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Here's a Halloween Recipe from myrecipe.com - Chocolate Ghost Cakes. Ingredients 1/2 (12-oz.) container ready-to-spread white frosting 1 (11-oz.) package cream-filled chocolate cake squares 1 (0.68-oz.) tube black decorating gel Preparation 1. Microwave frosting in a microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 30 seconds to 1 minute or until melted; stir until smooth. Let stand 2 minutes. 2. Place 1 cup melted frosting in a gallon-size zip-top plastic bag. (Do not seal.) Snip 1 corner of bag to make a small hole. Pipe frosting onto each cake square in the shape of a ghost, adding remaining frosting to bag as needed. Pipe 2 dots on each cake using black gel to form eyes.

I saw this Halloween cupcake recipe in Yahoo Philippines, which is a good "merienda baon" during Halloween.  Chocolate Cupcake 1 pack butter (225 grams) 2 ½ cups white sugar (460 grams) 4 eggs 1 cup cocoa (100 grams) 1 2/3 cup water (368 grams) 1 tsp vanilla 2 ½ cups flour (284 grams) 1½ teaspoon baking powder (10 gms) 1 teaspoon baking soda (4 grams) ¾ teaspoon salt (4.5 grams) Marshmallow Fondant (for the topping) 16 ounces white mini marshmallows 2 to 5 tablespoons water 32 ounces powdered sugar, sifted (peotraco or penco are good) ½ cup shortening image and recipe credit:yahoo.com.ph Prep work: (1) Melt marshmallows and 2 tablespoons of water in a microwave for 2 minutes. Mix until everything is soft and melted. (2) Put the powdered sugar on the table and make a well in the center, where you will put the marshmallow. (3) Spread shortening on your hands, and start mixing the powdered sugar and melted marshmallows together. Keep mixing till fully incorp

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for EPISODE 18 / Oct. 30- SOUTHERN CHICKEN WONDER. image and recipe credit:idolsakusina Ingredients: 2 whole chicken legs, cut into serving pieces 1 egg ½ tsp. salt 1 tbsp. corn flour 1 tbsp. plain flour For sauce: 4 tbsp. mayonnaise 1 tbsp. tomato sauce 2 tbsp. chili sauce 1 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. lime juice Procedure: 1. Combine chicken with marinade and marinate for 30 minutes. 2. Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown. 3. Heat up 1 tbsp. oil. Put in sauce and chicken and stir fry until well mixed. 4. Dish up and serve. Watch Idol sa Kusina on GMANews with Chef Boy Logro. Practical tips and special techniques in cooking taught with a dose of humor and a sprinkling of lessons in life. IDOL SA KUSINA has all the right ingredients for a show that's both informative and highly entertaining. Host Master Chef Pablo “Boy” Logro and his celebrity guests will have viewers savoring sumptuous dishes and learning how to create these themselve

Watch Idol sa Kusina "KID FRIENDLY" Recipes episode with celebrity guest Ynna Assistio on October 30, 2011. image credit:idolsakusina Watch Idol sa Kusina on GMANews with Chef Boy Logro. Practical tips and special techniques in cooking taught with a dose of humor and a sprinkling of lessons in life. IDOL SA KUSINA has all the right ingredients for a show that's both informative and highly entertaining. Host Master Chef Pablo “Boy” Logro and his celebrity guests will have viewers savoring sumptuous dishes and learning how to create these themselves. Recently seen as the head judge of GMA 7’s Kitchen Superstar, Chef Boy Logro is a master chef in Oriental, Mediterranean and Western cuisine. He finished international culinary training in Italy, Switzerland, Spain, United Kingdom, Turkey, Singapore and Japan. Expand your culinary horizon with IDOL SA KUSINA every Sunday, 7 pm. Idol sa Kusina premiered on July 3.

There's nothing like the original Thin Pizza from Shakey's. Hello, Pizzanatics! Do you know that the Greeks invented pizza? And that the original thin crust is actually pita bread baked over hot stone? If you want to taste more of the sauce, cheese, and toppings, go with thin crust pizzas. And when it comes to thin crust pizzas, SHAKEY'S is the original! For more infor, just follow the link: Teens pioneer new looks and styles. When you say thin crust, #SHAKEYSThinCrust. It's the original!

