steadily carving out its space among hearts of foodies in and out of the Metro since opening its first branch back in 2005.

Peri-Peri recently launched a series of tv and online ads featuring Enchong Dee, official endorser. As a youthful and optimistic person, he is the perfect embodiment of what Peri-Peri is. As a fan of the restaurant Enchong fell in love with Peri-Peri not only because they offer the best chicken in the Metro but also because of the quality and love they put in every dish.

The restaurant also added more than forty new dishes in the menu! Taking inspiration in South American, Peri-Peri tweaked each dish to capture the local taste. A selection of small plates was introduced recently, each item can be enjoyed as an appetizer that complements the already superb chicken and ribs. A more surprising news is that they only cost about 100-150 pesos!

Here are some of the dishes you'd want to sink your teeth into!

(left) Fish Sticks
- Crunchy, lightly breaded fish fillet pieces balanced out by Tartar sauce.

(right) Salted Egg Potato Chips
- Crispy thin slices of potato tossed in trendy salted egg flavor.

(left) Pastelillos de Carne
- Light and flaky mini turnovers filled generously with slow-cooked pulled pork.

(right) Chorizo Con Quezo Fondido
- A sumptuous blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheese melted together in a skillet then topped with meaty chorizo bits, served alongside crisp nacho dips.

(top left) Grilled Bacon Wrapped Meatballs
- Lean Angus beef meatballs wrapped in savoury bacon then grilled and tossed in out Asian sauce.

(bottom left) Patatas Bravas
- Potatoes fried to golden brown perfection then topped with flavorful meat sauce, tangy sour cream, and glorious melted cheese.

(right) Mozzarella Sticks
- Sticks of gooey Mozzarella breaded then fried until golden brown; served with marinara sauce and caesar dip.

To further bolster its market presence, Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken & Sauce Bar intends to open up more stores in the coming months. More stores are set to open soon at Ayala Feliz, Marikina, SM Marikina, Okada Manila, Robinsons Manila, Britanny Square, Fairview, Robinsons Magnolia, Banaue, Quezon City and Resorts World Manila among other.

Through a combination of mouth-watering food accented by a playful ambiance; Peri-Peri has built a food empire that is as distinct as it is exciting.

Facebook: @peripericharcoalchicken

Instagram: @pericharcoalph

Lots of love Alyssa ♥

Make Your Media Noche Extra Special With Danes Cheese Ball

The Holiday Season is the most special time of all for us Filipinos. It's the time where families get to see each other again, bond with your favorite cousin, have fun conversations with your favorite Tita, munch over your Lola's famous recipe or simply celebrate the season of giving and joy. Tho the season is almost coming to an end, that doesn't mean family gatherings and celebrations have to stop. Christmas may be over but there are a few days left before New Year comes and that still gives us time to spend it with our loved ones.

Speaking of New year we have this famous Media Noche and every family cooks their favorite recipes! I for sure am excited for my Lola's Caldereta, especially when it's cheesy, but since we're kicking off the new year we can also take up a notch some of our favorite recipes with some cheesy twists!

I will never forget Cheese Balls because for our family having this at our dinner table during Holiday Season is a must. So instead of just adding this creamy and flavorful cheese to our pandesal or tasty bread why not add them to other recipes! Here are 4 recipes I'm sure your family serve, and we can take it up a notch with Danes Cheese Ball.

1. Creamy Spaghetti
Spaghetti is a staple for every occassion especially when there are kids, so this season why not make your spaghetti creamier with cheese mixed into the sauce! Plus you can sprinkle a lot of it on top for the perfect finish.

2. Caldereta
My Lola makes the most delicious Caldereta I've ever tasted! Tho it's already perfect we can still try to make it more extra. Instead of using our typical cheese I'd suggest to use Danes Cheese Ball for a creamier and full taste to the sauce.

3. Baked Tahong
I will never say no to a baked tahong! This was the only recipe where I'd eat tahong. You can make it more special by adding a cup of grated danes cheese ball on top! I assure you this will smell amazing!

4. Fruit Salad
Of course the famous Fruit Salad is present in every table! You can add cube cheese from Danes Cheese Ball into your famous recipe and voila! The kids, cousins, titos and titas will surely love it!

You can also add this to your own recipes, those that are not listed here. So instead of using the regular cheese why not use Danes Cheese Ball and take everything up a notch! Danes Cheese Ball is available in all leading groceries and supermarkets. #HappyHoliDanes, indeed!

