Thursday, March 30, 2023

It’s a Fun Easter at Rizal Park Hotel

 Prepare for a fun-filled easter as Rizal Park Hotel once again opens its ballroom doors on April 09 to celebrate a Feaster: A Fun Easter at Rizal Park Hotel. For only P800, kids and kids at heart can enjoy a day of exciting activities other than the usual easter egg hunt. The ticket covers 1 kid ages 0-12 and 1 adult companion, inclusive of a lootbag and access to the program, which starts at 2 PM until 6 PM. Expect an array of easter-themed games, a magic show, bubble show, ventriloquism, face painting, a photobooth, and child-safe inflatables. 


Of course, it would not be an easter event without the easter egg hunt and to make it more fun, attendees are given a chance to win an overnight stay with breakfast by joining the ‘Golden Easter Egg Hunt’.

In addition to the Feaster event, Rizal Park Hotel is also offering a hard to resist room promo. From April 06 to 10 and for only PHP 8,000, enjoy an overnight stay in a Deluxe Room (Queen, King, or Twin) with buffet breakfast for (2) two and a choice of buffet lunch or dinner for (2) two at Café Rizal plus one (1) pass to the Feaster event.



Rizal Park Hotel’s rooms and suites feature turn-of-the-century interior decors with modern amenities. Each room is colored in neutral tones of gray, beige, and off-white, with shades of yellow that give off warm feelings of home. Machuca tiles, classic woodwork, and crystal chandeliers provide a taste of style during the Army Navy Club’s heydays. 

Rooms and suites are available in both the Main and Club wings of the hotel, providing exceptional views of the city, the park, or the famed Manila Bay. The suites feature its own living areas and extensive bathroom amenities, including a bathtub. 

For Feaster tickets, text or call +639276687839 / +639091431591.

For hotel inquiries and reservations, text or call (+63) 9177013817 / (+63) 9176571334 or email at reservations@rizalparkhotel.com. Follow https://www.facebook.com/RizalParkHotel and https://www.instagram.com/rizalparkhotel1911/

10 Mga Pagkain Para sa mga Nagbubuntis: Mga Tips and Tricks

Mahalagang maingat ang mga buntis sa kanilang pagkain upang mapanatili ang kalusugan ng kanilang sarili at ng kanilang dinadala.

Nararapat na nalamin ang mga sintomas na ikaw ay buntis. Ang mga sintomas na ito ay nag-iiba sa bawat babae, maaari kang magpakonsulta sa iyong doktor upang makumpirma kung buntis ka o hindi.

Narito ang ilan sa mga sintomas na maaaring maranasan ng mga buntis:

  • Pagkahilo
  • Pagsusuka
  • Pagkapagod
  • Pagsusumpong ng pagkain
  • Pananakit ng ulo
  • Pagbabago sa mood
  • Pagtaas ng timbang
  • Pagduduwal

Kung nakakaranas ka ng isa o higit pa sa mga sintomas na ito, magpakonsulta kaagad sa doktor upang malaman kung buntis ka o hindi.

Ang pagbubuntis ay isa sa pinakamagandang yugto sa buhay ng isang babae, ngunit ito rin ay may kasamang mga pagbabago sa katawan at kadalasan ay mayroong mga sintomas tulad ng morning sickness, pagkahilo, at pagkapagod.

Mahalagang kumain ang mga buntis ng masusustansiyang pagkain upang mapanatili ang kanilang kalusugan at kalusugan ng kanilang dinadalang sanggol.

Hindi sapat na malaman lamang kung ano ang mga pagkain na dapat kainin ng mga buntis. Dapat na nasisiguro na nakukuha ng katawan ang lahat ng mga sustansiya na kailangan para sa kalusugan ng sanggol sa sinapupunan at ng buntis.

Nararapat lamang na kumain ang mga buntis ng regular na pagkain sa buong araw. Hindi dapat nagpapalipas ng oras nang hindi kumakain dahil ito ay makakapagdulot ng pagkahilo at pagkapagod.

Mahalagang kumain ng tatlong malalaking bahagi ng pagkain sa isang araw kasama ng mga maliliit na pagkain sa pagitan ng mga ito. Ang mga pagkain na ito ay dapat mayaman sa mga sustansiya tulad ng protina, iron, calcium, at folic acid.

Mahalagang bumili ng mga produktong may sapat na kalidad at kailangang malinis at nararapat na laging sariwa lalo na’t pagdating sa mga isda at gulay. Dapat iniluluto ito sa tamang paraan upang mapanatili ang kanilang sustansiya.

