Vote For Badoc’s Empanda Especial in the Kraft Eden Keso De Gallo!

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Home of the world-renowned and legendary painter Juan Luna, Badoc is the first town in Ilocos Norte when you enter the province from the south. Badoc was established as a pueblo (town) in 1714 by the Augustinian friars. It has a geographical area of 76.68 km2 (29.6 sq mi) , with a population of 30,063. There are 31 baranggays in all, and the people’s main source of income comes from agriculture and fishing. Famed for its Juan Luna Shrine, indulge in this town of Ilocos Norte by indulging in their very own version of Badoc Empanada Espesyal.

Badoc is part of the Kraft Eden Cheese Keso De Gallo- aiming to be the longest Christmas celebration in the world! December of last year, Kraft Eden made the celebration of Misa de Gallo more memorable by going to nine different cities from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, in nine different churches with nine carefully selected Filipino recipes for nine mornings.

 

Badoc Empanada Espesyal

This year, they’re making it even more special by inviting a hundred towns to participate in this season of giving and merrymaking. With 100 towns participating, 100 unique dishes will be showcased for 100 days to underscore the festive celebration of the season here in the Philippines. Being the world’s first longest Christmas celebration, this event pushes food tourism to a whole new level.

100 towns. 100 days. 100 unique dishes. 1 Grand Yuletide celebration.

As part of this celebration, participating towns are up to win 2 Million pesos worth of support funds and 100,000 for yourself. Let us help our province win this by voting for Badoc and the Badoc Empanada Espesyal. Naragsak a Paskua!

Vote for your town and help them realize their simple community wish by winning 2M in support fund Send an Eden carton and be counted. Visit www.sarapngpasko.com or call 72-PASKO for more details.

Treasured Recipes from Lea & Perrins

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Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce shares well loved family recipes in “My Family Treasures,” a compilation of recipes by renowned chef, Chef Jill Sandique. The cook booklet comes free with every 150ml. and 300 ml. bottle of Lea & Perrins. It contains ten select recipes of meat, vegetable and seafood dishes with valuable tips for preparing, cooking and serving each dish.

Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce contains a balanced blend of vinegar, spice, fruit and fish flavors with just the right amount of heat. It has a distinct tangy, sweet, spicy and sour flavor that enhances the flavor of meat. It contains real garlic, onion and molasses. It has no soy sauce, no MSG, artificial color or preservatives. Lea & Perrins has been a favorite household condiment worldwide for over 170 years.

 

Get yourself a bottle of Lea & Perrins and prepare Chef Jill’s recipes for your friends and loved ones. Beef Empanaditas is a great merienda for everyone. A kitchen novice can prepare Herbed Mayonnaise in only a few minutes while Bourbon Chicken is sure to become your family’s new favorite.

The “My Family Treasures” cook booklet is available until supplies last. Visit www.leaperrinskitchen.com.ph and join the Lea & Perrins Kitchen Club for more recipes, program updates and giveaways.

The dishes featured in this post will be available at KainPinoy and From Ryan’s Kitchen.

New Executive Chef At The Marriot Hotel, Manila

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Positioning itself as one of the most-sought-after dining destinations in Manila’s famed culinary scene, Marriott Hotel Manila takes pride in introducing a young and vibrant newly-appointed Executive Chef– Meik Brammer.

33 year old Brammer is a native of Beirut, Germany and started his career breakthrough at the famed Reneissance Zurich Hotel as a demi chef. He took charge in the banquet, outside caterings, and in the lunch buffet in the all-day dining restaurant which gave him the “Associate of the Month” recognition. Chef Meik’s flamboyant, sociable personality creates a distinctive flair for being flexible as he interacts with the guests. He describes himself as “an outgoing person who would like to interact with guests and delight them in every way possible from a culinary point of view.”

Executive Brammer’s assignment in different hotel properties in Asia, Middle East, and Europe brings a distinct culinary mastery in the international market. He subsequently joined JW Marriott properties in Kuwait, China, and Thailand where he acquired unrelenting creativity and precision in the kitchen which landed him the position of Executive Chef at Hua Hin Marriott Resort Spa in 2006. At the same time, his exposure in a variety of cultures and cuisines has gained invaluable knowledge in both classical and modern techniques throughout his gastronomic journey.

Fuelled by his love for eating and cooking, the young chef also likes to travel a lot. With Chef Meik’s larger than life personality, he looks forward injecting it throughout the hotel’s dining experience. He adds, “Marriott Hotel Manila’s signature fun, high-quality dining experience in a welcoming setting has surely won the hearts and palates of many guests.”

Marriott Hotel Manila general manager Richard Saul says, “We ensure that we hire top-of-the-line talent. In the increasingly competitive gastronomical scene, we understand that our sophisticated clientele expect only the best. Chef Meik’s leadership in the culinary team ensures that we present our guests with distinctive and superior dining offering in the finest Marriott tradition.”

Marriott Hotel Manila is set in the world class entertainment complex of Resorts World Manila across NAIA Terminal 3. The hotel is a 15-minute drive from Bonifacio Global City and Makati Business District. Blessed with a splendid view of the adjoining 18-hole Villamor Golf Course, it boasts 342 exquisite guest rooms that offers luxurious bedding, high-speed internet, 40″ full high definition LCDs with IPTV and the new remote jack pack plug-and-play system. Hotel facilities include Quan Spa, 6 meeting rooms and a Grand Ballroom, 5 superb restaurants, outdoor pool and a health club. To know more about the hotel and its promotions, call (02) 988 9999 or visit www.marriott.com/mnlap

Give the Gift of Max’s Goodness with BDO

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MAX’S RESTAURANT, one of the biggest food chains in the country has recently sealed an agreement with BDO Unibank, Inc. through its remittance service brand BDO Remit. The partnership between the two industry leaders pioneers a Food Remittance Delivery Service that will benefit Overseas Filipino Workers and their families in the Philippines.

This is Max’s way of paying tribute to hardworking Filipinos abroad. Through this initiative with BDO, Filipinos overseas can now surprise their loved ones by sending their favorite Max’s dishes to their families even if they’re far away from home

To send Max’s meal packages, Filipinos abroad can visit any BDO Remit office in Hong Kong, Macau, United States, Italy, Germany or any of the Bank’s participating remittance partners in Asia, Middle East North America and Europe. Max’s meal packages are good for 5, 10 and 20 people and are available for delivery to Metro Manila and selected provincial areas. For non-serviceable areas, the beneficiaries of Filipinos overseas may dine at their preferred Max’s branch or enjoy Max’s meal packages at home.

For inquiries about the Food Remittance Delivery Service, log on to www.bdo.com.ph.

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