For more recipes check out their facebook page!

FB: @danescheese

Lots of love Alyssa ♥

Feel Sexy With Favori Scents

Scents are a strong factor when it comes to our mood, it may remind us of happy memories, places we've traveled or just boost our mood for the day. I can still remember whenever I smell a particular perfume, it sends me back to the day we went to HK, that's how essential scents are, it can take you back to places and give you feelings. Whenever I also step inside a room that's smells heavenly it provides a feeling of welcomed, clean and warmth. I have searched a lot of scents before that could create that feeling whenever they come to our store and so far none has stepped up to give us that aside from Favori.

Favori Scents is designed to be enjoyed at home, at work, or at any living space, and offers aromas that will excite every note in a person's olfactory spectrum. These are handcrafted with passion and targets senses to give off full potential of benefits. Aside from aroma oils, reed diffusers, soy aroma candles and aroma pouches, they also have a Wellness line: air sprays, salves, and massage oils.

I'm so glad Favori Scents are here to lighten up the mood of my room, I love it when my work space smells amazing and makes my mind ready for the rest of the day.

Recently they just released a new line of aroma, the Sexy Aroma Collection wherein these aromas give off a feeling of sexiness and confidence on your own body. These romantic floral scents are: Cherry Blossoms, Ginger Flower, and Bouquet Floral. The sweet-sexy aromas are: Cranberry Wine (best seller), Berry Kiss and Choco Almond.

Now let's see what scents I got!

Reed diffuser for the Sexy Aroma line are also available and I have the Bouquet Floral Scent! The perfect scent for my office room, it has that sweet floral scent that makes me feel loved and in a high. It's like coming in a room full of flowers and the smell is glorious!

I was a bit shocked when I first smelled the Choco Almond, it's like entering a chocolate shop which smells amazing and it makes me crave mooore chocolate. It smells exacty like peppermint!

The next scent is an aroma diffuser of the bouguet floral scent. Same smell with the reed diffuser.

Oh the Berry Kiss is my favorite scent! It reminds me of a Victoria Secret perfume and I definitely feel sexy with this scent. This will heavenly inside my room!

The Ginger Flower so far is my least favorite in the line but it still smells great. I think this will suit best in our shop! It smells welcoming and warm.

It's a joy smelling all these amazing scents and it definitely gives off the feeling of Sexy! Not only are they affordable (150 pesos) per bottle but the smell lasts long and they have a wide range of scents. If you want to get your hands on these amazing aroma oils they are all available at Glorietta 3, Robinson's Place Manila, SM Megamall, SM City Marikina, SM Southmall, Market Market and/or at www.favori.ph

Don't forget to use these hashtags when you post your purchase:
#CreateYourFavoriteFeeling
#FAVORIAromaCollections
#SexyAromaCollection
#favoriPH

Lots of love

Alyssa ♥

Gorgeous Hair With Symply G

Just early this year I started to experiment with my hair and colored it a lot of times. I tried going gray and then violet and I don't plan to stop just yet. However for those who have already colored and bleached their hair, I know you can relate, our hair becomes damaged everytime we color it. It becomes dry, frizzy and most of all the hair fall. Every time I wash my hair I get at least 20 strands of hair in the drain and that worries me. Hair is our crowning glory ladies that's why we need to take care of it. I'm an advocate of washing you hair with conditioner only and maybe shampoo once or twice a week so we won't strip the hair with natural oils.

One of the important factors our hair has is Keratin, it keeps our hair strong and youthful. However when we put chemicals on our hair, we strip it off and hence the dry and frizzy hair. The good news is we found a LOCAL brand that caters to these dry and frizzy hair problems. Symply G products are infused with Argan Oil to renew dry and damaged hair.

They have their Shampoo which is best for Rebonded or Colored Hair as well, keeping it straight, soft and shiny.

Thoughts:
- Smells great!
- Lathers quickly
- You can use 1 sachet for 2 uses ( I have shoulder length hair)
- Hair feels soft afterwards

I love using conditioner on my hair especially when it has Argan Oil and Keratin treatment. Their conditioner therapy works to re-hydrate dry and damaged hair. If you have sensitive scalp you can use this.

Thoughts:
- I used more than half of the sachet, 1/4 product was left for the next use.
- I let the conditioner sit for about 3 minutes on my hair, tho a minute is already enough.
- The smell is AMAZING, it lasts at least 2 days!
- I felt my hair very soft and salon like after I blow dried it

I can see how great these hair products on my hair will be. With their ingredients I'm hoping to give back the youthful shine to my hair.