Ang mga gulay ay dapat lutuin ng kaunting oras lamang at huwag hahayaang malanta upang mapanatili ang mga sustansiya. Mahalagang iwasan din ang mga pagkain na mayroong preservatives at additives tulad ng mga colorants at iba pa.

Ang pagkain ng mga buntis ay dapat may pagkakaayos ng tamang dami ng mga sustansiya na kailangan ng katawan. Kailangang magkaroon ng sapat na protina, iron, at folate sa pagkain ng mga buntis.

Nararapat na kumain ng mga pagkain na mayaman sa calcium, vitamin C, vitamin A, at iba pang mahalagang sustansiya.

Bukod sa mga pagkain, maaari din magdagdag ng mga supplement sa pagkain ng mga buntis. Kailangang magkaroon ng sapat na folic acid sa katawan ng mga buntis.

Kung hindi nakakain ng pagkain na mayaman sa folic acid, maaaring magdagdag ng supplement upang mapanatili ang kalusugan ng sanggol sa loob ng sinapupunan.

Maaaring magdagdag ng crackers, prutas, at iba pang light snacks na kakainin tuwing umaga upang maiwasan ang pagkahilo.

Kung mayroon kang iron deficiency, maaaring kailangan mong kumain ng mga pagkain na mayaman sa iron tulad ng spinach, red meat, at beans. Ang mga pagkain na mayaman sa iron ay mahalaga upang maiwasan ang anemia sa pagbubuntis.

Ang mga pagkain na mayaman sa calcium ay mahalaga rin sa pagbubuntis. Ito ay nakakatulong sa pagbuo ng buto at ngipin ng dinadalang sanggol sa sinapupunan.

Maaaring kumain ng mga pagkain na mayaman sa calcium tulad ng gatas, yogurt, at iba pang mga pagkain na mayaman sa lactose.

Ang mga buntis ay kailangan din ng sapat na protina sa kanilang katawan upang mapanatili ang kalusugan habang nabubuo ang sanggol sa kanilang sinapupunan.

Maaaring kumain ng mga pagkain na mayaman sa protina tulad ng karne, isda, itlog, at mga legumes tulad ng beans at lentils.

Kung mayroon kang mga sintomas na ikaw ay buntis tulad ng pagkakaroon ng acid reflux, maaaring kailangan mong iwasan ang mga pagkain na maasim, maanghang, at mayroong masyadong mataba.

Mahalagang kumain ng mga light at masusustansiyang pagkain upang maiwasan ang pagka-acidic ng iyong tiyan.

Mga Priority Foods na Dapat Kainin ng mga Nagbubuntis


Itlog

Ang itlog ay mayaman sa protina, bitamina D, at choline na mahalaga para sa pagpapalakas ng kalamnan at buto ng sanggol sa loob ng sinapupunan. Kung gusto mong mapabuti ang iyong kalusugan at ng iyong dinadala, kumain ng 2-3 itlog sa isang araw.

Prutas

Ang prutas ay mayaman sa bitamina C at folate na mahalaga sa pagpapalakas ng kalusugan ng sanggol sa sinapupunan. Ang mga prutas tulad ng kahel, saging, at strawberry ay mayaman sa bitamina C, habang ang mga prutas tulad ng avocado, banana, at berries ay mayaman sa folate.

Gulay

Ang mga gulay tulad ng spinach, broccoli, at asparagus ay mayaman sa iron at folate na mahalaga para sa produksyon ng dugo at pagpapalakas ng kalusugan ng sanggol sa sinapupunan.

Karne ng Baboy

Ang karne ng baboy ay mayaman sa protina at iron na mahalaga para sa kalusugan ng sanggol sa sinapupunan. Ngunit, dapat mag-ingat sa pagkain ng masyadong maraming karne dahil ito ay mayroong mataas na kolesterol.

Isda

Ang isda ay mayaman sa omega-3 fatty acids na mahalaga para sa pagpapalakas ng kaisipan ng sanggol sa sinapupunan. Kung hindi ka mahilig sa pagkain ng isda, maaari ka ring kumain ng iba pang mga pagkain na mayaman sa omega-3 fatty acids tulad ng chia seeds at flax seeds.

Gatas at Milk Products

Ang gatas at mga produktong gatas tulad ng yogurt at cheese ay mayaman sa calcium at protina na mahalaga para sa kalusugan ng sanggol sa sinapupunan.