Watch PBB Unlimited Pilot Episode. Pinoy Big Brother is soon to be back and will premiere on October 29. Who will be this Season's housemates and will eventually become a big star on ABS-CBN, in the likes of Kim Chiu, Sam Milby, Riza Santos (Miss World Canda), Robi Domingo and Sam Pinto. The fourth season, also called “Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited” will be hosted by Toni Gonzaga, Bianca Gonzales. Pinoy Big Brother also known as PBB is the Philippine version of the reality television show Big Brother in America. Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition and ex-housemate Robi Domingo and Martin Concio son of ABS-CBN President Ms. Charo Santos Concio Music. They will be the ones who will give “PBB Updates.” PBB Unlimited host Toni Gonzaga is expected to reveal some ‘hint’ within the ABS-CBN Primetime Bida programming block on Friday, October 28, 2011.

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for EPISODE 17 / OCT.23- BISTEK PANINI. image and recipe credit:idolsakusina Ingredients: 300 grams Tenderloin beef 1 pc. White onion 2 tbsp. Soy sauce 2 tbsp. Calamansi juice 1 pc. Egg 50 grams Corn starch 1 tsp. Salt 1 tsp. Crushed black peppercorn 1 pc. French bread Baguettes 100 grams Coleslaw Procedure: 1. Flatten the tenderloin steak. Season with salt and marinate in soy sauce, calamansi juice. 2. Pan-grilled the steak as per guest desire the doneness of the Bistek beef. Set aside. 3. Cut into ring white onion, season with salt, then dredge into corn starch, wash into beaten egg, then deep fried until crispy. Set aside. 4. Cut into half French bread then fill with bistek beef. Place it on Panini for 10 Minutes. 5. Place on dinner plate, siding with coleslaw and onion ring. Watch Idol sa Kusina on GMANews with Chef Boy Logro. Practical tips and special techniques in cooking taught with a dose of humor and a sprinkling of lesson

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for EPISODE 17 / OCT.23- MAGIC CHEESY CHICKEN RICE CASSEROLE. image and recipe credit:idolsakusina *RECIPE by MAGGI* Ingredients: 2 cups rice 1 can diced tomatoes 1 cup cooked and cubed chicken breast 1 cup chopped onions 2 tbspn. chopped garlic ½ cup unsalted butter 3 8g sachets MAGGI MAGIC SARAP ½ tspn. pepper 4½ cups water ¾ cup grated Cheddar cheese Procedure: • Combine first 9 ingredients in rice cooker. Cook until rice grains are tender, mixing occasionally. • Add cheese during the last 5 minutes and stir well. Watch Idol sa Kusina on GMANews with Chef Boy Logro. Practical tips and special techniques in cooking taught with a dose of humor and a sprinkling of lessons in life. IDOL SA KUSINA has all the right ingredients for a show that's both informative and highly entertaining. Host Master Chef Pablo “Boy” Logro and his celebrity guests will have viewers savoring sumptuous dishes and learning how to create these themselve

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for EPISODE 17 / OCT.23- SWEET CHILI WINGS. image and recipe credit:idolsakusina Good for 4-6 servings Ingredients: 500 grams Chicken wings 3 cups Oil for deep frying 1 pc. White onion diced Marination: 1 tsp. Salt Dash of Sesame oil and pepper 1 tbsp corn flour Sauce: 3 tbsp. chili sauce 1 tbsp. tomato sauce 1 tbsp. sugar 2 tbsp. water Procedure: 1. Mix chicken wing with marinade and marinate for 30 minutes, deep frying hot oil until golden brown dish and drain. 2. Heat up 1 tablespoon oil and sauté onion until fragrant, add in sauce and bring to boil until thick. Add in fried chicken wings and mix well. Dish up and serve. Watch Idol sa Kusina on GMANews with Chef Boy Logro. Practical tips and special techniques in cooking taught with a dose of humor and a sprinkling of lessons in life. IDOL SA KUSINA has all the right ingredients for a show that's both informative and highly entertaining. Host Master Chef Pablo “Boy” Logro

A study out of Harvard University has found that healthy young men who indulge in junk food binges are putting their fertility at risk. And those who ate foods high in trans fats -- like deep-fried and processed foods -- fared the worst. In the study, researchers from Harvard and the University of Murcia in Spain asked hundreds of men ages 18-22 to keep a log of everything they ate for months. Read Full Story..

