The New Kenny Rogers Garlic Butter Roast

Kenny Rogers releases their new offering! The new Garlic Butter Roast, the home-style goodness of garlic and butter can transform any dish into a tempting and savory meal. We and the media were treated to a different sensorial experience which commenced with blindfolding ourselves to lose our sense of sight and heighten our other senses. This was followed by sizzling sounds and the mouthwatering aroma of garlic and butter, exciting their palate before that delectable first bite of the Garlic Butter Roast.

The event was started with the popular commercial of the power couple Solenn Heussaff and Nico Bolzico, #couplegoals, with Solenn delectably eating a leg of roasted chicken. A few days later this was followed by a hilarious material of Nico teaching his wife "how to be a true endorser". Nico himself was the one who came up with the classic line “The chicken and you is one”.

The Awesome Sensession was held in Kenny Rogers Matalino Branch where guests were taken on a food journey by hearing, smelling and tasting Garlic Butter Roast. All throughout the program, guests were guided by a voice that was reminiscent of Solenn’s French accent, the language of love and romance.

 

Sexy and funny has always been their trademark as a couple. From their pranks, to banters, photoshoots and interviews, there is no doubt that they excite everyone with their antics. This is what inspired Kenny Rogers Roasters to launch the Garlic Butter Roast through an exciting experience called The Awesome Sensession.

After being blindfolded for a couple of minutes and tasting the delectable garlic butter roast, we finally got to take them off and see Solenn and Nico watching all of us! It was a great experience and I believe they are the perfect endorser for the brand.

You can order them at any Kenny Rogers branch, either a full chicken, half or a solo plate. For the plate it comes with 2 sides, corn muffin and rice plus the 1/4 garlic butter roast with baby potatoes for 250 pesos, not bad!

Lots of love
Alyssa ♥

Artesania Mnl Cafe | A Hub For Artists

I love food, whenever I'm stressed and need time for myself I make it possible that I munch on something and maybe watch some movies. I also find time to search for places where I can try something new, discovering new things that I might love and enjoy. For others drawing and coloring relieves stress, like the owners of Artesania Mnl Cafe. The owners wanted a place where artists feel free to make artworks where no one will look at them in a weird way. A place where food and art merges.

Artesania Mnl Cafe welcomes art lovers to their artsy cafe where you can express yourself freely and make artworks. Materials are available if you need them. They also invite artists every weekend to conduct workshops, which is totally free of entrance!

I love this huge chalkboard wall where you can write and leave a mark that you were there! The place is so colorful and I like how they designed ever corner

On the table are some choices of art materials (with prices) you can use. The prices are actually aren't that expensive. You can take home your artwork or you can post it on their wall.

A special art wall is posted where previous artists posted their works, and of course a wall is given to taste buddies (they visited this place too!)

Look how cute! It's all handwritten and I love that the drawings look like doodles. Every corner and flat surfaces are totally instagrammable!

Let's start with their food. Since they are an art cafe we can expect the presentations is totally artsy too! Plus their creativity doesn't stop there, their food names is something we also enjoyed. They make sure everything is connected to art.

LEFT: ICED MOCHA (P140) RIGHT: NUTCRACKER LATTE (P135)

Their drinks are good! You can choose from their cold or hot selection and both won't fail. Here we have the Iced mocha topped with whipped cream, sugar beads and chocolate syrup! On the other side we have their hot beverage, their signature drink, the galaxy latte. We ordered the nutcracker latte, it's one of their best sellers and now we know why! They don't serve sodas, but they have carbonated drinks which is waaaaay better!

POTATO EATERS (P185)

Inspired by Van Gogh, the dips are made to look like a watercolor palette. How cool is that?! We have here barbecue, mustard, blue cheese, and ketchup. I enjoyed the blue cheese mostly also because of the color :)

COME ON, IRENE (P280)

Thin crust pizza topped with garlic and shrimp, sided with a lime. The special ingredient in this pizza is the lime! If you try the pizza on it's own it's a tad salty but the lime neutralizes the taste. It's good they provide a good portion of the lime to cover the whole pizza. I like garlic here because it's not bitter but it gives off great taste and texture to the pizza.

LOVE ME TENDER (P290)

Stroganoff sauce with tender beef (hence the name, love me tender) strips and mushroom. The sauce is creamy and not dry, tho it's a tad salty for my taste it still has good flavor. Their pastas are good for sharing too!

The cafe is a venue for art lovers where they can continually explore and level up their skills. Not only on paper but in all forms of art, recently they had poetry reading and poi dancing workshop. The area can accommodate up to 20 people if you are planning to conduct a workshop or just celebrate here.

Did you know they are going to celebrate their first anniversary this September?! They will be having a coffee appreciation, and a month long celebration yay! Like their facebook page and be updated with all their upcoming workshops!

