French Dinner for Two - A Valentine's Themed Cooking Demo

Romantic Dinner for the Valentine's day in a (expensive) resto? Not streetwise! romantic but not "sulit".

Preparing dinner for your valentine date? That's streetwise.

No! I'm not endorsing a fried chicken resto, but I'm inviting you to this event that surely put fire on your valentine's day date.

its an RSVP event so please call (63-02) 890-5003 or +63917-840-5440

Just imagine, Chef Jessie Sincioco will teach you how to cook a french inspired meals then you'll cook it on Feb. 14 for your lovely date then set up your place then whats next is up to you.

So remember, on February 7 at the 4/f of Rustans Makati 3 pm Chef Jessie will demonstrate her yummy french inspired meal. After this, you'll still have 7 days to hit the grocery, set the date and set up your place.

Chef Jessie Sincioco at Maya Kitchen

26 January 2013

Maya Kitchen Culinary Arts Center

8/f Liberty Center, Pasay Road, Makati City

Chef Jessie Sincioco demonstrated her masterpiece dishes at the Maya Culinary Art Center. Before I share to you her dishes, let me first share her Maya story.

Ms. Jessie was a career woman. She joined Maya Kitchen’s contest in the 80’s. Her Mango Cake won and Maya Kitchen gave her perks and prizes. Because of this Ms. Jessie became Chef Jessie that made her not only a chef but also a restaurateur of two restaurants in Makati City: Chef Jessie Rockwell Club and; Top of the City by Chef Jessie.

Chef Jessie demonstrated these yummy dishes:

Appetizer : Veggie Chips with Tzatziki. It’s a mixed chips of Potato, Sweet Potato, Beetroot and Carrots. Tzatziki is a greek dip made of yogurt.

Salad : My Garden Salad with chef Jessie’s own dressing. It’s any greens she found in her garden. Beside from the lettuce that came from the kitchen/grocery she mixed: young kamias, pansit-pansitan, ashitaba and many more that I cant recall. She then dress it with her own dressing which is a mixture of olive oil, vinegar and spices.

First Course : Sea Bass en Papillote. It’s a mixture of veggies and fillet of sea bass then wrapped in parchment paper then baked. Its natural juices produce steam thus Chef Jessie said that after baking it should be served immediately and when the paper was cut to open, its steam is very aromatic.

Main Course : Ostrich with Bourguinon Sauce. It’s a seasoned steak of ostrich meat then seared before grilling in the oven. The sauce was poured before serving. She also shared that in plating, carbohydrates (in this case the potato gratin) are always on the right side.

Dessert : Chocolate Soufflé. No need to describe but Chef Jessie advised that it also be served right after baking and dusted w/ confectioners’ sugar while it is still rising. Believe me, when this pops out the oven, the Soufflé really overflowing but in just a few seconds it became 'deflated'.

Bonus Dessert! : Chef Jessie's Award Winning Mango Cake. I really forgot the cake's full name but its really yummy. The cake is creamy-melt-in-your-mouth. Its my first time to eat such cake. its literally "walang katulad" no wonder it won.

Spicing up the Kitchen With Less Heat

Literally dozens of pressure cooker recipes exist for those who prefer this lightning fast method of cooking over the traditional convection oven. KitchenAid® cookware offers another bonus when it comes to reducing heat and saving cooking time.

Pressure cooker quick recipes, such as that for beef stew, cut down on cooking time by at least two hours. The total time for this family favorite, from start to finish, is a mere 25 minutes. The secret behind this rapid readiness is the locking lid on the cooker. It increases the temperature at which the food cooks, while holding in moist steam -- this tenderizes the ingredients.

You can use your pressure cooker for recipes, preparing something as simple as pork chops to a finer dish such as coq au vin. Whether it is just your family you are trying to please or guests you want to impress, you cannot go wrong using this method.

For novices and serious cooks alike, KitchenAid ovenproof cookware is a must-have, especially when trying to reduce cooking time and the amount of heat you generate in the kitchen. These sets are the finest that you can find, known for their long-term durability, scratch resistance and fast cooking times. This reduces the amount of time you spend in the kitchen. One of the nicest features, though, is that they are oven safe up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. You can brown your meat on the stove top, then finish your dish in the oven.

No one enjoys slaving over a stove for hours at a time. This is what makes pressure cookers and KitchenAid cookware essential components in your kitchen arsenal.

Coco Martin : Max’s Restaurant’s newest brand ambassador

15 January 2013

Max’s Restaurant

Sct. Tuason, Quezon City

The much awaited press launch for Max’s Restaurant’s newest endorser has finally done. Max’s Restaurant launches Coco Martin, an actor and endorser, as their newest brand ambassador.

