Mommy Pehpot, Author at Mommy Pehpot

Max’s New Promos Heighten Excitement and Support for Team Gilas Pilipinas

Max’s is one of our favorite resto, basta may occasion, Max’s is our to go to resto.. and their corner bakery is super nice! The breads are all good tasting! yum! (nakakalaway naman tong post ko! Daddy, i take out mo ako sa Max’s mamaya! habulin natin ang promo!)

O, here’s a press release from our pr friends:

Hanggang bukas na lang yan kaya mag ake out na kayo!

Mouthwatering comfort dishes and an exciting game of basketball form the perfect pair as the Philippine National Basketball Team (Gilas Pilipinas) gears up to make history at the most prestigious international basketball competition in Spain slated for August this year.

Global Filipino brand Max’s, the official restaurant of Team Gilas Pilipinas serves up exciting promos to bring the Gilas excitement to the hilt.

Max’s will be giving Filipinos a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch the Philippines’ very own Gilas team compete against the best basketball players in the world with its Fly to Spain Promo. Customers may simply enjoy their favourite Max’s dishes at any Max’s Restaurant nationwide. For every PhP 300 food purchase made until July 12 (dine-in, take-out or delivery), customers will be entitled to one raffle coupon and inch closer to watching their favorite Gilas players compete live in Spain. They may also utilize social media by uploading a “puso to the Max” selfie (photo of oneself with right arm across the chest), posting the hashtag PusoToTheMax and sharing these on Twitter and Instagram. One winner will get the amazing privilege to fly to Spain with a companion, get free game passes for two, and be treated to free accommodations and pocket money.

As support for Gilas Pilipinas pours in, customers may also experience everything Gilas by just visiting Max’s Restaurant. They may now listen to the favorite music and sample the top 5 dishes of Gilas players while dining at Max’s. On top of the Gilas Team’s list of favorite dishes is Max’s world-famous fried chicken, crispy on the outside and delectably tender on the inside. This dish is given an exciting twist and can now be enjoyed “Pinoy-Style” with 3 new dips to make each bite more enjoyable: Max’s gravy, chilli sauce and Pinoy sarsa, to create a different kind of thrill for diners.

After a satisfying meal at Max’s, customers may avail of Max’s Gilas Take-out Treat and bring home their favourite Max’s sarap to the bones fried chicken, paired with Max’s classic banana ketchup and a limited edition Gilas eco bag. This promo is valid for take-out transactions worth PhP299 until July 11.

“With these new offerings, Max’s endeavors to create more exciting opportunities to celebrate two things that Filipinos love – basketball and Max’s sarap to the bones fried chicken. Whether they are in the Philippines or in any other country around the world, they can all take pride in being a Filipino and share in the Puso to The Max experience,” shared Mark Gamboa, Marketing Director for Max’s Group of Companies.

To learn more about Max’s Gilas promos, visit Max’s website www.maxschicken.com and Max’s official Facebook fan page.

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About Max’s Restaurant

Max’s, one of the country’s leading fast-casual dining restaurant traces its roots to a family’s generosity and passion for good food. Max’s, “the house that fried chicken built,” continues to innovate and expand worldwide with plans to open branches outside the United States. Today, Max’s Restaurant has established itself as a household name, an institution, and a proud Filipino tradition, zealously upholding the values passed on from its early beginnings in 1945 to the present –day generation of food aficionados. For the most exciting updates about Max’s Restaurant, log on to www.maxschicken.com or visit www.facebook.com/maxsrestaurant to be a Max’s Restaurant Facebook fan.

Mommy Pehpot Approved: Clara Olé “Quality Cream-based” Sauces

May gagawin ka ba this weekend? Punta kame diyan.

yang mga ganyang banat, type na type ko yan..lalo na if it comes from my best friend. Kain galore at chika galore na naman!

Perfect timing naman kase I said yes to a product review..

Product to review: Clara Olé “Quality Cream-based” Sauces

You know we love Clara Olé, our favorite is the three cheese pasta sauce. As the name says it, this new line of products from Clara Olé is cream based.

