Simple Life Matters

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Sept. 29, 2013-TINAPA FISH CAKES & SPICY VEGGIES. Ingredients: 1 whole boneless tinapang bangus, flaked 3 large pcs potatoes, peeled, boiled and mashed 1 egg, beaten salt and pepper, to taste oil for frying 3 tbsp butter 3 eggs, cooked sunny side up spring onions for garnish tomato slices for garnish fried garlic for garnish Procedure Mix together the smoked fish and mashed potato. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the beaten egg. Divide the mixture into portions. Form each portion into a patty set aside. Heat a frying pan. Melt butter. Fry one potato cake at a time, cook fish cakes over medium-high heat to brown both sides. To serve: Place tinapa cake on a plate. Top with a fried egg. Sprinkle with onion leaves and toasted garlic bits. Serve with spicy veggies. Photo and recipe credit: Idol sa Kusina SPICY VEGGIES Ingredients: 1 pc cucumber, thin strips 1 pc carrots, thin strips 1-2 pcs labuyo,

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Sept. 29, 2013-TAWILIS DUO - GINATAANG TAWILIS & FRIED TAWILIS WITH ASSORTED DIPS. GINATAANG TAWILIS: Ingredients: ¼ kilo tawilis, cleaned 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 thumbsized ginger, pounded 1 ½ cup coconut milk 3-4 pcs finger chilies, sliced½ teaspoon patispinch of ground black pepper Procedure: Place all ingredients in a skillet or small pot. Place the skillet or pot on the stove and bring to a boil. Lower fire and simmer for no more than 2 minutes. It is important that you do not simmer for longer than recommended as the meat of the fish is very tender. Photo and recipe credit: Idol sa Kusina FRIED TAWILIS WITH ASSORTED DIPS: Ingredients 1/4 cup tawilis, cleaned salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup cornstarch oil for deep frying Vinegar Dipping Sauce: 1/2 cup vinegar 1 pc lime, juiced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pc labuyo, chopped 1 tsp patis 1/2 pc red onion, chop

Here's  Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day- September 25, 2013: Sweet and Saucy Sarciadong Manok with Chef Duy Baltazar. Ingredients: Mantika Chicken wings Bawang Sibuyas Tomato paste  Kamatis Patatas Paminta Bayleaf Green peas Patis Photo and recipe credit: Unang Hirit Procedure: 1. I-prito ang chicken wings hangang maluto ito. 2. Igisa ang bawang at sibuyas. Isabay na ring ilagay ang tomato paste. 3. Ihalo ang kamatis at patatas. Isama na rin ang paminta, bayleaf, chicken wings na prito at green peas. 4. Timplahan ito ng patis, asin at paminta. Hayaang kumulo at maaari ng ihain.

Defrost food before you bake or microwave it. This uses 1/3 less energy than if you bake food that was still frozen.

Here's  Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day: Lugaw con Palabok with Chef Xenia Pangalinan Aquino. Ingredients: bigas mantika sibuyas bawang luya seafood stock paminta patis atsuete oil hipon pusit crab stick  pritong baboy chicharon pritong bawang sibuyas na mura nilagang itlog Photo and recipe credit: Unang Hirit via Facebook Procedure: 1. Initin ang mantika sa soup pot.  2. Igisa ang sibuyas hanggang sa maging translucent ang kulay nito. 3. Idagdag ang bawang at ihalo ito hanggang sa maging golden brown ang kulay. 4. Ilagay ang luya. 5. Isama ang glutinous rice at pakuluin hanggang sa maging malapot ang lugaw. 6. Pwede ring maglagay ng stock kung nanaisin. 7. Rikaduhan ng fish sauce at ground pepper at ihalo sa annatto oil para mapanatili ang pagiging kulay orange nito.

