Jack Daniel's Unique Christmas Tree

Jack Daniel's, the number 1 selling whisky in the world, lighted Jack Daniel's Unique Christmas Tree last Friday, November 23 at C1 Park, 5th Avenue, Bonifacio High Street, BGC, Taguig City.

Along with the tree lighting, they also celebrate the Christmas season with the grand opening of the Bar No. 7 mobile bar where guests and friends chilled.

The Bar No. 7 and Christmas Barrel Tree will be available and displayed until January 6, 2019.

2018 MOA Grand Festival of Lights Parade

It was a Magical night as I've witnessed the 2018 MOA Grand Festival of Lights Parade on it’s 10th Year!

Santa and his MOA Magical Friends were all present as SM Mall of Asia once again brings the most awaited Grand Festival of Lights Parade today with different Christmas floats, characters dancing and a spectacular fireworks display at Seaside Boulevard.

 

If you missed the it, don't fret because The SM MOA Grand Festival of Lights is still happening on Dec 1, 8, 15, 22 and 25, 2018.

Maya Happy Mug

As a bonafide person with a sweet tooth, I enjoyed today's event at The Maya Kitchen Culinary Center where we got to try Maya's newest product - Maya Happy Mug

Maya Happy Mugs is a versatile mixes that come in single servings and are ready to mix: just microwave for 2 minutes and voila, you get a warm and tasty cake that's so easy to make!

 

Maya Happy Mug is available in Chocolate and Caramel.  It comes with its own delectable sauces that will surely satisfy one's craving for cakes. What's best about Maya Happy Mugs is that you can even add other toppings like nuts and fruits. It's an easy and hassle-free way to make a quick treat for the whole family.

  

Chef Carla Asence was also present at the event to teach a fun and easy Christmas breakfast, Maya Hotcake Art using Maya Original Fluffy n' Tasty Hotcake Mix and Maya Complete Quick N' Easy Hotcake Mix.

For more fun ideas on making hotcake art, follow Maya Hotcakes on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Mayahotcake and on Instagram at @mayahotcakesandmore.

The Maya Kitchen Culinary Center

8F Liberty Building, 835 A. Arnaiz Avenue (Pasay Road), Makati City

8921185 or 892-5011 local 108 or +63929 679 6102.

California Pizza Kitchen 20th Anniversary

California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) Philippines celebrated its 20th anniversary by bringing back six trademark pizzas, namely, Roast Duck Pizza, Tuna Melt Pizza, Wild Mushroom Pizza, Cheese Burger Pizza, Mango Tandoori Pizza, Rustica Crispy Thin Crust Pizza.

To make CPK's successful 20th year the business, they're adding 14 varieties of dishes, The new menu offers 14 new dishes that comprise five pizzas, two pastas, two salads, three varieties of rice, and two desserts.

The five new pizzas are Spicy Chorizo Pizza, White Clam Pizza, Chicken Fajita Pizza, Tricolore crispy thin crust pizza, and the Tropicale Quorn Regular Hand-Tossed Pizza, while the two new kinds of pasta are the Chicken Tequila Fettucine and Cajun-spiced Jambalaya pasta.

Two new salads are California Harvest Salad, and the Golden Pear Salad, while the three foreign-flavored rice are Thai Calamari Rice, Salisbury Steak Rice, and the Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp Rice.

The two new desserts are Banoffee Pie and the Nutella Cheesecake.  

 

 

The new menu is only available at Philippine CPK branches and will be available to the public starting Nov. 26 or the first week of December.  CPK plans to make the new menu available until May or June next year, with the most popular dish that can capture the public's taste remaining, 

according to CPK Marketing Manager Bob Vallar.

Help on The road with Motolite RES-Q App

Most of my concern about driving and car trouble is for my wife. I can troubleshoot and change tires and battery any time. It's a different story when Joy is out on her own. 

I'm happy to have attended Motolite's event last night, Motolite RES-Q App. Thanks to John and Philip for the invite!

I have been a loyal Motolite user since I was 16 years old. That's 38 years in the making! Motolite is the undisputed leader in automotive, motorcycle, and industrial batteries. It is also one of the few Filipino nanufacturing companies ranked number one in the automotive battery segment in foreign markets like Ausyralia and Malaysia.

Motolite RES-Q app is Motolite's way of giving husband's like me the peace of mind when it comes to car troubles like overheating and running out of battery. 

With just a few clicks, help is on the way via. RES-Q App that even allows you to see the profile of the RES-Q rider coming to help you and or your love ones having car problems. Tracking is easy, easy as 1-2-3 becauseit is in real time. Customers can even rate RES-Q rider based on the services rendered. 

If you have a Motolite battery installed in your vehicle, the RES-Q service will be free of charge. 

RES-Q app is FREE to download from the App Store and Google Play.

House of Shang Holiday Collection

I did not have a good spot to take great shots at the recently concluded House of Shang Holiday Collection  so I am borrowing my wife's, Joy of Occasions of Joy's Vlog. Of course this is with her permission.

Dreamagination and ChristmaSMoments at SM Megamal

It was a delightful sight as unicorns, rainbows and candy-colored dreams unfold at SM Megamall with lots of magical and dreamy moments enjoyed by shoppers, guests and media held at the Mega Fashion Hall.  

The event was hosted by Tim Yap and Karla Aguas as the mall unveiled its 45-foot Christmas centerpiece, adorned with candy-colored jewels, rainbows, and iconic unicorn and toy soldier dolls. 

SM Megamall welcomed the holidays with whimsical performances by local and international acrobats, such as the Twin Ballerinas Annika and Tisha; Eric Aranas as Toy Soldier and parkour stunts by members of Ninja Academy as Elf Jumpers; the awe-inspiring acts by global Vertical and Trapeze Dancers; and spiral pole and rope dancer Kristel De Catalina of Pilipinas Got Talent season 6.

“Every year we challenge ourselves to come up with a theme that surpasses the grandness of the previous year. We are very excited with this holiday season because we know our customers would love this year’s colorful and magical theme,” said Christian Mathay, SM Supermalls Assistant Vice President for Mall Operations.

More exciting events await shoppers exclusively at SM Megamall this season! Mallgoers are invited to visit the DC Justice League Christmas Capers for a chance to play fun, interactive games. You can grab latest Justice League merchandise at DC pop up stores at The Event Center, Mega A and The SM Store, Mega B at the Event Center from November 16 to January 14, 2019. For more dreamy and magical #ChristmaSMoments, visit SM Megamall with your family and friends for #MegaChristmas2018 holiday spectacle.