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Philippine Dagashi ~ Clover Bits Chicken Flavor and Taco-Bar-Q

box of Clover Bits Chicken Flavor and Taco-Bar-Q

This is not what you think it is~ I'm not selling this like in Sari-Sari store. I just thought to arrange them here, but I know in a few minutes, they'll be gone. I call them the Philippine Dagashi~ The word "Dagashi" refers to cheap snacks and candies sold in Japan, but we have that here too~ This one's we found at Puregold Shelf ~ Clover Bits Chicken Flavor and Taco-Bar-Q by Leslie's. Just from the nostalgic look of it, my partner would definitely be drawn to it.

PACKAGING

Much like a traditional Philippine Dagashi, these come in palm-sized packaging and the contents are really tiny. Its main goal is to let the kids enjoy snacks at some affordable pricing, usually priced less than a few cents or one peso coin.

Upon opening the package, it definitely brings me back~ It's like opening a small present. There are two ways to open it. One is, you'll use one of the tooth-like edges to provide an anchor for your hand to continue making a slit and the second one is you'll apply to pull force from both sides of the packages which is quite satisfying.

THE TASTE AND SIZE

Clover chips for me have a finger size serving per chip, but this one seems to be even smaller! Like clover chips made for dwarfs! It's so cute. The Taco Bar-B-Q tastes saltier than that of chicken flavor, which is mild, and because the servings are so small, you won't notice you're munching in the whole pack! It just doesn't feel like the amount served is enough.

WAYS TO EAT

There are both ways,

One,

Pick-up those Tinie tiny pieces one by one and savor the flavor in each chip, or

Two,

Just let it drop in your mouth like how Hotaru does it.

Philippine Dagashi ~ Clover Bits Chicken Flavor and Taco-Bar-Q

posted by Trixia Salonga . Friday, October 09, 2020 . food

7-11 Miso and Tonkotsu Ramen Bowls + Seasoned boiled egg Review (Philippines)

711 tonkotsu and miso ramen bowls philippines review

(This is not a sponsored post, I'm not doing sponsorships for now and focusing on just documenting things I love~ enjoy a sponsor-free post!)

Oh, shit! At last, they are serving Miso and Tonkotsu Ramen Bowls at our local 7-11 Stores and they even added that this ramen is best paired with a seasoned boiled egg. Ramen bowls are offered at P99.00 each and per egg is at P35 each.

Once we finally got the chance to get one (definitely made sure it will rain! because ramen are best enjoyed during cold weather), I had prepared my kimono and head to 7-11 to pick up the bowls.

We went after lunchtime and in an instant, we knew what was selling like hotcakes - there was only one Tonkotsu Ramen left on the shelf!

oooh, Okay. I see what's going here. There were so many stacks of Miso Ramen left, but we came there to try them both so we picked them up together with the hard-boiled egg.

The packaging:

Since we were picking up other groceries after this, we left these bowls to be picked up at a later time. Some of the broth spilled while we walked home. At home when we were opening it up, I had my partner open it for me, why? The lids seemed too soft to lift up, like the whole bowl will spill!

My partner wished that the bottom bowl would be a bit sturdier so that when you open the lid, the bottom won't come with it.

711 miso and tonkotsu ramen packaging bowls philippines

THE AWARD FOR AROMA GOES TO:

The moment we opened it, the Aroma of both Ramen seeped into my nostrils and I had mixed reactions. The miso one definitely had that aroma of "preserved", much like the strong aroma from Korean soybean paste, I'm sorry but it was a downer for me. But what caught my attention was the creamy colored bowl with a garlic-aroma and I can really discern the pork broth from it, it was so attractive to me that I can't help but pick it up.

I've taken one, two, and continuous sip to the bowl and I could not stop, like when Soma does this to his clients, gladly it didn't tear off my Kimono because I wasn't wearing anything underneath, haha.

The pork was so soft, I didn't need to bite into it, and the rich creamy taste makes it so addicting that I feel really hungry after I finished the bowl. I did not even notice, maybe due to my hunger, I finished the whole bowl.

Noodles are springy and slim, the servings seemed fair to me. It had a Naruto and seaweed side dish which are both soft and gives a touch of Asian and truly fun addition to the meal.

I had the seasoned boiled egg on the sides and I think it tastes fine. It was cold since it wasn't reheated, but it was cooked just right, the color is and texture are both agreeable.

My partner mentioned that Miso Ramen Bowl did taste like "Miso" for him, I did have a taste too but it really wasn't to my liking.

After this meal, we had other noodles because we were still hungry and felt the servings were not enough.

Overall, the shelves already demonstrated which one holds the strongest contender and I think I couldn't agree more that when I see another one of that bowl of Ramen, I will, for sure, pick it up in an instant before it runs out.