Watch "Food Bazaar" and "OcTubaFest" in Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho- Episode- October 23. Eat your hearts out with the hottest food bazaars in town! Visit the midnight market in Taguig, where patrons can choose from a wide array of appetizer, main course, dessert, and seafoods every Fridays at 10 pm to 3 am the next day! You can also check out the very first food truck in the Philippines! For alcohol lovers, October is known as the BEER month! But for locals in Leyte, instead of beer, they feast on tuba or fermented coconut juice --- welcome to the annual OkTUBAfest! image credit:PhilippineTravel

Watch Amazing Cooking Kids Top 3- Angela, Duday and Ronin in Idol sa Kusina Episode- October 23 with themed "Family Picnic".  For sure your kid will enjoy this one. image and recipe credit:idolsakusina Watch Idol sa Kusina on GMANews with Chef Boy Logro. Practical tips and special techniques in cooking taught with a dose of humor and a sprinkling of lessons in life. IDOL SA KUSINA has all the right ingredients for a show that's both informative and highly entertaining. Host Master Chef Pablo “Boy” Logro and his celebrity guests will have viewers savoring sumptuous dishes and learning how to create these themselves. Recently seen as the head judge of GMA 7’s Kitchen Superstar, Chef Boy Logro is a master chef in Oriental, Mediterranean and Western cuisine. He finished international culinary training in Italy,Switzerland, Spain, United Kingdom, Turkey, Singapore and Japan. Expand your culinary horizon with IDOL SA KUSINA every Sunday, 7 pm. Idol sa Kusina premiered on Ju

What really is the best dishes during holloween? Healthy Alternatives in Classic Halloween Treats on kenmorelivestudio this coming Thursday October 20th - 8:00PM EDT. Click here to watch!  Live streaming powered by Webcast.

I would like to share these good health tips which I received from my e-mail inbox. For good health, follow the 80-20 principle.   The 5 elements The human body is composed of five elements: akasa (ether), vayu (air), agni (fire), jel (water), and pritvi (earth). When kept in balance, the presence and combination of these elements assist the body in its functions. These elements also help the body get rid of toxins. 1. Akasa. Emptiness is power. Ether or, essentially, empty space in the body is created through fasting and prayer. When a person fasts, the emptiness created helps the body remove the accumulated waste in the system. Rev. Dr. Maliekal encourages everyone to fast at least once a week. A person could do this by eating raw vegetables and fruits only, including juices and water; by having less meals than what he normally has in a day; or, if he is ready, by taking in water only. Fasting has some considerations and is ideally done under the close supervision of a naturopa

Watch here Christian Bautista's version of George Michael's hit song "Faith" as one of the featured songs in "The Kitchen Musical".

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for EPISODE 16 / Oct. 16- MAGIC STEAMED TOFU WITH SHRIMP MOUSSE. image and recipe credit:idolsakusina *RECIPE b MAGGI* Ingredients: 300 grms. shrimp, shelled 1 tspn. chopped cilantro ½ cup water chestnuts 2 eggs 2 tspn. sesame oil 2 tbspn. cornstarch 1 tbspn. rice wine 1 8g sachet MAGGI MAGIC SARAP 3 blocks soft tofu, each block sliced into 5 Procedure: 1.Combine shrimps with MAGGI MAGIC SARAP in a food processor. Process ingredients until finely chopped. 2.Scoop out a small hole at center of each tofu slice but not all the way through. Fill with about 2 tspns. shrimp mousse. Transfer onto a dish that will fit the steamer and steam for 10-15 minutes. 3.Drain excess water from the dish and pour sauce over steamed tofu. 4.Sprinkle with chopped onions before serving. To make sauce, combine following in small bowl until sugar dissolves: 1 tbspn. soy sauce 4 tbspn. water 1½ tbspn. brown sugar ½ tspn. sesame oil Watch Idol sa Kusi

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for EPISODE 16 / Oct. 16- HAINANESE CHICKEN. image and recipe credit:idolsakusina Ingredients: Chicken: 1 whole Chicken, about 3 pounds 1 tsp.. Salt 2 cloves Garlic peeled 4 slices Fresh ginger, peeled 4 pieces Scallion trimmed 12 cups Water 2 tbsp. Sesame oil Sliced Tomato (garnish) Sliced Cucumber (garnish) Cilantro sprigs (garnish) Chicken Rice: 2 cups Long –grain rice 2 tbsp. Peanut oil 5 pcs. Shallot, peeled and minced 5 cloves Garlic, minced 3-½ cups Reserved stock from Hainanese chicken ½ tsp. Salt Procedure: 1. Wash chicken and remove excess fat. Rub the inside of the cavity with salt. Smash garlic, ginger and scallions inside the chicken cavity. 2. Bring the water to a boil in a pot large