Here's Idol sa Kusina for Episode 110/Sept. 22, 2013- MILKY AVOCADO WITH TAPIOCA. Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted 1 1/2 cup milk 1 cup plain yogurt 3 tbsps honey 1 cup crushed ice 1 cup tapioca, cooked Procedure: 1. Place tapioca in glasses and set aside. 2. Put the rest of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. 3. Pour into glasses and serve.

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 110/Sept. 22, 2013- PARES SIOPAO Pares Ingredients: • 500g cara beef (uncut,brisket) • 1/4 cup soy sauce • 1 tsp ground black pepper • 1/4 cup sugar • 2 tbsp ginger, minced • 2 cloves garlic crushed • 1 medium-sized onion,minced • 4 cups water • 1 piece beef cube • 2 pieces star anise • 2 tbsp cooking oil • 3 tbsp scallions or green onions, finely chopped • 1/4 cup slurry (optional) Photo and recipe credit: Idol sa Kusina Procedure: 1. Pour the water in a pot and bring to a boil. 2. Put-in the carabeef and then boil until the meat is tender (about 3-4 hours) 3. When the meat is tender, remove from the pot and allow to cool. Reserve the stock. 4. Slice the boiled meat in cubes and set aside. 5. Place the oil in a pan then heat-up. Saute the onion, garlic, and ginger. 6. Put-in the sliced meat and saute for about 2 to 3 minutes 7. Add the soy sauce , 1 cup of stock, and star anise. Stir

Here's  Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day- September 23, 2013: Hamazing na Hamanok with Chef Mar Michael Santiago. Ingredients: Manok Asin Pineapple juice Suka Asukal na pula Toyo Durog na paminta Bawang Sibuyas Star anise Prague powder Cinnamon bark Cloves Photo and Recipe credit: Unang Hirit Procedure: 1. Paghalu-haluin sa isang lalagyan ang asin, pineapple juice, suka, asukal na pula, toyo, durog na paminta, bawang, sibuyas, star anise, pargue powder, cinnamon bark at cloves. 2. Pakuluan ang pinaghalu-halong sangkap ng 10 minuto hanggang sa matunaw ang asukal na pula at asin. 3. Hinaan ang apoy at ilagay ang isang buong manok. Pakuluan ito sa loob ng 30 minuto.

Biyahe ni Drew brings us the best of Batangas, on September 20 on GMA News TV ! “The beauty of Batangas is that sobrang daming mapupuntahan. Pwede maging destination every weekend. It’s geographically convenient. That’s why ‘pag sinabi mong Batangas, fight ako.” - Drew Arellano . Video replay credit: GMA Nerwork. Embed only via YouTube.

Here's Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day: Adobong Bicol Express with Chef Michelle Adrillana. Ingredients: Mantika Bawang Luya Bagoong Pork belly (liempo) Coconut milk Siling panigang Siling labuyo Suka Coconut milk Kakang gata Patis Paminta Tanglad   Photo and recipe credit: Unang Hirit Recipe Procedure: 1. Painitin ang mantika. 2. Igisa ang luya. Igisa rin ang bagoong o shrimp paste. 3. Isunod na ang liempo hanggang maging brownish ang kulay at hanggang magmantika. 4. Ilagay ang siling panigang at ang labuyo. 5. Ilagay ang suka at hayaan itong kumulo. 6. Ihalo ang coconut milk at kakang gata. 7. Timplahan ng patis at paminta. 8. Ilagay ang tanglad

Here's  Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day-September 19, 2013: Chicken Asado with Sunshine Dizon. Ingredients: Manok Calamansi o lemon juice Toyo Butter Tomato sauce Sibuyas Dahon ng laurel Patatas Asin Paminta Mantika Photo and recipe credit: Unang Hirit Procedure: 1. Timplahan ang mga piraso ng manok ng asin at paminta. 2. Sa isang kawali, iprito ang tinimplahang manok at saka itabi. 3. Sa hiwalay na kawali, igisa ang sibuyas sa butter. 4. Idagdag ang dahon ng laurel at hayaang maluto sa loob ng isang minuto. 5. Ilagay ang tomato sauce at muling pakuluin. 6. Dagdagan ng toyo at lemon juice. Haluin ito hanggang sa mag-combine ang lasa. Pakuluin sa loob ng 5 hanggang 7 minuto. 7. Isama ang mga prinitong manok sa sarsa at muling pakuluan ng 10 minuto. 8. Ihalo ang hiniwang patatas at muling pakuluin ng 7 hanggang 12 minuto.

