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“FOOD,” the largest-selling culinary magazine has just turned sweet sixteen! Join "Food" as it celebrate its 16th year with great food, delicious recipes and wonderful culinary journeys. Try its recipe for a very decadent Chocolate Orange Mousse Cake made by Pastry Chef extraordinaire Jacqueline Ang Po. See their annual 50 Best List covering everything they love about food - from books, meals, restaurants and people we adore. The FOOD team also reveals their delicious confessions in Guilty Pleasures. Learn more about molecular gastronomy as we feature top modernists chefs, Ryan Clift and Jose Luis Gonzales and their brilliantly flavored creations. Read their desert adventure to amazing Dubai and discover their incredible fare. Take a relaxing trip to Tagaytay in their Food Tour and remember the nostalgic flavors of the city. Also, check out its Home Basics for tips on how to create beautiful party set-ups and make your baon bento-style. Be sure to try out thei

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for EPISODE 12 / Sept. 18- TILAPIA FRITTERS. image and recipe credit:idolsakusina Ingredients: 500 grms. tilapia fillets ½ cup Corn flour 2 pcs. eggs 2 tbspn. Sesame oil 1 tbspn. Clarified butter 2 tbspn. Spring onion, chopped 1 cup Chili sauce 3 pcs. Carrots 2 pcs. Cucumber Oil for deep-frying Salt andf pepper to taste Procedure: • Mince the tilapia fillet. Season with salt and pepper. • Add the corn flour, butter, egg, spring onion and sesame oil. • Shape the tilapia mixture into bite-sized balls. • Heat oil to high temperature and add other tablespoon of sesame oil. • Fry the fritters until golden brown. Place on platter and garnish with carrot flowers and serve with chili 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

here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for EPISODE 12 / Sept. 18- Magic CRUNCHY CALAMARES. image and recipe credit:idolsakusina *RECIPE by MAGGI* INGREDIENTS One half kg squid, cleaned and cut into rings 3 pieces calamansi, juiced 1 8g sachet MAGGI MAGIC SARAP One half cup all purpose flour oil for frying PROCEDURE 1. Marinate squid rings in calamansi juice and MAGGI MAGIC SARAP for 5 minutes. Dredge in flour and deep fry in hot oil. GARLIC DIP Combine the following: 1 cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp minced garlic 1 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp freshly-squeezed lemon juice 1 8g sachet MAGGI MAGIC SARAP One half tsp white pepper FRESH TOMATO SAUCE INGREDIENTS One fourth cup olive oil One fourth cup chopped onions 2 tbsp chopped garlic 1 cup chopped tomatoes, seeds removed 1 tbsp flat-leaf parsley One third cup water 1 8g sachet MAGGI MAGIC SARAP 2 tsp white sugar 2 tbsp olive oil PROCEDURE 1. In a saucepan, heat olive oil. Saute onions, garlic and tomatoes until tomatoes are so

The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition is nearing it's conclusion, on October 8 the Biggest Loser will be finally reveal. It's amazing how the Fab 5  transformed from being a heavyweight to being physically fit. Ladies and gentlemen, THE BIGGEST LOSER PINOY EDITION FAB 5! Art, Angela, Hazel, Larry, and Raffy! photo credit:biggest loser fanpage Biggest Loser Fab 5 ANGELA PROFILE Si Angela na kaya ang magiging kauna-unahang PINOY BIGGEST LOSER? Biggest Loser Fab 5 ART PROFILE Si ART na kaya ang magiging kauna-unahang PINOY BIGGEST LOSER? Biggest Loser Fab 5 LARRY PROFILE Si LARRY na kaya ang magiging kauna-unahang PINOY BIGGEST LOSER? Biggest Loser Fab 5 RAFFY PROFILE Si RAFFY na kaya ang magiging kauna-unahang PINOY BIGGEST LOSER? Biggest Loser Fab 5 HAZEL PROFILE Si HAZEL na kaya ang magiging kauna-unahang PINOY BIGGEST LOSER?

What's your flavorful (yet healthy) food experience? Share now under the McCormick Super Spices Tab and win prizes! Just click the  McCormick Super Spices Tab  at the Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Page, as shown on the photo: Spices and herbs make food taste great. You already know that. And you're probably aware of how they can help you eat healthier by cutting down on salt, fat and sugar when cooking. Now there's emerging evidence that these kitchen essentials may help protect your health. With each pinch, dash and spoonful, spices and herbs can help boost the antioxidant power of practically everything on your plate. So what exactly are these things called antioxidants and why should you care? Antioxidants are extraordinary workhorses in our bodies. Studies suggest they provide a range of benefits, including giving our immune system a boost. They also appear to reduce inflammation, which is increasingly recognized as a first step in heart disease, cancer, diabetes and

The Biggest and heavyweight reality show in Philippine TV is nearing its Finale. The 'Biggest Loser' Pinoy Edition Grand Finals will be held  live in Ynares Gym in Pasig. The Final 5 or Fab Five of ABS-CBN’s reality TV show, The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition: 1. Larry Martin 2. Art Mendoza 3. Angela Lupangco 4. Raffy Tan 5. Hazel Chua Get to know more about the Fab 5, click here! RESULTS: 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 Doddle.

Beauty Bar is a special personal care store established by Store Specialists Inc in 1999. It showcases the most-wanted beauty brands, providing alternatives to traditional cosmetics and personal care ideas to women. The beauties, make-up addicts, even fashionistas or just the ones who want mere foundation, blush and spray are all welcome in Beauty Bar. There is absolutely no reason to miss this beauty experience! Not only is Beauty Bar store found in 15 locations, it can also be found online, providing you the convenience to absolute glamour and elegance. Everyone can have a taste of this shopping scene by logging on to http://shop.beautybar.com.ph. You can now buy your favorite products–from make up to lotion gift sets–anytime and anywhere! Not only that, shopping with a minimum purchase of P2,500 gives the buyer free shipping of items. And you can also get a free gift for a minimum purchase of P1,000! Start looking beautiful by the wonderful products from Beauty Bar! For more