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editor’s note
“W hy did you
decide to
enter this
industry? Your father
must love you very much,”
of magazines sold,
hundreds of stories
written, with the 36th
issue in tow. Breakfast
slowly transcended itself
with utmost substance—
those who fearlessly
talked of countless failures
that led them to their
personal definitions
industry because we wanted
to showcase food in visuals
like no other—like creativity
engraved in stories.
This issue reminds
said my then-mentor who from being a celebrity- of success; those who us of the many times
gave a ruling on my thesis laden food magazine to a fervently and selflessly we rebuilt ourselves as
paper on digitizing AKME creative bimonthly food shared their passion; those a magazine when only
Publishing. We were often visual with kitchen stories who put quality on top one thing remained—our
criticized for entering from kitchen masters. of everything they do. vision. I hope you enjoy
the industry head-first. It hoped to inspire food Having seen how this all this as much as we loved
Perhaps because at the enthusiasts and to be unfolded gave us a sense of making it.
time we introduced the platform for food purpose in what we do.
ourselves, the industry visionaries who had a We entered this industry Cheers to six years!
was on a verge of shifting spectre for reinventing because we believe stories
from traditional content the scene. are imprints of people’s past
publishing to digital To my mentor, if and they serve as inspiration
publishing. Even my paper
proved that.
But here we are six
years later—thousands
you are reading this, we
entered this industry
because we knew it would
lead us to meet people
for growth and success—and
we want to be the one to
tell those stories through
food. We entered this
Alexis
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Table of contents
real food
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Munchies significant other? We’ve
got you covered with
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way t o sp end t ime ge t t he nigh t s tar t ed!
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t hrough a he av y thinking. Take your gr ands 33 P ica P ica
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been the ones to whip Movie mar athons and binge- on wa rm sunn y days.
up dishes that would e ating: t wo things we love
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Grubs Aphrodisiacs nutritious homemade
r e c i p e s t h at w i l l m a k e
Going back in time Wondering how to spend the t h e i r ta i l s wa g w i t h j o y.
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real stories
4 4 Man of
the Hour
T o t h i s d ay, M i ko A s p i r a s 66 Gastronomy
f i n d s h i m s e l f a s t h e ta l k Con f idential
of the culinary town. M e at c u t t i n g i s n o e a s y
How could he not when ta s k . I t ta k e s a c e r ta i n
h i s c r e at i o n s b e c o m e t h e amount of skill and
and how they seek to redefine knowledge to do the job
physical gastronomical r i g h t. A n d n o w, y o u c a n
m a n i f e s tat i o n s o f sweets to its core. ta k e t h i s a r t f o r m h o m e
i n s p i r at i o n ? T h i s i s s u e , w e and hone this craft to
ta k e t i m e t o s i t d o w n w i t h 62 Essays your liking too.
the pastry virtuoso to talk T here’s jus t s ome t hing sp eci a l
about his beginnings, his a b ou t t he way f ood m a k e s t he 72 Food T r ip
inspirations, and what makes worl d go round. I t bring s p eop l e Because it’s the most
his creative juices tick. t oge t her in m ys t erious ways a nd wonderful time of the
buil d s sp eci a l b ond s. Now, w e y e a r t o c e l e b r at e t h e
54 Brand Talk ta k e a l ook at t wo end s of t he ones you love, the night
Even if Auro is one of sp ec t rum. F ir s t, t he re s taur a n t i s s t i l l y o u n g t o ta k e
t h e n e w e s t p l ay e r s i n indus t ry a nd how t he y m a n age them out and about
t h e c h o c o l at e- m a k i n g t o del i v er in one of t he mo s t f o r d at e n i g h t.T h i s
i n d u s t r y, i t h a s p r o v e n gruel ing se a s ons of t he y e a r. issue, we divide our top
itself a promising T hen, w e mov e f ur t her t owa rd s e s ta bl ishmen t p icks a nd
addition to the roster t he fa mily uni t a nd e x p l ore gi v e you t wo op t ions:
t he p sychol ogic a l benef i t s of s av e or sp l urge. Ei t her
of local products in the way you choo se, w e c a n
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Learn their ins and outs dining ta bl e. t h at is one f or t he b ooks.
