By Ed Dychauco
Pots & Pans
BAKERY owners and baking enthusiasts from all over Northern Mindanao attended a full day seminar on bread and cake baking last August 15 at Hotel Conchita in Cogon, Cagayan de Oro City sponsored by Puratos Philippines Inc., a world-renowned bakery ingredients supplier in the country.
As far as I can remember, Pots & Pans Home Bake & Coffee Shop has been using Puratos quality products for almost 30 years now. I can still vividly remember my late sister, Gloria Dychauco-Martinez, concocting new recipes using their ingredients.
In fact, that was the time when I was formally introduced to the "Puratos" family. And as we grow to become a bakery owner, we are also treated to newer and more innovative products that helped us simplify baking in our business!
Upon entering the venue, my eyes were fixed on the display table where several scrumptious breads and cakes were displayed. The venue was filled with enthusiastic participants who stayed the whole day. The demonstration started at about 9 a.m. with the following recipes: Donuts, using Tegral Colorado (a specialty bread mix), Shell & Soft Bread Varieties, Green Bamboo & Cracker Pepper Bun.
Highlighting the demonstrations was the usage of the following products: Bruggeman Instant Yeast, Soft'r Cotton (bread improver), Micram (shortening), S500 (bread improver), Creamyvit Powder (custard cream powder), O-tentic Durum (specialty bread mix), Butter Oil Substitute & many others.
Lunch was served and in the afternoon session, Muffins & Cake Varieties were demonstrated by Kristine Bella and Christine Melanie Paredes using the following premixes: Tegral Ever Cake (muffin mix), Tegral Chiffon Cake Mix, Tegral Chocolate Cake Mix, Harmony Neutra(neutral glaze), Fudge Icing and many others.
Using their cake mixes, the demonstrators were able to come up with innovative designs using fresh fruits and ready mix creams.
The demonstration went smoothly with the help of Alexander Uy, sale supervisor for Vizayas and Mindanao who came all the way from Cebu City.
Aside from the pre-baked goodies that were given away at the end of the day, the participants were also able to savor the freshly baked products that were done after the demonstration.
Free flowing "Sikwate," a premix product was also served through out the day.
Samples of their products were also given to lucky participants who were able to answer questions regarding Puratos' Products.
Needless to say, everybody went home with a big smile and of course with a lot of bread and cake samples to share with their friends and family! It was indeed very educational to all of us and enlightening to see our fellow bakers learning new ideas and upgrading their skills. We hope to see more activities and demonstrations in the future to help our bakery industry in Northern Mindanao!
Puratos products include Bread Improvers, Yeasts, Specialty Bread Mixes, Cake, Sponge and Chous Mixes, Fruit Fillings, Cream Fillings, Glazes, Dairy & Non-Dairy Toppings, Icing, Fudges and Ganaches, Margarines and Fats, and Belcolade Chocolates.
Distributor for Cagayan de Oro City is DRB Distribution located at Tancinco Compound, San Juan II, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City with telephone numbers: 856-2886 and 712-767 with email address: drbdist@yahoo.com.ph.
Selected retailed Puratos products are sold at Pots & Pans Home Bake & Coffee Shop along Don Apolinar Velez St., Cagayan de Oro City with telephone numbers: 858-4209 or 724-674 or email at potsnpans1976@yahoo.com.
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2007/08/23/life/seminar.on.bread.cake.baking.html
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Summer culinary workshops
By Ed Dychauco
Of Pots and Pans
CLASSES will soon be over! Students and parents will once again face the dilemma of what to do during the summer break. But in reality, there are so many things one can do. One can enroll in summer workshops like music, painting, dance, swimming, reading, mathematics, and of course, culinary arts.
And once again, Pots and Pans Home Bake and Coffee Shop will open its doors to those interested to learn the basics of baking, cake decorating and cooking this summer. For almost 20 years, Pots & Pans have been conducting culinary workshops and classes where many of its satisfied students have been successful in opening their own businesses, have upgraded their skills or have been satisfactorily employed both here and abroad.
During the past several years, I have personally trained several balikbayans who are interested to learn and have been engaged in this business when they went back to their respective "countries." Some, I still have contact with because they call me or email me if they come across something they are not familiar with, or have forgotten some techniques. I am always proud to say that they also drop by my shop when they get the chance to come home for a vacation for a little chat or upgrading again for new recipes or techniques.