During the press launch, it was revealed that Coco Martin is really part of Max’s Family even before stardom. He was discovered while he is serving a talent scout. Coco Martin is a dinning crew of Max’s (SM City) Fairview. “Ngiti ka nga” the talent scout asked Coco. He then gave his business card to Coco then advised him to proceed to ABS-CBN center. The rest is as they call history.

Max’s Restaurant current TV ad is just first of three TV ads, the second TV ad will run by last week of February or first week of March. With this we will expect more TV ads in the years to come. Brillante Mendoza is the TV ads director. He too is also part of Max’s Family before; he was part of a TV ad production team before he became an award winning director.

The Maya Kitchen presents Chef Jessie Sincioco

On January 26, Saturday, 9am-1pm, The Maya Kitchen presents well known chef and restaurateur Chef Jessie Sincioco, as she shares her recipes for light, healthy yet delicious dishes to usher in the New Year.

She is an honest to goodness ‘discovery’ of The Maya Kitchen. Josefina Cruz Sincioco, then a novice baker, won the grand prize in the baking category of the Great Maya Cookfest way back in 1983. She credits this as the start of her career in the kitchen.

Her 3-month training at the Hotel Inter-Continental Manila after the competition turned into a full time job with the property. She was sent to train abroad, joined local and international competitions and in 1990, she became the first Filipina Pastry Chef in the history of the hotel.

The chef who, at first, did not have a liking for the smell of the kitchen found initial fame when she, along with expatriate partners, turned the restaurant Le Souffle into a fine dining mecca.

Chef Jessie is now President and CEO of JCS Gastronomie Inc. that operates fine dining restaurants Chef Jessie Rockwell Club and Top of the Citi by Chef Jessie. She is also a co-author of KULINARYA, a Guidebook to Philippine Cuisine.

Dedicated, hard working, feisty and in the end all talent, this is what Chef Jessie Sincioco is all about.

{Press Release provided by the Maya Kitchen}

The Maya Kitchen is located  8F Liberty Building, 835 A. Arnaiz Avenue (Pasay Road), Makati City.

My Canon Story

I joined the "My Canon Story" writing contest. I posted it on their website http://www.canon.com.ph/15years/ few days before the deadline. I thought it wasn't included in the official list of entries for i havnt seen my entry in their gallery - not until now. The winner was already chosen and even though I did not won I'm still happy for its a good friend and co-blogger won. Im happy for him simply because he is so good in blogging but his camera puts him down. Now that he has a new camera, we can expect more from him.

to prevent copy-paste of entry ill be then sharing to you my entry's link, i just hope admins will not delete it :haha:

http://15years.canon.com.ph/blog/entry/654.html

EVA Airways B-16307

EVA Airways

B-16307

Airline: EVA Airways
Aircraft: Airbus A330-203
Registration #: B-16307
Serial # / Construction #: MSN 634
First Flight: 11-10-2004
Test Registration: F-WWYJ
Delivery Date: 24-11-2004

Configuration:
First Class Seats (F) : none
Business Class Seats (C): 24
Economy Class Seats (Y): 228

Location:
Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 (IATA = MNL; ICAO = RPLL)
Manila, Philippines

Remarks:
Taxing

Camera:
Canon Powershot A580

Photo Date and Time:
26 August 2008 01:00pm (GMT +8)

Information Source:
http://www.planespotters.net/Production_List/Airbus/A330/634,B-16307-EVA-Airways.php

Thai Airways HS-TJC

Thai Airways

HS-TJC

Airline: Thai Airways
Aircraft: Boeing 777-2D7
Registration #: HS-TJC
Serial # / Construction #: MSN 27728; Line # 44
First Flight: 07-10-1996
Test Registration: - no data -
Delivery Date: 25-10-1996

Configuration:
First Class Seats (F): none
usiness Class Seats (C): 55
Economy Class Seats (Y): 303

Location:
Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 (IATA = MNL; ICAO = RPLL)
Manila, Philippines

Remarks:
Taxing

Camera:
Canon Powershot A580

Photo Date and Time:
26 August 2008 2:45pm (GMT+8)

Information Source:
http://www.planespotters.net/Production_List/Boeing/777/27728,HS-TJC-Thai-Airways-International.php

United States Air Force C-17A Globemaster III

United States Air Force

07-7181

Airforce: United States Air Force
Aircraft: Boeing C-17A Globemaster III
Registration #: 07-7181
Serial # / Construction #: MSN P-181
Delivery Date: 09-12-2008

Configuration:
Cargo Plane; Member of 437th Airlift Wing, Charleston Airforce Base

Location:
Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 (IATA = MNL; ICAO = RPLL)
Manila, Philippines

Remarks:
Taxing

Camera:
Canon Powershot A580

Photo Date and Time:
26 August 2008 2:30pm (GMT+8)

Information Source:
http://www.planespotters.net/Production_List/Boeing/C-17-Globemaster-III/P-181,07-7181-USAF-United-States-Air-Force.php