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Macho
Munchies
RECIPES BY NatHaN GriffiN & CoCktail
Mixes By Ulysse JoUaNNeaUd of tHe
raGiNG BUll CHoPHoUse & Bar
PHoToGRAPHY BY karlo CadaNG
SPECIAL THANkS To eNaH BaBa
SHoT oN LoCATIoN AT tHe raGiNG BUll
CHoPHoUse & Bar
ROASTED BEEF
TENDERLOIN &
MAPLE AND BACON
MANHATTAN
Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15-30 minutes Serves 10
Ingredients
FOR THE TENDERLOIN FOR THE COCKTAIL
• 1 ½ kilos beef tenderloin • Bulleit bourbon
• 20 grams sea salt • Macino Rosso Vermouth
• 20 grams black pepper • maple syrup
• 30 mL vegetable oil • smokey bitters
• 100 grams butter
• 1 bunch thyme
• 1 bunch rosemary
• 1 bulb garlic
Procedure
FOR THE TENDERLOIN
1. Remove any sinew from the beef, then cut into 150-gram
portions. Season with salt and crushed black pepper.
2. Place vegetable oil into a frying pan on high heat until hot.
3. Once oil is hot, place beef into the pan and sear all the
way round until golden brown then reduce heat. Add
butter, thyme, rosemary, and garlic. Base the beef with
the butter and flavor the meat.
4. In a tray, place the beef and cook in an oven at 180°C for
4-6 minutes, medium rare.
Editor’s Note: For the cocktail, you may customize the amount of
each ingredient according to your preference.
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BRAISED BEEF
STEW & BONIFACIO
PENICILIN
Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour Serves 10
Ingredients
FOR THE BEEF STEW • 20 grams sea salt
• 30 mL vegetable oil • 1 bulb garlic,
• 1 ½ kilos beef for garnishing
rump, diced
• 250 grams carrot, diced FOR THE COCKTAIL
• 1 bunch thyme • Elijah Craig,
• 150 mL red wine 12 years bourbon
• 150 mL beef stock • Fresh calamansi
• 150 grams potato, diced • Homemade ginger jam
• 20 grams black pepper • House Szechuan honey
Procedure
FOR THE BEEF STEW ingredients using
1. In a medium-sized pot, a jigger.
place vegetable oil on 3. Add ice cubes and
high heat. Caramelize shake for about 6
the beef, then seconds.
caramelize the carrots. 4. Strain using the
2. Add garlic and thyme, Hawthorne strainer
then deglaze the pan and fine strainer.
with red wine and 5. Remove ice from
reduce by half. Add shaker and dry shake
the beef stock. Add for 3 seconds.
the potatoes and 6. Garnish the cocktail
seasonings. Bring to a and serve.
boil then simmer and
cover with lid. Chef 's Note: A Hawthorne
3. Cook until beef strainer is one of the two
becomes tender for common strainer types. It's a
around 40 minutes on disc with a handle and two
low heat. or more stabilizing prongs
4. Serve stew in a bowl.
Editor’s Note: For the cocktail,
FOR THE COCKTAIL you may customize the
1. Chill glass with ice. amount of each ingredient
2. In a shaker, pour all according to your preference.
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Ingredients Procedure
FOR THE SHORT RIB FOR THE COCKTAIL FOR THE SHORT RIB FOR THE COCKTAIL
• 30 mL vegetable oil • Raging Bull Bourbon 1. In a medium-sized pot, place 1. Chill glass with ice.
• 1 ½ kilos short rib • Nectar PX Sherry vegetable oil on high heat. 2. In a mixing glass, pour all
• 1 piece carrot, • homemade vanilla Caramelize the short ribs, then ingredients using a jigger.
medium-sized syrup caramelized the carrots, onion, 3. Add ice cubes and stir for
• 1 piece brown onion • bitters and celery. about 10 seconds.
• 1 stalk celery 2. Add garlic and thyme, then deglaze 4. Strain using the
• 4 cloves garlic the pan with red wine and reduce Hawthorne strainer.
• 1 bunch thyme by half. Add the beef stock and 5. Add smoke using a smoking gun.
• 350 mL red wine chicken stock. Bring to a boil and 6. Garnish the cocktail and serve.
• 600 mL beef stock braise overnight for 8 hours at
• 600 mL chicken stock 82°C degrees. Editor’s Note: For the cocktail,
• 100 mL barbecue 3. Take the short rib out, and reduce you may customize the amount of
sauce the sauce until it thickens. Add the each ingredient according to your
barbecue sauce. preference.