One should not be intimidated by cooking or baking just because it sounded difficult or one does not have any prior experience. Culinary art is an enjoyable and satisfying (!) activity, both for young and old. One need not worry because I normally go back to the basics, especially when I have lots of beginners in my class. This, I have to credit my sister, the late Gloria Dychauco-Martinez, who have been very patient and kind in teaching me everything I know today when we started this business wayback in 1976. And I am extra grateful to my sister Glo for opening my eyes and passion in this particular interesting art.
For this summer, I will be conducting workshops and classes in basic cake baking, basic cake decorating (using boiled icing), basic fondant icing (sugarpaste), basic gumpaste flower making, bread-making, pasta, chicken, pork, beef dishes, pizza, cookies, pastries (bars, brownies, cheesecakes, etc), special cakes, chocolate cakes and candies and many others. I can also customize a special class to suit their needs if there is a need. Depending on the session and the needs of the participants, the class can be a demonstration type or a hands-on activity.
I normally limit my class because I wanted everyone to duplicate what they have learned in class when they get home. Most often they get to bring home what we have prepared so they can also have their family members or friends taste a piece of it.
Fees range depending on the course, but already include ingredients, materials and equipment to be used and recipe handouts. For more information, please call Pots & Pans Home Bake and Coffee Shop at (088) 858-4209 or (08822) 724-674 or visit us at Don Apolinar Velez St. Cagayan de Oro City. Email at potsnpans1976@yahoo.com.
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Of Pots and Pans
CLASSES will soon be over! Students and parents will once again face the dilemma of what to do during the summer break. But in reality, there are so many things one can do. One can enroll in summer workshops like music, painting, dance, swimming, reading, mathematics, and of course, culinary arts.
And once again, Pots and Pans Home Bake and Coffee Shop will open its doors to those interested to learn the basics of baking, cake decorating and cooking this summer. For almost 20 years, Pots & Pans have been conducting culinary workshops and classes where many of its satisfied students have been successful in opening their own businesses, have upgraded their skills or have been satisfactorily employed both here and abroad.
During the past several years, I have personally trained several balikbayans who are interested to learn and have been engaged in this business when they went back to their respective "countries." Some, I still have contact with because they call me or email me if they come across something they are not familiar with, or have forgotten some techniques. I am always proud to say that they also drop by my shop when they get the chance to come home for a vacation for a little chat or upgrading again for new recipes or techniques.
One should not be intimidated by cooking or baking just because it sounded difficult or one does not have any prior experience. Culinary art is an enjoyable and satisfying (!) activity, both for young and old. One need not worry because I normally go back to the basics, especially when I have lots of beginners in my class. This, I have to credit my sister, the late Gloria Dychauco-Martinez, who have been very patient and kind in teaching me everything I know today when we started this business wayback in 1976. And I am extra grateful to my sister Glo for opening my eyes and passion in this particular interesting art.
For this summer, I will be conducting workshops and classes in basic cake baking, basic cake decorating (using boiled icing), basic fondant icing (sugarpaste), basic gumpaste flower making, bread-making, pasta, chicken, pork, beef dishes, pizza, cookies, pastries (bars, brownies, cheesecakes, etc), special cakes, chocolate cakes and candies and many others. I can also customize a special class to suit their needs if there is a need. Depending on the session and the needs of the participants, the class can be a demonstration type or a hands-on activity.
I normally limit my class because I wanted everyone to duplicate what they have learned in class when they get home. Most often they get to bring home what we have prepared so they can also have their family members or friends taste a piece of it.
Fees range depending on the course, but already include ingredients, materials and equipment to be used and recipe handouts. For more information, please call Pots & Pans Home Bake and Coffee Shop at (088) 858-4209 or (08822) 724-674 or visit us at Don Apolinar Velez St. Cagayan de Oro City. Email at potsnpans1976@yahoo.com.
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2007/03/08/feat/summer.culinary.workshops.html
Sweet for my sweet, sugar for my honey!
