The flavors made our favorite signature Mojos not just MO’ fun but MO’ handsome and MO’ finger-licking-worthy too!
May was such a loaded month! Lead a sales initiative in a Trade Show, finalized 3 group business stays for the upcoming month plus a full swing of daily sales calls. When the month ended, I felt like all my flavors had turned bland. Thus, I need to turn things mo’ fun!
Just at an opportune time, Shakey’s signature potato heads were transformed with three exciting flavors from Potato Corner! Here is a flavorful review:
BBQ
BBQ Flavored Mojos
Iconic of them three – BBQ!
I am indeed a Cheese lover but I am ranking the BBQ as First for the smoky and smack of chili experience! Its meaty taste simply feels perfect every time you munch on the thicker-than-French-Fries potato slices. Iconic of them three!
CHEESE
I kinda expected the taste and the moment! It’s the most comforting flavor (for me) for any Fries, thick or thin. The OG cheese powder from Potato Corner is a gold standard though. This is the most finger-licking-worthy. Health Tip: Wash your inter-fingers properly before eating.
Munching on the Cheese Flavored Mojos!
SOUR CREAM
I get a slice of Sour Cream Mojos every after 2-3 pieces from each of the other two flavors. Such an herby flavor seemingly neutralizes the distinct solid flavors from the heads with BBQ and Cheese. This has the freshest feel in both redolence and taste.
Sour Cream Flavored Mojos
How thoughtful of Shakey’s PH and Potato Corner to offer this collab! The flavors made our favorite signature Mojos not just MO’ fun but MO’ handsome and MO’ finger-licking-worthy too! Order a Supreme to get two flavors in one. Also available as a Solo or Basket. The Flavored Mojos is available for a limited time only. Try some now at the nearest Shakeys store for Dine in, Carryout, or Delivery.
When you are an avid K-series fan, the term Sajang-nim is a common business title you here in workplace scenes. As the corporate industry gradually goes back to office-based operations, this means lesser time for you to indulge in a Korean TV series marathon compared to when your company was on a work-from-home setup due to the pandemic. I should know. Who else started being hooked to K-series due to the 2-year-ish lockdown advisory?
On those work days when you just suddenly feel the urge to binge-watch another trending K-series but you just can’t since you are still paid to work by the hour, here is a tip. Devour a Korean dish on your meal break! In doing so, save your precious time and treasured health. Instead of walking or commuting and exposing yourself to possible viruses, try “Grab”-ing! I am sharing below five of my favorite Korean dishes on the GrabFood app that makes you feel like a Sajang-nim without spending too much of your daily allowance. These meal offerings are available in the “Starts at PHP 99” tile on your GrabFood app.
1. 3-Piece Boneless Chicken Rice Meal at 24 Chicken for PHP 151.00
Tick the Yangnyeom sauce option! At PHP 151, “Mukbang” is an understatement as to how generous the chicken size and rice portion are for one dedicated office person like you.
Alternative: 2-Piece Boneless Chicken Meal for PHP 113.00
2. Cheesy Egg Drop Toastie at Southwing Cafeteria for PHP 155.00
Smothered! When you are the type who is motivated by cheese sauce, this option is indeed more mouthwatering than messy for you. Enjoy this with an instant 3-in-1 coffee at your office pantry. Be careful when your shirt is white.
Alternative: Classic Egg Drop Toastie for PHP 139.00 2-Piece Chicken Rice Meal for PHP 108.00
3. Tuna-Chicken-Ham-Cheese Kimbap at Omo Davao for PHP 180.00
A roll to a pile. When the day’s work deadline seems to pile, I Grab a roll for a “working lunch”. Easy to eat. Easy to make you full. Burp!
Alternative: Pork Bibimbap for PHP 175.00.
4. Creamcheese Garlic Bun at Hayashi for PHP 88.00
May it be pasta or pastry, cheese, garlic and your cravings are such the perfect teammates for any proposal to be approved. Tried this as a morning morsel, an afternoon snack, and a great lunch with a Rabokki! Next project, please!
5. Rabokki at Moon’s for PHP 169.00
I built up the credentials of this option on number 4. My tip though, is when you want this to be slurpy or sippy, go ahead and add the right amount of water. Mix it well. Still spicy. Still cheesy. Still savory.
Indeed, apart from satiety, every familiar food experience concludes reminiscence. Try devouring these K-food meals and let me know which Kdrama scene associated with these K-dishes made you remember to laugh, feel loved, hooked, horrified, twisted, or made you feel like a Sajang-nim again! Remember that experiencing these feelings does not have to be so costly. Grab a Korean dish that “Starts at PHP 99”.
