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12/21/2021

Healthy, Hassle-Free Holiday Bundles from The Goodwill Market

Tis the season to show you care by sending healthy goodies from The Goodwill Market to family and friends. The gift baskets have been carefully curated to fit different lifestyles, filled with wholesome products that focus on health and wellbeing.

What’s more, they can be delivered safely and conveniently to the doorstep of your loved ones via orders on The Goodwill Market website. You don’t have to leave the comfort and safety of your home to send out healthy and high-quality gifts this Christmas.

The Goodwill Market is an online shop owned and operated by Dygen Pharma Distribution Corporation (DPDC), a subsidiary of Dyna Drug Corporation. Its mission is to make premium brands more accessible to Filipino consumers with online orders and fuss-free delivery. “This is a very valuable e-commerce service especially as everyone stays safe inside their homes,” says DPDC General Manager May Panganiban. “Our gift packages contain a wide selection of health and wellness products that are sure to add a spark of joy to the holidays.”

Here are some of the gift selections that you can send as corporate giveaways, or as personalized gifts to your loved ones.

1. The Holiday Flavor Pack delivers goodies that are fit for the season’s feasts. It contains a selection of imported pasta sauces for easy meals made special.

2. Work from Home (WFH) is a healthy spread of snacks and ingredients that are perfect for those who like to bond over good food while working. Wholesome meals and snacks are more accessible with tasty treats and premium ingredients.

3. The Lunch Box Buddies is the perfect gift for parents who shower their kids with love and care. It’s got everything they need to make bath time fun while taking care of a baby’s sensitive skin. It’s also got kiddie vitamins for that extra boost of protection.

Make your Christmas list and check it twice. Find out which gift sets from The Goodwill Market will fit your friends and family members best, or check out the other items that are available at www.goodwill.market and its official social media pages on Facebook and Instagram and have these wholesome gift packs delivered directly to your recipient hassle-free. Book your corporate giveaways, customized orders, and special requests through customer@goodwillmarket.ph

Christmas Feast Ideas That You'll Love

acodeza 12/21/2021 08:19:00 PM Food and Reviews , 0 Comments

There are two traditional feasts that Filipino families often look forward to during Christmastime: the Christmas Eve Noche Buena and the one that follows on the 25th itself, which is often held as part of a festive family reunion. Either way, expect those in charge of preparing the dishes to pull out all the stops to serve the most delectable food on the table for everyone to enjoy.

And if that happens to be you, chances are high that you already have some recipes in mind to make each of these feasts a gastronomic delight to remember. They might even be all-time family favorites or even hand-me-downs from your great-great-grandparents. Having said that, it certainly wouldn’t hurt to learn a few more recipes just to keep things fresh and put something different on the table for Christmas. Two that are guaranteed to make you look like Master Chef are Meatballs in Black Truffle Sauce and Three-Cheese Truffle Macaroni and Cheese.

The recipes are as follows:

Meatballs in Black Truffle Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 slices white bread crusts removed, broken into pieces

• scant 2/3 cup whole milk

• 2 1/4 cups finely minced ground beef (or a mixture of meats, such as pork, chicken, or turkey)

• 1/2 cup meat pâté

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• Plain all-purpose flour, for dusting

• Olive oil for frying

FOR THE BLACK TRUFFLE SAUCE

• 1 tablespoon + 2 tsp butter

• A drizzle of olive oil

• 1 bunch spring onions scallions, finely chopped

• 1 carrot finely chopped

• 1 heaped cup button or oyster mushrooms finely chopped

• 3 1/2 tablespoon plain all-purpose flour

• 1/4 cup white wine

• 2 cups beef chicken or vegetable stock

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary

• 1/2 cup double heavy cream

• 1/2 teaspoon Umbria Black Truffle Sauce

Instructions

1. Place the bread in a bowl and pour over the milk. Set aside to soak.

2. In a separate bowl, mix together the meat and the pâté. Add the soaked bread and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined. Form meatballs by rolling walnut-sized pieces of the mixture between your hands. They should be about 1oz each. Dust the meatballs in flour.

3. Heat some oil in a shallow pan over medium-high heat and fry the meatballs just until they are golden. Do not overcook at this stage as we are going to finish them in the sauce. Set aside.