By Ed Dychauco
IT'S heart day once again! People all over the world would once again shower their loved ones with flowers, a teddy bear, a dinner date, a layer of chocolate cake, a box of chocolates, fresh strawberries or anything that is sweet, red or pink, or "heart-shaped."
With so many things available in the market today, one can find endless treasures to give to your someone specials, be it your special someone, your parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters, teachers, friends, anyone whom you think played an important part in your life! This special day is also called "Heart Day" because it is synonymous with "love."
And since we are talking about love, isn't it just but right for us to show our love and affection to the ones we adore on this special day? Let's try to check on the things we can give.
Flowers? Roses would top the list and am sure everyone would agree with me. Red roses or pink roses would be excellent. Other colors are fine depending upon your preference. Mums and daisies would probably come close. For the elite, one can buy exotic flowers like orchids and lilies, which of course would be more expensive. I know some people would give potted plants instead, so they would "lasts" a long, long time! Artificial or silk flowers can be very nice, too. And they last indefinitely!
Chocolates? Be it local or imported, Belgian or not, be it dark or white or red or pink, this would sometime take the "first place" in gift-giving for this special day. Some would even include this with flowers they give. Sometimes, a stuffed toy or both (depending on the budget). Chocolate cakes? Talk about deep dark chocolate cake, chocolate moist cake, black forest torte, chocolate strawberry cake, etc. The list would go on and on, some even put fresh roses on the cake, too! Call that ingenuity or just being practical!
Cookies and pastries? Heart-shaped cookies and brownies are the in-thing for the more budget conscious individuals. Cookies that is decorated and written with "I Love You!, Be Mine!, Be My Love! Happy Valentines!" would be appropriate. Brownies, be it heart-shaped or just regular shape is just fine. A dinner date? Unless you have pre-arranged or early reservations, you might have to wait for a long time just to get a table. Worse comes to worst, there should be fastfood chains that could cater to your "short-notice" dinner. Better than nothing, I should say!
Valentine what-have-yous? Like "heart-shaped balloons, heart-shaped pillows, heart-shaped cans, heart-shaped toys, etc. The list is endless. One can easily find these "Valentine" items in department stores or malls. Prices can range from a few pesos to a couple of hundreds. This year, we, at Pots & Pans continue to offer our special goodies (yes, we do have "sugar-free" Valentine goodies!) to our ever-loyal customers at this time of year. Our best sellers would include our "signature" heart-shaped butter, chocolate or chocolate-chips cookies, mini-black forest cake, mini chocolate moist cake, chewy chocolate crinkles, heart-shaped chocolate brownies and many others.
We also accept custom-made cakes and pastries for your special someone. One can also show their love with our unique "photo-cakes" and edible image cupcakes and cookies. Pots & Pans Home Bake and Coffee Shop is located at Don Apolinar Velez St., Cagayan de Oro with tel # 72-46-74 or 858-4209 with email address: potsnpans1976@yahoo.com. Place your orders early to avoid the rush.
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IT'S heart day once again! People all over the world would once again shower their loved ones with flowers, a teddy bear, a dinner date, a layer of chocolate cake, a box of chocolates, fresh strawberries or anything that is sweet, red or pink, or "heart-shaped."
With so many things available in the market today, one can find endless treasures to give to your someone specials, be it your special someone, your parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters, teachers, friends, anyone whom you think played an important part in your life! This special day is also called "Heart Day" because it is synonymous with "love."
And since we are talking about love, isn't it just but right for us to show our love and affection to the ones we adore on this special day? Let's try to check on the things we can give.
Flowers? Roses would top the list and am sure everyone would agree with me. Red roses or pink roses would be excellent. Other colors are fine depending upon your preference. Mums and daisies would probably come close. For the elite, one can buy exotic flowers like orchids and lilies, which of course would be more expensive. I know some people would give potted plants instead, so they would "lasts" a long, long time! Artificial or silk flowers can be very nice, too. And they last indefinitely!
Chocolates? Be it local or imported, Belgian or not, be it dark or white or red or pink, this would sometime take the "first place" in gift-giving for this special day. Some would even include this with flowers they give. Sometimes, a stuffed toy or both (depending on the budget). Chocolate cakes? Talk about deep dark chocolate cake, chocolate moist cake, black forest torte, chocolate strawberry cake, etc. The list would go on and on, some even put fresh roses on the cake, too! Call that ingenuity or just being practical!
