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Pepsi Cola Bottling Corporation is about to launch its latest exotic flavor "Salty Watermelon Pepsi", a translucent red drink packed with a round watermelon set before a beach and a blue sky label, in Japan to bring joy and excitement to their summer vacation this July. If you think this might taste weird, think again. Japanese are known to sprinkle salt on watermelon to bring out its taste. So why not transform it in soda? Likewise, Pepsi Japan is also known for their experimental creations in the past like their Pepsi White, which mixes in yogurt, Pepsi Pink with a strawberry milk flavor, and the self-explanatory “Ice Cucumber” Pepsi. This limited "Salty Watermelon Pepsi" soda is only available in Japan this summer.

Watch Kusina Master: May 28, 2012 episode as Kusina Master- Chef Boy Logro prepares Crispy Pancit Canton. “Kusina Master” is a 15-minute cooking show in front of live audiences that will unravel the secrets in making everyday foodpreparation fun, easy and exciting. Hosted by Chef Pablo “Boy” Logro, the one and only “Idol sa Kusina,” will guide every viewer to a step-by-step food preparation with practical cooking tips added with special techniques in making everyday dishes with a “wow” factor. video credit:kusina master

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 46- SAVORY PUDDING. Ingredients: 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 cup finely chopped white onions ¼ cup finely chopped green bell peppers ¼ cup finely chopped red bell peppers ¾ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper 2 tsp. minced garlic 1 tbsp. minced fresh parsley leaves 300 g bacon or baked ham, trimmed and diced 300 g hot smoked sausage, chopped 8 large eggs 3 cups whole milk ½ cup heavy cream 1 tbsp chicken powder seasoning 12 pcs loaf bread ( 1 inch cubes) 1 cup quickmelt cheese ½ cup fine dry bread crumbs ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan 2 tbsp. melted, unsalted butter Procedure: 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 3-quart (9 by 13-inch) baking dish with 1 tbsp. of the butter and set aside. 2. In a medium skillet, melt 2 tsps. of the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions, green and red bell peppers, ¼ tsp. of the salt, and 1/8 tsp. of the pepper and cook, stirring, until soft, 3 minutes. Add t

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 46- MAGIC SAUCY SEAFOOD FEST. Ingredients: 1 cup water 1 kilo alimango, halved ¼ kilo clams ¼ kilo mussels ¼ cup oil ¼ kilo shrimps 2 tbsp. thinly-sliced ginger ½ cup onion rings 2 medium red bell peppers, sliced ¼ cup sliced leeks ½ cup Oyster Sauce 2 packs All-purpose Cream 1 8-gram sachet MAGGI MAGIC SARAP 1 tbsp. sugar (or to taste) ½ cup oyster meat Procedure: 1. Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add alimango and cook covered for 5-10 minutes (depending on the size). Remove alimango, let cool and cut into serving pieces, cracking the claws. 2. Return liquid to boiling and add clams and mussels, cooking covered for 1 minute. Remove mussels and clams, discarding any that did not open. Reserve liquid. 3. Heat half the oil in a large pan. Saute shrimp for 1 minute and set aside. 4. In the same pan, add remaining oil. Saute ginger, onion, leeks and bell peppers until fragrant. Add Oyster Sauce and All-purpose Cr

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 46-  BREAKFAST STEAKS AND EGGS CASSEROLE. Ingredients: 1kg sirloin (cut into 100g each person) 2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. black pepper (ground) 1 cup vegetable oil 2 pcs. garlic cloves (minced), for toasted bread 1 pc. white onion, sliced 1 pc. red bell pepper, sliced 1 pc. green bell pepper, sliced 10 pcs. large fresh eggs 2 tbsp. mustard 1/3 cup parmesan cheese Procedure: 1. Season with salt and crushed black peppercorn, mustard, sirloin steak. 2. Heat the grill pan with oil then grill the sirloin into medium or as per guest’s desire the doneness of the steak. 3. Then add garlic, onion and bell peppers into the beef until half way cooked. 4. Place the bread at the bottom of the casserole, then add the beef and veggies and place it on the side. Leaving the center for the egg. Top it off with parmesan cheese. 5. Place the casserole on an oven or a salamander to finish cooking the egg. Garnish with spring onions and serve. imag

