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Dec 09

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Pottery Barn Bridal Registry

Planning a wedding is a large and complicated task for many couples but it’s those special and unforgettable moments along the way that make the whole experience worth while. Pottery Barn’s Bridal Gift Registry aims to make setting up a couple’s dream home easy and stress-free.Choose from Pottery Barn’s collection of classic and sophisticated staples for your first home together. You will find classic lighting fixtures in various shapes and styles top on the brand’s list of registry items. They are guaranteed to make a statement and brighten up even the nooks and corners of any room. Pottery Barn’s living room essentials are beautiful, traditonal and can effortlessly match all types of home trends. For the kitchen, find everything from dinnerware to dining table sets that are always durable and timeless in design. Choose from a selection of bedframes, headboards, side tables and bed linens that are as stylish as they are comfortable to complete your bedroom. Finish your bathroom with Pottery Barn’s lush bath towels, robes and accessories to give it that spa-like feel.Pottery Barn makes designing your home effortless with the assistance of in-house Interior Design Specialists. Get free consultations for furniture choices, decorating tips, and just about anything you may think of design-wise for your home. Pottery Barn also offers 10% off on all remaining items in your registry, even extending the discount to additional items you may want to purchase within a 6-month period after your wedding date.When you start your journey as newlyweds to set up your home, don’t forget to bring Pottery Barn along the ride.

In the Philippines, Pottery Barn is located at Central Square in Bonifacio High Street Central and Estancia, Capitol Commons. Visitfacebook.com/PotteryBarnPH or follow @potterybarnPH and @ssilifephon Instagram for more information.

Dec 08

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Thanksgiving with the Food Tasting Group

By Heart2Heart | Foodie | No Comments

Thanksgiving lunch with the Food Tasting Group means there is a food tasting from the gourmet chef – Bambi. She never stops feeding us!! 🙂 We came a bit late so this was the spread which is not complete anymore #h2hfoodtastinggroupBambi cooked 5 Turkeys this year even if it was not in her list. Her clients requested for it thanksgiving-dinner-with-the-food-tasting-group-8 It was supposed to be potluck but we did not get the memo! haha!! Also because we were not supposed to be in town but we made it back early.

Sea Bass from Anette! YUM!

thanksgiving-dinner-with-the-food-tasting-group-6 Yummy phyllo pizza with Feta cheese, Truffle oil and balsamic vinegar by Annette @annettegozon – See I’m eating veggies and enjoying it. The phyllo is under the delicious topping #H2HPizza #H2HTruffle

Yummy phyllo pizza with Feta cheese, Truffle oil and balsamic vinegar by Annette @annettegozon – See I’m eating veggies and enjoying it 🙂 The phyllo is under the delicious topping #H2HPizza #H2HTruffle

Ham from Swiss Inn brought by Arlene Osso Buco Baked prawns
And new from Bambi’s Gourmet Kitchen @bambi_linkedge – Carbonara Lasagna. Made with Grana Padano cheese, mozzarella cheese and pancetta – yum! At today’s Food Tasting Group thanksgiving lunch. Approved by everyone! Now taking orders #h2hbambiskitchen #H2HCheese

Christmas Menu of Bambi with many new dishes!! Dessert from Trix and Marissa – both from Karen’s Kitchen! YUM!!! Chocolate cake and Red Velvet cake Bambi’s favorite Chocolate cake brought by Dexter Looking forward to the next at Anette’s house! haha!!

