An estimate of 100 million disposable diapers go into landfills everyday and 1 regular disposable diaper takes 250 years to decompose. Imagine what environment our children will grow up with… That’s why mommy Jenny created the Bamboo Dappy Cloth Diapers.

These one-size washable cloth diapers easily adjust to baby’s size and are made from real bamboo fibers.

So what are the benefits of bamboo fibers?

- They are 60% more absorbent than cotton

- Soft and non-synthetic

- It has anti-bacterial properties which helps prevent rashes, allergic reactions and sores

- Best of all it’s Organic, Biodegradable and Compostable

Bamboo Dappy comes in plain colors and cute printed designs

Bamboo Dappy supports WWF programs that help ensure a sustainable future for our country. Every time you buy bamboo dappies, P10 goes to WWF funds for donation every month. This way, every customer is able to contribute to the preservation of our environment.

You can buy Bamboo Dappy Diapers at the following stores: Babyland branches, Medela Moms, MOMtrepreneur Shop (Level 4, Shangri-la Plaza), Caleb’s Closet, Babies to Toddlers, Rustans, Mommy&Baby Essentials and Online Fairy

Now,  Mommies or Daddies,  you can get a chance to win a Bamboo Diaper for your baby.  Just follow these simple mechanics:

1. “LIKE” Bamboo Dappy’s Facebook Page - http://www.facebook.com/bamboodappylove

2. “LIKE” MOMtrepreneur Files’ Facebook Page - http://www.facebook.com/MomtrepreneurFiles

3. Click on the “LIKE” button at the bottom of this post

4. And lastly, post a comment below on how you are helping our environment and why you want a Bamboo Dappy.  Pls include your name and email addy with your post.

Example:

( I help the environment by using my eco-bag when shopping.  And using Bamboo Dappy diapers will be another way our family can help.

- Erika Santos, erica2012&gmail.com)

5. Promo starts today February 15 until March 4 8pm.   Three winners will each win one Bamboo Dappy.   Winners will be selected via Random.Org

Thank you mommies & Good Luck!

Still thinking of what to serve for Christmas Dinner or what to bring for a potluck dinner?  Here’s a list of some places where you can order special and yummy dishes and desserts.   I also included my favorite food discoveries from the recently concluded Ultimate Taste Test. 

Pepitas (stuffed) Lechon - last years Ultimate Taste Test winner

Pepita’s Lechon de Leche -with different kinds of stuffing

Filipino – sisig rice or binagoongan rice

French – truffle mushroom rice

Chinese – chestnut & mushroom, machang

German – potatoes, herbs and roasted garlic

Christmas – rice, chestnuts & cashew

Hawaiian – w/ mango & pineapple

Contact: Dedet Santos - 4254605 / 0917-8660662

Sabroso Lechon

What makes Sabroso Lechon so fragrant and flavorful

Lechon by Sabroso – very flavorful!

Contact: 515 8253 / 515 8259 / 357 0659 / 0922 8416220  

5-hr roasted crispy Japanese Lechon  by The Specialty Kitchen

Contact: 09178911013; 2113993

Home Cooked Pates by Carol Jorge

Pate in Snowman jar - perfect christmas gifts. Even comes with a pate spreader.

Carol’s Home Cooked Pates – So rich & creamy…Yummy!

Contact: 0917-8955306 / 6723432

Smoked Salmon & Caviar

Bizu’s Smoked Salmon & Caviar - Comes with Melba Toast
(Size 5″ Diameter) 1,800

Contact: 812-6451 / 812-6027 / 893-4645

Deliciosos Caviar Pie

Delicioso’s Caviar Pie

Contact: 9100301 / 6873698 / 0917-8983619 /0926-4735264

Contis Baked Salmon

Baked Salmon by Conti’s –

Php995 – 1,495

Log on to their site: http://www.contis.ph/store-locator.asp

Pork Crown Roast

Bizu’s Pork Crown Roast - comes with a hearty stuffing of apples, chestnuts, and sausages.
14 piece ribs.  Good for approx. 15-20 persons.  5,800

Contact: 812-6451 / 812-6027 / 893-4645

Roast Turkey –with your choice of sides from The Commissary of  Margarita Fores

Each turkey weighs a minimum of 5.5 – 6 kilos and serves 20-25 persons.

Contact: Anna Lopez at 729-0030 or (0917) 513-8945 (lead time: 2 days)

Shrimp & Uni Pasta -Dulcelin

Delicate and luscious uni with shrimp on spaghettini noodles.  A must for Uni lovers.