Ang mga produktong gatas tulad ng kefir at yogurt ay mayaman din sa probiotics na makakatulong sa pagpapalakas ng immune system ng sanggol sa loob ng sinapupunan.

Nuts at Legumes

Ang mga nuts tulad ng almonds, cashews, at walnuts ay mayaman sa protina, iron, at folate na mahalaga para sa kalusugan ng sanggol sa sinapupunan.

Ang mga butil tulad ng quinoa, barley, at oatmeal ay mayaman sa fiber at iba pang mga mahalagang sustansiya.

Oranges

Ang kahel ay mayaman sa bitamina C at calcium na mahalaga para sa kalusugan ng sanggol sa sinapupunan. Bukod dito, mayroon din itong anti-inflammatory properties na makakatulong sa pag-iwas sa mga impeksyon sa loob ng katawan.

Saging

Ang saging ay mayaman sa potassium, fiber, at vitamin B6 na mahalaga para sa kalusugan ng sanggol sa sinapupunan. Bukod dito, mayroon din itong mga sustansiya na makakatulong sa pagpapalakas ng immune system ng sanggol sa loob ng sinapupunan.

Karot

Ang karot ay mayaman sa beta-carotene at vitamin A na mahalaga para sa kalusugan ng mata ng sanggol sa loob ng sinapupunan. Bukod dito, mayroon din itong mga sustansiya na makakatulong sa pag-iwas sa mga impeksyon sa loob ng katawan.

Mahalagang maingat sa pagkain ang mga buntis upang mapanatili ang kalusugan ng kanilang sarili at ng kanilang dinadalang sanggol. Sa pamamagitan ng pagkain ng masusustansiya at mayaman sa mga sustansiya na mahalaga para sa kalusugan ng sanggol sa loob ng sinapupunan.

Honest Review of Villa Parmigiano in Alabang West

I saw an influx of reviews and features about Villa Parmigiano on my newsfeed for the last two weeks and so like any other consumer, my interest was piqued. 

It was a standalone restaurant in the middle of Alabang West. It was spacious, looked inviting, and it had pizza and pasta, two things that our family loves. 

I said to myself, "We need to try this place." 

Earlier today, I decided that my family and I would here for dinner. I had visions of great food, wonderful ambiance, and lots of laughter in between dishes. 

Sadly, this was not the case. 

I wanted to like the place. I wanted to recommend it to people but there were just too many oversights that didn't sit well with me. 

Now don't come for me because I am talking based on what I experienced. It may not be the same for you (I truly hope it's not) but for us, it was a comedy of errors. 

I made reservations which was a good thing because the restaurant was almost full on the first floor. We were given a good spot to sit though it was a bit tight. This was a little bit of an issue because I specifically requested a spot where we can comfortably put my son's high chair. 

My son is big for his age and doesn't fit in a normal restaurant high chair so we bring our own. The spot we were given wasn't spacious but we made do. I didn't make a fuss about it. 

We didn't receive our complimentary bread basket and had to ask twice for it. This matters because it speaks of their service and because the cooking time is 25-35 minutes. The complimentary bread basket would have helped lessen the impact of the cooking time. 

I ordered their cheese board but when our starter arrived, it came in a plate and it did not look appetizing at all. Now some may say, it's just a plate. However, with a place like this, with a price point like this, the experience also matters. The overall impression matters. 

I would understand if they had run out of boards but we could clearly see the boards piled up on the counter. When we asked the staff, she couldn't answer why they didn't use the boards that they were supposed to. 

The one thing that truly irked me was how they would serve the hot food. For some reason, they would always pass the food in front of my toddler. We all know how toddlers have no complete control of their actions right? 

It was an accident waiting to happen. The first and second times they did this, I was nice and redirected them to pass it to the other side. The third and fourth times, I was really near snapping but managed to not say anything mean. I did let them know that I was not pleased about it because they could potentially burn my son's skin or my son could end up breaking things if he flails his arms all of a sudden out of excitement. 

Another thing that I noticed was the fact that all servers looked unhappy or mad. I don't know what it was but they just didn't look happy. They didn't give off a welcoming vibe. Maybe they were tired but it was just off. 

You also need to be extra patient because every single time we had to call a server, we'd need to do so at least 3x before someone would notice us. Mind you, I'm not a slender gal. I'm very easy to spot coz there's a lot of me to spot. 

