Quite few stars in the show business have reached their silver anniversary at a younger age and Aiza Seguerra is one of them.   Who would not know this child star who've made everyone laughed way back in the 80's.  She has shared with us 25 years of musical and artistic craftsmanship.

She's been the love of every family as her young career bloom as Vic Sotto’s daughter in Okey Ka Fairy Ko and made more than thirty movies.  This former child star has blossomed into one of the country’s most respected acoustic singer-songwriters and guitarist with hits such as Pagdating ng Panahon and Akala Mo.


It was really an amazing experience meeting her in person.  It was a fun conversation with her during the bloggers event.  Here's a simple memento that I was able to meet her in person.
  

Aiza wishes to share her gratitude for her silver milestone with BENTE SINGKO: Aiza Seguerra Anniversary Concert on September 28 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, a production from MediaNation, Blackbird Music Creations and That’s Ntertainment Productions.

To celebrate Aiza’s stellar career, Tito, Vic and Joey, “Mr. Pure Energy” Gary Valenciano and “Concert King” Martin Nievera will join the silver anniversary concert as the major acts. Their enduring ballads will fill the coliseum with energy and passion.


Aiza’s role as mentor in the show Protégé :The Battle for the Big Break has led to the development of the grand winner Krizza Neri who will join the night as a Special Guest. The Company will serenade the night with hits such as Pakisabi na Lang, a song Aiza has also popularized in radio stations.

Fellow ASAP Sessionistas Juris, Richard Poon, Princess and Nyoy Volante, will also join Aiza for this big night. Gloc 9, Bayang Barrios and Cooky Chua of Color It Red will complete the night with their own distinct brand of music.

The ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra will provide musical depth to the evening under the guidance of accomplished conductor Gerard Salonga. Mike Villegas and Ria Osorio will be the musical directors.


ABS-CBN and MYX are the media partners for BENTE SINGKO: Aiza Seguerra Anniversary Concert. Reservations can now be made for the ticket prices below. Call 234 2117.

VIP P3,000
Patron P2,500
Lower Box P2,000
Upper Box A P750
Upper Box B P400
General Admission P300

A bee in a Mandarin suit is what represents this restaurant.  An authentic Chinese cuisine that goes a long story before it had it's way in a portion of a lot in Don Antonio area along Commonwealth Avenue.   From the name of its owner Mrs. Ang Ong King Bee the name of the restaurant came about.  It was August 17, 2001 when the first King Bee Chinese Restaurant was established in Brgy. Manggahan, General Trias, province of Cavite.  A family business that have grown not only in the provinces of Cavite and Laguna but also in Rizal and NCR.  Having seven (7) branches makes King Bee compete with its predecessors.

King Bee Chinese Food offers a wide array of authentic Chinese recipes which was brought by their hired Internationally known Chefs from Hong Kong.   A line up of dimsums, roast specialties, noodles soups, and other main courses cooked in an authentic way. 




We all know Chinese Restaurants vary in designs and concepts but still have the main theme of Chinese craftsmanship and culture but what makes King Bee known was their authentic food preparation and presentation.  It was something that had made me dropped my jaw.

Last August 24, 2012, I was part of the Food Event that was held in King Bee Chinese Restaurant Commonwealth Avenue Branch.  Welcomed warmly by their receptionist.  Since it was rainy that time, the relaxing feeling of the the place adds up with the weather.

Of course in every event there's always a part of introduction and a presentation where they introduced the who is King Bee and what is about them that will for sure make people come back again.

Since it's a food event these are what King Bee Chinese Restaurant served.


Winter Melon Soup with a great presentation and an enticing look.   I can say that just the look makes me even more hungrier and besides since its raining soup a best way to warm the body.   The winter melon cut open with shrimps surrounding the opening and the soup was placed inside of it.  A mixture of mushrooms, shrimps, and bits of bacon.



The Dimsum Platter was composed of Chicken Feet, Pork Siomai, and Birds Eye Siomai.   A combination of dimsums in a platter, yummy and enticing.


