Flavor Your Life

12 Ways To Enjoy Pizza Hut's Gourmet BBQ Chicken Tuscani Pizza

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 04:22:45 -0500

Before you enjoy Pizza Hut’s Gourmet BBQ Chicken Tuscani Pizza, you have to order one first…

Service with a smile.

Checking the bottom of the crust.

Smells good!

Large Chunks of Chicken (they did not scrimp!)

The “ruler’s unit is in centimeters.

Here are the 12 ways to enjoy it:

Good Ol’ Knife And Fork

If you don’t like to touch your food, or if you want to pretend that you’re in a formal party that serves pizza, go ahead and use a knife to cut up the pizza and jab the pieces with a fork. Make sure you use a stainless steel knife.

Use Napkins

If you think that using utensils is too much of a hassle, but you still don’t want direct hand-to-food contact, use a clean table napkin. The logo must be clearly visible.

On A Roll

Roll up the pizza and eat it like a bread stick… a very thick bread stick.

Stack!

You may also want to stack one slice of pizza on top of another slice.

Three ways to do it:

1) like the one on the photo, or

2) toppings “facing” each other, slapped together like a sandwich, or

3) crusts together, with the toppings facing outward, to ensure that your tongue and palate get in contact with the tasty meat, cheese, and sauce as quickly as possible.

Triple Stack

As the name suggests, three slices of pizza are involved. We used to do this long ago, during our growing years, when Pizza Hut Philippines first offered an all-you-can-eat pizza deal. We would stack three slices and gobble them up faster than the crew could serve them.

Quadruple Stack

Push it one step further by adding another slice.

Eat it like a club sandwich.

Quintuple Stack!

I think this is pushing it too far. Not counted!

Disassembled Pizza

Some people separate the toppings from the crust, eat the crust first, then savor the toppings. Or the other way around, whichever floats your boat.

Strip It

Try slicing the pizza into ribbon-like slices. Then eat them like french fries. You may borrow a pizza cutter from the staff.

Pizza Bits

Why stop at strips when you can shred the pizza to bits?

Have you ever tried eating pizza using a spoon? Now you can!

#10

Swimming in Hot Sauce

More like drowning in hot sauce. If you want it super hot, take off the hot sauce bottle’s lid and just pour until you can’t see the pizza. The hotness will hit your tongue hard, but amazingly, the barbecue sauce still manages to proclaim its presence.

#11

Eat on the Run

I do this a lot, especially between meetings, I would order two slices at one of their kiosks and fill myself up while walking (usually running) to my next appointment. It’s very convenient!

I hope Pizza Hut would offer the Gourmet BBQ Chicken Tuscani (and the other variants, of course) in their kiosks. I’d still buy it even if they priced it higher than the thick crust variants.

#12

This is the best way to enjoy a Tuscani pizza… your way. How do you enjoy your pizza?

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Upon finding out that I have a chance to win 20000 pesos worth of Araneta Center gift certificates, I went all the way to Cubao and shopped for items as I imagined that the GCs are already in my hands. Unfortunately, the cashiers at the stores won’t accept imaginary GCs.

I discovered that not all stores accept the GCs, so I went to the concierge to ask if they have a list of establishments that honor them. The lady at the counter told me to go to the stores one by one to verify. Oh well, so much for the “short cut”.

You need to look for this sign at the store’s entrance.

I tried to take photos at every shop but I was approached by security guards because photography wasn’t allowed. I didn’t want to cause any trouble, so I just took down notes of the price of each item I wanted to purchase. I won’t mention the brands lest I be accused of promoting them.

Here’s my shopping list, which would add flavor not just to my life but also to those I care for:

Movie “Tkts and Snaxx” ……….. 600.00

Watch a PBA game and treat some of my fellow basketball fans (Lower Box B Tickets) at historic Araneta Coliseum … 960.00

Sneakers for Dad (at S___ S___ ) …… 3895.00

Digital Camera for Mom (at S___ C___) ………… 4499.00

Backpack for my sister (at C_____) ……….. 2990.00

For my two inaanaks whom I haven’t seen for years (1000 each) ….. 2,000.00

Groceries for gift packs* ………………… 4,000

Take out two large Tuscani pizzas for Christmas party. …………. 1,000.00

* Every year my mom would pack her own gift packs to give to the helpful people in our neighborhood: the security guards, the cleaners, even some of the tricycle drivers

When rounded up (since they won’t issue change for purchases using GCs), the whole shopping spree would amount to exactly 20,000 pesos. How’s that for budgeting skills?

SHARING: An advocacy to the less-fortunate children

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 01:39:41 -0500

I want to share this sharing experience.

One night I was about to go home from work. I was waiting for the next bus just outside the Pizza Hut Restaurant walkway. While waiting, suddenly, there are (2) two street children that catch my attention. They are staring at the customers inside the restaurant. I have noticed that they are watching at the kids inside while eating pizza. This one street child starts imitating the waiter. He stretched his arm upward and opens his palm like his holding a pan of pizza and walk like a waiter. Then he stressed, “Excuse me Sir. Heto na po ang order niyo”. The other street child said, “Thank you po” then he act like his grabbing a knife and cut the pizza into slices. He picked one slice of pizza and he opens his big mouth. “Wow! Ang sarap!”. I was really really laughing on what they did! They are really jolly. Then one street child said, “Hindi ka naman mabubusog niyan kasi hindi naman totoo”. They both laughed. I was awakened on what he said. He’s right. His stomach will never be full with that invisible pizza. I realized that they are only playing. They really touched my heart so I approached them.

I invited them inside and asked them to join me to eat pizza. One street child scream into happiness while the other one couldn’t believe on I said. I asked the guard if it is ok to have them inside. The guard didn’t hesitate to open the door for us. I asked the waiter a table for three and they welcomed us with a smile.

From the moment we went inside I never stopped laughing at them. They are very joyous kids. I asked the waiter to give what they want. They handed us the menu book. I let them to choose what they want to eat. The waiter introduced us the new flavor of pizzas and they point fingers at the All-Meat Tuscani Pizza! While waiting for our order, we started our bonding.

One by one they revealed their names, what they are doing and where they lived. They are Al (12 years old) and Christian (9 years old). According to them, they have family in which they don’t mind them. They sleep somewhere along the streets of Quiapo. They don’t go to the school. What they are doing almost everyday was just walking along the streets within Metro Manila and asked the people passing for the small amounts of money. With these collected money is where they get their food to eat.

Finally! The Tuscani All-Meat Pizza arrived! And we are ready!

While we savoring the delicious meaty All-Meat Tuscani Pizza, we’ve had a great chat. It feels like they are my younger brothers. I treated them like my family. They are eating like there’s no tomorrow! Al said to me if he wants to be a strong policeman someday so that he can defend his family. But Christian got different views. He said, someday, he wants to be like me so that he can also help those kids who is ill-fated. I was really amazed by their attitude. These young men understand much about the rules of life.

Before we leave, the waiter also gave me the opportunity to support the UN’s Food Programme to help feed children in Mindanao by allowing me to donate an amount of 40 PHP just by purchasing a Postal Card with theme,”The Season of Giving”.

I wish to have an iPhone 4 Gadget to easily captured the situations of those less – fortunate children like them and amplify their thoughts and voices. So I can help them even in a simple way with big result after.

We finished our pizza. We really enjoyed it. Finally we parted ways. We exchange goodbyes. Their smiles couldn’t be painted. I hope the advices and lessons that I had given to them will guide them to their future. Most importantly, I teach them to portray the art of sharing. Anyway it’s a Christmas Season and this season is for them.

On that day, the feeling of happiness by helping others could not be repaid by any amount of money. As what I am saying to my friends, “TO SHARE IS NOT SHOWING LUSTER OF GOLDS BUT GIVING BUNCH OF ROSES”.

by Ebhram Dela Cruz Laurente

Il Nostro Favorito Pizza Hut Tuscani Supremo

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 01:01:43 -0500

Buon giorno!

Let me start this blog post by thanking Pizza Hut Philippines for bringing the Tuscani flavors to our country. Now, we can enjoy 6 delightful flavors —Premium All Meat, Gourmet BBQ Chicken, 3‑Cheese Bacon & Spinach, Roast Beef, 4-Cheese Lasagna, and Supremo. I am sure all of you have your own favorite by now. As for me and my cousins, Sofia and Carlo, our instant choice is the Pizza Hut Tuscani Supremo.

Here’s a short animation video we made to show you what makes the Pizza Hut Tuscani Supremo our favorite and how it adds more flavor into our lives.

Yes, 8 slices of the Pizza Hut Tuscani Supremo spells U-L-T-I-M-A-T-E!

