Art Exhibit at Century City Mall from Sept 22 to Oct 6, 2016

Century City Mall and Galeria De las Islas presents  “A Century of Philippine Art!” exhibit which gives tribute to great Filipino talent, for eternalizing centuries of Filipino tradition and culture into timeless masterpieces.  Be mesmerized and taken back into time with 100 masterpieces by world-renowned Filipino artists who have painted and sculpted their names into our country’s history.

It is very noticeable that our generation today has little interest on visiting museums and exhibits.  The Digital sphere is more popular among most individual.  There is nothing wrong with being updated…but we should have a balance on not forgetting the greatness of our rich history.  “A Century of Philippine Art” is an exhibit that aims to interest mall goers to take part with History thru works of Art.

100 Art pieces curated over a century period by one of the oldest  Art Gallery in Manila.  Galeria de las Islas or Gallery of the Islands is the art gallery located at the Silahis Center in Intramuros has been exhibiting paintings, sculptures and other works of art since 1967.  It has become noted for its collection of Philippine genre art.

The Exhibit at the 4th level of Century City Mall is open for everyone during mall hours.  Free admission as long as you register at the door.  Cherry Genato, the Organizer of the Event has made the opening day more special by having a fashion show of Filipina Gowns inspired by select 10 masterpieces showcased at the exhibit.  Live musical performance to serenade the guests during the opening day.

Visit Century City Mall 4th level on Sept 22 – Oct 6, 2016. Some paintings are also for sale.  On Sept 24-25 Art Workshops are also conducted.  

(Painting # 1) Php __

Planting Rice in 1930, is Fernando Amorsolo’s famous Art piece.  In 1972 he was awarded as the First National Artist for Visual Arts.  Amorsolo captured people’s eyes with his very detailed and stunning artwork. He painted mostly quiet and peaceful scenes except for during the World War II era.

(Sculpure # 2) Php 295,000

Venus Reclining on a Sea Monster with Pluto An Isabelo L. Tampinco masterpiece (1850-1933)

Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, reclines on a fantastic sea monster in this allegory of Lust. The goddess entwines her fingers in the creature's mane, a gesture that represents erotic intent while in the background, Pluto adds to the amorous imagery by holding her leg, undoubtedly meant to suggest the burning ardor of desire. The sea monster carries Venus through the frothy waves, as she rests back her gaze looks of into the distance with anticipation.

(Painting # 3) Php 2,800,000

Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo’s version of  The “Madonna and Child” oil painting on canvas represents the timeless connection between a mother and her child

(Sculpture # 4)  Php 1,985,000

The Crucifixion by no other than Isabelo L. Tampinco Carved on  Yakal     Wood is an astounding piece of art that illustrated the hardship of Jesus     with Mary the Madonna, John and Peter standing on rocks and angels     holding the blooded Christ. Isabelo Tampinco was one of the greatest     Sculptures during Spanish and American Colonial periods.  Realism and     detail in his works through sensual lines of the human form and the     animated eyes of the statues. Most of it are spiritual in nature which     includes statues of saints, angels and the like.

(Sculpture # 5) Php 85,000

    Early 19 hundreds a wonderful sculpture entitled Girl in a large hat by Graciano Nepomuceno  of a young girl in a simple country hat, captures a moment in time of this beautiful young girl looking surprised and delighted. The fascinating sculpture exudes happiness and simple innocent charm…carved into such beauty.

(Sculpture # 6) Php 125,000

    Among the famous nation figures that Guillermo Tolentino used as a     model for his sculpture is the most famous yet non-existent, Don     Crisostomo.

    Tolentino used his creative imagination on creating this figurehead of the     famous heroin, Don Crisostomo Ibarra, of the novel, Noli Me Tangere by     Dr.     Jose Rizal, which draws inspiration to many revolutionary heroes of the     Philippines. A great and complicated work for Tolentino as sculpting the face     of someone that exists only in the pages of literature is something     that needs coordination of a wild imagination and a well skilled hand to     make.

    In his sculpture, Don Crisostomo is a well-built young man with broad     shoulder and Spanish looking face, a perfect physical description for a     well-educated man.