The Bureau of Internal Revenue revealed the latest Tax Watch ad from the Department of Finance and the Bureau of Internal Revenue. The goal of this campaign is to increase transparency on tax payments and to encourage people to be conscientious in paying the right taxes. Featured today is the list of top restaurant taxpayers in Pasig City. According to Official Gazette, updates will be published every week in major newspapers and in the Department of Finance and Pera ng Bayan websites.

Former Kapamilya star from Star Circle Quest, turned-Korean popstar Sandara (Dara) Park spotted enjoying the famous Pinoy fastfood meals in New York City. The 28-year-old 2NE1 member posted on her official Twitter @krungy21 account a photo of her carrying bags full Jollibee meals while standing beside the fastfood chain's mascot. "Nakapunta ako sa jollibee sa new york!!! Akala ko sa phil. ako, nag order ako in tagalog.. D nya ako naintindihan!" Nakapunta ako sa jollibee sa new york!!! Akala ko sa phil. ako, nag order ako in tagalog.. D nya ako naintindihan! pic.twitter.com/ukpHzbuHVO — Sandara Park (@krungy21) September 15, 2013

Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day: Christmasarap na Hardinera with Chef Jan Co. Ingredients: Mantika Sibuyas Bawang Giniling na baboy Tomato sauce Sweet pickle relish Hotdog Pasas Asin Paminta Beef cube Pineapple chunks Roasted na matamis na paminta Carrot Liver spread Keso Tinapay Nilagang itlog Hilaw na itlog Kanin  Hamon Photo and recipe credit: Unang Hirit Procedure: 1. Ilaga ang dalawang itlog at itabi. 2. Ihalo ang mga ginisang bawang, sibuyas at hotdog sa mga natitirang sangkap at ilagay sa llanera. 3. I-steam ng 30 minuto hanggang sa isang oras.

Here's  Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day- September 17, 2013: Homemade tausi sardines with Chef Roger James Madrigal. Ingredients: black bean tausi tambakol kamatis brown sugar sukang puti bawang corn starch malamig na tubig asin paminta Photo and recipe credit: Unang Hirit Procedure: 1. Igisa ang tausi, bawang, kamatis at tambakol. 2. Lagyan ito ng suka at brown sugar. 3. Palaputin ang cornstarch hanggang sa maging water "slurry." Timplahan ng asin at paminta. 4. Palamigin at ilagay sa bote.

Here's Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day- September 16, 2013: Waknatoy with Irma San Miguel. Ingredients: karne ng baboy (menudo cut) kalamansi paminta tomato sauce bawang sibuyas pickle ships red bell pepper sausages chorizo cheese mantika Procedure: 1. I-marinate sa kalamansi, toyo at paminta ang karne ng baboy. 2. Igisa ang bawang, sibuyas at ang na marinate na karne ng baboy. 3. Ihalo ang tomato sauce o tomato paste, pickles, bell peppers, sausages, chorizo, at cheese. 4. Hintaying lumambot ang karne. 5. Ihain.

