Tired of serving the same old fried or stewed dishes every single night and longing for inihaw foods? Weeknight dinners in a busy household can often feel repetitive but transforming your daily dining routine doesn't have to mean spending hours over a hot stove or taking a long time to heat up a conventional grill. If you want to Level Up your Weeknight Ulam, bringing home the best smart multi-functional BBQ Air Grill and fryer is the game-changer you need.

 

Discover the Hamilton Beach Air Grill AF06201—a smart griller and air fryer powerhouse designed specifically for the modern Pinoy kitchen. Backed by America's No. 1 small kitchen appliance brand, this sleek countertop companion lets you enjoy authentic, restaurant-quality grilled and fried favorites right at home, minus the smoke and messy cleanup.

 

By combining high-velocity air circulation with a heavy-duty, high-heat non-stick ceramic grill plate and basket, the AirGrill infuses authentic grill marks and smoky char into everyday proteins—without the smoke, the charcoal prep, or the messy cleanup. Suddenly, that humble Petsa de Peligro pork chop undergoes a glow-up into a juicy, premium charred pork steak. Frozen chicken transforms into a perfectly crisp,  BBQ Inasal in a fraction of the usual cooking time.

 

Key Features of Smart Grilling

·       Air Turbo 360° Technology: Cooks food thoroughly without the need for oil, delivering a deliciously crispy texture while keeping meals healthy.

·       Ultra-High Temperature Control: Reaches a maximum searing temperature of 230°C to quickly seal in natural juices by crisping the edges.

·       Extra-Thick & Extra-Wide Grill Plates: Designed to retain heat and control temperatures effectively, the baking tray is spacious enough to cook up to 6 steaks at a single go or 900g of French fries.

·       Reduced Oil Smoke System: Engineered to keep oil smoke out of your kitchen, ensuring a pleasant, smoke-free cooking experience.

·       Hassle-Free Maintenance: Features a durable ceramic coating that is wear-resistant and easy to clean, paired with a removable oil-resistant plate.

·       15 Versatile Preset Menus: Take the guesswork out of cooking with dedicated presets for French fries, pizza, sweet potato, cheese toast, egg tart, steak, drumstick, chicken wings, duck, eggplant, fish, shrimp, sausage, kebab, and dried fruit.

Whether you are searing juicy steaks, grilling smoky eggplant, or whipping up a batch of crispy fries for the family, the Hamilton Beach AirGrill turns ordinary ingredients into extraordinary feasts. Say goodbye to kitchen burnout and hello to a smarter, tastier way to cook!

Discover Hamilton Beach Air Grill at L Smart Lounge Greenhills or Ayala Solenad. It is also available at Larx Trading, 91 Don Jose Street, Sta. Mesa Heights, Quezon City.

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Sustainability is everybody’s business.  Mother Earth is our home and we need to pull together to take care of it.

One concrete step we can take is to reduce our plastic waste. Plastic is a major pollutant and cutting down on it makes a difference. Iya Villania Arellano understands this problem and advocates responsible earth-friendly consumption, “We cannot go through a single day without having an impact on the environment.  Let’s be part of the solution by being responsible consumers.  One small step at a time can make a big difference.”

Iya is very strict about bringing reusable bags and containers to minimize her dependence on disposable plastic. She has even opted to put purchases or groceries in her purse or backpack if it means one less bag gets used! 

Another important thing that Iya does to integrate sustainability into her daily life is to teach her children about it. She says that with her kids it’s, “Monkey see, monkey do!” So she is mindful of how they view waste.  

Every day she is providing a good example of how her children should care for the planet. Instead of buying water when they’re out, Iya and her family do their best to bring reusable water bottles they can refill. At home, they take the time to separate their trash for proper recycling. These might seem like small steps, but more people building good habits like these can make a big impact on our landfills. 

Not only does she make sure her kids grow up with sustainable habits, but she also supports companies like Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) that are doing their part reducing its environment impact.

Iya shared, “I am glad that other than making delicious and healthy food for my family, I am also contributing to the reduction of plastic waste with AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning in paper packaging.”

