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Magnum Ice Cream Bigger and Better in 2013

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2012 was the year of Magnum. Magnum’s hype and online buzz quickly spread throughout social media websites making it a trending topic thereby creating the term “Magnum Marketing”. Those who’ve tried it recommended it proudly and those who have yet to rushed to the nearest store just to say they’ve tried it. Magnum was so huge it was the number one searched food item on Google in 2012. Made of the finest Belgian chocolate, and rich velvety ice cream in four different flavors – classic, almond, chocolate truffle, and choco cappuccino – Magnum has made its mark as the premium ice cream brand in the market. 

This year the Magnum family is expanding. At the recent launch held at URBN Bar and Kitchen, Magnum revealed its new Chocolatier Collection: with Magnum Chocolate Brownie, and Magnum Chocolate & Strawberry. With two unique new flavors Magnum is offering a more pleasurable and exciting experience to suit one’s personal preference.

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       The new Magnum Chocolate & Strawberry gives Magnum lovers a new perspective on indulgence.

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Magnum VIP Party: A Night for Pleasure Seekers

Magnum Ice Cream kicked off the year with its exclusive VIP Party last February 26, 2013. Manila’s socialites gathered for a night of decadence and surprises held at the sprawling grounds of a private residence in McKinely road, Forbes Park, Makati. 

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Upon crossing the foyer flutes of champagne and glasses of red and white sangria awaited the thirsty guests. Waiters weaved through the crowds carrying trays of assorted canapés. While several buffet tables catered by Cibo’s Margarita Fores served a delicious spread of jamon, mozzarella arugula sandwiches, salad, and truffle cream pasta.

Every inch of the home and garden was decorated with urban chic aesthetics. Neon lights, multicolored block furniture, and hanging umbrella lanterns added a touch of whimsy to the event.

As guests poured in pre show entertainment was provide by the sounds of DJ Emel Rowe and the smooth and soulful voices of Chris Cayzer and Jessica Connelly.

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Upon the arrival of the Magnum’s brand ambassadors Erwann Heussaff, Rajo Laurel, Tessa Prieto-Valdes, Raymond Gutierrez, Liz Uy and Solenn Heussaff guests were led to the main stage where the program was held.

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The Brand Ambassadors hit the stage sharing their thoughts on Magnum and their favorite flavors leading up to the reveal of the newest brand ambassador. The crowd was no longer left guessing as the fog from the smoke machine cleared and the statuesque figure of Georgina Wilson emerged. Excited to be a part of the Magnum family Georgina also introduced Magnum’s two new flavors, Chocolate Brownie and Chocolate & Strawberry.

The highlight of the night was when guests were treated to an exclusive performance from New York rapper, Azealia Banks. Serving up songs from her 1991 and Fantasea EPs highlights of the performance included Banks’ Harlem Shake remix, and hit singles Liqourice and 212. Veering away from her set list Banks surprised the crowd with an acapella version of Amy Winehouse’s Valerie proving that the sharp-tongued MC also possessed some vocal prowess. Although the set lasted a short 45 minutes it gave Manila’s young and hip a sampler of the MCs beats and sly rhymes which left the crowd dancing and wanting more.

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With the mood set high after the performance guests continued to party the night away. Trays of ice serving all Magnum Ice Cream flavors were served as the beats of popular Manila DJ, Euric Lumanog provided entertainment well into the wee hours of the morning. 

With Magnum’s reputation of throwing some of the most exclusive and lavish parties its one-year anniversary VIP Party was no exception. With the year just beginning people can expect even bigger things to come from Magnum this 2013.

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Clover Finger

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This post is dedicated to my friends, Douglas and Bobby Wong.  Many years ago I remember I asked them to develop a version of  clover chips with more cheese flavor ( double or triple), I told them I am sure people will be willing to pay for that extra cheesiness.  They didn’t listen to the cheese expert! haha!! They said it would be too expensive.  

So I tried again, I asked them if I could buy their cheese powder flavoring so i can add it to my clover chips!  They didn’t listen to me again! haha 🙂  

Heart2Heart loves loves clover chips since I was a kid and until now.  I am so glad I had clover chips in stock when I saw this commercial on youtube!  