(Painting # 7) Php 300,000

    Hernando R. Ocampo untitled work is tapestry at first glance, yet a     closer     look, one will be amazed with the admixtures of colours wherein         layer upon layer the painting seems to be in motion.

(Painting # 8) Php 85,000

    A Day’s Work masterpiece in 1974 is a Cesar Buenaventura creation.  He     being an Ambassador of Philippine Art.  This painting depicts the way of     life     in the province showing what most people do to earn a living.

(Painting # 9) Php 30,000

    Love may be blind but it might as well be dead.  

    Beautiful yet sometimes cruel, this emotion may cast illusions before us,     blinding one to reality. Or... Has the man in the portrait taken the weapon     of a fallen rival and is vowing to undo the rival's damage to his lady?     "You're Hurt” by Vaughn Lumibao  

(Painting # 10) Php 75,000

    Pintaditos a Jill Arwen Posadas piece in the late 1900’s  Painted faces and     tattooed bodies play in rhythmic motion as they parade in jollity,     Tattoed     from head to toe as people pay homage to Sto. Niño as they dance with     native music in the streets of Tacloban City,Leyte

(Sculpture # 11) Php 595,000

The Popular Oblation by Napoleon Abueva,  the “Father of Modern     Philippine Sculpture” he was named a National Artist of Visual Arts in     Sculpting in 1976.  He is also known as a master of both academic     representational style and modern abstract. His mentor Guillermo     Tolentino who sculpted the Oblation statue at U.P. gave him the task of   replicating the statue for UP Los Banos   

To see more of this event and be informed of the upcoming happenings, sales, and more, please like  www.facebook.com/CenturyCityMall  

For more information about this art exhibit and to view other pieces, you may visit the Facebook page of  Galleria De las Islas

Century City Mall Exhibit: A Century of Philippine Art

Press Release: 

The evening of Sept 22 at Century City Mall was different than any regular Thursday night.  Everyone had the feel of excitement and curiosity on the masterpieces at the “ A Century of Philippine Art” exhibit.

The Opening Ceremony was hosted by the 2003 Ms. World 4th runner up, Mafae Yunon-Belasco.  The Opening Remarks were given by the Century City Mall GM, Joaquin Tamano, Jr. and Galeria De las Islas Owner, Robert Lane.

The Official Toast by the people behind the success of this Exhibit opening. Karl Mclean, CEO Superbrands Philippines, Ed Soler, Owner of Astra Gallery, Mark Shellshear, Gallery Director and Cherry Genato Event Exhibit Director.

The evening of social networking for people with interest in arts.  Fans, friends meet to enjoy what they hear, see, drink and eat at the opening.

The evening is combinations of great masterpieces with great stories to tell, great live music by Yupangco Music Academy which serenaded the guests, tasty food and drinks and ofcourse the Beautiful models on their filipiniana gowns by the Century Xten Designers, Miel Velayne, Kim Tui Laurel, Me-an Marqueda, Edsel Santiago, Patrick Lazol, Erika Gana, Chino Del Pilar, Jackie Bautista, Audrey Rose Albason and Con Cordeta.

The event was attended by special guests from the Makati Tourism, Online Radio stations, Bloggers, Newspaper Directors, Models and Beauty Queens, PBA Players and known names in the Corporate world.

The Exhibit will run until Oct 6 at the 4th level of Century City Mall from 11-8pm daily. The admission is free.  We encourage the public to visit the place.  No other Exhibit ever in the Philippines had curated a collection taken from 146yrs.  It is history that Century City Mall is presenting to its patron.

To see more of this event and be informed of the upcoming happenings, sales, and more, please like  www.facebook.com/CenturyCityMall  

For more information about this art exhibit and to view other pieces, you may visit the Facebook page of  Galleria De las Islas

Francis Kong Inspirational Speaking Engagement on Oct. 18, 2016

Be inspired and learn the secrets to success by attending the Francis King speaking engagement on Oct. 18, 2016 from 2 pm to 4 pm at the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Theater located at De Jesus Avenue inside Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City.

