Our daily lives have changed drastically in the last decade. The impact of technology in the way we live our lives, do business and even handle our day-to-day chores is now woven intricately into technology. It has allowed us to live our lifestyle and partly handle our chores through the use of technology like internet banking

This has never been more evident than in the birth of subscription boxes in the US market. Initially, it was aimed at women. A prime example is Birchbox, which delivers value boxes with cosmetics.

Not long after, other boxes followed the trend. Suddenly, there was more sense to have a marketplace for different boxes. CrateJoy burst into the scene and created an even bigger impact that sent business blogs quoting a subscription economy on the rise.

Needless to say, the world is quickly adapting into this automation of their lifestyle. This allows them more time for more important elements of their lives. All over Asia Pacific, the subscription box industry is also growing. The Philippines is right smack in that growth.

Pioneering the subscription marketplace in Southeast Asia is Qrated Crates (qratedcrates.com), an online discovery platform or marketplace for subscription boxes. Think of it as an online mall where vendors can offer curated items that form a subscription box.

Offering various products such as food, grooming, and even accessories, these boxes are delivered to your doorstep, saving customers time and money in the long run.

“We believe that subscription boxes were borne out of the consumer’s desire to spend more time with family and friends. Less time with chores. So at Qrated Crates, you can easily automate the boxes that you need on a monthly basis and it will just get delivered to you. It is easy to find lifestyle boxes that suit whatever you need at the moment,” said Stephanie Oller, co-founder and CEO of Qrated Crates.

“In essence, Qrated Crates as a brand is not just simply a marketplace for subscription boxes, it is a solution that allows you to be free of your chores and pursue that lifestyle you have always wanted. It can be as simple as more time to have coffee with your friends to something as luxurious as spending more time to travel.”

As of press time, Qrated Crates has eight categories such as babies and kids, beauty, fashion, food and beverage, health and fitness, pets, hobbies and novelties, and luxury.

Some of the brands include Minerale; Stylegenie; Liwayway; Fetch! Naturals; Barik Supremo Lambanog; Oli’s Boxship; Vinoom Selection; Pushkart; Tita May’s Breakfast; Teas of Joy; and Izumio, to name a few.

Subscribing to Qrated Crates is easy. Oller shared that customers simply sign up, create a profile, browse to find subscription boxes that suit their lifestyle, and place a trial order or a recurring order.

The CEO stressed that clients need not be scared with the commitment because they can easily bail out if they want to.

“The important thing is to try it out first because there are no commitments. They can cancel their subscription anytime,” Oller shared.

To see the full list of products, visit https://qratedcrates.com/. It shows the full list of weekly product updates to keep customers on their toes. With the wide array of products, Qrated Crates surely has something for the savvy consumers who want to spend time on what really matters.

When it comes to Olive Oil, one of the brands that we trust is Doña Elena. It’s great to hear that famous restaurants are partnering with our trusted Oilvie Oil brand. The most recent is Raintree Restaurants which includes Chelsea Kitchen in SM Megamall, Museum Cafe at the Ayala Museum Complex, and Providore in SM Aura BGC.

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The restaurants are known and well-loved for their imaginative yet familiar menu choices that keep customers coming back. Corporate Chef Kalel Chan consistently proves that guilt-free options can be deliciously healthy. This is why throughout the months of June and July, Doña Elena Olive Oil and these three restaurants are coming up with limited edition dishes that can help you on your road to a fitter and better you, without scrimping on the taste and flavor.

When it comes to creating dishes that pack a ton of nutrients such as a high amount of antioxidants, polyphenols, and oleic acids, Doña Elena Olive Oil is the perfect cooking partner that also guarantees great tasting dishes. Each bottle is loaded with vitamins E, K, and A that helps prevent cardiovascular diseases, fights bad cholesterol, and trims down fat and calories in your daily dishes.

The partnership with Raintree Restaurants highlights these benefits in all dishes. Available in three variants: Doña Elena Extra Virgin Olive Oil that’s ideal for dips, drizzling, and salad dressing; Doña Elena Pure Olive Oil for sautéing; and Doña Elena Pomace Olive Oil for frying and deep frying. One won’t surely run out of cooking ideas given the versatility of Doña Elena Olive Oil variants.

The recipes also incorporate Doña Elena Bottled Pasta Sauces. These sauces come in three exciting combos of Classic Green Pesto, Sun-dried Tomatoes with cheese (Red Pesto), and Ricotta and Smoked Provola Cheese variant. Doña Elena’s bottled pasta sauces are all crafted to make various recipes irresistibly first-rate whether for pasta, bread, chicken, fish, and vegetables – without the hassle of making your own sauce.

So get to know these limited edition dishes that will be available at the Raintree restaurants – a true testament of how unparalleled taste can also be healthy.

Pesto Marinated Grilled Chicken Fusilli pasta with gorgonzola cream and toasted walnuts AT CHELSEA KITCHEN, P530

Olive oil slow poached Salmon with sundried tomato pesto, warm dill Potato salad and Arugula salad with lemon vinaigrette AT MUSEUM CAFÉ, P650

Smoked Pimenton Spanish Chorizo tiger prawn garlic gambas and olive focaccia AT PROVIDORE, P550

From small plates to family-style feasts, you’ll want to add these limited edition menus to your regular rotation when making the rounds of your must-visit restaurants in the metro. The flavors and health benefits of Doña Elena Olive Oils, Pesto Sauces, and other Doña Elena ingredients make each dish a stand out without much of the guilt. After trying them out at the restaurants, why not try replicating them at home yourself? All Doña Elena products are available in all supermarkets and grocery stores nationwide.

For inquiries and reservations, contact:

Chelsea Kitchen: SM Mega Fashion Hall, Ortigas City, Metro Manila; 958-6777

Museum Café: Ayala Museum Complex, Greenbelt 4, Dela Rosa Street, Makati, Kalakhang Maynila; 757-3000

Providore: Upper Ground Floor SM Aura BGC, Taguig, Metro Manila; 802-9448