Since it's my birthday, and I miss halo-halo, I bought one from Max's Restaurant well of course aside from Max's Chicken where the restaurant is known for. Halo-halo (from Tagalog word halò, "mix") is a popular Filipino dessert that is a mixture ofshaved ice and evaporated milk to which are added various boiled sweet beans and fruits, and served in a tall glass or bowl. Ingredients include boiled kidney beans, garbanzos, sugar palm fruit (kaong), coconut sport(macapuno), and plantains caramelized in sugar, jackfruit (langkâ), gulaman, tapioca or sago,nata de coco, sweet potato (kamote), pounded crushed young rice (pinipig). In terms of arrangement, most of the ingredients (fruits, beans, and other sweets) are first placed inside the tall glass, followed by the shaved ice. This is then sprinkled with sugar, and topped with either (or a combination of) leche flan, purple yam (ube halaya), or ice cream. Evaporated milk is poured into the mixture upon serving.

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for EPISODE 16 / Oct. 16- BAKED SALMON WITH GREEN SALAD. image and recipe credit:idolsakusina Ingredients: 500 grams Norwegian Salmon Fillet 1 Tbsp. Mustard 1 Jigger US Brandy 1 Jigger White Wine 1 Tsp. Crushed Black Peppercorn 1 Tsp. Salt 50 Grams Flour 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil 50 grams Butter ¼ cup Calamansi juice 10 grams Parsley chopped 10 grams Black Olive brunoise 10 grams Tomato brunoise 10 grams Green bell pepper Procedure: 1. Brush with mustard and season with salt, crushed black pepper fillet of salmon. 2. Dredge into flour, then mark with hot steel skewers into cresscut.. 3. Pan grilled in pan with olive oil. Flame with brandy. 4. Baked in oven in 15 minutes or until done. 5. Remove from oven, de-glaze with white wine. 6. Place on dinn

World Food Day is celebrated every year around the world on 16 October in honor of the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 1945. It is also the Food Engineer day. The World Food Day theme for 2011 is "Food prices - from crisis to stability". World Food Day (WFD) was established by FAO's Member Countries at the Organization's 20th General Conference in November 1979. The Hungarian Delegation, led by the former Hungarian Minister of Agriculture and Food, Dr. Pál Romány has played an active role at the 20th Session of the FAO Conference and suggested the idea of celebrating the WFD worldwide. It has since been observed every year in more than 150 countries, raising awareness of the issues behind poverty and hunger. source:wikipedia "FOOD PRICES -- FROM CRISIS TO STABILITY" has been chosen as this year's World Food Day theme to shed some light on this trend and what can be done to mitigate its impact

Idol sa Kusina Episode on October 16 is Healthy Food with guest "Unang Hirit" co-host, Drew Arellano. video credit: Idol sa Kusina Watch Idol sa Kusina on GMANews with Chef Boy Logro. Practical tips and special techniques in cooking taught with a dose of humor and a sprinkling of lessons in life. IDOL SA KUSINA has all the right ingredients for a show that's both informative and highly entertaining. Host Master Chef Pablo “Boy” Logro and his celebrity guests will have viewers savoring sumptuous dishes and learning how to create these themselves. Recently seen as the head judge of GMA 7’s Kitchen Superstar, Chef Boy Logro is a master chef in Oriental, Mediterranean and Western cuisine. He finished international culinary training in Italy, Switzerland, Spain, United Kingdom, Turkey, Singapore and Japan. Expand your culinary horizon with IDOL SA KUSINA every Sunday, 7 pm. Idol sa Kusina premiered on July 3.

Everone loves chocolate! Tonight October 15, Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho will feature the latest fad about chocolate. Whether young or old, everyone just can't resist the temptation of sweet chocolate! From the usual desserts, now there's also Chocolate Pizza and Chocolate Picture Frame. And to help make chocolate recipes distinctly Pinoy, they added new flavors to it. Like Kapeng Barako and Siling Labuyo! Video credit:KMJS uploaded by cefaroi in YouTube:

Miss Universe 2011 3rd Runner Up Shamcey Supsup is the newest endorser of Pizza Hut Philippines. Shamcey stars in the TV commercial of Pizza Hut’s new Tuscani Pizza. The Tuscani pizza features a thinner crust with so much toppings resulting to a fuller flavor. Shamcey’s line in her first ever commercial goes “I believe every Filipino deserves this. Thank You!” Watch Ms. Universe 3rd Runner Up Shamcey Supsup in her first ever commercial and endorsement! Pizza Hut truly adds flavor to life with our new Tuscani pizza and our new endorser! Share this to your friends now!

