Bo's Coffee's New Offerings

Bo’s Coffee recently launched its own version of the Super Moist Chocolate Cake which is there 1st new offering! This old-time everybody’s favourite sweet delight is something one can't just resist, especially if paired with coffee at Bo's. Called the Super Moist Chocolate Cake, the concoction is a feast for one’s senses. This brown heaven has chocolate dripping deliciously from its core with every bit that you take and put in your mouth.

Some would say that the history of the chocolate cake goes back to 1764, when Dr. James Baker discovered how to make chocolate by grinding cocoa beans between two massive millstones. The resulting chocolate liquid syrup was poured in molds to make “cakes” of chocolate. Since that time, chocolate cakes have gone through several versions from the simplest home-baked chocolate cakes to those infused with fruits and champagne.

Offering #2: Cookie for the gods: a twist to a classic

Food for the gods is a delicious mix of butter, sugar, eggs, and nuts. It is up there with Fruitcake as a Christmas gift staple. And why not? You can never go wrong with a perfectly baked Food for the gods.

However, as is tradition at Bo’s Coffee, they are taking this Filipino classic one step further. In comes Cookie for the gods. Taking the same ingredients that make Food for the gods the goodness we all love to eat, Bo’s Coffee put a twist by making cookie versions.

Cookie for the gods is a crunchy gem of a cookie that teases you to have more than one every time. Available at Bo’s Coffee in Manila and Cebu, this sweet-smelling delight will never disappoint.

Bo’s Coffee’s Super Moist Chocolate Cake and the Cookie for the Gods are already available in Manila and Cebu.

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How to get Bo's Coffee Doodle Set

The Doodle Set is your Ultimate Doodling Companion! At Bo’s Coffee, we take doodling very seriously or not. It might seem strange for anyone to be serious about doodling but it's a way for creative people to really let loose and express there current-immediate thoughts.

Bo’s Coffee has thus created the ultimate doodling companion: the Doodle Set.



The Set includes three items: the Doodle Mug, Doodle Book, and Doodle Colored Pencils. Bo’s Coffee customers may avail of these three items by filling up their sticker cards from October 15, 2010 to January 30, 2011.

Doodle Colored Pencils is a pack of three colored pencils that are ready to brighten up your doodles!

So you think that you know about doodling?

Doodling is an activity for the bored and the listless, done while listening to a dull teacher or while enduring a long-winded conversation on the phone or so you think? But what we don’t realize is that doodling is really an intelligent activity.

Jackie Andrade, a psychology professor in the UK, proved through research that doodling aids memory. She had 40 people go through a monotonous phone conversation, with half of them doodling and half of them not. The doodling group remembered 29% more of the details as opposed to the ones who weren’t doodling.

1. Other psychologists assert that doodling helps to bring out a person’s ideas and emotional state.
2. Sometimes, words aren’t enough to express our thoughts and feelings, so doodling somehow draws them out of us.

The Doodle Mug is an elegantly-boxed white mug, adorned with friendly advice such as “go home early,” “pray” and “read a new book.” It’s great for sipping coffee while doodling.

And where should you do the doodling? The Doodle Book is here for all kinds of people: the creative and spontaneous can take advantage of our unruled pages, planning buffs will find their organization needs satisfied with our day and month planning pages, and perennial note-takers will enjoy our ruled note pages.

This year’s Doodle Book features something new: two Treats Pages. Doodle Book owners will be able to avail of exclusive promos through these Treats Pages. The first is “Tuesdays with Bo.” Each Tuesday, Doodle Book owners may avail of a free cookie with the purchase of one tall brewed coffee between 11 am and 1 pm or 6 pm and 8 pm. The second Treat Page entitles a customer to the free item of the month (e.g. Lemon Square, Short Hot Americano) if he/she purchases at least P220 worth of Bo’s Coffee items from 11 am to 2 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm. These promos are valid from January 1 until December 31, 2011 only.

To get your own Doodle Set, simply follow these steps:

• Get your frequency card from any Bo's Coffee outlet
• For every purchase worth P200, you get one sticker
• Accumulate 10 stickers and get a Doodle Mug
• Add another five and get a Doodle Book
• Add one more and get Doodle Colored Pencils

Additional info.:

• You may redeem a sticker from any Bo’s Coffee branch as long as the purchase requirement is met.
• The promo ends on January 30, 2011. You may redeem your Doodle Set items until March 31, 2010 at any Bo's Coffee branch.
• The customer may combine a maximum of two (2) stamp cards, to total 16 stamps. Accumulated receipts shall not be honored.
• The promo covers all Bo's Coffee branches and all food and drink items, as well as venue rentals (consumable portion only).

