Pasta lovers will be pleased to know that there is a National Pasta Month and it is happening this month of October. Last Saturday, Dona Elena Al Dente Pasta hosted an event that showed us how to make the most out of this pasta appreciation month. The event has all the ingredients to recognize the value of pasta in gastronomy. There were informative talks about the health benefits of pasta, a cooking demo by Chef Michel Cottabaren, and a cook-off with some of the bloggers. RJ Ledesma also … [read more]
Archives for October 2014
Ingredients for Hosting a Dinner Party
Most people celebrate milestones, birthdays, and other special occasions with friends and family at their side. This is usually done by having a party at home or someplace else. Hosting a dinner party is no easy task especially if you decide to handle everything by yourself. But even if you decide to hire an events manager to take care of the dirty work, it helps to know a few basic ingredients that make a great party. The first ingredient is a theme or motif for the party. This would be the … [read more]
Going Bananas Over Frosted Cupcakes
Maginhawa St., Diliman Q.C. offers several food stops for foodies on an expedition. One food stop for those who have a sweet tooth, or cupcake addicts like me, is the Frosted Desserts Restaurant. This shop offers frosted cupcakes and dessert bars for everyone to enjoy. My top three picks include the Banana Nutella, Banana Walnut, and The King. These are all banana cupcakes with different frostings. It’s the cupcake that I really love and the toppings were simply bonuses. The banana cupcake … [read more]
Traditional Dishes for Thanksgiving 2014
Thanksgiving Celebration is held every 4th Thursday of November. It commemorates the 1621 feast shared by the English Pilgrims and Native Americans to celebrate a successful harvest. Recipes and menus may have evolved over the years but a Thanksgiving meal will not be complete without traditional dishes enjoyed by the pilgrims and their guests. So bring out the turkey and start the feast! A thanksgiving dinner will not be complete without Baked or Roasted Turkey in the menu. Some people even … [read more]