4. In a plate, place the short rib and
glaze with barbecue sauce.
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Heny Sison Culinary School is
located at 33 Colonel Bonny
Serrano Avenue, Quezon City.
For inquiries, you may contact
them at (02) 726-5316.
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ROMANA TENDERS
Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Serves 4
Ingredients
• 4 slices beef tenderloin
• 1 cup all purpose f lour, for dredging
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ cup white wine
• 4 slices Parma ham
• 8 pieces fresh sage leaves
• lemon wedges, for serving
Procedure
1. Put the meat cutlet side by side on a sheet of
plastic wrap, and gently flatten.
2. Put in a platter with some flour and season with
salt and pepper, combine the dregs with a fork in
a seasoned flour, shaking off the excess.
3. In a saucepan, melt butter and heat oil. Sauté one
side of the meat for a minute then the other side,
and add wine.
4. Add the Parma ham and sage on top with a toothpick.
5. Once done, put the on a large plate, and serve hot
with lemon wedges.
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Ingredients Procedure
• 400 grams fusilli pasta 1. In a pot, boil the fusilli 3. Add water, tomato, 4. Keep it creamy and
• 30 grams butter, unsalted pasta in hot salted water stirring slowly until al pour the pasta in a large
• 1 tablespoon olive oil for 4 minutes, and let cool. dente; adding water if plate, and serve hot.
• water, as needed 2. In a large saucepan, heat necessary. Add the wine
• 1 cup tomato sauce the butter and add the and egg yolk, far from
• 2 tablespoons sweet wine olive oil and pasta, then the fire. Stir quickly to
• 4 pieces egg yolk toast it. avoid egg to scramble.
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Ingredients Procedure
• 1 piece small octopus 1. In a pot, boil the octopus and
• 2 pieces big squid, 300 grams each the big squid until tender.
• extra virgin olive oil Remove from water and cool
• 2 cloves garlic it down. Once cool, chop the
• 500 grams fresh clams octopus to 2-cm thick and cut
• 500 grams fresh mussels the squid to rings.
• 300 grams prawns, skinless 2. In a saucepan, heat oil then
• salt and pepper, to taste sauté garlic, clams, mussels,
• 3 pieces lemon juice and prawns. Add salt and
• 125 grams black olives, boneless pepper to taste.
• fresh parsley, for garnishing 3. In a plate, combine all the
seafood with lemon juice, olive
oil, and black olives. Sprinkle
fresh parsley and serve cold.
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Mellow Grubs
RECIPES BY CHef CeCil Park of tHe HeNy sisoN CUliNary sCHool
PHoToGRAPHY BY karlo CadaNG
SPECIAL THANkS To CHef HeNy sisoN aNd BU Castro
Ingredients Procedure
• 1 kilo whole chicken 1. For the stuffing, bring up to pressure.
• 1 2/3 cups water combine chestnuts, Cook for 20 minutes,
• 1 teaspoon salt baby potatoes, dates, then reduce the
• 1 piece fresh ginseng garlic, ginger, and salt. pressure and continue
root, finger-thick or Set aside. to cook for another 10
2 tablespoons ginseng 2. Rinse the chicken minutes until meat is
root, dried inside and out, pat dry very tender. If using a
with paper towels and pot, tightly cover and
FOR THE STuFFING fill the cavity with simmer for 1 to 1 ¼
• 4 dried chestnuts, soaked the stuffing. Close the hours, adding a little
for 30 minutes cavity of the chicken by more water if the sauce
• 4 pieces baby potatoes, threading a skewer in evaporates. Ensure you
optional and out of the f lap. turn the chicken several
• 3 pieces red dates, dried 3. Place the chicken in a times to cook evenly.
• 3 cloves garlic pressure cooker and add 4. Serve the chicken
• 1 slice ginger water, salt, and ginseng. whole, or cut into
• ½ teaspoon salt Close the cooker and smaller serving pieces.
