HOMEMADE FOR THE HOLIDAYS BOOK LAUNCH

Here are the photos from the book launch last November 9. To our family, good friends and sponsors, thanks so much for your support!

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS NOVEMBER!

I'm so excited! Many things are happening this November!!! First, my S'mores Pie is on the front cover for the November issue of Yummy Magazine. I'm so happy that it came out so pretty on the cover!

It's also the dessert that is being featured in the Christmas Collection in Deal Grocer and it will run for 2 weeks for a discounted rate.  Aside from the S'mores Pie, 

there's also the Holiday Apple Pie,

the White Toblerone Cheesecake, assorted cookies, and assorted bars. Check out the Christmas Collection of Goodies N' Sweets at https://dealgrocer.com 

 Last Wednesday, we launched my new book with Angelo Comsti.  I can't believe it actually got done on time.  I'm glad that a lot of companies supported us.  The book launch was held at National Bookstore Glorietta 5.


We thank the following for their support:  Marshall Cavendish Pte. Ltd., Summit Media, The Food Barn, Goodies N' Sweets, Gastro Chef, Yummy Magazine, Masflex, Pfescorp, Fortessa, Pino Kitchen Studio, My Heavenly Desserts, Magnolia Queso De Bola, Magnolia Cream Cheese, Magnolia Butterlicious, Purefoods Coned Beef, Purefoods Luncheon Meat, Delmonte Food Service, Dusit Thani, Imarflex, Philips Saeco, Cuisinart.

Here's the cover of the book.  It's exclusively sold at all National Bookstores and Powerbooks. Get your copies now!!!

Below are some photos that we featured in the book....

Concord Cake

Seasoned Salts,

Spiced Rubs,

Peppermint Chocolate Cupcakes,

Hot Cocoa Mix with Homemade Marshmallows,

Raspberry Vinaigrette,

Macarron,

Smoked Salmon spread

Get ready! It's going to be a Merry, Merry Christmas!!! Will post photos from the book launch in a few days!

BRERA DELICATESSEN AT YAKAL ST.

A few days ago, I went to visit a friend in Makati. I've been planning for ages and finally had the chance to schedule it already. Her office is in Yakal St....a place I have not gone to in ages. I was excited though to visit because she opened a delicatessen where they feature all the items that they sell and supply to restaurants and cafes.

The name is Brera Delicatessen...

It's open from Mondays to Saturdays, 10 am-7 pm

Here's what you'll find in their store... different kinds of mustards,

Olive oils, Balsamic vinegars, Red wine vinegars, white wine vinegars,

Cake and dessert mixes such as... fruit cake mix, panna cotta pudding, tiramisu, catalan cream dessert.

They also have... a variety of olives, canned tomatoes, canned beans, jams, cocktail syrups, juices, liquors, wines,

bottled tomato sauces, coffees, duck confit, pates, different kinds of noodles, etc...

This is my favorite section in the store... the cheese and cold cuts section!

Liezel made us try a couple of new cheeses that were pretty good so I ended up buying some to eat at home. I got a Dutch Gouda with Pesto Sauce, and the other one with Red Pesto.

Here's the section for the cold cuts. They have hamon Serrano, chorizo pamplona, a variety of sausages, pancetta, etc.

They also sell Austalian beef and Lamb. The prices are very reasonable and I wish they had a store closer to where I live. One good thing though is that they can deliver with a minimum quantity.

Here's the address so you can visit and check their stuff....

S&L Fine Foods Building.

135 Yakal St. San Antonio Village

Makati

Tel no: 843-2997, 836-7714, 887-0285, 844-9460

It was definitely worth the visit. I think I'll be going back there again soon. See you again Liezel!!!

CHORIZO AND GARLIC PASTA

Here's a quick and easy pasta that I made last Saturday for an impromptu dinner here at my place for a hungry pack.

If you want it the dry type, just increase qty for the olive oil, and add tomato paste, about 2-3 tbsp instead of the crushed tomatoes.

CHORIZO AND GARLIC PASTA
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Recipe By: AAA

Ingredients:

1/4 cup olive oil
1 piece onion, minced
3 tablespoons garlic, minced
2 pieces green chili pepper, siling tagalog

200 grams chorizo rioja - chopped

28 ounces crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup parsley
salt
pepper
parmesan cheese, grated
400 grams spaghetti noodles - cook according to packet instructions

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a heavy based saucepan. Saute the onion until translucent. Add the garlic. Do not brown. Cook just until fragrant.
2. Add the green chilli, then the chorizo. Stir to break up the lumps. Cook for about 5 minutes.
3. Add the crushed tomatoes and chicken stock. Allow to simmer for 5-10 minutes
4. Season with salt and pepper.

5. To serve: Toss noodles in the sauce. Adjust seasoning if needed.

6. Add the parsley and grated parmesan cheese before serving.