4. To make the sauce, heat the butter and olive oil in a pan over medium-low heat and add the finely chopped spring onions, carrot,s and mushrooms. Cook for about 10 minutes, until the onion is transparent. Reduce the temperature to low and add the flour to the pan, stirring with a wooden spoon to make a roux. Cook for about 4 minutes and then add the wine, continuing to stir until you get a paste and the alcohol has evaporated, then add the stock with the salt and rosemary. Keep stirring and cooking until the sauce thickens, then add the cream, stirring so that the mixture doesn’t split or curdle. Add the meatballs to the sauce and cook for a further 5 minutes.

5. Put Umbria Black Truffle Sauce into the sauce, mix and fold and serve hot.

4/23/2021

Why You Should Make More Eggplant Dishes During the Pandemic

acodeza 4/23/2021 05:31:00 AM Food and Reviews , 0 Comments

If you're a stay-at-home mother, there must be a mountain of things to do on every day. For one, you have at least one other person you are taking care of. In addition to that is the abundance of house chores that greet you the moment you wake up.

Still, despite the busyness and stress of being a mom, many little joys come with the job. One of them is being in the loving company of your family. Another is the relaxing joy of experimenting with new dishes in the kitchen.

When the pandemic struck, it became all the more important to pay attention to the things you eat. The immune system is tied to our diets, after all. Unfortunately, it may also be draining your creative cooking juices.

One tip for moms who are stuck? Cook more eggplant dishes.

3/03/2020

Meal Prep for Weight Loss: Why Start Now?

acodeza 3/03/2020 06:04:00 AM Food and Reviews , 0 Comments

Want to know why some people’s weight loss strategies fail? It’s in the way they eat. Some people neglect to nourish their bodies properly by choosing the wrong diet. Some people don’t plan their diet at all, relying completely on exercise, instead. Others want quick results; so quick that they resort to unhealthy means of shedding weight.

However, one of the secrets to a healthy weight loss is planning what to eat. This is why “meal prepping” has become one of the most-followed weight loss trends.

11/13/2019

Wine and Food Pairings You Should Definitely Try

acodeza 11/13/2019 04:01:00 PM Food and Reviews , 1 Comments

If you are a wine connoisseur, then you most probably know that wine is best enjoyed with a few selected types of food. Not everything goes well with it, though, which is why you should always do your research first to make sure that you are pairing your wine with delicious snacks.

Below, we will discuss some of the food that you should try pairing with certain wines. Go on and call in for a wine delivery today so you can enjoy them with these yummy snacks!

7/02/2019

Shaq Makes Deal With Papa John's in Epic Collaboration

acodeza 7/02/2019 06:47:00 PM Food and Reviews , 0 Comments

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Shaquille O'Neal has gone from being one of the biggest men in pro sports to being THE biggest pizza spokesman on the planet. Shaquille O'Neal made headlines around the country when it was announced that the former NBA big man and TV analyst was partnering up with Papa John's. Shaq will be incorporated into a string of franchises that seek to utilize the famous Hall of Famer's charisma and athletic past in order to fundamentally redesign operations. Right now, reports are showing that Shaq will become the owner of nine franchises around the country. The first of the pizza franchises to open under the Shaq redesign will be on the Georgia Tech main campus, right near the TNT Studio that Shaq works at for 'Inside the NBA'.

For Shaq, the partnership with the famous pizza chain makes plenty of sense. Since retiring from the NBA, Shaq has been one of the most enterprising athletic entrepreneurs in the world. Outside of his work on television and in Hollywood, Shaq has been nearly prolific with his investments. Shaq is already the owner of a Krispy Kreme Doughnuts shop in Atlanta as well as 27 Five Guys locations throughout the country. Shaq is also the owner and founder of a Las Vegas chicken-themed restaurant known as Big Chicken. Shaq also has several major endorsements including a partnership with National General Insurance, Carnival Cruise Lines, and even the medical balm, Icy Hot.

Investors Entrust $50 Million Dollars With Talkspace

acodeza 7/02/2019 06:31:00 PM Food and Reviews , 0 Comments

How would you like it if investors had such trust in a company that you had built that they decided to put a collective $50 million dollars of their own money into its operations? That is exactly what has happened with the company known as Talkspace.

You may have heard of this brand as it has been around for the last seven years. They are the company that decided that they wanted to change the way that we all receive our mental healthcare. The biggest way for them to take a chance with this was to provide that healthcare in a way that was not commercially available up to that point. Their big idea was to provide these services over the Internet.

5/30/2019

How Organo Gold Sets the Standard for Coffee

acodeza 5/30/2019 05:16:00 AM Food and Reviews , 0 Comments

Nothing starts our day right better than a cup of Joe in the early morning. Coffee culture is and will always be centered on the idea of starting the day with a delicious cup of hot coffee. Throughout the years, coffee culture has evolved beyond its distinct taste, aroma and energy-boosting capacities. Thanks for brands like Organo Gold, coffee is not just a drink we’ve all come to love. It has become a drink that has become an essential part of our lives.

