Eat Well. Travel Often

Jul 13, 2017

iflix Premieres The Bride of Habaek, express from Korea [full_width]

Jexx Hinggo 4:52 PM lifestyle , 0 Comments

To all K-Drama addicts out there, iflix is thrilled to announce that The Bride of Habaek is now available for streaming! New episodes will be available weekly every Thursday and Friday on iflix, within 24 hours of their television broadcast in Korea.

The Bride of Habaek is a South Korean television drama spin-off of the widely popular 2006 comic book series, Bride of the Water God by Yoon Mi-kyung. Directed by Kim Byung Soo and starring Korean heartthrobs Nam Joo-Hyuk, Shin Sae-Kyeong, Gong Myung and Krystal, the fantasy drama follows an unlikely romance between a human and a supernatural water god. Habaek (Nam Joo-Hyuk) descends down to Earth to meet his human bride, So-Ah (Shin Sae Kyeong) - a neuropsychiatrist who sacrifices herself as a bride for the sake of her village. Set in modern Seoul, the highly anticipated K-drama reimagines fantasy elements from the original manhwa.

The Bride of Habaek joins iflix’s extensive library of popular and highly-acclaimed Korean drama, including Secret Garden, Goblin, The Legend of the Blue Sea, Scent of a Woman, Princess Hours, Prince Hours and many more, making iflix the premiere destination for the best of Korean entertainment.

Now, K-drama fans can stay up to date with the latest K-drama craze, with new episodes uploaded on iflix weekly. Thanks iflix for bringing only the best and most highly anticipated shows for your subscribers!

For new subscribers, iflix offers a complimentary one-month trial with full access to its service, features and content. Go to www.iflix.com, or download the app from the Google Play or Apple App Store to register.

Jul 12, 2017

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf's New Mexican Chocolate beverages

Jexx Hinggo 11:12 PM food , 0 Comments

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is giving us a whole new chocolate experience with their newest selection of Mexican Chocolate beverages!

Experience a familiar warmth in the rich goodness of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®’s Mexican Hot Chocolate (Small, Php 150; Regular, Php 165; Large Php 180), or enjoy it with premium espresso as Mexican Chocolate Latte (Small, Php 150; Regular, Php 165; Large Php 180). But for a true fiesta of flavors and textures, have it prepared in the way it was first created by the brand—as a Mexican Chocolate Ice Blended® beverage (Regular, Php 165; Large, Php 180).

These new drinks will be officially available at all The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® stores nationwide the following day on July 10, 2017.

For more information, LIKE The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® (Philippines) on Facebook, FOLLOW @CBTLPH @BREWPH on Instagram and Twitter, and SUBSCRIBE to brewyourbestyear.com. Indicated prices may vary in airport locations.

Jun 6, 2017

Cool down with the newest treats from Starbucks

Jexx Hinggo 3:36 PM food , starbucks 0 Comments

Are you stressed from work today? Let's take a break from the hassles of daily life and cool down at the nearest Starbucks store with their new Starbucks Frapuccino® flavors. Fall in love with their classic favorites that come with a new twist!

Starbucks introduces Banana Split Mocha Frappuccino® and Irish Cream Coffee Pudding Frappuccino®. Both flavors will be available starting June 6, 2017.

The Banana Split Mocha Frappuccino® is a rich mixture of Mocha Frappuccino® blended with banana puree which is then layered on top of strawberry whipped cream. This concoction is then finished with regular whipped cream, a drizzle of rich chocolate, and crunchy waffle cone pieces.

Meanwhile, coffee aficionados will surely be pleased with the new Irish Cream Coffee Pudding Frappuccino®, handcrafted with Starbucks signature Coffee Frappuccino® poured on top of creamy coffee pudding and then made even more delectable with espresso whipped cream and Turkish ground coffee sprinkles.

Coffee connoisseurs who are on a constant search for rare one-lot coffee will undoubtedly enjoy Starbucks Reserve® Rwanda Musasa and Starbucks Reserve® Nicaragua Maracaturra. But for those who are looking for the perfect cold brew experience at home, Starbucks has also released its Cold Brew Pitcher Packs. This is a perfect blend of Latin American and African beans that are roasted to bring out their rich and dense flavor when brewed cold. Its flavor is balanced, smooth, and rich with subtle sweet chocolatey notes. To brew a perfect pitcher, simply steep the pitcher packs in your refrigerator overnight.