Using only the finest and freshest ingredients, this
Latest addition to Pizza Hut premium pizzas is
True to its name as it really tastes SUPREMO!
Italian flavor made perfect for the Filipino palate with
Mouth‑watering goodness that will surely satisfy your cravings.
Awesome Tuscani Supremo pizza delivered Hot on the Dot.
Thinner crust and fuller flavor, what more can you ask for?
Every Filipino deserves this!

Loaded with 9 toppings –beef, black olives with garlic, olive oil roasted bell peppers, Italian sausage, mozzarella cheese, onions, parmesan, pepperoni, and smoked ham, on a bed of premium tomato sauce – it’s the ultimate gastronomic delight!

We ordered via the Pizza Hut hotline 911-11-11, and just minutes later, we got to enjoy a rich and savory Pizza Hut Tuscani Supremo –truly a taste of Italy delivered HOT ON THE DOT!

It is the perfect fusion of all the flavors each of us have been wanting in our pizza. Layers of melted cheese, generous meaty toppings, and fresh and healthy veggies make the Pizza Hut Tuscani Supremo Il Nostro Favorito!

The Pizza Hut Tuscani Supremo has the perfect balance of meat, vegetables, and cheese. Once you open the box, you will be greeted by its bursting aroma and you will definitely say, “Splendida e deliziosa!”

The freshly made traditional crust, that is soft on the inside and slightly crisp on the outside, and the generous toppings of fresh ingredients made every bite such a supreme experience. And now that Pizza Hut Tuscani Supremo has THINNER CRUST and FULLER FLAVOR, each bite is truly satisfying that makes the kids and I crave for more! It is definitely fulfilling on the taste buds, pleasing to the tummy, and easy on the wallet because for only P349 for a medium size pizza or P549 for a super family size pizza, we get to indulge on a box of supreme goodness!

What more can we get from the Pizza Hut Tuscani Supremo? It is the chance to win the most coveted gadget today – the iPad 2. Like the Pizza Hut Tuscani Supremo, the iPad 2 is packed with a lot of features that will definitely add more flavor into our lives. We hope that by joining Pizza Hut’s Flavor Your Life Promo, like the pizza clay-turned-real Pizza Hut Tuscani Supremo in the video, our dream of having an iPad 2 will also turn into reality.

By winning the iPad 2, I can stay connected with my loved ones and listen to my favorite songs. Sofia and Carlo can play Bookworm, Sudoku, Sketchbook, among other educational apps they could really enjoy! And the three of us can watch our favorite movies together in HD plus we can surf the internet, order our favorite Pizza Hut Tuscani Supremo by logging on to http://pizzahut.com.ph, like Pizza Hut in their Facebook page here, follow their Twitter here, and follow their Tumblr here.

Pizza Hut Tuscani Supremo is our chosen flavor because we believe that it is definitely for people like us who desire to taste and discover all the great things that life has to offer! We deserve this!

Grazie Pizza Hut Philippines!

Buon appetito,
Dianne Regina Batuigas

"Utopic Get-away"

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:59:42 -0500

It was Sunday and as was customary, my family and I psyched ourselves up for Sunday mass. But it was no ordinary December day for it was dark and smoggy outside, as the rains poured without let-up. So it became a lazy Sunday for all of us, opting to stay home, enjoy a movie marathon, and take a rest from all the hustle and bustle of the week just past.

My mom decided that it was going to be a no-cook day for her as well, so I thought of doing her a favour by dialling the hotline 911-1111. I ordered the new Tuscani pizza, and waited for what seemed to be the longest 45 minutes ever! When the delivery guy appeared in front of me, he just seemed to be the greatest-looking guy ever, holding what was undoubtedly a certified hot and fresh meal of my dreams.

There was that adrenaline rush when the 3-Cheese Bacon and Spinach Tuscani pizza stared right at me. It seemed irresistible from the very first bite until the last. As my teeth started sinking into my first pizza slice, I imagined myself flying to Boracay Island, as I call it my very own Tuscani 3-Cheese Bacon and Spinach adventure.

My adventure begins with sliding a piece of this gourmet pizza into my lips, experiencing the freshest spinach like the swaying trees of Boracay. And at my fingertips, I can taste the three distinctive kinds of cheese, parmesan, cheddar and mozzarella, looking like the smooth, white sands at the beach. And how could I forget the crisp bacon covered with béchamel sauce as it unravels the gentle waves of Boracay. Truly, I could not get enough of the delicious taste of the Three-Cheese Bacon and Spinach Tuscani pizza —- fresh, flavourful and undeniably “soft on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside.”

As I picture myself walking on the white sands towards the blue waters, it all seems like having a Utopic getaway in a perfect paradise. It simply is delightful, unforgettable and special.

Now I see a flashback of my childhood memories while eating my favourite pizza. It made me feel like a kid again, feverishly opening a gift that would lead to a pleasant surprise. Discovering the new taste of Tuscani pizza is like encountering new joys of having a new toy, giving me an exhilarating mood. Oh, to be young and adventurous once more!

Snapping out of my dreamy state, I almost forgot that I was just home having a great dinner with my family. Everyone would agree with me that a perfect family time is enjoying the most flavourful pizza that even gives one a chance to fly to my dream paradise.

And that was how I “enjoyed” a delicious adventure worth waiting for, after long days of work. I know now that I could find my perfect “piece” of happiness in every” slice” of my life’s experiences. Now, I couldn’t wait to have a new adventure in the other Tuscani flavors.

by Gianina Nicole C. Bambico

Foodtography (The Love for food and photography)

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:58:54 -0500

I made an animation for my recent Pizza Hut Tuscani experience on my trip to Hong Kong just a couple days ago.

Stolen shot while playing around with my bling bling camera.

Here’s another shot.

The love for photography runs in my family. My childhood was filled with occasions and family gatherings and my Papa will always have a Minolta camera with a big flash in hand. I thought everybody had a camera just like my Papa. It was actually a pretty expensive gadget, I did not know it at that time. I used to see my Papa get inside a small room and nobody was allowed inside. It was kind of a mystery to me at that time but now I realized it was the dark room where he develops films and prints his own pictures! That’s just too cool! So that’s where I got my fascination and the talent? :) for photography! When it was time for me to buy my own camera…I guess other things comes first…like food because my first digital camera came from my sister. Then the fascination became a hobby and now it’s something that I can’t do anything without it.

Eric, my husband is also a photography fanatic! Fortunately for me :) He also got it from his Dad. We’re really soulmates!

My Christmas wish list?? A DSLR camera! Hope Santa will hear me. My everyday wish list? APIZZA HUTTUSCANI PIZZA! Now I don’t need Santa for that nor my husband because I can buy it on my own :)

My bling bling camera collections.

I love photography and I love pizza and PIZZA HUT is the best! We were in Hongkong recently and during the long flight, the Flight Attendants kept us entertained with a “Bring me Something” game. I won one of the games when they asked for flyer or any form of advertisement and I got so excited because I had a PIZZA HUT TUSCANI FLYER!

My lucky Tuscani flyer.

On our way back to Cebu, I was scanning through the pages of the SMILE inflight magazine (December Issue) and there I saw…this one big whole page of advertisement of a TUSCANI PIZZA HUT! It’s 1:00 am in the morning on a flight full of sleeping passengers and I am being haunted by a TUSCANI PIZZA! I heard rumbling sounds…oh, that was my stomach.

Cebu Pacific Air Smile In flight magazine. December edition.

Here are some fun moments with PIZZA HUT fanatics in our family. Dine in or take out… it does not matter!

Just thinking about it makes my stomach starts to grumble… thinner crust, fuller flavor, freshly made traditional crust that is soft on the inside and slightly crisp on the outside. BEEF topping is a sure hit with friends in Mindanao. Premium roast beef and shiitake mushrooms combined with cheddar and mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce, drizzled with garlic steak sauce… ohhh it’s PIZZALICIOUS!.

by Jeswinda Montalban

I always have been a fan of Pizza Hut and their pizzas. All of their pizzas are really great and I...

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:02:42 -0500

I always have been a fan of Pizza Hut and their pizzas. All of their pizzas are really great and I have tasted of of it already. Now that I have heard of a contest by Pizza Hut why not try to join, and try to share my experience with my cousin about the Tuscani Roast Beef Pizza.

But first I asked my Son Jorge if he wants a to eat Pizza for Dinner, He answered gladly YES! so we called Pizza Hut Delivery for our order and ordered for a 14 inch Tuscani Roast Beef. Even not knowing what would it taste like pictures I have seen before really makes it convincing that this pizza will be great as the other more pizzas from Pizza Hut.

