Leilani's Chronologue

Christmas has always been a cheerful and jovial celebration. To a child, it is the excitement of receiving a gift from Santa. To a hardworking parent, it is the joy of seeing their families being reunited once again, and to a teenager, it is the anticipation of the feast of Noche Buena. Filipinos love celebrations especially when they can all enjoy them together. Goldilocks, the country's number one bakeshop, has always been a part of this joyous occasion. Their products are a symbol of thoughtfulness, sweetness and joy especially when shared with friends and family. To make this season even more special, Goldilocks launched a variety of cakes and desserts especially made for the Christmas season! Bring the true spirit of Christmas in your home with the Goldilocks Christmas Wreath Cake! A decadent chocolate masterpiece coated with vanilla frosting and topped off with a decorative green wreath-inspired design. The new Vanilla Christmas Roll is also a great g...

Here's another good news from Goldilocks, the number one bakeshop in the country! Finally, the wait is over! Goldilocks store re-opened in Stop & Shop located at 4304 Old Sta. Mesa St. cor. Ramon Magsaysay Blvd., Manila. This is one great announcement that is definitely a joy to Filipinos who loves to celebrate every occasion with Goldilocks. The important occasion, which was attended by Goldilocks executives and staff, signified the new direction that Goldilocks intends to head towards as they oversaw the unveiling of the new store look which replaced the previous brown and yellow color scheme to the new, revamped white and yellow color pallet which Goldilocks intends to apply to all of their stores, nationwide. Another highlight of the store's official re-opening were Goldilocks card freebies which were given to the first 100 customers of the establishment, as well as the free cake sampling which was met with a thunderous applause, much to the delight of ...

As a mom myself, I always see to it that what I serve to my family are good and attractive as well, for them to have more appetite and happy with what's served on the table. As a reward, I love joining mommy groups that can give me more ideas on what to prepare and meet moms. It's good to know that Mega Prime have created the Prime Mom Club for moms who wants to learn more in coking and ideas that can become a business as well. Not only that, they also have rewards program that makes it more exciting for all moms! The rewards program was launched on September, together with the official contract signing of celebrity mom Marian Rivera-Dantes as she marked her third year as Mega Prime's ambassador and as an honorary member of Prime Mom Club. "Sobrang happy and excited ako to continue my partnership with Mega Prime," said Marian.  "As a homemaker, full support ako sa mga quality and affordable products that they offer. And because of that, ala...

Party planning is exciting, but we can't deny it can also be intimidating for us parents. I've been through a lot of party planning for my kids who are all excited in celebrating their birthday with friends and family. The most relaxing and hassle-free planning for me was when they celebrated their first birthdays at McDonald's!  Let's see what made Marian Rivera-Dantes and daughter Zia choose McDo party Take it from Marian Rivera-Dantes herself, who is seen in this video by McDonald's, having a breeze as she and Zia takes us through their party planning process! As one of the top birthday party destinations for kids, McDonald's aims to make party planning as stress-free as possible. Parents can rely on McDonald's hands-on party planners, known as Guest Experience Leaders, to stay on top of the party details from start to finish, so parents can take a back seat from the stress of planning and just enjoy milestone moments as much as they sho...

Honey has been very popular not just as a kitchen staple, but also as an alternative natural medicine known way back in the ancient times. Filipinos are now conscious of their health and eating habits. Filipinos love sweets, and because we care for our health, the use of honey as an alternative sweetener evolved because of the good health benefits. We know that honey poplular for its medicinal properties and now, many of us use it as a sweetener to our drinks and desserts, and cooking as well. In the US, September is celebrated as the National Honey Month. Healthy benefits of honey in its pure and untreated state: ➤ It packs in a lot of nutrients good for the throat and the stomach ➤ It can also help lower cholesterol levels ➤ It is said to facilitate better memory ➤ Better sleep Here in the Philippines, there are many honey products that are now available in the market. The vicious liquid – which is byproduct of bees using the nectar from flowers – has high le...