The House Specialty Roast Chicken a tasty and good roast chicken.  I'm sure my kids will love this.



Sliced Beef with Broccoli Flower is flavorful enough with its sauce, bite size cut of a tender beef that compliment the crunchy Broccoli Flower.


Sauteed Crystal Prawn Balls with Cashew Nuts in Taro Nest a uniquely designed  Taro Nest created and fried like a bowl to become a basin for the Sauteed Crystal Prawn Balls which  is a mixture of Prawns and Cashew Nuts.


King Fish in Thai Sauce imagine the taste of cherry, sliced mangoes, and the Thai sauce with the crisp taste of the King Fish.  It's like an explosion of flavors and tastes.  It's a very nice plating.


Of course the Yang Chow Fried Rice who would not want to have this during the meal.  It is the usual mixture of rice, shrimp, egg and some veggies fried together.


I think most of the bloggers do share the same thoughts about this Chinese Pastries, the creamy mango flavored pastry won our hearts and we were hoping to order a box of it but was disappointed because it's not yet officially out and this pastry was first launched to us bloggers.  So we were the judge about it and I say two thumbs up about it.  So, I'll be waiting for its official dish name.


As I thought we over already, a giant Mixed Fruits Platter designed in a very unique manner came out.  Fruits are great especially in digestions.  Since we had much we really need to digest everything that we have consumed. 

They really have a wide array of choices that can cater different classes of people from A to C.  This makes  their dishes and menus affordable for everyone.




Right now the company has seven (7) branches in the provinces and in the metro that cater to customers who longs for Chinese cuisines, namely Newhall Commercial Center (Main branch) in Barangay Mangahan, General Trias, Cavite; Bacao Branch in Bacao, General Trias, Cavite; Marcos Highway Branch in Antipolo City; Sta. Rosa Branch in Don Jose, Sta. Rosa City, Laguna; E. Rodriguez Branch in E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue, New Manila, Quezon City; Daang Hari Branch in Daang Hari Road Brgy. Almanza Dos, Las Piñas City; and the newest branch the Commonwealth Avenue Branch located in Don Antonio, Commonwealth Ave., Quezon City.

A typical Chinese Restaurant that shows the most prominent color which is the red, with different Chinese characters and designs.  Relaxing aura of the place and of course don't forget the usual Chinese music being played in a centralized audio player.   Accessible comfort rooms and wash area.


Aside from the dining area they also have function rooms for different occasions.  The Commonwealth Ave Branch can accommodate customers of up to 400 including the second floor.  Over all the experience with King Bee Chinese Restaurant was two thumbs up the only thing was they don't have wifi.  Perhaps this could be made available soon.

Unfortunately their website is currently down for updating to give more updated menus and other services to offer but they people can visit their Facebook Fan Page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/King-Bee-Chinese-Food/117869731582292?ref=ts to know what's new and upcoming.

For those music lovers who have watched and followed Krizza Neri’s journey in Protégé I’m sure they will also follow her as she launched her first self-titled album which was attended by bloggers.   I'm very fortunate enough to witness this very first about Krizza Neri. I think this is also her first encounter with us, bloggers.  I'm sure we will be expecting more from her.  Here's the details about her album and who helped her in producing this album.  

The Protege and the mentor finally released the highly-anticipated self-titled album, Krizza. "Krizza" features most requested songs from Protege and OPM originals composed by the music icons of today. The carrier single, "Ba't Di Ko Ba Nasabi" is the original soundtrack from GMA-7's The Good Daughter. The album has 10 tracks with 2 OPM remakes showing the soulful, edgy and R&B distinct voice of Krizza Neri at her best.


Grand Winner Mentor, Actress and SInger-Songwriter Aiza Seguerra produced the album under her own labe Blackbird Music and contributed two original tracks, "Kung Malalaman Mo" and "Look My Way". "I am extremely happy also that some of the songs from Protege most requested by viewers are included in the album", say Aiza.