Read books and Learn the 7 Steps to living strong, loving God, and serving others. Overweight, slouched, deconditioned, and very tired. This describes millions of men and women who are frustrated in their desire to serve others because their bodies and minds simply aren’t up to the task. Health author Lisa Morrone gives readers an overall life plan for restoring their energy and ability and staying strong in their usefulness throughout their life span. Not a short-term repair job—-not a rigid, inflexible plan-—this resource lays out balanced, practical advice in seven areas: weight loss nutrition posture strength flexibility brain health rest This multifaceted book points readers to effective lifestyle changes that will add life to their years by restoring their vitality and sense of meaning. Such renewal will last because it’s initiated and maintained by a greater purpose—that of serving their friends and family, and serving God. Get Healthy…for Heaven’s Sake (ISBN-13: 9

McDonald's Philippines  celebrates it's 30th Anniversary on September 30, the exact date when they opened their first branch in Morayta, Manila, Philippines. To celebrate their 30th Anniversary, four stores have been renovated for McDonald's customers dining pleasure and convenience. Video credit axle16alex:

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for PISODE 15 / Oct. 9- MAGIC EGG WHITE FRITTATA. image and recipe credit:idolsakusina Ingredients: 8 pcs. egg whites 1 tbspn. all-purpose cream 2 tspn. hot sauce 1 tspn. lemon juice ½ tspn. lemon zest 2 8g sachets MMS ¼ cup olive oil 1 cup assorted mushrooms, sliced ½ cup leeks, sliced 1/8 tspn. black pepper Procedure: In a bowl beat egg whites with all-purpose cream, hot sauce, lemon juice, lemon zest and 1 8g sachet of MMS. In a non-stick pan, heat oil. Sauté mushrooms and leeks until soft. Season with MMS and pepper. Pour in beaten egg whites and cook for 5 minutes. Transfer to a pre-heated 350°F oven and cook until egg whites are set. Watch Idol sa Kusina on GMANews with Chef Boy Logro. Practical tips and special techniques in cooking taught with a dose of humor and a sprinkling of lessons in life. IDOL SA KUSINA has all the right ingredients for a show that's both informative and highly entertaining. Host Master Chef Pablo “Bo

After the Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Season one, won by Larry Martin. Season 1 held its Finale on October 8 at the Ynares Gym in Pasig. Larry take home 1 million pesos, a condominium unit from DMCI Homes, a Vespa scooter, and the title of being the first Biggest Loser in the Philippines. Now it's time to double the fun for the heavyweight reality show in the Philippines. ABS-CBN has greenlit a second season for the Pinoy version of The Biggest Loser: Pinoy Edition! Partners can be relative, brother, sister, mother, friend or anyone. The audition dates I believe as of this writing is already concluded. video credit: BLPEfanpage

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for EPISODE 15 / Oct.9- Longganisa & Egg Casserole. image and recipe credit:idolsakusina Ingredients: 3pcs Eggs 3tbsp. Milk 2slice White bread, cut into 3 cubes 1 pc Green onion, with top thinly sliced ⅓ cup shredded cheddar cheese ⅓ cup Chopped Longganisa Procedure: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Spray small 2-cup capacity oval baking ceramic dish with vegetable spray. 3. In bowl, combine eggs, milk, bread, green onion, cheese and longganisa; mix well. 4. Pour egg mixture into baking ceramic dish. 5. Bake 20-25 minutes or until egg mixture is set. Watch Idol sa Kusina on GMANews with Chef Boy Logro. Practical tips and special techniques in cooking taught with a dose of humor and a sprinkling of lessons in life. IDOL SA KUSINA has all the right ingredients for a show that's both informative and highly entertaining. Host Master Chef Pablo “Boy” Logro and his celebrity guests will have v

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for EPISODE 15 / Oct.9- EGG BENEDICT. image and recipe credit:idolsakusina Ingredients: For the Hollandaise sauce: 3 pcs. Large egg yolks 1 tbsp. Lemon juice 2 tsp. Salt 5 drops Tabasco sauce 8 tbsp. Butter 1 mini baguette, halved lengthwise 8 slice Bacon, cooked until crispy 4 pcs. Eggs Pepper to taste Procedure: 1. Make the hollandaise sauce: drop egg yolk into a blender. Add lemon juice, salt and Tabasco. Pulse for 5 seconds; set aside. 2. Slice butter into chunks and place in a microwave- safe cup. Set microwave on high and melt butter, about 1 minute. 3. While blending the egg yolk mixture on a low setting, slowly drizzle in melted butter. If you do this correctly, the mixture should thicken and take on a creamy consistency. Pour the mixture into a cup or gravy boat and set aside. 4. Fill a large pan with water and set stove at high heat.