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Ingredients
• 1/3 cup glutinous rice flour • ¾ cup mixed seafood,
• 1/3 cup rice flour rinsed and drained
• 1/3 cup flour • a pinch of dried chili strips
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt FOR THE GARLIC SOY DIP
• ½ teaspoon ground white pepper • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• ¾ cup water • ½ to 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 8 teaspoons vegetable oil • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 12-16 pieces spring onions, cut • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
into 6-inch lengths • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper,
freshly ground
Procedure
1. For the dip, mix all ingredients 4. Lay the spring onion in
in a bowl and set aside. neat rows on the batter,
2. In a mixing bowl, combine then scatter the seafood
all f lours, egg, salt, and and chili on top. Drizzle
white pepper; gradually 1 tablespoon of the
stirring in the water to reserved batter to secure
make a smooth, thin batter. the pancake. Cook for
Keep 4 tablespoons of the 2-3 minutes over medium
batter aside, then divide heat or until golden
the rest into 4 portions. brown underneath and
3. In a skillet, heat 2 teaspoons top starts to set. Turn the
of vegetable oil. When the oil pancake over and cook for
becomes moderately hot, add another minute. Repeat on
1 portion of the batter and remaining portions.
spread over the base of the 5. Serve hot with the garlic
skillet to make a thin pancake. soy dip on the side.
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Midnight Bites
RECIPES BY CHef ViViaN syyaP of tHe HeNy sisoN CUliNary sCHool
PHoToGRAPHY BY karlo CadaNG
SPECIAL THANkS To CHef HeNy sisoN aNd BU Castro
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CHOCNuT AND
BANANA CHIPS
POPCORN
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes Serves 2 to 4
Ingredients
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons butter, salted
• 1 cup Chocnut, grated
• 1 bag microwave popcorn, popped
• 1 cup banana chips
Procedure
1. In a saucepan, combine sugar and honey
together until melted. Turn off heat.
2. Add the butter and Chocnut, stirring
to combine.
3. Place hot popcorn on a sheet pan,
then pour the hot mixture and
banana chips over. Toss to coat and
let cool.
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WASABI-
HONEY
POPCORN
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Serves 2 to 4
Ingredients
• 2 teaspoons salt,
iodized
• ¼ cup wasabi
powder, sifted
• 5 tablespoons
butter, salted
• 4-5 drops food
coloring, green
• 1 ½ cups honey
• 1 bag microwave
popcorn, popped
Procedure
1. In a saucepan,
combine salt and
wasabi powder
together, stir to blend.
2. In a pan over low to
medium heat, melt
butter and add green
food coloring and
wasabi mixture, stir
to blend.
3. Turn off the heat
and add honey,
mixing well.
4. Place hot popcorn
in a bowl and pour
the wasabi-honey
mixture over the
popcorn, toss to coat.
Pour into a sheet pan
and cool.
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Ingredients Procedure
CARAMEL • 3 cups granulated sugar 1. Heat sugar and light corn syrup
together in a saucepan until it
COCONuT
• ½ cup light corn syrup
• 3 tablespoons butter, reaches a light caramel color for
about 12 minutes. Turn off heat.
CASHEW
salted
• 1 bag microwave 2. Stir in the butter until melted
popcorn, popped and incorporated.
Preparation time: 5 minutes • 2 cups cashew, dry 3. Place the hot popcorn on a sheet
Cooking time: 15 minutes roasted pan, and pour caramel, cashew,
Serves 2 to 4 • ½ cup dried coconut, and shredded coconut. Toss to
shredded and sweetened coat and let cool.
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Date Night
Aphrodisiacs
RECIPES BY CHef NiNa CaMaCHo
PHoToGRAPHY BY karlo CadaNG
SHoT oN LoCATIoN AT BerGHoff: tHe
fUNdaMeNtal kitCHeN
POTION #2
Preparation time: 15 minutes Serves 2
Ingredients
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 wedge lemon or lime
• 1 cup watermelon, seeded and diced
• 1 cup rose wine (or any sparkling,
sweet wine, champagne)
• 1 cup simple syrup, to taste
• crushed ice
• 1 cup watermelon balls, for garnish
Procedure
1. In a saucer, place sugar. Rub the rims
of the glasses with lemon wedge. Spin
rim of each glass in sugar. Set aside.
2. Blend watermelon and rose wine. Put
simple syrup, to taste. To make the
simple syrup, boil and cool 1:1 water
and sugar.
3. Fill each glass with ½ cup crushed
ice. Pour mixture to each glass.
4. Garnish with watermelon balls or
lemon slices.