Dec 08

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Marks & Spencer Holiday 2016

By Heart2Heart | Christmas | No Comments

If the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach, then surely the best way to make someone’s Christmas is through a mélange of gourmet goodies! Get ready to spread the holiday cheer as Marks & Spencer presents deliciously-curated Christmas hampers which include picnic indulgences, chocolates, wine, and other delights that will surely whet one’s appetite. There’s something for everyone—whether it’s for your boss who seems to have everything or your best bud with an insatiable sweet tooth.Remind someone to live the good life and indulge only with the tastiest and most thrilling treats with the Divine Pleasures (P4995) hamper. If you’re going for gold and want to impress, this hamper won’t disappoint as it comes with Domaine Mandeville Shiraz, Belgian Metropolitan Biscuits, Wild Flower Honey, Christmas Coffee, and more!Another luxurious treat is the Holiday Haven (P5995) which can instantly lift up any mood with its delectable yuletide selections. The hamper contains Italian Hazelnut Chocolate Spread, Christmas Pudding Biscuits, Cherry Liqueurs, and Sparkling Clementine & Cranberry Presse, among others.Perfect for when you want to let your loved ones try the best at home is the Lavish Luxury (P3495). Just imagine them curling up with some hot Cream of Chicken soup on a relaxing day or munching on Milk Chocolate Teacakes while sharing a laugh—totally worth it!The Sumptuous Selection (P2995) on the other hand has indulgent drinks, treats, and a savory soup that food lovers will surely appreciate. You’ll also never go wrong with Timeless Favorites (P2495) which has a collection of much-loved food like the Chocolate Chip Cookies and the Traditional British Porridge.Marks & Spencer has something for every health nut in your life as well. The health conscious can enjoy Gluten-Free Delights (P1995) for gluten-free options and The Wellness Collection (P1995) with items that are perfect for when one wants to relax. You can even gift the flavors of Italy with Italian Escape (P1995) which comes with culinary essentials that will bring the authentic Italian food to life.Smaller boxes include the Tea-Time Treats (P1495), Sunrise Bliss (P1495), Chocolate Indulgence (P1995), and Sweet Nostalgia (P1495). Wine lovers can also enjoy the wine gift sets and make Christmas gatherings extra special.Don’t forget to mark these dates to get the perfect gift! From December 4 to 31, 20% off on champagne; December 11 to 24, 15% off on bags of sweets and chocolate bars; December 25 to 28, 20% off throughout the store including food and wine, and double points for Loyalty cardholders.

You can also enjoy up to 50% off on selected items plus additional 5% off sale items for Reward and Premium members and BDO cardholders up to January 5 and an Exclusive Sale Preview for Loyalty Members on December 29.

Drop by the Marks & Spencer nearest you and discover more food gift options from the heart!

Marks and Spencer is one of UK’s leading retailers, selling stylish, high quality, great value clothing and home products, as well as outstanding quality food, responsibly sourced from around 2,000 suppliers globally.

Dec 07

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Legacy An Assumption Cookbook

By Heart2Heart | Velada-Others | No Comments

Heart2Heart collects AC cookbooks bec they are truly a labor of LOVE!

A new one is out by batch ’92 who will celebrate their velada next year
For orders 09175303038 or ac92cookbook@gmail.com #H2HACVelada

Food is inextricably linked to memories, more so the dishes we have enjoyed with our families. The Legacy cookbook is a compilation not just of recipes that have been tested over time, but a passing down of rituals of bonding and love from different families and clans.The recipes are from the girls of the Assumption College High School batch of1992, who are going to be celebrating their Velada or their 25th year high school reunion in 2017. legacy-bookbook-4

As shared in the short write ups before each, there are recipes that have been handed down for generations, recipes by seasoned cooks and trained chefs, and even some recipes by batch mates who don’t really cook, but have perfected that one dish they share in the book.

We have also asked other food luminaries, who are fellow “Old Girls” (the offcial moniker for Assumption alumnae), to contribute their “recipes with stories” to this cookbook. There is a paella recipe from Malu Gamboa inspired by a Cirkulo bestseller. Abba Napa of the Moment Group shares a delicious lamb rendang recipe from her growing up years. Undersecretary for the Department of Agricul ture, Berna Romulo Puyat, contributes a risotto recipe made with adlai, an in digenous ingredient she continues to promote, as she did to the international

food community during Madrid Fusion. There are other recipes by Margarita Fores of Cibo, Lusso and Grace Park, Arie Cuerva Kidder of Cuerva Bakeshop, Chiqui Mabanta of Comer Tree Cafe, and from Vargas Kitchen, recipes from Ma rina V. Tantoco and Ma. Teresa V. Javellana. Also featured are recipes by chef instructor Lorrie Reynoso and Bella Yuchengco, renowned for her sublime tasting dinners in her home.