Contact: 374-2165 / 3742167
36 Times St. West Triangle,Quezon City

One of my Favorites at the Ultimate Taste Test - Shrimp & Uni Pasta

Paella Negra

Paella Negra by Marge Sy

Soft, flavorful rice mixed with the freshest seafood and meat, topped with swirls of creamy lemon sauce.

Contact: 0918 945-8845

Risotto di Mare

Amici’s Risotto di Mare

Amici’s Risotto di Mare is served in their special party tray and loaded with fresh seafood. Amici can deliver your order straight to your doorstep, so this is a great, hassle-free way to prepare for Christmas dinner.

Contact: 747-1111 (lead time 24 hours)

Crab Sotanghon

Crab Sotanghon by King Crab

Serving crabs makes the meal more fun since everyone has to use their hands. In this dish, the fresh crabs are cooked in a pot with spices and sotanghon.

Contact:  7238820 /  7238821 /  723-8823

Best Birthday Misua Ive ever had, so flavorful and not greasy - discovered this at the Ultimate Taste Test.

Chinese Birthday Misua by Green Pigs Kitchen

Contact: 0917-8425659; 2160262; 2160267

Salt and pepper spareribs

Salt & Pepper Spareribs

P1,800 per tray food for 20 persons

Contact: Eleanor Ty of Kitchen Hobbies Cooking Center

7765373 /09088687473 / 09209204822

Chef Mitchie Sison’s Lasagna

P1,500 per order

Contact: Chef Mitchie Sison – 5198905 / 09178206435

Four cheese lasagna

Four Cheese Lasagna by Qitchen 

2,200

Contact: 721-5360 / 0917-8312238 / 0922-8380308

Chicken Galantina

P900/1.25 k chicken. It comes with a gravy or bechamel sauce.
Contact: Fely Evangelista of Mary’s Kitchen – 7114475 / 09053422227

Callos

P640 for 6-8 servings; P940 for 10-12 servings
Contact: Ditas Dizon of Geraldo’s – 09178465399 or email gersison2003@yahoo.com

Dulcelin Gourmet’s American Wagyu Tri-tip Tender and bursting with beef flavor - Served with Japanese Steak sauce or gravy.

P2,200.00.

Contact: 374-2165 / 3742167
36 Times St. West Triangle,Quezon City

Dulcelins Wagyu tri-tip

Dulcelin’s Hickory Smoked Pork Belly - Smoky Pork Belly with zesty Barbecue Sauce

P1,600.00

Contact: 374-2165 / 3742167

Cote de Boeuf USDA Rib Eye Roast Beef

USDA Rib Eye Roast Beef – Bizu 

Comes with an array of grilled vegetables and a tasty mushroom gravy.

Good for approx. 12-15 persons

Contact: 812-6451 / 812-6027 / 893-4645

Bagwang

Manila Q’s Bagwang  –  A combination of three pork favorites (kawali, bagnet and chicharon)

Contact: Cha Morados – 0917 835-8361. Email: cha@joaxingredients.com

Sirloin Steak and Saikoro - another UTT discovery

Sirloin Steak and Saikoro  from Mediado

Contact: 0915-6347272

assorted mini quiches from simply pie

Mini Quiches and Baby Pies from Simply Pie

I love their quiche lorraine, shrimp & garlic quiche and the quiche w/ spinach, feta and sundried tomatoes

Contact: 3412238 / 09228822194

www.facebook.com/simplypie

Foie Gras - Farah Ylagan – 722-4234, 0918-9264671

Lamb Lechon – Robert 0906-8404323

Fresh Seafood -  Mida Food Distibutors Inc.

They have Seabass,Halibut, Gindara, and Salmon.  Also Scallops, Crabs, shells, octopus, squid etc.  They now deliver, seafood products are packed in styro boxes.

Contact: 5240006 / 0917-8902327
Email: sales@midafood.com

La Comida – reasonably priced caterer, puto bumbong and bibingka

Contact: 4260471

Amber’s Pichi-pichi, pancit malabon, spaghetti, pork barbeque, fried chicken

Contact: http://www.amber.com.ph/

Flavored Taho by the bucket – 0917 – 814120o

Dimpys Frozen Brazo

Dimpy’s frozen Brazo – 843-8086

Karens frozen brazo trio

Trio of Frozen Brazos from Karen’s Kitchen - Manila Vanilla (Original), Green Tea & Strawberry

