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<p>MANILA -- Check out some of the latest news in the local food scene.</p><p>These are not endorsed by ABS-CBN News. </p><div><strong>7-ELEVEN MEALS BY CHEF CLAUDE TAYAG</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Handout" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/10/18/7-eleven-chef-creations-x-linamnam.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>7-Eleven recently introduced a new set of single-serve, heat-to-eat packs in collaboration with chef Claude Tayag. </p><p>These include Batchoy (P95), Palabok (P95), Sinampalukang Manok (P115), and Bicol Express (P95).</p><p>The new products are available in select 7-Eleven Luzon stores. </p><div><strong>CONTI&#x27;S HAZELNUT FUDGE CAKE</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Handout" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/10/18/contis.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Conti&#x27;s is offering a new cake to celebrate its 25th anniversary.</p><p>The Hazelnut Fudge Cake is made with hazelnut mousse and vanilla cream on a bed of crushed sugar cone, with bits of brownie brittle in between, topped with chewy hazelnut fudge.</p><p>It is available in all Conti’s stores for P1,025. </p><div><strong>FAMILYMART&#x27;S SEASONAL TREATS</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Handout" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/10/18/familymart.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>FamilyMart has three new seasonal treats as the Philippines celebrates the &quot;ber&quot; months. These include the Famichiky Burger, Yakitori Bento, and Cloudy Cream Coffee.</p><p>Priced at P115 in-store and P127 via GrabFood, the Famichiky Burger consists of FamilyMart&#x27;s breaded chicken fillet, buns, dressing, and cheese. It comes in four flavors: Teriyaki, Wasabi Mayo, Mayo Mustard, and Creamy Cheese.</p><p>The Yakitori Bento, on the other hand, is a meal with grilled chicken skewers, java rice, and atchara priced at P119. </p><p>Cloudy Cream Coffee, priced at P120, is available in hot and iced variants. </p><div><strong>GOLDILOCKS&#x27; COFFEE CARAMEL CAKE</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Handout" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/10/18/goldilocks-coffee-caramel-cake-(1).jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Goldilocks is combining the flavors of coffee and caramel with its newest cake offering.</p><p>Priced at P649, the Coffee Caramel Cake has fluffy mocha-flavored layers with mocha buttercream icing. </p><p>It is available at Goldilocks branches as well as its delivery website. </p><div><strong>GRABFOOD&#x27;S SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE</strong></div><p>GrabFood now has a subscription plan that allows consumers to access free deliveries, promos, and exclusive discounts.</p><p>Users can subscribe to GrabUnlimited for P9 for the first month, and P49 for succeeding months. They can enjoy free delivery with a minimum spend of P600 for every order from GrabFood&#x27;s restaurant partners. This October, GrabUnlimited subscribers can also claim additional discount vouchers of up to P250 off.</p><p>Meanwhile, GrabFood also launched &quot;Totoong Sarap,&quot; a three-part series under its Indie Eats campaign. </p><p>The mini-series sees Indie Eats ambassador Sassa Gurl try small restaurants and businesses and give her honest thoughts with celebrity guests. </p><div><strong>JOLLIBEE BRINGS BACK GARLIC PEPPER BEEF</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Handout" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/10/18/jollibee-garlic-pepper-beef.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Jollibee has brought back its well-loved Garlic Pepper Beef in time for the holidays. </p><p>The dish consists of beef slices, pepper gravy, toasted garlic bits, and steamed rice. </p><p>Prices are at P95 for solo and P120 for the value meal.</p><div><strong>KRISPY KREME&#x27;S HALLOWEEN TREATS</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Handout" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/10/18/krispy-kreme.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Krispy Kreme Philippines has created six themed donuts in time for Halloween.</p><p>Three out of these six donuts include Glico&#x27;s Pejoy biscuit sticks, which are filled with chocolate cream: Enchanted Apple, Witch’s Broom. and Magic Cauldron.</p><p>Other creations in the collection include Wicked Witch, Black Cat, and Book of Spells.</p><p>The Krispy Skreme Spell Book collection is available at Krispy Kreme&#x27;s stores and online shop in the Philippines until October 31. </p><div><strong>MAMA SITA&#x27;S STORYTELLING CONTEST</strong></div><p>Mama Sita&#x27;s annual storytelling contest Mga Kuwentong Pagkain (MKP) has extended its deadline for submission of entries to December 31, 2022.