Which one of them was your winner, guys?

7-11 Miso and Tonkotsu Ramen Bowls + Seasoned boiled egg Review (Philippines)

posted by Trixia Salonga . Wednesday, October 07, 2020 . food

Izakaya Nobu Clubhouse Sandwiches + American Maple Leaf Crisscut Fries

Lately, we had some cravings for fries and sandwiches. We immediately giggled remembering the fries Saitama had in the family restaurant ~ and the sandwiches prepared during the card game in Izakaya Nobu.

Bread, onion, burger patty pork, cheese, american maple leaf crisscut fries

The Ingredients

Ground Pork

Lettuce

Cheese

Onion

Loaf Bread

Mayonnaise of choice

The custom in Japan is to cut the edges of the sandwiches. In our case, however we did not since we like eating that part too.

I've initially cut it triangular but I think just cutting it in half is already good choice and they stand up quite nicely to fit the plate.

Clubhouse sandwiches had a history being served to those that would like to grab a bite while playing cards. A historical finger-licking experience, I think. For me, this is what Japan has excelled to make. The perfect sandwich.

I wouldn't miss the American Maple Leaf Crisscut Fries we also bought to complete the set-up!Damn, it so delicious and nutritious at the same time, it feels sinful!

I wonder, What should we cook next?

Izakaya Nobu Clubhouse Sandwiches + American Maple Leaf Crisscut Fries

posted by Trixia Salonga . Sunday, October 04, 2020 . food

Pumpkins! The sign of Halloween is near~

When we were walking around our neighborhood, we saw homegrown pumpkins being sold. They're all grown cute, so we bought several. I think we bought too many that I feel we could consume!

Moving on, we had a pumpkin feast and our meals consisted of pumpkins! Pumpkin soup, pumpkin side dish, fried pumpkin... it feels like we're drowning pumpkins! I felt that excitement of Halloween going near but I remembered that we're all quarantined, so yeah. There might be no cosplay trick or tricking in our neighborhood. It feels sad, but. I got the perfect idea to enjoy it! Maybe I'll post it if I can.. See you soon.

Pumpkins! The sign of Halloween is near~

posted by Trixia Salonga . Friday, March 20, 2020 . Collaboration / food

5 Impressive Beneﬁts of Saﬀron (Plus Tips on Where to Get The Best Saﬀron)

Saﬀron is the most expensive spice in the world. 1 pound of saﬀron (450 grams) costs between 500 and 5000 USD and the reason behind its strapping price is the time and labor devoted in cultivating and producing the actual produce.

A specie of the ﬂowering plant called crocus sativa commonly known as the "saﬀron crocus” or “autumn crocus”, saﬀron is said to be originally cultivated in Greece but today, saﬀron is being grown in the Mediterranean, East Asia and the Irano-Turanian regions as well.

The history of saﬀron use spans more than 3,500 years, extending across cultures and continents. From the grounds of Cleopatra and old Egyptian pharaohs to the scientiﬁc complexities of the modern times, Saﬀron has been used massively to treat several illnesses such as heartaches to hemorrhoids. Aside from those, the spice is also widely used by traditional healers and people with medical background in warding oﬀ inﬂammation and treating some cardiovascular diseases.

In the culinary world, saﬀron is a great addition to many international recipes such as bouillabaisse (a French ﬁsh stew), arancini (Sicilian rice balls), paella (Spanish rice with clams, sausage and chicken) and simple steamed mussels in tomato sauce.

Here are 5 more impressive health beneﬁts of saﬀron.

1. Saﬀron helps alleviate depression Saﬀron extract may support mental health partly by increasing levels of dopamine and norepinephrine. Generally, the spice’s eﬀect to people who suﬀer from depression is comparable to that of standard antidepressants (Ristic, 2020)

Also, both the saﬀron petals and thread-like stigma appear to be eﬀective against mild-tomoderate depression (Raman, 2019).

2. Saﬀron may reduce PMS symptoms Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a term that describes physical, emotional, and psychological symptoms occurring before the start of a menstrual period. Studies show that saﬀron may help treat PMS symptoms like irritability, headaches, cravings and abdominal pain (Raman, 2019).

A diﬀerent study found that simply smelling saﬀron for 20 minutes helped reduce PMS symptoms like lowered levels of the stress hormone cortisol (Fujui, et. Al, 2016).

3. Saﬀron helps alleviate asthma. Children who have asthma or have diﬃculty in breathing can beneﬁt from saﬀron. The spice generally helps in clearing your child’s airways from inﬂammation. It is also a good quick ﬁx for asthma attacks.

4. Saﬀron helps in reducing acne. Saﬀron is known for its anti-fungal properties, ﬁghting germs and bacteria that cause whiteheads, blackheads and acne.

