July was Nutrition Month in the Philippines and once again, it gave moms like me time to think about what we feed our families. Did you know that according to a 2016 AIA survey, eight out of ten Filipinos neglect to eat vegetables on a daily basis, resulting in the Philippines being one of the unhealthiest countries in Asia?? This is a pity considering that veggies are priced relatively cheap here compared to other places like Japan and Korea. Despite the abundance of nutritious ingredients straight from Mother Nature, Pinoys prefer their fast food and processed ... Continue Reading...
Knorr Lutong Nanay Food Fair on Oct. 24
Readers, fellow mothers and countrymen, you're all invited to the 1st Knorr Lutong Nanay Food Fair happening this weekend! It's going to be an important event and we're going there too. Lots of activities are in store, including nutrition tips, freebies plus a chance to hobnob with Knorr's celebrity ambassadors who are all going to give the lowdown on feeding our families well and helping the Philippines fight malnutrition in the communities. So please mark the date: October 24, Saturday, 4:30 pm at the Mercato Centrale venue, 7th Ave cor. 25th St. Bonifacio ... Continue Reading...
Just because it’s Friday: new ways to cook with monggo
Somebody told me: monggo (mung beans) is the new superfood. But unlike quinoa, chia, flax seeds and other nutrient boosters, monggo doesn't have the fancy price. It is very affordable and readily available in your neighborhood stores and markets. In the Philippines, tradition dictates that we have at least a monggo dish every Friday to pair with fish or meat. I think it's a Catholic thing...a form of abstinence & penance. And contrary to common perception, this is not just practiced during Lent but year round. Nothing wrong with this, right? Eating monggo has been ... Continue Reading...
Baked chicken sinigang recipe with Knorr #LutongNanay
Happy New Year everyone! The holidays came by in a whirl. It was all about shopping, attending parties, gift-giving, tinkering in the kitchen and of course, precious family bonding time! Anyway, one of the nicest gifts I received over Christmas was this large native bag filled with kitchen goodies from Knorr. About half of the contents were already stashed away by the time I took this photo. It was just very timely because I was wishing for a new non-stick pan and utensils. Of course, Knorr ready-made mixes like the ones used for sinigang, adobo, and menudo ... Continue Reading...
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