Old Manila Wine Dinner Series continues
The Peninsula Manila’s 2021 Old Manila Wine Dinner Series continues, featuring Old Manila Chef de Cuisine Allan Briones creating a five-course degustation menu paired with wines from Spottswoode Estate Vineyard & Winery on March 17. Price per person is P12,000, inclusive of taxes. This will be the second time this year that Mr. Briones is collaborating with an award-winning vineyard and winery, and creating a dinner around the fruit of the grape. During the five-course dinner, select fine wines and Champagnes will be paired with each course. Guests will also have the opportunity to “meet” Spottwoode Estate President and CEO Beth Novak Milliken who will be streaming live from Napa Valley, as well as chef Allan and his team and ask questions about the wines and dishes they will be enjoying. The dinner incudes dishes such as a Goats Cheese and Crab Tart which uses artisanal goats cheese crafted in Butuan and crabs harvested from the waters off the coast of Sulu. Also on the menu, a Primavera Truffle Risotto, Mediterranean Dry-aged Lamb Burger on a Rosemary Brioche, Wagyu Parmentier with Potato Textures, and Dark Chocolate and Orange Crémeux. The dinner will be held on Wednesday, March 17, at 6:30 p.m. in Old Manila of The Peninsula Manila. Pre-paid reservations are required as there is very limited seating. For inquiries and orders, call +63 (2) 8887 2888 (trunk line), +63 2 8887 5747 (The Peninsula Boutique), e-mail penboutiquepmn@peninsula.com or through PenChat, The Peninsula Manila’s 24-hour e-concierge by using this link: https://bit.ly/PenChatFacebook
The Pen’s self-heating bento box
PULL. Heat. Eat. Who said meals during a meeting have to be complicated? The Peninsula Manila’s self-heating Bento Box can be customized with salad and dessert serving additions. Visit http://bit.ly/ThePenLinks to view the menu. Meanwhile, as the hotel is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year, it is bringing guests the much-awaited anniversary offers early. Turn back time with special rates priced at P1,976 for a dinner buffet at Escolta, a three-course set lunch or dinner at The Lobby or Spices, or a favorite cake at The Peninsula Boutique. Other staycation and buffet surprises start at P4,545. Visit http://bit.ly/ThePenLinks for more details. When times are tough, sometimes Afternoon Tea makes things a bit better. Why not order The Peninsula Cakeaway Afternoon Tea Set and enjoy dainty finger sandwiches, French pastries, macarons, scones slathered with clotted cream, and many more at home? Order by calling 8887-2888 or online at https://bit.ly/PenChatFacebook.
Foodpanda offers discounts
FOODPANDA will help beat the summer heat with vouchers that can be used every Thursday to Sunday until Mar. 27. Use the code BAHAYLANG when ordering, which gives P80 off with a minimum order of P399; use the code ROADTRIP when ordering, which provides P100 off with a minimum order of P499; or the code BEACHTRIP, which gives P150 off with a minimum order of P599. There are other foodpanda promos such as Super Sundays, Mega Mondays, Epic Deals, Bright Deals, and Free Delivery. Download the foodpanda app on IOS or Apple, and check out the wide range of summer treats available for easy delivery. For more information on promos and vouchers, visit the foodpanda.ph website or follow the official accounts on Facebook and Instagram.