Cookies and pastries? Heart-shaped cookies and brownies are the in-thing for the more budget conscious individuals. Cookies that is decorated and written with "I Love You!, Be Mine!, Be My Love! Happy Valentines!" would be appropriate. Brownies, be it heart-shaped or just regular shape is just fine. A dinner date? Unless you have pre-arranged or early reservations, you might have to wait for a long time just to get a table. Worse comes to worst, there should be fastfood chains that could cater to your "short-notice" dinner. Better than nothing, I should say!
Valentine what-have-yous? Like "heart-shaped balloons, heart-shaped pillows, heart-shaped cans, heart-shaped toys, etc. The list is endless. One can easily find these "Valentine" items in department stores or malls. Prices can range from a few pesos to a couple of hundreds. This year, we, at Pots & Pans continue to offer our special goodies (yes, we do have "sugar-free" Valentine goodies!) to our ever-loyal customers at this time of year. Our best sellers would include our "signature" heart-shaped butter, chocolate or chocolate-chips cookies, mini-black forest cake, mini chocolate moist cake, chewy chocolate crinkles, heart-shaped chocolate brownies and many others.
We also accept custom-made cakes and pastries for your special someone. One can also show their love with our unique "photo-cakes" and edible image cupcakes and cookies. Pots & Pans Home Bake and Coffee Shop is located at Don Apolinar Velez St., Cagayan de Oro with tel # 72-46-74 or 858-4209 with email address: potsnpans1976@yahoo.com. Place your orders early to avoid the rush.
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Pinoy Sweets
By Ed Dychauco
Pots and Pans
ONE delicious Pinoy trait we have is to finish our meals with something sweet. Be it a slice of our favorite fruit season, a slice of cake, a scoop of ice cream or anything "Pinoy."
Pinoy delicacies are known all over the world because of our creativeness and resourcefulness. Turning something ordinary to something extra-ordinary, we always have our way of inventing and creating new "foodstuff."
Our interest in cooking and baking is gaining popularity so much so that we would always look forward to that very special something prepared by our mom, or even dad! Something baked, steamed, chilled or fried eaten after a meal is always something we looked forward to. Locally, we call it "sera-gana."
Pots and Pans
ONE delicious Pinoy trait we have is to finish our meals with something sweet. Be it a slice of our favorite fruit season, a slice of cake, a scoop of ice cream or anything "Pinoy."
Pinoy delicacies are known all over the world because of our creativeness and resourcefulness. Turning something ordinary to something extra-ordinary, we always have our way of inventing and creating new "foodstuff."
Our interest in cooking and baking is gaining popularity so much so that we would always look forward to that very special something prepared by our mom, or even dad! Something baked, steamed, chilled or fried eaten after a meal is always something we looked forward to. Locally, we call it "sera-gana."
Ginoong Kadayawan 2006
By Ed Dychauco Pots and Pans
ONE of the most awaited activities during the Kadayawan Festival in Davao City is the holding of the annual search for "Ginoong Kadayawan" on August 19, 2006 at the NCCC Mall. Now on its 4th year, it promises to be a grand show of body form enhanced by the theme of the celebration that would fulfill your fantasies of the ultimate male physique! The competition aims to showcase the Dabawenyo body form as a gift from Mother Nature, also a fitting contribution to the celebration of the blessings bestowed by the Supreme Being to Davao City and its people.
The search for "Ginoong Kadayawan 2006" (battle of the champions) shall be highlighted by the parade of the title holders from previous bodybuilding competitions, the standard mandatory poses and a "Fashion Etniko" where the competitors will be wearing attires inspired by the Kadayawan in cooperation with Davao's creative designer, Mr. Garimon Roferos and Postura. Incidentally, Mr. Roferos is a proud Dabawenyo who won in a Paris design competition, the only one from the Philippines.