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 45-  SAVORY STUFFED PANCAKES. Ingredients: For Batter: 1 cup flour Salt 1 egg 1 ¼ cups milk Fat for frying For Filling: ¼ cup butter or margarine ½ cup flour 2 ½ cups milk Salt and pepper 300 g salmon 4 pcs. scallions, chopped 2-inch pc. cucumber, chopped 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese Procedure: 1) Take a bowl and sift flour and salt. 2) Beat in eggs and pour milk to make a smooth paste. 3) Pour the remaining milk. 4) To make the stuffing, melt butter in a pan and stir fry flour. 5) Cook for a minute and pour in milk. 6) Let it boil until it thickens. 7) Season with salt and pepper and add salmon, spring onions, and cucumber to the sauce. 8) Melt fat in a frying pan and shallow fry 2 or 3 tablespoon of the batter. 9) Cook one side for a minute and top with seafood. Then turn the pancakes so that both sides are cooked well. 10) Continue frying pancakes in the same way and keep stacking one upon another with a grea

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 45-  MAGIC CHICKEN ALA KIEV. Ingredients: 2 pcs. chicken breast fillet 1 8g sachet MAGGI MAGIC SARAP ½ tsp. black pepper ¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into 2 small logs 2 tbsp. chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 egg, beaten 1 cup bread crumbs oil for frying Procedure: 1. Lay chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap. Pound each fillet until very thin, being careful not to tear holes into the meat. Season with MAGGI MAGIC SARAP and black pepper. 2.Roll a log of butter over chopped parsley. Place a butter log in the middle of the chicken fillet and roll tightly. Chill for at least 10 minutes. 3.Coat each rolled chicken breast in flour. Dip in beaten egg and roll on breadcrumbs. 4. Do a double coating of the egg and breadcrumbs. Chill again before frying. 5. Deep-fry chicken breasts in hot oil under golden brown in color. Serve immediately. image and recipe credit:idolsakusina Watch Idol sa Kusina on

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 45-  CHICKEN STEW WITH PEANUT SAUCE. Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, cut into serving pieces salt and pepper 2 ½ tbsp. vegetable oil 1 head garlic, minced 1 onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 carrot, cut into 1½ pieces 1 stalk celery, cut diagonally 1 tbsp. Spanish paprika 1 tbsp. achuete powder 2 tbsp. fish sauce (patis) 2 cups chicken stock ¼ cup ground toasted rice ¼ cup ground peanuts 1/3 cup pitted green olives olive oil for drizzling Procedure: 1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet or pot, heat oil and sear chicken on all sides; set aside. 2. In the same pan, sauté garlic and onions until fragrant. Add bell pepper, carrot, and celery; cook for 1 minute. 3. Add chicken. Sprinkle with paprika and achuete powder. Stir until chicken pieces are even in color. Season with fish sauce. 4. Add chicken stock, ground rice, and peanuts. 5. Let simmer until chicken is tender

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 44-  NACHOS WITH CHILI CON CARNE. Ingredients: 1 pc. onion chopped 2 pcs. garlic cloves, finely chopped 1pc. red chili deseeded 2 sprigs of thyme, leaves roughly chopped olive oil, for frying 500g beef minced 1 tsp. ground cumin 2 tsp. sweet paprika 1 tsp. dried oregano 3 pcs. fresh tomatoes roughly chopped 400g chopped tomatoes 100-200ml chicken or beef stock 3 tbsp. tomato puree 1 cinnamon stick 1 bay leaf 400g kidney beans, drained and rinsed salt and pepper Procedure: 1. Sweat onion, garlic, chili and thyme in oil in large saucepan. At same time, brown beef in separate pan over moderate heat in little oil. 2. Add dried spices to onion mixture and cook until they release aroma. Then stir in beef and mix well. Add fresh and tinned tomatoes and leave to cook down a little for about 5 minutes. 3. Pour in chicken or beef stock and stir in tomato puree to taste. 4. Drop cinnamon and bay leaf then bring to boil and l

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 44-  MAGIC SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA  Ingredients: 2 cups unwashed rice 1 cup onions 2 tsp. garlic 1 cup cooked cubed kielbasa or any smoked sausage ½ cup cubed red bell pepper ½ cup unsalted butter 2 8g sachets MAGGI MAGIC SARAP ½ tsp. pepper ½ tsp. dried thyme 4 cups water Procedure: Combine all ingredients in a rice cooker. Cook until grains are tender, mixing occasionally. 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,

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 44- QUESADILLA MEXICANA. Ingredients: Large flour tortillas Grated cheddar cheese olive oil or grape seed oil sliced mushrooms green onions black olives, sliced fresh tomatoes, diced chicken pieces avocado lettuce apple cider vinegar salt Procedure: 1. Heat large cast iron frying pan to medium high heat. 2.Add oil and spread around bottom of pan with spatula. Take one tortilla and place it in pan. Flip over the tortilla a few times. 3.When pockets of air begin to form in tortilla, take handful of grated cheese, sprinkle over top of tortilla. Add whatever additional ingredients you choose. Take care not to layer on the ingredients too thickly. 4.Reduce heat to low and cover pan. If quesadilla begins to smoke too much, remove from heat. After a minute, check to see if cheese is melted. If not, return cover and keep checking every minute until cheese is melted. 5.When cheese is sufficiently melted, use spatula t