Starbucks also introduces their newest food choices that are perfect with the new Frappuccino® flavors.

The new Lime Torte Cake is a symphony of flavors and texture with its sweet and tangy flavor partnered with crunchy and crumbly cake.

For those looking for traditional Filipino flavors, the Mango Crunch Cake will surely delight you with smooth and creamy mousse with Philippine mangoes layered with crumbly and buttery graham and crunchy white almond.

Chocolate lovers will surely fall for the Chocolate Marshmallow Cake, a moist chocolate layer cake with smooth and creamy chocolate truffle and then frosted with marshmallow icing.

Another perfect complement to your coffee is the Whole Wheat Bagel made with linseeds, rye and soy grits, corn semolina, and oats. A more savory option is also available with the Bagel Bites filled with Cream Cheese, the mini herbed bagels are generously stuffed with cream cheese that will surely satisfy you with every bite.

Starbucks is also introducing three new designs for its Starbucks Cards. The three cards are the Chill Mini Card, Iced Coffee Card, and the Father's Day Card.

The Chill Mini Card and the Father's Day Card are available for a minimum activation fee of ₱500.

The Father's Day Card also comes with a free greeting card making it the perfect gift for your Dad on his special day.

Meanwhile, the Iced Coffee Card is available for a minimum activation fee of ₱1,000.

Visit the nearest Starbucks store to experience these new treats and log on to http://www.starbucks.ph/ for more information.

Thank you for dropping by and have a great day!

------------------------------
About Starbucks Philippines
December 4, 1997, the Philippines had its first taste of the Starbucks Experience with its very first branch at the 6750 Ayala Building in Makati City. Starbucks has since won the hearts of the Filipinos. The opening of the 6750 Ayala store marked an important milestone in our history – the Philippines became the third market to open outside North America. The tradition of warm hospitality, constant need for connection, and love for coffee – these are the qualities that make Starbucks Coffee and the Filipino people a great culture fit.

To share in the experience, please visit us in our stores or online at www.starbucks.ph

About Starbucks
Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting high-quality Arabica coffee. Today, with stores around the globe, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our guiding principles, we bring the unique Starbucks Experience to life for every customer through every cup. To share in the experience, please visit us in our stores or online at www.starbucks.com

May 9, 2017

McDonald’s Shake Shake Fries is back

Jexx Hinggo 4:27 PM food , 0 Comments

It's back and we can't just stop screaming! The McDonald's Shake Shake Fries is made even more exciting with new flavors that we can enjoy our way. Starting May 2, you can order your flavorful snack at your nearest McDonald's store.

But there’s more—McDonald’s introduces two new delicious Shake Shake Fries flavors: Creamy Truffle and Cheddar & Sour Cream. Creamy Truffle is a rich and savory truffle flavor balanced with a hint of creamy cheese and chives that will keep you coming back for more. If you’re looking for a tasty creamy cheddar flavor blended with a light sour cream twist, then Cheddar & Sour Cream is the way to go! The Shake Shake Fries is also available in the classic BBQ flavor that has just the right spice.

Get movin’ and shakin’ when you try out all three (3) exciting Shake Shake Fries flavors that are available for a limited time only! Shake Shake Fries comes free for every medium or large meal with Fries and drink. You can also pair it with a McFloat or Creamy McFreeze for a fun snack time experience!

Add flavor to your day with McDonald’s Shake Shake Fries when you dine in any time at McDonald’s restaurants nationwide. You can also enjoy it via Drive-Thru or McDelivery by dialing 86-2-36, visiting www.mcdelivery.com.ph, or using the McDo PH app.

Invite your friends and loved ones to shake up their day with the McDonald’s Shake Shake Fries! Share your photos on Facebook, facebook.com/McDo.ph or tag @McDo_PH on Twitter or Instagram.

Thanks for dropping by and have a great and flavorful day! - Jexx