… Then it arrived even before 30 minutes, Delivery was really quick and I was really getting excited on how the Tuscani pizza will taste like. Upon opening the boxes the smell of each is really getting my apetite level to the max, the chicken wings, the cinnamon sticks the Hot box, and lastly the Tuscani Roast Beef Pizza boces are opened and My Son and I are heads up on eating all of these.

This was our first time to eat a very thin crust pizza, because we’ve always been a fan of Pizza Hut’s thick crust pan pizzas and of course the famous stuffed crust pizzas which is our favorite merienda, lunch and dinner.

Here it is the Tuscani Roast Beef, First thing we’ve noticed is the smell of the Tuscani Pizza it was really rich and you can almost smell how the Roast Beef is coming out of the Pizza.

The taste was so flavorful you can taste the roast beef, shiitake mushrooms, mozarella and cheddar cheese, tomato sauce, and the garlic steak sauce. Everything on this pizza was perfect, and our first try on thin crust pizza was trully great.

see how Jorge really likes the Tuscani Roast Beef, now we can really say that this Pizza is certified “Masarap”

and because Pizza Hut is giving away prizes for this contest, I chose the 550d camera if ever I win this contest, simply because of the love of taking photos. taking photos in high quality has always been a thing for everyone and having a DSLR camera while surely help me taking more photos and have fun capturing every frame of exciting experiences with my whole family.

Knowing that this Camera also has video capability it will surely boost my eagerness to take videos in HD, well who doesn’t want videos in HD of course everyone does. so please Pizza Hut make this dream come true, for more of this experiences with Pizza Hut to be captured with this camera will surely flavor my life even more.

after this flavorful and great experience with the Tuscani Pizza, I am now looking forward for more experiences with the other more flavors of the Tuscani.

so if you haven’t tasted the new Tuscani Pizzas from Pizza Hut, go ahead and try it for yourselves, because everyone truly deserves something to flavor up their lives even more. Thanks Pizza Hut!

DESPERATE HOUSEWIFE

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:02:12 -0500

The saying is true, having a baby changes everything. And I mean literally everything.

From my physical features to my emotional state, all that changed when I gave birth to a premature child. My son, Nathan was born two months earlier my due date. Sadly, he had blood infection and health complications so he had to stay in the incubator for two months. Those two months were the two longest, difficult months of my life. I knew he was in agony because of all the blood transfusions and antibiotics given to him. Every time I visit him in the hospital, I know he will surpass all the trials. I was hardly ever worried. My faith in God just got stronger. I knew in my heart he will live and surpass the illness. The hardest part my husband and I had to undergo through was the fact that we were financially burdened. All our savings were gone. My husband even went to a charitable institution to pay for our hospital bills. After two months of medications, prayers, and help from generous people; we finally held our little gift of God in our humble abode on December 8, 2005.

My husband and I have mutually decided that I stay home and take care of Nathan. I quit my job and offered all my time for my son. From then on I became a plain housewife. Years passed and now he is six years old. Being a mother is a very priceless vocation. It is the toughest yet the most rewarding. I have no salary and no vacation leaves. Cooking, cleaning, taking care of the house and family became my top priority. Gone are the days of partying and late night hang outs. Yes, I miss those days but when I look at my son’s smiling eyes and sincere words of love; nothing beats that. It is true that a mother will sacrifice everything for his child. I began to be thrifty with myself and chose to buy the basic needs of my child first. I bid goodbye to luxury. I envied those women who frequently go to parlors and fix their hair, and have a relaxing massage. I thought that instead of pampering myself, I would just save the money for my son’s food. I spared myself of most extravagant possessions. I admit that there are days when my life has a monotonous routine and boredom settles in. I wished that there was something that can amuse me to bring back the sparkle in my life.

That’s why when I knew of Pizza Hut’s Flavor Your Life Promo, I had this wishful thinking of winning the iPhone4. All my life I never really had a remarkable/pricey phone. This is a chance for me to treat and lavish myself just this once, with a wonderful iPhone4. When I learned of iPhone’s amazing features, all the more I dreamed of having one.

It was a rainy Saturday night when my husband surprisingly gave me a treat and ordered a Tuscani Premium All Meat pizza. He said we will eat the pizza together while watching a movie. I was thrilled because aside from having quality time with my husband and son, I get to taste the new Tuscani flavor, and a chance to win my dream iphone4! Is this coincidence or luck?! A triple treat for me!

When I opened the box, I laughed because my son was the first one to smell the pizza and took the first slice. I was awed by the overwhelming toppings of pepperoni, bacon, ham, beef, and salami on top of a thin, chewy crust with melted parmesan cheese. It was very tempting to look at and even more irresistible to sink your teeth into! I had my first bite and I can’t stop! The taste was appetizing that I keep getting more. My son loved it too that he showed his bulging tummy and said SARAP!!That was one of those precious moments I liked. Before the pizza is gone, I managed to take a picture first with my son and just have fun with each other.

I chose the ALL Meat flavor of Tuscani because I have always been and always will be an ALL MEAT fan. I adore the flavor because it is like having your full meal already, only without rice. I feel full but not so bloated. It is very satisfying and, as what Pizza Hut’s caption goes—- it adds Flavor to my simple, regular life. It’s a favorable interruption in my usual life pattern. I look forward for pizza meals because aside from rewarding my self with delicious food, it is also a time for reconnecting with my husband. It adds a little spice in our marriage. It is also a great time to hear my son’s amazing school stories, and how he is very much full because of the many slices of pizzas he ate. Seeing how happy we were, eating and enjoying that certain moment; all my tiredness and exhaustion from house chores fade away. These moments of laughter make me realize how fun it is to be alive. In these simple pleasures grow unconditional love and happiness. That amidst all the problems we encounter, there are still some people, some things, and some food that will make our lives flavorful in simple ways—like Tuscani ALL meat pizza!

I dedicate this essay to my son Nathan. I hope that if he reads this, he will know how much Papa and I love him. As I am writing this, I am crossing my fingers to win the iPhone4. I will share it with my son who gets crazy at the sight of games and gadgets. I could only imagine his surprised face if ever I win this. I really hope I would be chosen.

And yes, I am desperate.

by: Melanie Carla P. Pakit

Me Want Pizza!

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:01:43 -0500

Growing up, my family of seven always loved Pizza Hut. Whenever there was a special occasion and a little extra funds, there was never any question what treat it would be spent on (usually at the Pizza Hut branch in Greenhills). And when the pizza comes, it’s usually a mad scramble to grab the fattest or most toppings-heavy slice—an even number of slices amidst an odd-numbered family was a precarious situation. So the way it goes is either to go for bulk and heft, or choke down the first slice you get your hands on and claim the extra slice. It’s a wonder though that we never had serious fights—maybe because an unspoken system of giving it to the celebrant (naturally), or each taking an equitable bite of the extra slice was developed over time.

Having a family of four of my own now—and a little more financially-blessed—Pizza Hut has always been the favorite of my two children. They love their tried and tested flavors, which usually include pepperoni or bacon, with the added bonus of stuffed crust or cheezy pops. Imagine the custom-made heaven we are in with our Palm Card and a free bacon and pepperoni pizza with every order.

During an extensive photoshoot last Monday (which included my two children and myself), the kids were either listless or restless… until the boxes of Pizza Hut came along. I have to admit, I myself was given a happy little boost. When the boxes were opened, I was pleased and excited to see the new Tuscani flavors. Creatures of habit such as myself seldom explore out of the box when it comes to taste, but I felt the familiar rush of giddy excitement and welcomed this luscious and fancy-looking ensemble of toppings on a bed of fine crust. I thought, if the kids loved BBQ chicken on a stick, then this is gonna knock their socks off.

By now well trained by my husband to rein in my survival-of-the-fittest-pizza-gobbling instincts, and trying to lend an aura of credibility to the look the team of art directors, stylists and makeup artists had assembled on my person (it being a glamour shoot), I calmly approached the table. To override every inclination in me to go “ME WANT PIZZA(!),” I consciously shifted my mind into robot gear and took it one step at a time: get tissue, take slice, give to son, give to daughter, give to husband, then—finally—one for meeee!

I get quite a lot of ribbing from my husband for the unabashed delight I unleash in the first (and subsequent) mouthful of any delicious meal. I sat in front of him and muffled a squeal—it was everything I thought it would be. My palette discerned the delectable blend of tastes and textures—sweet green pepper, onions and meaty chunks of barbecue chicken. Yummyyyyy!! To my chagrin, my children had already finished theirs and were nudging me to get another slice for them. Lost though I was in the sweet cacophony of tangy flavors in my mouth, I had summoned enough reason to dispense my motherly duties and teach my children good manners, telling them that we should wait for everyone at the shoot to be able to eat first.

