Mango season!

Posted on May 7, 2011 by CVS

I love fruits, but I’m not always lucky when I buy them in the supermarket.
Especially mangoes. I used to buy them because they look gorgeous and yellow. But they don’t always turn out as expected and go to waste.
Turns out our cook Lydia used to be a mango vendor in the market. She said people in general don’t want to buy green mangoes, so they have this method to make them turn yellow fast, in order to sell them. The yellow mangoes are a disappointment because they’re not sweet.
My friend Lorraine sells mangoes from Zambales. They come in a box of 16 and you can pick them up in the San Juan area for Php 550/box. The same product sells at S&R for Php 700+.

You have to wait for the green mangoes to ripen and soften before you put them in the chiller.
So instead of drinking Coke on these hot summer days, I have a mango for breakfast and merienda. It keeps me from eating chips and soda. Plus my kids love them!

To order, text 0922-818-0606.

Lindsay Lohan and Sale at Kira Plastinina

Posted on May 7, 2011 by CVS

Young Russian designer Kira Plastinina recently launched her Spring Summer 2011 collaboration with actress Lindsay Lohan called Kira Plastinina for Lindsay Lohan.

“I perceive Lindsay as one of the most stylish and vivid It girls of Hollywood. I feel like we have a lot in common in terms of fashion,” said Plastinina.
The designer was so inspired by the partnership that the line ended up being much bigger then originally planned.
The line is targeted at active young women who are not afraid to be at the center of attention.

Lohan said, “The line is definitely something I would love to wear. I was really impressed by the way Kira expresses herself through her designs. I love styles that underline femininity but still leave enough space for self-expression. She is obviously a very talented designer and I am very pleased that I took part in the creative process.”

After styling the ad campaign, Kira remarked, “I think Lindsay is an amazing actress with a great personality. After working together I can tell you for sure that Lindsay Lohan is a very hard-working professional.”

Kira Plastinina for Lindsay Lohan will be out tomorrow, while the Spring collection goes on sale.
Take 30%, 50% and 70% off sale items.
Kira Plastinina is on the 3rd level, Shangri-La Plaza Mall and 2nd level, SM Megamall B.

http://www.kiraplastinina.com/

Patchi Unveils “Queen of My Heart” Mother’s Day Collection

Posted on May 6, 2011 by CVS

Patchi, the world’s chocolate trendsetter, launches “Queen of My Heart”, a special Mother’s Day Collection expressed in a combination of plain and nutty milk chocolates adorned with exquisite flowers, personalized ornaments, and lace.

Also available are a wide array of elegant chocolate arrangements and centerpieces that are perfect Mother’s Day gifts.

These beautiful arrangements make use of Limited Edition Mother’s Day glass plates, leather boxes, porcelain bowls, intricate vases, and rustic wooden baskets.

Chocolates in these arrangements include bestsellers such as Praline Lait (chocolate milk filled with praline), Biscuitine (milk chocolate filled with wafers), Patchi 25 (dark chocolate filled with gianduja and hazelnut pieces), Perfetto (milk chocolate filled with hazelnut pieces, raisins, and orange peel), and pink-wrapped Croquet.

Silver dragees are also used in the arrangements for a touch of playfulness.
Dragees are sugar-coated chocolate filled with almonds, hazel nuts, pistachio nuts, and other ingredients.

Today, Patchi stands out as a global name with 145 boutiques distributed in 25 countries.
The business, which was established in 1974 in Lebanon, has continued to grow and innovate to become known as the world’s ultimate, luxury chocolate and gift destination.

Using a range of premium ingredients to tailor-make confectioneries for every celebration in life, Patchi will surely make all moms happy and feel loved this Mother’s Day.

Patchi is located at Bonifacio High Street, Global City in Taguig, and soon to open at Greenbelt 5 in Makati.

http://www.patchi.com/

Who’s the chicest one of all?

Posted on May 6, 2011 by CVS

Out of all the living royals, I still think Princess Maxima of the Netherlands is the chicest one of all.
She had the best wedding gown by Valentino

She looks good in black

Effortless

Chica

Simple.

Aack! I love her!

Machiavelli Chocolatier Presents Pistachio Royale

Posted on May 6, 2011 by CVS

This Mother’s Day, Machiavelli Chocolatier offers a tribute to mom’s good health:
Pistachio praline enrobed in dark chocolate—both rich in anti-oxidants.
Dark chocolate is known to lower bad cholesterol, while pistachio nuts are believed to raise good cholesterol.
Machiavelli’s pistachio nuts come from Western Asia, also known as Eurasia.

According to legend, the Queen of Sheba liked pistachios so much, she demanded that the whole pistachio harvest be kept for her alone.
Dark chocolate. Pistachio. Royalty.
Perfect words to describe the Machiavellian offering for Her Royal Highness—your mom!
Give her a box of 6, 15 or 24.
Each 15 grams costs Php 80.
You may also combine other flavors to her special Mother’s Day box.

Visit Machiavelli stores at Rustan’s Essenses Makati and Rustan’s Shangri-La Plaza.

http://www.mach-chocolatier.com