Mommy Ning

Chefs, home cooks, and foodies now have something more to look forward to as the all-new season of US Master Chef surprises viewers with a feast of flavors that are both inspiring and entertaining. Over the course of its newest season that premieres on June 8 at 8 PM on Star World, US Master Chef Season 8 promises to showcase hilariously yummy dishes, and a mix of new breed of personalities who can potentially change the culinary scene, one recipe at a time. To intensify the excitement, James Beard award winner and Mexican-American Chef Aaron Sanchez joins acclaimed pastry chef Christina Tosi, and main host and celebrity-chef Gordon Ramsay as judges. “I haven’t wanted something professionally this bad in a long time,” says Sanchez while also sharing that this project is a dream come true. As the season’s major sponsor, Doña Elena Olive Oil will be airing great-tasting healthy recipe ideas in between commercial gaps. From dipping, sautéing, to frying, Doña Elena Oliv...

Our family has moved to a bigger place recently. The only reason for our move is for the children to have a better and bigger place to move and enjoy themselves. Our old place has been very small and the kids cannot do anything else other than watch tv and be bored. I am a strong believer of play outdoors and less time in digital pacifiers. So I am not worried whether or not they will get booboo and play dirt outside our house because it is part of growing up. The only worry for me is how they will smell after their play. Johnson’s places a focus on active play to ignite their imagination, develop their social skills and process emotions, and become more resilient and confident because of the strong bond they develop with their parents during playtime. As an avenue for more imaginative play, Johnson’s has built an Active Playcation playground equipped with further imaginative and active play among kids. The Jonshon’s Active Kids Playcation consists of different play pod...

My relationship with breakfast is not good since I had children. I must admit, I can only survive my morning with a cup of coffee and a slice of bread. After that, I am ready to start my day. I know for a fact that it is not recommended since it lacks some of the food groups that will help me jumpstart my day.  Now, I want to change that especially now that my kids will be starting school in few months time. I must admit, I had a hard time with my eldest last year when he went to school because I have seen the effects of it from his daily activities because I could hardly make him eat breakfast in the morning. But what is good with my kids is that they never omit cereals from their everyday meal. They make sure that they could eat at least a bowl or more (LOL) everyday. Although, I have to make their eating habits right and at least incorporate in their meals all the food groups as much as possible.  Why is breakfast the most important meal of the day?  “W...