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#JustinForTheWin as Costa Coffee holds Barista of the Year contest

January 4, 2017 ·

Costa Coffee has always taken pride in its handcrafted coffee, so you can just imagine how the barista is king in this situation. Somehow, when you settle in your chair at Costa, you expect your drink to be a labor of love - where the staff behind the counter perfectly know their beans, temperature and even the hand motions required to make the perfect cup. The piece of good news is that Justin Dela Fuente, a barista representing Costa Coffee Philippines recently emerged champion in the Southeast Asia and Indian leg of the annual Barista of the Year (BOY) ... Continue Reading...

Filed Under: Munchin', Shopping Etc. Tagged: costa coffee, costa coffee barista of the year, justin de la fuente

Bouillabaisse recipe : hard to pronounce, but easy to cook

December 21, 2016 ·

It was an event in December I was truly excited about, a "supermarket raid" organized by new food brand Contadina. Yes, the one with Nigella Lawson as an ambassador. Our bunch of bloggers were told to gather early at Robinsons Selections in Venice Piazza Mall with instructions clear beforehand. Keep in mind a tomato-based recipe using Contadina as one of the ingredients and shop for the needed stuff in the supermarket. Needless to say, everyone was in an upbeat mood. Like most moms, grocery shopping is a therapy for me. I get a kick out of scouting for new ... Continue Reading...

Filed Under: Munchin' Tagged: bouillabaisse recipe, Contadina Philippines, Contadina philippines price list

Noche Buena the Mario’s way

December 17, 2016 ·

Christmas is a big time for Pinoy families to bond and reunite. And if you're looking for a feast or potluck dish to impress, look no further than Mario's restaurant for their time-tested Spanish specialties. Tender cochinillo with crispy crackling skin; moist Roast Turkey with choice of Herbed Corn Bread, American Style Bread, Relleno de Pabo or Spanish Style Relleno stuffing; flavorful Paella Valenciana, Marinera or de Legumbres; tasty Chicken Relleno and Chicken Galantina; fork-tender Pastel de Lengua; meaty Beef Lasagna or rich Callos Madrileña. ... Continue Reading...

Filed Under: Munchin' Tagged: Mario's menu QC, Mario's Restaurant, paella take out, where to get paella in Manila

Beef brisket recipe for Noche Buena from Chef Vicky Rose Pacheco

December 14, 2016 ·

Another edition of the Top Eats Series was recently held at The Maya Kitchen Culinary Center. On spotlight was Vicky Rose Pacheco, Executive Chef of Manila's 1771 Group of Restaurants. Her latest project is Flatiron, a bistro-style establishment in Uptown Place Mall Bonifacio Global City which offers down-home comfort food like steaks, burgers and pizzas. In the Maya cooking demo, Chef Vicky Rose graciously shared her recipes and techniques for whipping up some of her resto's bestsellers like the Flatiron Brisket 6 which is slow-cooked in aromatics for six hours, ... Continue Reading...

Filed Under: Munchin'

Christmas Tienda items from Ilustrado

December 14, 2016 ·

Filipino families will always delight in delicious Spanish-Filipino heritage food to grace the holiday table. And one of the best places in town to get it is in Ilustrado. Here's some of their offerings in time for Noche Buena: Callos Madrilena - a hearty and extra thick version of the traditional Madrid dish. It is slow-stewed Ox Tripe with Garbanzos, Chorizo de Bilbao, Pimientos and Bacon Slab. One order is good for 8 at P795. Pineapple Glazed Leg of Ham is a whole leg roasted in a thick, sweet and sour pineapple sauce. A leg is approximately ... Continue Reading...

Filed Under: Munchin' Tagged: Ilustrado menu, Ilustrado restaurant, Ilustrado restaurant branches

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