Indulging in arrays of local Davao food was transitioned gracefully and appetizingly in the new normal, by the GrabFood PH superapp.
In the pre pandemic celebration of Kadayawan Festival, there are two things that excite me. One, attending Habi Kadayawan, a style spectacle of apparels made by various local designers, inspired from the rich 11 tribes of the city. Two, hopping through spreads of local dishes from Davao-grown restaurants, feeling that festive vibe traversing gleeful streets from one plate, platter rather, to another. The Festival is always about Fashion and Food, for me.
When the regulation of social gatherings is mandated due to CoVid-19, the city’s festival steering body gracefully transitioned the celebration by airing the awaited events live through the Kadayawan sa Davao Facebook account. Such regulation also implied a feast-at-home celebration of the Festival. Indulging in arrays of local Davao food was transitioned gracefully as well and appetizingly at that, by the GrabFood PH superapp which lists more home-grown restaurants in their menu, offering more choices, availability and FEASTivities!
Here are five Davao-grown restaurants and my respective favorite “Grabs” for the FEASTival or even for a usual day’s food cravings.
Dod’s Ihaw-Ihaw
Dod’s “Sinugbang Panga” (wood fire grilled Tuna Jowl) would have not made it to the 46th spot of the World Street Food Master 2017 if it is not worth a try, then a re-Grab!
* Promo runs from August 16, 2021 to August 31, 2021
PRIZE DETAILS:
● Grab will be awarding 10 winners with 40 GrabFood vouchers worth P250 off, no min. order required, and 25 winners with 8 GrabFood vouchers worth P250 off, no min. order required. Voucher can be used for any restaurant, in any city, and with no expiry date.
● Electronic raffle draw will be on September 6, 2021 via online Zoom meeting with the presence of a DTI Representative.
● Winners will be posted on Grab’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (stories) accounts on September 9, 2021. Winners will be contacted by a Grab Representative on the same date. Winners will be notified via registered mail and in-app inbox message, too.
2. Lachi’s Sans Rival ATBP.
Before the small bites of their all-time favorite, Sans Rival, consume as much rice as your spoon can contain with their Laing. Try the Spicy Tofu as well.
Promo Code: MADAYAW
3. New Davao FamousRestaurant
With rice or with their Seafood Sateme? I can have it alternate! This pork Lumpia Shanghai turns you to a glutton!
5. Cecil’s Snack Inn and Bakeshoppe Inc.
So apparently, this blog introduces you to the two best Lumpia versions you can Grab in Davao! One that is best with rice and noodles and one that is best with cakes and pies! hakhakhak The latter is from Cecil’s. On the background are their Chocolate Moist Cake and Durian Pie.
5. Southwing Cafeteria
Just the best fried and glazed wings in Davao. Unarguable! Grab the Blazing Hot glaze
We have indeed adjusted to the new normal. Working, schooling, doing business and even celebrating Fiestas, we all do these now at home, facilitated by an app or an online platform. As to for FEASTing-at-home, my app is Green! Before, hopping. Now, Grabbing. Happy Kadayawan!
An app-based, user-only celebration of favorite home-delivered food at its friendliest tag!
Aside from convenience, variety and safety, New Grab Users get tremendous value-for-money with the “Grab Piso Festival”. One peso delivery fee and one peso meals await new users until June 30, 2021.
June is Grab Piso Festival Month!
PISO FOOD DELIVERY
Indeed a generous overture for the first purchase of new users, an irresistible P1 delivery fee promotion from Grab await for the whole month of June, with no minimum fee! Open to all new Grab users from Cebu, Pampanga, Davao, Bacolod, Iloilo, Baguio, Cagayan De Oro, Lipa, Dumaguete, Tarlac, Olongapo, and Zamboanga.
PISO DEALS
New Grab Users can also enjoy some of their beloved comfort food for only P1 all throughout June. Check out GrabFood app regularly to find out when you can get your favorite food at its lowest price from tap to lap!
Tap to lap! Satisfy your cravings at One Peso delivery fee with zero minimum order.
“In the coming months, we hope to expand our exciting promotions to include more partner brands, and more cities nationwide,“ says Greg Camacho, Head of GrabFood.
Indeed, Grab Piso Festival is an app-based, user-only celebration of favorite home-delivered food at its friendliest tag! It is not for everyone. Download the app first. Now!