This opportunity to garner from the wisdom shared by Francis Kong, who is one of The Outstanding Filipino (TOFIL) award winners 2014 who is a broadcaster, columnist, book author, speaker, business owner and a consultant to many different companies who has gathered the following awards:

- The Anvil Award for Excellence for the staging of the Dr. John Maxwell Seminar Series. 
- The Gold Quill Award for Best Public Speech category given by the International Association Business Communicators
- The Dr. Jose Rizal Award for Excellence in the field of journalism. 
- The Communication and Leadership Award by Toastmasters International Philippines chapter|

Francis J. Kong is one of the most respected business speakers in the Philippines. Francis took up business while in college and graduated Magna Cum Laude. He holds an MA Degree with Trinity College and Bible Seminar at Newburgh Indiana. He completed the Summer Course on Apologetics and Philosophy held in Oxford University and completed the Managing Yourself and Leading Others seminar in Harvard University's Continuous Education Program. He is currently the president of Success Option Publishing Company and the director of Inspire Leadership Consultancy.

If you want to reap the benefits of the wisdom of Francis Kong who has gained tremendous popularity at social media sites because of his quotes such as:

“Manners do matter. Humor is very powerful and charming, but never the green kind because it cheapens and pollutes. Be careful with conversations because what is said and how it is expressed is a revelation and a public display of the speaker's character.”

“Good communication does not only involve what to say but when to say it. You may say the right thing but at a wrong time it will still come out wrong.”

"Do not live your life according to other people’s approval. If it is right, then do it.Not everyone has to like you. Do not hate them. Life is always a matter of taste and standards."

This event is a must-attend for anyone that believe their lives should be one of constant, never-ending improvement.

Manny O: Old World Wines

"Discovered the beauty of the emotional flavors of wine. I am magnetized by its sophistication, and not by its ability to intoxicate.” ~ Manny Osmeña

Manny O. with Ms. Anne Curtis with the limited Edition Sumiller 09 Magnum
Image courtesy of the Manny O Wines Facebook page

Image courtesy of the Manny O Wines Facebook page

When wine is offered to me, I do often say that I don't want to drink because I am so picky about the wines that I do drink - I do have to know the brand and my having a glass of wine also greatly depends on who is offering it as I trust those who are known as wine connoisseurs.

House wine can be good but that rarely happens. Going for a hit and miss by testing different wine brands while shopping might be a waste of good money. Many of us have purchased a bottle of wine and regretted doing so the moment the scent hits our nose, and might not even take more than a sip. Those kinds of wine are not even good enough to cook with.

When I went wine-tasting at the Manny O Wines booth during the Happy Ever After Wedding Fair
event at SMX Aura recently, I wanted to indulge with more wine but since I have a very strict drink limit as I was working, I could not. The reds are full bodied with the whispered scents and subtle taste of the special blends, so alluringly graceful to be sipped. There was a white wine that had the warmth of a higher alcohol content with the crisp clear and light sweetness of a morning breeze. The top of the line of Manny O is perfect for me, as I always say yes to the best of wines.

Manny O Wines is the choice for me that can assure you that what you are drinking is guaranteed satisfaction - in all aspects - from the scent that wafts into your nostrils, to the color, body, and the subtle tastes that make a wine rich with wonder. And, you'll discover that the most inexpensive wine of Manny O. is comparable to those that cost double and even triple the price with the unbeatable elegance of Old World wines. The Manny O Wines that you can choose from are as follows:

Bibulus– a Bordeaux-Cru Bourgeois from Medoc

Discipulus Syrah - red winefrom Languedoc France
Discipulus Blanc - white wine from Languedoc, France
Celebrus – a Blanquette de Limoux sparkling wine
Sumiller – a single varietal monastrell from Yecla, Spain
Agapitos Branco - white wine from Alentejo Portugal

Agapitos Rosé - a rosé from Alentejo, Portugal

Available at Rustan's, for more information about their agent/retailers, and the awards that have been won, please visit the Manny O Wines website.

NANKID My Kid's First Benz Promo Launch

With kids of Cat Arambulo-Antonio, Joy W. Sotto, Stephanie Kienle Gonzalez and other celebrity moms gracing the event, the fun-filled afternoon promo launch that was held last Sept. 15, 2016 at the Enderun Tent, McKinley Hills, Taguig, was a grand success.