Start getting your own Bo's Coffee Doodle Set now!

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Avoiding Stomach Stress

Have you ever experienced Stomach Stress? If you want to Avoiding Stomach Stress, try these tips below or even you can add an additional tip as well:

Never skip Breakfast - it is the most important meal of the day that gives you energy in doing activities and achieving your goals at school.

Eat nutritious snacks - Healthy snacks can keep your energy level high and also keeps your mind alert. You can eat whole grain breads or cereals and combine them with protein-rich snacks such as peanut butter or low-fat yogurt or cheese.

Limit High Fat Foods - In eating fast foods, choose pizza with half the cheese, a regular roast beef sandwich, baked potato, or green salad with reduced calorie dressing. In this way, you can avoid gaining fats which can also cause stress.

Limit Eating sweets - It can cause tooth decay. This may also lead to diabetes or other serious health problems in the future if you do not take precaution on eating sweet foods.

Lose Weight - Starving yourself will not help you lose weight. It might cause other serious health problems. The best way to lose weight is to exercise and eat a balanced diet.

Minimize Salad or Sauce dressings - If you put a lot of creamy dressing to your salad or the like, the calories and fat may equal or even exceed those of a burger and fries.

Don't drink alcoholic Beverages - It doesn't have any long term nutritional value and may cause other health problems in the future as well.

Drink Lots of Water - Our body needs water to regulate body temperature and to provide the means for nutrients to travel to all your organs. I always carry a bottled water with me whenever I am travelling especially under the hot sun.

Do you have any other Avoiding Stomach Stress Tips?

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Metro Avenue Food Court in Ayala Center Cebu

Have you visited the new floor in Ayala Center Cebu lately? It is called Metro Avenue! Metro Avenue Food Court in Ayala Center Cebu is a New Floor in Ayala Center Cebu. The Metro Avenue is a Food Court Style Area.

Aside from the various food available there, there is a mini-gaming area and at the same time a small activity center with a stage. Metro Avenue Food Court in Ayala Center Cebu has free WIFI and with bright lights plus different food stalls to choose from, it's definitely an alternative place to Chill, surf and probably work-blog!!!

Visit the Metro Avenue Food Court in Ayala Center Cebu now to see for yourself!

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Friday Night Food Party with Trivia Night at the Terraces Ayala Center Cebu

After dinner from Restaurants offering various Food choices including Cebu Themed Dinners in The Terraces Ayala Center Cebu, take advantage of the Friday Night events in between Red Box and La Tegola, 10pm onwards. Ayala Center Cebu The Terraces is offering Friday night events, an ideal Friday night out destination in Cebu.

The Friday Trivia Night Party, a unique local event - will offer Free flowing Fun starts at 10! See posters/images for the dates of Music Video Mix on November 12 and 26 ; December 10 and 17 The Terraces, between Red Box Karaoke and La Tegola.

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Tentay Patis arrives in Cebu

Tentay Food Sauces Inc. remains committed to the same values that guided its founder — premium quality products at the best possible prices. With that, they chose to expand in Cebu in search of new markets and new opportunities.

In 1949, Ruperta D. Javier, an enterprising housewife concocted a fish sauce (patis) and fish paste (bagoong) from the fish hauls in the part of Navotas. Aware of the delicious taste of her sauces and proud of it, she simply named both “Tentay” which was how she was popularly called. Half a century later, her nickname became a byword for sauces and the products that carry her name has then increased from just 2, to capture the tastebuds of millions of people around the world – flavoring dishes in 11 countries spanning 4 continents.

The company’s strict quality control standards has enabled it to successfully penetrate other countries that exercise strict food importation, analysis and testing particularly on food additives and preservatives. Tentay Food Sauces Inc’s 1996 Golden Shell Award for Marketing Excellence is proof of the company’s continuous commitment to the same high-standards in food quality control set by its founder.

The Golden Shell Award are annually given by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to outstanding manufacturers of products or services that highlight the Filipino’s ingenuity, craftsmanship and business excellence.

Tentay Food Sauces Inc is the only food sauce company among a handful of awardees who won the highly-contested, prestigious Golden Shell Award for Product Quality Manufacturing Standard and Export Marketing Excellence – an affirmation of TFSI’s ongoing efforts to provide Filipinos and the rest of the world quality products at the best possible value.