Japan Airlines JA623J

Japan Airlines

JA623J

Airline: Japan Airlines
Aircraft: Boeing 767-346(ER)
Registration #: JA623J
Serial # / Construction #: MSN 36131; Line # 978
First Flight: 15-05-2009
Test Registration: N6005C
Delivery Date: 29-05-2009

Configuration:
First Class Seats (F) : none
Business Class Seats (C): 30
Economy Class Seats (Y): 207

Location:
Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 (IATA = MNL; ICAO = RPLL)
Manila, Philippines

Remarks:
Taxing

Camera:
Canon Powershot A580

Photo Date and Time:
26 August 2008 2:47pm (GMT+8)

Information Source:
http://www.planespotters.net/Production_List/Boeing/767/36131,JA623J-Japan-Airlines.php

Saudi Arabian Airlines HZ-AIQ

Saudi Arabian Airlines

HZ-AIQ

Airline: Saudi Arabian Airlines
Aircraft: Boeing 747-368
Registration #: HZ-AIQ
Serial # / Construction #: MSN 23268; Line # 631
First Flight: 14-01-1986
Test Registration: N6005C
Delivery Date: 14-03-1986

Status as of this post : Stored (Temporarily or permanently stored (withdrawn from use))

Location:
Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 (IATA = MNL; ICAO = RPLL)
Manila, Philippines

Remarks:
Taxing

Camera:
Canon Powershot A580

Photo Date and Time:
26 August 2008 2:33pm (GMT+8)

Information Source:
http://www.planespotters.net/Production_List/Boeing/747/23268,HZ-AIQ-Saudi-Arabian-Airlines.php

Singapore Airlines 9V-SQF

Singapore Airlines

9V-SQF

Airline: Singapore Airlines
Aircraft: Boeing 777-212(ER)
Registration #: 9V-SQF
Serial # / Construction #: MSN 28512; Line # 126
First Flight: 02-03-1998
Test Registration: - no data -
Delivery Date: 12-03-1998

Configuration:
First Class Seats (F): 12
usiness Class Seats (C): 42
Economy Class Seats (Y): 234

Location:
Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 (IATA = MNL; ICAO = RPLL)
Manila, Philippines

Remarks:
Taxing

Camera:
Canon Powershot A580

Photo Date and Time:
26 August 2008 2:34pm (GMT+8)

Information Source:
http://www.planespotters.net/Production_List/Boeing/777/28512,9V-SQF-Singapore-Airlines.php

Thai Airways HS-TJA

Thai Airways

HS-TJA

Airline: Thai Airways
Aircraft: Boeing 777-2D7
Registration #: HS-TJA
Serial # / Construction #: MSN 27726; Line # 25
First Flight: 01-03-1996
Test Registration: - no data -
Delivery Date: 31-03-1996

Configuration:
First Class Seats (F): none
usiness Class Seats (C): 55
Economy Class Seats (Y): 303

Location:
Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 (IATA = MNL; ICAO = RPLL)
Manila, Philippines

Remarks:
Taxing

Camera:
Canon Powershot A580

Photo Date and Time:
26 August 2008 2:48pm (GMT+8)

Information Source:
http://www.planespotters.net/Production_List/Boeing/777/27726,HS-TJA-Thai-Airways-International.php

Korean Air HL7553

Korean Air

HL7553

Airline: Korean Air
Aircraft: Airbus A330-323X
Registration #: HL7553
Serial # / Construction #: MSN 267
First Flight: 16-04-1999
Test Registration: F-WWKZ
Delivery Date: 04-06-1999

Configuration:
First Class Seats (F): 12
usiness Class Seats (C): 28
Economy Class Seats (Y): 256

Location:
Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 (IATA = MNL; ICAO = RPLL)
Manila, Philippines

Remarks:
Taxing

Camera:
Canon Powershot A580

Photo Date and Time:
26 August 2008 12:43pm (GMT+8)

Information Source:
http://www.planespotters.net/Production_List/Airbus/A330/267,HL7553-Korean-Air-Lines.php

Cathay Pacific B-HOW

Cathay Pacific

B-HOW

Airline: Cathay Pacific
Aircraft: Boeing 747-467
Registration #: B-HOW
Serial # / Construction #: MSN 25211; Line # 873
First Flight: 13-08-1991
Test Registration: - no data -
Delivery Date: 04-10-1997 (re registered)

Configuration:
First Class Seats (F): 12
usiness Class Seats (C): 47
Economy Class Seats (Y): 324

Location:
Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 (IATA = MNL; ICAO = RPLL)
Manila, Philippines

Remarks:
Taxing

Camera:
Canon Powershot A580

Photo Date and Time:
26 August 2008 12:44pm (GMT+8)

Information Source:
http://www.planespotters.net/Production_List/Boeing/747/25211,B-HOW-Cathay-Pacific.php