The event had several highlights such as a virtual games that entailed posting a picture on Instagram during the event - but the one that took the show on the road was the chance the children to drive one of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Children’s Roadsters in the safe, inflatable race track. 

 

The NANKID My Kid's First Benz Promo Launch had culminated with the awarding of the winner of the awesome kiddie car. 

It was a learning experience for all the children that attended, as challenging questions were being asked on stage - and there was lots of prizes and overflowing healthy yogurt and those wonderful shakes for everyone to drink.

There was a certain giveaway that was a personalized plate that was made with stickers, and this I took home to my teen-age daughter, Allison who is a Nestlé Baby and has always been very energetic and quite intelligent. As she grew up, she gained recognition awards in school, and is now a young lady that studies, works as a English tutor, and does Muay Thai training for fitness.

When I gave her the personalized plate to create, she has a fun time, and my Nestlé Baby wanted to make this video to show how strong she has grown because I gave her the right formula brand.

Nan Kid Demo #nankidoptipro

A video posted by lpdominguez (@lpd111) on Sep 15, 2016 at 10:59am PDT

Is your child a Nestlé Baby, too?
Please like the NANKID Optipro Four page.

Give your child the ride of his life by winning his first luxurious supercar! NANKID® OPTIPRO® FOUR and NANKID® OPTIPRO® HW FOUR gives you a chance to win 1 out of 20 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadsters Electric Toy Car! The limited edition packs of NANKID® OPTIPRO® FOUR and NANKID® OPTIPRO® HW FOUR come with a special code inside. Simply send the code to 2600 and your child could be on his way to driving his very own Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster electric toy car. Visit www.NankidOptipro.com.ph for more information about NANKID® My Kid’s First Benz promo.

Give your child the ride of his life by winning his first luxurious supercar!

NANKID® OPTIPRO® FOUR and NANKID® OPTIPRO® HW FOUR gives you a chance to win 1 out of 20 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadsters Electric Toy Car!

 

For children, growing up means experiencing many exciting firsts like getting to know new playmates, tinkering with toys and gadgets or playing outdoor games. Preschool life is all about discovering a whole new world of fun!  And what can be more exhilarating for your kid than being able to drive a 2-door luxury roadster from Mercedes-Benz?

Give your kid his very first Mercedes-Benz Electric Toy Car – a child-sized, electric version of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster. It will surely make him squeal with delight!

His very first car will not only allow him to discover the joy of driving and being in control but also hone his coordination and gross-motor skills.

From September 15 until November 15, 2016, you get a chance to win one of these 20 luxury dream cars for your child. Just buy any of the limited edition pack of NANKID® OPTIPRO® FOUR and NANKID® OPTIPRO® HW FOUR.

Running on a 6-volt electric motor, the child-safe Mercedes-Benz Electric Toy car comes with a steel chassis, electric horn, genuine SLS AMG rear-view mirror, wheels and steering wheel. At a speed of 4 km/hour, this super car will transport your child to an amazing world of fun and learning!

Just like the advanced engineering technology that goes into every Mercedes-Benz roadster to ensure optimized performance, both NANKID® OPTIPRO® FOUR and NANKID® OPTIPRO® HW FOUR are products of the NESTLÉ Research Center’s advanced research and milk technology.

NANKID® is the only preschool milk with optimized protein, a high quality, lower quantity milk protein that supports age appropriate weight gain and optimal development. NESTLÉ’s exclusive and state of the art manufacturing technology make NANKID® OPTIPRO® FOUR and NANKID® OPTIPRO® HW FOUR the very first in their class.

“Throughout the years, both NESTLÉ and Mercedes-Benz have continuously invested in research and technology to provide consumers with the very first in class and state of the art products.

This 2016, NESTLÉ launches the first in class NANKID® My Kid’s First Benz promotion for parents who want their preschool children to get the very best of their exciting firsts!” says Jean Espino, Vice President for Nestle Premium Milks.

The limited edition packs of NANKID® OPTIPRO® FOUR and NANKID® OPTIPRO® HW FOUR come with a special code inside. Simply send the code to 2600 and your child could be on his way to driving his very own Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster electric toy car. Visit www.NankidOptipro.com.ph for more information about NANKID® My Kid’s First Benz promo.

