There’s a new way to stay healthy, thanks to Fannie Guanzon. When she sent me a basket of Herb Best products, I was, in truth, less than thrilled. A food basket filled with all things healthy? Ahem, ahem!
BRUNCH at The Capella was a major event at the World Gourmet Summit (WGS). Norwegian waters and Australian pastures were highlighted at the expansive ballroom of this luxury hotel in Sentosa. Beside the seafood served fresh on ice and in other reincarnations, there were carving stations for lamb and halibut.
I was the lone Filipino at the World’s Best Restaurant Awards in London, England, just last Monday, April 30. Except for a few Asians that I had met at the Miele Guide Awards in the past years, it was very unfamiliar territory—pero in true Inquirer spirit, fight lang!
For a coffee person, a day is not complete without a cup or two of good brew. It signals a fresh new morning, provides a jolt of energy at midday, or lets one have a nightcap after a long day.
Molito, which means “small mall,” is a new shopping complex in Alabang that’s buzzing with the opening of chain eateries, among them Wooden Horse Steak House, which serves good beef. In another part of town—in Eastwood, to be exact—a lechon fix is offered everyday at Somethin’ Fishy, an eat-all-you-can restaurant.
The very first Korean restaurant I can remember appreciating was one located in the Makati Avenue area. I would frequent that place despite knowing that I would leave the place smelling of smoke from the grilled dishes they cooked in front of you.
AHA Chef Instructor Tony Hines shows how to prepare and cook Pumpkin Soup. Video by INQUIRER.net’s Cathy Miranda.
It won’t be all business for the 67 finance ministers and 4,000 delegates participating in Asian Development Bank’s 45th Annual Board of Governors Meeting on May 2-5. As the host country of this year’s meeting, the Philippines will fete key delegates to special dinners to be held today in the homes of nine prominent Filipino families.
Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima believes one of the best ways to show the rich culture and generosity of the Philippines is by inviting foreign guests to a Pinoy home and serving them true-blue Pinoy food and entertainment.
I learned quite a number of recipes while staying in Sydney recently, in the house of my brother Vic and his wife Yeyet. On some mornings, Vic and Yeyet would surprise us with splendid breakfasts of Eggs Benedict or rich, fluffy pancakes served with Australian butter and thick maple syrup.
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