A black chicken which is known to cure some disease according to some Chinese restaurant was featured in Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho on Ocotber 8. According to the report aside from the so-called "healing power" it can be a profitable business as well since the price of one balck chicken range from 150k to 200k on the internet. image credit:KMJS Watch the video episode embed only from Youtube:

Larry Martin is The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Grand Winner. The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition held its Finale on October 8 at the Ynares Gym in Pasig. Larry take home 1 million pesos, a condominium unit from DMCI Homes, a Vespa scooter, and the title of being the first Biggest Loser in the Philippines. ABS-CBN's big boss Eugenio Lopez Jr made a surprise appearance for the big announcement. Mr. Lopez said that the 2nd Place up to 5th Place will receive P500k each, making all the Fab 5 a winner. Larry Martin Profile  Starting Weight- 255 lbs. Current Weight- 154 lbs. Weight Lose- 101 lbs. Weight Lose Percentage: 39.61% At the finale hosted by Sharon Cuneta and Derek Ramsay, Larry and the rest of the Fab Five finalists – Art Mendoza, Raffy Tan, Hazel Chua, and Angela Lupangco – went head to head in the final weigh-in. The title eventually went to Larry, who lost 39.61% of his weight. Here's the announcement of winner. Video embed only from Facebook uploaded by Doddl

What do you think is the National Dish of the Philippines? Watch on IJuander, ADOBO VS. SINIGANG!  ANO ANG PAMBANSANG ULAM NI JUAN? To vote, check the Voting Poll at the left side of the page/screen. Ang pambansang puno? Narra! Ang pambansang bulaklak? Sampaguita! Ang pambansang bayani? Si Jose Rizal! Eh ang pambansang ulam?… Tulad ng ibang pambansang sagisag, ang national dish daw ang sumisimbolo sa katangian nating mga Pilipino, lalong lalo na ang ating mayamang panlasa at kultura. Sa dami ng ating masasarap na pagkain, tila nga ba kay hirap pumili ng pinakamasarap! Subalit mayroon daw dapat mamukod tangi sa lahat… At itanghal na pambansang pagkain ng Pilipinas… Adobo o Sinigang? Alin nga kaya ang dapat hiranging pinakamasarap at pinakasikat na pagkain ng mga Pilipino? Ang Adobo at Sinigang, magtatapat na! Si Nancy Lumen, bihasang-bihasa na sa pagluluto. Ang specialty n’ya, ang malinamnam na adobo! Pero hindi lang basta-basta si Nancy, dahil siya daw ang Adobo Queen! Maip

Watch Idol sa Kusina's "Egg Cookery" episode on October 9-Sunday with guest, Kapuso sexy star Ehra madrigal. image credit:idolsakusina Watch Idol sa Kusina on GMANews with Chef Boy Logro. Practical tips and special techniques in cooking taught with a dose of humor and a sprinkling of lessons in life. IDOL SA KUSINA has all the right ingredients for a show that's both informative and highly entertaining. Host Master Chef Pablo “Boy” Logro and his celebrity guests will have viewers savoring sumptuous dishes and learning how to create these themselves. Recently seen as the head judge of GMA 7’s Kitchen Superstar, Chef Boy Logro is a master chef in Oriental, Mediterranean and Western cuisine. He finished international culinary training in Italy, Switzerland, Spain, United Kingdom, Turkey, Singapore and Japan. Expand your culinary horizon with IDOL SA KUSINA every Sunday, 7 pm. Idol sa Kusina premiered on July 3.

