We celebrate Christmas every year by decorating our Christmas trees, hanging bright ornaments, and lining our houses with colorful and shining lights. But it turns out, Christmas is not as bright and vivid in far-flung areas in the Philippines where there are communities still living without electricity. Lady’s Choice has devoted to light up the holidays of our fellow Filipinos who have grown accustomed to living in darkness.

 

Lady’s Choice #ThankUTogether For A Cause

Sitio Naubo, a small town in the outskirts of Dumaguete, has lived without electricity for years, but despite this, they have maintained a positive outlook on life that is truly inspiring. Their small community always celebrates their togetherness with an annual Christmas feast. Little do they know that Lady’s Choice has prepared a special surprise that will make their Christmas unforgettable.

Find out how Lady’s Choice made Christmas at Sitio Naubo more special by watching the video below.

This year, Lady’s Choice has set their eyes on lighting up the holiday season for the residents of Sitio Casili of Brgy San Antonio in Antipolo, Rizal.

Help light up a barangay without electricity by simply posting your family photo with this caption:

I invite @Friend1 @Friend2 @Friend3 to post a family photo that best shows a moment of togetherness. By doing so, we all help out Lady’s Choice #ThankUTogether For A Cause. Remember to tag @LadysChoice. Every post helps light up Sitio Casile this Christmas.

Lady’s Choice will be tracking the posts weekly on Facebook and on Twitter. After 5,000 posts are reached, Lady’s Choice will provide solar lamps to 100 households of Sitio Casili, Brgy San Antonio, Antipolo, Rizal who have been living without electricity. Learn more about the Lady’s Choice #ThankUTogether Project here.

 

Japanese-Style Macaroni Salad with Lady’s Choice Real Mayonnaise Recipe

When celebrating Christmas, every Filipino family prepares their own version of the classic macaroni salad, but one thing remains the same: they’re made extra creamy with the help of Lady’s Choice Real Mayonnaise.

Lady’s Choice has sent us a Christmas basket last week, containing ingredients to make a basic macaroni salad. They asked us to share our family’s recipe, but I realized our nanay’s version is the traditional macaroni salad we all Filipinos love and serve during this season. Every year, our family usually comes up with a different theme for our Noche Buena, so I decided to put a little Japanese twist on the classic macaroni salad recipe I found on the Lady’s Choice website. Hope you enjoy it! 🙂

INGREDIENTS:

• 500 grams Lady’s Choice Mayonnaise
• 200 grams macaroni
• 1 tbsp onions, minced
• 1/2 cup carrots, thinly sliced (julienne)
• 1 piece cucumber, chopped
• 1 bar cheese, cut into small cubes
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds, roasted and ground
• 2 sheets nori / seaweed, thinly sliced (julienne)
• 10 – 12 pieces crab sticks
• 3 tbsp sugar
• as desired bonito flakes
• 1/2 kilo chicken breast, cut into bite-size cubes
• 4 Tbsp cornstarch (for chicken only)
• 1 piece egg (for chicken only)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cook macaroni according to packaging instructions (about 10 minutes). Drain water then set aside.
2. Mince onions, julienne carrots, chop cucumber, and cut cheese into cubes.
3. Roast sesame seeds until light brown, then grind into a powder.
4. Cut seaweed sheets into thin slices (julienne).
5. Roll crab sticks between your palms to separate each strand.
6. Cut chicken breast into bite-size cubes.
7. Mix with slightly beaten eggs. Drain then coat with cornstarch. Deep fry until golden brown. Allow to cool.
8. Combine all ingredients in one bowl, except mayonnaise and bonito flakes.
9. Stir in Lady’s Choice Mayonnaise until well mixed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Transfer into serving tray then top with bonito flakes. Enjoy!

Merry Christmas! 🙂