If they can fix all of these mishaps, that would be great. 

As for the food, most of it was great! 

My husband loved the Rigatoni which was cooked on a cheese wheel by the in-house Italian Chef that they flew over all the way from Italy. 


It doesn't look appealing but thankfully, my partner who is a cheese lover loved every single bite. My kids loved the pesto pasta and the authentic carbonara. Apparently, carbonara with cream is not authentic carbonara.  


The pesto that was for sharing was only this big. I felt like it's good for 1-2 persons at most or maybe, we're just voracious eaters hahahaha. 


This was the other dish that got my attention. The buratta pizza was pretty good but for me, it was so-so. I had a better one from another pizza joint near Crimson Hotel. 


Now this, this was the real winner for me. First, I love arugula and this was one of the freshest I've ever had. The flatbread was also baked / cooked to perfection. It was overall heaven in a bite. 


Overall, it was a good dinner in terms of food but not so good in terms of service. 

Would I go back? I'd say for now, it's a no for me. There are better Italian places with really good food and great service. I hope they improve because price point is not that budget friendly so there's an expectation that needs to be met. 

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Batang Matatag with Erceflora

Summer is approaching and kids are getting excited to spend more time out and playing in the sun. It’s not always easy for parents to think of fun and productive ways to keep kids entertained, but the Batang Matag Bus rolled in just in time to give kids a day of play with a lot of cool learning experiences tucked in.

With pandemic blues mostly out of the way, parents are on even higher alert to make sure kids stay healthy and protected as they continue to explore the world around them. However, more than sanitizing hands and keeping surroundings clean, the most crucial first step is making sure kids are healthy on the inside because 70% of the body’s immunity comes from the gut.

“The gut affects so much of a child’s body: their mood, their reasoning, their behavior, and of course their overall health,” said J Ann Mirasol, from the makers of Erceflora Kiddie. “Erceflora Kiddie is created to help balance the good bacteria in the gut, allowing it to absorb nutrients, resist harmful microbes, and prevent upset stomachs.”

To help parents understand the importance of gut health and make building healthy habits easier and more fun for their kids, Erceflora Kiddie created the Batang Matatag Bus, a touring bus across the metro meaning to make education on gut health for kids fun and simple. “Kids with a healthy gut are healthier, happier, and more energetic, and that’s what we call ‘Batang Matatag’,” said Mirasol.

The Batang Matatag Bus was parked at the BGC Amphitheater from March 11-12 to set up the Todo Tatag Playground that had activities for the whole family:

The Todo Tatag Playground

The Todo Tatag Playground featured different play areas that highlighted key information on how a healthy gut supports the overall development of children. Playground equipment were turned into exciting learning opportunities for all kids to be strong, healthy, and become Batang Matatag.

The Todo Tatag Bus

Hopping onto the Todo Tatag Bus, kids learned the Todo Tatag Technique to make washing hands a fun and effective activity. There were also interactive games and photo walls to take fun photos and make cool memories.

Last March 11 there was an interactive program for the family to enjoy together. Families had fun games, playful mascots, and entertaining hosts that gave a fun-filled family day to all who attend. The program involved energetic activities to keep the audience engaged but also to learn more about Erceflora Kiddie and why kids should be encouraged to use it.

Erceflora Kiddie brought in the Todo Tatag Mommies Rica Peralejo-Bonifacio, Cheska Kramer, and Andi Manzano with host Riza Diaz to talk about creative ways to encourage the whole family to start more healthy habits and learn more about how to raise stronger, healthier kids starting with gut health. With the help of Erceflora Kiddie, kids can absorb more nutrients, activating better immunity against harmful microbes for todo tatag na tiyan para sa todo tatag na katawan.

With much excitement generated by the Todo Tatag Bus and Playground, BGC is just the first in several other stops for the Batang Matatag Bus throughout the year. In the meantime, parents can help even more kids maintain a healthy gut. When you buy Erceflora Kiddie, a portion of the sale will support Batang Matatag—a movement initiated by Save the Children Philippines and Erceflora Kiddie to improve the overall health and nutrition of children in school.   

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Review of Solita's Bakehouse in Alabang West Parade

We had dinner at Ipponyari the other day. After dinner, we were supposed to head over to Starbucks but chanced upon this quaint looking coffeeshop. 


The interiors are very feminine. It's pastel pink and green. Even the cups and saucers they used were of pastel colors. It's a dainty dream come true. 