GREAT NEWS! Symply G hair products are available in ALL PUREGOLD stores and leading stores nationwide! Plus you can purchase one sachet for only 6 PESOS!

Website: symplygkeratinph.com
Facebook: @SymplyG.Official
Email: symplyg.marketing@gmail.com

Lots of love
Alyssa ♥

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory | Molito

Chocolate has always been our favorite go-to dessert whether it's a simple one we can buy from our neighborhood sari-sari store or from our favorite chocolate shop. This delectable treat never fails to lighten up our mood that's why I was very glad to attend the opening of the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory's 4th branch. If you're a big fan of chocolate then you're in for a treat! The south peeps, people from Alabang, can now fully enjoy what Rocky Mountain has to offer without the hassle travel to the North.

Their Molito Branch is their second cafe where signature beverages and exclusive offerings are available. The place recently just opened it's doors and the timing is perfect this Christmas season where you can start shopping gifts for your loved ones or friends!

A bit of background, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory originated from Durango, Colorado with founder Frank Crail and through time expanded to hundreds of chocolate shops throughout the United States, Canada, the Middle East and now, Asia-Pacific. 

I remember walking around UP Town Center when I first noticed their store because of this big bear sitting in front of their store. Looking through the display glass with all the dreamy looking caramel apples, frozen dipped bananas and chocolates I can devour I can't help but drool! I was amazed at how they look like and how they made me want to take them all home.

The feeling is quite the same here, upon entrance you can see a good amount of chocolate, caramel apples and frozen dipped bananas in display. It makes the kid inside of you giddy just by looking how awesome these desserts look. It also gives you that feeling when you just want to take a bite out of everything or you don't know where to start because everything looks so damn good. You can also smell the delicious taste of chocolate and the feeling is heavenly.

I know some of you wants to ask how much these are, well the price range is about from 100 to 500 and yes it's a pricey, BUT the taste is very luxurious and their chocolates DON'T DISAPPOINT.

Here is a part of their menu, on the this side they have their iced beverages and on the other side they have their hot beverages. We ordered the Iced Mountain Latte, which I forgot to take a picture.

Loads of chocolate you can buy as a snack or give as a gift to your sweet tooth friend *ehem.

Since the store is new, they also have new offerings:
1. Signature Triple Chocolate Soft Serve - Decadent soft serve made with real chocolate on a crunchy chocolate waffle cone

2. Signature Chocolate Shots (available on weekends only) - Made with rich Rocky Mountain chocolate then filled with light cream and strawberry

3. Chocolate Lava Cake and Brownie Ala Mode, both served with vanilla ice cream and dollop of chocolate

4. Sandwiches and Pies - Puff pastries with sausage, chicken curry, chili con carne, or tuna toasted to perfection

We also made our very own caramel apple chocolate snowman! I'll have a video posted making this cute guy.

So if you're around the area don't forget to drop by Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory because they prepared a lot of treats for you guys! And Also tag them on facebook or instagram :)

Website: https://www.rmcf.com/
Facebook: @rockymountainchocolatefactoryph
Instagram: @rockymountainph

Lots of love
Alyssa ♥

Dream Journal 2018 | Seattle's Best Coffee

The year is almost coming to an end and that means another year is coming. Another year of planning, preparing, organizing, goal setting and for some another year of resolutions or plans to have a better year. Some people, like me, who loves to organize and plan things are excited when a year ends because that means a NEW JOURNAL/PLANNER. Whenever I get to plan things I love writing them down, not because I'll forget them but because it makes me productive and plan out my entire day. 2017 has been a busy year for me and I know 2018 will also be and I have a lot of plans and dreams or goals to achieve and that's why Seattle's Best Coffee Dream Journal 2018 will be a big help!

The 2018 Dream Journal has been a tradition of Seattle's Best Coffee for many years and this Journal is the best one yet as it's designed to journey with you as you create and experience your grandest year yet.

The one color that talked to me the most is the color red, it looks so classy! 

And you have a SBC bookmark, cute!

This year the Dream Journal features 12 of the best entries from a SBC photography competition in partnership with the Federation of Philippine Photographers Foundation, YKL Color, and Fujifilm, for the benefit of World Vision. The Dream was recently launched November 11, 2017 in a Photography Exhibit hosted by SBC at the BGC Arts Center.

Now let's take a peak of what's inside the new Dream Journal 2018.

