Taiwan Invites Filipinos As It Celebrates 100 Years

Posted by me on July 27th, 2011 in announcements, culture, events and travel · 0 Comments

The Taiwan Tourism Bureau held its “Time for Taiwan – The Heart of Asia” 2011 press conference in Manila, Philippines at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel, on July 26, 2011.

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Gastronomic Tours On Request

Posted by me on January 26th, 2011 in announcements, culture, education, events, history, My Pampanga, Pinoy and travel · 3 Comments

Custom tour events for certified gastronauts, food & beverage professionals, hospitality students — and anyone who is simply crazy about cuisine — are ready.

Country Escape and Overnight Adventure available to groups upon request.

Family Trip (for parents with kids) coming in Summer!..

Client Center

Posted by me on January 24th, 2011 in announcements, education, events, food writing, history, My Pampanga, Pinoy and travel · 1 Comment

Welcome to my business website. From copywriting, workshops, tour events, & other services, it’s all about food

Got travel plans? Let’s start with my hometown, Pampanga…

Put Your Best Food Forward!

Posted by me on September 30th, 2010 in announcements and events · 3 Comments

Do you have what it takes to be part of one of the most awaited food and drink industry events for next year?

Are you filled with entrepreneurial spirit and feel it’s time for your food or drink product to finally shine?

April 2 and 3, 2011 marks the launch of ‘Best Food Forward!,’ a grand food and drink fair to be staged at the NBC Tent in Taguig, Global City showcasing an array of the best in the industry…

MarQuee, Ayala Malls Top Food Picks & Final Results

Posted by me on August 22nd, 2010 in announcements, discoveries, events, judging and My Pampanga · 1 Comment

(Re-post: This website was hacked on Sept 04, 2010 and this entry was deleted.)

What does this mean to you, eternal seeker of great things to eat?

Next time you visit MarQuee and other Ayala Malls, you know what to look for, or try for the first time.

Last month, I, together with Chris Locher, chef-owner of Pampanga’s famous C’ Italian Dining, and Rex Soriano, former sous chef of Nobu New York and Hotel & Restaurant Management consultant for Holy Angel University, was invited to be part of the food council that would help determine the best of MarQuee Mall’s food and beverage offerings.

Dubbed AM Top – Ayala Malls Top Food Picks, this signature campaign establishes Ayala Mall not just as a premier shopping destination but also as home to a wide-ranging selection of quality dining options from fast food, specialty food & family restaurants, to bars and fine dining concepts.

In seeking to recognize and celebrate the best that each Ayala Mall has to offer, the food councils were tasked to judge 7 categories — appetizer, soup, salad, seafood, main course, dessert, coffee/cocktail — by combining their industry experience with the following criteria: taste, presentation & plating and originality/x-factor…

Calling for Entries to the Doreen Gamboa Fernandez (DGF) Food Writing Award 2010

Posted by me on August 17th, 2010 in announcements, culture, education, events, food writing and Pinoy · 5 Comments

Passionate about your favorite breakfast food? Join the only food writing award in the country! Invite your family and friends, share this link with your class students. Have a delicious morning!

The Doreen Gamboa Fernandez (DGF) Food Writing Award announces the theme of this year’s competition—breakfast or almusal…

Website Goes Through Changes

Posted by me on June 22nd, 2010 in announcements · 0 Comments

… among other things.

Sorry for the absence. New posts coming in a bit. Sneak preview here.

Where Is She When She’s Not Here?

Posted by me on March 4th, 2010 in announcements, life and musings · 1 Comment

On Facebook. Random musings, links, discoveries.

See you there!

The Gourmand Awards At Paris Cookbook Fair 2010

Posted by me on January 9th, 2010 in announcements, events, food writing and world · 0 Comments

THE GOURMAND WORLD COOKBOOK AWARDS FOR “BEST IN THE WORLD” WILL TAKE PLACE ON FEBRUARY 11, 2010 AT PARIS COOKBOOK FAIR.

This is the same event where Filipino food editor/writer friends and colleagues Felice Sta…

California Grapes On Filipino Food

Posted by me on December 13th, 2009 in announcements, discoveries and events · 1 Comment

Why not? Says local celebrity chef Roland Laudico. After all grapes possess flavor profiles similar to typical Filipino food. Not only do grapes lend a natural sweetness to a dish, they’re plump juiciness adds fun to eating — and they’re good for your health, too!..