My first visit to The Manila Ocean Park was sometime around April in 2012. I think it was Holy Week then, and since my family and I stayed in the city, we decided to go check it out after having lunch at the Dampa on Macapagal Avenue. Continue Reading
It was November 2015 when Maya launched it’s newest cookbook in an event at The National Bookstore in Glorietta. Titled “Simply Delicious: 50 Years of Good Food from Maya.”, the launch was a stellar gathering of culinary icons, esteemed chefs, dedicated foodies, media and friends of the Maya brand of products.
‘Simply Delicious’ celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Maya brand in 2012 and the subsequent golden anniversary of The Maya Kitchen Culinary Arts Center in 2014. The 208-page book offers a distinct collection of over 150 recipes both classic and modern, kitchen tested and approved for homemakers, casual cooks and professional chefs. Continue Reading
Make baking magic together with Maya and Walt Disney. Maya, the brand that Filipinos love, and Walt Disney Company (Philippines) Inc. has come together to bring the best products for your baking needs.
The new Maya Pancake and Baking Mix allows you to make delicious pancakes and waffles. The same mix can be used to bake your favorite cakes and cookies as well. It is enriched with niacin for more energy, iron to prevent anemia, thiamin to fight stress and riboflavin for growth making it your best choice for your children. The 350g box comes in two colorful designs, Mickey Mouse with Donald Duck and Disney Princesses Snow White, Cinderella and Aurora. Continue Reading
Cake mix makes making this cake super easy. Happy baking!
RED VELVET CAKE
1 pack MAYA Decadence Yellow Cake Mix 520g
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 teaspoons red food color
1 cup+2 tablespoons water
3 pieces eggs, separated
1/3 cup vegetable oil
Frosting:
1 bar cream cheese, softened
¾ cup all purpose cream, chilled & whipped
¾ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
Preheat oven to 350°F/177°C. Grease and line five 4-inch heart shaped pans.
Mix yellow cake mix, cocoa powder, red food color, water and egg yolk. Set aside. In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold in the cake batter mixture into the egg whites until well blended. Divide batter into pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until done. Set aside to cool.
To Prepare Frosting: In a bowl, soften cream cheese and slowly add powdered sugar blend until smooth. Add vanilla. Fold in whipped cream. Get one heart cake and crumble to form coarse crumbs. Set aside.
To Assemble: Place remaining 4 cakes into cake platters and cover with cream cheese frosting. Cover fully the frosted cake with the cake crumbs and serve.
Yield: 4 pieces
Recipe courtesy of The Maya Kitchen.
If you and you significant other are a steak lovers looking for the perfect place to dine at this Valentine’s, then check out L’entrecote Corner Bistro at Burgos Circle, Bonifacio Global City.
This Valentine’s season, L’entrecote offers a special set menu that starts with Lobster Cream Bisque with Cognac and Almonds. The pièce de résistance is te 12oz Certified US Angus Striploin Steak topped with The Secret Herb Butter Sauce and unlimited Fresh French Fries.
Sweet ending is Strawberry Mousse Charlotte with 2 glasses of Red Wine. A his-and-hers complimentary Valentine gift awaits diners. This lovers’ menu goes for P3,360 for two persons and is available lunch and dinner February 13 and 14.
For reservations, call l’entrecôte at telephone numbers 856-4858 & 836-2764. You can also visit www.lentrecotemanila.com for more information.