Tentay Patis is the only Philippine Brand that passed the strict Japanese Standard in Sodium Benzolate, with not more than .005% or near zero preservative reading, qualifying it easily fot the U.S. Regualtions on fermented foods.

Tentay Food Sauces Inc currently offers a wide range of sauces for a variety of uses from marinating, basting, pouring to dipping. The company’s growing number of products attests to the company’s creativity and continuous product research and development in providing the best tasting sauces at popular prices.
Tentay Food Sauces Inc looks at the next fifty years with pride from its humble beginnings and hope in bringing to the world the unique taste of Filipino sauces – continuously pursuing its battlecry “Ibuhos ang sarap”.

Give the best love you can and cook up a feast with Tentay Patis. For delicious recipes online, you can visit the website: www.tentaysauce.com. Tentay Patis is available in all local leading supermarkets and is distributed in the Middle East, Hongkong, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, US, Hawaii and Guam.
Tentay – better food ideas from THE FOOD SAUCE COMPANY.

Patis is a healthy alternative to and equally matches the use of ordinary table salt. Patis sauce has less of the ’salt’ but more of the flavor and aroma that makes favorite dishes even more tempting.

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Starbucks 2011 Planner out now!

Starbucks 2011 Planner Sample Images

Starbucks Philippines just recently launched the annual Christmas Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee 2011 Planner Giveaway. The awaited Starbucks 2011 Planner comes in 3 designs: Red Velvet, Metal and Wood. The theme of this year's planner is based on the materials used in the Starbucks store. Red Velvet is from the couches, the Metal is from the counters, and the wood, obviously, from the chairs and tables.

The Starbucks 2011 Planner comes with the returning Starbucks Christmas drinks (Peppermint Mocha, Praline Mocha and the Toffee Nut Latte) which are available hot, iced or Frappuccino blended, and some allegedly new or returning pastries and food items. Just like each year, Starbucks suggests that you fill the planner out with stories and experiences you want to share with others and to the world. 

Purchase select Starbucks beverages throughout the holiday season to redeem the Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee 2011 Planner. You need 9 Starbucks Holiday Featured Beverages and 8 Starbucks Core Beverage of your choice (except bottled beverages, bottled water and fruit juices or Starbucks VIA Ready Brew for a total of 17 stickers to complete a card and claim your own Starbucks Coffee 2011 Planner!

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New Offering from Red Ribbon

I got chance to get a taste test on the New Offering from Red Ribbon Cebu which were the Crispy Chicken, Chocolate Fudge Cake and Black Forest Cake.

We tried the 1st course which was the Crispy Fried Chicken which was already chopped without any bones; marinated, battered and coated in seasoned flour are fried till it becomes extra crispy. And an add-on which makes this meal stand out in looks and taste, due to the sauce other than the usual Ketchup, gravy, mang tomas or toyo-suka combination.

Next was Red Ribbon’s Chocolate Fudge Cake which is sure to make any day delightful. Anything that's chocolate is truly to die for! Random Suggestion: Give in to a slice or two with a cup of brew, freshly steeped tea, or warm glass of milk.

The 3rd offering was described as the “taste of cherry orchard in high summer - with whipped cream”, the German dessert known as Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, is embraced by the rest of the world in its more recognizable name: Black Forest Cake.

Quick History:
When Red Ribbon first opened its doors in 1978 in Tomas Morato, Quezon City, Red Ribbon’s Black Forest Cake is one of the first cakes that debuted on its shelves.

How much for the New Offering from Red Ribbon Cebu's New and Improved Treats?

• Crispy Chicken is available with a slice of Red Ribbon cake and drink for only Php148.00 or ala carte for just Php90.00.
• Chocolate Fudge Cake is available in regular size for Php495.00 and junior size for only Php295.00.
• Black Forest Cake Regular size is Php590.00 and Junior size for only Php370.00.

Get ready for Red Ribbon Cebu's New Offerings in Coco Mall and Mango Avenue Branch!

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After Run Jollibee meal

Jollibee is always langhap sarap for me, I have worked in Jollibee in the past and basically grew up knowing Jollibee. But I rarely eat or taste their breakfast meals. This time, I had a chance to try it out though after my morning exercise+walk+Jogging+Hiking Ritual.

I tried the Meal 4 which is composed of Garlic Rice + Soft drinks + Hotdog + Egg. Sounds and looks simple enough to make at home right? You are right but the thing that we don't have at home are high-end kitchen equipments and tools. One thing I like about their egg is its just cooked right and I actually know how they do it and the tools they use. Aside from that, the hotdog is steamed which I prefer and in my opinion much more tasty than the fried version.