SM Southmall is elevating their yearly Coffee Fest with coffee's all-time favorite pairing –  donuts! Witness the opening of Donut Yard  – the first ever Donut and Coffee Fest in the South on September 18! They're going big this year with larger than life, Instagrammable donut and coffee displays which we can all visit starting September 16-29 at the Food Street Concourse. And to officially kick start the fun, there will be a South Donuterie  launch on September 18. Exciting games are in store for attendees like the Ball Pit Hunt where you'll dive into a huge ball pit in pursuit of the ball with thrilling prizes; and the Bring Home the Dough (and Coffee) Quiz, where they test you on your donut and coffee knowledge! The icing on top of the cake (or glaze on top of the donut rather) is the Pastry Atelier Workshop where you can experience making and designing your own sweet treat. You donut want to miss all these fun festivities down South! For more infor...

Philippines, August 2019 - There is no limit to dreaming. After all, age is just a number, and it is never too late to explore new opportunities or chase new dreams. That is the message that McDonald's reminds everyone in its latest online video featuring music icon Mr. Jose Mari Chan  and McDonald's Philippines Chairman and Founder Dr. George T. Yang. Set to the duo's collaborative duet of Jose Mari Chan's "Can We Just Stop and Talk Awhile", which he made popular in the 1970s, the film shows the two men exchanging roles for a day. Each one gets a glimpse into the day in the life of the other, as we see Jose Mari Chan experiencing the fulfillment behind running McDonald's and bringing smiles to his customers' and employees' faces. Dr. George T. Yang, on the other hand, a classical musician himself, gets to warm up his vocal chords as he spends the day rehearsing for a concert. In the end, they find themselves back in the comforts o...

Makati City, Philippines ‒ Miss Earth Philippines 2017 candidates joined us for lunch at Yoshinoya Glorietta last June 23. It was a day full of beautiful ladies eating with us. Having them around while finishing our meals is really exciting! Of course, not just them who made made our day complete, but also the food that is served to us, which is one of the favorite restaurants I go with my family. Kani Salad Php69.00 My meal isn't complete without having a plate of Kani, cucumber noodles, sesame seeds, lettuce & dressing. Beef Ramen Php169.00 To keep warm and full this season, a bowl of Japanese noodles with fish broth, onion, leeks, gyudon beef, corn and egg for you. Beef Tempura (Jumbo C) Php239.00 Gyudon beef, 4 pcs. Tempura, vegetables and rice. For a big appetite, this will surely satisfy your cravings. Chicken Teriyaki Bowl Php179.00 For someone who is conscious with what they eat, this bowl of grilled chicken, mixed vegetables, & rice i...

It's just few days away before Mother's Day and what a great day to have a date with my son, Tristan! Spending time with him is one of the best days ever! I have always been a fan of Chinese food since childhood. I'm pure Filipino and spent childhood in Chinatown Binondo where I studied in Grade school, and that's how I was introduced to Chinese cuisine. During those days you can only find most of the best Chinese restaurants in Binondo and it's good to know that there are more you can find around the metro like King Chef.  Hot Tea and Kropek It's a tradition to have a drink of hot tea at the beginning of each meal or your option if want to have more after your meal. I like doing both. The kropek, appetizing while deciding what to order or while waiting food to be served.  On our table, with my son, and some friends with their moms, we were served the Set B meal.  The exciting part begins with Peking duck ! I love watching how it is p...

What comes into my mind when I hear about a German restaurant is their freshly brewed German beer in a mug as big as a pitcher, sausages and other cuisines that I am not so familiar with. It is a surprise to me when I went to Brotzeit with my daughter Rain when we saw an activity corner (Megabloks and other toys) with lots of kids meeting new friends that brings out their creativity. I wasn't expecting it to be as family friendly and accommodating staff like what we've experienced  at Brotzeit! Rain and here friend Abi were both amazed with the nice ambiance that every family would appreciate. Instead of ordering first, the girls explored the place, tried the kiddie corner and other toys. After a while of playing, they realized that they are already hungry. Rain normally is a picky eater and would just eat a very small amount like half a cup of rice and viand. Here, I am observing if she will be interested to try eating more. For a start, Rain order...