Here's Idol sa Kusina for Episode 109/Sept. 15, 2013- ORANGE LEMON FIZZ. Ingredients: 2 cups Lime soda 1 pc orange, peeled 1 pc lemon, peeled 1/2 cup crushed ice 1 tbsp sugar mint for garnish Photo and recipe credit: Idol sa Kusina Procedure: 1. Place everything in a blender and pulse. 2. Pour into glass and garnish with mint

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 109/Sept. 15, 2013- STEAMED CRAB WITH CURRY DIP AND SPICY TOMATO RELISH. Ingredients: 1 pc king grabs, cleaned 2 pcs lemon, sliced water for steaming parsley for garnish Procedure: 1. Place King Crab in a steamer and top with sliced lemon. 2. Steam for 6-10 minutes or until cooked. 3. Cut into portion sizes, garnish with parsley and serve with curry dip and tomato relish. Curry Dip Ingredients: 1 bar cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp red onion, grated 1 tbsp curry powder 1 pc lemon, juiced salt and pepper to taste Procedure: 1. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients together until light and fluffy. 2. Serve with steamed King Crabs. Spicy Tomato Relish Ingredients: 1/2 cup tomato, chopped 2 tbsp red onion, chopped 1 tbsp celery, chopped 1 tbsp garlic, sliced 3 tbsp green chili, chopped 1 tbsp parsley salt and pepper to taste 3 tbsp ketchup Procedure:

Here's Idol sa Kusina for Episode 109/Sept. 15, 2013- MAGIC CRAB & CORN SOUP. Ingredients: 1 liter water 1 can cream style corn 3 sachets 8g MAGGI MAGIC  SARAP ½ cup cooked crab meat,  flaked 6 tbsp cornstarch, dissolved in  6 tbsp water 2 pcs egg, beaten 2 tbsp sliced spring onion 1 tsp sesame oil Photo and recipe credit: Idol sa Kusina Procedure: 1. Pour water into a pot and bring to a boil. Add corn and simmer for 1 minute. Season with MAGGI MAGIC SARAP.  2. Add crab meat and bring to simmer. Check seasoning. Slowly pour slurry (cornstarch dissolved in water) while stirring to thicken the soup.  3. Slowly pour beaten egg while gently stirring to create strands of egg. Immediately remove from heat and stir in spring onion and sesame oil. Transfer into a serving bowl and serve hot.

Here's Idol sa Kusina for Episode 109/Sept. 15, 2013- DEEP-FRIED CRABLETS WITH VINEGAR DIP. Ingredients: 400g. crablets, cleaned 1 egg 1/2 cup milk 1 cup flour 1/2 tbsp paprika powder 1/2 tbsp cayenne pepper salt and pepper to taste 4 cups oil for frying, or as needed spring onions for garnish Vinegar Dip Ingredients: 1 cup distilled white vinegar 1 lime, juiced 6 tbsp superfine sugar 2 tsp chili paste 2 pcs garlic, minced 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 1 tbsp spring onion, chopped 3 tbsp cucumber, diced Photo and recipe credit: Idol sa Kusina Procedure: 1. Heat oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees. In a bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. In a separate bowl, stir cayenne, paprika, salt and pepper into the flour. Lightly salt the crab, then dip in the flour, dip in the egg, then in the flour again. 2. Carefully place crabs into the deep-fryer. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden brown on one side. Carefully turn over, and cook unti

Here's  Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day- September 13, 2013: Sweet Chili Alimasag with Kalabasa with Chef Red Agustin. Ingredients: Alimasag Kalabasa Lemon-lime flavored soda Corn oil Bulaklak ng kalabasa Sweet chili sauce Oyster sauce  Mantikilya Dayap Bawang Sibuyas Sotanghon Photo and recipe credit: Unang Hirit Procedure: 1. Ilaga ang alimasag sa lemon-lime flavoured soda.  2. Gisahin ang bawang at sibuyas sa mantikilya. 3. Dagdagan ng sweet chili sauce, oyster sauce at tubig. 4. Ilagay ang kalabasa at alimasag. 5. Pakuluan ito saka pigaan ng dayap.