The Legacy cookbook team lovingly cooked, styled, and with the help of the talented food photographer Gabby Cantero, photogragraphed each of the featured dishes.

The Legacy cookbook team is composed of former Town & Country and Preview publisher, now the Moment Group’s Director of Brand Management Tara Santos as the Project Director. Happy Ongpauco Tiu, chef and founder of Pamana, Hawaiian BBQ, Private Dining as well as other brands under the Happy Concept Group was the food stylist, along with well-loved food blogger, Joey de Larraza bal Blanco (@chichajo) of 80breakfasts.com, chef Carina Guevara Galang and talented home cooks, Nina Guerrero and Vic Tambunting Alfonso. Executive Creative Director of Blackpencil Manila of the Leo Burnett Group and former edi tor-at-Iarge for Preview, Kat Gomez-Limchoc was the creative director and editor. Graphic designer Allen Tan Cabrera, designed the book. Brand and Marketing for Standard Chartered Bank, Tifly Floresca Lorenzana is marketing head.

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Dec 07

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Pili Nuts in a Shell

By Heart2Heart | Christmas, Giving Back | No Comments

Give a new meaning to gift-giving this holiday season. Give your loved ones the gift of healthy living with Hands on Manila’s @handsonmanila holiday gift 2016.

Orders can be placed by email
Contact: Perry Belen
Tel. #: 843 – 7044 | 386 – 6521
Email: info@handsonmanila.org

Dec 06

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Herr’s Crunchy Cheestix

By Heart2Heart | Jaric Marketing Inc | No Comments

An intimate celebration with partners to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Herr’s and to launch the crunchiest cheestix ever! Herr’s Crunchy Cheestix and Cheestix Jalapeño. See how we celebrated #Herrs #HerrsPh #H2HCheeseSnacks #H2HSnackFinds #JaricMktgInc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dj46Nnv2dsM&feature=youtu.be

Dec 06

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Smart Infinity 2016

By Heart2Heart | Smart Infinity | No Comments

It was a busy year for Smart Infinity!!! So many events, so many blessings!! Looking forward to 2017!!!

Smart Infinity, together with Yin & Yang Shop of Harmony and New World Hotel, Makati, brought the most-anticipated Chinese New Year’s Eve Celebration. The 2016 Fire Monkey Regale was held last February 7, 2016 at the New World Hotel Makati.

