Spooky treats for tricksters
The Maya Kitchen shares quick and easy recipes for making your own Halloween goodies
The most thrilling time of the year is just around the corner: the hunt for the perfect costume is on, jack-o-lanterns adorn every nook and cranny, and store shelves are stocked with every kind of candy imaginable. But this year, why not take your Halloween game to the next level and whip up your own ghoulish goodies?
The Maya Kitchen shares some easy tricks for crafting spooky treats that the whole family will enjoy making—and eating!
Fans of the dark side are sure to love Halloween Molded Dark Chocolate Krispies, a perfectly balanced blend of dark chocolate and sweet, crunchy cereal. Shape and decorate these snacks to resemble your favorite villains and the neighborhood trick-or-treaters are sure to come back knocking on your door for more.
Add a shot of zest to any goodie bag with Homemade Halloween Gummies. These refrigerated treats require very little prep time and can be molded into different shapes and sizes, so you can fix up several batches of sweet and sour gummies in a jiffy.
Give a Maya favorite a twist when you use your Maya Oven Toaster Butter Cake Mix to make Halloween Purple Donuts! Dress up a batch of these easy-to-bake ube-flavored mini donuts with chocolate and candy sprinkles and brighten up any party table instantly.
Get even more tricks for making Halloween treats when you visit www.mayakitchen.com. Better yet, sign up for The Maya Kitchen’s Bake Magic Together classes with your kids to learn to make delicious goodies while squeezing in some fun family time. Now that’s a treat that’s great all year round.
Gift hunting? Here are 3 Easy Recipes you can turn into Holiday presents
If there’s a whisk, there’s a way. Whether you’re baking to give or to sell, the holiday season is a great time to showcase your skills. Baked treats make for personal and less expensive gift ideas, and a great business opportunity for aspiring bakers of all ages. So, get ready to make this Christmas the tastiest and most memorable one yet with festive holiday recipes from The Maya Kitchen.
For a kick to any Christmas spread, whip up a cheesy Jalapeño Dip. Who knew a mixture of pickled jalapeños with loads of cheddar cheese could be an excellent gift idea? Pour it in a colorful canister and chill for the dip to firm up. You can even serve it as an appetizer with nacho chips or crostinis.
The holidays wouldn’t be complete without something sweet, but how about adding a twist to your ordinary caramel syrup with the Vodka Caramel Flavored Coffee Syrup. A dash of vodka, and some coffee liqueur added to a golden brown syrup is the perfect treat for your closest friends or ninongs and ninangs.
This Christmas, it would also be fun to turn baking into a business. Why not earn a little profit out of your hard work so you can buy something special for yourself or your loved ones? The Salted Caramel Double Butterscotch Fudge Bars could be your winning recipe. With the MAYA Butterscotch Brownie Mix and some extra butterscotch chocolate chips and walnuts for toppings, you can make delicious bars of brownies to sell.
Another great idea is adding cakes, cupcakes, or crinkles to your list. Using the new MAYA Decadence Red Velvet Cake Mix you can create all kinds of desserts using a favorite flavor of many. A lineup of Red Velvet treats is definitely an excellent match to the holiday season.
If you want to take your baking skills to a whole new level in time for Christmas, try out The Maya Kitchen’s baking classes. For more ideas on holiday recipes you can explore and experiment with, visit www.themayakitchen.com.
For more information on the Maya Kitchen Culinary Elite Series and other course offerings, log on to www.themayakitchen.com, email contactus@themayakitchen.com, or visit The Maya Kitchen Culinary Center every Tuesday to Saturday at 8F Liberty Building, 835 A. Arnaiz Avenue (Pasay Road), Makati City. You may also call 8921185 or 892-5011 local 108 or +63929 679 6102.
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NATURAL AT ALL TIMES
THE BEIGE HOUR
Like a breeze of freedom, LES BEIGES has made natural a style in itself. Inspired by the singular light that shines on fresh skin, this healthy glow has broken away from the rhythm of fashions and seasons to adopt outdoor beauty all year round. It’s time to take a moment for yourself, regardless of the hour, to free yourself from the diktats of day and night. A break to give a second wind to your complexion and your mood. Today, LES BEIGES expands with three new products, as intuitive and on-thego as ever, to set your watch to the beige hour whenever you wish.
THE ELEGANCE OF A FLAWLESS
AND EFFORTLESS COMPLEXION
Simplicity is the best ally of your allure. This is why each LES BEIGES creation meets the same stringent demand: that of being self-evident by instantly enhancing comfort, pleasure and elegance. In line with this state of mind, LES BEIGES HEALTHY GLOW GEL TOUCH FOUNDATION, LES BEIGES HEALTHY GLOW NATURAL EYESHADOW PALETTE and LES BEIGES HEALTHY GLOW SHEER COLOUR STICK now take natural to new heights.