The second series of Junior MasterChef Australia premiered on Sunday, 25 September 2011. Auditions closed on May 6, 2011; children who will be aged between eight and twelve years old during the period from 13 June to 28 October 2011 were eligible. The judging panel consists of Gary Mehigan, Matt Moran and Anna Gare. Matt Preston, who has been involved in every incarnation of the MasterChef Australiaseries up to this point, will be taking a step back from the series (also declining a spot as a guest judge on the U.S. version of MasterChef), stating he wants to concentrate on his duties as a food critic. He will be replaced by Matt Moran. Some parents of prospective participants have been critical of the far-reaching contract required by the program's production company Prime Minister Julia Gillard has filmed a guest appearance. The first season of Junior Masterchef Australia was won by Isabella, a 12-year-old girl from Queensland. To learn more about Isabella, click here!  And t

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for EPISODE 14 / Oct. 2- MAGIC CHICKEN SATAY. image and recipe credit:idolsakusina *RECIPE by MAGGI* Ingredients: 2 8g sachets MAGGI MAGIC SARAP 1 tspn. black pepper 2 pcs. lemons, juiced 1/3 cup olive oil ½ k boneless chicken breasts, sliced For peanut sauce, combine: ¼ cup creamy peanut butter 1 tbspn. lemon juice 2 tbspn. soy sauce 3 tbspn. sugar ½ tspn. MAGGI MAGIC SARAP 1/3 cup water Procedure: • Whisk together first 3 ingredients. Marinate chicken in this mixture for at least 1 hour. • Skewer chicken into bamboo sticks and grill over charcoal. Serve with peanut sauce. Watch Idol sa Kusina on GMANews with Chef Boy Logro. Practical tips and special techniques in cooking taught with a dose of humor and a sprinkling of lessons in life. IDOL SA KUSINA has all the right ingredients for a show that's both informative and highly entertaining. Host Master Chef Pablo “Boy” Logro and his celebrity guests will have viewers savorin

Cooking shows are a big hit nowadays not only in Tv Shows but also in stage plays, just like the "Kitchen Musical which is being stage in Singapore starring Filipino artists. Karylle and Christian Bautista made a remarkable acting debut in the first episode of “The Kitchen Musical” aired last Sunday on ABS-CBN. The said TV musical is scheduled to air on seven countries, including Studio 23, in the region and 18 territories via AXN this month. Produced in Singapore by The Group Entertainment, the series fuses music, dance, drama, comedy to come up with a unique, charming TV show. Aside from Karylle, as Sous Chef Maddie, and Christian, as Sous Chef Daniel, the series also features Filipino talents like Ikey Canoy, Thou Reyes, and Art Acuna. Broadway star Stephen Rahman Hughes of Bombay Dreams is the other lead character in the story. Karylle and Christian shared that this The Kitchen Musical stint has further honed their craft as performers. “We all worked hard for this

What is favourite food during the holiday season? Malagkit at matamis: iyan ang kakanin! Tiyak di kumpleto ang handaan pag wala ito sa inyong hapag kainan!

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for EPISODE 13 / Sept. 25- MAGIC SUAM NA MAIS. *RECIPE by MAGGI* Ingredients: 1 tbspn. oil 1 tbspn. chopped garlic ¼ cup chopped onion 100 grms. pork, cubed ¼ cup chopped shrimp 1 cup grated fresh yellow corn 4 cups water 2 8g sachets MAGGI MAGIC SARAP 1 cup sili leaves Procedure: 1. Heat oil. Saute garlic and onion until limp. Add pork and cook until it changes color. Stir in shrimp and cook until it turns pink. 2. Add grated corn and cook for another minute, stirring. 3. Pour in water and bring to a boil. 4. Season with MAGGI MAGIC SARAP 5. Turn off heat and add sili leaves. Serve hot. Watch Idol sa Kusina on GMANews with Chef Boy Logro. Practical tips and special techniques in cooking taught with a dose of humor and a sprinkling of lessons in life. IDOL SA KUSINA has all the right ingredients for a show that's both informative and highly entertaining. Host Master Chef Pablo “Boy” Logro and his celebrity guests will have v

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for EPISODE 14 / Oct. 2- VIGAN EMPANADA. Ingredients: CASING: 1 ½ cup Mochiko Rice flour ½ cup Water 1 tbsp. Oil Orange food coloring (optional) FILLING: 1 pc Green UN-Ripe papaya (grated) 4pcs. Longganisa Sausage chopped (remove from its casing) 1pc. Garlic 6pcs. Eggs Salt Pepper Cooking for deep frying Procedure: CASING: 1. Mix ingredients in a bowl and knead dough lightly. 2. Take about a 2-3 tablespoon of dough and flatten with rolling pin. 3. Set aside while you make your filling. Before you make your filling preheat your deep fryer by adding the cooking oil and set aside. FILLING: 1. In another skillet pan sauté garlic and onions in oil. Add longganisa sausage and season with salt and pepper to desired. When sausage is cooked put in a bowl and mix it a little to cool it down. Wait 2-3 minutes and mix in grated papaya. 2. Spoon out 2-3 tablespoon of filling to flattened dough and crack a pieces of fresh egg. Seal the side