Inside the Journal you will see a calendar of 2018 until 2019. 

A sleek black pencil is also provided inside (with a pencil/pen holder) so you won't have to worry if you forgot to bring a pen. I like how sleek and simple the pencil is, tho it has a ruby like crystal on one end of the pencil.

Here you can plan out your day, week or the whole month! For me the box spaces are fine since I write small haha.

SBC doesn't want you to forget to Inspire and Create in your notes section.

Oh and just in case you need to send someone a postcard, they have a vintage-like-design of a Seattle postcard. I love the touch!

So far I know if you want to get free wifi in SBC you have to be a member, but don't worry because the Dream Journal also comes with a FREE WIFI STUB!

You don't also have to worry about food or drinks because this Journal got it for you! They have 2 pages of coupons you can use for %off on some of their food or drinks and you can also upsize a drink!

With all the spaces you can write and freebies, are you now convinced to get the SBC Dream Journal? All you need is to collect 18 stickers and that's it! You can choose from four(4) colors blue, orange, red or black! This will also be a great gift this Christmas :)

For more updates follow Seattle's Best Coffee at Facebook @seattlesbestcoffeephilippines and Instagram @seattlesbestph

Lots of love
Alyssa ♥

Achieve A Beautiful Baby Skin With Johnson's

When it comes to baby products we all know Johnson's baby bath is the best for baby skin. But did you know women of any age can use it to achieve that baby, soft, plump, and smooth skin? You heard it right! This gorgeous smelling baby bath will make your skin feel young again. I was very glad to know that not only babies can benefit from this bath wash, I admit that in my age aging starts and I don't want to lose that suppleness and plumpness of my skin. That's why I use Johnson's baby bath products.

Let's break down what we have here.

JOHNSON'S MILK + RICE
- It's fortified with 200% more skin vitamins vs. beauty bar soaps!
- Hypoallergenic fragrance that smells AMAZING.
- Very soft to the skin with just a small drop.
- Complete's skin nourishment for smoother and healthier skin

JOHNSON'S MILK + OATS
- Get deeper skin nourishment from colloidal oats.
- Helps soothe skin irritation
- Restore soap-damaged dry skin
- Smells AMAZING!

I enjoy my bath every time I use Johnson's Baby Bath because I can feel it nourishes my skin and gives back the smooth and soft skin I need. Between the two my fave would be the Johnson's Milk + Oats!

Lots of love
Alyssa ♥

Himalaya Herbals | A New Discovery

It's always great to discover new products, there's an exciting sensation whenever you get to unbox, learn about the product you purchased and finally test it out. Although sometimes its a hit and miss we still get that hopeful thought that everything will work for us. Like when you buy something online and you finally get your hands on that product there's a giddy feeling to test it out as soon as they arrive. Trying something new is always a thrilling experience, you'll never know what will happen. Like me, I always try something new may it be facial care, hair care or oral care. That's why I sample products first before I purchase the full size.

At Sample Room PH I recently discovered a new line they released, Himalaya Herbals. Their range is from oral care to facial care and why not try natural products on myself! When my package from Sample Room PH arrived of course I got excited. I tasted every toothpaste haha and used the facial wash that night.

Let's start with the Toothpaste:
- The taste didn't sting as much as the local brands here.
- It does the job and I love the minty and fresh feeling in my mouth.
- It consists of natural ingredients
- They target specific areas per toothpaste.

For Facial Care:

Whitening Face Scrub
- Smells clean
- Enhances complexion with mild exfoliants
- The exfoliants aren't harsh on the skin
- It has Apricot, White Dammer and Licorice

Whitening Face Wash
- It doesn't foam up like the normal face wash because it's soap-free
- Smells clean
- Clears out impuritie
- It has Licorice, White Dammer, Saffron, Cucumber and Pomegranate

Whitening Day Cream
- Tinted face cream but it does not affect your complexion after you spread it on your face.
- It has natural ingredients like Licorice and White Dammer
- Paraben and Alcohol Free!
- Hydrates, Clears and Lightens you complexion
- Smells like a foundation but it won't bother you.
- Non-grease
- Good base for makeup
- It has UV protection

I've haven't used this everyday yet but I didn't have issues with it.

If you want to try these products first before purchasing you can find them at Sample Room PH

My fave from this line would be:
- Whitening Face Wash
- Whitening Face Scrub
- Complete Care Toothpaste
- Sensitive Toothpaste

I hope this helps!

Lots of love

Alyssa ♥