4 DOZEN NIFTY NACHOS

Nifty Nachos is consider as an appetizer serve in a party or related occasion. I am excited to share to the readers of what I have read in a cookbook in the preparation of the Nifty Nachos using the microwave oven, today.

The preparation of this menu is easy to prepare and I believe that those who love to cook will enjoy doing it. We need 4 dozen nifty nachos and its ingredients such as 1 (1 lb.) can re-fried beans; 1 (5-1/2 oz.) pkg. tortilla chips; 4 oz. shredded Cheddar cheese and 10 slices green stuffed olives.

After all ingredients are prepared, spread 1 teaspoon re-fried beans on each tortilla cheap. Top with one teaspoon cheese and thin slice of olive.

Then place 8 on paper plate and cook in Chefmate Oven for 30 seconds. It is recommended that the Nifty Nachos should be serve warm.

Hope that you have learned a nifty or attractive recipe this day.

3M PIZZA SUPREME FOR FILIPINO PIZZA LOVERS IN 3M PIZZA PIE

Pizza and pasta are two Italian food favorites that have been integrated into the Filipino table fare. But unlike our Mediterranean friends, we like our pizza and pasta sweet and with a hint of spice.

3M Pizza has been well known for its ham and cheese pizza with a crispy thin crust that is smothered with sweet, home-style TOMATO sauce. For over 43 years now, this pizza has made millions of Filipino pizza lovers happy and satisfied. “We all practically grew up or grew old with it,” said Emmanuel Sun, one of the five co-owners of Three M Golden Pizza Corp.

3M PIZZA SUPREME

3M Pizza Pie was founded by Merle B. Hemedes in 1969 together with her three sisters. A regular pizza lover in New York, she thought of reinventing her pizzas by making a unique sauce that caters to the Filipino palate. To make her “pizza pie” more accessible, she put up a small kiosk outside the family’s toy shop business at Araneta Arcade in Quezon City. It became an instant hit since it was the first time Filipinos ever tasted pizza.

3M Pizza, now under new a management, returns to the market in 2006 with aggressive plans to re-establish itself as the leading quick-serve pizza, pasta and snacks in the country by reinventing the brand and upgrading its image. The new owners streamlined the operations and implemented a semi-automated production process. They also established an R&D team composed of culinary chefs and market analysts who helped the company develop new products and new unique Pinoy pizza line.

With a name that is as strong as ever, a recreated brand logo and store look, better and more exciting pizza and pasta offerings, and aggressive marketing efforts, 3M Pizza is taking the business to the next level—franchising.

With the help of a franchising consultant, the company is offering an exciting food business prospect to budding entrepreneurs that is easy to operate and learn yet profitable to own.

Since 1969, 3M Pizza is characterized by its pizza unique sweet and slightly spicy sauce that caters to the Filipino taste and with a thin crispy crust topped by ham and cheddar cheese. Since then, it has expanded to 7 more flavors—top-billed by best-seller Hawaiian Delight with pineapple and ham, garlic and cheese, Pepperoni Feast, Mushroomania, Gardener’s Delight, Beefy Meat Sauce, and 3M Pizza Supreme.  All these toppings are offered in mini (7-inch diameter). Medium (10 inches) and Mega (13 inches) sized. In addition, the company now also offers lasagna, spaghetti, 3M Pizza Roll and Cheesedog.

The company also plans to offer new toppings inspired by Filipino dishes, one of which is the spicy Bicol Express. The pasta line will also be expanded to include a new spaghetti sauce with hotdog, as well as baked Mac and “palabok.”

A prototype big store is also in the works that will offer meal packages that include crispy and spicy fried chicken, sago’t gulaman drink and even sweet dessert pizza concoctions.

For details and inquiries about franchise packages, visit their website www.3mpizzapie.com.ph or call tel. 4128636 or email inquiries@3mpizzapie.com.ph.