The Tuscani flavors ran out quickly and there was not enough for seconds, but the children were more than happy to take their favorite bacon or classic pepperoni. So now, two days after the shoot, we are looking forward to the weekend to have our unrestrained, unreserved fill of our favorite Tuscani flavor—after some debate, it was agreed that for now it is BBQ chicken as it was what introduced us to the sweet, sunny flavors of this Italian-inspired selection—but easily modifiable later on for further exploration to Roast Beef or 3 Cheese Bacon and Spinach or All Meat or Supremo. I’m thinking perhaps my husband will reward me for my good behavior at the shoot and let me let loose my wild side. Haha! ;)

But—surprise-surprise!—my sweet husband surprised us tonight with a family size order of BBQ chicken pizza! My kids even had the little treat of watching the black circle magically disappear to reveal the word HOT, plus two lollipops from Elvin of the Katipunan branch. My son grabbed a slice before we were able to take a picture—as evidenced in the photo. I watched my family’s delight… that familiar, untiring, wide-eyed glee… and it brings tears to my eyes to remember how my siblings those long years ago bonded over our common love of pizza and relished every precious bite with utmost gusto. But pizza has indeed come a long way from the basic pepperoni of my childhood, to the sophisticated, delicate, layered harmony of this BBQ Chicken pizza now in my hands. It seems almost sacrilege to simply wolf it down as I would have back then.

Since having kids, dinner dates with my husband are becoming few and far between, what with rising costs of food… clothes… tuition… of everything! He used to try to bring me to fancy restaurants, only to be disappointed with the seeming disparity between taste and price. Having both been raised with tightened belts as opposed to silver spoons, overpriced luxuries hurt our sensibilities. Pizza Hut Bistro—and now this Tuscani selection—however has brought in welcome, new flavor to our dating life and family time. My husband knows that, with Pizza Hut, he can never go wrong in pleasing me, and the kids. For me, it’s the next best thing to a fancy (not-to-mention, tasty!) dinner, minus the fancy cost.

And IF we are blessed with the gift certificates to shop at Araneta Center, it will probably be the first time in our life that we will not obsessively rationalize and analyze the logic and practicality of a purchase that is not on sale. To be honest, I already have all I could want in life—love, family, health—and cannot complain. But I know that God longs to bless his children and I certainly wouldn’t mind a little more icing on the cake of life—or in this case, extra cheese and toppings on the dough—to give my husband, children and parents an extra treat this Christmas. =)

by Chie Litiatco-Acosta

Burst into Flavor!

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:01:00 -0500

One of my favorite, favorite food is chicken barbeque. Actually, I love barbecued pork and isaw too, but nothing makes my mouth water the way chicken barbeque does. My husband, being the more able and enthusiastic cook of the two of us, humors me everytime I request a home barbecue.

When he cooks, he prepares his special marinade for the chicken wings (no breast! We find it hard to cook and dries quickly when overcooked), soaks them overnight. The next day, he goes to the market nearby to buy some good old fashioned charcoal. He loves the smokey flavor from this so much he swears he’ll never switch to smokeless grills!

It has been awhile since I’ve shared with him a homecooked chicken barbeque. I don’t have the heart to go through all the motions just to enjoy it by myself. Yup, hubby’s away for work. Meanwhile I just have to suck it up and settle for barbeques that are almost mindlessly churned out by the fastfoods.

Good thing Pizza Hut has BBQ Chicken Tuscani! It’ll be my run-to whenever the craving kicks in. The smokiness of the BBQ Chicken is enchanced by the tanginess of cheese. While the bell peppers and onion add a burst of crunch that balances out the soft pizza bread. Reminds me of my hubby’s own fixation on getting all the ingredients just right so they’ll complement and enchance each other. Much like us two! *cheesy smile with kilig factor*

And winning 20,000 worth of GCs from Araneta Center isn’t bad at all too! That’ll mean I can spend (almost) as much as I want without having to worry about depleting our bank account or incurring my hubby’s wrath, whichever comes first! Win-Win here!

Admittedly, I love to window shop. That’s how I curb my urge to splurge. I give in to my weekend malling habit, ogle at the merchandise, maybe try them on, and then stop at that. Or maybe I’ll buy it’s cheaper version.

I used to regularly buy stuff on weekends from money I’ve saved from a week’s allowance. Yes, thank you very much, I do know how to handle my finances. But since being blessed with two beautiful children, I have to reorder my priorities. Which meant less weekend splurging, and more careful budgeting.

Now, hubby is another story. He grew up in a fairly well-off family when weekends are spent regularly dining-out, or going to a sports club they belong in. He doesn’t love to shop as much as I do, but boy when he does! Let’s just say that most of the time, the thing that catches his eye is beyond our means.

Which brings me back to my Win-Win scenario. I get to window shop my heart out, hubby gets a nice gift from me and since a GC is as good as cash, BUT cannot be stored in a bank, I won’t have any guilt feelings on spending it all! Still, I know I have to spend 20,000 worth of GCs wisely. Buy things that we need now and/yet would last well into the future.

Let’s call this phenomena, sensible yet flavorful splurging! Wow! That idea just burst in head the way Pizza Hut’s BBQ Chicken tuscani’s flavor explodes in your mouth!

So what will my sensible yet flavorful splurging list include?

Here’s my shopping list (a must to never stray from the budget!)

A sturdy pair of shoes for my very active daughter, from our own homegrown brand, Marikina Shoe Expo.

Some safe, age-appropriate toys for my son and daughter.

A collapsible water bottle for hubby, from sports shops in AliMall.

A nice pair of pants for me to celebrate getting back in shape after a pregnancy, from the shops in SM

Some kitchen essentials, like a spacious chopping board and a sharp, stainless steel knife so hubby will feel like a fancy chef.

Some nice chinaware for family bonding moments over meals. A simple set will do.

A family dinner out would be nice too! I just hope hubby is able to have a vacation before the GCs expire. We love the Seafood Island boodles!

And lastly, books, books, books, from the National Bookstore Main Branch. The last time I’ve splurged on books was when I won 5,000 worth of GCs of NB, in 2008.

Ok, two more, and this is only if I can still squeeze it in. I’ve been dying to have those homemade soda and ice maker. Yep, they pack quite a punch in the price category, but over the years, it’ll prove to be a worthy investment. Imagine all the parties, fiestas and reason-enough-to celebrate moments where you spend thousands on sodas and ice creams to please both the adults and the kids. With this gadgets, you’ll never have to leave home or your guests to more soda or ice cream. :DD It’ll be fun activity too whipping up your own flavored sodas and ice cream.

That’s it. I think my list is full.

From a closet shopping fanatic who has to think twice or thrice – sometimes even more – before buying anything, to a budget-savvy mom who knows how to balance practicality and fun, the prize at stake will definitely add more flavor to my life. I can taste it now!

by Raechelle Castellon

been there and now back for more

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:59:07 -0500

First, let me introduce myself, I’m Rafael Mari Cruz, a student from Asia Pacific College. One fine day, my friends and I decided to hang-out after doing our Grad Evaluation at school. It was also a perfect time to bond and take a break from the stress.

We planned to go to Adana’s house (she’s the one with the white tank top) to eat dinner, and yes, we decided to try Pizza Hut’s Tuscani Pizza. I’m not going to tell you yet what flavor we’ve order. keep reading to find out!

We settled at a Pizza Hut branch in Sta. Ana, Manila. Then I decided to order a Super Family Size Premium All Meat Tuscani Pizza, and lucky for us, I brought my palm card. so we get to take home not one, but TWO family size pizzas. Waiting time was no trouble, we got our two pizzas in less than 15 minutes - and I have to say, this is a great thing for every Pizza Hut branch.

“Amoy pa lang, nakakatakam na!” - This is all I can say while we were on our way back to Adana’s place. The smell of the pizza was so mouth-watering, it really excites me!

My friend, Carla was so excited as well, she couldn’t wait for us anymore. Once we got to Adana’s house, she immediately opened the box. We also wore party hats for fun!

Let me just say that the pizza… was really bursting with flavor! You can tell that my friends were really hungry and how they were really delighted with the All Meat Tuscani. We all fell in love at first taste! And the experience didn’t end there, since we finished eating it in less than a few minutes, we decided to have more. I phoned Pizza Hut delivery, and in a few minutes…

..came our second batch of the All Meat Tuscani Pizza! We just couldn’t get over it! Judging by the pictures, we definitely made the right choice of flavor. The pizza was bursting with meat - bacon, beef, Italian sausage, pepperoni, salami and smoked ham! It was so satisfying. For only P499, I got a crispy thin crust pizza, with lots and lots of flavorful meat. Two thumbs up for the All Meat Tuscani!!

