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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Yummy Magazine WINNER!!
We have a winner!!
Congratulations dear!!
I will send you an email on how to claim the magazine.
Thanks for joining and visiting my blog!
Congratulations dear!!
I will send you an email on how to claim the magazine.
Thanks for joining and visiting my blog!
Monday, January 16, 2012
Yummy Magazine Giveaway!!
Anyone who wants a copy of this month's YUMMY MAGAZINE?
Good news!! I am giving away one to my readers!! :)
Joining is easy - just leave your email address (as many times as you want!!) on the comment section and voila! You have a chance to win!
Your email address will be picked out via Ramdom.org
This contest will end on January 23, 2012 at 11:59PM (All entries with a time stamp after 11:59PM will automatically be disqualified!)
Good Luck!!
Good news!! I am giving away one to my readers!! :)
Joining is easy - just leave your email address (as many times as you want!!) on the comment section and voila! You have a chance to win!
Your email address will be picked out via Ramdom.org
This contest will end on January 23, 2012 at 11:59PM (All entries with a time stamp after 11:59PM will automatically be disqualified!)
Good Luck!!
Friday, January 13, 2012
Yakitori Kitchen
One of the few things that I remember while I was in Japan years ago - was seeing a LOT of places that served yakitoris. These places were everywhere - some were big while some were small. I'm sure they all tasted wonderful!
Here in Manila - the only place that I get to eat yakitoris are in Little Tokyo good thing, there's a new player in town!!
The Food Club was invited to try out Yakitori Kitchen a few days before Christmas. Yakitori Kitchen is located in Burgos Circle - since I live on the other end of the city, I braved the traffic. And I must say - it was worth the travel, because I enjoyed the food and (most especially) the company!
We were served so many varieties - all of them WONDERFUL! I never thought that the whole chicken with different parts dissected can be served up with Yakitoris! Imagine - chicken wings, chicken neck, chicken cartilage, chicken legs and the sinful chicken skin! No part of the chicken went to waste, all of them can be grilled - and it was simply delish!
Yakitori's are the perfect food to be paired with drinking in my opinion. How I wish I could do that - well, a few more months and I can drink again! Hahaha..
The menu of Yakitori Kitchen consists mainly of chicken, but we were told that they will soon add other varieties to the menu. The prices are affordable - for the quality of the food that you get and the ingredients that they use to prepare these yakitoris - wow!!
So if you're in the area - check it out and enjoy these yakitoris! I know I'll come back for more!! :) Yey!!
On the side - little did I know that the people behind Yakitori Kitchen are also behind Ramen Bar - they too will soon open another ramen place in Trinoma! Goodie!!
Here in Manila - the only place that I get to eat yakitoris are in Little Tokyo good thing, there's a new player in town!!
The Food Club was invited to try out Yakitori Kitchen a few days before Christmas. Yakitori Kitchen is located in Burgos Circle - since I live on the other end of the city, I braved the traffic. And I must say - it was worth the travel, because I enjoyed the food and (most especially) the company!
We were served so many varieties - all of them WONDERFUL! I never thought that the whole chicken with different parts dissected can be served up with Yakitoris! Imagine - chicken wings, chicken neck, chicken cartilage, chicken legs and the sinful chicken skin! No part of the chicken went to waste, all of them can be grilled - and it was simply delish!
Yakitori's are the perfect food to be paired with drinking in my opinion. How I wish I could do that - well, a few more months and I can drink again! Hahaha..
The menu of Yakitori Kitchen consists mainly of chicken, but we were told that they will soon add other varieties to the menu. The prices are affordable - for the quality of the food that you get and the ingredients that they use to prepare these yakitoris - wow!!
So if you're in the area - check it out and enjoy these yakitoris! I know I'll come back for more!! :) Yey!!
On the side - little did I know that the people behind Yakitori Kitchen are also behind Ramen Bar - they too will soon open another ramen place in Trinoma! Goodie!!
Thursday, January 12, 2012
YUMMY Magazine's 5th Year!!
Can you believe it? Yummy Magazine is celebrating its 5th Anniversary this year!
Time does fly... FAST!!
To kick-off the this anniversary year - Yummy features this January/February an array of healthy options for healthy lifestyles - they're also featuring a new section for the magazine! Yeyness right?
Well, let me CONGRATULATE the people behind Yummy magazine! You've made a really really nice food magazine, one that I look forward to EVERY month! No page goes to waste - every page and feature is very informative! May I also add that - I always read back issues and feel like they're recent! hahaha.. I guess that's the magic of Yummy Magazine - the BEST food magazine out there.. No kidding!! :)
Grab your copy now!!
Time does fly... FAST!!
To kick-off the this anniversary year - Yummy features this January/February an array of healthy options for healthy lifestyles - they're also featuring a new section for the magazine! Yeyness right?