Wanted to learn the art of culinary from Kusina Master and Idol sa Kusina himself? Enroll then in Chef Logro's Institute of Cuinary Kitchen Services Chef Logro's Institute of Cuinary Kitchen Services President / Executive Chef: Pablo "Boy" Logro # 398 Reuben St. Brgy. Delas Alas GMA, Cavite image:screen captured website: www.cheflogro.com tel#: (046) 890 - 0292 cell#: 0908 - 6711683 Courses Offered: Six (6) months Cuinary Diploma - P58,000.00 Ten (10) days course culinary hands on workshop with Chef Boy Logro - P40,000.00 Also offers bartending / waitering class. *inclusive of 3 mos OJT experiece in Manila Pavilion 2012 SCHEDULES: 6 Months Culinary Arts Agust 21, 2012 (TUESDAY, THURSDAY & SATURDAY) (TUESDAY - 8:00am - 3:00pm) THURS. & SAT. - 8:00am - 12:00nn or 1:00pm - 5:00pm) ORIENTATION OF 6 MONTHS CULIANRY ARTS : JULY 21, 2012 (SATURDAY) 9:00AM For More infor, visit their website!

Watch Donita Rose in Kusina Master- May 11, Mother Day Episode. 'Mothers' knows Best.' Meanwhile, Donita tweeted awhile ago that she is about to take off for Las Vegas to be with her family & pursue culinary arts. Donita is expected to be back in August. Another inspiring tweets from Donita "God's will is bigger than ur biggest dream. Don't cut it short (by moving ahead of Him). Pursue Him. Not the things of the world but Christ". During the show Donita Rose said she llikes Chef Boy's english accent and Chef Boy said he stayed in America for 50 years and Donita asked where in America and Chef Boy replied 'in outside'. Ms Donita, where so brave dipping her hand into cooking oil as she was dared and challenged by Kusina Master himself. “Kusina Master” is a 15-minute cooking show in front of live audiences that will unravel the secrets in making everyday foodpreparation fun, easy and exciting. Hosted by Chef Pablo “Boy” Logro, the on

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 43- FRIED CORNED BEEF BALLS. Ingredients: 500g corned beef 6 pcs. eggs 1 pc. white onion 1 clove garlic 4 loaves bread, white part only, soaked in fresh milk ½ cup fresh milk 30g spring onion 30g celery 1 cup rice 100g all-purpose flour 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. white pepper For garnish: julienne carrots and julienne pumpkin Procedure: 1. Saute onion, garlic, celery. Add corned beef. season with salt and pepper. Set aside. 2. On mixing bowl, add bread loaves, spring onion, beaten egg, all-purpose flour. Combine all together. 3. Form into balls and deep fry in hot oil until golden brown and set aside. 4. Saute white rice in butter. Add beaten egg, turn once until done. 5. Place on plate over top with corned beef balls. Garnish with julienne carrots and julienne pumpkin. 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 do

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 43- MANILA MAKI. Ingredients: 50g garlic chopped (crispy) ¼ cup cooking oil 1 cup plain rice 200g tocino 200g longganisa 50g julienne papaya raw 50g julienne carrots 30g julienne red bell pepper 30g julienne ginger 1 cup vinegar ½ cup sugar 1 tsp. salt and pepper Procedure: 1. Saute in frying pan plain white rice, add crispy chopped garlic. Season to taste and set aside. 2. Grill tocino until done and set aside. 3. Grill longganisa until done and set aside. 4. Combine julienne raw papaya, carrots, red bell pepper and ginger. Add boiled vinegar, sugar and salt and pepper. 5. Place sinangag on small bowl, and place bowl on long platter. Then cut tocino into thin slices and longganisa into long slices. 6. Garnish with pickled papaya, carrots, bell pepper and ginger. 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 do

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 43- MAGIC ALMOND SHRIMP BALLS. Ingredients: 2/3 cup chopped bacon 1 kg shrimps, peeled and deveined 3 pcs. white bread, soaked in milk 1 cup sliced almonds 1 cup chopped spring onions ½ cup chopped cilantro 1 tbsp. cornstarch 5 tsp. MAGGI MAGIC SARAP 1 tsp. black pepper 1 tsp. sugar Procedure: Combine bacon and shrimps in food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add soaked bread and pulse until just combined. Transfer mixture into bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients and mix top combine well. Form into balls and deep fry until golden brown. Serve with mayo. 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