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Marco Polo Lobby Lounge

We had some snacks in Marco Polo Lobby Lounge in Marco Polo Plaza Cebu through attending the press conference for Fête de la Musique.

Croissant Sandwich w/ lettuce, Tomato and some imported salty cheese + Pineapple Juice

With me was X and Sinjin to listen to the french ambassadors and organizers with some sponsors as well.

A complicated version of an Ensaymada with Wonton

The croissant was a unique experience since I only tasted one without any filling but it was still good though.

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Quick Bite @ KFC w/ Volunteers-to-be

After getting some messages from my peeps wanting to learn/volunteer for World Vision through my personal blog's posts, I offered to instead referred them to the World Vision booth in Ayala Center Cebu.

Krushers!!

Hotshots + Crispy Fries in one box

After the introductions with volunteers-to-be and World Vision people, we went to eat out in KFC. We ate some new stuff and offerings from KFC and had a nice chit chat for updates and whatnots!

kakuyog nga gikuraw

Sa susunod!

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When Bloggers learn how to cook...

On May 28, 2010, I was given a chance to expeience some Culinary Adventures through Cebu Blog Camp (As one o the raffled prices) at the Academy for International Culinary Arts (AICA). 10 lucky bloggers were given the opportunity to have a cooking party in AICA or Academy for International Culinary Arts in The Gallery, Mabolo.

Kitchen 1

I was late so I was not able to see the so-called some cooking clips shown to us by Chef Nikko Mabugat. Then we were introduced to Chef Joe Mike Lontoc and Chef Marleen Ong. Their background and experience gave us all a view of how competent our teachers are (All were educated in the US in not just prominent and prestigious schools but Restaurants as well).

Kitchen 2 with Novell and Vanjohn's mom

After we had our little introduction they brought us to the main kitchen where we were divided into two groups. The first group was going to do the "Quesadillas" in line to their mexican theme. I wanted to join in there but I opted to try out making some dessert/sweets namely "Churos."

This is one of the Salsa made by the one of the bloggers on kitchen 1 (Can't remember who made this though)

What's a Churos?

Churros, sometimes referred to as a Spanish doughnut, are fried-dough pastry-based snacks, sometimes made from potato dough, that originated in Spain.

How about a Quesadillas?

Quesadillas is a Mexican food made primarily of cheese inside a folded corn or wheat tortilla and cooked until the cheese melts. Occasionally a second ingredient is added with the cheese to add variety to the dish. The word comes from Spanish, and literally means "cheesy tortilla".

The Photoblogger himself solving the puzzle of slicing and dicing the vegetables

It was quite entertaining to see my co-bloggers solve the puzzle of cutting/chopping vegetables. I can smell the different vegetables coming together in the 2 kitchens, but it was not long as well when our ingredients started to give off its own scents!

Me "Properly " rolling the Churos on Cinnamon-Sugar Mix

One of the things I learned from our pastry chef is that everything had to be precise and exact. This kind of reminded me of our chemistry class back in college. You could see cooking ingredients and tools accompanied by lots of measuring tools as well.

Deep fried Churos, normally they are baked.

The chocolate dip! Yummmmm

As I look over the other side of the kitchen I saw the AICA Chefs preparing something of their own. Chef Joe Mike prepared a delicious Main course and I had no idea what they called it or I think they mentioned what it was but I can't remember but I was sure it was also Mexican.

Chef Joe Mike's main course

After all the theories and hands on experience, we all proceeded upstairs to have wonderful Mexican Fiesta!!! There was more food than expected and I deliberately stopped myself from devouring the Churos since it is very addictive! At the end of the food fiesta we were treated to a special Margarita drink from Chef Nikko herself.

Let's prepare for a feast!

To be honest, it's my first time to be inside a cooking school and to be in an actual high class Chef's kitchen! It was truly and awesome experience! As what Kung Fu panda said, you'll be blinded with awesomeness and there is simply no price for AWESOMENESS!

Awesomenss number 1: Churos with Chocolate Dip (My masterpiece bwahahah ^_^)

Awesomeness Number 2: Varied Salsa made the bloggers for Quesadillas

Awesomeness number 3: Awesome looking salad

Awesomeness Number 5: Mexican Rice by Chef Joe Mike

Awesomeness Number 6: Awesome looking Mexican Style meat (I'm bad with names)? by Chef Joe Mike

The teachers are wonderful, funny and have loads of stories to tell and because of that you'll realize how time seems so fast. The Chefs mentioned that it's ok to be ignorant and no nothing of cooking unlike the notion in our family that, you are somewhat crucified if you don't know how to cook!