You can make a face pack by cashing basil leaves along with a few strands of saﬀron. Apply the paste on your face for about 15 minutes and then wash it oﬀ with cool water.

5. Saﬀron can help with insomnia. Saﬀron has mild sedative properties that can possibly babies and adults who have sleep disorder. You can include 2-3 strands of saﬀron in a variety of drinks or you may opt to take saffron supplements that are available in the market.

Where to buy saﬀron?

Saﬀron is available in a number of local Middle Eastern groceries and also, in some online platforms. Redsaﬀ Saﬀron is one of the most credible sources of saﬀron spices known for its premium quality and authenticity.

Organically grown in Herat Province, West of Afghanistan, Redsaﬀ Saﬀron is a superior spice cultivated in the rich soil and ideal climate of the Afghan region. All threads are handpicked by the Afghan women and packed in a beautiful airtight sealed jar in New York City.

Redsaﬀ Saﬀron is also GMO-free, Gluten-free, Vegan with no added preservatives or additives.

Follow Redsaﬀ on Facebook and Instagram for more information about saﬀron and promos.

Sources: www.webmd.com

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21242071

https://www.healthline.com/

https://www.selfhacked.com

https://www.kidsstoppress.com/article-individual/saﬀron-for-kids/16619

5 Impressive Beneﬁts of Saﬀron (Plus Tips on Where to Get The Best Saﬀron)

posted by Trixia Salonga . Monday, February 24, 2020 . food

The beginning of a bliss

Traditional Japanese soup pot and Stirfry Calamari or calamares and sour soup or sinigang soup

Fall in love with the beginning of a bliss

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:45

Last January

We have a new member of the family. We named her tweety, but Meaw added biscuit because she always uses the biscuit case for her bed. Meanwhile, mom calls her miming because she looks like a cat. She's an active Chihuahua and her intelligence is adorable. She is witty at most times, running around in competition with our feet, but becomes a sugar for demanding frequent cuddles and can detect sadness, giving such comfort from stress and reminding us to be thankful for each day.

Chihuahua puppy Tweety in biscuit plastic container with big googly eyes

In February, Meaw cooked something warm and delicious. It's a combination of Stir-fry Calamari, Asparagus and Sinigang in Salmon. Our newest Claypot for soup does wonders in making the meals even more savory and bursting with flavors. The best part is the pouring lip, which makes it easy to pour the soup in any container, however, since this replaces the location of the right handle, your left hand should hold the other end tightly with support. What's surprised us most is that at times we call it 'bleeding' well, it's not actually blood, however on the lid it shows a somewhat brownish pattern with an irregular appearing like cracks but disappears once cooled.

We've bought frozen Calamari pack and Asparagus coated them in breading, the crispiness and the oil makes my eye wide in delight. My favorite part here though is the darker brown color, meaning it stayed on the longer and cultured flavors since it was cooked last. We've placed them in a kitchen paper to absorb the excess oil, they became crunchier.

Sinigang na salmon soup (sour soup) with Calamares or Calamari and asparagus stirfry with rice and sinalco can drink

We found these tin can biscuits at Puregold, I don't recommend the biscuit inside but I seem to like the tin can case. I'm thinking it could be cute storage for any small items. It seems to be missing one design, not available when we bought these three.

Puregold Magic Moments biscuit cans in cute designs

This is the last half of our frozen Calamari pack, this time we stir-fried it and added seasonings and leek. Damn, it was incredibly savory! I thought that I wouldn't like this at first but now I can't forget how delicious it was. The flavor gets packed in the onion leeks and they were splendid!

Stir fry calamares or calamari cooked with oil in a frying pan

Calamari stir fry asparagus with rice in Japanese cup

We have simple blessings for these months and I'm brimming with gratitude. We have clients that helped us grow and finished projects of two animes! Yehey!

Also, we made milk tea, sort of combining both milk and tea! Definitely heavenly, we placed it in a jug a lasted us for days, it's like an endless supply of milk tea at home! Delightful!

She's the best blessing I have so far and adapted quickly in the new environment in our room. So far we do not let her step on the ground outside, she will need to be injected with the anti-rabies vaccine. For now, we have this princess dress for her since she gets cold when we take her to the convenience store. I'm still checking for other designs but since she is so small, I couldn't find one easily and there aren't many choices.

Chihuahua in a princess dress, dress for chihuahua or dog

It's amazing how intelligent she is, on the first day I've taught her potty training and she learned it quickly! I want to thank you ( Meaw) for giving her to me. Our friendly neighborhood cat is pregnant and when she saw me from afar, she immediately greeted me but had stared with wide eyes on Tweety since it's her first time seeing her, especially that she's a dog.

Trixia Salonga

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