A Mediterranean treat after work? Spicy, cheesy and meaty, Beef Shawarma! Have it delivered at home for PhP 1 through GrabFood app.
An affordable reward after working-from-home hard!
Download the GrabFood app now and check Piso deals regularly!
About Grab
Grab is the leading super app in Southeast Asia, providing everyday services that matter most to consumers. Today, the Grab app has been downloaded onto over 185 million mobile devices, giving users access to over 9 million drivers, merchants and agents. Grab offers the widest range of on-demand transport services in the region, in addition to food, package, grocery delivery services, mobile payments and financial services across 339 cities in eight countries.
Yesterday’s afternoon break was one of those moments when I crave for something that “tastes better when it is not homemade” for snacks. I was thinking of a nugget-and-fries combo while nibbling a caramel-flavored refreshment. Imagine that during a work-from-home break time!
“tastes better when it is not homemade”
I got my phone and purposely looked for Mcdonald’s in my Grab super app. When we talk about nuggets and caramel treats, “Mcdo! Love ko to!”.
But how would you feel getting not just one but two tasty burgers for FREE from Mcdonald’s after ordering your cravings via the Grab App?
Your options for work-from-home downtime cravings do not have to be home-quarantined to limited choices. Check out your GrabFood app regularly!
Well this Grab-Mcdonald’s Promo is for you:
*With a minimum Mcdonald’s order of PhP 400 through your GrabFood app. Available at McDonald’s Bacolod, Baguio, CDO, Davao, Cebu, Pampanga, Dumaguete, Iloilo, Lipa, Zamboanga and Olongapo. This treat is only up until May 30, 2021.
Your options for work-from-home downtime cravings do not have to be home-quarantined to limited choices. You deserve an array of food offerings and exciting freebies. Check out your GrabFood app regularly!
Grab is the leading super app in Southeast Asia, providing everyday services that matter most to consumers. Today, the Grab app has been downloaded onto over 185 million mobile devices, giving users access to over 9 million drivers, merchants and agents. Grab offers the widest range of on-demand transport services in the region, in addition to food, package, grocery delivery services, mobile payments and financial services across 339 cities in eight countries.
The chunky fish meat, al-dente lasagna sheets and chopped dried herbs wrestle to define its crave-worthy texture.
May you be that Lent devotee who pledges to go “meatless” for the season, a fitness-conscious eater who wants to try a healthier twist of a supreme favorite pasta or simply a self-professed foodie who loves to indulge in your cheesy cravings with a brine-savory twist, the Greenwich Tuna Lasagna Supreme is back for you but only until April 12 this year.
The entire serving is light but satisfying. It owns an herby, cheesy, brine-savory reminiscence in every bite and a bit spicy after-sensation.
The chunky fish meat, al-dente lasagna sheets and chopped dried herbs wrestle to define its crave-worthy texture. Enjoy it with the Greenwich pizza too!
Have it fresh and delicious right at your doorstep. Order at:
(1) www.greenwichdelivery.com / (2) #5-55-55 / (3) Search for the nearest Greenwich branch on foodpanda or GrabFood Apps.
It is both engaging when you are still at it, nibbling, and at random, when your cephalic food memory is whispering “Lasagna. But not the usual.”.
Priced at 89 PhP (99 Php for a meal), the Tuna Lasagna Supreme is prepared with layers and layers of al-dente lasagna noodles, herby-tangy tomato sauce, tuna chunks and rich, creamy cheese.
The entire serving is light but satisfying. It owns an herby, cheesy, brine-savory reminiscence in every bite and a bit spicy after-sensation. The chunky fish meat, al-dente lasagna sheets and chopped dried herbs wrestle to define its crave-worthy texture. It is both engaging when you are still at it, nibbling, and at random, when your cephalic food memory is whispering “Lasagna. But not the usual.”.
*For added extraordinary experience, drizzle some drops of hot sauce on it.
You can have it fresh and delicious right at your doorstep. Order at: (1) http://www.greenwichdelivery.com / (2) #5-55-55 / (3) Search for the nearest Greenwich branch on foodpanda or GrabFood Apps. Try it with fried chicken and Potato Waves as sides!
Grocery shopping after all is a task for survival acuity.
O- Olive products (Olive oil for cooking, tinned olives for sandwiches and pastas)
P- Protein Bars
Q- Quick to prepare mixes ( pancake, pizza, canned soups)
R- Razors
S- Sauces and spreads (spices, condiments, dips, dressings)
Below is the complete A-Z grocery list with photos. Scroll down.