And knowing that with this box of Tuscani Pizza comes the chance that I could win an iPhone 4. So here I shared how our fantastic moment together would be remembered because of Pizza Huts All Meat Tuscani Pizza.

I did a little touch with the picture above, hoping I could win this iPhone 4. As an artist, texter, and a blogger, the iPhone 4 is definitely a great deal. Uploading, blogging and so much can be done in just one touch. This would also be a great way to get in touch with my friends, especially if I wanted to go and have more of Pizza Hut’s Tuscani Pizza!

Everyone deserves to enjoy a flavorful pizza, so I’m inviting readers to grab one All Meat Tuscani Pizza and have a blast! You can also try other Tuscani flavors, I’m sure its also bursting with flavor. You definitely wont regret it!

An All Meaty Phone!!

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:57:36 -0500

I’m a pizza lover. A big one, actually. Pizza ruins my diet all the time. It’s the one thing that I couldn’t resist; the one thing that could release me from my diet. It actually becomes my “break from diet” food! And where else do I order my pizzas? Where else but Pizza Hut! In school, I usually order from Pizza hut during my rush breaks or when I don’t want to eat too heavy food. I have been a Pizza Hut lover ever since I was young. I remember our family times would be spent watching movies at home and ordering pizza using the Pizza Hut Palm Card! I would always get excited and sometimes, I even try to plot the thought of ordering in my parents’ minds. What I love most about Pizza Hut is that they have a variation of flavors, luscious and perfectly put together set of ingredients and the titles they come up that match the ingredients.

I adored Pizza Hut’s thick crust.. I’ve always enjoyed the thick crust, the sausage in the thick crust and the cheese that melts in my mouth after every bite of the thick crust. Now that Pizza Hut has a Tuscani thin crust, I hurried to try some! My aunt ordered two different flavors of Tuscani Pizza one time when she was here at home. My aunt would always want to bring us food whenever she visits here because she thinks that eating together is the best way of showing fellowship with one another.

The All Meat Tuscani Pizza was ravishing! There was meat everywhere! (I’m more of a meat person that a vegetable person btw) The second thing I always want present on my pizza is meat……next to cheese! They say that eating food that has an “all meat” description tagged on it is usually for men who eat heavy. But I beg to differ! This pizza is as much for me as much as for those men too! Although I love Pizza Hut’s thick crust, what makes this pizza striking is how each bite of the thin pizza spreads the flavour in your mouth. You could taste the ingredients independently unlike in some pizzas, when you take a bite of their pizza, you taste the dough of the pizza rather than the dough with the ingredients and flavours adding the sparkle in it!

Just as how flavourful my pizza is with the All Meat Tuscani Pizza, my life would be much colourful with the iPhone4! Why? It adds meat in my life. What do I mean by “it adds meat in my life”? I have used and seen an iPhone4. And I have always wanted one ever since. Adding meat in my life for me means making my idle times less boring with the entertaining and intellectual games I could have in it… Or having an all around planner for my life (because I am so tired of writing on paper and eventually losing the paper) that I could have at all times… Or also having a dictionary (specifically a law dictionary) for my law classes which consists of professors who talk so deep using the legal language! As meat gives flavour to my pizza, and adds protein to my system, the iPhone gives me a lighter load in life and a more adventurous and bouncy life at that!

All of a Sudden--Pizza.

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:56:28 -0500

EATING…(The Reunion)

Let’s eat!

After our first bite, I talked to my closest friend Clarizza. She’s now a famous interior designer who by the way designed my condo unit at Serendra and my building at Libis. Sitting next to her is Kaye. She owns a boutique and she already have her own clothing line. Kaye’s bestfriend is Marionne who happened to be a band vocalist slash singer-artist performing at the internationals. Great huh! Her friend is Franz, a professor in a famous university here in the metro. (Seriously, i am thinking there’s something between them. ha-ha) Beside me is Leoure, an MVP before and now the coach of the Philippine’s Men Volleyball Team competing in the Olympics. With him is Innah, a famous animator at Pixar. I was mesmerized when I saw her name one time at the end of a movie. I just forgot the movie title. Anyways, Innah’s closest friend is Belle. She’s now a choreographer and a member of the famous B-Force dance group working at BBM network. By the way I am Brian Brown McAdams, the owner of the BBM network. I am very glad to know that my college buddies are now professionals. Yikees!

Reality Bites…PIZZA!

And then, I noticed my pizza is gone.

”Hey Brian, wake up!”, As a friend of mine slapped my shoulders.

”What’s happening to you?”

I just told them, “I went to dreamland.”

”Why?”

”Because of this slice of pizza! Even if it is just a slice, a large impact happened. It is like a dream come true! It would be better if I have with me a DSLR camera to take photos of our lives in that dreamland. I can not explain the feeling I felt, and the experience I had while eating. And it is all because of this Tuscani Roast Beef. And then I realized, it’s all I ever wanted. My dreams came true, when I found you—Pizza Hut!”

***

Tuscani Roast Beef—A dream came true!

It was made of PREMIUM, a word that can be a noun meaning prize or reward for our hardships as students, ECE students, ROAST BEEF, the kind of beef i am craving for, which is so tender to chew that represents us, and SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS, the topping that adds flavor for enjoyable eating, like PIZZA HUT, a restaurant that adds happiness for enjoyable life COMBINED especially when we are together… WITH CHEDDAR AND MOZZARELLA CHEESES that are so yummy AND PREMIUM TOMATO SAUCE, a preparation usually liquid or soft made of fresh tomatoes added to pizza slices, healthy right? DRIZZLED means to pour in small drops like rain, what a lovely scene when raining while eating pizza WITH GARLIC STEAK SAUCE, another delightful add-on equals a mouth-watering meal, summed it up with a BOTTOMLESS RED ICED TEA with sharing unending and incomparable happiness with friends. It’s the life…Oh! TUSCANI ROAST BEEF

***

The experience I’ve had with my buddies can’t be solved by any earthly equation that we usually encounter in our daily lives as ECE students. The captured photos in my memory/dreamland will forever be treasured and it’s all because of PIZZA HUT’s TUSCANI ROAST BEEF!

“This is how my story begins”. When I heard about the new...

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:20:41 -0500

“This is how my story begins”. When I heard about the new TUSCANI SUPREMO from my friend, I suddenly go to my computer to check the website of Pizza Hut and WOW. I smiled when I read all the toppings. I love beef, Italian sausage, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and smoked ham. I also like the crispiness. After saliva dripping, a couple of minutes after, I asked my mom to buy pizza pie and immediately I called 911-1111, the Pizza Hut Delivery. I think I can’t sleep if I can’t get and taste the new TUSCANI SUPREMO .

After eating 5 slices of SUPREMO with my favorite hot sauce, I realized and very much convinced that TUSCANI SUPREMO is a real SUPREMO. Before, I loved the SUPER SUPREME STUFFED CRUST PIZZA. But now, I love the most is the PIZZA PIE TUSCANI SUPREMO!!! It’s the best Pizza. I am really, really crazy for TUSCANI SUPREMO!!! I still love the Super Supreme Pizza but the Tuscani Supremo is the mostJ. Every bite, you can feel the vegetables and the meats. The size is bigger than the other pizza so you can enjoy more eating. The Tuscani Supremo is very good and very attractive.

By the way, I want to share some of my pictures but please don’t be laugh so much ^_^ I’m eating my New TUSCANI SUPREMO here.

I’m very conscious with my body and with my health. I make sure that I eat nutritious food everyday. Even between meals but now, I don’t care if I become fat. The important is I enjoyed eating pizza in my house. So today, I’m always calling Pizza Hut delivery every Sunday and order my favorite SUPREMO plus Hawaiian. Oh my God thanks Palm Card J for my free Hawaiian Pizza. It is so funny because I’m excited while waiting the Pizza Hut Delivery. Every time I hear a motorcycle sound, I thought it is the Pizza Hut but I’m wrong. Hehehe I’m always peeping in the window while touching my stomach. It looks like I’m waiting for my medicine. The only medicine that is faster and very effective cures for my hunger and cravings.

You know what I’m thinking after eating my TUSCANI SUPRERO? J I can’t explain what I felt. It will make me happy every bite and every slice. You always full my stomach. I become bigger and bigger, my God but it’s okayJ. Important is I experienced the enjoyable taste of Pizza Hut TUSCANI SUPREMO.