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CHOCOLATE
ECSTASY
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Serves 2
Ingredients
• 250 grams dark chocolate chips or
dark chocolate bar
• 125 mL heav y cream or whipping cream
• cocoa powder, for rolling
• crushed Oreos, for rolling
• mini red sprinkles, for rolling
Procedure
1. In a bowl, put chocolate. Heat cream
and pour over the chocolate. Let it
rest for 3 minutes then stir gently.
2. Pour onto a lined pan and chill inside
the refrigerator for at least an hour.
3. Scoop out about a tablespoon of
chocolate mixture and roll it with
your hands. Place rolled balls in a
lined pan and chill inside the freezer.
4. In small bowls, prepare all
ingredients for rolling separately and
roll each chocolate ball.
5. Chill until ready to serve.
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WHOA-
TERMELON
DELIGHT
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Serves 2
Ingredients
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 200 grams thick cheese,
(feta, ricotta, goat's, or
halloumi)
• 200 grams watermelon,
deseeded and sliced
into triangles
• 20 grams fresh basil,
roughly chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• salt, to taste
• freshly ground black pepper
Procedure
1. Brush oil or pan
with oil. Grill all
the cheese slices
and tomatoes until
charring occurs.
Remove and set aside.
2. In a dish, arrange
watermelon, grilled
cheese, grilled
cherry tomatoes, and
chopped basil.
3. Mix together olive
oil and garlic. Drizzle
over salad.
4. Season with salt and
freshly ground pepper.
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Pica PicaRECIPES BY CHef MiCHelle adrillaNa of flaVors oN fire
PHoToGRAPHY BY karlo CadaNG
Stunners
SHoT oN LoCATIoN AT kUyseN eNterPrises
SPECIAL THANkS To CHester li
Ingredients
FOR THE SISIG • 50 grams red onion, finely chopped
• ¼ kilo beef brisket • 10 grams garlic, finely chopped
• ¼ kilo oxtail • 20 grams butter, nuggets
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 50 mL calamansi juice FOR THE CLOuD EGG
• 10 mL olive oil • 5 eggs
• 6 pieces bird’s eye chili, • salt and pepper, to taste
finely chopped • 30 pieces quail egg yolks
Procedure
FOR THE SISIG FOR THE CLOuD EGG
1. Place beef brisket and 1. Preheat oven to 120ºC & line
oxtail in separate pots baking mats.
with water and bring to 2. Beat the egg whites from low to
a boil until tender. Strain high speed, about 2-3 minutes
then mince into small until it forms stiff peaks.
cubes, and transfer to a 3. Dollop spoonfuls of the beaten
stainless tray. egg whites onto the baking
2. Preheat oven to 220°C then mats. Make a well on the center
place meat and roast for 20 using a spoon, enough to fit the
minutes until crispy. filling. Bake in the oven until
3. In a pan, heat oil and sauté hard and firm.
onions, garlic, and meat.
Add chili and calamansi TO ASSEMBLE
juice. Season with soy sauce Line up cloud eggs and fill up with
to taste. sisig. Top with the quail egg yolks.
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Ingredients Procedure
• 100 grams chickpea • 1 gram pepper, to taste 1. To make the hummus, blend chickpeas, Tahini
• 30 grams Tahini paste • 10 pieces pita bread paste, olive oil, parsley, and garlic using a food
• 100 mL olive oil • 20 grams grissini or processor. Season with salt and pepper.
• 5 grams parsley, finely breadsticks 2. Grill or pan grill pita bread and cut into triangles.
chopped • 30 grams red bell Insert the grissini sticks at the wider part of the
• 50 grams garlic, finely pepper, diced into small pita bread, making it look like a pine tree.
chopped cubes 3. Spread the hummus on the pita bread and top with
• 2 grams salt, to taste bell peppers.
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For recipe development or food styling
bookings, you may visit www.chefmac.ph
or contact (+63) 906-414-3047
Ingredients
• ½ cup natural peanut butter
• ½ cup mashed sweet potato
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 cup water
• 2 ½ cups all purpose f lour, sifted
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 3 tablespoon crushed peanuts, toasted
Procedure
1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
2. Mix peanut butter, sweet potato, honey, and water
thoroughly. Stir in flour, baking powder, and peanuts.
Knead lightly.
3. Roll out dough to 1-cm thickness and cut into desired shapes.
4. Bake for about 20-25 minutes until biscuits are dry.
5. Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days at room
temperature, or in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
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HOMEMADE
JERKY TREATS
Preparation time: 10 minutes Baking time: 2 hours
Ingredients
• 2 pieces chicken breast fillet
• ¼ kilo lean beef
• 15 pieces chicken gizzard
Procedure
1. Place chicken and beef in freezer for 1 hour to make
them easier to slice. Cut into ¼-inch thick slices.