The mentor shares a song of longing with guitar-accompaniment with "Look My Way" with lyrics from Joel Trinidad creating a beautiful romantic pop-soulful tune. Singer-Composer Nyoy Volante ("No More You and Me") and Laarni Matta Macaraeg ("Dahil Sa'Yo") completes the romance and inspiration with songs that move and uplift any mood of any day, Jude Thaddeus Gitamondoc conributed preppy youthful songs "French Fries and Coke" and "Don't Be  Too Much", that suits the 16-year old protege Krizza Neri many of the teens anticipate to relate and sing-along with.


The sweet and soulful Cagayan de Oro native will be celebrating her birthday on June 28 and find its fitting that her 1dt Showbiz birthday Celebration is the release of her debut album. Still in disbelief, Krizza finds herself humbled and extremely excited to have been given an original composition of Mentor Music Maestro Ryan Cayabyab ("Kung Malalaman Mo") who share the Protege winning experience. A song that most people would like to express, "Kung Malalaman Mo" is a song of hidden and unconditional love with varying tempo and melody to lift your spirits.


Memorable songs from Protege are also included; "Narda" (originally sung by Kamikaze band) and the powerful medley of standard pop birit we've seen Krizza Neri sung, "If i could?WInd Beneath My Wings" and "Could Have Been". Finally, the Mentor, Singer-Songwriter, Music Icon Ogie Alcasid shares his original song, "Bakit Ka Lumayo" completing the powerful melody of love in the album. Krizza is distributed under Universal recors.


Under GMA Artists Center, Krizza Neri appears regularly on Party P every sunday. She will also be on other GMA shows, bars and several radio stations to promote the album. Watch Krizza sing the remarkable songs from the album in Startal, Eat Bulaga, Showbiz Central, Bubble Gang, Idol sa KUsina, Master SHowman, Wish Ko Lang, Follow that Star, Unang Hirit and PAre & Pare.


CD Track List"
1. Look MY way
2. No More You and Me
3. Dahil Sa Iyo
4. French Fries and Coke
5. Don't Be Too Much
6. Kung Malalaman Mo
7. Narda
8. If I Could/WInd Beneath My Wings
9. COuld HAve Been
10 Bakit Ka Lumayo
 Bonus Tack: Ba't Di Ko Nasabi





    

Hi readers!  Here I am again giving you an update about sales and discounts in the Metro!

There will be a 3 Day Sale at SM City Manila this August 31, September 1,  and September 2, 2012 a good way to start the "BER" months.  Get good discounts and sales!


I think the following stores are already in SM City Manila so better check them out for some discounts and sales.   The stores are Team Manila, Candie’s, Hairless, Expressions, Tubby, Precious Pages, Nature’s Way, Unisilver, Kata (Cyberzone), and Jericho.  Also there are food establishments that have sprung inside the mall as well so if you want to just munch in and enjoy food check these stores Mr. Kimbob, Hainanese Delights, Chatime, Blackbeard, Tokyo Grill, Kungfu Kitchen, Bonchon, Kenny Roger’s, Spam Jam, Cassava Crème, Buko Loco, Buko Maxx, Jocco Taco, Mang Binatog, Fix n Berries, Juice Avenue, and Fruitas Ice Candy.




So, did I drool you with some of the things that you can check this weekend?  Dash in to SM City Manila this weekend and have fun!

Check out their Facebook Fan Page SM City Manila or check their updates at their Twitter Account @smcity_manila https://twitter.com/smcity_manila

I'm a kind of person that is always afraid when it comes to horror. I am really scared!   When the topic is about ghost or something else that we cannot see, I usually tell that I don't believe it because I haven't seen any of those.  Not really sure what would be my reaction if I've seen  one.  Hopefully I won't see any!

Whenever I watch horror movies on the big screen or on the television I would scream.  I know it's not that could to know that I'm really scared but it's something that I should really need to overcome.  That's why recently I'm trying to watch horror and suspense films.  Apparently, I should be ashamed of myself because I keep on telling to my son that he shouldn't get scared of those movies because they're not coming out and they're not real, but deep inside I'm really scared.  