OVERALL:
Food - Everything tastes good, the saltiness of some dishes can be compensated. I loved their galaxy lattes!
Price - It's a bit steep and not that budget friendly especially for students. However you are also paying for the experience and that adds to the pricing.
Serving - Generous, everything is good for sharing.
Service - There were no staff that time so the owners served our food, and they are hands on!
Ambiance - A cool place to tambay and get creative. I like the lighting and vibe.
Parking - A lot of spaces are available in front of the establishment. They are located on the second floor.

Artesania Mnl Cafe

#140 Maginhawa St. Sikatuna Village Quezon City, Philippines

Operating Hours:

Tue - Sun 11am to 10pm

Facebook: @artesaniamnlcafe

Instagram: @artesania_mnl

Email: artesaniamnl@gmail.com

Lots of love

Alyssa ♥

INKED | P&P Tattoo

This is the first time I will be sharing a personal experience! Just note that there are some graphic content. Anyway I was super stoked when I won a giveaway contest, guess what contest is that? It was a 1k GC from P&P Tattoo! I've always wanted to get inked. I know getting a tattoo is personal and it has a story behind it (we'll get to that part). The branch I went to was in East wood and I invited my boyfriend and his sister to come with me for support haha. I'm very afraid of needles, but since there are a bunch of times I needed to get some shots I managed to overcome it (a bit).

This face makes me remember "what the hell am I thinking?! Why am I doing this!)

And so when we arrived at the tattoo parlor medyo naguluhan because my name was not on the list which was given to them. Then after some talking we got the go signal. I was thinking very hard of what tattoo I would get. I was thinking of getting it on my rib cage, fingers, the usual places. Finally I thought of putting it somewhere people can easily see it.

I was VERY NERVOUS, as in! My hands are sweaty and cold that I want to hold on to someone while the process, pero wala pinili ni Kevin picture-an nalang ako -_- so I held on to my sit tight. They say it hurts like hell, but for others it's tolerable depending if you can handle it. And so I was anticipating the pain before the needle gets into my skin.

I was a bit relieved when it was not that painful! I can totally handle it, but then again I still got nervous.

And so, this is the final tatttoo, FAITH. I know, kadiri may dugo. Anyway the story behind this is I want something to remember me and the people I encounter to have faith. I chose to position it in a way where other people will read it easily and not me. For me makita ko lang alam ko na. 

And that's it! Thank you to Chel for the giveaway and P&P tattoo for my tattoo, balik ako!(?)

Lots of love

Alyssa ♥

Esfolio Masks | Review

Our face has one of the most delicate part of our skin and most of the time, a lot of us ladies, forget to take proper skin care. I remember before, I was only 20 and was carefree with my skin. Usually I just wash my face and go to sleep. However as we age our skin needs more and proper attention. We need to eat healthy, hydrate more, take our beauty sleep, and of course apply face creams, serums and the like. One of the things I enjoy and love doing as part of my skin care routine are face masks! A girl can never have to much.

Recently I've stumbled upon an email from BeautyMNL about face masks, Esfolio, and I purchased some of their masks. Esfolio sells affordable skin care products that are made from natural ingredients. However I think the selling point for me was the packaging haha! Look how cute they are! Anyway I've tried them for a good month and I can say it made a difference.

USE:
- I used the masks twice a week, alternating them based on what my face needed after the whole day.
- I go on with my skin care routine, then I use a toner before applying the masks.
- What I do is I peel off the packaging and get the essence first applying it to my face and I let it air dry for a couple of seconds.
- Taking the mask, I then let it sit on my face for a good 20-30 minutes and then take it off.
- I massage my face with the essence that is left and then I go to sleep.

EGG ESSENCE MASK (P54 EACH)

According to the website:

Pure Skin Egg Essence Mask Sheet is a highly concentrated essence type mask that is formulated with egg yolk extract which helps in strengthening skin resilience and also minimizes the look of pores as it purifies your skin effectively. 

This mask sheet also helps in removing deep-seated dirt, excess sebum, and skin-clogging impurities. It nourishes and soothes your skin with glycerin and allantoin extract.
It also refreshes your troubled and acne prone skin! 

Effects: Anti acne, anti aging, calming and soothing

The smell:
When you think about an egg mask, the first thing would be it won't smell good but not in this case. Tho this is my least favorite smell among the mask it doesn't smell that strong or bad. It's tolerable

Consistency:
The texture is very gel like and it's not sticky nor tacky. It feels more like a serum or the regular face mask.

Effect:
I felt a bit of tightening with my skin since it has eggs in it. It's also perfect for dull skin, which I have.

MILK ESSENCE MASK (P54 EACH)

According to the website:

This highly concentrated essence type mask is formulated with milk protein extract which is effective in cleaning and clearing the skin. Vitamins from Chaenomeles Sinensis fruit and Portulaca Oleracea also helps increase skin elasticity and Moisturization.

Effects: Moisturizing, brightening, calming and soothing

The smell:
Upon opening the packaging, I immediately knew what it smelled like, if you know the milk candy we have here, Haw-Haw, that's what it smells like! I loved it!

Consistency:
It has a gel like texture and is easy to apply and dry down.

Effect:
I felt moisturized because of the milk ingredient here and my skin brightened a bit after use. It's also best for normal to dry skin.