Contact: 898-2280 * Telefax (632)898-2880

red velvet

Karen’s Kitchen Red Velvet Cake P650

Contact: 898-2280 * Telefax (632)898-2880

Pistachio Sans Rival – Delize by Jill Sanduque

33 Sunrise Drive, Cubao, Quezon City
721-7022 (ask for Lea, Mimi, or Vangie)

Conti’s Mango Bravo  - http://www.contis.ph/store-locator.asp

Caramel Cake  by Costa Brava

12 Polaris St.
Bel-Air Village 3, Makati
896-6872 / 896-1267

Mango Torte

Dulcelin’s Mango Torte 

Contact: 374-2165 / 3742167

Jack Daniels and Absolut vodka Brownies (UTT discovery)

Jack Daniel’s and Absolut vodka Brownies – Blackinese Brownies

Contact: 09228352482 http://facebook.com/blackinesebrownies

Cupcake de Mercedes (UTT discovery)

Cupcake de Mercedes - Joanie’s Cupcakes

Contact: 09175272671/ 2160289

Custard Cake

Custard Cake - Joan and Jane Cake Bites

Contact: 4486454/ 0922-8245579 (Cathleen) 5422168 / 0922-8246822 (Michelle)

Local delicacy Inutak

Inutak - M Siblings

Contact: 09199917989

Last November 19 and 20, mommies and moms-to-be gathered at the Rockwell Tent for the Mommy Mundo Bazaar.

This ultimate lifestyle event for mommies showcased new, unique and exciting products from different mompreneurs.    With a wide array of products like clothes, shoes, food items, toys, health care products, gift items etc. plus freebies and raffle prizes,  I’m sure all the mommies enjoyed this special day.

It was also the launching of the Mommy Planner 24/7 and the Mommy Mundo Passport.

Mommy Planner 24/7 - This will be my planner for 2012

Great finds:

Make-up, nail colors and brushes from Digital Traincase (www.digitaltraincase.com)

Fashionable Nursing Wear from Mommy Matters (mommymatters.multiply.com/)

Fashionable toddler shoes from Tot Couture (totcouture.multiply.com/)

A fashionable way to keep germs away - Shopping Cart Cover / High Chair Cover from MOMtrepreneur Shop, Level 4 Shangri-la Plaza (www.facebook.com/MOMtrepreneurShop)

Perfect for O.C. moms - 5-in-1 Ear & Forehead Thermometer (www.facebook.com/MOMtrepreneurShop)

Cute outfits for kids from Brussel Sprouts (brusselsprouts.multiply.com/)

yummy Mommy Treats for nursing moms (www.mommytreats.ph)

A unique way to preserve your babys milestones (www.facebook.com/castandframe)

personalized CDs (facebook.com/ilovekiddietunes)

protective electric fan net (www.facebook.com/MOMtrepreneurShop)

eco-friendly kids shoes from Spain (www.cientashoes.ph)

Mustela skin care line - level 4, Shangri-la Plaza

Clear see-thru Shoe Boxes (www.facebook.com/MOMtrepreneurShop)

scented candles and room sprays (www.amberlightslaguna.com)

Doll making kits w/ birth certificate (www.facebook.com/MOMtrepreneurShop)

great gift items for boys, only 300 each (www.facebook.com/MOMtrepreneurShop)

Ann Taylor Overruns - Dresses for 850 - 500, jackets at 500, pants at 200, blouses 350 - 350 and tank tops for 50 pesos! I was even able to score 2 dresses at 650 each! Woohoo!... and for a cause Takes the guilt out of shopping

See u at the next Mommy Mundo Event!

Last Friday, we were invited to attend the media launch for Mitchie’s Chef Classics, a new line of quality cookware made from high quality 18/10 stainless steel body from Sunnex (one of my fave cookware brands).

Mitchie's Chef Classics - media launch

To give you a background, Chef Mitchie Sison was one of the co-host of the cooking show Ka-Toque at QTV 5 and is known to whip up comfort food with a twist.  She comes from a family who loves to cook and eat.  In fact, her parents created the original tapsilog concept and started their own restaurant which grew into five branches all over the metro.  Armed with a degree in B.S. Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management at De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde, Chef Mitchie was sent by the school to audition for the cooking show and the rest, as they say, is history.  While doing the cooking show, she was also doing culinary consultancies for Dolce Latte Café & Gourmet Bakeshop and Chewy Junior Express.  She has also been operating her own commissary, Signatures by Miel Commisary, but her biggest dream is to open her own cookie shop and a bistro that serves healthy food.  Chef Mitchie has also appeared in various cooking shows and food magazines.  Hong Kong cookware brand Sunnex also saw her potential and tapped her to become a chief endorser for Sunnex Philippines.  She was also involved in developing this new line and as a chef, her inputs were very valuable.

