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McDonald’s McRib Satisfies Your Barbecue Craving

April 28, 2015 by Janey

We all heard the rumor late last year. Others wouldn’t believe it. Some people have seen it in some stores. There was an excited hush surrounding craving tummies. A few snapshots circled social media. But like the Yeti, it disappeared into the night.

You probably had your first dibs of it if you grew up or have visited the States. Look no further, as McDonald’s Philippines finally makes it available in the country! The well-loved pork rib sandwich with a juicy, rib-shaped pork patty slathered with sweet, tangy, and smoky barbecue sauce served on 5-inch caramelized buns.

Welcome, The McDonald’s McRib!

People have differing opinions on their taste preference ranging from salty and spicy to sweet and sour. But Pinoys mostly love their barbecue the same way – sweet, smoky and ultra saucy!

McSpicy Your Life!

June 17, 2013 by Janey

Trying different things keeps life interesting that’s why they say variety is the spice of life. I found a new spice that can get my fire for McDonald’s burning! McDonald’s aim to spice up your day with the new McDonald’s McSpicy! That’s exactly what I had for brunch today –yea brunch, lunch, merienda cena, dinner, and midnight snack. I have 5 meals a day when I’m not on my trying-hard diet, that’s how huge my appetite is.

McDonald’s McSpicy has launched June 13 in the Philippines –finally! It has seen its successful reception in Singapore and other parts of Asia and now, it’s available in Philippine shores! It’s the freshest and most exhilarating (somewhat literally) addition to McDonald’s well-loved menu.

I’m happy that when the delivery man handed me my McDonald’s paper bag (and my exact change from the P200 I gave him), and I took out the box that contained the McSpicy, it didn’t look like a sorry-a**. In fact, it looked like it was ready to be devoured.

Breakfasts Create Champs

March 15, 2013 by Janey

My eyes flickered as I felt the sun’s warm kiss damping my face. Morning has broken. It’s time to rise and make most of the gift of life. Most of the time, I just jump out of my bed with a bounce, a growing excitement to what each day brings. I can fall in love today, who knows. Or today might mark the day of past pains finally being locked in forget. Whichever way, I whisper a prayer of thankfulness to the Good Lord for the life He breathes into me. He’s the greatest love of all, after all.

To get this fervor for life and bounce going throughout the day, eating breakfast is very vital. A hearty breakfast meal springs up a good start and sustains the morning vigor until the sun goes down. We’ve all heard that eating breakfast is good for your health. It is. We wish it could be done always with the luxury of time, peacefully without the rush of things needed to be accomplished or getting somewhere on time… but bottom line is breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

Coca Cola Glasses at Mc Donald’s

July 19, 2011 by Janey

I see more and more people in the office scurrying to McDonald’s more frequently these past two weeks than before. I mean, it’s normal that folks satiate their cravings for fries and burgers and nuggets and all the feel-good things McDo has to offer. I was sick over the weekend and still preferred to eat Mc Donald’s last night. But one of the things people scramble and make a mad dash for in Mc Do lately is the Coca-Cola bottles that come with your McDo purchase at a promotional price.

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This year, the Coca-Cola company and McDonald’s Corporation partnered once again to offer limited edition series of colored Coca Cola glasses. Instead though of the sexy shaped glasses, they’re now can glasses in 6 fun colors of pink, green, blue, lime, charcoal and purple. It’s actually the first time that these contemporary shaped Coca-Cola can glasses came out in Asia Pacific.

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Last week or so, I was happy to find a box of these glasses at home.

These are so adorable! 🙂

Thanks McDonald’s and Coca Cola!

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McDonald’s Drive-Thru, My Ever Reliable Friend

May 7, 2011 by Janey

Bubba and I spent Holy Week mostly at home. I was really into cleaning (even scrubbing the floor) and organizing my room and other parts of the house. This is evidenced by my embattled fingers that currently have a lot of nicks and damaged manicure but I seriously don’t mind. I love my sparkling clean and fresh-smelling room and I can stay in it the whole day.

But admittedly, a free and adventurous spirit like me cannot be bottled up inside the bedroom like a hermit. Case in point, 2 years ago, Bubba and I spent one whole week in a Vietnam-Cambodia vacation trip.

