Cook and Brew.

Even though our country was massively devastated by a series of calamities recently, I believe that the whole nation will still celebrate the Christmas season with a gleeful and positive spirit. After all, we’ve always been known as a pliant kindred and we always try to stand up as a nation no matter how tough the obstacle is that comes our way.

Jollibee’s mission of spreading Christmas cheer to needy children through their Maaga Ang Pasko program has always been commendable. It is the longest yearly Christmas donation drive where kids are encouraged to donate toys and books to kids who are less fortunate. It doesn’t have to be brand new or those latest gadgets like PS3, Xbox or netbooks. In fact, they are encouraged to donate their old toys or their current ones which actually teach and instill in them the true spirit of giving.

Kudos to Jollibee for this admirable cause.

*Photo snagged from philstar.com

For a limited time only…

Coffee addicts out there, be sure to drop by at Greenbelt 3 and 5 on October 13-26, 2009 and join as the Philippine Coffee Board celebrates the annual coffee festival, entitled “Coffee Origins, Discovering The Philippines’ Best.”

Familiarize yourself with different coffee types grown from the small towns and private farms of the region. Overflowing coffee for FREE from different roasters and processors all throughout the event so get ready for a one of a kind caffeine-high experience.

For more information about this event as well as other events of the Philippine Coffee Board, check out what’s brewing on their website.

In celebration of Yummy.ph’s Hong Kong Food and Wine Festival 2009, the site is running a Food and Travel Article Writing Contest from October 5, 2009 at 12 noon to October 16, 2009 at 12 p.m., Philippine standard time.

What’s at stake are the following:
Grand Prize: Free trip for 2 to Hong Kong for 3 days and 2 nights inclusive of airfare and hotel accommodations. Plus a one-day pass to the Hong Kong Food and Wine Festival and be invited to write about his or her experience to be posted on Yummy.ph.
1st Runner-Up: An all-expense paid dinner at Fish and Co. restaurant.
Five (5) Runners-Up: Two will each receive a three-month subscription of YUMMY magazine and three will win a set of YUMMY books.

To join, be a member of Yummy.ph and should be 18 years old and above. Must carry a passport valid at least six months prior to date of travel.

All you have to do is submit a food and travel (local or international) article that is 800 to 1000 words long, accompanied by at least three (3) good photographs in high resolution. Participants may submit a maximum of two (2) entries. Each entry should also contain the participant’s full name, address, and contact numbers. Send your entries to yummy.ph@gmail.com on or before October 16, 2009, 12 p.m.

Criteria:
50% content and style
30% photography
20% overall impact

Announcement of winners will be on Friday, October 16, 2009, 6 p.m.

For more information and queries, check out Yummy.ph.

Rene Barbier and the Maya Kitchen present
WINE APPRECIATION + FOOD PAIRING BASICS
A talk on how to make simple appetizers for your parties and how to pair them with the right wines.
This week- Pizza! How to make 3 types of easy to make bite size pizzas to be followed by a short talk on wine appreciation.

When: October 9, 2009
Where: The Forum, Fullybooked Bonifacio High Street
Time: 6pm-9pm
Fee: Php1000.00 (comes with a loot bag)
Registration: Fullybooked Customer Service desk at Bonifacio High Street or email at francis_oliva01@yahoo.com or call (0917) 537-5171 and (02) 2157222.

For more information, check out Fully Booked Online.

Calling all parents out there who are in the midst of their kid’s birthday party planning.  Participate in the Grand Food Tasting of Hizon’s Catering, one of the best and leading caterers in the country, on the scheduled date below. (Thanks to my friend, Mec, for sharing this).

Participation in the Grand Food Tasting is Free, but since seats are limited, attendees are required to register online to reserve a slot.

What: The Grand Food Tasting is a free food tasting event, open exclusively to parents planing a party for their kids.

When: Sunday, October 4, 2009
Time: 11AM – 6PM
Where: Light of Love Event Place, 1163 Santol st., Quezon City Philippines (Green Gate)

How to attend the grand food tasting?
To attend the Grand Food Tasting, Simply click on the appropriate link below.

If you wish to attend the Grand Food Tasting
(click here and fill up a registration form to reserve seats for the event)

If you cannot attend the food tasting due to it’s date or location but wish to attend our next food tasting event
(click here and pre-register to their next grand food tasting event)

If you wish to learn more about their catering services and how they can help you on your upcoming event.
(click here to fill up a contact form so their event consultant can get in touch with you as soon as possible )

What to Expect at the Children’s Party Grand Food Tasting

Activity Stations
Glitter Tatoo
Face Painting
Mascot Performances
Magician Booths
Baloon Twisting
Cupcake Designing

Food Stations
Hot Food Cart Stations
Hotdogs, Flavored French Fries, Fish Balls
Quesadilla Station (Our Tribute to Mexican cuisine, a variety quesadillas freshly made by our chef )

On Spot Pasta Station (Gourmet Pasta stations prepared on the spot by our chef )

Carving Station (8 hour Oven Roasted Beef Fillet seasoned with Rosemary and Garlic)

Dessert Buffet Station
Miniature Cakes Served in shot glasses
Chocolate Mousse, Vanilla Mouse, Black forest Mousse

Mango Pannacotta served in miniature teacups, Tiramisu, Cr่me Brulee

Classic Desserts in Margarita Glasses (Coffee Jelly, Buco Pandan, Nata Con Peaches )

Crepe Station (Crepes Made on the Spot by our chef)

Chocolate Fondue Fountain (5ft chocolate fondue fountain served with fresh fruit dippings )

Kid’s Buffet
Baked Spaghetti
Home Style BBQ
Mini Burgers
Chicken Lolipops
Mini Pizzas

Adult’s Buffet
Chicken BBQ in Hawaiian Sauce
Fish Fillet with Honey Mustard Sauce
Lengua Royale Champignon
Buttered Vegetables
Steamed Rice

All attendees who will book their Children’s Party (Minimum of 100 Adults) with Hizon’s Catering can get for free any two of these stations for their event.

Pasta Bar
Dessert buffet
On spot crepe
Chocolate fondue fountain
Carving Station
Quesadilla Station
So register now for the grand food tasting!