Guests of this event welcomed the year with auspicious New Year activities and performances, executed with a unique flair.Smart Infinity celebrated a New Perspective last July 23, 2016 at the Provenance Art Gallery, Shangri-La at the Fort by introducing the brand’s newest ambassadors, business tycoons Donnie & Crickette Tantoco, and Joanna & Raul Francisco. The limited edition Samsung device and Samsung Gear 360 was launched together with #LeadTheChange campaign, which envisions enabling Infinity members in creating positive opportunities for change in their respective fields.“Love in Abundance: An Outpouring of Blessings”, a benefit dinner and fundraising concert, was held last October 26 at the Grand Ballroom of Shangri-La at the Fort for the benefit of Caritas Manila’s Youth Servant Leadership and Education Program (YSLEP) scholars. The event was presented by Smart Infinity and D Source, Inc., together with PLDT-Smart Foundation, One Meralco Foundation, Ayala Corporation, Ayala Land, Inc., and BPI Foundation. The concert was directed by renowned playwright Floy Quintos, featuring the inspirational music of the distinguished composer and musician Maestro Ryan Cayabyab, with special performances of the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, Bituin Escalante, Basil Valdez, Celeste Legaspi, Bo Cerrudo, and Esang de Torres. Smart infinity made this year’s Mother’s day a lot sweeter for the Smart Infinity members as they got exclusive access to the 3-day Mother’s Day Sale event where they were treated to special perks & discounts from our partners SSI and PAL Mabuhay Miles at the Central Square, Bonifacio Global City from May 6-8, 2016.
Smart Infinity, known for bringing international Broadway productions, has elevated its role of bringing world-class experiences to its members through supporting the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) for its first ever US performance, which was held at the prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York City. The concert, which was held last June 18, 2016, featured world-class Filipino talents such as pianist Cecile Licad and violinist Diomedes Saraza. The sponsorship is part of Smart Infinity’s commitment to support arts and culture and was made possible through a collaboration with the Cultural Center of the Philippines and with the support of PLDT-Smart Foundation and One Meralco Foundation. Smart Infinity members enjoy exclusive screenings of the latest and biggest blockbuster hits of the season – from London Has Fallen, Batman vs. Superman, Captain America: Civil War, and X-Men Apocalypse as part of the entertainment privileges. For more than 16 years, Smart Infinity has mounted its highly anticipated annual Infinity Golf Classic, a golf tournament exclusive to members. With over 2,000 golf players, the annual golf tournament provides lucky members with access to a day of competitive fun, exciting giveaways, remarkable raffle prizes, coupled with dinner and a show. This year’s tournament was held last February 15 at the Sta. Elena Golf Club with the theme “Throwback to the Future”.Smart Infinity has been known to bring in world-class musicals such as Cats, Mamma Mia, Phantom of the Opera, and Chicago. This year Smart Infinity continued to be the proud presenter of the Broadway musical Les Miserables as they graced the Philippine theater scene last March 2016 at the Solaire Resort in Manila. Infinity members were able to enjoy VIP passes, exclusive perks, and 10% ticket discounts to the much awaited musical phenomenon. The Les Miserables cast also joined Smart infinity’s Corporate Night where lucky subscribers had the chance to meet and interact with the colorful characters of the world-class production. Smart subscribers enjoyed a free and exclusive concert, #SmartMusicLive. It was a night of music fusion featuring different artists from different genre, from up & coming stars to international and local renowned acts — music producer, composer, beatmaker Crwn, Filipino band Up Dharma Down, member of British boyband Wanted Nathan Sykes, homegrown Filipino rock group Autotelic, iconic music group Aegis and Ely Buendia. Organized by the Spanish Embassy, the Madrid Fusion Manila 2016 kicked off with the Tapas Night where seven of the Philippines’ top Spanish Chefs prepared innovative and exclusive dishes last April 2016 at the AXON Hall, Green Sun Hotel Makati. The event showcased a wonderful mix of traditional and modern cuisine from Chef José Luis “Chele” Gonzalez (VASK Gallery), Chef Amado Garcia Fernandez (Pablo Bistro), Chef Carlos Garcia (The Black Pig), Chef Nicolas Diaz (Barcino), Chef Pablo López (Donosti), Chef Iván Saiz (Arrozeria), and Chef Juan Carlos de Terry (Terry´s Selection).

Dec 05

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Tablea de Feliza

By Heart2Heart | Christmas, Giving Back | No Comments

Yaya Felisa is my friend Marvie’s @marvieyoung Yaya from Negros for 18 years! This Christmas she’s offering tablea from Negros and how beautiful the story behind this. Thank you Marvie. Tablea de Felisa – Call +63 920 903 0199

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“She brings tablea to Manila every time she goes home and it’s really good bec it’s pure no extenders mixed in like sugar, nuts, or coconut. I suggested she sell it.
so that it can be a business for her when she retires.

