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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