Seafood ‘paella’
After the first spoonfuls, Jenny Peña, Hotel InterContinental’s PR consultant, and I looked at each other. We both exclaimed: “Wow!”
November 7, 2012
After the first spoonfuls, Jenny Peña, Hotel InterContinental’s PR consultant, and I looked at each other. We both exclaimed: “Wow!”
On its 12th year, the Grand Wine Experience promises a grander, tastier and more entertaining bash for wine and food enthusiasts.
Cut liempo into big chunks, 2×2 inches, then boil for about 1½ hours. Once tender, separate fat by slicing.
Unfortunately, some of the best things in life aren’t free. A perfect example is the premium tableware at the Cornerstone showroom. It is where I often close my eyes, hold my breath, make a wish and count to three… But when I open them, I still don’t own many of the items I wished for.
When instant noodles came into the market, they became an instant craze. I remember making a taste test of about 20 of them, and one Malaysian company stood out for its Lucky Me Pancit Canton products.
AHA Chef Instructor Joey Carpo shows how to cook and prepareMmalaysian Mango Chicken
We must breakfast! That was the best suggestion on the day we arrived in Jerusalem and were too early to check in (hotels have to have “limbo” rooms where one can shower, change clothes from the long-haul flight).
Food offerings for our dearly departed, or alay, have always roused my curiosity. Growing up, I would marvel at the mausoleums of Chinese families, with abundant food, a colorful feast carefully laid out before the beautifully painted portraits of the departed.
The lechon is truly the worldwide symbol of the Filipino celebration.
We were fortunate enough to attend the thanksgiving lunch at the Pontificio Collegio Filippino in Rome after the canonization of St. Pedro Calungsod. I was curious to see what the most regal hostess, the Ambassador to the Holy See Mercy Tuason, would serve the group composed of Vice President Jojo Binay, Hawaii congressman who’s Filipino-born, Joey Manahan, and all the Philippine cardinals. Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, Ricardo Cardinal Vidal and Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales were all present.
Over the last fortnight this diner had highly contrasting dining experiences—one of great disappointment and the other, quite pleasing.
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