LES BEIGES
HEALTHY GLOW GEL TOUCH FOUNDATION SPF 25/ PA +++
A WEIGHTLESS HEALTHY GLOW.
On-the-go. Ergonomic. Intuitive. LES BEIGES HEALTHY GLOW GEL TOUCH FOUNDATION concentrates several technological innovations in a single case to make a natural complexion even easier to achieve. To make this possible, CHANEL Research developed an unprecedented aqua-gel foundation. This jellified, aqueous emulsion is unbelievably lightweight, offering an immediate sensation of freshness, while visibly embellishing the skin. An instant twofold effect to enjoy as often as you wish, as it never weighs down the complexion: its ultra-fine texture can be used on bare skin or over existing makeup for touch-ups.
A WATER CUSHION FOR THE COMPLEXION
The formula contains 56% water. This high proportion provides an immediate sensation of freshness and helps create a cushion of hydration on the skin surface. The hydrating power of this aqua-gel is reinforced by a hygroscopic and film-forming hyaluronic acid derivative that retains the moisture naturally present in the epidermis. After the very first application, the skin seems plumped, smoother and more supple. As an added bonus, the formula includes kalanchoe extract and SPF 25 sunscreen. This combination of ingredients provides the skin with high protection, while allowing it to breathe freely. Known for its climatic adaptation abilities, the kalanchoe plant boasts hydrating and antioxidant properties. It also helps oxygenate the skin. The skin is protected, sheltered from the sun, free radicals caused by pollution and all forms of daily oxidative stress.
A TAILOR-MADE LIGHT REVEALER
By studying the characteristics of beautiful skin without makeup, CHANEL Research was inspired to create the Healthy Glow Booster complex. It is based on a specific titanium dioxide that absorbs rays of light, reflecting their white component and transmitting their red component through the skin to create a reflection on the skin surface. A selection of Soft Focus powders was added to this mineral pigment. As a result, the light reflected by the skin resembles a translucent and slightly rosy halo. The complexion instantly appears fresher, as if revived by a pure breeze. The aqua-gel formula delivers a dewy finish that recreates the satiny glow of perfectly moisturized skin.
AN INTELLIGENT MESH
Stretched over the surface of the case, the flexible mesh releases just the right dose of foundation. Mistakes are impossible; simply press this ultrafine mesh with the foam sponge and the perfect amount of product is ready to be patted onto the face.
Available in 10 shades.
N°10, N°12, N°20, N°21, N°22, N°30, N°40, N°50, N°60, N°91
*Number of shades specific to certain markets.
For more sophisticated coverage, it can also be applied with the new RETRACTABLE FOUNDATION BRUSH. Adapted to all situations, this brush with its ultra-soft bristles comes in a retractable case. Perfectly shaped, it is the dream partner of fluid, gel or cream foundations. It reaches every area of the face, even the corner of the eyes and the sides of the nose, making touch-ups easy at any hour of day or night.
Foundation has never been so easy to apply. On the bus or metro, in the street, at the office or in the elevator before an evening out or a meeting, the skin instantly regains irresistible freshness and radiance.
LES BEIGES
HEALTHY GLOW NATURAL EYESHADOW PALETTE
A VARIATION OF NATURAL SHADES FOR THE EYES
A healthy glow is not only determined by the complexion. It also depends on the freshness of the eyes. To boost their natural sparkle, CHANEL has carefully selected five shades that embellish the eyes every time. Five eyeshadows designed to open up, intensify, energize and illuminate the eyes. The slightly pearly light beige shade can be applied on its own or as a base under another colour to boost its luminosity. The two other light shades — a satin pearly pink and a matte brown — soften tired-looking features. The last two darker eyeshadows — a satiny black and a matte taupe — outline the eye contour to discreetly open up the eyes. A palette of subtle shades adapted to all skin tones.
A SILKY, MELT-AWAY TEXTURE
Each of the five eyeshadows benefits from a comfortable and creamy texture. They glide over the skin so easily that they can be applied with fingertips or the brush and blend seamlessly together. Thanks to the light-reflecting formula, colour stays true, luminous and even all day long, without smudging. The powders blend together impeccably for endless possibilities.
READY FOR A TWIST
This eye palette has even more tricks up its sleeve. The colours can also be used to catch the light by applying the lightest shade at the corner of the eye, under the brows, above the cheekbones and on the Cupid’s bow. The small foam applicator can be used to apply one of the two dark shades as eyeliner below the lower lashes or on the brows to fill them in.