Here's  Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day- September 12, 2013: Bistek Picado with Nancy Reyes-Lumen. Ingredients: karne ng baka mantika bawang tomato sauce green bell pepper asin sibuyas paminta parsley Photo and recipe credit: Unang Hirit via Facebook Procedure: 1. Hiwain sa maliliit na piraso ang baka. 2. Igisa ang karne ng bakang hiniwa sa maliliit na piraso. 3. Sunod na ilagay ang tomato sauce, sibuyas, at bell pepper. 4. Lagyan ng asin at paminta pampalasa 5. Hintaying maluto ng mabuti ang baka 6. Ihain.

Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day: Chicken Pineapple Adobo with Chef Kelly Pareno. Ingredients: Manok Patatas Itlog Itlog pugo Sibuyas Na pirasong bawang Pineapple juice o suka Toyo Brown sugar Asin at paminta Dahon ng laurel Photo and recipe credit: Unang Hirit Procedure: 1. Ibabad ang manok sa pineapple juice o kaya sa suka, toyo, hiniwang sibuyas, dinurog na bawang at asukal ng 30 minuto. 2. Sa mainit na kawali, prituhin ang mga patatas. Itabi. 3. Sa parehong kawali, i-sear ang ibinabad na manok. 4. Ilagay ang pinag babaran ng manok at dahon ng laurel, pakuluan. 5. Ilagay ang mga nilagang itlog at patatas. Pakuluan sa loob ng 5 minuto.

Here's  Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day- September 9, 2013: Arroz Caldo Con Mais with Chef Boy Logro. Ingredients: White corn rice o mais na bigas Manok Luya Sibuyas tagalog Kaunting bigas (optional para lumapot) Asin Paminta Photo and Recipe credit: Unang Hirit Procedure: 1. Pakuluan ang mais at bigas sa tubig o chicken stock hanggang lumambot. 2. Igisa ang manok na napakuluan na kasama ang luya at sibuyas tagalog. 3. Isama ang nagisang manok sa pinakuluang mais at bigas. Haluin nang mabuti upang hindi mamuo. 4. Timplahan ng asin at paminta ayos sa panlasa. 5. Hintaying lumapot ang arroz con mais.

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 108/Sept. 8, 2013- COFFEE-CHILI LECHE FLAN.  Ingredients: 10 pieces raw eggs 1 small can condensed milk 1 cup evaporated milk 1 cup granulated sugar 3 tbsp ground coffee 1 tbsp chili powder 1 tsp vanilla extract Photo and recipe credit: Idol sa Kusina Process: 1. Beat the egg yolks in a big bowl and add the condensed milk and mix. 2. Pour-in the evaporated milk, vanilla and mix well 3. Put-in the granulated sugar, coffee and chili powder on a pan and mix thoroughly until it turns into a caramel. Pour into llanera. Set aside. Reserve the extra caramel for drizzling. 4. Wait for 5 minutes then pour the egg yolk and milk mixture on the mold. Cover the top of the mold with foil. Steam the mold with egg and milk mixture for 30 to 35 minutes. 5. Let it cool and transfer to a plate, drizzle with extra coffee-chili caramel.

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 108/Sept. 8 2013- BEEF BURRITO. Ingredients: 500g beef sirloin 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tbsp oil 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon dried leaf oregano, crumbled 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 2 tbsp worcestershire 6 (8-inch) flour tortillas 1/2 head lettuce, shredded 1pc white onion, diced cilantro lime wedges 1 cup sour cream to serve Photo and recipe credit: Idol sa Kusina FOR RICE: 2 cups uncooked rice 1 can kidney beans 2 cups beef stock 1 tsp tomato paste 2 tbsp oil 1 tsp cumin powder 1 pc red onion, chopped 2 pcs tomatoes, diced 1 pc green bell pepper, diced Preparation: 1. Season the sirloin with salt, pepper, oregano, chili powder, worcestershire and set aside. 2. Meanwhile, make the rice by sauteing onion, bell pepper, garlic in butter and oil. Then add cumin, tomato paste, beans and rice. Toss for a minute then add in the stock. 3. Bring to a