Well, let me CONGRATULATE the people behind Yummy magazine! You've made a really really nice food magazine, one that I look forward to EVERY month! No page goes to waste - every page and feature is very informative! May I also add that - I always read back issues and feel like they're recent! hahaha.. I guess that's the magic of Yummy Magazine - the BEST food magazine out there.. No kidding!! :)
Grab your copy now!!
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Donating Breastmilk
Being a breastfeeding/breastpumping mom - I've had my fair share of highs and lows. Good thing is that I have a supportive family, supportive friends and supportive (online) strangers who lift me up and give me advice on breastfeeding/breastpumping. My Kailee is nearing her 10th month mark and STILL I am giving her my breastmilk!
To pay it forward - I have been donating my frozen breastmilk to friends and strangers in need. Since I have a good supply - I share to those in need. Its just my way to support lactating mothers - help them when they need it. You see, breastfeeding/breastpumping is not easy - its really hardwork! One may say its FREE but you have to be healthy, nourished with good food and is hydrated at ALL times! And being well fed - well, that's not cheap!
Storing and collecting breastmilk too is not cheap. You'd have to have ample refrigerator and freezer space. You'll need storage bags, storage containers and etc. You need to label them and organize them (FIFO - First In First Out) It's quite tedious - but then, it has to be done right?
So when I donate to friends and strangers - its done with love and care. I am sharing a part of me to their kids - to keep them healthy, to help them out with their milk supply, plainly said - to keep them BREASTFED.
The reason why I am doing this post is because I've had my fair share of not so good experiences with strangers asking for milk. I know it's quite odd - but I was hoping that people would have this 'rules of engagement' - ethics in asking for breastmilk. I've LIKED the FB page of Human Milk 4 Human Babies - Philippines and I've given quite a number to those who posted that they needed breastmilk.
This post if for those lactating mommies who donate. Think of it as my way of showing consideration to them (as I am one too).
Breastmilk is FREE but the collecting and storing process is not. It takes time to pump out the milk, pour the milk into bags and freezing them. When the milk bags are frozen - we still organize them by date. Here's a thought to those asking for breastmilk:
1) GET IT when you say you will - I've had numerous experiences when those asking DO NOT pass by for the milk. They said they will get the milk but after a few days - they still haven't picked up the milk you've prepared for them. Its either they've gotten from other sources or simply forgot to pick-up and end up not picking up at all! Be considerate enough to inform those you've asked from that you won't be getting the frozen/chilled breastmilk already - it's the LEAST you can do. We could have shared that milk to someone else in need.
2) Bring a CLEAN cooler with ice packs or ice - Transporting breastmilk is tricky! One must have a good cooler with ice packs so DO NOT FORGET to bring a cooler! I've had one stranger look at me like I'm crazy when I expressed disappointment when she didn't bring a cooler - you see, frozen breastmilk is delicate and once thawed, it must be consumed within 24 hours. Proper handling of frozen breastmilk is important - it'll be put to waste when not handled correctly! We took our precious time pumping them and preaparing them only for you to end up spoiling our precious milk! Also, make sure that your cooler is CLEAN! We, moms have taken out time out to ensure the cleanliness of storing our milk so when I receive dirty cooler - I hesitate and think 'Should I still give my breastmilk?' because the cleanliness is compromised. So, be sure to clean your coolers!
3) TEXT or CALL before you pick up - this is a very considerate gesture. To remind and be reminded. There are times that we moms - forget and there are times that we need to be reminded. Inform us nicely so we won't be hassled with an 'I forgot' (for both the mommy donating and the mommy asking)
4) Arrange a pick-up TIME that is CONVENIENT for the both of you - Time is precious, therefore inform ahead, what time you intend to pick up the breastmilk. A ball park estimate of time is enough - just be considerate enough not to pick up during the wee hours in the morning or night. If you're running late - a text informing us of your lateness will be very MUCH appreciated.
5) Since the milk is FREE - a simple thank you is fine. But let's be honest - milk storage bags costs a lot too! I was giving away bags of frozen milk - then I suddenly noticed my milk bags stash is depleting and I needed to buy more. I thought to myself - I am donating YET I am spending so much on milk bags that I don't even get to use (for my baby). It was then that I started asking for milk storage bags as an exchange. At first I was uneasy with the idea BUT then I realized - What am I suppose to use for myself? There is no SOP on the number of bags you will give - think of it this way, the cost of breastmilk is free BUT the time and effort put into it is great, so be generous! These donating mommies are generous enough giving their precious milk to you, right? A simple thank you is appreciated BUT it's also nice to receive a token from those you that we have given milk to! These tokens need not be expensive gifts - a small box of goodies such as ensaymada and cookies will go a long way! It will make the donating mommy feel appreciated - AND it will put a BIG smile on her face.