2. Open chicken gizzards and place flat on prepared
baking tray together with chicken and beef slices.
3. Bake at 150-175ºF oven for 1 hour 30 minutes or until
completely dry. Cool on a wire rack.
4. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up
to 2 weeks.
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Ingredients Procedure
• 1 cup minced fresh salmon • 1 cup all purpose flour 1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. about 30 minutes. Cool
or tuna • 1 teaspoon baking powder 2. In a bowl, mix together completely.
• ½ cup grated carrot salmon or tuna, carrot, 5. Fill and frost with potato
• ½ cup grated zucchini FOR THE ICING zucchini, egg, honey, oil, and cream cheese icing.
• 1 large egg • 1 large potato and water thoroughly. 6. To make icing, mix
• 1 tablespoon honey • ½ cup water 3. Sift together and stir in potato, water, and
• 2 tablespoons canola oil • ¾ cup low-fat cream cheese flour and baking powder. cream cheese together
• ¼ cup water 4. Divide batter between until smooth.
two prepared 4-inch
pans and bake for
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“I know people will look at this, Since winning that first event, he
[those who really practice the craft], has participated in over sixteen Young
and criticize this; but [for me], it looks Hoteliers Exposition contests. But it
natural—detail wise, and technique wise,“ wasn’t until the fourth one that he was
he shared under a hush as he carefully pushed by circumstances to sign up for a
and meticulously delved into styling it. pastry challenge.
He operated with a certain caution He was hell-bent on throwing his
that you’d imagine a celebrated and name into the hat for a hot kitchen
awarded pastry chef would not have. competition, but was later eliminated in
It was not a novice apprehension, but the selection process. Refusing to miss
rather a careful calculation of whether
or not each move of a hand would lead
to the unfortunate crumbling of the
beautiful chocolate-made foliage.
It had been a while since he had to
sculpt chocolate. The last time he did a
similar project was for a competition he
participated in 2013, when he was still
employed with Raffles and Fairmont in
Makati. Though he did not bring home
the bacon—a first for Chef Miko as he "His storied love
had always ranked a place for every and career in
competition he joined: twelve golds, tHe world of
two silvers, and a bronze to be exact—he
did gain a much deeper perspective on sweets began in
the value of winning, and what it took
to get there.
serendipity."
a BeGiNNiNG to eVerytHiNG
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"ever since
He bagan
competing,
cHef miko
Has taken
to Heart
tHe growing
pains tHat
comes witH
practicing
His craft."
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This sort of workplace love for his expertise. For dessert spots that Chef This continuous pursuit
discrimination may have the past 11 years, he has Miko handles to this day. for knowledge for his
stung, but Chef Miko seen Chef Miko’s decade- “Pastry has always craft makes him the best
was not going to let a few long career unfold: from been his passion even in what he does. ”
slurs set him off course. their practicum days at before I met him,” San
He took it with a grain of EDSA Shangri-La, to the Juan shared. “While I tHe MileaGe of
salt, and proved to them PassioN
that he was great at his
job, not because of his Ever since his first
flamboyance, but rather pastry competition in
his ferventness, and
letting his passion have
"wHile i love pastry, miko culinary school, Chef
Miko has been pushing
its way. Has a passion for it. His eye the boundaries of what
“[Passion is] one of
the things I had when
for creativity, as well a dessert is expected to
be like. His restaurants
I started pursuing my as His mind for flavor, is and dessert spots
career. That’s the one sometHing innate to Him." (Scout’s Honor, Freezer
thing that separated Burn, Le Petite Soufflé,
me from a lot of pastry and The Workshop)
chefs—‘coz I worked in are a testament to
a lot of establishments this continuous push
with people who are like number of hotels and love pastry, Miko has a for excellence and
me—they worked really restaurants that he has passion for it. His eye ingenuity—a love letter
hard but they lacked the been a part of, even their for creativity, as well as of sorts, a dedication of
passion,” he shared. time as business partners his mind for flavor, is his passion for the pastry
His partner, now at a now-defunct home- something innate to him. arts. Through the years,
husband, JV San Juan has based baking venture, and I saw his eagerness to Chef Miko has learned
been a testament to his of course, the numerous learn and try out things. that though passion
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may have been his kick-starter, one More importantly, Chef Miko
ingredient does not make a cake. sees the value of the people that have
“Passion is just one part of reaching supported his dreams from the very
what you want to be in life. It’s an start. His husband, as Chef Miko would
essential part, but it’s just one part of put it, has been his biggest cheerleader;
it. You have to have [passion] for you believing in him and his capability to
to start doing, or to become what you rise above his challenges even before he
want to be. But it’s not enough.” would think that he could do so. His long
His colorful journey has shown him time friend and fellow pastry chef, Chef
that though his innate fervor for sweet Peachy Juban, who in an introductory
confections has been his career’s meal speech that she gave to welcome Chef
Miko on stage at this year’s Madrid
Fusion likened watching his growth as
a chef to reading a book, and seeing the
pages unfold before her very eyes. And a
number of industry movers that he sees
as mentors and great influences, such
as Chef Sau del Rosario, Chef Cyrielle
Soenen, Chef Chele Gonzalez, and Chef
Margarita Forés.