A NATIVE CHICKEN TINOLA

A Native Chicken Tinola is one of my favorite Filipino cuisine. This is to share the ingredients and preparation in cooking a Native Chicken Tinola. The ingredients is composed of one (1) whole native chicken, sotanghon noodles, sayote (or papaya and other vegetables suitable to it), ginger (luya), vetsin (or chicken cube), salt and water.

 

The secret of a delicious Native Chicken Tinola is the ingredients that will be use and the desire of cooking upon it. After successfully have prepared the ingredients, frying the meat of native chicken (sliced into pieces) is the first step in cooking it. Wait until the meat native chicken is in light brownish color to make the meat soften and to produce with a natural chicken oil. Then add water suitable to it as a soup for the cuisine. Mix other ingredients such as salt, vetsin (or chicken cubes) and sotanghon noodles and wait until it will boil. Upon boiling pour out the sayote or papaya and wait until it is now cooked and ready to prepare for a delicious Native Chicken Tinola meal.

In fact, this cuisine is a soup and for me it is a delicious cuisine. An old school recipe that I am craving for it.

THE RUSSIAN TEA FROM ACROSS THE SEA

Today, I have learned another recipe of beverage which is called the Russian Tea - a tea from across the sea. 

This tea has ingredients that includes 1 cup powdered orange flavor drink, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup instant tea, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1 teaspoon ground cloves.

In the preparation of this tea is simple using microwave oven. Just mix ingredients well and store in airtight container. Use 2-3 teaspoons per cup of water. Simmer in Oven 1-1/2 to 2 minutes to blend flavors.

In fact, drinking tea is beneficial to every person's physical body. It will energize our mind and body while working the whole day in the office. It is rich in anti-oxidant and fight against stress.

FRANKS AND SPAGHETTI IS FRANKLY DELICIOUS!

This kind of recipe is frankly delicious! I have just read this menu and really glad to share the ingredients and how to prepare this delicious recipe this day.

The ingredients of this cuisine which is good for six (6) to eight (8) servings includes: 6 slices bacon, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1 (12 oz.) can whole kernel corn, 1 (10-3/4 oz.) can tomato soup, 1/2 cup chill sauce, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/4 teaspoon basil, 1(5 oz.) pkg. cooked spaghetti, 1 lb. sliced frankfurters and 3/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese.

After all ingredients are prepared, we are now ready to cook the bacon in Chefmate Oven six (6) minutes. Reserve drippings. Next, saute onion in drippings. Cook in Chefmate Oven two (2) minutes. Afterwards, combine corn, soup, onion, chili sauce, bacon and spices. Mix in spaghetti and franks. Heat in Chefmate Oven six (6) minutes. Stir halfway through cooking time. Finally, sprinkle cheese over top of casserole. Melt five (5) minutes in Chefmate Oven.

Hopefully, this article have shared an important lessons in the preparation of Franks and Spaghetti using microwave oven.

THE POWERADE ION4 WITH ADVANCED ELECTROLYTE SYSTEM

The Coca-Cola Company's POWERADE ION4 is a complete sports drink with new formula of 4 electrolytes in the same ratio typically lost in sweat: sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium.

This 2012, the visionary behind some of the world’s most successful beverage brands is once again raising the bar with a breakthrough in hydration and fuel replenishment: new POWERADE ION4® with Advanced Electrolyte System.

It also contains carbohydrates at 15 calories per 100mL. POWERADE ION4® encourages the body to absorb fluid and maintain fluid balance. Carbohydrates are replaced as well, supplying your working muscles with fuel, helping you sustain mental and physical performance as you exercise. To help you fight off dehydration, POWERADE ION4®doesn’t switch your thirst receptors off prematurely. It keeps you feeling thirsty until you’re properly rehydrated.

Powerade is a trusted partner of many sports organizations in the country and the world. In fact, it is the official hydration partner of the 2012 Olympic athletes in London. Such quality product could only be represented by a breakthrough team of ambassadors; four of the country’s elite athletes in the name of multi-awarded runner and coach, Rio Dela Cruz, top fitness maven Chinggay Andrada, champion basketball player David Semerad and international football player, Neil Etheridge. ”

With their expert know-how in their respective sport and on the importance of proper hydration, they will lead the nation, hardcore athletes and casual sportsmen alike, to conquer their athletic ambitions and step their game up with the help of Powerade Ion4’s improved formulation.