THE FLEXIBLE BLUSH
After the success of the HEALTHY GLOW SHEER COLOUR STICK,
CHANEL adds two original shades to the cheek palette: slightly iridescent pink and coral. Designed to match perfectly with the entire LES BEIGES palette, these on-the-go sticks give spontaneous momentum to makeup. Velvety and refreshing, they smooth on easily with fingertips. Their creamy texture melts away and blends beautifully on cheeks, without looking overdone. Blush has never been so simple, easy… and sheer.
Sunday Family lunch celebrating Ramon’s graduation!! Congratulations Kuya Mon! We love you!
DIVINE CREAM
The exceptional anti-aging skincare: 5 patents in a divine formula that helps fight visible signs of aging
(dehydration, wrinkles, loss of density, firmness and radiance, and uneven skin tone)
Immortelle is a flower with exceptional longevity: it never fades, even after it has been picked. Organic Immortelle essential oil from Corsica is rich in active molecules that deliver unique antiaging beauty results. Combined with a complex of 7 natural active ingredients, its effects are dramatically enhanced, so that its powers can be revealed at the heart of the most exceptional formulas.
Scientific innovation: over time, the matrices of cellular DNA are degraded and the skin loses its capacity for regeneration. As it ages, the signs of aging become more pronounced. L’OCCITANE is
a true pioneer in the field of natural beauty care. In 2009, its Research department set up a cosmetogenomics program to show the effectiveness of its active ingredients, reaching as far as the heart of cells.
With 5 patents, the Divine Cream helps fight visible signs of aging. With daily use, it contributes to :
1. Maintain skin’s youthful potential
2. Intensely nourishes*
3. Visibly reduce the appearance of wrinkles by 24% ***
4. Give a feeling of firmer (91%)* and more elastic (95%)* skin
5. Reduce the appearance of uneven skin tone, to reveal a sublimated skin****
With its unctuous texture, the Divine Cream melts deliciously into the skin, giving a sensation of supreme comfort.
DIVINE RESULTS :
A new breath of youth seems to come from the very heart of the skin**. Bursting with vitality, it simply glows with beauty.
*Satisfaction tested on 95 women over 6 months. **Upper layer of the epidermis. ***Effectiveness test on 78 women over 3 months. ****Clinical scorage on 48 women after 4 weeks.
BENEFITS:The appearance of wrinkles is visibly reduced and skin is intensely nourished
Helps skin feel firmer and more elastic
The appearance of uneven skin tone is reduced to reveal a sublimated skin
My parents and their friends recreated Babette’s Feast last Friday in cooperation with @gourmetgarageph 🙂 Here are the photos shared by my mom from that evening! She told me that there’s a restaurant in London that recreates it at £900.00 per person :-O #babettesfeast#GourmetGaragePh #h2hgourmetgarage
Super fun and super yummy dinner at Nobu @noburestaurantmanila at @nobuhotelmanila @cityofdreamsmanila #nobumanila #cityofdreamsmanila
Yellowtail sashimi with Jalapeño
Whitefish with dried miso
Nobu Crispy rice with spicy tuna
Black cod miso
Alaskan King Crab tempura
Rock Shrimp tempura in creamy spicy sauce
Nobu Style Taco – we got almost all kinds YUM! 🙂
Sashimi salad
Spicy Edamame
Brick Oven Pork Belly with Miso
Japanese uni sushi
Free range chicken Jidori with teriyaki sauce
Beef Tenderloin Tobanyaki
Wagyu Gyoza
Soft shell crab roll and tempura roll
HAVE AN EXTRAORDINARY
CHRISTMAS OUT OF THE BLUE WITH RUSTAN’S
Rustan’s, the leader in luxury, ushers in a more memorable holiday season with a mesmerizing Blue Christmasfilled with joy, tinsel and everything that the heart desires.
To commemoratethe 65th Christmas of the Rustan Group of Companies (RGOC), Rustan’s Christmas comes out of the blue with the best offerings and promos this year.
In addition to offering shoppers with an array of choices and gift ideas that makes Christmas shopping experience a more exciting one, Rustan’s presents the ultimate gift to loyal patrons with the Rustan’s Extraordinary Christmas Promo.From October 21 to December 24, 2017, shop til you drop to earn electronic raffle entries for the chance to win big.