Being a computer specialist in a university in Manila, one of my work responsibilities is to help students and professors in troubleshooting computers in laboratories and projector rooms. Given the continuous advancements in technology, computer hardware and software are always changing and it’s inevitable that more complex problems in computer will arise. With that, it will add flavor to my life like my TUSCANI SUPREMO. If I win here, IPAD2 will become one of my treasures and my background is the logo of Pizza Hut with me eating NEW TUSCANI SUPREMO. So if someone wants to see my IPAD2, they can know my favorite. ^_^ I love Pizza Hut and I love Ipad2 ^_^

“HAPPY HOLIDAYS”

“HAPPY SUPREMO”

JAMES JARDELEZA

In Search of My Other Half

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:00:36 -0500

Dear Pizza Hut,

First off, I wanted to thank you for coming up with this contest. It gives me the opportunity to correct a mistake that I made over a decade ago and have regretted ever since.

You see, since that fateful day in December 1997, I’ve felt like there’s been something missing in my life. Like a part of me that was once there was now gone, taken from me forever. The emptiness I feel from this loss has left me wandering aimlessly like a ship without a sail. It leaves me wanting. And longing. Imagine a rainbow with no colors, or a bell that tolls for no one. That’s how I’ve felt ever since I abandoned her that day.

I am speaking of course of my other half, whom I left on the island of Boracay many years ago.

Every day since, the sadness mounts. I thought that I could live with myself, that I could move on despite the void. Try as I might, I’ve slowly come to realize with much pain and regret, that I can’t.

Without her, I will always be incomplete.

This is why I’m writing to you today about your heavenly 3 Cheese, Bacon & Spinach Tuscani pizza flavor, which, through your good graces, will give me the chance to finally be reunited with my other half.

Here’s the delicious flavor in question, delivered Hot and on the Dot!
My master’s review:

“The medley of parmesan, cheddar, and mozzarella cheeses is to die for. Unlike my wife, I’m usually not a fan of white pizzas but I really enjoyed this one.

What made me a convert I think was the inclusion of bacon as a topping. It added saltiness and meaty flavor to balance out the richness and creaminess from all the cheese. The spinach was interesting as well, imparting a hint of leafy freshness to the pizza.

As good as the toppings were, my favorite part about this pizza was the beautiful thin crust. Because it was delivered Hot and on the Dot, it managed to stay crisp even after the delivery process. Bravo! Clap Clap Clap

If I were to request anything different, it would be the inclusion of mushrooms as a topping. I’m a mushroom man and think that they naturally go very well with spinach. They also would have added a welcome sponginess to the pizza’s already interesting texture profile.”
Here’s me with my master JB, giving a goofy thumbs up while enjoying your fantastic thin crust Tuscani pizza. Thin is in baby!
Here’s my master’s beautiful wife Renée, taking much pleasure and delight in taking that first bite. The initial bite from a piping hot slice of pizza is one of life’s truly enjoyable little pleasures.

Seeing my master and his wife happily enjoying your delectable pizza together only magnifies my own cheerlessness and feelings of despondence.

And so in writing this letter to you, dear Pizza Hut, I hope that you can help me return to that island of Boracay where I was born 14 years ago, and where I left my other half, so that we could again be together as one, and complete.

I know that she is still there, waiting for me at my maker’s place of business: Popoy’s Henna and Tattoo Shop.

Pizza Hut, PLEASE COMPLETE ME!!!

Partially yours,

JB’s Half-Done Armband Tattoo (pictured above)

by JB Macatulad

Tuscani Pizza: A Delightful Kick to the Belly

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:59:31 -0500

As I tread this insightful journey into pregnancy, I realized that an infanticipating mom never really runs out of marvelous firsts as each day unfolds.

But on November 21, I was blessed to have experienced two of those in one day.

As I laid quietly for an afternoon nap, I felt what seemed like butterfly wings fluttering against the walls of my belly. The thumps grew harder until I realized these weren’t just gas bubbles or my own heartbeat. Well into my 21st week of pregnancy, I knew what I felt were my baby’s kicks!

Craving for pizza and roast beef shawarma? Why not go for the Tuscani Roast Beef Pizza?

This calls for a feast! And what impeccable timing this craving for pizza and roast beef shawarma has been!

I suddenly remembered this recent TV ad featuring Pizza Hut’s newest line of pizzas, the Tuscani, and that one of its five premium flavors is roast beef. That good old yumminess of Italian pizza blending with the strong, rich flavor of roast beef shawarma - now, that’s what I call a complete craving buster.

So, off the husband goes for a box of Pizza Hut’s newest offering. To complete our Italian experience, I prepared Spaghetti Bolognese in Italian sauce.

Pizza Hut’s mouthwatering Tuscani Roast Beef Pizza

…Plus Spaghetti Bolognese for the ultimate Italian experience

It was my first time to have tasted roast beef pizza, and I must say, it didn’t disappoint! Each bite off every delightfully thin slice was unforgettable. Its tempting aroma, the robust flavor of shiitake mushrooms combined with the delectable chunks of premium roast beef, garlic steak sauce, tomato and mozzarella, all provided that distinct Italian and Persian tang my taste buds were craving for.

The other good thing about the Tuscani roast beef pizza is it’s comprised of the essential goodies every woman with a baby bump needs: The right amount of carbs in its cheesy crust for baby’s brain development, plus, plenty of protein in its beef and mushrooms for physical growth.

Buon Appetito!

Tuscani Pizza: Good for the bump

Talk about shooting two birds with one stone!

But the treats don’t stop there.

Pizza Hut is also giving away cool and awesome prizes, including a Canon EOS DSLR to bloggers who sampled any of the five Tuscani pizza variants and who’d love to share their Tuscani experience with the world.

Canon EOS 550 D. A fitting present for soon-to-be-moms like me!

A DSLR – now that would be a very nice addition to our baby kit. While cellphone cameras provide quick point and shoot access, a DSLR captures every detail in high definition. Memories are priceless, moments are forever. I’d like to keep lasting keepsakes of my daughter and be able to relive every detail vividly - from the way she curled her fingers to her first graduation. I want to be able to trace back her steps into the world, from small, fragile ones to groundbreaking turns. When she’s all grown up, I’d like to show her how wondrous this entire journey has been for us. I’d like to pass on to her this tradition of seeing and remembering until she’s able to chronicle her own experiences with the same nifty camera.

Wouldn’t you like to capture a moment like this in high definition?

As I finished off the last bite, my baby expressed her contentment and delight with a few more kicks.

Yummy to the last bite

Indeed, Tuscani gave me and my baby that extra kick that we needed J

Both baby and mommy love the Tuscani Roast Beef pizza!

For our first child, only the best things there’ll ever be

A Christmas present so great and tidy

A DSLR and the gift of precious memories

Oh Pizza Hut, would you be our Santa and grant this plea?

Buon Natale!

Butchie

THE PIZZA HUT TUSCANI COLLECTION: ROAST BEEF PIZZA Living in a...

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:59:06 -0500

THE PIZZA HUT TUSCANI COLLECTION: ROAST BEEF PIZZA

Living in a world that can turn our smiles into frowns, we often find ourselves looking for our own doors of escape. Some of these are things we covet, stuff we have always loved and our usual, trusty favorites. When we feel really bad or depressed, we always look for stuff that would help us ease our pain.

I deal with my depression, especially when it’s school-related, through food. I believe the people around me share the same sentiment. We gather up at home or on restaurants, eating our favorite food and talking our hearts out. It is this moment of having to share what you really feel without the fear of rejection. It is this specific moment where we are together in our partially devastated selves, looking for refuge from each other’s company and of course, on what we eat. It is definitely a moment that should definitely be celebrated with the most pleasing flavors to our senses together with the best feeling of comfort.

Just last night, I had this exam and I was depressed on how everything turned out. What else to do after a mind-boggling exam and a grumbling stomach? PIZZA TIME! Who do I share it with? This time, I decided to share it with my dorm’s funny and ever helpful ates (household help). I would like to make my dorm ates feel how important they are to me and that they have always deserved great food.

I have always been a fan of anything tasty and anything saucy. No doubt that I have always been a fan and lover of roast beef. I have been in a search of a pizza brand that caters the best roast beef flavor. In this journey, I have tasted roast beef pizzas that would always leave me nauumay.