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 108/Sept. 8 2013- SUPER SPICY CHILI CON CARNE. Ingredients: 1 tbsp oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 2-3 pcs finger chili, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 heap tsp hot chili powder 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp ground cumin 500g lean ground beef 1 tbsp worcestershire 1 cup beef stock 3 pcs laurel leaves 400g can chopped tomatoes 1 tsp sugar 2 tbsp tomato paste 2 tbsp butter 1 can red kidney beans plain boiled long grain rice, to serve sour cream, to serve Photo and recipe credit: Idol sa Kusina Process: 1. Saute onion, garlic, finger chili and bell peppers in a pot. Add in chili powder, cumin and paprika. 2. Brown the beef, then add in worcestershire the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, laurel leaves and stock. 3. Let it simmer then add the kidney beans until cooked. Lastly add in the butter and stir, adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, sugar. 4. Serve with herbed rice and top chi

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episodep. 108/Sept. 8 2013- BAKED THREE CHEESE NACHOS WITH GUACAMOLE. Ingedients: 1 pack nacho chips 1 white onion, chopped 2 tomatoes, diced 2 pcs finger chilis, chopped 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded 1/3 cup cheddar cheese 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese 1/3 cup cheese sauce 150g ground beef 80g bacon, minced 1 tbsp oil 1 tsp paprika 1 tbsp cajun seasoning 1/4 cup tomato sauce 1 tsp soy sauce 1 tsp chili powder salt and pepper to taste cilantro/spring onions for garnish Photo and recipe credit: Idol sa Kusina Process: 1. In a hot pan, cook the bacon, add in the beef and spices. 2. Next, add the tomato paste, soy sauce, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until done. Set aside. 3. Assemble the nachos, place the chips, then beef and vegetables, next the cheeses and repeat another layer.  Place in an oven until cheese melts and garnish with cilantro or spring onions.

Here's  Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day- September 6, 2013: Sopas con Lechon with Chef Brooke Enriquez. Ingredients: Bawang Sibuyas Celery Carrots Lechon (flaked) Lechon buto-buto Red at green bell pepper  Butter Asin Paminta Pork cubes Evaporated milk Boiled eggs Cabbage / chiffonade Kangkong Lechon skin Elbow pasta Photo and recipe credit; Unang Hirit on Facebook Procedure: 1. Initin ang kawali at ilagay ang butter, hayaan ito matunaw. 2. Idagdag ang sibuyas at bawang hanggang sa maging malambot ang texture nito. 3. Ilagay ang celery, carrots at bell pepper. Saute for 2-3 minutes. 4. Ilagay ang buto-buto at lechon flakes skin. Saute. 5. Idagdag ang tubig at pork cubes at pakuluan. 6. Lutuin ang noodles. I-set aside kapag luto na. 7. Ibabad sa tubig ang repolyo ng 10 segundo. Set aside. 8. Pakuluin ang itlog. Set aside. 9. Lagyan ng garnish kung gugustuhin at ihain.

Avon's New Make-Up Collection include Ultra Color Lipstick, Ultra Glazewear Lip Gloss, and True Color Eyeshadow Quad shades that reveal the most eye-popping colors, most brilliant shine, and most captivating lips.  Anne Curtis, is one of the Philippines' beautiful faces and is an absolute crowd darling (aminin nyo 'yan!). During the launch of Avon's New Make-Up Collection, Anne, the brand ambassador shared some of her beauty philosophy when it comes to make-up.

Here's  Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day- September 5, 2013: Pata Tim with Ms. Nancy Lumen Ingredients: Pata Suka Asin Mantika Pamintang buo Tausi beans Patis Tuyong oregano Luya Bawang Dahon ng laurel Hinog na saging saba Procedure: 1. Linisin ang pata gamit ang asin, hugasan at patuyuing mabuti. 2. Prituhin ang pata hanggang maging brownish ang balat. 3. Ilagay ang pata sa yelo upang lumamig at kumulubot ang balat ng pata. 4. Ihanda ang isang kaserola na may tubig at ilagay ang lahat ng sangkap, isama ang pata. 5. Pakuluan hanggang sa maluto at lumambot ang balat.