WARNING:  MAKE SURE YOU HAVE CLOVER CHIPS SOMEWHERE NEARBY BEFORE WATCHING THIS VIDEO 🙂  

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Turtle Bars by Anette

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Over the Christmas Holidays Dad and Mom shared with us this yummy pastry which was given to them by Lolo Atomic and Tita Celine Lopez.  There was no name on the box as to what they were so I asked Lolo Atomic and he said they were Turtle Bars.  Yum!  We thought it was a brownie but it had a different taste than the normal brownie.  Annette is a dear friend of Tita Celine from high school and all her products are homemade in her kitchen!  

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Enjoy A Guiltless Indulgence this Lent with Jollibee Tuna Pie

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Heart2Heart received a special package today from Jollibee!!!  LOVE IT!!!

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 It was such a cute gift with a nice reminder

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After admiring it and making sure I documented the packaging, I opened it and tried a tuna pie!  Wow!  YUMMY!!!!!!! Crispy coating on the outside and a yummy creamy filling inside!  

 This Lenten season, Jollibee is spreading the good news: their well-loved Tuna Pie is back! This all-time savory favorite is the perfect snack for food lovers who want to eat good and be good, observing the season’s traditions without sacrificing flavor and taste. 

This staple Lenten offering from the country’s number one fast-food chain has a generous filling of chunky tuna flakes and creamy, peppery sauce, encased in a flaky crust and cooked to a golden crisp. Apart from the Philippines, the Jollibee Tuna Pie has also developed a loyal fan base abroad and was even recognized as one of the “13 Fast Food Menu Items That Have Fanatical Cult Followings” on Yahoo!

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The Jollibee Tuna Pie can be enjoyed solo for as low as P33, or as a value meal with a regular drink at P45.

Bite into the goodness of the Jollibee Tuna Pie! Hurry now to the nearest Jollibee branch to get your hands on this heavenly delight!

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Honey Lemon Tea and Lemons

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Det served us this yummy honey lemon tea which is supposedly good for digestion and for cough and cold

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I guess you can either make it fresh or buy the ones that come in bottles.  Det got hers from a Korean store and it comes like a jam and you scoop a teaspoon or two and add to hot water

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Det got hers here off Burgos Circle – I went to visit to buy some for the house

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They did not have stock of the Honey lemon, but they had honey ginger which is like salabat 🙂

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Benefits Of Drinking Warm Lemon Water

Start the day out with a mug of warm water and the juice of half a lemon.

It’s so simple and the benefits are just too good to ignore. Warm water with lemon:

1. Boosts you’re immune system

Lemons are high in Vitamin C and potassium. Vitamin C is great for fighting colds and potassium stimulates brain & nerve function and helps control blood pressure.

2. Balances pH

Lemons are an incredibly alkaline food, believe it or not. Yes, they are acidic on their own, but inside our bodies they’re alkaline (the citric acid does not createacidity in the body once metabolized). As you wellness warriors know, an alkaline body is really the key to good health.

3. Helps with weight loss

Lemons are high in pectin fiber, which helps fight hunger cravings. It also has been shown that people who maintain a more alkaline diet lose weight faster. And, my experience is that when I start the day off right, it’s easier to make the best choices for myself the rest of the day.

4. Aids digestion

The warm water serves to stimulate the gastrointestinal tract and peristalsis?he waves of muscle contractions within the intestinal walls that keep things moving. Lemons and limes are also high in minerals and vitamins and help loosen ama, or toxins, in the digestive tract.

5. Acts as a gentle, natural diuretic

Lemon juice helps flush out unwanted materials because lemons increase the rate of urination in the body. Toxins are, therefore, released at a faster rate which helps keep your urinary tract healthy.

6. Clears skin

The vitamin C helps decrease wrinkles and blemishes. Lemon water purges toxins from the blood which helps keep skin clear as well.

7. Hydrates the lymph system —

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FREEZING LEMONS – WHO KNEW

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Amazing frozen lemons. All it is…..is a frozen lemon.

Many professionals in restaurants and eateries are using or consuming the entire lemon and nothing is wasted. How can you use the whole lemon without waste?

