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The Maya Kitchen’s Schedule of Classes For October 2011

October 3, 2011Ryan Leave a Comment

This month at The Maya Kitchen: The Cookbook Kitchen!

Chef Patron Gen Capati of The Cookbook Kitchen will demonstrate some of his restaurant’s most popular dishes like CBK Stuffed Spring Chicken and Boston Poached Fish. He’ll also prepare crowd favorites Meaty Herbed Eggplant; Pasta al Adobo; and Decadent Chocolate Rhum Cake, a creation of Chef Capati himself.

Inspired by the concept of offering delicious meals in a cozy, homey and casual setting, Cookbook Kitchen had its first start in 2005, somewhere in Mandaluyong, in a garage and part of a residential house converted into a restaurant. Today, Cookbook Kitchen serves its loyal patrons in branches in Eastwood City and San Fernando, Pampanga. Its small menu of very select dishes has grown to include Italian, American and Asian fusion offerings. Continue Reading →

The Maya Kitchen’s Schedule of Classes For September 2011

September 1, 2011Ryan Leave a Comment

First week of the month, and that means there’s a new schedule posted at The Maya Kitchen! Check them out:

Featured Class:

BRAVO Ristorante Italiano

Date of demonstration: September 3 (Sat.) 9am-1pm
Learn how to prepare classic Italian favorites Quattro Formaggi Pizza, Minestrone alla Milanese, Raviolli con Spinaci (with Ricotta and Spinach Walnut Sauce), Risotto Bravo (rice dish with Italian sausage), Osso Buco (Beef Shank with Risotto Milanese) and Panna Cotta (Creamy Italian dessert with homemade strawberry topping). P1,500

LIFESTYLE ESSENTIALS (with workshops)

JUNIOR WEEKEND CHEF: September 3 (Sat.) 9am-1pm for kids 6-10. Recipes: Spaghetti Bolognese, chicken fingers, fruit kebabs, chocolate shake with jelly, whoopie pie P1,000

FOOD CART OPERATION MANAGEMENT: September 10 (Sat.) 9am-5pm How to start, How to apply for business permit, Stocks and Sales inventory ,costing,, Proper handling and sanitation. Products start-up demonstration and workshop: Siomai, Quekiam, Dumplings , Nuggets , Hamburger and Homemade sauces, P2,000

HOMEMADE PROCESSED MEATS: September 17 (Sat.) 9am-2pm German Sausage, Luncheon Meat, Smoked Longanisa, Pear shape ham & Homemade bacon. P2,000

NATIVE DELICACIES/KAKANIN : September 24 (Sat.) 9am-1pm Hibok-Hibok, Biko, Special Palitao, Pichi-Pichi langka, Cassava Bibingka P1,500

CERTIFICATE COURSES with hands-on training:

BAKING AND CAKE DECORATING: September 10, 17 & 24 (Sat.) 9am-3pm Basic Cakes and Cupcakes , Cookies ,Pies and Tarts including decorating with packaging P 6,000.

FUNDAMENTALS OF BAKERY PRODUCTION: September 20-23 (T-F) 9am-2pm Basic Baking techniques applicable to small & commercial scale production of recipes and formulations of quick breads, pies, cookies, cakes & bread varieties with hands-on P6,000

BASIC CULINARY: September 27-30 (T-F) 9am-3pm Cooking Fundamentals and International Standard Techniques of meal preparation from soup, salad, pasta, main courses to desserts for Home and Institutional Scale Kitchens with workshop. P7,000

TESDA Registered Courses (for career and professional cooks)

COMMERCIAL COOKING NCII: (400 hrs ) lecture –demo workshop course with on the job training (OJT) Class starts September 27 (9am-3pm) Hot and cold meals preparations including sauces and marinades , meats, fish and poultry fabrication, sweets and savoury dishes P20,000

For more information on other courses offerings, log on to www.themayakitchen.com or e-mail contactus@themayakitchen.com or visit The Maya Kitchen Culinary Center every Tuesday to Saturday at 8F Liberty Building, 835 A. Arnaiz Avenue (Pasay Road), Makati City or call 8921185 / 892-5011 local 108.

Joie de Vivre at Bizu

September 1, 2011Ryan 1 Comment

Known for its signature and best-selling creations like the famed Macarons de Paris, the artful and decadent chocolate Samba; the delightful dark chocolate with pistachio cream Nirvana and its superb 10-Hour Roast Beef, Bizu Patisserie and Bistro has risen to become one of the best places to dine in the Metro.

Bizu’s Macarons

To celebrate its 10th year, Bizu invites professional and amateur photographers to join the “Joie de Vivre” photo contest-a photo competition that seeks to capture life’s joyful moments.

“Joie de Vivre”, a French term which means “The Joy of Living” represents what Bizu has consistently given its clientele through its excellent selection of food that are both savory and sweet. Through the competition, Bizu wants to make sure they remember not just the decade that has passed but the special and endearing moments that drew them close to their clientele’s hearts as well. Bizu believes that everyone should find happiness in everything , celebrating life to the fullest.

Winners of the photo contest will each receive P10, 000 worth of Bizu Gift Certificates and a luxurious 3 days, 2 nights vacation package for two in Acuatico Beach Resort, a premium leisure resort in Laiya, Batangas. The six winning entries will be showcased in a special Photo Exhibit in Bizu Greenbelt 2 branch.

