Jack 'n Jill introduces exciting new chips

Jack 'n Jill's Ripples in Sour Cream and Onion flavors, Spicy Pizza Potato and Japanese Nori flavors

Prep up for a different snacking experience as Jack 'n Jill launches unique and exciting flavors of chips with the release of two Calbee Ripples in Sour Cream and Japanese Nori flavors and Spicy Pizza Potato. Brace yourselves and make your tastebuds ready for once you start munching on these chips, it's quite difficult to stop. 

Calbee Spicy Potato Pizza Flavored Chips

The Spicy Pizza Potato gives your tastebuds one rollercoaster ride. Topped with the goodness of real melted cheese with that extra kick of spicyness on a pizza flavored chips, it'll surely make you want to ask for more. 

McVities Digestive: The sweet biscuit with staying power

With more than 120 years of history and still counting, and after other digestive biscuits have come and gone, everyone can count on McVitie’s to stay and serve your favorite digestives. Its success definitely didn’t happen overnight, but thanks to Robert McVitie and his father William, we are now all enjoying a century- old recipe that has been trusted by millions of people around the world including the royals of United Kingdom.

 

Magic Crackers kicks off its third year of magic moments in the City of Pines

John Lloyd Cruz surprises this lady.

Press release: Magic Man John Lloyd Cruz has struck again, this time kicking off the third wave of the Magic Moments campaign in the City of Pines, Baguio City.

The Magic Fun Fair set foot at the University of Baguio, where students enjoyed fair-themed game booths. Students  enjoyed games such as Spill the Magic Coating, Go Fish Magic Junior, Magic Tic-Tac-Chips, Magic Wheel of Creams and of course, everyone’s favorite, the Magic Selfie with Lloydie booth wherein they could bring home printouts of their snapshots with the Magic Man’s life-sized standee.

The fair became even livelier as the Acting Acting Lang booth opened its floors to students who bravely took the challenge of re-enacting Magic’s Anticipation Television Commercial. Complete with vibrant costumes, props, and cast stand-ins, the search for the day’s best actress was on as fearless females played the role of the TVC’s main character. Little did one of the participants know, she was up for more than just bragging rights of being the day’s leading lady.

Expecting that a stand-in for John Lloyd Cruz will appear at the end of the stint, 20-year old Charina Nuynuyan  screamed in surprise as she came face-to-face with the actual Magic Man. To add to the already-magical moment, JLC awarded Charina with a Magic Valentine Shopping Spree worth P50,000 of Robinsons gift certificates. In Robinsons Supermarket on Session Road, a lucky mommy-grocer also got the shock of her life when, after being made to wait for a free product, the Magic Man appeared out of nowhere to personally replenish the stocks. Aside from meeting the matinee idol, the mom of two, Mary Jane S. Salvador of Gabriela Silang, Baguio City, also received a Magic Valentine Package consisting of an overnight stay, dinner for two and a spa package.

More Magic Moments await lucky, unsuspecting targets as the team continues to go around the country to spread more cheer. Witness how our lucky winners were surprised by the Magic Man and like the official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/magiccracker. 

A sweet surprise from Jack ‘n Jill Chiz Curls

With its tasty, melt-in-your-mouth goodness, Jack 'n Jill Chiz Curls is one of the snacks that cheese lovers have enjoyed throughout the years. Now, the well-loved corn curls brand takes on a sweeter flavour in its latest variant, Jack 'n Jill Chiz Curls Sweet Cheese.

The Chiz Curls’ yummy cheese is perked up with a dash of sweetness to tease the taste buds. With its cheesy flavour and sweet surprise, these bite-sized nibbles are made to delight.

Whether enjoyed as baon for recess or a treat after class, these tasty little puffs are a joy to snack on, and even better shared with friends and playmates.

Get your CHIZ-y fix with Jack ‘n Jill Chiz Curls Sweet Cheese. For only P6 (SRP), this yummy snack is available in leading supermarkets, groceries and sari-sari stores nationwide. 

Jack ‘n Jill Big Bang offers explosive fun with two new flavors

Our favorite chocolate snack as a kid has two new exciting flavors out in the market today. Remember Big Bang Chocolate bars from Jack n' Jill? There are two new flavors to choose from inspired by all-time popular desserts, Jack ‘n Jill’s Big Bang puts-in a distinctive fruity twist to its well-loved chocolate snack as it offers two new variants –Big Bang Banana Split and Big Bang Blueberry & Cheese.

 

Big Bang Banana Split delights the palate as it combines yummy banana split-flavored nougat with crunchy choco cookie balls, wrapped with creamy milk chocolate.

 

Big Bang Blueberry & Cheese, on the other hand, tempts the taste buds with its delicious blend of lush blueberry and cheese-flavored nougat and crispy rice puffs all enrobed in silky smooth chocolate. Both variants are now available at leading supermarkets, groceries, and convenience stores nationwide.

 

What makes Goto Batangas Different?

Who doesn't love to slurp on steaming hot bowl of goto either as breakfast or as an afternoon merienda (snack)? Goto is somewhat similar in appearance to Arroz Caldo or a Chinese congee since both are made of rice porridge, but they have different ingredients, chicken for Arroz Caldo while it is often ox tripe or pork innards for Goto. Goto is usually eaten with tokwa't baboy (a dish made of fried tofu and pork slices in spicy vinegar) on the side, the two makes a perfect meal as their tastes complement each other. A typical street food in the Philippines, one can find a Gotohan (eatery which serves nothing else but Goto) in almost every corner of the street. But have you ever tried Goto Batangas? If you haven't tried it yet, you're probably missing one hell of a great soup here. 