Simple.. place the washed lemon in the freezer section of your refrigerator. Once the lemon is frozen, get your grater, and shred the whole lemon (no need to peel it) and sprinkle it on top of your foods.

Sprinkle it to your vegetable salad, ice cream, soup, cereals, noodles, spaghetti sauce, rice, sushi, fish dishes, whisky…. the list is endless.

All of the foods will unexpectedly have a wonderful taste, something that you may have never tasted before. Most likely, you only think of lemon juice and vitamin C. Not anymore.

Now that you’ve learned this lemon secret, you can use lemon even in instant cup noodles.

What’s the major advantage of using the whole lemon other than preventing waste and adding new taste to your dishes?

Well, you see lemon peels contain as much as 5 to 10 times more vitamins than the lemon juice itself. And yes, that’s what you’ve been wasting.

But from now on, by following this simple procedure of freezing the whole lemon, then grating it on top of your dishes, you can consume all of those nutrients and get even healthier.

It’s also good that lemon peels are health rejuvenators in eradicating toxic elements in the body.

So place your washed lemon in your freezer, and then grate it on your meal every day. It is a key to make your foods tastier and you get to live healthier and longer! That’s the lemon secret! Better late than never, right? The surprising benefits of lemon! Lemon (Citrus) is a miraculous product to kill cancer cells. It is 10,000 times stronger than chemotherapy.

Why do we not know about that? Because there are laboratories interested in making a synthetic version that will bring them huge profits.

You can now help a friend in need by letting him/her know that lemon juice is beneficial in preventing the disease. Its taste is pleasant and it does not produce the horrific effects of chemotherapy.

How many people will die while this closely guarded secret is kept, so as not to jeopardize the beneficial multimillionaires large corporations?

As you know, the lemon tree is known for its varieties of lemons and limes.

You can eat the fruit in different ways: you can eat the pulp, juice press, prepare drinks, sorbets, pastries, etc. It is credited with many virtues, but the most interesting is the effect it produces on cysts and tumors.

This plant is a proven remedy against cancers of all types. Some say it is very useful in all variants of cancer. It is considered also as an anti microbial spectrum against bacterial infections and fungi, effective against internal parasites and worms, it regulates blood pressure which is too high and an antidepressant, combats stress and nervous disorders.

The source of this information is fascinating: it comes from one of the largest drug manufacturers in the world, says that after more than 20 laboratory tests since 1970, the extracts revealed that It destroys the malignant cells in 12 cancers, including colon, breast, prostate, lung and pancreas. The compounds of this tree showed 10,000 times better than the product Adriamycin, a drug normally used chemotherapeutic in the world, slowing the growth of cancer cells.

And what is even more astonishing: this type of therapy with lemon extract only destroys malignant cancer cells and it does not affect healthy cells.

So, give those lemons a good wash, freeze them and grate them. Your whole body will love you for it!!!!! 

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Rosemarie’s

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Det served us yummy desserts.  The last two are from a baker in the neighborhood and it was really really good- red velvet cupcakes and chocolate chunk cookies

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Det also gave us some to take home!!! 1 box each of the delicious Chocolate Chunk cookies!! YUM YUM!

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Rosemarie’s has many other pastries and cakes, I pulled out some photos from her facebook page

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Best to visit her facebook page- check out all her wonderful creations

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White Chocolate M&Ms!

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 Whenever I travel, I bring back something to share at Heart2Heart’s favorite things!!!  I was looking for the Candy Corn M&Ms which I bought last year but it was not available anymore – it was a Halloween flavor – but was so happy to find this!!!!  Hurry- limited quantities available only

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And a few of these!!

 

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Tel #:  854-7055

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The Ambassador’s Butter Cream by Adam’s Ice Cream

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Last year I featured Adam’s Seriously Good Ice Cream

Previous entry:  Adam’s Seriously Good Ice Cream December 13, 2012

Heart2Heart is happy to feature the US Ambassador Harry Thomas having his favorite ice cream – The Ambassador’s Butter Cream by Adam’s Ice cream.  Side by side with a scoop of The First Lady’s Fantasy 🙂

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Thank you Tina Vitas for sharing this experience with Heart2Heart!

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Click Below to go to the website of Adam and order some seriously good ice cream

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