AJI-NO-MOTO® Umami Seasoning 45g paper packaging is made from a natural and renewable paper material that can be planted, grown, harvested, and replanted. The paper packaging is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), a leader in sustainable forestry. As a company, Ajinomoto is taking responsibility for its product and is innovating with the planet in mind. This shift to paper packaging provides consumers with an alternative to plastic.  

The Ajinomoto Group is a global company with specialties in the business of food and amino acids, guided by our leading-edge bioscience and fine chemical technologies.

Based on the corporate message “Eat Well, Live Well.”, we have been scientifically pursuing the possibilities of amino acids in supporting the healthy lives of people all around the world. We aim for future growth and continuous contribution to greater wellness by creating value through sustainable and innovative solutions for communities and society.

The Ajinomoto Group has offices in 36 countries and regions, and sells products in more than 130 countries and regions. In fiscal 2021, sales were 1.1149 trillion yen (8.73 billion U.S. dollars). To learn more, visit www.ajinomoto.com.

The pandemic may have cancelled a lot of celebrations this 2020, but Christmas isn’t going to be one of them! 

Holiday prep is going to be a lot different this year, but you can keep family traditions alive and just as bright with some extra preparation. And since dining out may not be the best way to go, there’s a new battleground this season - the kitchen. 

With the COVID-19 anxieties adding to the expected mayhem of the holiday rush, here are three easy must-dos to effectively manage and ensure a safer kitchen for the holidays.

Think ahead and pre-order if possible

If you’re getting tired of waiting in line because of limited capacities in the supermarket, imagine what this would be like come Christmas time. With a still uncertain turnout of the pandemic, the limited mobility would most likely extend until the holidays. 

Impromptu supermarket runs will be more difficult, and online groceries don’t have huge inventories of items so things will likely go out-of-stock. Perhaps it’s high time to plan your menu for Noche Buena, the ingredients to purchase and their shelf lives for storage. This will not just help you avoid inconveniences in the future, but also gives you more time to prepare for other stuff on the holidays. A lot of specialty stores have already opened slots for Holiday pre-orders, too, so if you’re eyeing that lechon for your Christmas feast, make sure you get your name on that list!

Step up the cleaning game

Since you’ll be handling food meant for everyone, the kitchen should be the cleanest part of the house. You’ll be touching everything from kitchenware, to wet ingredients, to family members, and back. With the worries of possible virus transmission, you’ll need to level up the sanitation in your kitchen.  

When it comes to cleanliness, more is more: more napkins to control moisture that may attract food contaminants; more sanitizers/ hand soaps in various corners of the house for people entering and exiting the kitchen; and disinfectants to clean surfaces where you will be cooking and serving your meals. It pays to upgrade cleaning practice to further ensure safety in your household!

Invest in smart, safe, and reliable kitchen equipment

Before you even get to the food, make sure you have the right equipment.

There are a lot of next generation cookware for cutting, peeling, and cooking food that might help you work faster. Invest in them! These tools will help save a lot of time and energy for other important things like bonding with the family and buying presents for Christmas.

More importantly, invest in safer kitchen essentials like in the LPG you will use in cooking. It’s almost trivial to double check the brands of your fuel source, but verifying your LPG is crucial in protecting the safety of your family and your properties. Choose only verified LPG brands like Solane to ensure that the fuel you’ll use is clean, safe, and adequate for any kind of celebration. Verified Solane tanks are thoroughly inspected from refilling to installation which also guarantees that your household will not be exposed to potential gas leaks that may lead to mishaps like fire accidents, gas poisoning, and explosions. 

Despite the many challenges of living through a pandemic, the holiday this year doesn’t have to be sadder, only safer! By doing these steps, you’re sure to not only make the most out of your holidays but also preserve the safety and well-being of you and your family amidst and beyond the celebrations. 

To know more about verified Solane products and services, visit www.solane.com.ph.  To locate a Solane store near you, visit https://tinyurl.com/SolaneStoresNationwide or call (02) 8887-5555 for Metro Manila or send a private message to Solane FB at www.facebook.com/solane.ph.