Catch IKEA Catalog on Android and iOS .  The digital IKEA catalog 2014 – for Android! Just like the printed IKEA catalog, the 2014 digital IKEA catalog is packed with inspiration, home furnishing knowledge and ideas for free. This year, there’s a special focus on ideas for creating a better everyday life for families with children. The catalog has around 300 pages, showing a selection of products from the total IKEA range. Through this application, you will also be able to download other publications from IKEA. Besides all the ideas and products that you will find by browsing the pages in the catalog, you will be able to access even more content with your smartphone or tablet. By scanning selected pages in the printed IKEA catalog, you can view films and 360° room sets, and get to know the stories behind the products. New this year is the ability to place selected furniture from the catalog in your own room! To access the extra content, just look for the plus (+)

Here's  Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day: Pininyahang Isda with Chef Ric Loterio Ingredients: Alumahan Mantika Bawang Sibuyas Patis Pineapple juice Pineapple chunks/tidbits Evaporated milk Carrots Bell pepper Ginger Tanglad Spring onions Onion leaks Procedure: 1. Linisin ang alumahan. I-marinate ito sa pineapple juice sa loob ng 15 minuto. 2. I-prito ang isda at itabi. 3. Magpainit ng mantika at igisa ang bawang, sibuyas, luya, at tanglad 4. Lagyan ng patis, evaporated milk at pineapple juice. 5. Ilagay ang pineapple chunks at hayaang kumulo ng limang minuto. Ilagay ang isda. 6. Ilagay ang bell pepper at carrots.

Here's  Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day- September 3, 2013: Estofadong Manok with Chef Trisha Fragante. Ingredients: Chicken breast & thigh (adobo cut) Toyo Suka Bawang Brown sugar Sibuyas Peppercorn Mantika Tomato sauce  Stock Chorizo de bilbao Red bell pepper Green bell pepper Fried saba Photo and recipe credit: Unang Hirit Procedure: 1. Sa isang bowl, paghaluin ang toyo,suka, bawang, asukal,sibuyas. Ihalo ang manok at palamigin sa loob ng isang oras 2. Iprito ang manok at i-set aside.  3. Igisa ang sibuyas,bawang at idagdag ang chorizo at pritong manok, ½ cup water at maging ang sauce ng marinade.  4. Ilagay ang tomato sauce, olives, red at green bell peppers at lutuin ng 5 minuto.  5. Alisin sa stove at lagyan ng pritong saba sa ibabaw at ihain.

Here's  Unang Hirit Kitchen Hirit Recipe of the Day: Bangus Hamonado with Chef Mitchie Sison. Ingredients: Atsuete oil Bawang Lemon-lime flavored softdrink Pineapple juice Brown sugar Toyo Star anise Dahon ng laurel  Paminta Boneless daing na bangus Tomato paste Pineapple chunks Cornstarch  Bok choy/pechay Pineapple rings Photo and recipe credit: Unang Hirit Procedure: 1. Pag halu-haluin sa isang malaking bowl ang atsuete oil, bawang, lemon-lime flavored soda, pineapple juice, toyo, brown sugar, star anise, dahon ng laurel at paminta. Lagyan ng cloves ang bangus.  2. Ibabad ang bangus sa loob ng 30 minuto hanggang 1 oras. 3. Salain ang bangus at prituhin ang magkabilang side. Itabi. 4. Sa hiwalay na kawali, pakuluan ang marinade, idagdag ang tomato sauce at pineapple chunks. Timplahan. 5. Pakuluan ang sauce, dagdagan ng cornstarch kung kinakailangan. 6. Ihain ang bangus na nilagyan ng hamonado sauce at bok choy.

