I made a visit again to Twenty One Plates because of my cravings on their house specialties. The Bo’s Caldereta and the Indonesian Fried Chicken is what I’m really after. Good thing these recipes are still there! During my visit, we had a little chit chat with the chef/owner of the restaurant and introduce us to some new set meals and running promotions. This Valentine’s season, the restaurant offers three different moods associated with romance – meaning, new meal viands for this special occation. “The Moods of Romance” Under the “Mushy and Cheesy“...

Last Tuesday night, I was invited by a friend, Karen Ang to dine with them at Cafe de Bonifacio at The Podium in Mandaluyong City. I know its kinda far from where I live but I think its worth to try. I manage to eat early lunch that day take note! haha I was right! Food was already served when we arrived and they were all look fantastically delicious! Cafe de Bonifacio is a Filipino Cuisine by the way. Since I was a bit hungry then, I almost forgot to take some photos of some food that they have served especially my favorite one! The Sinigang na Tadyang ng Baka. (sour soup on beef rib) In case...

There is no way you can celebrate Valentine’s Day without chocolate! This February, troop to the Maya Kitchen and watch how the pros add that unmistakable touch to your favorite chocolate Valentine desserts. You can bake it from scratch and decorate like a pro – this is what Nikko Buendia will teach in her Valentine Designer Cupcake class on February 4, Saturday, 9am-2pm. On the same day, 1-6pm, Roxanne Arcilla Kangleon will demonstrate Chocolate Candy Making for Fun and Profit with actual hands on in the preparation and moulding of lollipop, black and white bark, choco flakes, chocolate dipped...

I was really excited and we headed at once Kenny’s had something new on their nook! And Yes! there was! Kenny Rogers Roasters just released new bunch of new flavored roasted chicken and sides! First they had this new Kenny’s Honey Roast Chicken! A juicy roasted chicken infused with honey and maple and tandemed by a perfectly done honey garlic sauce! Yummy right? You can have these in solo plates, healthy plates or combo meals, same price as the others, and or have them as a whole or a la carte at only P399 bucks! Not only that! Kenny’s also have some new sides! 4 new side dishes to...

I was invited by Maya Kitchen in Makati City to cover Chef’s Gen D. Capati of Cookbook Kitchen cooking demo. Attending these kind of events will make you learn a lot of tricks in cooking, a lot of tips that can be applied in handling the kitchen and a whole lot more. Chef Gen prepared Boston Poached Fish, CBK Chiken, Eggplant Medly and Pasta Al Adobo and Chef Kittin, partner of Chef Gen in business, taught us how to make a Decadent Chocolate Rum Cake and gave us some important tips in baking. Attending the cooking event will surely help anyone improve their culinary knowlegde. It will help...

STI College, Santa Rosa recently celebrated its Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM) Week last September 28 to October 01, 2011. They held a cooking competition among its students that entailed challenges such as table setting, vegetable carving, and food express. It was a privilege to have been invited as one of the judges. It was my first time to judge such a competition and I am very happy and thankful to the people who considered me. When I asked the coordinators how they decided to invite me as a judge, they informed me that they have been following my blog — Bongga Ba?! — and...