Just attended recently the Bloggers' Conference of Amorosa and according to Star Cinema this movie has something extra ordinary because it is not just an ordinary horror film that will scare the people out of their seats but it also has a drama injected in it that tackles about the family.


The movie "Amorosa: The Revenge" is under Skylight Films that brought us the horror movie 'Corazon: Ang Unang Aswang'.  Skylight Films is the newest unit of ABS-CBN Films.  According to Enrico Santos of Star Cinema the unit has already been established since last year 2011 but it was just recently, 2012, that it became active in filmmaking.  "Skylight Films is consider 'maindie' or mainstream-indie film unit of ABS-CBN.  It is different from Star Cinema.  The movies created are different, it is also different from the usual family dramas of Star Cinema.  It is more edgy.  Not as experimental as the indie films of Cinemalaya but it is still an indie though the unit would also want to reach and entertain the mainstream audience."


According to them Skylight Films is more on experimentation, trying different techniques and approach in creating unique films that will give an edge.  This creative experiments would sometimes get to be a hit but Skylight Films will still be on its aim of creative experiments.  Like in their latest offering the "Amorosa: The Revenge" the approach here is a psychological horror movie with the element approach of a family drama.  

The movie "Amorosa: The Revenge" is starred by Enrique Gil and Angel Locsin together with Martin del Rosario, Empress, Carlo Aquino, Ejay Falcon and intorducing Jane Oineza.  Also included in this movie are Franco Daza, Nico Antonio, Jairus Aquino, Mosang, Richard Quan and a special participation of Xyriel Manabat.

"Amorosa: The Revenge" is directed by Topel Lee and it will be shown on cinemas on August 29.

Here's another food treat that I got from one of the food establishments in the Metro. Stackers Burger Café, one of the country’s leading fast-casual food concept, recently introduced another groundbreaking gastronomic treat that is sure to become the next best thing in chicken: “Baked Fried Chicken.”

Hmm... this is the first time that I've heard of a chicken baked fried. this was really intriguing, especially when I was invited to taste and be the first to experience this wonderful chicken delight. As we all know chicken is the all time favorite of most Filipinos. As we notice some of the food chain and resto offers chicken particularly fried chicken with different tastes because of different spices they use.

This breakthrough chicken masterpiece was launched first at the Franchise Asia Philippines 2012 Expo held recently at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. The Stackers Burger Café Baked Fried Chicken is another food innovation from Bryan Tiu, founding owner of Teriyaki Boy before he sold 70% of the brand to the Pancake House Group in 2005. A prime restaurateur with several known food brands under his I-Foods, Inc., Tiu is at the helm of other homegrown brands like Tokyo Café, Peri-Peri Chicken and Kogi Bulgogi.


The newest thing to ever happen to chicken, Stackers’ Baked Fried Chicken is Tiu’s latest take on the all-time Pinoy favorite. Mastered after months of careful research by the I-Foods Inc. research & development team, Stackers’ Baked Fried Chicken surprised all with 80% less oil so it’s lighter and healthier than the usual fast food fried chicken. A definite treat to the more health-conscious food lovers who just love their fried chicken. Dare to compare Stackers’ Baked Fried Chicken with your usual fastfood fried chicken and enjoy the healthier difference.

In the Franchise Asia 2012, I-Foods, Inc. gave away complimentary Baked Fried Chicken gift certificates to expo attendees and other prospective franchisees in order to provide them with the opportunity to try out this new and exciting offering.

Try this out-of-the-ordinary chicken delight available in all Stackers Burger Café outlets located at Eastwood City, Resorts World and McKinley Hill Venice Piazza in Bonifacio Global City, Alabang Town Center and also at its newly opened branch at the Promenade Mall in Greenhills, San Juan City. Also exhibited at the Franchise Expo was Tiu’s Tokyo Café, which showcased the Japanese way of preparing coffee. Coffee connoisseur Atsushi Yoshizawa’s coffee creations are the main reasons why coffee-loving Pinoys continue to troop to Tokyo Café to sample its brewed treats like its famous “Tokyo Blend.” For their delectable food pleasures, Tokyo Café boasts of its “creamy ebiko pasta,” “chicken and cheese roll,” and “Tenju.”