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 107/Sept. 1- GINATAANG HALO HALO. Ingredients: 2 cups coconut milk 1 cup water ½ cup sugar ½ cup ripe jackfruit (langka), shredded 1 medium kamote, peeled and cubed 1 saba banana, peeled and cubed ½ cup cooked sago 8-10 pcs. glutinous rice balls Procedure: 1. In a pot, combine coconut milk, water and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar. Lower heat to a simmer. 2. Add kamote and cook until tender but firm. Add bananas and cook for about 2 minutes. Add glutinous rice, sago and jackfruit and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Serve hot.

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 107/Sept. 1- SINUGBANG PANGA NG BARILES. Ingredients: ½ cup soy sauce 1 tbsp. sugar 300g panga ng bariles Procedure: 1. Mix well sugar and soy sauce. 2. Grill panga. Open it and spread the mixed soy sauce and sugar all over until cooked. 3. Serve with hot rice. Photo and recipe credit: Idol sa Kusina ENSALADANG LATO Ingredients: 400g fresh Lato, cleaned 2 tomatoes, chopped 2 onions, chopped 1 unripe mango, julienned ½ cup vinegar salt and sugar to taste Procedure: 1. Mix lato with chopped tomato, onion and unripe mango On a separate bowl combine vinegar, salt and sugar to make the dressing. Pour on lato salad just before serving.

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 107/Sept. 1- MAGIC CHICKEN BINAKOL. Ingredients: ½ kg chicken, cut into 5 pieces 1 liter water 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 pc. medium onion, small diced 4 pcs. thumb-size ginger, julienned 4 stalks lemongrass, white part sliced 1 pc. siling panigang  1 pc. buko, reserve water and cut the meat into strips 2 sachets 8g MAGGI MAGIC SARAP 1 bunch chili tops, picked Photo and recipe credit: Idol sa Kusina Procedure: 1. Place chicken in a pot and pour water. Bring to a boil, skim the scum and simmer for 15 minutes. Strain chicken and cool. Reserve chicken stock. 2. Combine oil and garlic in a pot and sauté until golden brown. Add onion, ginger, lemongrass and siling panigang and sweat for 2 minutes. Pour reserved chicken stock and buko juice, bring to a boil skim the scum and bring to simmer. 3. Meanwhile, shred chicken and add to simmering broth. Season with MAGGI MAGIC SARAP. Ch

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 107/Sept.1-LAW-OY - CEBU. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cup of water 2 stalks lemongrass 200g squash 3 pcs tomatoes 200g eggplant 200g okra 100g alugbati 1 cup malunggay 1 tsp patis 2 pcs mackerel oil for deep frying Photo and recipe credit: Idol sa Kusina Procedure: 1. Fry fish in hot oil and set aside. 2. In a pot, bring water to a boil. When boiling, add the fish and lemongrass and simmer for a few minutes till broth becomes flavorful. 3. Add vegetables except malunggay and simmer till vegetables are cooked. 4. Season to taste with fish sauce then add the malunggay leaves last. Serve while hot.

Catch Kapamilya hunk, Sam Milby is the fit and healthy cover star of Men’s Health magazine on its September 2013 issue. Inside Men’s Health September issue are topics like "Knock Out Fat!," "Get Race Ready," "Special Report: Why So Stressed?," "Defeat STDs Now!," "49 Best Beers for Men," "Look Better Instantly," among others. Men’s Health magazine September 2013 issue is now available at all magazine stands and selected bookstores nationwide.

Catch Judy Ann Santos 'Slim Down Fast' covers of Women’s Health Magazine September 2013 Issue. Inside this month's issue of Women’s Health Philippines magazine includes "Drop a Dress Size: Simple Size Solutions," "Slim Down Fast," "Six Work Habits to Take You to the Top," "Banish Junk Food Cravings," and many more. Women’s Health Philippines magazine September 2013 issue is now available at all magazine stands and selected bookstores nationwide.