Clara Olé Carbonara Pasta Sauce: creamy, and fuses salty, smoked bacon and cheesy flavors, can be used as dip for nachos, fries, potato chips, topping for sausages, as burger sauce, sandwich spread, dressing for salads and veggie sticks

Clara Olé Béchamel: masterful blend of butter, cream and cheese, used as toppings for baked pasta and can serve as filling for rolled chicken meat dishes like cordon bleu, chicken a la kiev, meat pies, and even sandwiches.

Clara Olé Creamy Tomato: cream-based pasta sauce that combines luscious cream and vine-ripened tomatoes, aside form pasta, this can also be used as delicious gravy for roasted or breaded chicken, as dip for fries and chips, sauce for meatloaf and potato dumplings, and even as base for tomato soup or pizza sauce.

If you need recipes and dishes ideas on how to use Clara Olé “Quality Cream-based” Sauces, visit www.claraole.com or “Like” www.Facebook.com/myclaraole or follow via Instagram @ClaraOlePH. You can even catch exciting Clara Olé “Pot Sessions: A Cook Without A Book” adventure webisode series via Clara OléFacebook app.

Too much product info? sorry naman, na excite lang. Before anything else, let me introduce my two closest friends (and soro batchmates) who was my guinea pig for this review:

The verdict? ay teka muna, ung niluto ko muna…

Baked macaroni! The easiest pasta dish that I can prepare!

I used Clara Olé Creamy Tomato and Clara Olé Béchamel for my Baked Macaroni. Preparing this with Clara Olé “Quality Cream-based” Sauces is super easy.. here’s how:

For Baked Macaroni sauce, I used 300 grams ground round. Cook the ground meat in as little oil as possible, then add minced onions and few dried basil leaves. Add Clara Olé Creamy Tomato and simmer for a few minutes. For 400 grams pasta, I used 2 packs.

Mix the pasta and pour Clara Olé Béchamel (I used two packs too) on top, add cheese (more cheese!) and bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese turns a bit brown.

So, my friend who’s as white as cream, hindi nya masyado type (eh kase naman lactose intolerance yan, she really can’t handle anything creamy..uhm except my pineapple carrot cupcake!). But me, friend number 2 and my kids.. WE LOVE IT! anything creamy, give it to me!

I think I’ll be buying more of Clara Olé “Quality Cream-based” Sauces, it saves me a lot of time! Pag prepare pa lang ng Bechamel sauce, time consuming na.. eh with Clara Olé “Quality Cream-based” Sauces, pour lang ng pour!

Bathroom space: How to make it your own

Let’s face it, from showering to using the toilet to putting on your makeup, you spend a lot of time in the bathroom over the course of a day. And even if you’re rushing in and out, or you’re in there with your toddler, it’s important to have a nice, comfortable space that you enjoy. Here are some tips on how to personalize your bathroom and really make it your own:

Theme
First, consider how you want to feel when you walk into the bathroom. If you’d like to transport yourself back in time, consider a theme with vintage charm – say an antique French country look. For something more modern, go with a California spa style loo or, for something more rustic, choose a farmhouse style. Other ideas include urban chic, glamor and zen.

Furniture
It’s often best to choose one single focal point of the bathroom as too many pieces can make it seem cluttered and busy. Bathroom furniture such as an old-fashioned, free-standing tub or a vintage apothecary table turned makeup cabinet will give your bathroom some character without decreasing its functionality.

Linens
Invest in some cosy new linens when customizing your bathroom. There’s nothing like a fluffy new towel waiting for you when you’ve just stepped out of the shower. Consider getting monogrammed towels for the whole family. It’ll be easy to know whose is whose and the kids will love something with their name on it.

Lighting
The lighting can affect the mood of any room, so it is important to choose fixtures that suit your personality. If you are someone who struggles to wake up in the morning, consider small, dim lights spread throughout the areas of the room. Or, if you like to get glammed up for a night on the town, install bright lights above the mirrors. You dont want to end up looking orange from applying your bronzer in the dark! Lighting fixtures can really funk up a bathroom, so have some fun with them!

Extras
Often its the little things that make a space your own. Invest in your favorite scented candles, put up old family photos or include a modern piece of artwork on the wall to remind you its your room, in your home.

So, with endless options available to you, all you need to do now is decide what your personal bathroom preferences are. You could even go super high-tech, with mini TVs in the medicine cabinet and music in the shower. The world (and your bathroom) is your oyster!