Powdered milk drinks suited for healthy children above 3 years of age, NANKID® OPTIPRO® FOUR and NANKID® OPTIPRO® HW FOUR are formulated with optimized protein to ensure optimal weight advantage and optimal development advantage. NANKID® OPTIPRO® HW FOUR also contains partially hydrolyzed whey, clinically proven to reduce the risk of allergies.

Novuhair Supports Alopecia Areata Awareness in Celebrating Inner Strength

September marks the month-long commemoration of Alopecia Areata awareness worldwide. Alopecia areata is a condition when hair loss occur due to faults in the immune system attacking the hair follicles which results in partial or total loss of hair on the head and other parts of the body.

Leading this year’s celebration in the country is Alopecia Philippines, a group founded by singer and songwriter Abby Asistio in 2012. She has been championing the cause of empowering citizens with this condition. Abby is no stranger to alopecia, having been diagnosed with alopecia areata since she was four years old. Abby’s decision to come out in public with her condition was a major turning point in her life.

On September 2012, Abby decided to start an online campaign in time with Alopecia Awareness Month by inviting family and friends to pose with the double “A” (inverted “V”) sign using their fingers on the photo sharing site, Instagram. It quickly caught on and Abby was overwhelmed by the response from netizens, with over a thousand photo contributions to date.

This paved the way for the beginnings of Alopecia Philippines. It aims to raise awareness about alopecia and correct common misconceptions and perceptions about it, provide encouragement to people afflicted with it, and create an online support community for them.

Inspired by Abby’s honesty and courage, men and women, kids and teens from different walks of life began sharing their own stories and struggles living with alopecia. What started out as a group of ten is now more than 300 members strong and its Facebook page – Alopecia Areata Awareness, draws followers from all over the world. Novuhair has been supporting the cause for Alopecia Philippines through Abby Asistio.

Abby have been using the brand continuously since March 2013 and she has only praises to share using the product. Nature has provided a safe and effective answer to hair loss and scalp disorders.

Novuhair is the only topical scalp lotion in the market that has the highest concentration of natural ingredients, FDA-certified and ACD-compliant. Novuhair is a homegrown, proudly Philippine-made product that is globally competitive. Novuhair Topical Scalp Lotion, Shampoo and Conditioner are available in all Mercury Drug Stores and other leading drug stores nationwide.

For more information visit www.novuhair.com, like the brand’s official Facebook Page at Novuhair Official, Instagram: @NovuhairOfficial and follow it on Twitter at @NovuhairNatural. You may also call the Novuhair hotlines at 4136570 and 09228830575 and order online at Lazada and regaloservice.com.

UNO Event and Product Review: Health, Wealth, and Friends

An UNO member and me

Attending an UNO event won me friends, added to the wellness and helpful information my life - and the amazing power of how networking can make people earn made the UNO Product Fair held last August 27, 2016 at SMX Aura one that did make a difference, not just to me, but to my immediate family, and those who attended.

It was an excellent opportunity to explore the financial opportunity of networking thought that is not me, I do know of many who have made a lot of money from such ventures.

With UNO products, quality is the reason why it is easy to sell and invite members.

Pickled Plums taste testing area

Soap sampling

Blood testing

The place was filled with smiling, friendly people, nearly all carrying UNO eco-friendly bags and boxes of products. From reception, to the purchasing area, to the sampling booths for the pickled plums and the soap, and for the free blood test, all was organized. The atmosphere was very relaxed and even when I was leaving, I had people talking to me, asking when I started UNO as I also had the eco-friendly bag, and these turned out to be longer talks about how being with this networking company had positive effects in their lives. Most people were there in small groups and there were families too, no kids though, as it was a business event.

UNO Cappuccino Product Review

Per box contains 20 sachets

The primary ingredients are coffee cappuccino base which delivers that anti-oxidant powers and the perks of coffee, and it is delicious. The other two primary ingredients which are guyabano, know for it's cancer-fighting power, and moringa which is malunggay, that is considered as a superfood due to it's high nutrition profile.