I-Foods Inc.'s other food retail brands include: Peri Peri Charcoal Chicken and Kogi Bulgogi. Tiu said opening possible franchise opportunities to business-minded individuals like himself will enable more Filipinos to enjoy his company’s pioneering and inventive food brands and its outstanding value offerings.

For more details about the Stackers Burger Café’s Baked Fried Chicken and information on franchising, call 723-6033 or 09178779909 or email ifoodsincfranchise@gmail.com.

I really love cooking, especially for my family. So, since I am a full time mommy, I need to prepare food which is something new that my family will love and like it.

I am so happy that SM Hypermarket Master Chef will feature some different dishes of different chefs on different branches of SM Hypermarket. It's really great that the ingredients are easy to find and it's available in SM Hypermarkets.


The SM Hypermarket had their launching of this year's SM Hypermarket Master Chefs at their Cubao Branch. Media people and customers who are present at the event area were welcome as the program starts.

Here are some of the sample cooking demos of the chefs. First to show his cooking demo was Chef RJ Garcia of San Miguel. In which he made two (2) tasty treat, the “Roti Dog – 3 ways” and “Croque Madame”.


 

Second was Chef Paulo Sia of Unilever Food Solutions. What he made was a quick and easy to prepare food that everyone will surely enjoy. It is called the “Toss and Wrap”. Simple and tasty!



Third was Chef Arnold Bernardo of Bounty Fresh with an exquisite plating of the “Bounty Fresh Chicken in Red Curry and Pineapple” and the Thai style “Bounty Fresh Chicken Rice Noodle Stir-Fry”.


 

Fourth to showcase was Chef Menoy Gimenez of CDO, created the “CDO Red Velvet Ciabatta Sandwich Asian”. A portion of it is really satisfying.



And the last was Chef Tess Sutilo, which was very much supported by his team in a cheer, showcased the “Creamy Monggo Guisado” and the “Sigarillas at Papaya Gising-Gising”.


This was the start of SM Master Chef's three long month of cooking marathon, their Free Carinderia Makeover for carinderia and small restaurant owners, and whipping new master recipe of customers. This will go around the 34 branches of SM Hypermarket and that's every week. This is sponsored by master brands Bountry Fresh, CDO, Nestle, Purefoods, Magnolia and Unilever Food Solutions Knorr together with their different chefs with new different recipes to share.

So how does carinderia, catering or small restaurant business owners can get this free makeover?

Food service business is close to the heart of SM Hypermarket. In fact, an entire section of the store is solely dedicated to products and services essential in running a food business. Owners of food businesses can buy their ingredients in big packs or bulk and other essentials for their operations – plates, cups, utensils, tables and chairs, pots and pans and even chef’s uniforms at SM Hypermarket’s Food Service Center. The Center delivers and takes orders via a phone call.



And as a tribute to food service owners, SM Hypermarket is giving away a free makeover of their kitchen and dining area to five lucky and deserving food business operators in order to help them sustain their operations. A minimum P500 worth of groceries inclusive of two sponsor brands or a fully stamped loyalty card give food business owners a chance to win a makeover.

Another great thing to happen for this year's SM Hypermarket Master Chef is whipping up your own master recipe to be hailed as Master Chef. Quality ingredients at affordable prices make a good recipe and SM Hypermarket brings you these so you and your family may enjoy good food. And when you buy your ingredients at SM Hypermarket and whip up a great tasting, unique and reasonably priced recipe using any of our master brands, you will get the chance to win in SM Master Chefs recipe contest.


Just bring your finished product to any SM Hypermarket store on judging day and you could be hailed one of the thirty three SM Master Chefs 2012.

For more informations check their Facebook Fan Page SM Hypermarket https://www.facebook.com/pages/SM-Hypermarket/123059457294