There's this saying that women complain of not being appreciated. So, let's all do our share in making lactating mommies FEEL APPRECIATED.
Freezer Stash
To pay it forward - I have been donating my frozen breastmilk to friends and strangers in need. Since I have a good supply - I share to those in need. Its just my way to support lactating mothers - help them when they need it. You see, breastfeeding/breastpumping is not easy - its really hardwork! One may say its FREE but you have to be healthy, nourished with good food and is hydrated at ALL times! And being well fed - well, that's not cheap!
Storing and collecting breastmilk too is not cheap. You'd have to have ample refrigerator and freezer space. You'll need storage bags, storage containers and etc. You need to label them and organize them (FIFO - First In First Out) It's quite tedious - but then, it has to be done right?
So when I donate to friends and strangers - its done with love and care. I am sharing a part of me to their kids - to keep them healthy, to help them out with their milk supply, plainly said - to keep them BREASTFED.
The reason why I am doing this post is because I've had my fair share of not so good experiences with strangers asking for milk. I know it's quite odd - but I was hoping that people would have this 'rules of engagement' - ethics in asking for breastmilk. I've LIKED the FB page of Human Milk 4 Human Babies - Philippines and I've given quite a number to those who posted that they needed breastmilk.
This post if for those lactating mommies who donate. Think of it as my way of showing consideration to them (as I am one too).
Breastmilk is FREE but the collecting and storing process is not. It takes time to pump out the milk, pour the milk into bags and freezing them. When the milk bags are frozen - we still organize them by date. Here's a thought to those asking for breastmilk:
1) GET IT when you say you will - I've had numerous experiences when those asking DO NOT pass by for the milk. They said they will get the milk but after a few days - they still haven't picked up the milk you've prepared for them. Its either they've gotten from other sources or simply forgot to pick-up and end up not picking up at all! Be considerate enough to inform those you've asked from that you won't be getting the frozen/chilled breastmilk already - it's the LEAST you can do. We could have shared that milk to someone else in need.
2) Bring a CLEAN cooler with ice packs or ice - Transporting breastmilk is tricky! One must have a good cooler with ice packs so DO NOT FORGET to bring a cooler! I've had one stranger look at me like I'm crazy when I expressed disappointment when she didn't bring a cooler - you see, frozen breastmilk is delicate and once thawed, it must be consumed within 24 hours. Proper handling of frozen breastmilk is important - it'll be put to waste when not handled correctly! We took our precious time pumping them and preaparing them only for you to end up spoiling our precious milk! Also, make sure that your cooler is CLEAN! We, moms have taken out time out to ensure the cleanliness of storing our milk so when I receive dirty cooler - I hesitate and think 'Should I still give my breastmilk?' because the cleanliness is compromised. So, be sure to clean your coolers!
3) TEXT or CALL before you pick up - this is a very considerate gesture. To remind and be reminded. There are times that we moms - forget and there are times that we need to be reminded. Inform us nicely so we won't be hassled with an 'I forgot' (for both the mommy donating and the mommy asking)
4) Arrange a pick-up TIME that is CONVENIENT for the both of you - Time is precious, therefore inform ahead, what time you intend to pick up the breastmilk. A ball park estimate of time is enough - just be considerate enough not to pick up during the wee hours in the morning or night. If you're running late - a text informing us of your lateness will be very MUCH appreciated.
5) Since the milk is FREE - a simple thank you is fine. But let's be honest - milk storage bags costs a lot too! I was giving away bags of frozen milk - then I suddenly noticed my milk bags stash is depleting and I needed to buy more. I thought to myself - I am donating YET I am spending so much on milk bags that I don't even get to use (for my baby). It was then that I started asking for milk storage bags as an exchange. At first I was uneasy with the idea BUT then I realized - What am I suppose to use for myself? There is no SOP on the number of bags you will give - think of it this way, the cost of breastmilk is free BUT the time and effort put into it is great, so be generous! These donating mommies are generous enough giving their precious milk to you, right? A simple thank you is appreciated BUT it's also nice to receive a token from those you that we have given milk to! These tokens need not be expensive gifts - a small box of goodies such as ensaymada and cookies will go a long way! It will make the donating mommy feel appreciated - AND it will put a BIG smile on her face.
There's this saying that women complain of not being appreciated. So, let's all do our share in making lactating mommies FEEL APPRECIATED.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Human Nature Baby Care Giveaway!!
Ever since I gave birth - its all about the baby now...
Hurry and Join!! :)
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Human Nature Baby Care Giveaway!!
Hurry and Join!! :)
Click the link below to see their FB page
Human Nature Baby Care Giveaway!!
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