Organo Gold is one of the caffeine products that is changing the coffee culture one step at a time. The product goes beyond traditional coffee beans at it adds fungus to the mix. In hindsight, each pack of Organo Gold is made of 100% Arabica coffee and Organic Ganoderma Lucidum. The resulting drink is a regular coffee that comes packed with other essential benefits.

1/04/2019

Baking Desserts Like a Boss for Guests

acodeza 1/04/2019 06:16:00 AM Food and Reviews , 0 Comments

In addition to the millions of things keeping you busy, guests planning to come over are wondering if any home-baked goodies will be served.

While you enjoy baking cookies and cakes and the like, your time is pretty short right now and you are tempted to buy trays of cookies from a local bakery and claim them as your own.

Actually, with some pre-planning and key tips, you can entertain with ease — and without shelling out big bucks for fancy bakery goods. Check out the following ideas:

12/21/2018

Tips For Making Your Friends Think You Are An Amazing Cook-Even If You're Not

acodeza 12/21/2018 02:11:00 PM Food and Reviews , 0 Comments

Not everyone is a brilliant cook but even if you aren’t a whizz in the kitchen, you can still convince your friends that you’re a gourmet chef if you follow these top tips!

1.Preparing Raw Onions

If you’ve ever made a salad with raw onions and thought they tasted too pungent, no problem. Fill a bowl with cold water and soak them first before slicing and you’ll discover their odor and flavour isn’t so overwhelming.

2.Seriously Impressive Coffee

If your friends are just popping around for a coffee, impress them with a barista style coffee made with a sprinkling of cinnamon and just a tiny pinch of salt. Add before you brew your coffee grounds and you’ll find that your coffee not only isn’t bitter but is actually amazing. Also, if you invest in a milk frother, you’ll achieve the true coffee shop look when you serve a brew. You can find more details on this link about how to choose the right one for you.

3.Banish Bland Vegetables

If you hate the boring taste of boiled vegetables, try cooking with stock instead of plain water. You’ll be amazed by how much richness and flavor you’ll taste.

4.Forget Table Salt

Table salt is a useful addition, but kosher salt is even better. As it’s less processed it has larger crystals and is flakier than regular salt. This makes it a lot simpler to control the amount you aadd to your food.

5.Make Your Meat Tender

Tenderizing your meat can be a pain, but if you use the velveting method even the toughest steak will suddenly be silky and moist. Coat the slices of meat in egg whites and cornstarch then add a dash of rice wine to really bring out the flavor.

7/14/2018

Quick Veggie Recipes For Lazy Cooks

acodeza 7/14/2018 04:37:00 AM Food and Reviews , 5 Comments

Do you struggle to get your family to eat vegetarian meals? Most kids will turn their noses up at most vegetables, so giving them a plateful of greens might be a surefire way for you to turn your family dinners into a war zone. There could be a lot of complaining quickly followed by tears and tantrums!

It doesn’t always have to be like that, though, promise me. I’m sure that you will be able to find some great-tasting veggie dishes that your kids will love to tuck into. Take these, for instance. These recipes are quick and easy to whip up, and they make the perfect family dinners for lazy cooks.

The Art of Making a Gin Tonic

acodeza 7/14/2018 04:32:00 AM Food and Reviews , 0 Comments

When you think of all the intricate cocktails that a super-skilled and knowledgeable mixologist or bartender has served you over the years, perhaps you’ve come to consider a ‘simple’ gin and tonic a concoction everyone can make. It’s just a mixture of gin and tonic, right? Wrong. There are plenty of dos and don’ts when it comes to making this delicious and refreshing summer staple drink, so before you even think of throwing an outdoor party or make a drink for yourself after a long day at the office, take the time to learn a thing or two about mixing and matching, because believe it or not, making this drink is an art form in its own right.

7/06/2018

5 Wedding Catering Tips Every Bride Should Know

acodeza 7/06/2018 07:35:00 AM Food and Reviews , 1 Comments

Planning a wedding is extremely challenging, and surely you feel the urge to make everything perfect. But you know what the worst thing about that is? In the end, everyone will remember just a few things, such as your wedding dress, music, and, of course, food. That’s why you need to do your best to find the right caterer and choose a menu that will meet all of yours and your guests’ expectations. Don’t worry; you are not in this thing alone. Here are a few tips that will help you make your wedding catering a success that will be the talk of the town for years to come.

