Greenwich Barkada: A Good Group

Are you part of the Greenwich Barkada? Want to share some fun - aside from pizza? There are many reason why you should be part of this group - and if you love Greenwich as much as we do, then that is the best one!

Greenwich has been a family favorite for many years - and the kids know that if they ask me for a pizza or lasagna - it's easy for me to say 'Yes' because of the affordable prices. My personal favorite is the Chicken a la King which I eat even for an afternoon snack.

I love joining contests and raffles on Facebook and Twitter, though I do get quite choosy of what exactly to join because I believe that only the ones given by reputable companies are worthwhile. I don't exactly remember how I stumbled upon the Greenwich Barkada contest but I am quite happy that I did!

American Idol season was on, and it was Jessica Sanchez battling it out. My daughter, Almond, had just enrolled for summer classes in Center for Pop - and I saw the tweet from Greenwich - it looked like the American Idol microphone that their judges was using. And, they were giving away around 30, if I remember correctly.


I showed the twitpic to Almond, and of course, she wanted it! So, to join the fun, and hopefully win the contest, I tweeted out her photo (sorry if it is not too clear) to Greenwich and said I wanted to win it for her! 

Here's another one - does the hat look familiar? 

The hat belongs to Gab Alipio of Urbandub and Franco band!

This is me with Gab Alipio - and a clear picture of his tattoos!

And, much to our delight, we WON one of the American Idol prizes!
But, along the way, someone tweeted me that it was a speaker, yet we didn't care!
It is a wonderful gift from Greenwich!

Here's what Almond has to say about the prize and Greenwich 

"When the delivery guy came with my American Idol speaker I was so happy. I thought it was a microphone at first, but then I saw it was a speaker. Its fun to pretend its a microphone while musics blasting out of the speaker itself. 

I choose Greenwich compared to the other restaurants because it always tastes good and its always great. I love eating your lasagna, pizza, everything! Greenwich has a comfortable eating atmosphere that I like."

Many of us Filipinos have think that 'barkada' is not a good thing. But, with the right barkada, the right friends, it is the best thing as there is something positive achieved and a lot of happy moments shared.

And, hopefully, Greenwich Barkada, in appreciation of her review, would give Almond and her best friend a special treat so that she can blog about it!

Join the Greenwich Barkada today by liking their Facebook page and following their Twitter account.

Have You Tried Monde Mamon?

Monde Mamon 

A Monde Nissin Product Review

Ready-to-eat snacks are what comes to mind when one hears the word Monde. Nearly everyone in the Philippines has tried Bingo cookies with filling, Eggnog, and Breadstick. My latest favorite was the One One Rice Crackers as these are so crispy!

I literally got introduced to Monde Mamon by a foodie friend. As we spoke about food products and the various items that Monde Nissin offers, and how our lives have changed because of having Lucky Me as a must-have to stock at home or in the office, my friend asked me...

"Have you tried Monde Mamon?" 

I shamefully replied that I have not.

A couple of days later, my foodie friend drop by, and to my surprise, he gave me some!

Here's a closer look of the Monde Mamon package.

Looks tempting, doesn't it? 

We carried on the conversation about Monde, and even wondered about how is the correct way to pronounce it. Well, in TV ads, one hears only one syllable which is 'mond' but as many Pinoys say it, it is 'mon-de'. Ah! You say tomato, and I say toma-toe, but when in the Philippines, say it the way Pinoys do!

Here's my daughter, Almond, serious about her first taste Monde Mamon!

And, this is how the Monde Mamon looks like inside!

Why should you try Monde Mamon?

Unlike other mamons, it's just the right sweetness.

Won't overload you with sugar. 
Eat plain or top with cheese or jam.
Great to eat with hotdogs and the like instead of bread. 
Perfect for people who have difficulty chewing. 
Light and fluffy but filling!
The creamy vanilla taste is outstanding.
Great to take along.
Won't expire quickly like mamons from bakeries. 
Truly a Filipino product. 

If you have been looking for bread to stock up or take along for snack and outings, then you have found the right one - it's Monde Mamon. I do stock up, but since everyone loves it, it runs out fast. But, no worries, as it is quite inexpensive, just like all the Monde Nissin products. 

Almond wishes that Monde Nissin would be able to give us some of her favorites, such as One One Rice Crackers and Snow Crackers, Bingo Orange, and of course, Fita and Skyflakes for Dad. She says it would be good to have a whole load of these in our home as she like to have good snacks to eat, take along, and share with her friends. That's one of the reasons why we go through our stock so fast - as she always brings along 2 or 3 extra ones to share!

And, I am glad my foodie friend shared with our family the Monde Mamon, as now we have a new favorite!

Have you tried Monde Mamon? Try it today!