We initially landed in Ho Chi Minh City and searched for French influences in the architectural structures in the area. Then we traveled to Siem Reap in Cambodia to finally see the lost mega-structure city of Angkor Wat with its temple reefs and gigantic roots that embraces the temple complex.

Last year, Bubba and I spent the week before Holy Week in a Singapore-Bali trip with some friends. Bubba and I weren’t new to Singapore but it was our first time in Bali, Indonesia.

Bali is one of the more memorable and spectacular Asian travels that made a mark in my memory bin. We had the best BBQ ribs on this side of the world along a roadside shack in Ubud Village, saw great artwork, sunset in Tanah Lot Temple, beautiful sunset beachside dinner and learned how to surf.

That fun-filled hectic week was the reason we weren’t able to plan anymore where to go for 2010 Holy Week. However, Bubba had something up his sleeve and we just couldn’t let the Easter Holidays pass without traveling to a local destination.

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Laguna-Quezon was our point of destination. That was the time I discovered the laidback rustic charm of Ugu Bigyan in Tiaong, Quezon and the simple tranquility in Lake Pandin in San Pablo, Laguna. There are just too many beautiful spots to uncover and relish in our country and my Filipino pride yearns to encounter more of the Philippines.

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This year, after all the cleaning for 2 days, Bubba invited to check out Tagaytay and spend lunch or afternoon there on Black Saturday. We’ve been meaning to visit Bawai’s Vietnamese Kitchen for quite some time now and were only able to do so last Saturday.

I braced myself for horrible traffic along SLEX since I read that morning on Twitter about folks complaining about heavy traffic in the area. Bubba and I weren’t able to grab any breakfast at home and decided to make our regular pit stop.

This has been our customary pause every time we take long drives by the “countryside.” Even if we are part of a big group of friends who are taking a trip outside of Manila and meets at 6am somewhere first, it’s never a forgotten rule to pass by McDonald’s Drive Thru.

Even if it is as early as 6am or even at the crack of dawn, with the selected 24-hour stores McDonald’s has nationwide, it sets worry aside that we won’t have any food fuel for the long haul. The cars convoying will have that familiar hot and freshly-made scent of McDo’s French Fries and wonderful breakfast options.

Who doesn’t love McDonald’s? When I was still in college in DLSU, my favorite breakfast would always be Mickey Dee’s. Either I order the Big Breakfast, crunchy hash browns, tasty Longganisa with Rice Meal with lots of vinegar, or Sausage McMuffin with Egg which used to be in blue wrapper. And of course, McDo’s Hot Chocolate that can spring anyone to action and up the good vibes!

Since this was a spontaneous last minute plan, we weren’t able to call and reserve at Bawai’s for lunch. Bubba wanted to take the chance and call when we get to Tagaytay. I didn’t want to take the chance of being extremely hungry and yet get turned down at the Vietnamese restaurant. As soon as I saw that yellow big letter M along South Luzon Expressway gas station, I pointed excitedly. The STANDARD pitstop!

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The car veered towards the McDo Drive Thru sign. I ordered my favorite chicken McNuggets while Bubba had the double cheeseburger and large French fries. I also piped in an order of their caramel sundae which I sometimes dip the French Fries in… yea, adventurous palate too.

Before double cheeseburger, I’d be more inclined to get Big Mac, which is McDo’s double layer of sear-sizzled 100% pure beef that’s mingled with the sauce and cheese that melts on top of it. Let’s not forget the spunky onion and the tarty pickle that give a textural crunch. Pure joy in a bun, with no added preservatives and additives!

I love McDo’s McNuggets whether traveling or even just staying put. While in Bubba’s passenger seat, it’s so easy to pop a nugget in my mouth or take a dainty bite while holding the fries or burger for him while he drives.

While other people flock the convenience store in the gas station, most stay in their car and conveniently drive through a McDonald’s Drive Thru. Bubba and I take the easier and convenient route and it has everything to do with a McDonald’s happy face. It’s nice to have a “FRIEND” you can go to anytime and anywhere when you need comfort.

Before embarking on your journey or setting out for a long drive, feed the unmistakable hunger like we did and avoid starving yourself during a ROAD TRIP. ENJOY McDonald’s anytime, anywhere via drive-thru, 24-hour stores, delivery (8-2363/8-MCDO number) or online delivery at www.mcdelivery.com.ph!

How about you, which 24hr or drive-thru McDonald’s do you frequent?

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