So what exactly makes Goto Batangas special from the ordinary goto that we've come to know? Well, for one, Goto Batangas is made of beef innards and not pork. It is not made of rice porridge, but simply beef broth alone. It has ginger, onions, and annato (atsuete) to add a dash of orange color. It tastes really divine--easily reminds one of the chicken soup your Grandma or mom serves when you're sick. It really is a comfort food for most Batanguenos (term for locals who hail from Batangas). 

Even if you're not a fan of beef innards, you might have a liking for Batangas' take on Pinoy favorite Goto. It is worth giving it a try because although it may not look that enticing given the fact that it has a beef's internal organs as its main ingredient, but it really is perfectly described as "malinamnam because it brings out that natural umami flavor. Best consumed with a dash of Philipine lemon or more popularly known as Calamansi, some red hot chili and soy sauce for dipping, Batangas Goto truly takes soup into a higher level. So if you find yourself in the vicinity of Batangas or Tagaytay area, apart from Lomi, which is another Batangueno favorite, why not try a bowl of Goto Batangas? I guarantee you, it is a soup treat you shouldn't miss! 

Try the cheesy, crispy goodness of Jack ‘n Jill Chiz Crispers

Cheese aficionados have more reasons to rejoice! Our well loved snack, Jack ‘n Jill Chiz Curls, made snacking more fun when its supersized version, Jumbo Chiz Curls, was launched. Now, they’re in for yet another treat as Universal Robina Corporation (URC) introduces a snack that is both cheesy and crispy: the new Jack ‘n Jill Chiz Crispers.

Jack ‘n Jill Chiz Crispers is bursting with cheesy goodness that can  make snack lovers crave for more. Available in 22g and 60g packs, it also has a delightfully crunchy texture, bringing new variety to Jack ‘n Jill’s Chiz line.

 

Whether you’re chilling with your favorite book or gabbing up a storm with your favorite pals, enjoying movie night with the family or going on a fun road trip with your friends, bring a bag or two of Jack ‘n Jill Chiz Crispers for an extra cheesy good time. Get your fill of this yummy treat, now available in leading supermarkets, groceries, and sari-sari stores nationwide. 

Krispy Liyempo ni Mang Juan gives a local dish a twist with Pinoy snack favorite

How about snacking on something with less calories? If you're a liempo lover, you'd certainly love the newest product from Universal Robina Corporation. Jack 'n Jill's Mang Juan presents another must-try Pinoy snack treat with its latest unique offering, Krispy Liempo ni Mang Juan. Inspired by a long-time Pinoy favorite and the dipping sauces that come with it, Krispy Liempo ni Mang Juan comes in two lipsmacking flavors: Toyo, Suka at Sili, from the staple sawsawan found in any Pinoy household; and Sarsa, the sweet-savory local version of gravy.

Conveniently packed in ready-to-eat form, the contemporary snack version bursts with as much flavor as the Pinoy soul food standout. It also has the seal of approval from broadcast personality, musician, author and now official brand endorser Lourd de Veyra.

 

This latest product joins the list of Filipino favorites like chicharon, kropek and chicken skin, given a uniquely innovative Mang Juan twist.

 

For that “packed with sarap ng Pinoy” experience in every bite, reach for Krispy Liyempo ni Mang Juan, now available in leading supermarkets, groceries, and sari-sari stores nationwide.

 

PING GU CRISPY FRIED OYSTER MUSHROOM FRIES

The first time I discovered that one could make fried oyster mushroom tasted like fried chicken was almost a decade ago. It was at that time when my beloved nephew Kyle did not want to eat anything else except ‘fried chicken’. Of course, I needed to feed him and that’s how I came about frying oyster mushrooms.  Luckily, Kyle loved it and he did not notice any difference. It was only several years after when I made my ‘confession’ that it wasn’t a ‘real’ chicken. So imagine my surprise when I stumbled upon Ping Gu Crispy Fried Oyster Mushroom Fries during my recent visit at Cucina Andare.

 Ping Gu Crispy Fried Oyster Mushroom Fries will have you at “Love at first bite up to the last one”. And if I’m not mistaken, it’s a ‘first’ in the local food scene. It is comfort food at its best. Ping Gu Oyster Mushroom Fries owner Ms. Jewel Joven proudly says that they have a customer who had to travel far just to satisfy his cravings of their Ping Gu Fried Oyster Mushroom Fries.

 Joven’s original family business had something to do with handicrafts. But for some reason, after winning Entrepreneur magazine’s the Search for the Big Food Entrepreneur in 2012, which eventually earned them enough capital to start a new business, Ping Gu Crispy Oyster Mushroom Fries was born. They tested the waters in the said business in January of 2013 when they first opened in another foodie haven Mezza Norte. After five months, they now have another branch at Cucina Andare.

I asked Ms. Joven how they’re able to maintain the oyster mushroom’s quality considering the heat in the country. You see, oyster mushrooms can be quite difficult to handle as improper handling could lead to changes in appearance from ivory white to yellowish and from soft to slimy. According to Ms. Joven, they’re very strict when it comes to oyster mushroom standards. “They are delivered to us freshly harvested at around 3 or 4AM.” Ping Gu sourced their oyster mushrooms from Nasugbu, Batangas but eventually Joven had expressed her desire to have their own mushrooms. 

Okay, so what is it about Ping Gu Crispy Oyster Mushroom Fries? It is very light yet tasty. It comes in three different dipping sauces: ketsup (for the conventional ones), gravy (best for kids, again I was right it tasted like chicken!) or Sweet Chilli sauce for an added kick! It is available in three sizes: Single Serve is at 100 grams for only Php79, Double Serving is at 200 grams for Php149 and Triple Serving or Family Size at 300 grams for Php229.

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