Manila, Philippines – On World Oral Health Day, Cleene CLIO invites everyone to celebrate by practicing proper oral healthcare with their families. A product of proudly Filipino company PHILUSA Corporation, Cleene CLIO has been an ardent supporter of this global oral health initiative, especially with oral care given less priority during the pandemic when accessibility to dentists and visits to oral health facilities were challenging at the height of the lockdowns. To emphasize the importance of good oral health practices at home, Cleene CLIO has partnered with Manila Water Foundation and Ph ..read more

A good friend of mine (Fae a.k.a. Miss Pey) asked me if I could be a guest in an online show that would be broadcast on several social media platforms and discuss my daily life as a mom and blogger. I was hesitant at first because I had never been interviewed by anybody! Nah never! And to be broadcast online, I think that’s huge! Then I asked her who would be conducting the interview. And here’s her response… “Si Mocha and Michelle Gumabao or me, choose!” And then a minute of silence and I think my jaw just dropped. During the interview To make things worse, the interview will take place LIVE ..read more

When things get so nasty between you and your husband and you two caught in the middle of a heated argument, how do you handle those bickerings? Are you the kind of person who will just shut up and just let things pass? Or the kind of woman who would stand her ground and say her piece and fight what she thinks is right? The course of love never run smoothly even in married life. There come a time it will hit a rough patch. Arguments, fights, petty quarrel do exist in a relationship. In general, couples experienced tough times to test their love and commitment to each other. Secret of a Happy M ..read more

Craving for Inihaw na Liempo (Grilled Pork Belly) or Inihaw na Baboy? Feeling mo mahirap gawin? Pwes padadaliin natin yan! Try this recipe. I used Mama Sita’s Barbecue Marinade Sauce. So simple yet so delicious! Promise napakasarap talaga! I’ve been using this for the longest time! I recall every weekend when my family gets together, and this is something we always cook and look for. This is a “must have” dish every summer outing. And the smell of pork together with the aroma of charcoal is heaven! Liempo is always my first choice in inihaw. Though you can use Pork Kasim or Pork Pigue, cut it ..read more

Pork Tocino is a delicious Filipino dish that is usually served with fried rice and a sunny-side-up egg, also known as “ToSiLog” here in the Philippines. Pork Tocino is a kind of cured meat that can be made from beef, chicken, or pork. Homemade Pork Tocino is so easy to do! You can even save a lot of money if you prepare it in bulk rather than buying it in packs. If you have the time and want to ensure that your meal is properly cooked, try this homemade recipe. Some people are also taking the risk of starting a small business by just selling Pork Tocino per pack, and I know a few of them. It ..read more

Pork Sinigang, also known as Sinigang na Baboy, is a classic Filipino soup dish with a sour taste. The tamarind fruit is traditionally used as the dish’s sour ingredient. This sour ingredient has evolved over time, and now you may use guava, calamansi, bilimbi (kamias), unripe green mango, or santol instead of tamarind. Today, the “Sinigang Mix,” a powdered sour-soup-based mix, is often used for convenience. This “Sinigang Mix powder” is quite popular, and it can be found in almost all Filipino shops, sari-sari store and supermarkets. It’s most commonly available in tamarind, guava and tamari ..read more

Chicken Tinola or Tinolang Manok is a very popular Filipino dish. This dish consists normally of chicken, chili pepper leaves, green papaya, ginger, onion, and fish sauce. Chayote or Sayote is often replaced with green papaya, and chili pepper leaves or Dahon ng Sili with malunggay leaves whichever is available in the region. Chicken Tinola is one of the easiest and delicious chicken recipe in the Philippines. I cooked this dish a thousand times now. And my family loves it too! The aroma and taste of ginger combined with chicken are so perfect. Even the chili leaves played a vital role in this ..read more

Picadillo is a popular food in many countries in Latin America and the Philippines. It is a classic meat dish (ground pork or beef) with raisins, olives, tomatoes, and potatoes. Ingredients can vary according to region. Yummy! In Spanish, Picadillo is the tiny version of “cut” or “ground.” Its descriptive name gives away the main attribute of Picadillo, as the most essential component is finely ground beef or pork. Each country is actually modifying the Picadillo recipe to match local tastes. Yet ground meat is still there and one may argue that it is the dish’s essence. Unless it has no good ..read more

Caldereta or Kaldereta has different variations using beef, pork, and chicken. It is meat stewed in vegetables and liver spread. Plus a touch of heat and saltiness from the cheese. The name Caldereta derives from the Spanish word “caldera” which means cauldron. The Spaniards brought this dish to the Philippines during their three hundred year colonization in the Philippines. Today there are different Caldereta recipes all over the internet. But how about using shrimp instead of meat? Hmm… interesting. So I decided to try it but less the veggies to make the shrimp as the king of the dish. Shri ..read more

If you have ever wanted to know what it feels like to be hugged by a cookie, then you need to try the Too Much Chocolate Chip Cookie created and baked by the Fet Boys. If you’ve never heard of them, it’s because their cookies are so good, people don’t want to share for fear of it being sold out which it almost always is.  The Fet Boys are twin brothers Karl and Kirk though Kirk is the one who bakes all the time. The Too Much Chocolate Chip Cookie is his creation and this comes in GIANT and regular size. When I say it’s a GIANT cookie, I mean it. The Too Much Chocolate Chip Coo ..read more