Aside from the usual lectures, note-taking classes, working in a kitchen laboratory and the like, the Academy for international Culinary Arts has fused Restaurant Simulation as one of its most challenging activities or evaluation tests for its culinary students that would not just give a heap of knowledge on practical applications but an activity that enhances the students’ quick response to situations such as effective trouble shooting in the kitchen and the like.

What can you expect in a Restaurant Simulation?

How light can you get?

It is echoed almost everywhere! Eating healthy is as in as your Rockstar's fashion statement.

 Everybody's turning their back on unhealthy fatty meat nowadays as getting that sexy fit shape has found its place in one of the top priorities  in that TO DO list of many men and women, regardless of age!  In fact, Filipinos have evolved to be more health conscious these days thanks to the empowered health and nutritional awareness campaigns of private and government institutions as a response to the increasing statistics of death cases due to heart, liver and kidney failures especially amongst the younger Filipino generation.

With this, consumer health companies have likewise made an effort to support many Filipinos' goal of changing their lifestyle starting with the food they eat!

What's NEW then?

Recently, Magnolia Chicken Lite was launched in SM Southmall, Las Pinas City.  Many men and ladies, especially moms attended the said event that featured seminar/talks on health, nutrition, healthy food preparation, and lifestyle food safety tips; wellness booths that offer consultation on body and weight concerns, free taste samples, booth activities such as games and photo booths and an on stage cooking demo that were engaging all in one jam-packed deLiteful Day. 

Magnolia Chicken Lite offers the newest way to enjoy eating healthy delicious meal (with same pleasure) minus getting all that bad fats ruining your system!

Chicken Lite gives you the same freshness, tenderness along with that juicy-treat with lesser fat content for a healthier chicken option.  

Chicken meat is a very good source of protein however due to the fats also found on chicken skin, Magnolia made a step further to make leaner and healthier meat available in the market.  One that is easy to prepare and with low saturated fats.  Skinless chicken, breaded, fillet, ground, strips, marinated, chicken breast---name it, you can easily assign your recipes for a week with Magnolia Chicken Lite each day.

Plus, because it is easy to prepare, moms can have more time with their family.  Also ideal for students and yuppies who live in dormitories and condos. Since Magnolia Chicken Lite is easy to cook, they won't have to worry about buying food prepared outside.  Safe and healthy chicken prepared in your own home gives you the best treat!

San Miguel Corporation never fails to strengthen its foothold in the market as the company knows just how to take care of its consumers as well.  A trusted company that carries various popular and quality brands that please many Filipinos throughout the years, the company's latest product Magnolia Chicken LITE did not fail to attract many consumers since it has just become an instant favorite amongst health conscious people.

 

I was surprised that these moms and kids actually took time and effort to sit through, participate and listen attentively to the series of seminar sessions conducted by Ms. Llena Tan-Arcenas, RND, MSN, RA (of San Miguel Corporation). It's a good thing that such opportunity is given to these moms to update themselves with newest healthy products and help them widen their bank of  how-to's of preparng healthy food for their families.  


Hosted by Ms.Angel Aquino, Magnolia Chicken Deliteful Day was a success. I learned a lot about food preparation and better eating habits such as:
1. Lean protein is healthier.
2.Include milk and milk products in your daily meals.
Choose a diet low in fat and cholesterol.
3.Add plenty of vegetable, fruits and grain products.
4. Use sugar, oil and table condiments in moderation.
5.Read food labels when buying.
6.Don't go for Upsize (soft drinks and fries, especially!)
7.Skip croissants.
8. mind your cooking method.
9.choose Loin and Round chicken cuts.
10.use breast instead of thigh and legs.
11.Drain excess fat on paper towel.
12. Use herbs and citrus.
13. Avoid DERB canned goods (dent, expired, rusting and bulging).

The list goes on and on, but there, those are the most important ones.  I'm sure you can share your own tips learned from your moms on how to keep your food choices healthy and clean.

Magnolia Chicken Lite is available in all SM supermarket, hypermarket stores.

Check them out and try it at home.

And just like that, Palawan had me wanting her so bad.

It was just last week when I explored Palawan Philippines with my family.  After so many years, a family get-away finally transpired---the Iletos and the Macaraegs (my dad's sister and her family from California) enjoyed a four day trip in such a beautiful place as Palawan.

In fact until now, I am so confused on what to write about this trip, I just felt there are so many things that are worthy of sharing that I really do not know where to start.  Do i post pictures? Do i discuss the place? My personal experience with my son? Write a travelogue perhaps? Really this has made me thinking for days that only NOW I sit down and write down my thoughts.  

Perhaps to sum up my experience, I felt like I was a "lakatsera sa Palawan" for a time.  From beaches and river to restaurants and churches, to wet and dry market tours, I can say that I have conquered Palawan pretty well:)

I know very well that Palawan is too famous already that every Juan knows about the wonders of nature you can find there.  So, I will not write about that.  Perhaps I just want to share some points I learned about Palawan and why it became so memorable to me:

First: It's our first travel destination! Me and my little bieny!  I enjoyed him so well from our flight going to PPC and then our adventures in the city and then back in Manila. My son's smile is priceless.  I know he learned a lot from our trip!

Second: I learned that Palawan is the safest place in the Philippines when it comes to natural threats due to erosion. earthquakes and the like. Palawan has no fault line, therefore no quakes can rattle this place.  I'm actually considering buying a lot here where I can build my dream house!

Third: People are very hospitable, kind and soft-toned.  I think they will make great neighbors! hehe.

Fourth: Of course I love the beaches!  I love the salty air! I love the beautiful rock formations, the place is just jam+packed with many wonderful things to see!

Fifth: Tourism is good, I don't think there is a dull business operating in this place. I would consider opening a travel agency, or a hotel or a canteen of some sort!

So there!  If you haven't gone to Palawan, it's about time to think about saving some of that allowance for this heaven!  

Id definitely go back to this place.  El Nido and Coron will surely rock my world.:)

Travel with your loved ones. Explore Palawan. Explore Philippines:)