You work hard on weekdays. You unwind at one of the city’s entertainment hubs on weekends. A typical “Yuppie” – a young urban professional. Also, you shop your own grocery needs as you listed, as you budgeted, as you scheduled.
Grocery shopping is an “#adulting” agendum. Who is not doing his own grocery shopping as an adult by the way? Your mastery of it reflects how skillful you are in terms of budgeting your fund for food from payday to payday while partaking healthy meals to fuel you in every workday. It is safe to say that a well-experienced grocery shopper is financially and physiologically healthy. You do not agree if you are not. Tell me. Are you?
detergent, exfoliating and bactericidal soaps, hair conditioner
gargling solution and whitening toothpaste
wet wipes, rubbing alcohol (My work requires a lot of hand shakes and loads of talking.)
The 40% is influenced by first, the kind of spread I want in my work sandwich for the next two weeks. Second, the recipes I want to try after from social media food pages or health articles I read weeks before. Lastly, the cravings for Mr Chips or moist chocolate cake or Spam. I set aside PhP 2,000 every two weeks for food.
if you have the opportunity to get something of better quality (imported or local) at more affordable bar codes (S&R member), why not punch it in?!
My list is fun and flexible. I make health-conscious food choices by considering the simple Go-Grow-Glow taxonomy. My grooming list is basic. My sandwich spread recipes are ever changing. There are items in the list which need to be re-supplied every shop. There are also those which can be bought in larger package to hoard. Larger packs help you save both budget and shopping energy.
How I stock supplies and save budget through the S&R Members’ Treat Sale
The S&R Members’ Treat Sale is a grocery sale to look forward twice a year. It happens every March and September (Set a reminder on your smartphone, Yuppie!). This is when quality imported grocery items are priced at 50% less.
What a deal! Eight boxes of Hershey’s Chocolate Soya Milk for PhP 299.
What makes me choose to grocery shop at S&R is beyond the product connotation of “imported”, “stateside”, “pang-mayaman/ pang-dato”. I support local products too (Sukang Pinakurat, Lucky Me Pancit Canton and Holiday Corned Beef join the conversation). Food Regulatory Agencies from other countries though, have stringent and thoughtful criteria on retaining nutrients from their food products. The advanced technology of their food industry is a supplementary factor too. These make the products more ideal for hoarding. Buy it at large portions. Stock it for a month extended supply than usual. The taste is obviously unique too. A two-month taste break from the usual flavors makes your gastronomic routine more appetizing. Finally, if you have the opportunity to get something of better quality (imported or local) at more affordable bar codes (S&R member), why not punch it in?!
S&R holds the Members’ Treat Sale every March and September where members enjoy massive savings on imported items. It has 17 branches in the Philippines as of September 2019.
S&R (Sol and Robert Price) is a membership-shopping club modeled after the warehouse shopping chains introduced in the United States. Most of the imported products offered are in club packs which include fresh produce and fruits, Australian/New Zealand beef, Western grocery brands from cereals to snacks, chocolates, wines and spirits. It also offers consumer electronics and appliances, along with health and beauty products. It is currently the biggest reseller of imported quality products at very competitive prices in the Philippines. (https://www.coscocapital.com/segment.do?category_id=7346)
The list below is comprised with food choices deemed as basic, healthy and easy to prepare for an always on the go Yuppie. It also has essential products for grooming as well as electives for Summer (S&R Members’ Treat Sale – March) and Christmas/ Year-End (S&R Members’ Treat Sale – September).
For as long as we need to earn for our life goals everyday, we also have to eat in every meal. Thus, we also need to shop more budget- and health-consciously,
TIP: Get the items first. While the line at the check out counter is long, check the expiration date of the items.
G- Grains and Seeds
H – Healthy drinks (green tea, fruit juices, milk)
I – Ice Cream. Those flavors with nuts.
J- Junk Chips, Nachos
L- Liquor (for gift, stock for celebrations, for your minibar)
M – Masks (facial masks and wet wipes)
N- Noodles (From Japanese to Korean!)
O- Olive products (Olive oil for cooking, tinned olives for sandwiches and pastas). Olives are very high in vitamin E and other powerful antioxidants. Studies show that they are good for the heart and may protect against osteoporosis and cancer (https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods/olives)
P- Protein Bars
TIP: Try something new. Wide selection of items are waiting for you.
