Filipino cuisine gaining popularity in the US More people in the United States are now interested in tasting Filipino cuisine. This escalating interest was evident during the first-ever, extremely successful “Taste The Philippines: D.C. Filipino Food Festival” held recently at the District Pier at The Wharf in Washington, D.C. The event attracted over 12,000 visitors who enjoyed the activities that included cultural and musical performances as well as martial arts demonstrations. Foodies relished samples of Filipino dishes from participating restaurants that include Kaliwa, Kuya Ja’s, Purple Patch, Daikaya, The Game Sports Pub, Ekiben, Timothy Flores and Tigerfork. (Photos will be featured next Sunday in This Week on PeopleAsia at the Allure section of the Philippine STAR.) Our Philippine embassy booth showcased the best of Philippine coconut products such as Magnolia macapuno ice cream, coconut water, coconut wraps, jam, … [Read more...] about Filipino cuisine gaining popularity in the US
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Healthy gourmet fare still abound in haute cuisine
In the late 1980s, my parents brought my siblings and I on a road trip through the south of France. We made one memorable stop for lunch at Les Près d’Eugénie, a restaurant in Eugénie-les-Bains with three Michelin stars. I vividly recall one dish that I had (the name escapes me now): a simple mirepoix of vegetables in a light cream broth. It was absolutely delicious. It seems that the best food in the world doesn’t have to involve expensive cuts of meat, exotic seafood, or even foie gras. Can haute cuisine be relatively healthy? The answer is a resounding “yes!” More new trends in dining: VIDEO: With sous vide cooking, you won’t want to cook your beef any other way VIDEO: How two Filipino maestro cortadores carve jamón ibérico into slivers of perfection Cactus salad and toasted grasshopper—but no enchiladas—at this Mexican fest in Makati Absinthe is experiencing a revival—but it still won’t get you … [Read more...] about Healthy gourmet fare still abound in haute cuisine
Ubud fest spices up the world with Indonesian cuisines
American cook James Beard once said, “Food is our common ground, a universal experience.” This saying was true when the artsy village of Ubud in Gianyar, Bali, recently hosted a vibrant culinary event in the fifth Ubud Food Festival. This year’s theme was “Spice Up the World”. Far from the noisy post-election bustle of the capital Jakarta, the three-day festival in tranquil Ubud brought together world-class and up-and-coming chefs, culinary legends, food writers and bloggers, restaurateurs, bold and creative entrepreneurs, scientists, celebrities and foodies. “This is a celebration of the wealth of diverse and delicious Indonesian cuisines and it is high time for the world to add Indonesian dishes to their plates,” said Janet DeNeefe, founder of the festival. Tempeh 101: Participants take part in making tempeh from scratch during a m... Log in with your social account … [Read more...] about Ubud fest spices up the world with Indonesian cuisines
Female chef of modern Southern cuisine wins top US prize
Chef Ashley Christensen, who transformed a luncheonette into a modern diner that serves her unique vision of Southern cuisine, was named America's top chef by the James Beard Foundation on Monday, the biggest night for the US restaurant industry. Poole's Diner in Raleigh, North Carolina, which opened in 2007, has lineage. It is where Mr John Poole opened his pie shop in 1945 and later evolved into a lunch spot. Chef Christensen, 42, serves macaroni and cheese and other Southern comfort foods infused with her use of local, seasonal ingredients and French cooking techniques. Diners at Poole's can also eat while seated on chrome barstools at a double horseshoe counter. The menu, which changes almost daily, is written on blackboards. Chef Christensen is the seventh woman to nab the Outstanding Chef honour from the foundation, which established awards for US chefs, restaurants and food writers in 1990. "Life is rich and full. Don't forget kindness, and we'll see you on the dance floor … [Read more...] about Female chef of modern Southern cuisine wins top US prize
The yummiest home dining experiences in Singapore: From Peranakan to Eurasian cuisine
Eating out isn't only a necessity these days for most working adults is also a much-welcomed luxury. In Singapore, it isn't hard to find great restaurants offering exquisite menus from all over the world but sometimes all you want is enjoying traditional food in a more selective and cosier environment. The solution? Home cooked meals at a stranger's house. Strangers that happen to be excellent chefs. Try one of these home dining experiences in Singapore and feast on traditional and homely dishes with a selected small group of people. You also get that sense of intimacy which restaurants might lack. 1. LUCKY HOUSE CANTONESE PRIVATE KITCHEN Craving for homemade authentic Cantonese cuisine? Lucky House prides itself on making its dishes from scratch, using charcoal fire at times. Pastes and spices are also grounded the good old fashioned way through the stone mill. To add, there's also free parking opposite the premises) when you head over to Lucky House who is helmed by Chef Wong at his … [Read more...] about The yummiest home dining experiences in Singapore: From Peranakan to Eurasian cuisine