It was indeed a long search for my life’s best pizza award and now, I am proud to share my secret. Which pizza has truly captured my heart? It is a roast beef pizza that is so rich, opulent and delicious. It is from the new Pizza Hut’s Tuscani collection. After learning about the flavors it offer, it was a no brainer that I had to choose the Roast Beef pizza. It has this thinner crust with a generous heap of delectable toppings— perfectly cooked roast beef, nicely cut mushroom and different kinds of cheese. To top it off, it was creatively drizzled with garlic steak sauce. Now my imagination is off to soar: Me eating a slice of pizza together with a glass of wine on the vibrant streets of Italy. Who knew tasting Italy could this be affordable?

ACAPELLA PERFORMANCE ON THE TUSCANI ROASTED BEEF PIZZA SONG WITH THE TUNE: I WILL SURVIVE.

If only I had the chance to capture every remarkable moment in my life, be it a celebration, an event or an ordinary day, I would do it without hesitation. Pictures are testimonies of our past. They are our souvenirs on moments we’d always love to relive and remember. They are tangible imprints of what has been. It is ironic that I chose DSLR given the fact that I used a DSLR for the videos and pictures I submitted. I used my friends’ camera which I borrow whenever I need to use one. How will a DSLR add flavor to my life?

Diversify – This gadget can help me diversify my life. I have been focusing on Accounting for around 3 years now. This is a never ending relationship with my course since this is what I’ll be doing in the next chapters of my life. With a speculated future of paper works and deadlines, I would be thrilled to open up a new door of interest in my life. That is: Art in photography. This will help me have a life that’s not fully concentrated on a field of study. The DSLR will be my ultimate catalyst to unleash my creative side. Wouldn’t be my life really exciting if I get to enjoy both logic and arts?

Support – A DSLR will serve as a support. I have ventured into the world of entrepreneurship just months ago wherein I sell trinkets online. These items are small and frequently have details that should be emphasized. I am therefore in need of a camera that can maximize its macro capabilities. Having a DSLR will surely improve the photos of my products and it can definitely increase my sales.

Learn – In life, we need a continuous process of learning. Not only can a DSLR diversify my life but I can also learn from it. Aside from the fact that I have to learn how to shoot good photos, nice pictures can always let you see small details of life. I would really want to learn how I can change a perspective from something negative to positive because of the style or approach in taking the photo.

Relish – Photos can take care of moments that our memory could not. Worst case scenario: if in case I get amnesia one day *knocks on wood*. I would like to relish the memories, be it good or bad. I’d like to be able to capture my beloved people’s smiles and look at it when I feel down or uninspired. I could look back and benchmark myself on what has changed and what needs improvement. Photos will serve as reminder of how grateful I am of my life. The DSLR will shoot moments that, when compiled, will serve as a scrapbook — a testimony of how life has been for me.

Treat your family, friends or your partners in life! Isn’t this the season of eating, I mean giving? They’d sure love the new Tuscani pizza collection the way we do. Go grab that phone and dial 911-1111 or hurry to a Pizza Hut branch near you! Happy holidays!

Eunice Capili / 18 / Manila

Pizza Flavorito!

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:58:39 -0500

I started within myself proper eating habits, as I am starting to.. well… gain mass around my belly. As a 47 year old, eating fatty foods can have bad benefits, such as heart problems, obesity, and even the worst things you can imagine; like cancer. That is why more people are now used to eating healthy foods and being fit all the time.

I stared at my nephew, and he really loves eating. I warned him about bad eating habits, as how it will worsen your lifestyle. You will get fat, lose your good face, even lessen the chance of you having a big family.

But he insisted me that not all foods are that fatty. It is on how you maintain your physique and proper lifestyle.

Still, I insisted on being the right person.

As we were talking about it, the commercial suddenly flashed on screen. It was Shamcey! She explained about a certain pizza:

It was called Tuscani pizza, a new line of pizzas in Pizza Hut’s inventory.

“It has a thin crust, but has a lot of toppings.”, as said by the commercial.

Seeing the commercial, my nephew asked me if we could try that kind of pizza. Although I don’t like eating pizza, I gave in to my nephew.

Since we would have dinner soon, I planned to try Tuscani out.

We ordered the All Meat, as suggested by my nephew, as he likes meat very much. Even then, he urged me to eat it and try it out.

Then, when i took my first bite, everything changed. I tasted meat that is mixed with wonderful blends of cheese, and yet, it is still thin crust!

I cannot believe what I have tasted. It was truly amazing.

My nephew really proved me wrong. It was really for everyone alike, big or small, even young and old.

Then, there was a tag located in the receipt of our delivery. I read it, and it was all a about the: Pizza Hut Flavor Your Life contest.

Since we ate the All meat pizza, I decided to blog about it, also taking pictures of us eating our Tuscani pizzas.

The flavor of the Tuscani Pizzas really added flavor to my life. I now know what would I want to buy every time I would go to Pizza Hut.

The same goes for the Iphone 4. I read about it that it, and since I am an engineer, I can store contacts, especially my workers, take high quality pictures for which part of my work should be developed, and even let you have easier typing without the hassle. And, what was really wonderful about it was; it is as thin as the Tuscani pizza, but is as BIG as to the things it can help to your life, especially mine.

The Tuscani pizza was really costly, but you won’t ask for your money back. You will fully enjoy it, and change your views about pizza letting you get fat; same goes for the Iphone. See what it can do to your lifestyle; your WHOLE LIFE will truly change. It is worth for what you paid for.

by Michael P. Ninon

Not Just Any Other Sundays

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 04:41:42 -0500

-Hi! This will now be my entry for the Flavor Your Life contest. Please disregard my other post for I was not able to include the pictures. Thank you very much and God bless. :)

Today was just like any other Sundays. We had lunch at home and took on the usual afternoon nap. Then, we went to church in the afternoon. We regularly attend mass on Sundays, may it be in the morning or in the afternoon. It depends on the time of the day where we can all go together.

After the mass, we drove around Tomas Morato and Timog Avenue deciding on a place to eat. There are a lot to choose from; fast food chains, cafes, casual diners, and fine dining restaurants. I guess we are lucky to live near these places where our favorite restos are just within reach, some are even walking-distance from our house. But honestly, even when you are in a food district where there are more to choose from, it’s actually harder to decide. So most of the time, we end up eating at the same places; usually at fast food chains and those offering rice-all-you-can promo because my children are heavy rice eaters.

Just like any other Sundays, my children, especially my youngest, wanted to eat again at their favorite rice-all-you-can resto. But this week I wanted to try something different. I was craving for pizza so I insisted to have that for dinner. There are a lot of pizza restaurants in Morato and Timog but I was thinking of something in particular, Pizza Hut. We seldom eat at Pizza Hut ever since 18-inches and thin crusted pizzas became popular. Also, they do not have a store near our place although there is a really small Pizza Hut in Delta, Quezon Avenue which we thought was solely for take-outs and delivery purposes. We tried our luck anyway and went to that place.

Upon entering the store, I asked if we can dine inside and the lady at the counter said “yes”. Lucky. Finally, I will be able to taste the new Pizza Hut Tuscani flavor which I’ve been seeing in the television. I ordered the Tuscani Feast no. 2 which consisted of a Super Family Premium Tuscani Pizza (I chose Gourmet BBQ Chicken), 2 orders of Spaghetti Bolognese, 4 pieces Baked Potato Pie, Cheesy Garlic Bread, and a liter of Lipton Sparkling Lemon Tea. I also ordered 8 pieces of Chicken Wings.

While waiting for our food, we spent time taking pictures, chatting, and just enjoying our time together. I felt like we were at the comfort of our own home because we were the only ones eating inside and the crew were all very warm and accommodating.

Then our food started coming in, one by one. My husband and my children enjoyed every bit of the food they ate. Even my youngest son, who was not really a fan of pizzas, loved the food. Everything looked and, more importantly, tasted delicious.

But of course, the Gourmet BBQ Chicken was definitely the star of our meal. Even with the first bite, I can sincerely say that it’s one of, if not, the best flavors of pizza I’ve tasted so far. The taste just lingers. The chicken, BBQ sauce, bell pepper, and olive oil worked well together. I actually ate two slices which I don’t normally do.

My family and I had a perfect dinner and we went home with satisfied stomachs. When we got home, I logged on to Facebook just to browse around and check for updates. And because we had a really great dinner at Pizza Hut, I searched for its fan page and clicked the “like” button. That’s where I found out about Pizza Hut’s Flavor Your Life contest.

I was right in choosing Gourmet BBQ Chicken among the other Tuscani flavors because it did not disappoint me and my family with its taste. It did not fall short of my expectation to deliver such a wonderful gastronomic experience as what I’ve been seeing on TV. And now, realizing that I may be able to win a shopping spree makes me more convinced that I made the right decision.