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for EPISODE 14 / Oct. 2- ROTI PRATA. image and recipe credit:idolsakusina Ingredients: 3 cups Flour 5 tbsp. Melted ghee or margarine 3-6 tbsp. Vegetables oil 1 cup Warm milk 1 tsp. Salt Procedure: 1. Sift the flour and salt into a big bowl, add ghee and stir till mixture looks crumbly 2. Slowly pour in the milk properly. 3. Knead the dough without adding extra flou till it pulls away from the bowl and forms a soft ball. 4. Continue kneading till the dough is slightly sticky, for about 10 minutes. 5. Cut the dough into 8 pieces and roll each piece into a ball, flatten it slightly and massage it with ghee. 6. Put the flattened balls on a tray and cover it with a wet cloth. 7. Let the dough rest for about 5 hours. 8. Now evenly oil a rolling pan and work surface with ghee. 9. Roll out each ball and extend it into a paper-thin circle, about 9 inches in diameter. 10. Heat a skillet on medium flame and grease it with 1 tsp. each of a veget

The country's top-rating kiddie cooking reality show "Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition" will serve a scrumptious double treat every weekend as it airs on Saturdays, 6:45 p.m. and Sundays, 7 p.m., starting October 1. The talented eight-to-12 year old chefs' cooking showdown is set to toughen because from hereon, a scoreboard will record the top 20 kiddie cooks' points based on their performance. Host Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo and chef judges Ferns, Lau, and Jayps will reward the best dish with six points, while the second and third placers will get four points and two points, respectively. The remaining kids will each get one point for participation. Find out who among the young cooks will earn the most points this Saturday, October 1, in a Mystery Box challenge, where each kid will be given the same box of ingredients namely galunggong, munggo beans, sotanghon noodles, chocolate, coconut, malunggay leaves, ginger, and calamansi. The challenge aims to bring

Watch the Mexican Homecoming Special Event Live at Kenmore on October 6, 8:00 am ET/7:00 CT. At the Kenmore Live Studio amazing chefs and fashion designers show you their skills and share their inside tips four times a week, every week. To watch  the  Live Streaming ,  click here!

Watch MasterChef Season 2- Chicago Reunion on October 7 at Kenmore , 8:00am ET and 7:00am CT. At the Kenmore Live Studio amazing chefs and fashion designers show you their skills and share their inside tips four times a week, every week. To watch the Live Streaming, click here! source:Live Stream

Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho featured Buko Juice or Coco water. According to the report Hollywood singer actress Madonna herself invest $10 million dollars for her buko juice company and no less than Rihanna is endorsing her product and other Hollywood actors and actresses. “Buko or coconut is grown rampantly in the Philippines. As a matter of fact, the Philippines is the world’s number one grower of coconut. A hardy tree, coconut can withstand the worst typhoons unleashed by Mother Nature and it can grow on just about anything, including water. Recently, at an airport press conference upon his return from the U.S., President Benigno “P-Noy” Aquino III said that he found out that Americans have discovered the joys of drinking buko juice. “Drinking what they call coco water and what we call buko juice is a growing trend in the US. Because of its nutrients, because it is natural and environment friendly, it is becoming the new natural sports drink in America and is now a hundred-million-

Philippine fastfood giant Jollibee Foods Corp. buys Burger King franchise after Chowking and Mang Inasal, according to the report from Philippine Daily Inquirer: Jollibee has cemented its leading position in the highly competitive quick-service restaurant industry by taking over the Philippine operations of American chain Burger King. The deal allows JFC to gain a foothold into the premium segment of the hamburger category in the fast-food business as the group was expecting the premium price segment of the market "to grow appreciably in the years ahead as the Filipino consumers' standard of living rises from the growing economy." In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange Friday, Jollibee announced that it has signed an agreement acquiring a 54-percent stake in BK Titans Inc., owner of PERF Restaurants that, in turn, is the sole franchisee of the Burger King brand in the Philippines. The deal was priced at 65.5 million pesos (US$1.49 million). Burger King has