BANANA CUE

Banana cue is another native snack food product in the community which has an affordable cost and it contains vitamins and minerals, too. 

This kind of recipe is easy to prepare and manageable to cook that consist of ingredients such as banana fruit, brown sugar or molasses and cooking oil. 

Since, this product is from banana fruits it is rich in potassium which is beneficial to one's health. The sweetness and goodness of it will also energize our physical body including the condition of our mind in alert especially during siesta time.

 

"TAHO" IS A NATIVE PHILIPPINE SNACK FOOD

Taho is a native recipe in the Philippines. It is very common among the Filipinos in terms of marketing and it is prepared early in the morning with the main ingredients such as fresh silken tofu, brown sugar syrup and sago "pearls".

I was learned before that Taho is rich in protein and convinced to purchased it. I always remind the Taho vendor not to include brown sugar and sago "pearl"  when every time I am buying it. I just really want to purchase a warm Taho with the pure silken tofu only taking an advantage of health benefits that is rich in protein.

Moreover, Taho is also affordable and every person can buy amounting to 5 pesos or 10 pesos per cup depending in the economic situation.

Why not try to buy and taste Taho? For me, it is delicious native snack food in the Philippines.

A DARK CHOCOLATE LOVER JUST LIKE ME

I can't deny that I am one of the persons who really loves chocolate which is one of the most favorite food in the world. But the type of chocolate I really like is dark chocolate which contains health benefits to every lover's of chocolate.

In fact, dark chocolates has benefits for antioxidants and good for our heart. Aside from that, it also taste good and help a person for anti-depressant and gives feeling of pleasure.

Hence, chocolate also makes me alert and energize my body and mind in the middle of tiredness and pressures whether it is work related or not.

But, I advice we should consume or eat chocolate moderately in order to enjoy the goodness of chocolates.

IT IS GREAT WITH COCA-COLA SHARING HAPPINESS AND REFRESHMENTS

Coca-Cola Company is sharing happiness and refreshments for more thank 100 year in the community today. In fact, the Coca-Cola brand is older than me which made this issue that the brand's existence up to date is really amazing and great. 

Moreover, having a Coca-Cola soda together with the favorite dishes will make the ambiance great and refreshes everyone that will result a big smiles to a group.

Drink Coke moderately and experienced the goodness of Coca-Cola.

A YUMMY OR TASTY SALTED DUCK EGG

For me, a salted duck egg is tasty or in other words more delicious if mixed it with a green ripe TOMATO or any ingredients suitable on it.

The salted duck egg that I recently tasted was processed into a popular method in the Philippines which is called the Pateros method. In this method, the duck eggs are  prepared by mixing clay, table salt and water. Most common, salted eggs sold here are dyed red to distinguish them from fresh duck eggs.

According to the experts, less than 300 mg a day of cholesterol intake is recommended for a healthy diet. A salty duck egg contains a high cholesterol of about 359 mg per 70 g weight of egg yolk.  But a salty duck egg is rich in protein and calcium and other minerals.

Indeed, a salted duck egg is great with green ripe tomato(s).

USING NEW PROACTIV WITH MICRO CRYSTAL BENZOYL PEROXIDE WILL FIGHT BACK PIMPLES OR ACNE

Generally, pimple or acne is commonly experienced by almost all males and females during the period of puberty. In deed, I was a teenager when I had experienced having or getting this common acne and had used anti-bacterial products in preventing it.

Most of women are more conscious about their skin but due to fatigue, irregular or lack of sleep and unfriendly environment, that’s the time they will be getting acne that could affect their confidence in showing themselves to other people. This is the case of a person I know in the present but her problem was solved and prevented by using the New Proactiv with micro crystal benzoyl peroxide to fight back acne.