This coffee is better for the health than an ordinary cup, as it provides additional nutritional elements. The taste of the guyabano and the malunggay cannot be discerned. My family enjoyed the cappuccino just like any other coffee, and it is good to know that is is healthy, making the difference in our daily coffee consumption. It makes one feel full and the satisfaction stems from the wellness that was drank, and the goodness of the liquid form has nearly immediate effects on the body, making the perky feeling of coffee more enhance.

The direct benefits of wellness was not felt due to the fact that I do not have the targeted health concerns such as cancer or nutritional imbalance and this product must be taken for a while to gain the results - but as a nutritional supplement and preventive measure, I will take UNO cappuccino, as the effects of such coffee means that I do have the daily additional intake.

UNO cappuccino may be drank hot or cold. It is easy to dissolve. The scent of coffee is not powerful, and it has a creamy, thick consistency. When adding ice, make sure to dissolve the power well first, in warm water, it will take time but in hot water, it is easy to do. Even rather diluted, if not following the exact measurements, it still taste good. One sachet can be divided in to two servings and like all coffee, the recommended intake should not exceed 3 cups a day.

Follow and like UNO to learn more and be part of the prosperity in health and wellness, and gain friends.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unolocalphilippines/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/UNOIntlCorp_PH 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UNOIntl.Official/

My eBook Insights: ReFresh: The Liquid Diet Guide

I wrote a book which was about how to go on a liquid diet. This ebook, entitled "ReFresh: The Liquid Diet Guide" is available on all online bookstores such as Amazon, Google Play store, and Kindle - and I think that I over-priced it so I don't have a lot of sales but I will just leave that ebook there as I plan to have it published by a offline bookstore.

Here's the Amazon link to my ebook https://www.amazon.com/ReFresh-Liquid-Cindy-P-Dominguez-ebook/dp/B00VGLVAVK

Since the heat is on here in the Philippines, I have been high on beverages, as in not "high" like taking drugs - but bringing up my liquid intake. 

There are a lot of beverages and my choices are typically for those that will make me feel full. Fresh fruit shakes are great. Coffee, especially the cold ones with whipped cream are wonderful but I don't indulge in those very often as the calorie intake is sky high. 

I burn calories easily as I have a fast metabolism, and I spur it even more by going on the edge of hunger. That is because when hungry, the body begins to tap into the fat in the cells, converting it into energy. 

When I feel hungry, I drink cold water to feel full. The cold water intake triggers a process, making the body work to make it feel warm, thus burning calories. 
\
I am high on beverages during these hot months, and I drink so much water that I surely exceed the recommended 8 glasses of water a day. I do not drink water to flush out toxins as I drink tea for that. Summer means fruit shakes and I should go for vegetable-based drinks like that of water with cucumbers, keeping in mind that the vegetable must be eaten as the fiber is vital too, as that isn't there just for decor or to "extract" the goodness. Today, I should go to the market to buy vegetables but then, I don't feel like leaving the house. So, I will make tea to detox and drink a lot of water to get "high on beverages". 

Choose your beverages wisely - especially if one has health concerns.

I Won a Food Blogger's Contest! Manong's Lechon Cebu Blogapalooza 2015

Winning isn't everything, it's just my thing.

Blogapalooza 2015 was a business to blogger event. It was held on Oct. 25 at One Esplanade which is near the famous Manila bay. The event had a lot of booths and one of them was Manong's Lechon Cebu. "Lechon" means roasted pig.

I was one of the first bloggers to arrive at the event. The reason why I arrived early was to make sure that I was in the front of the line for the food tasting of Manong's Lechon Cebu which was scheduled for 11 am. And, it was a good thing that I arrived early as there was so mush activities like games. My youngest daughter was with me, and we won a few prizes that day.

Before the stated time, I stood in line waiting for the sample as Cebu Lechon is one of my favorite food. And, while waiting in line, I was witness to the expert chopping procedure of a whole pig. The cleaving was precise and there were no bits and pieces flinging, and it was fast process. The lechon was divided into 3, and then to large portions, then to bite sizes, then it would be topped with the correct ratio of the crispy skin.

As I knew there was a contest, I was studying all the factors that should be written about. A few days after the event, the owner of Manong's Cebu Lechon upon my request, sent me the mechanics. I kept on thinking of what to write and how to make a winning product review, so it took me a while to finish the post - and for a while means days!