Clado: May I take your Orders? the feast will begin in a moment

Let the Feast begin!

AICA just opened last March 16, 2010 and enrollment is currently ongoing. They have courses varying from 5 or up to 12 month courses. No need to go abroad to learn from the best when the best is right here in Cebu and right now. For more information, visit AICA Culinary page.

Churos Chefs in kitchen 2

Special thanks to Chef Johann Young, Chef Nikko Mabugat (Thanks also for taking our pics using my cam), Chef Joe Mike Lontoc and Chef Marleen Ong for the sumptuous food and also this wonderful opportunity to be under their guidance even for a short time! My experience in this prestigious cooking school, made me want to say this is the Best Cooking School in Cebu!

Photo Credit: Photoblogger, Vernon Go

You may visit this: Academy for International Culinary Arts Cebu

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Nomnoming Johnny's Fish and Chips

Me, together with 2 friends who I work with were Nomnoming Johnny's Fish and Chips which is located in Parkmall, number one Mall in Cebu.

If you still can't find the place here are some specific location guidelines: Johnny's Fish and Chips, Parkmall’s al fresco area (ALF 3 - 8 Parkmall), 168 Ouano Avenue North Reclamation Area, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines (across Cebu International Convention Center - CICC).

Whenever I go to Restaurants I always take a pic of their light fixtures :)

The mall's working hours are as follows: Mall Hours: 10am to 9pm; Supermarket Hours: 9am to 10pm and Al Fresco Dining Hours: varies between 10am to 2am. So basically, you can go there to visit and buy something in the mall, shop some supplies in the supermarket and go to the Al Fresco area to choose among Parkmall's different choices of restaurants. I would most deinitely recommend you to go with Johnny's Fish and Chips since it gives off a familiar home like feel, it is best to dine their with one's family!

Super Spicy!! mmmm

There is a variety of food choices to choose from in Johnny's Fish and Chips. We basically chose to eat spicy chicken wings (Whoooo hoottt!!) and a really awesome beef steak (In which was really really soft, it almost melted in our mouths as if it was not meat) with garlic rice. For our beverage, we had mango shake, bottomless Iced tea and a Coke in can.

Mouth watering beef steak

The area is really comfortable to the point that we chatted like we were in our own homes and failed to realize that we almost chatted for an hour without realizing it. If you wish to try out Johnny's Fish and Chips, then i suggest you try it in Parkmall, number one Mall in Cebu!

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Olio Bar and Restaurant

Lenovo launched several new products at the Olio Restaurant, Crossroads, Cebu (To read about the Lenovo Product Launch Click HERE). Located in Crossroads, Banilad, Olio provides a place for people of every age to gather and share an excellent meal and great conversations.

At the Launch we had Medium Well Steak for the main course and I forgot the appetizer which was also accompanied with Bread.

Olio restaurant is one of the finest restaurants in town because of its unique and stylish ambience, provides coziness and also privacy to its guests. Olio opens Mondays through Sundays. For reservations, you may call 232-3589.

Olio is well suited for a cool drink after work, a quick and satisfying lunch, a night out with friends, after dinner cocktails or a hearty meal with your family.


The Product Launch in Olio was experienced by some print, TV and online Media, half of which were bloggers from Cebu Bloggers Society. 

The overall atmosphere at Olio is pleasantly relaxed and cool, that is a welcome place to all. Fine dining service at its best! But don't forget to bring lots of cash with you, its a little Price to Pay for FINE DINING!

The Medium Well Steak :)

Photo Credit: Rabsin, Jose, Vernon Go

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City Sports Club Pig-out

I joined the SIRCA Political Blogs Survey and FGD (Focused Group Discussion) which was held in the City Sports Club Cebu. And ate whole bunch of awesome food! The venue was very conducive and at the same time it looked like a hotel inside.

Mac & Cheese + Toasted Bread

I don't care for fancy name, as long as it is chocolate = heaven

Fresh mango w/ cake & icing, I think

Somesort of Pasta Carbonara heheh..I'm too focused in eating ;)

There are lots of food left to taste in City Sports Club so I'll be definitely going back there!

Photo Credit: Vernon Go

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