Showing posts with label cool. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cool. Show all posts

Beat the Summer Heat with Mr. Hat Gulaman!

Wednesday, May 08, 2024



Things have been on record high temperatures and the Philippines is experiencing El Nino right front and center. Our dreams of just spending summer in the beach may have to take the back seat, or just proceed with caution... perhaps do something else and make it sweet and refreshing!

Your summer should still be colorful, whether it be in a glass full of your favorite Halo-Halo, or a bright Sago't Gulaman, you can only think of one thing in the grocer, and that's Mr. Hat Gulaman!

I've been using this for years now and even got my sibling in Europe some of it so he could remember home. It's a sweet reminder of time with family, with friends, and is a versatile ingredient in various desserts that we often do as sweet tooth's. It comes in different flavors like lychee, orange, strawberry, and I've done so many recipes with this over the years.

It's Local!

For those who don't know, Mr. Hat Gulaman is actually a local product. This is made by Seanluc Inc. known for making quality food and beverages for the Philippine market. It's also au naturelle, as it's from seaweed extract combined with sugar, flavorings and different colors. They also have unflavored Mr. Hat Gulaman so if you plan to make other desserts that require that, there's always options! This comes in 7 flavored and 6 unflavored versions, so if one doesn't fit your recipe, go with a different one. Imagine the things you can do with a pack of Mr. Hat Gulaman!

You can do Mango Tapioca, or Buko Pandan, or do Coffee Jelly on a hot day. If it's a recipe that has been passed on through generations or a new one (because you're a genius!).

Here's a recipe that's been tested great, one that you could try!

Coconut Gulaman Coolers by Mr. Hat Gulaman

The ingredients are a pack of Mr. Hat Gulaman (get the Buko Pandan Flavor). 2 cups of water, a quarter cup sugar, 250ml of Coconut Water, a quarter cup Condensed Milk, a quarter cup of All Purpose Cream and crushed ice.

Dissolve the gulaman pack and sugar in the 2 cups of water you prepared. Turn the stove on low and simmer, then put it on a tray to cool and set. Cut it up to small squares to make it pretty. On a separate bowl, mix the All Purpose Cream, Condensed Milk and Coconut Water. Put the Mr. Hat Gulaman, then crushed ice on a tall wide glass, put in a few of the milk mixture. Use a pandan leaf on the side and serve to your guests, they'll surely love it!

If you want a softer gulaman, just add a bit more water. If you prefer a firmer one, adjust the gulaman powder you put in on boiling water. Mix it thoroughly so you don't get lumps. You can follow @mrhatgulaman on social channels to have more experts help you with your recipes. They also post a lot of content there to beat the summer heat. I've been a solid user of Mr. Hat Gulaman, and have seen my family, my friends enjoy it!


Now it's your turn!

COW

Adidas Releases Body Care Line

Tuesday, May 13, 2014



Wherever you are or whatever you do, you go through the ravages of time and Manila's sometimes polluted air. Skin care isn't really a priority for some of us but I'm here to tell you about what adidas have on their sleeve as an answer to Men's general hygeine needs. Yes you read that right, adidas just came out with a new body care line and will be releasing it now in the Philippines. So that's why I saw some of these on the shelves of Mercury drug stores a few days ago.

This has been developed together with athletes who pretty much use this on a regular basis. The only difference is, they perspire or put in grime and mud at a much faster pace than us. This is real life sports innovation and is designed to work for every man who needs it.


Here is the adidas superior body care line!

adidas Deo Body Spray

They have developed a formula that is fully absorbent and a good anti-perspirant in adidas Sport Energy Deo Body Spray. It is your best defense against sweat and keeps you cool and dry with its formula. This Body Spray keeps you dry up to 72 hours that would spare you from those humiliating moments that might get you smelly. The citrus scent feels and smells fresh even if you indulge in extreme sports. It's also available in Ice Dive, Pure Game, Team Force, Ice Effect and Pro-Invisible variants so if you don't like the scent you've got a pretty wide range of scents to choose from. It will still make you win no matter what the challenge is! 

adidas Roll On

Roll ons are just roll ons unless it's an adidas Deo Roll On. It's your best defense against underarm wetness and odor. It has the patented Cool & Dry Technology designed to get you maximum absorption and keeps you dry up to 72 hours. It also prevents skin irritation which you may encounter with other brands. Consider yourself lucky now that you know it.


adidas Shower Gels


Men don't usually fuss about soaps and shampoos but with its unique 3-in-1 effect adidas Shower Gel for men is the only complete shower gel for Body-Hair-and Face. It hydrates your skin, conditions your hair and takes care of the sensitivity on your face. You can't get that much function at this price point.

The adidas Ice Effect Shower gel has got Polar Menthol that gives a deep and cooling sensation that would be super for those coming from an intense workout. Making you feel fresh all day, whoo!

The adidas After Sport Shower gel on the other hand is enriched with an extra protein formula that helps rebalance your skin’s natural hydration. Making it feel so soft and supple like a baby's bum. It's definitely for active men who live on the extreme side of life.

It is also available in variants like Ice Dive, Pure Game, Team Force and Sport Energy. All smellin so good, you'll never see your man more sexy wearing other things than adidas!

You can get your adidas Body Care products now in Watsons, SM Supermarkets, 7 Eleven and other leading stores and grocers everywhere!  Have you already tried Adidas Body Care? If not, it's the perfect time to do it! 



COW

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"Stay Cool" Wrangler Sun Chaser Challenge

Tuesday, April 22, 2014


I've been joining the Wrangler Sun Chaser contest on Instagram and I've been totally obsessed with it because aside from the fact that I get to show off my iPhoneography skills, I'll get the chance to win a whopping Php 8,000 worth of gift certificates courtesy of Wrangler. They've got stores in the metro and I adore a lot of their jeans and shirts. If you haven't joined yet, you are missing A LOT. Aside from the 8,000 peso prize, you also get the chance to win a trip to ANY DESTINATION of your choice anywhere in the world! You just have to win though from challenger countries in Asia Pacific. 

I have some of my favorites the last round where the theme was "Smell Nature". Check these entries here!

@dionwiyoko from Indonesia
http://instagram.com/p/nEgXoHCfmD/

@thedanielparkershow from South Africa
http://instagram.com/p/nDvTbckK8R/

Or @thelawry from Australia I think?!
http://instagram.com/p/mvaJV6tPOs/

The Philippines has picked a winner too for last week's round and it's @rhainepineda. Just check out her entry here and see why she was the best one in the country! http://instagram.com/p/m38m5sOuha/

Now I'm sure you can do better than that right? She might have won this week that coveted 8,000 peso gift certificate but don't fret! The good news is, there are a few more weeks with different themes. I even joined this week! It's all about the theme "STAY COOL", easy right? So go right ahead and take those shots outside while embracing the sunshine. Take gorgeous shots of blue hues of the beach, the sky or your blue jeans. Take that all in on one photo and upload the best in Instagram. Do not forget to use the hashtags #WranglerSunChaser and #Philippines so it gets included in contest. If you haven't got photos now, you might want to use your vacation photos and start from there! It's easy! I even have a lot of entries this week which will run from April 21 to 27.

If you need more information, check out www.WranglerSunChaser.com and their official Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/WranglerPH. Follow them also on Instagram at http://instagram.com/WranglerPH. Do I really need to convince you? :)

Let's go boys and girls! Let's chase the sun!


COW

For more information about their stores:
Wrangler PH
Wrangler PH
Like them on Facebook


Visit their official website

http://www.wranglersunchaser.com