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Food shorts: 7-Eleven's adobo siopao, Jose Cuervo's Calavera bottle, and more

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<p>MANILA -- Check out some of the latest news in the local food scene.</p><div><em>These are not endorsed by ABS-CBN News. </em></div><div><strong>7-ELEVEN&#x27;S ADOBO SIOPAO</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/11/16/20221116-food-shorts-1.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Convenience store chain 7-Eleven is now offering Adobo Siopao, with the new menu item in collaboration with Chef Reggie Aspiras. </p><p>It is priced at P43 and is now available in 7-Eleven stores nationwide. Customers can also try other siopao flavors like Asado, Bola-Bola, Barbecue Chicken Asado, Garlic Chicken, Vikings Tuna Melt, Pizza, and Mushroom Sisig.</p><div><strong>JOSE CUERVO&#x27;S CALAVERA BOTTLE</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/11/16/20221116-food-shorts-2.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Tequila brand Jose Cuervo recently released a bottle inspired by the Mexican holiday Dia de Los Muertos or the Day of the Dead (DOTD). </p><p>Available in select e-commerce sites and S&amp;R stores around Metro Manila, the bottle features a Calavera design, one of the most recognizable cultural and artistic elements of the DOTD festivities. </p><div><strong>MCDONALD&#x27;S SERVES MEALS TO FAMILIES AFFECTED BY &#x27;PAENG&#x27;</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/11/16/20221116-food-shorts-3.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>McDonald&#x27;s recently served over 5,000 meals to families affected by typhoon Paeng through its charity of choice, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Philippines and its Kindness Kitchen program. </p><p>The Kindness Kitchen program serves meals and provides relief operations to far-flung communities and affected communities by natural disasters. It has served over 700,000 meals since its operations began in 2020.</p><p>More details are available on the RMHC website. </p><div><strong>NESTLE MILK CREAM&#x27;S MILKY TRUFFLE PASTA RECIPE</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/11/16/20221116-food-shorts-4.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Nestle Milk Cream has shared a recipe for Milky Truffle Pasta, a simple yet rich and creamy dish. </p><p>Ingredients:</p><ul>	<li>4 tablespoons butter</li>	<li>2 cloves toasted garlic </li>	<li>2 cups water</li>	<li>1 can Nestle Milk Cream</li>	<li>1 tablespoon minced parsley</li>	<li>2 tablespoons truffle oil</li>	<li>1 sachet Maggi Magic Sarap 8g</li>	<li>1/4 teaspoon ground pepper</li>	<li>2 tablespoons parmesan cheese</li>	<li>1 kilogram elbow macaroni</li></ul><p>Procedure:</p><ol>	<li>Lightly sauté garlic in butter. Pour water, Nestle Milk Cream, and truffle oil. Season with Maggi Magic Sarap, pepper, and parmesan cheese.</li>	<li>Cook spaghetti according to package directions.</li>	<li>Strain spaghetti and toss in the sauce. Cook for another minute. </li>	<li>Transfer on a serving plate, top with parsley, and serve immediately. </li></ol><p>More recipes are available on the Create with Nestle PH website.</p><div><strong>PIATTOS WINS AWARD IN INDONESIA</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/11/16/20221116-food-shorts-5.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Handout</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Filipino-made snack Piattos recently bagged the Digital Popular Award 2022 under the potato snacks category in Indonesia.</p><p>The award was presented by Infobrand.id, in collaboration with Tras n Co and IMFocus as its research partner, last September. Research was conducted on more than 1,000 brands from 150 product categories and services. </p><p>The recipients were awarded based on three parameters: 40% search engine-based, 40% social media-based, and 20% website-based. </p><p>Piattos scored 30.76% in the potato snacks category, surpassing other well-known potato snacks in Indonesia, to win the Digital Popular Award.</p>