Up for grabs are 165 luxurious picks and gifts, from fragrances to jewels, luggage and pampering treatments from across the RGOC stores. Expect awesomegifts fromSamsonite, Ascot Chang, Swarovski, Bvlgari, Hermès Fragrances, Bergamo, Sentry Safe,Jewelmer, Tumi, Lego, Dooney& Bourke, Raybanand Kipling. Not forgetting gift sets fromRustan’s the Beauty Source, La Prairie, Estee Lauder, Burt’s Bees, Rustan’s Home, Rustan’s Children and Royal Duty Free, and vouchers from Marks and Spencer, Debenhams, Rustan’s Flower Shop, Sta. Elena Properties and Starbucks Coffee.
Grocery partners such as Rustan’s Supermarket and Shopwise are also giving away impressive shopping sprees. For the top prizes, look forward becoming one offive winners of P65,000 shopping spreesfrom Rustan’s Department Store, while one winner will be credited P65,000 on their HSBC Credit Card.
And finally, for the Grand Prize, one big winner will be chosen to receive round-tripbusiness class tickets for two to London via Philippine Airlines.
For the first time ever, Rustan’s features an online/electronic system for customers to enter raffle entries for the whole RGOC group. Rustan’s Extraordinary Christmas promo is open to all customers shopping at any of theparticipating RGOC stores.
Joining the raffle is simple! Earn e-raffle codes and enter the raffle entries online through www.rustanspromo.com.One e-raffle code is given for every P3,000 single-receipt purchase from Rustan’s Department Stores, Marks & Spencer, Debenhams, Adoraand participating brands from Stores Specialists, Inc., whileone e-raffle code is given for every P1,000 single-receipt purchase from Rustan’s Supermarket, Marketplace by Rustan’s, TWG, Oliviers& Co., SaladStop!, Royal Duty Free Subic, and Rustan’s Flower Shop. To triple chances of winning, use an HSBC credit card to earn x3 raffle codes.
Shop until Christmas Eve (December 24) and upload the codes until December 31, 2017, end of day at 12MN. Winners will be drawn via Electronic Raffle Draw on January 10, 2018, and will be notified via registered mail.
At Rustan’s, Christmas truly becomes the most wonderful time of the year.
EXTRAORDINARY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Rustan’s Department Store, the brand that started it all 65 years ago, has a wide-ranging variety of events and activities lined up especially for October 21.
At the Ladies Department of Rustan’s Shangri-La, there will be a trio of events: a Ricardo Preto styling event from 11am onwards; a Longchamp event from 2-5pm; and a Lalique ikebana workshop from 3-6pm.
At the Men’s Department on October 21, there will be a Coffee and Corona activity from 4-8 pm at all Rustan’s branches.
Over at the Children’s Department, October 21 will be the launch of Rustan’s Christmas Registry. There will also be a Halloween activity on the same day at Rustan’s Makati, from 3pm onwards.
Rustan’sHome Department will have multiple showcases, like the launch of the Home Registry, 65 Ways to Entertain workshops, and appliance demos.
At the Rustan’s Silver Vault, shoppers visiting from 4-8pm can enjoy complimentary champagne, while Montblanc will also have an activity showcasing fine watches and whisky. This will be available at all Rustan’s stores, except Rustan’sAlabang.
Finally, a pianist will serenade shoppers with live performances at the Rustan’s the Beauty Source.
CHRISTMAS GIVINGS
Rustan’s is like a gift that keeps on giving. In addition to exciting raffle prizes and promos, Rustan’s brings more cheer and merry into the holiday season through its exciting Christmas concepts.
Until December 31, catch the Rustan’s Christmas Shop, which becomes the ultimate source of inspiration for holiday décor. The country’s purveyor of style and home luxury shares wonderful inspirations through whimsical vignettes featured in the stores that aim to bring a little more magic into the holidays. Visit the Christmas Shop in Rustan’s Makati and Shangri-La as early as possible and start decking the halls with only the finest ornaments of the season.
For more Yuletide inspiration, discover 65 Ways to Entertain through Rustan’s Home Styling Exhibit, which will be open to the public at all Rustan’s stores, starting October 21. Discover tasteful displays all over Rustan’s stores that inspires one to become the ultimate Christmas host. Visit any Rustan’s store to view the beautiful exhibits and get tones of style insight for home decor and interior design experts.
Another exciting Christmas upgrade, starting October 21, Rustan’s opens its Christmas Registry, making the gifting season the best – and the most convenient – one yet! From Christmas to every special occasion throughout the year, give and receive the most heartfelt and desired gifts through the Rustan’s Gift Registry. Make important events and occasions even more memorable with the help of the most preferred consultants from the Rustan’s Christmas Registry.
‘Tis the season to be jolly, and no other place promises a better holiday experience than Rustan’s.
For more information, visit www.rustans.com.ph or follow @RustansPHon Instagram and /RustansPH on Facebook.
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