</p><p>Launched in 2012 by the Mama Sita Foundation to celebrate Philippine culinary traditions and foodways, MKP has built a repository of gastronomic narratives from all over the country. </p><p>On its 10th year, MKP is inviting even non-Filipinos to join the conversation on Filipino food. Anyone from anywhere in the world who has a Filipino food story to tell can now participate in the contest.</p><p>Participants can win up to P20,000 in prizes. More details are available <a href="http://https://tinyurl.com/MKP2022Form">here</a>.</p><div><strong>MCDONALD&#x27;S LAUNCHES SPICY CHICKEN RANGE</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Handout" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/10/18/mcdonalds.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>McDonald&#x27;s recently launched its spicy chicken range, which includes the McSpicy, Spicy Chicken McDo, and Spicy McNuggets. </p><p>A returning fan favorite, the McSpicy consists of spiced fried chicken cutlet between sesame buns and lettuce. The others are spicy versions of McDonald&#x27;s best-selling fried chicken and nuggets. </p><p>Meanwhile, McDonald&#x27;s has also introduced a variety of mini dine-in and drive-thru collectibles. </p><p>Called Play McDonald&#x27;s Happy Meal, these include eight toys such as a cash register, grill machine, orange juice dispenser, and wearable crew visor with microphone. </p><div><strong>MILKY TRUFFLE PASTA RECIPE BY NESTLE MILK CREAM</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Handout" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/10/18/pasta.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Nestle Milk Cream has provided a recipe for Milky Truffle Pasta, a dish that can be enjoyed by the whole family:</p><p>Ingredients:</p><p>- 4 tablespoons butter<br/>- 2 cloves toasted garlic<br/>- 2 cups water<br/>- 1 can Nestle Milk Cream<br/>- 1 tablespoon minced parsley<br/>- 2 tablespoons truffle oil<br/>- 1 sachet Maggi Magic Sarap 8g<br/>- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper<br/>- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese<br/>- 1 kilogram spaghetti</p><p>Procedure:</p><p>1. Lightly sauté garlic in butter. Pour water, Nestle Milk Cream, and truffle oil. Season with Maggi Magic Sarap, pepper, and parmesan cheese. <br/>2. Cook spaghetti according to package directions.<br/>3. Strain spaghetti and toss in the sauce. Cook for another minute. <br/>4. Transfer on a serving plate, top with parsley, and serve immediately.</p><p>More recipes are available on Nestle&#x27;s website and Facebook page. </p><div><strong>NEW AJI-NO-MOTO SEASONING IN PAPER PACKAGING</strong></div><p>Ajinomoto Philippines Corp. (APC Group) recently launched its umami seasoning in paper packaging as an alternative to plastic. </p><p>The company said its new paper packaging is made from a natural and renewable material that can be planted, grown, harvested, and replanted.</p><p>The new paper-packaged Aji-No-Moto Umami Seasoning 45g is available in stores and official online shops of APC Group.</p><div><strong>SEATTLE&#x27;S BEST UNVEILS JAVANILLA HOLIDAY COLLECTION</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Handout" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/10/18/seattle-s-best-coffee.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Seattle’s Best Coffee is ushering in the festive spirit with the release of its newest beverages.</p><p>Available at all Seattle’s Best Coffee stores nationwide, the Javanilla Holiday Collection comes in two new flavors: Salted Caramel and KitKat.</p><p>The Salted Caramel Javanilla is an espresso-based drink made with Salted Caramel ice cream and milk, then topped with whipped cream. </p><p>The KitKat Javanilla, on the other hand, is made with coffee ice cream combined with KitKat spread and espresso shot, then topped with whipped cream and chopped KitKat chocolate wafer. </p><p>The Javanilla Holiday Collection, which also includes the signature Classic Javanilla, can be ordered for dine-in, take-out, pick-up, and delivery through Facebook Messenger, Grabfood, foodpanda, and Pickaroo.</p><div><strong>SOONHARI LAUNCHES COLLAB WITH BLACKPINK&#x27;S JENNIE</strong></div><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Handout" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/10/18/jennie.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Soju brand Soonhari ChumChurum is offering a limited-edition collectible featuring three signature flavors headlined by Blackpink member Jennie. </p><p>The K-pop star has been selected as the global ambassador for Soonhari ChumChurum by South Korean manufacturer Lotte Chilsung Beverage Co. Ltd.</p><p>Soonhari ChumChurum is a clear, colorless distilled spirit native to South Korea. It offers a light, sweet, crisp, clean taste, and a refreshing finish with fewer calories and lower alcohol content.</p>

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