Pretty, charming & talented - Chef Mitchie

The Mitchie’s Chef Classics collection is comprised of a grill pan, wok, sauté pan (with another layer for steaming), sauce pans, pots and skillets.  It also includes a peppermill and an oil spray & dispenser, which is most useful for spraying your grill pan or spritzing your salad greens with dressing.  Which is great for healthy cooking and for dieters too.

I won one of these peppermill in the raffle - woot woot

I am so lusting for this oil pourer & spritzer set

And if you’re a cooking momma like me, it is important to have the right kitchen equipment & utensils, it not only saves time and effort but is also a vital component on the dish you are cooking.    This new collection features a high impact bonded capsulated bottom.  And what’s more important is that there is no risk of  toxic elements.  What’s more, the pieces in the Mitchie’s Chef Classics have tempered glass lids with vents.  But my favorite feature is the use of silicon in its lid knobs and handle.  It is non-stick, stain-resistant, hard-wearing and can tolerate even extreme temperatures.  The silicon grip is oven safe and does not react with food nor does it produce hazardous fumes.  Imagine being able to sear meat on the stove top and immediately transferring the whole pan into the oven, without transferring the food to another baking dish!  What a great time saver!  And no more burnt and melted pot handles!

During the launch, Chef Mitchie cooked some food for us.  For the entrée, she made Chicken Marsala with steamed Lemon Squashed potatoes.  She cooked the chicken using the sauté pan and then added the 2^nd layer on top of the pan to steam her veggies and potatoes.  Talk about convenience!   Plus her veggies were infused by the flavors of what’s cooking in the sauté pan!  I love it!  When I tasted the dish, it was savory but I can also taste a hint of lemon, which adds freshness to the dish and add to that the earthy flavors of the mushrooms…..Yum! It was really good!  Then for dessert she also made an Apple & Pear Tart Tartin with Walnut Steausel… sounds complicated?  No, it’s not, chef Mitchie just used her skillet to make this, no need transfer into a baking pan!  And the dessert was so scrumptious and the best part is that it’s so easy to make.  Chef Mitchie, whipped up these dishes in just a few minutes!   And if you want to try these dishes, I will be sharing the recipes with you in my next post…promise!

Chicken Marsala with Steamed Lemon Smashed Potatoes

Apple & Pear Tart Tartin with Walnut Steausel

With Mitchie’s Chef Classis Collection, you can now be a home chef.  They are not only durable, easy to use and reasonably priced, they are also great kitchen eye candy.  It is really a beautiful set!  And who can resist these great looking shiny kitchen wares?  I know I can’t.

Looove this shiny pots & pans

The Mitchie’s Chef Classics Collection by Sunnex will be available in stores by April.

Imagine an event that brings together everything for kids… different activities, innovative products, party planners and schools.

EXPO KID, April 2 (Saturday) at the Rockwell Tent

Mommy Mundo brings to all kids and parents, EXPO KID 3- a great way to start summer as it showcases the best and most fun activities for kids of all ages.

The best activity providers will be at Expo Kid, along with a bazaar where you can shop for essentials for your baby or child, and also for yourself. There are also booths showcasing the best party planners, preschools, and more!

Don’t miss Mommy Mundo’s EXPO KID 3, April 2 at the Rockwell Tent!

MOMtrepreneur Shop will be there too!  See u there!

For mommies like me who love to travel and yet who are also budget conscious, it might be worth your time to check out the Travel Tour Expo.

The TravelTour Expo was conceptualized by PTAA in 1994 to showcase the products and services of its members. Since then, the show has evolved into a much awaited annual industry event covering practically all segments of the travel business, making it the biggest event for the travel and tourism industry. About 80,000 visitors were present in the 2010 edition which had 416 booths occupied by 230 firms.

On its 18th year, TravelTour Expo is expanding to 4 halls, giving exhibitors more booths to choose from while offering visitors a wider variety of travel options. The 3-day event is scheduled on 18 to 20 February 2011 at Halls 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.

With the theme “Around the World in 3 Days”, the show aims to feature various hotspots in the Philippines and all over the world. Visitors can expect a glimpse of what awaits them in their chosen destinations while enjoying cultural presentations, souvenir items and discounted travel packages from the exhibitors.

For more details pls. visit http://www.ptaatraveltourexpo.com.ph/