"i found out tHat In return, he has been recognized
it was not scary to as one of the best in his craft by the
people that love his confections, by
lose. i Had to lose to his esteemed mentor and peers, and of
know wHat it takes course through numerous awards from
to win." the Philippine Culinary Cup, Hong
Kong Food Exposition, Hong Kong
Culinary Classics, World Association of
Chef’s Societies Congress, and more.
You would think that a competitive
and dedicated craftsman like he is would
be caught up by the high of winning,
but amongst all of these wins, he values
what he learned at that singular loss in
2013 the most.
ticket, he cannot dismiss how without “I found out that it was not scary to
raw talent, his passion would have been lose. I had to lose to know what it takes
in vain; or if not drive, he would not have to win,” Chef Miko shared alluding
been a competitive and excellent pastry to what it took for him to refuse to
chef; and if not for understanding the tolerate his excuses, to continuously
necessity of rediscovery and redeveloping push and assert his goals, and to go
passion for what one does, he would have beyond his expectations and what
given up when things became rough. others have expected of him.
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"wHile it's a
relatively new
company, it Holds
tHe distinction
of being one
tHat's looking
to revitalize one
of tHe country's
lesser-realized
industries—
cHocolate."
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"Legend has
it that there
was once a
man named
valentine."
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February 14 began to as chaos. Which begs the tHe War ZoNe giveaways that they can
take on a whole new question, how do they do If love is a battlefield, offer, small touches they
light. Couples would it like clockwork? then so is February 14 for can put in to the whole
partake in the spirit St. the warriors breaking a experience—roses or
Valentine left behind, one WHere it BeGiNs sweat behind the kitchen anything the guests can
that celebrated love and It all starts with and those slaving away at take home.”
affection in a grandiose crafting the experience the front of house. In the
manner. Speeches of in an appropriate setting. nitty-gritty of the much- a WiNNiNG Battle Cry
adoration were adorned Prep is an important anticipated event, Chef At the end of the day,
with flowers and sweets, aspect before the curtains Niño employs certain it boils down to creating
and that was just the rise for the big night. strategies on logistics. For an impact on memory
beginning. A string of meetings one, he makes sure he’s got and eventually becoming
Today, it has become is needed leading up all hands on deck. As such, a vital part of one’s love
a multi-billion dollar to the event, especially he doubles the staff and story—be it in the context
“holiday”. The business in an industry where hires extra hands. Then of romance, friendship,
of love has created in every detail counts. there’s the Valentine’s family, or work. Chef
itself its own currency, Shangri-La at the Set Menu he innovates Niño shares a noteworthy
and the numbers don’t Fort’s Communication every year. He says he story he holds dear to his
lie. Entrepreneur has Executive, Enah Baba, swears by this system on heart to this day, “We had
reported Valentine’s Day a couple drive into Ninyo.
sales reaching an all-time They had a reservation and
high all over the world everything. We noticed,
at roughly $19.7 billion though, that they did not
in 2016. Meanwhile, The "today, it has become a multi- come down from their
Fiscal Times estimates car. Soon after, the couple
$3.8 billion spent on an billion dollar "holiday". the decided to drive away.
evening out, with 25
percent choosing to wine business of love has created in Later on, we found out
that they had broken up.
and dine.