Major and special awards would be given away to the lucky contestants. Ginoong Kadaywan 2006 will receive a medal, gift certificate, trophy, P10,000 cash and many others. The top five competitors will receive a medal, consolation prizes and grocery products. Special awards for the following will receive a medal: Best Bask, Best Shoulder, Killer Biceps, Red Hot Calves, P.N. Ninte Award (metal look), Best Photo Shot (courtesy of Imagine Digital Portrait Studio), Wash Board Abs, Marvelous Chest, Crowd Favorite, Best Poser and others. Previous winners include Mr. Arnold Quijada on the Middleweight Division in 2003, while Mr. Rey Illanan "Chokoleit" hold on to the title of the Lightweight Division for 2004 and 2005. These two winners now work as Gym Instructor at the Gloritel Gym.
Spearheaded by Mr. Marco Antonio Tamayo, a Physical Therapist graduate from Davao Doctor's Hosital and Mr. Philipines World 2003 title holder, Mr. Tamayo, standing at 6'1.5" and truly moreno, competed in the Mr. World 2003 competition in London and was one of the favorites to win the title. Being a physical therapist and business-minded, he eventually ventured into aerobics and body building business.
He opened "i.FLEX Fitness Gym" which is located at the 2nd Floor of Jaltan Building along City Hall drive Later on, he opened his 2nd health and fitness gym in Toril, Davao City which he named "Hyperflex." He is also the only registered "American Council in Exercise Certified Personal Trainer" in the whole of Davao. The event coordinator for this event is Mr. Kelly Odiong. He works as the operation manager of Hyperflex Fitness Gym and teaches Martial Arts and Boxing. Mr. Odiong was also a runner-up in the Search for Mr. Davao 2005.
This year's annual search is brought to you by i.Flex Fitness Gym, in cooperation with NSCC Supermarket, P.N. Ninte Metal Award Products and is supported by the Department of Tourism, City Tourism and the City Government of Davao. Major Sponsors include: Sea Air, Jollibee, Pots and Pans Home Bake and Coffee Shop (CDO) Marbella Mansion, Apung Kula (Rizal Branch), Holiday Spa, Weightless Center, POstura, Bella C. Pastoriza and Col. Leonard Felonia. Minor Sponsors are: Bastis Brew, Valenzuela Farm, ACD Security Agency, Bali Hai Spa, Aqua Fill, Bloom and Facial Spa, Asian Massage, Analou Baba and Fernan Ong. Media partners are: Bobeye Artist Graphics, Imagine Digital Portrait Studio, Mindanao Times, Mindanao Insider and Mix FM.
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2006/08/03/life/ginoong.kadayawan.2006.html
ONE of the most awaited activities during the Kadayawan Festival in Davao City is the holding of the annual search for "Ginoong Kadayawan" on August 19, 2006 at the NCCC Mall. Now on its 4th year, it promises to be a grand show of body form enhanced by the theme of the celebration that would fulfill your fantasies of the ultimate male physique! The competition aims to showcase the Dabawenyo body form as a gift from Mother Nature, also a fitting contribution to the celebration of the blessings bestowed by the Supreme Being to Davao City and its people.
The search for "Ginoong Kadayawan 2006" (battle of the champions) shall be highlighted by the parade of the title holders from previous bodybuilding competitions, the standard mandatory poses and a "Fashion Etniko" where the competitors will be wearing attires inspired by the Kadayawan in cooperation with Davao's creative designer, Mr. Garimon Roferos and Postura. Incidentally, Mr. Roferos is a proud Dabawenyo who won in a Paris design competition, the only one from the Philippines.
Major and special awards would be given away to the lucky contestants. Ginoong Kadaywan 2006 will receive a medal, gift certificate, trophy, P10,000 cash and many others. The top five competitors will receive a medal, consolation prizes and grocery products. Special awards for the following will receive a medal: Best Bask, Best Shoulder, Killer Biceps, Red Hot Calves, P.N. Ninte Award (metal look), Best Photo Shot (courtesy of Imagine Digital Portrait Studio), Wash Board Abs, Marvelous Chest, Crowd Favorite, Best Poser and others. Previous winners include Mr. Arnold Quijada on the Middleweight Division in 2003, while Mr. Rey Illanan "Chokoleit" hold on to the title of the Lightweight Division for 2004 and 2005. These two winners now work as Gym Instructor at the Gloritel Gym.