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According to the website:

Green Tea Essence Mask Sheet is perfectly made for patchy and dry skin! With its highly-concentrated essence mask, it helps in keeping your skin more hydrated and refreshed after a stressful day!

It also provides protection against free radicals with the antioxidant-rich green extracts which also cleanses, clears and enhances skin elasticity.

Effects: Antioxidant, calming and soothing

The smell:
It has that subtle smell of green tea and I don't mind it.

Consistency:
Same with the others, clear and gel like.

Effect:
Antioxidant is one of the main effects of the mask. I've used it twice and I liked the effect after. Since it's best for dry and patchy skin, I liked it.

PEARL ESSENCE MASK (P54 EACH)

According to the website:

Start revitalizing your skin with the brightening power of Pearl Essence!

This mask is developed to intensively even out your skin tone; conditions and nourishes your skin’s texture from deep within. Together with the hydrating effect of a quince fruit, it makes your skin generate moisture. It also purifies and energizes skin with the Panax root extract. It best used for dull and spotty skin.

The smell:
This one has the gel like smell, or what you usually smell with face masks. It's not strong but you can notice.

Consistency:
Same with the others, clear and gel like.

Effect:
I liked this one because it evens out the skin tone and nourishes it. I think if I have to use one of the masks a lot of times, this would be it. It's good for dull and patchy skin as well.
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OVERALL:
Packaging - Super cute! I like how light and animated their designs are.
Price - Super affordable! I got 8 of my masks for less than 500 pesos!
Effect - I was glad that it made a difference after a month of use. When I put on my foundation, it glides smoothly and my skin is evened out. I can tell that my skin looked brighter and more awake. I loved the effect it made on my skin! I would love to try out more of their products!

You can check their products at their website: https://www.esfolio.ph/
Or through BeautyMNL.

Lots of love

Alyssa ♥

Polarity Physiotherapy Center

Back pain is common to people who work in front of a computer for more than what the hours require. As a blogger and graphic designer we tend to always sit down and slouch while we do our job for hours. Sometimes this is not the only cause of back pain but also bringing heavy stuff every day is one of them. I myself am guilty because I can NEVER go out of the house with just bringing a small purse, I bring the house with me! (figuratively speaking haha). Like a girl scout I have everything I need with me always, and these things causes my bag to become heavy. Usually I always carry a shoulder bag so only the right side of my shoulders carry the bag. These things are one of the reasons why our body form changes since we do it everyday. When we feel these pain our go-to is the spa, I know it helps us relax more but our bodies need more than just the regular massage, we need physiotherapy.

Polarity is a place where they cater to the needs of athletes and regular people, like me, who experience body pain that needs to be addressed professionally. I know there are a lot of machines out there that can help ease our pain but what we need and is most effective is the hands-on therapy. The services they have ranges from simple back pains to people recovering from major injuries.

The lobby looks like a spa and a welcoming atmosphere.

The therapists here are fully trained and are college grads so you'll feel safe more. You know you're in good hands when someone sits down with you and discuss everything you need to know about your case. I filled up a form where they can see my history, pains I have on my body, etc.

I was toured around to see the facility and they have a fully equipped gym where therapy also takes place. This is great because the trainers are knowledgeable on how our bodies should work.

I was also amazed when I saw this outside! You know the sport of "The Mountain" in game of thrones, people train here for that sport! Of course with the help of professionals. Look at those big rocks!

I was glad to see the other parts of the facility where they have this spa-like rooms where they do the Manual Therapy. The only difference from a spa is they don't play those relaxing music.

Some of the services they offer are:

1. Myofascial Release (MFR) – an effective hands-on therapy which can directly change and improve health of the fascia. The purpose of MFR is to break down scar tissue, relax the muscle and ‘myofascia’ and restore good posture. MFR techniques focus on relaxing the deep tissue of the body providing lasting and effective relief to the patient. It uses slow and sometimes deep pressure to restore the proper health of the fascia.

2. Physiotherapy – a science-based profession and takes a ‘whole person’ approach to health and well being, which includes the patient’s general lifestyle. At the core is the patient’s involvement in their own care, through education, awareness, empowerment and participation in their treatment.

When I got to Polarity I admit I was having shoulder pains because of the heavy bag I always bring. Luis, my therapist, addressed the issue. I was excited when I got to experience what they offer, and let me tell you after the session I felt a lot of ease on my shoulders. He also let me experience the needle thing, like acupuncture, but it targets the the tissue rather than the nerves.

I totally recommend physiotherapy, so rather than going to the spa for those back pains I urge you to try their facility and services!

Polarity Physiotherapy Center
47 Examiner St. Brgy. West Triangle, Quezon City

Operating Hours:
Tue - Sat 9am to 7:30pm
Sun - Mon CLOSED

Website: http://polarity.ph/
Facebook: @polarityphysiotherapycenter
Instagram: @47polarity
Email: info@polaritywellnesscenter.com

Lots of love

Alyssa ♥