Our nation is
itself its own currency, and the The guy who made the
reservation messaged to
no exception to the
phenomenon. We’ve been
numbers don't lie...our nation is apologize, we expressed
our empathy, and told him
hit by the lovebug time
and again. Chef Niño Laus
no exception to the phenomenon. he can come back anytime
to redeem his dinner. He
of Ninyo Fusion Cuisine, a we've been hit by the lovebug eventually did a year later,
restaurant that has become with the same girl, this
a cult hit for couples on time and again." time for a proposal.”
Valentine’s Day, alludes to It is in moments like
this, “It's really the busiest these that gastronomy
time for us, the whole bleed seamlessly into life.
February actually, but attributes their success to the evenings of the 13th, And despite the long hours
Valentine's Day especially. giving each of their hotel’s 14th, and the 15th since the industry needs to put
Reservations are nonstop. restaurants a certain it tends to get really busy. in, they seem to agree on
People call as early as personality. “We make In his kitchen, guests also the same thing:keeping up
December. It's a lot of sure that the offerings get to choose between with St. Valentine is not so
work and coordination and how we communicate two batches for dining—a bad after all.
on our end—making sure in terms of marketing strategy he utilizes to
we don't miss out on any are also synonymous avoid overcrowding and to Ninyo Fusion Cuisine is
details and special requests to the personality per guarantee the best service. located at 66 Esteban Abada
by the guests. The results restaurant,” she says. Enah also attests to the St., Loyola Heights, Quezon
are always great. Sales are To wit, options should set menu rationale in their City. For reservations and
at its peak and people end be open to make sure restaurants for purposes inquiries you can contact,
their dinner happy”. everyone is included. The of efficiency and lessening (02) 426-0301.
The food and key is not to isolate the food wastage. Another
hospitality industry get holiday to just romantic thing the hospitality Shangri-La Fort is located
the brunt of the hustle and love, as there are different industry has up their sleeve at 30th St., cor. 5th
bustle, bringing a sense angles and stories of it to on the special day? Small Avenue, BGC, Taguig. For
of order and beauty to a celebrate. tokens. “The managers reservations and inquiries,
night otherwise defined come up with certain you can contact 820-8888.
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loin joints
center
Presenting the final
meat cuts you see in the
marketplaces. Now, you are
ready to meat cut to your
heart's delight!
belly slices
rustic belly
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1
classic menu offerings, it guarantees the finest dining
experience.
Price range: Approximately Php2,500 for two
2
3 210 degrees kitchen + drinkery
5
Whoever said fine dining can’t be fun? More akin to
a laidback and homey feel: posters of different cities
around the world and quirky quotes fill up the walls.
Their four-course menu is worth every penny.
Price range: Approximately Php2,600 for two
4 Blackbird
Aviation-inspired restaurant, Blackbird, combines
sophistication, simplicity and elegance; but more
importantly a one of a kind dining experience.
Price range: Approximately Php3,100 for two
4 3
and intimate bonding time with your loved one, they
constantly evolve their menu, so try asking them for
their recommended dishes.
Price range: Approximately Php3,000 for two
save Amazing dates need not break your pockets. There are
a huge number of concept restaurants that can equally
ensure a good time and filled tummies. Here are our
recommendations.
1 rustic Mornings by isabelo
They serve all-day breakfast fares that won’t
disappoint, and an array of popular Filipino dishes
like Lechon kawali and kaldereta. The place is
also IG-worthy, perfect for immortalizing those
snapworthy moments.
Price range: Approximately Php1,100 for two
2 Bucky’s
Combining a chill vibe, a tight but varied menu, and
1
good food, Bucky’s covers all your bases. Since it’s
in Poblacion, you and your loved one can explore the
neighborhood right after.
Price range: Approximately Php500 for two
2
3 la Vie Parisienne
Don’t let its façade intimidate you because, contrary
4
to its looks, it won’t cost you too much. The best part?
It’s a french bakery, deli, and a wine cellar all in one!
Their ingredients are imported from France, but they
still keep their prices on the affordable side.
Price range: Approximately Php1,100 for two
3
4 Common folk
Right along katipunan is this cozy nook. They offer
toasts and sandwiches in different ways—Salmon to
Love and Say Cheese are among their highlights.
Price range: Approximately Php500 for two
5
Price range: Approximately Php800 for two
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