Boost resistance with cultured milk
GUT health is a cornerstone of one’s well-being, so Asahi Beverage Philippines, the local subsidiary of Asahi Group Holdings, is introducing a new cultured milk brand — Goodday Cultured Milk — that has a special strain of Paraprobiotics that is clinically proven to help improve intestinal health and natural resistance. Goodday Cultured Milk contains a specially formulated strain of Paraprobiotics (Lactobacillus Paracasei MCC1849), which was developed by dairy conglomerate, Morinaga Milk Japan. The product has been carefully made to suit the taste preference of Filipinos without compromising its health benefits. It has three variants — Original, Mango, and Strawberry — and is available in 80ml and 350ml bottles at convenience stores and leading supermarkets nationwide. Since Paraprobiotics are heat-treated, a bottle of Goodday Cultured Milk can be stored at room temperature up to a maximum of 35 degrees Celsius. Follow https://www.facebook.com/gooddayculturedmilkph for more information and updates.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2021 online with Jameson
ST. PATRICK’S DAY is right around the corner. While St. Patrick’s Day last year ended up being the very start of our new normal, this year Jameson Irish Whiskey is going to make the most of it with an online celebration. On Mar. 13, Jameson and The Palace will host virtual St. Patrick’s Day festivities on Facebook. The party will feature local acts DJ Ron Poe, Curtismith, August Wahh, Tala, Super Mikki, Leanne and Naara, and Marga on the Mic, allowing viewers to join in and vibe right in their room while they sip on a glass of Irish whiskey. Also as part of the celebration Jameson has partnered with local brands Don’t Blame The Kids (DBTK) and Vamos, who have come up with exclusive limited-edition Jameson St. Patrick’s Day merchandise. Jameson’s also tapped local artist Jap Mikel to create a box design just for St. Patrick’s Day called “Twilight City,” which depicts the best parts of life in Manila. Jap Mikel’s limited-edition St. Patrick’s Day box design is available to buyers of a bottle of Jameson Irish Whiskey at Boozy and in major supermarkets. For more information and updates on Jameson products, like Jameson Irish Whiskey on Facebook at facebook.com/JamesonWhiskeyPH, follow @jamesonph on Instagram, or visit their website at jamesonwhiskey.ph.
Sekaya Raw Actives products for all lifestyles
SEKAYA Raw Actives is a line of nutrient-dense superfoods made from high-quality, USDA-certified organic ingredients to ensure potency and safety. This range of ready-to-mix powders come in six variants that can support different needs and lifestyles. Those who need to increase their stress resilience can try Maca Factor. It has four times the phytonutrients of organic maca root (traditionally used to achieve overall wellness), and contains glucosinolates, macamides, and macaenes to aid in improving energy metabolism and helping the body respond and adapt to stress. Those having a hard time consuming fresh dark leafy greens can get their daily dose of essential nutrients with Daily Greens. A scoop of Sekaya Raw Actives Daily Greens powder is like eating 50 leaves of spinach and kale, and receiving all their benefits. It’s a good source of essential nutrients like vitamins A and C as well as calcium and potassium. Sustain a plant-based lifestyle with Vegan Protein. Sekaya Raw Actives Vegan Protein can help incorporate more plant-based nutrients into a vegetarian or vegan diet. It is a blend of pea protein, brown rice, and quinoa to help achieve optimum levels of protein and micronutrients, amp up energy, and even control blood sugar. The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight. Every scoop of Sekaya Raw Actives Vegan Protein can supply 18 grams of protein. Finish workouts strong with Sekaya Raw Actives Powerbeet, one serving of which provides two whole beets, plus ElevATP that’s clinically shown to support improved strength, power, and performance in resistance-trained athletes. The power of beets comes from its nitrates that are converted into nitric oxide once consumed, and essential for improving cardiorespiratory fitness to keep up with intense workouts. Nitric oxide helps let blood flow more easily, supply more oxygen to the muscles, and improve athletic performance. Speed up muscle recovery with Pea Protein which can provide 23 grams of protein per scoop. The plant-based protein source contains naturally occurring branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) and helps reduce the risk of muscle damage and soreness after workouts. Flush out toxins by taking Barley Green. This powdered superfood contains chlorophyll that helps enhance the body’s activity to remove toxins and waste. It can also help replenish micronutrients as it’s also a good source of vitamin C, calcium, and iron. Sekaya is produced by Unilab’s natural products company, Synnovate Pharma Corp. The plant-based ingredients in Sekaya Raw Actives are meticulously processed within pharmaceutical-grade facilities to ensure safety and potency and to keep naturally occurring phytoactives and nutrients intact. To learn more about Sekaya’s plant-based natural solutions,visit www.sekaya.com.ph, and get regular health tips and information by following @SekayaPH on Facebook and Instagram.
