Topic: food

Gourmet food galore at the Filinvest Tent

Filinvest Tent

Press release

To say that Filipinos love to eat is an understatement. Whether it’s just a couple dating or a whole clan celebrating an occasion, the Pinoy’s gatherings usually revolve around food. Now, you can have the entire world on your plate in one convenient location at spacious gardens next to The Filinvest Tent in Alabang, Muntinlupa City hosts the Gourmet Food Fair on Feb. 15 to 17 and March 9 to 10, from 5 pm-11 p.m.

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Gourmet Food Fair features a wide array of cuisines, from Filipino, to modern Asian, to Mediterranean; from bottled sauces, preserves, and cakes, all in a relaxed environment amid Filinvest City’s lush greens.

“We want to showcase something different, beyond the usual burger, hotdog and siomai carts you see in malls. So we have invited hotels, restaurants, and food businesses to showcase the best of the best in their menus,” says Rose Nuqui, vice-president for Marketing, Filinvest Commercial Centers Group.

Jeffrey Cal of Infinidad Entertainment, organizer of the event, says the participants have been screened to ensure the quality and the variety of the food fare offered in the fair.

Treat of the Week: Lord Stow’s egg tarts

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The verdict: Light custard, flaky crust, probably the best version of this tart to start with if you’re in Manila (and not Macau or Hong Kong). A box of four feels like a single serving!

Spend: Less than P200 for a box of four.

We had this treat at Food Choices, Glorietta, Makati.

Here’s to a Healthy New Year

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Team MJ’s resolution is to eat healthier and to eat more salads. But you don’t have to go to Sonya’s Garden, as we did here, to get your greens. Keep lettuce leaves on stock and toss in carrots, basil, mint, pineapples, or whatever takes your fancy, then drizzle with a light vinaigrette, and keep your weight and your cholesterol down.

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Healthier options for the new year.

Holiday gift idea: Yogurt Maker from EasiYo

Delicious Seoul Story Cooking Contest: Win a South Korean gourmet food trip

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Are you a non-Korean living outside South Korea who loves to cook? The Seoul Metropolitan Government is hosting a contest called “Delicious Seoul Story Cooking Contest”. Five winning teams will get a free trip to South Korea for a five-day gourmet food tour, which includes visits to gourmet restaurants and traditional markets in Seoul, and classes with Korean master chefs.

Video: Muesli with dried and fresh fruits (Curiosity Got the Chef)

Watch Chef Sharwin Tee whip up something healthy and yummy on his show, Curiosity Got the Chef.

Curiosity Got The Chef from Charissa Pammit on Vimeo.

Shiny Pointy Things

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With food becoming more and more significant in people’s lives, kitchen gadgets are falling out of the sky. From garlic presses to silicone tea bags, kitchen gadgets are now a dime a dozen. Even the most basic of gadgets, the kitchen knifes, are getting glam makeovers as well, but how many kitchen knives do you really need? “Only four,” is the answer and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

Keeping Your Cool

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Summer time is beckoning and as much as people look forward to the sun and the outdoors, the heat could wreak havoc on our food, and then our moods. Keep your kitchen cool with these tips.

Tip # 1 Ice Ice (Water) Baby

One of the most important things in the summer is to keep everything cold. During picnics, trips to the beach or outdoor barbecues, keep your uncooked meats, salads and drinks cold by placing them in ice with a little bit of water. The water will help spread the “coldness” of the ice throughout the entire ice box, making things colder faster, as opposed to just ice. It’s a good tip to remember also when chilling wine and champagne.

Meal of the Week: Pork Adobo Pusit at Crisostomo

Meal of the Week: Pork Adobo Pusit at Crisostomo

The verdict: This fabulous twist on the classic Filipino favorite answers the question “Why go out to eat adobo?”

Crowd Pleasers: Big food for big groups (Chef Theo’s Cookbooks) Release date: 11 July 2012 Hungry horde at your door waiting to be fed? Don’t fret! This second volume of Chef Theo’s cookbooks will take you through the basics of cooking delicious, easy and hearty meals that will surely make you the star of your