6/08/2018

Why You Should Include Cashew Nuts in Your Diet

acodeza 6/08/2018 06:37:00 AM Food and Reviews , 0 Comments

When we think about changing our eating habits, we usually think of the foods that we should eat less of or avoid completely, like processed meats and artificial sweeteners. What most of us don’t realize is that it is equally important to consider what we should eat more of to get the nutrients we need.

One such food that should be included in a healthy diet is the cashew nut. In the old days, the fruit was given more importance over the nut. The juice was consumed both as medicine and beverage, while the flesh and oil were used for various cooking purposes. Indeed, in Brazil where the plant originated, cashew fruit juice is highly popular and more people prefer eating the “apple” to the nut.

5/01/2018

You Brew: Creating Barista Quality Coffee At Home

acodeza 5/01/2018 04:30:00 AM Food and Reviews , 2 Comments

The macro view of a cup of latte with straw in it in Coupi bar

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Good coffee is becoming somewhat of a staple in modern society. Gone are the days that people are happy with simple instant brews, and tastes are becoming more sophisticated. Of course, though, most people can’t afford the coffee shop all the time. To help you out with this, this post will be exploring the art of the perfect cup, along with the tools you’ll need to be able to start making them for yourself.

4/26/2018

Studying the Correlation between Food and Mood

acodeza 4/26/2018 08:54:00 AM Food and Reviews , 1 Comments

The saying “you are what you eat” is taking on a whole new dimension now that researchers are studying the correlation between food and mood. The link between what we eat and how we feel is now a proven fact, and scientists are starting to tease out exactly what the impact is of different dietary choices. Let’s look at some of the latest studies linking diet and mental health, and some of their ramifications as well.

2/21/2018

Additional Ways To Keep You And Your Family Healthy

acodeza 2/21/2018 05:27:00 AM Food and Reviews , 1 Comments

Looking after your family’s health, and your own, is inarguably hugely important and something you should be primarily focused on up keeping and improving continuously. Keeping you and your family in the best possible health needn’t be difficult nor strenuous once you know exactly how to do so, and you understand the ways in which you can benefit from investing in your health. Often the problem in starting to implement a new healthy living routine is that the plans initially laid down are too ambitious and they fall flat before even taking off from the ground. While still in its infancy, the route towards getting you and your family in peak health should climb to the top in a steady and sustainable fashion, so this means not going cold turkey, so to speak, straight off the bat. With this talk of food and exercise, it’s about time the topic of keeping you and your family healthy is tackled and explained.

1/29/2018

Do You Suffer From Asthma? Read This Advice

acodeza 1/29/2018 02:24:00 AM Food and Reviews , 0 Comments

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Millions of people around the world suffer from conditions like asthma from their childhoods. That is an illness that can affect your breathing and leave you feeling out of breath all the time. Also, you stand a chance of suffering asthma attacks at some point too, and many people find that situation scary. If you want to treat your asthma and ensure it affects your life in the most unnoticeable ways possible, it’s sensible to take a read through some of the advice on this page. The tips below should assist you in living a healthy life and ensuring your illness never holds you back from doing all the things you want to do. Best of all? The advice you need to follow for the best results if pretty straightforward.

1/26/2018

Your Guide to Chinese Herbs and Spices

acodeza 1/26/2018 08:55:00 AM Food and Reviews , 5 Comments

The Chinese love using spices and herbs to boost the flavor of their meals. This is a long-held tradition that most Chinese people know and love. These herbs not only improve the flavor of food, they also have many nutritional benefits. Today, you can use these herbs in your food here in the United States.

Many supermarkets and food stores have Chinese herbs and spices sections where you can choose from a wide range of spices and herbs. Before you take your Global G 4 and start preparing your next meal, consider learning a few things about these Chinese herbs and spices, and how they can enhance the food you are preparing. In this article, we will cover three of the most common Chinese herbs and spices in American food stores today.

1/22/2018

Five Ways To Get You And Your Family More Active

acodeza 1/22/2018 03:45:00 PM Food and Reviews , 4 Comments

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January is often a time of year that many people place some focus on their fitness levels. However, with the weather not being so good, it is understandable that it can be quite disheartening to encourage the whole family to still be active. I get it. But we all know that it is important for children as well as adults to take an active approach to life as it can help with any weight issues and lower your BMI. So I thought I would share with you five ways to encourage your family to be more active.