Entries must be in 8R size and depict ‘Life’s Simple Pleasures’ and highlight their ‘Joyful Moments of Being Alive!’ Those interested in participating may submit entries from August 15 to October 25, 2011 at any of the Bizu Patisserie and Bistro branches. Provincial participants can mail in their entries from August 15 to October 31, 2011 addressed to Bizu Patisserie and Cafe/Bistro “Joie de Vivre” Photo Contest c/o Christine Palma, Marketing Assistant, Bizu Commissary, c/o Marketing Department, 2158 Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City, Philippines.

Bizu branches are located in Greenbelt 2 Parkside (757-2498), Greenhills Promenade (724-2498), Alabang Town Center (809-2498), St. Luke’s BGC (789-7700) and Glorietta 4 (757-2086).

For entry forms and inquiries, email bizumarketing@gmail.com or check out www.bizupatisserie.com or Bizu’s Facebook Fanpage. Per DTI-NCR Permit No. 5847, Series of 2011.

Thanks Gilbz for the macarons photo!

Art Appreciation 101

August 24, 2011Ryan Leave a Comment

Last weekend, I went to the RONAC Art Center for a seminar on “Art Appreciation”. I’ve always been one to dabble in visual arts; I’ve been sketching on and off since I was kid. I’m one of those “I know what I like, but i don’t know my art” kind, so the opportunity to learn more about appreciating art was hard to pass up.

My favorite pieces at the RONAC Art Center

Art Appreciation 101 consisted with talks by gallery owners about how they started in collecting art. Robert Brion Santos even brought some pieces of art from his collection and shared important tips in collecting art work.

After the talk, Artists In Residence conducted a mini art workshop with us participants. We were given crayons and sandpaper ( a first for me to use) to create our own portrait masterpieces. They first demonstrated how to make the basic shapes, and as we started on our portraits, went around encouraging us and giving s tips on how to improve our work.

It was a fun experience, especially since the people I shared the table with seemed to have enjoy the activity as much as I did. We were probably the most rowdiest bunch in the room. I guess that happens when you’re having fun. It also must have helped that we were surrounded by such fantastic artwork in the gallery. A big thanks to BAGO and the RONAC Art Center! You have made art appreciation much more enjoyable for me.

If you’d like to do some art appreciating yourself, how about checking out ManilArt 2011?
Now on its third year, ManilArt 2011 promises a more diverse and vibrant art exposition. The maiden run of ManilArt in 2009 had a painting of a jeepney by Onib Olmedo as its banner piece, while 2010 bared Andres Barrioquinto’s “Crystal Gazer.” This year, ManilArt is privileged to have the artistry of highly sought painter Elmer Borlongan with his obra “Batang Edsa.”

This year’s fair features more than 300 represented artists and hundreds of artworks on display. Participating galleries were required to propose unique concepts for their exhibitions. ManilArt 2011 seeks to merge the visual arts with other disciplines. Programs will include a modern-dance interpretation of Borlongan’s art by premier contemporary-dance maven and Dance Forum founder, Myra Beltran during the gala.

And in continuing its intent to further inform art enthusiasts, the ManilArt lecture series this year includes, among others: “Semiotics in Visual Art” by Oscar V. Campomanes; and “How We Turn Paintings into Bicycles: Lessons in Art, Law, and the Internet,” by Gigo Alampay.

Meanwhile, in commemoration of National Hero José Rizal’s 150th birth anniversary, award-winning poet, fictionist, playwright, and essayist Vim Nadera will give a talk titled “Visuals on Rizal Today.”

Merging the literary and the visual arts, ManilArt 2011 also has a treat for little art fans. Children will enjoy the storybook reading hour at the lecture room.“The Rocking Horse,” which features paintings by Elmer Borlongan will be told aloud by Carisse Escueta, a former preschool teacher who is now executive director of RepubLikha. Radio and TV personalities, Gang Badoy of Rock Ed Philippines and Ramon Bautista, have also been invited to read. Artists in Residence, Inc. (AIR) will give a lecture on basic drawing.

Among the art fair’s goals, in conjunction with promoting Philippine art, are to compound visitorship and strengthen support from both local and foreign exhibitors.
This year, ManilArt 2011 also aims to fortify media relations to expand media coverage that is both more extensive and intensive.

ManilArt 2011 is happening from today, August 24 until the 27th at the NBC Tent in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. The gala night is tonight, but it is by invitation only. If you’d like to check out the art, you can do so starting tomorrow. Hope to see you there!

The event is presented by the Bonafide Art Galleries Organization (Bago) and the National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA). For details, call 5316231 or 0917-8511333, or e-mail info@manilart.com. Visit www.manilart.com.

Cyma at The Maya Kitchen

August 12, 2011Ryan Leave a Comment

It was a day filled with interesting stories, culinary tips and incredibly delicious Greek fare as Cyma Greek Taverna Executive Chef Robby Goco took center stage at The Maya Kitchen recently.

Chef Robby demonstrated well-loved Greek dishes and a generous sprinkling of extra recipes to help the home cook prepare a delightful Mediterranean spread.

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