Q- Quick to prepare mixes ( pancake, pizza, canned soups)
R- Razors
S- Sauces and spreads (spices, condiments, dips, dressings)
I get excited making my own sandwich for work. B for Bread. S for Spread!
T- Tomato ketchup. Tomatoes are the major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and cancer. They are also a great source of vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin K (https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods/tomatoes)
U- Undershirts (S&R has a section for clothing too. I buy bundles of white V-neck undershirts once a year. Durable shirts for daily use so far.)
V- Vitamins and supplements
W- Whitening Toothpaste
X- Xtras (For March: Save on shopping for your Summer essentials. For September: Shop and save on gift items as well as Christmas decorations)
Z- Zen scents (Fumes that help you meditate and relax like spray, diffusers, candles)
HOW TO BE A MEMBER
GOLD MEMBER:
Fill-out the information asked in the Gold Membership Application Form. The form is available at the Membership Counter inside any S&R Club Warehouse.
Present any one (1) of the following valid Identification cards with photo for each card holder: Passport, Driver’s License, SSS/ GSIS Digitized ID, PRC License, Voter’s ID, TIN Card, Postal ID, NBI Clearance. Any individual, 18 years old and above can be a Primary Member. Any immediate family member of a Primary Gold Cardholder, 18 years old and above with valid ID showing the same residence address as the Primary Cardholder, can be a Secondary Member.
Settle the 700 PhP Gold Membership Fee valid at all S&R locations for one (1) year. Extension card for 400 PhP is optional for the Secondary Member.
Gold Membership Enrollment Fee: 700 PhP.
BUSINESS MEMBER
An Owner or Manager of a licensed business qualifies as a Business Member. Fill-out the information asked in the Business Membership Application Form. The form is available at the Membership Counter inside any S&R Club Warehouse.
Present any one (1) of the following valid Identification cards with photo for each card holder: Passport, Driver’s License, SSS/ GSIS Digitized ID, PRC License, Voter’s ID, TIN Card, Postal ID, NBI Clearance.
Submit one (1) of the following supporting documents: FOR SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP: Certificate of Registration of Business Name with DTI, Current Year Mayor’s Permit or VAT Registration Number. FOR PARTNERSHIP AND CORPORATION: SEC Certification of Registration, Current Year Mayor’s Permit, VAT Registration Number or Letter from the Head of the organization authorizing representatives. FOR A DIRECTOR OR MANAGER OF A COOPERATIVE OR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION: SEC/ CDA Certification of Registration, BIR TAX Exempt Status or Letter from the Head of the organization authorizing representatives.
Settle the 900 PhP Business Membership Fee valid at all S&R locations for one (1) year. One (1) add-on card is FREE to yhe Primary Cardholder’s spouse, domestic partner, or any immediate family member over the age of 18 and living in the same household. Primary Member may add up to three (3) add-on cards at 400 PhP each.
TIPS
Eat first, Take you vitamins. It will be a long day. A food cart selling your favorite S&R pizza, burger, salad and drinks roams around the grocery though.
Stick to the budget. Calculate. Compare. Shop with someone and share the price of the buy 1 take 1 items.
Expect it to be crowded. Members can bring 3 more adults and unlimited kids. The queues are well organized though, from the parking outside to the check out counters.
Get the items first. While the line at the check out counter is long, check the expiration date of the items.
Buy the regular/ basic food choices for 2-3 months supply. The S&R Members’ Treat Sales has the best offers for your hoarding goals!
This is also an opportune sale to try something new. Wide selection of items are waiting for you.
While the line is long, go back to those which are empty during your first round. It may got refilled.
Do not bring kids but think of them. Lots of sweets and toys on sale.
Separate a budget for gifts.
Owning the choices of food in your plate is a fortifying task as a person who is now finally in charge of thy self. That you are an adult. You are now earning on your own, eating on your own. Autonomous. Responsible.
Every September, shop and save on corporate gift items as well as Christmas decorations.
Grocery shopping is as fun as it is fortifying too. Imagine! You are not that toddler anymore who needs to do a sales pitch (and say please) to mommy just to “add to cart” that chocolate or junk food on your hand. Freedom is fun (But be smart too).
Grocery shopping after all is a task for survival acuity. It is rewarding throughout your aging work-life “timeline” when you get better and better at doing it. For as long as we need to earn for our life goals everyday, we also have to eat in every meal. Thus, we also need to shop more budget- and health-consciously, as budgeted, as scheduled.
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