I had written the first draft but I wasn't happy with it. What I wrote sounded boring. Then, it dawned on me, that the reason why my family and I love lechon was because of many factors, aside from the fact that it is a festive dish. So I deleted the draft, place detailed food descriptions, and then started a mission, that hopefully can make a change for our country - as the National Food right now is called "Adobo" which does not have a standardized recipe - and it should be "Lechon".

To my delight, it was recently announced that my blog post entry was one of the two that won a lechon de leche (roasted suckling pig).

Lechon de leche

I would like to thank Blogapalooza 2015 organizers and Roland Panares, owner of Manong's Lechon Cebu.
It is an honor to be chosen as the winner of this food blogging contest.
I would also like to request that a movement be started to change the National Food of the Philippines to be lechon as it does identify our culture and even our sharing, hospitable nature, and festivities.

Behrouz Persian Cuisine: Magnificently Healthy

We got to meet the owner who was so kind as to give us complimentary hummus with beef and so up with my hand to order a few of must-have, thinly rolled, newly-cooked pita bread that is lovingly kept warm in a napkin blanket. Tearing off a piece to use to scoop out a mouthful of hummus which is made from chickpeas and olive oil, provided an incredible taste and texture sensation. To order the hummus with pita bread is already filling but since my Maxi and I have tummies that can deal with unli eating, tackling the other dishes was for good eats. The beef kebabs had the depth of flavor that comes with a blend of spices and it was not charbroiled to carcenogenic. Soft, tasty, filling kebabs make the perfect meal with basmati rice. The basmati rice won my heart. The elongated, long grains of rice, that curve slightly to taper the tips of both ends of the grain, how these grains lie in the pillow puff state separate, and how a dab of butter can hold these together, enhancing the flavor of the one of the healthiest kinds of rice to consume as it contains no sugar. The basmati rice may be eaten without butter, as it has that natural grain flavor with a texture that makes it so different from the cooked rice that us Filipinos are accustomed to. Basmati rice is lightly aromatic, as the scent may be detected when it is served smoking hot at Behrouz.

The next time I went to Behrouz BF was the day after the birthday of my daughter, Maxi Quema. We had planned to go to an Italian restaurant the day before to celebrate her special day but knowing that that place was costly and we still wanted to go shopping after a late lunch, so budget-wise, for something new to eat and for her to be able to try the perfectly grilled, succulent tomatoes, we went to Behrouz.  

Rich Persian cuisine is made affordable by Behrouz. This is one of the few restaurants that provide the healthy food choices with magnificence that makes one think about the wonders of Persia, and enjoy it with affordable prices.

 

Behrouz Persian Cuisine Food: Beginner's Exploration

Ordering exactly the same dishes twice when I just went to the BF Behrouz branch twice is to be noted as the food items that I have tried have become trigger foods that make me desire to have the same meal again and again.

The first time that I went to BF Behrouz was upon invite after midnight, after we had a few drinks with our Wednesday group. The friend that was with me was a consultant, who noted that the menu at this branch had a cover, and I could see how all things in the restaurant was being assessed, such as the number of tables and chairs and the pricing on the menu, comparing it with the other Behrouz branch. Since I have only eaten at Behrouz at Metrowalk once, ordering the ox brain and the hummus with pita bread, I willingly allowed my friend to decide what to order - and it was basmati rice, grilled tomatoes, and beef kebabs. I could not eat a whole order of rice, so it was just half an order with a whole dab of butter.

Behrouz BF is now one of my favorite places to dine at as it provides healthy grilled food and basmati rice that has been cooked in the traditional Persian manner to perfection. Behrouz has the edge among other restaurants that provide the same cuisines as with the dishes that I have tried, the prices are affordable, such as that for the basmati rice which has the same price as ordinary rice in some other restaurants.

I am excited to go back to dine at this resto to try their other dishes that I saw in the Behrouz Facebook page.

Behrouz Persian Cuisine is located at 226 Aguirre Avenue, BF Homes Paranaque. The other branches are at 63 Scout Tobias St. Timog, Quezon City; at the ground floor, right front part of Metrowalk, Meralco Ave, Pasig City; at Wilson St. San Juan, and at Santana Grove, Sucat, Paranaque.