LongSiLog

In the Philippines, we have a meal combo called LongSiLog short term for Longganisa (Filipino sausage), Sinangag (fried rice), and Itlog (egg).  My husband likes this  Filipino sausage so whenever we find some in the Asian store, we always buys like  6 packs of them.

The Kitchen of Tomorrow – How Technology is Bringing the Kitchen into the 21st Century

The kitchen of today might seem advanced when compared with the kitchen of the 50s but it’s nothing compared to the kitchen of tomorrow! Microwaves, electric can openers and fancy dishwashers might have seemed futuristic and advanced fifty years ago  but they’re old news now and we want more gadgets in our kitchens to save time, look cool and make life easier. So where can we expect to see technology creeping into the kitchen next? Read on to learn about the smartest kitchen kit available today and what we can look forward to in the future.

Smart Fridges

The concept of an internet connected fridge has actually been around for some time now and the first such devices were seen about 12 years ago. They were billed as being able to keep an eye on stock levels, allowing you to stay on top of foods you were running low on, however in practice they didn't offer a significant advantage over the tried and tested technique of simply opening the fridge door and taking a look inside yourself.  But those keen kitchen technology boffins have come back with an all together more impressive product for 2013 and the current craze is for smart fridges that connect with your smartphone. By using a special app you can enjoy a whole host of chilled food related features on your phone, whilst the fridge’s large inbuilt color touch screen can display the current conditions within and maximize its energy efficiency on the fly.

Smart Ovens

You know what your current oven is missing, right? A computer of course. That’s why the oven of tomorrow comes with an Android-powered on board computer with LCD touch display. This means you can get help with your cooking at the touch of a button and read up on all manner of useful cookery advice right where you need it most. But far more impressive than that is being able to programme the oven to adjust its temperature and timings for different dishes that you cook. And when you tie this in with your smartphone you’ve got a remote cooking app that allows you to get the dinner on so it’s ready just as you get home to your inviting kitchen.

Sous-Vide Cookers

The Sous-Vide technique of cooking food at a specially regulated temperature within a vacuum has been around for many years but has traditionally been reserved for fancy restaurants who could afford the complex gear needed to pull it off. Nowadays however the technology required is a lot more accessible to the amateur chef and because the method of cooking is so precise and accurate, now anyone can create Michelin starred quality cuisine from the comfort of their home. Probably.

About the author:

Stephen Bywater is a kitchen appliance reviewer writing for a number of online kitchen and home publications. He cooks a mean omelette

Crunchmaster's Snack

I received four boxes of Crunchmaster to review.  The multi-grain crisps snack crackers and baked rice crackers are gluten -free.  We tried the Multi Grain Crisps Sea Salt and I liked it a lot.  It reminds me of the Sun Chips that I loved munching on when I was still in the Philippines.  It's a good source of fiber which I like.  You can also  get creative in serving this snack by trying delicious  toppings such as  hummus dip, shrimp and seafood spread, veggies, or anything that you like for toppings.

So far, I like the sea salt multi gran crisp and the baked rice crackers with white cheddar.  These are the new  snacks that I  like and would definitely  buy in the store.

The other two are the  Lip-Smacking Good Cheesy Crisps Cheddar and the winning Graham taste without the wheat, Grammy Crisp Cinnamon & Sugar.

I just opened and tried the Graham Crisps and it is delicious as well.  I like the cinnamon  and sugar in it.  I am sure that Cheesy crisp cheddar will be good also.  I will love that to my kids as I am not fond of cheese but they are.

You can get in touch with Crunchmaster by liking their Facebook page.  I definitely  recommend these products for snacks.

Disclaimer:  The products mentioned above were sent to me for  review purposes.  No monetary compensation is involve in writing this review.

Pomelo

Whenever I see pomelo from the store, it always reminds me of my maternal grandparents.  They used to have  two or three pomelo trees at their backyard and we always enjoy eating them.  Unfortunately, those trees died right after my grandparents have passed away. 

My husband bought  a pomelo and gave it  to me when he came home.  The said pomelo did not taste as good as the one I used to eat.  They were very juicy though but a little bitter.

Pro Bar Meal

I am so pleased when the PR manager from Pro Bar contacted me again and asked if I would like to try their new flavors.  I replied and said I'd love to because we love their healthy energy bars.  You might recall the first time I worked with them, they sent us a dozen of energy bars and they were all delicious.  We love every flavors that they have.

I received another dozen of their new flavors, Superberry and Greens, Mint Chocolate, Oatmeal Raisin,  and Chocolate Coconut.    I tried the Superberry and Greens and the Chocolate  Cocnut and they were both really good.  My husband said that the  Oatmeal Raisin and Mint chocolate are also good.

I would like to thank Pro Bar for giving me a chance to try their new flavor.  It has been a pleasure working with you guys.  

If you like  a healthy snack, I highly recommend these.  They are delicious!  You can  get  updates about their promo by liking Probar at Facebook and you can also avail a 40% discount with your first order  by using the promo code "BLOGGER".

Disclaimer:  Products were given for free in return of my honest review.  I did not received any monetary compensation for this review.