This is their kitchen. For such a small place, they have every baker's dream machine. 




This is their food. Isn't it cute? 


This is the main reason that I wanted to try out this place. Doesn't my cappuccino look so good?


They also offered ensaymada which was pretty darn good. 


This cake was the best for me though. I think it was called Hokey Pokey and it's made of chiffon, cream, and crushed honey. This was just so good. 

It was fluffy, sweet, and just the way I like my cake.  

Great food, good coffee, sweets, and family. What else can you ask for? 


Solita's Bakehouse is located at Alabang West Parade. 



Review of Ipponyari Japanese Restaurant at West Parade Alabang

Here in the South, there are not a lot of really good Japanese places to eat so when I heard from a friend that she loved Ipponyari, my curiosity was piqued. Thankfully, my little brother was also curious and so we ended up eating there. 

They have indoor seating as well as outdoor one. A testament to how good their food is the fact that it was already at full capacity by 7pm. 

We were able to seat inside and this was such an experience. Granted, getting in and out was a little troubling but it's mainly because I'm big. However, I really loved the whole vibe of the place. 




My brother ordered a lot especially the tempura because we read that Ipponyari Japanese restaurant had the best one in the city.

First to be served was this crispy but tender tonkatsu. I wished they had served this with a big bowl of rice because it would have been perfect but then again, I would have been filled just with this. 

It was so good! 

I don't know how they cooked this tempura but it was definitely a melt in your mouth kind of tempura. Literally, it melts in your mouth. It was so, so good. I'm so glad my brother ordered 3 orders of these. 

The Spicy Salmon Maki had just enough kick in it that it can be eaten by someone like myself who has low tolerance for spice. It was an explosion of flavor inside your mouth and the salmon maki was so filling. 

If you are a fan of kani mango salad, this is a must have. This is probably the biggest kani mango salad that I have ever seen. They definitely went all out. 

Initially, I thought that two orders of this rice wouldn't be enough. However, looks can be really deceiving because these two orders was good enough for all of us. It was very compact but it did the job. If I were to be honest though, I would have ordered one more and ate it all by myself. 

This gyoza was tasty even without the sauce. Seriously. The veggies and the way this was cooked, it was soft but crunchy and for some reason, it felt fresh. Weird for something that was deep fried. 

This was probably the only downer for me. Maybe I got used to Salmon HQ's fresh salmon but I felt like this could have been more fresh. 

I forgot what this was called but this was definitely another highlight of the night. These chicken skin, chicken balls, and chicken butt that were skewered and grilled to perfection will definitely be loved by any Pinoy who happens upon this dish. You need to order a lot of rice with this. Trust me. 

Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience. I can't wait to bring my husband here on date night. I'm pretty sure he will love this place just like I did. Afterward, we can have coffee at Solita's Bakehouse.

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Wetpark Adventure Lagoon in McKinley Hills, Taguig

YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/nf6ovMUlT-8 

I'm one of those people who would rather stay in than go out. Though I enjoy going out of town and going abroad, sometimes, I just can't be bothered with traveling for hours on end. However, I do need to make sure that my kids get to enjoy new things and so last weekend, we went to Wetpark Adventure Lagoon.  


The kids were very excited to play and go through the slides, Khali more than B of course since B is already a teenager haha. I am grateful that he was very patient with his baby brother. 

What I like about Wetpark is the variety of things that kids can explore. It's not just all slides. They have small wall climbing fit for toddlers to grade school kids. 

They also have these water mazes that kids can go through for fun. 


My toddler loved Wetpark Adventure Lagoon. 


They also have activities for teenagers such as this adventure trail steps and ziplines. 



There are steps to sit on inside for when kids feel tired or need to catch their breath. 





Overall, I would say that this is an ideal spot for anyone who wants to have family bonding time but doesn't have the means to go out of town. It's located at the 3rd floor of the Venice Piazza Mall which is accessible by public transportation. 

You only need to wear proper swimming attire and bring your own towel. You can rent the aqua shoes and hair cap. You can even coordinate with McDonald's and have them cater your get together or birthday party. 


This will ensure that you have a hassle free event. They'll bring the food and even set this up. Easy peasy. 


Here are the rates for the Wetpark Adventure Lagoon. You can book online or walk-in though it's better to book online so you can avail a small discount. 


Build core memories with your family in the heart of the Metro. No need to go far, WetPark Adventure Lagoon is here to helo you create happy moments for you and your fam.