Winning in this Flavor Your Life contest will definitely add flavor not only to my life but also to my relationship with my family. I would love to share the P20,000 worth of gift certificate at the Araneta Center with my husband and my children. Since Christmas is fast approaching, the shopping spree will be my gift to them. I haven’t given my children individual gifts in the past since they became teenagers. The shopping spree will also be a great opportunity for us to spend quality time with each other. My children are not usually at home because of work and school. Sometimes we’re not even complete on Sundays because they go out with friends. I really hope that we can spend this Christmas season enjoying each other’s company and hopefully shopping for presents for us and even for our relatives. After all, it’s the season for giving.

All About the Flavor

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:55:19 -0500

This season, treat yourselves to one of Pizza Hut’s finest pizzas to date.

Introducing the Pizza Hut Tuscani pizza, a new pizza line so good that it is named after Tuscany, the Italian region hailed as the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, awesome Italian cuisine and every foreigner’s dream destination.

After chancing upon numerous advertisements of Pizza Hut’s new mouth-watering creation, my curiosity was piqued and finally satisfied when together with my family, I finally had the chance to taste this much-fussed over pizza and find out what all the hype was about.

It wasn’t hype at all.

The Tuscani Pizza comes in five different flavors – Roast Beef, Premium All Meat, Supremo, 3-Cheese Bacon and Spinach and Gourmet BBBQ Chicken. It wasn’t hard to choose which flavor to pick from the four. Since ours is a family of carnivores – we all live on meat, just as much as we live to eat – it was a no brainer. We placed our order for the all meat Tuscani Pizza.

When the pizza finally arrived, it actually looked almost too good to eat! With a hefty helping of meat toppings, fresh tomato sauce oozing over the edges and wonderfully crisp bits of cheese around the sides, both the sight and the aroma that identifies every Pizza Hut pizza as distinctly theirs awakened my salivary glands and stimulated my appetite.

After grabbing a slice, I sank my teeth into the mouth-watering pizza. I was impressed. It tastes as amazing as it looks and the combination of the meat, tomato sauce and cheese burst in my mouth as a lovely, flavorful symphony.

My sister Melissa loved it too, as she polished off a piece in no time!

Slice, after slice, after slice, it was easy to pin down what makes this pizza so good. The Premium All Meat Tuscani Pizza has a perfectly thin, light-weight crust with a delicate crispness to the bottom and a soft bread-y top, generously covered with layers of fresh ingredients. The hefty amount of toppings ensures that one gets a mouthful of meat with every bite. The savory taste of the beef and smoked ham, the sweetness and saltines of the bacon and pepperoni and the spicy taste of the Italian sausage and salami provided a combination that was neither too assertive nor too subdued, as it blended perfectly with the natural sweetness and the acidity of the tangy tomato sauce, the creamy mozzarella and sharp parmesan cheeses.

The slices are generously topped, a little salty, and moderately greasy in that great way that pizza is supposed to taste.

Truly, pizza does awaken some strong emotions in me, just as gorgeous but functional electronic gadgets do. In the spirit of adding flavor to my life, which Pizza Hut has already achieved with the tasty Premium All Meat Tuscani Pizza, blogging about my tasty experience also gives me a chance to win an iPhone 4, one of the nicest and enticingly drool-worthy gadgets in the market today.

Writing has always been my passion and for the past year, I have been trying to keep my little niche in cyberspace interesting and updated. Unfortunately, blogging is just something I have not been able to do as of late because of the constraints of having to lug around several gadgets with me in order to come up with a post worthy of being read by readers like you. Every blogger knows that entries are composed of text and photographs, and yes, even videos. Unfortunately, more often than not, I don’t always carry a camera with me and images I have attempted taking with my presently obsolete camera phone always come out too grainy. And yes, believe it or not, I am one of those people who still jot down ideas on a tiny notebook. However, by the time I get home to actually sit down and type in a blog entry, inspiration has already flown out of the window. With the iPhone 4, I may just be able to move on and out of my prehistoric habit of still keeping a tiny notebook and start getting used to easily typing in my thoughts when inspiration hits so as to instantly upload a blog entry to share with the rest of the world. Likewise, the HD camera will also allow me take vibrant photographs to accompany my text, as demonstrated by my dad’s photograph above, using his iPhone, and even shoot videos that would surely be an added treat to readers. Of course, it’s all that and definitely more, all while allowing me to make and receive calls and messages from family and friends. Sleek, powerful and efficient, truly, it is the most functional gadget that will surely add flavor to my life!

I have been having been an avid Pizza Hut fan for as long as I can remember. I was 4 years old when I took a bite off my first Pizza Hut Pan Pizza and through the years, Pizza Hut remained constant in adding flavor to what would have been a flat and tasteless existence for me. So what are you waiting for? Head over to the nearest Pizza Hut in your area and add flavor to your life. With five different varieties to choose from, there is definitely something to satisfy everyone’s taste.

Whether it’s the pizza or the prize that I have my heart set on, in the end, it really is all about the flavor. And that is what Pizza Hut achieves with the the Pizza Hut Tuscani Pizza.

Valerie V. Mayuga / 29 / New Manila, Quezon City

The taste of Italy, the feel of Christmas, and the Filipino spirit.

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:12:38 -0500

There was a time in my life when all I wanted was to travel and eat delectable food. Sometimes I still get that feeling overwhelming me and my thoughts would always wander off to good ol’ Italy. It’s been my life’s dream to visit that place and eat all the pizza I want! But alas, I cannot afford the luxury and time so I will just continue to dream about it… for now.

But allow me to share with you a story of something that just happened very recently.

Over the years, however, there are pizza parlors who have managed to give us the very taste of Italy right here and right now without having to sell an arm or a leg to savor such goodness. What am I talking about? Well, have you heard about PIZZA HUT’S Tuscani Pizza? You should if you’re not living under a rock because this is the way pizza’s got to be — THINNER CRUST, FULLER FLAVOR! If you haven’t tried it, you’re missing half of your life! Trust me… I feel like I’ve waited all my life for this.

Just the mention of those ingredients sends shivers down my spine and I can picture how the pizza bursts with so much Italian flavor in my mouth. These are very premium ingredients and Pizza Hut sets a standard of using only the choice toppings to deliver us the maximum taste of real pizza!

I love pizza especially how it smells when you open the box. My favorites are the ones with basil because of its distinct aroma but I really don’t mind sprinkles of oregano here and there for its pungent and woodsy flavor.

“SUPREMO SONG” by MVF

Let’s grab a bite, grab a pizza slice

With 9 choice toppings and everything nice

Let’s take a trip to Italy

Taste the flavor of Pizza Hut’s Tuscani.

I only want the very best,

Supremo, it’s gotta be

The only pizza for me.

Beef, Italian sausage, smoked ham, too

Black olives, bell peppers, an onion or two

With sauce made of fresh tomatoes

Makes me forget my worries and woes

I gotta have my fix of premium delight

Oh Supremo, such a pretty sight!

I want you now, I need you now

I’ve got to get you, someway, somehow.

I want my crust supremely thin

Oh Pizza Hut,how long has it been?

I can smell you now, I can feel you now…

Just like in Italy, where I long to be.

Supremooooo oh oh oh

Oooohhhh I love you so…

Pizza Hut provides a genuine Italian taste but still it has a Filipino flavor in it which is very much welcomed by my Pinoy palate. More often than not, strange flavors really taste strange especially to kids. But I haven’t seen a child say “NO” to Pizza Hut. Definitely, not this one here.

Pizza Hut’s Tuscani SUPREMO Pizza is perfect for men, women, and children of all ages! The perfect blend of cheese, vegetables, meat, and spices makes it the ultimate pizza concoction.

Dear Santa Claus,

I’ve been very good this year. I would like an iPad 2 for Christmas. But I understand that you might be so busy and might not be able to deliver it yourself, so perhaps you can whisper to the ears and knock on the hearts of the good people at Pizza Hut to let me win this prize and give it to me as a gift. Why do I want an iPad 2? Here let me show you why…

1) Because it would be easier for me to keep up-to-date with the latest about Pizza Hut by browsing their website regularly. Their specials and promos are something I keep looking forward to.

2) Easier to access social media networks like Facebook by clicking an app to interact with fellow fans of Pizza Hut and easier for me to share to my friends my latest discoveries and update them with what’s happening. A big bonus also is the camera so I can take and post pictures and HD quality videos.

3) And speaking of pictures, so I can browse the web for images of Italy as I continue to daydream about going there.

4. Last but not the least, I would like an iPad 2 because just like Pizza Hut’s Tuscani Pizza, I’m pretty sure that it will add flavor to my life making it more colorful, more enjoyable, and more gratifying.

Happy Holidays!

Maria Franco