If there’s one thing that always brings Filipinos together, it’s food. But when you throw in premium ingredients like California raisins, award-winning chefs, and a reimagining of heirloom dishes? You get a culinary experience that’s nothing short of unforgettable. This week, I had the pleasure of attending a special tasting event at Offbeat Bistro, a cool new retro-modern Filipino restaurant tucked in the heart of Makati (Ayala Triangle Gardens, to be exact). The event brought together a star-studded kitchen brigade - Erwan Heussaff, Chef ... Continue Reading...
California Raisins and a cookie recipe from Chef Miko Aspiras
Speaking of back to school, another major concern of parents like me is the baon or food that the kids would bring with them. My dream is to turn my children's lunchboxes into an art (like the Japanese with their bento), but since am a busy working mom, I know that is next to impossible. Thankfully, there's California raisins to the rescue. Frankly, this is one of my favorite ingredients owing to its versatility. I like the fact that I can use raisins in a salad, main course, dessert, or even a sandwich! You can munch raisins by their lonesome as a healthy snack ... Continue Reading...

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