The Affordable, The Good and Handy 555 Tuna Rice

Whoever did this is a genius!

I don't know if this is a first, but it's actually the first time that I tried something out of a doy pack of this nature. The affordable sardine and tuna brand suddenly came out with this 555 Tuna Rice just weeks ago and we're one of the few who got the chance to try it. Now I'm not really expecting this to be good because I've tried the other brand that's canned and didn't really like it. This one however tasted the same, like the 555 Tuna that I always had at home but with the exception that it's got rice. The selling point of this is that it's packed right. Now there's no more excuse to not have something to eat while you're out in the mountains, or just plain out of town.

I tasted the three flavors and find the Tuna Rice Afritada the best among the three. But the other two are not that bad and if you've loved the regular canned affordable tuna from 555, then this isn't far from that. You're basically buying this for convenience so you don't have to cook rice anymore and bring tons of cooking equipment while enjoying the sights and scenes out there.

Cooking tip: Take out the contents into a bowl and heat it up for 3 minutes in your microwave oven. It's better when it's hot. If you're out in the mountains, just boil water and turn off the heat. Put the doy pack into the water and wait for a few minutes. Cut it open and put it on your plate or just eat it straight out of the container. It's as good as you'll do it at home. Oh and please watch Bogart the Explorer in their Facebook page and see for yourself what adventures you can take this to. It's fun! It's also from the same makers of Century Tuna so you'll never feel shortchanged.

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Gerry's Grill Partners With FoodPanda

Pork Sisig by Gerry's Grill. (Photo credits to Gerry's Grill Facebook Page and www.GerrysGrill.com)

There's one thing for me that never changes, and that is the love for Gerry's Grill's Pork Sisig. The crunchy, flavorful, chopped pork bits is always there on the table when I'm out with friends and family. Who doesn't? Aside from good food, we've had memories made in this restaurant that couldn't be better. Well, we don't always get to go to there everyday when we crave for this, so this news might be the best that happened to Gerry's Grill fans like me. Have you heard of foodpanda?

Foodpanda leads the global online food delivery marketplace and currently, they are present in more than 40 countries.They've been in the Philippines for quite some time now and they've been able to connect restaurants with their target customers via their website www.foodpanda.ph or their apps over at Google Play (for Android) and the App Store. Ordering is a breeze and I've done it quite a few times already. Gerry's Grill finds value in the online market and it's something that they haven't tapped even if they are in the business since 1997. As they partnered with foodpanda, the missing link between Gerry's Grill and the online audience will be bridged. This means, your dreams of Sisig, Crispy Pata, Sinigang and all your favorite Filipino dishes can now come true. Either by their website or the apps, a few flicks of a button can send scrumptious food to your doorstep in a jiffy. All that and much more on this partnership. 

Francis Villaluz, the Sr. Marketing Manager of Gerry’s Grill says "We’ve long wanted to tap the online market especially for our delivery service, and foodpanda came in with the perfect proposal, presenting an easy way to reach the online food lovers via their website and mobile application, and aggressive marketing strategies. Digital awareness brings in high traffic and enables the customers to get in touch with the restaurant easily and vice versa. We are excited!"

Mauro Cocchieri, the Managing Director of FoodPanda Philippines says “We give importance to brand reputation and influence, and given Gerry’s proven track-record and presence in the Filipino food community, this partnership is really something that we’ve looked at a couple of times. Me and my team are really happy with this partnership.”

With the ways things are going with Gerry's Grill and the expansion of their portfolio this year (international branches and new brand Sweet Chili), it's going to be an even bigger year for them this 2015. Getting that portion of the market online where "people who look for you would be able to see you" and "order online" to get what you want right in the comforts of your own home. That is a great deal right there. That just puts foodpanda in present form as a hub for everything that you want to have at home, on your dinner table, when you want it, where you want it. 

If you haven't tried it yet, now maybe the best time. You've got the great food from Gerry's Grill in your neighborhood waiting. Does the Crispy Pata, Kare Kare or Sisig need to convince you? I don't think so. Stay tuned as I might give you a treat in the next few days so YOU can experience FoodPanda too!

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