The New Proactiv is the solution against acne which is exclusively available in all Watsons Stores and SM Department Stores nationwide. It contains micro crystal benzoyl peroxide that is absorbed quickly to kill the acne causing bacteria. Continued use of the New Proactiv will give best results, a faster acting and much milder. Confidence of the customers will increase with this Proactiv Solution.

A SPECIAL MERIENDA WITH MIKI CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

Miki Chicken Noodle Soup is one of my favorite recipe for a great midnight snack or for regular break time in a great day. For me, this cuisine is tasty and delicious. Its ingredients are not expensive and it is easy to prepare the fantastic miki chicken noodle soup.

Ingredients includes: miki noodle, boiled egg, achuete (for coloring), salt, water, garlic (crushed), chicken breast, pepper and chopped chives (kuchay). Ilocos vinegar can also be used to experience more, a tasty and delicious Miki Chicken Noodle Soup.

This great recipe was really amazing, an old school food for snack or merienda along with my friends and classmates. I also used to cook this cuisine back then during my early college days.

MY FAVOURITE AUTHENTIC FILIPINO-ILOCANO CUISINE: DINAKDAKAN

Dinakdakan is one of my favorite authentic Filipino-Ilocano Cuisine.

During my long weekend vacation few weeks ago, I was able to taste and eat again  a medium grilled “Dinakdakan” courtesy of my mother’s effort in cooking this delicious Ilocano cuisine. Actually, she was preparing and cooking “Dinakdakan”, one of the recipes ordered by their customer during that time when I requested her to have one in favor to me for my lunch which she gladly agreed upon it.

My mom cooked a medium grilled “Dinakdakan” Ilocano authentic recipe in favor for me. She was excited and gladly prepared the ingredients of it such as Pork’s parts: ear, tongue, liver & nape; salt and pepper; thinly sliced onion; calamansi (if not, vinegar) and mayonnaise are the ingredients used in cooking the “Dinakdakan”.  Other ingredient may be used is boiled pig’s brain.

“Dinakdakan” is really delicious for me and indeed it is one of my favourite authentic Ilocano Recipe.

BANANA FRUIT IS THE BEST MORNING TREAT FOR EXTRA ENERGY

Banana fruit is one of the best morning treat for myself in my daily meals needed for extra energy to my physical body and it refreshes my mind for the great morning until the afternoon of a day doing my activities in general. Aside from that, it makes me active and alert in doing my activities whether it is routine or non-routine.

In fact, Bananas are an estimable source of Vitamin V6 and contains other vitamins, fibers and minerals such as vitamin c, manganese and potassium.    It reduced risk of cancers such as breast cancer in women, bowel cancer and kidney cancer.  These cancers will be prevented or reduced with the consumption of bananas together with other fruits and vegetables. It also helps protect from ulcers, strokes and stress. 

With this, include banana fruit for the best morning treat in your every great day meals.

THE BEST MILK TEA THAT I HAD EXPERIENCED EVER FROM GONG CHA PHILIPPINES

The best milk tea that I had experienced ever is from Gong Cha Philippines when they opened their first outlet in the market at SM Mall of Asia last May 2011.

Generally, drinking tea is beneficial to a person's health. In fact, it consists of various benefits that could help in the proper maintenance of one's health in every day living. Hence, it also prevent against stress and refreshes in every person's physical body and mind.

Gong Cha is really concerned about a customers or person's good health. That's why they sets the highest standard when choosing materials, and takes the most severe attitude in quality in order to the provide the best tea with the most considerate services to the customers.

The company also offers beverages blended with coffee, chocolate, caramel, and milk. The company insists on choosing materials that are healthy to people, and use Taiwanese fresh tea to make every beverage. So sever is the quality control that even though the liquid tea doesn’t go bad, it is thrown away every four hours.

Gong Cha Philippines offers more than just tea. Thankful for the great experienced about the best milk tea offered which is affordable and healthy to the customers and consumers.