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I brought her around with me to source packaging. I taught her how to measure and price the products and how to market .
Since the first sale , tablea Felisa has made pisay less grumpy & more excited about life. While packing you can see her cheerful disposition. She is already starting a small savings acct as her rainy day money for herself since all her salary always goes to everyone else .
I pray this business evolves into a regular one all throughout the year & not just seasonal
That ways it’s something she can retire on. This makes her self sufficient and not feel useless as she ages .
With this business her life does not end in retirement 🙂 a new life awaits someone’s heart when they become self sufficient & successful in whatever they do.” #H2HPeople #H2HChocolate

Dec 04

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Jaric & Center for Possibilities Visits the Mind Museum

By Heart2Heart | Educare, Giving Back | No Comments

This year our foundation ( Jaric Foundation) collaborated with Center for Possibilities of Dolores Cheng and we took 17 “special kids” from Virlanie foundation and Cottolengo Filipino ( home for abandoned special children) on a field trip to the Mind Museum @themindmuseum The kids enjoyed and I enjoyed because the kids were so much fun to be with 🙂

I spent 4 hours with them and I saw different personalities and just love them. Now I know why they are called “SPECIAL” because they truly are. I miss them already. Thank you to the Mind Museum for a great time #TheMindMuseum #JaricFoundation

Dec 04

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Filipino’s Artworks Make it to Starbucks Red Holiday cups

By Heart2Heart | Blogs, What's New at Starbucks? | No Comments

Starbucks red holiday cups are back, with a special twist. This year, for the first time, Starbucks red cups will feature designs created by customers with 13 distinct cups in Starbucks stores around the world – and two of the customers, Anz and Chloe, are Filipinos. Their designs, ‘Ornaments’ and ‘Birch Forest’, respectively, are now printed on this year’s Starbucks red cups.

Anz with her Starbucks red cup design “Ornaments”Chloe with her Starbucks red cup design ” Birch Forest”Taking a cue from customers who had been using their red holiday cups as a canvas, last December Starbucks invited customers to share their designs on Instagram. In just eight days, Starbucks received more than 1,200 individual submissions from 13 countries.

“We were surprised and inspired by the amount of incredible art submitted by our customers, the designs were beautiful, expressive and engaging,” said Dena Blevins, creative director, Starbucks Global Creative Studio. “We quickly realized that there was potential to use the customer created art for our holiday cups.”

Anz, an interior designer now based in Dubai, made a hobby of doodling Starbucks cups, collecting more than 75 creations. She uses her designs to prove that sometimes, all we need is a change in perspective.

“Every time I draw on my cups, I always imagine myself as another person using the cup I designed. It’s like talking to them through my drawings. I want the other person to feel that whatever situation he/she is in right now, everything’s gonna be okay,” she said. Her winning design, ‘Ornaments,’ shows the joyous holiday season through dream catchers.

Meanwhile, Chloe, a nurse now based in Chicago, created a wintery design which reminds her of her home in the States. “I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with winter since I moved to Illinois. Even though I’ve experienced a blizzard, getting stuck in snow, and extreme winter temperatures, I have come to appreciate the beauty of trees and fields all covered in white snow,” she said.

Chloe also studied multimedia arts and have always been into graphic design. As an avid Starbucks card collector, she shows her creativity by designing envelopes with washi tapes and white pens to surprise fellow collectors she swap with.

The red holiday cup designs, inspired by the stories of Starbucks customers, feature traditional Christmas lights and ornaments, snowflakes and winter landscapes that express the shared spirit of the holidays.

Starbucks 2016 Red Cups“We loved how the red cups with white designs naturally created a collection. They hang together as one idea but each expression is unique.” said Blevins.

About Starbucks Philippines

December 4, 1997, the Philippines had its first taste of the Starbucks Experiencewith its very first branch at the 6750 Ayala Building in Makati City. Starbucks has since won the hearts of the Filipinos. The opening of the 6750 Ayala store marked an important milestone in our history – the Philippines became the third market to open outside North America. The tradition of warm hospitality, constant need for connection, and love for coffee – these are the qualities that make Starbucks Coffee and the Filipino people a great culture fit.

To share in the experience, please visit us in our stores or online atwww.starbucks.ph