Spearheaded by Mr. Marco Antonio Tamayo, a Physical Therapist graduate from Davao Doctor's Hosital and Mr. Philipines World 2003 title holder, Mr. Tamayo, standing at 6'1.5" and truly moreno, competed in the Mr. World 2003 competition in London and was one of the favorites to win the title. Being a physical therapist and business-minded, he eventually ventured into aerobics and body building business.
He opened "i.FLEX Fitness Gym" which is located at the 2nd Floor of Jaltan Building along City Hall drive Later on, he opened his 2nd health and fitness gym in Toril, Davao City which he named "Hyperflex." He is also the only registered "American Council in Exercise Certified Personal Trainer" in the whole of Davao. The event coordinator for this event is Mr. Kelly Odiong. He works as the operation manager of Hyperflex Fitness Gym and teaches Martial Arts and Boxing. Mr. Odiong was also a runner-up in the Search for Mr. Davao 2005.
This year's annual search is brought to you by i.Flex Fitness Gym, in cooperation with NSCC Supermarket, P.N. Ninte Metal Award Products and is supported by the Department of Tourism, City Tourism and the City Government of Davao. Major Sponsors include: Sea Air, Jollibee, Pots and Pans Home Bake and Coffee Shop (CDO) Marbella Mansion, Apung Kula (Rizal Branch), Holiday Spa, Weightless Center, POstura, Bella C. Pastoriza and Col. Leonard Felonia. Minor Sponsors are: Bastis Brew, Valenzuela Farm, ACD Security Agency, Bali Hai Spa, Aqua Fill, Bloom and Facial Spa, Asian Massage, Analou Baba and Fernan Ong. Media partners are: Bobeye Artist Graphics, Imagine Digital Portrait Studio, Mindanao Times, Mindanao Insider and Mix FM.
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2006/08/03/life/ginoong.kadayawan.2006.html
Caked in Sugar
By Pots and Pans
ON JUNE 31, 2006, Penk Ching and Shen Ratilla finally came out with their much-awaited coffee table book entitled, Caked in Sugar at the Manila Peninsula, which was well-attended by who's who in the culinary and cake world in Manila and around the country. The place was literally overflowing with guests. Being a close friend of Penk, I feel awfully bad when I failed to attend the said launching because of prior commitments.
Nevertheless, another launching was done last July 8, 2006 at the Waterfront Hotel in Cebu City during their annual "Cebu Goes Culinary" festival. And luckily this time, I was around to witness the grand event, which was again well attended by several culinary artists from Cebu City. A decorated stage with a comfortable sofa was empty since Ms. Penk Ching opted to talk and stay near the audience.
Cakes she has created were shown on the screen to the delight of everyone! The affair became more intimate when Penk started to hop from one table to the next where most of the guests started to have photos taken with her. Penk also answered questions regarding her career as a cake artist, how she came out with her unusual designs, and etc.
While cocktails were being served, Penk also did her book signing. Being a cake artist myself, I also bought her book and have her signed it! The event lasted for hours, which gave the people to know more about Penk on a personal level. The creations of Penk and Shen, is showcased in their book "Caked in Sugar" and is divided into six chapters.
The first chapter shows us the basic skills in fondant making. Chapter 2 entitled "Double Happiness" features several real wedding cakes they have done but has to redo them for pictorial of the book. Wedding cakes like the ones they made for Fernando Zobel and Catherine Silverio, Juan Miguel Zubiri and Audrey Tan, David Gaisano II and Kristine King, plus their very famous Faberge Egg cake and the Pillow cake (which became one of my sought after design, thanks to Penk!) are all shown in this chapter.
The next chapter shows her "Malacañang Wedding Cakes" (Ejercito-Lopez Wedding, Arroyo-Montenegro wedding and Arroyo-Manotok wedding). Chapter four features her "celebration cakes" from baptismal to a hundred year old celebration cake.
The following chapter entitled "Fantasies" shows their skills in making anything into edible and a work of art (bags, shoes, chandeliers, etc). The last chapter is devoted to the Chinese Horoscope where the 12 animals are carefully, exquisitely and deliciously crafted in sugar.
By the way, this Coffee table Book does not contain any recipes, only photos of artistic and intricate cakes. A very simple and down-to-earth person, I first met Penk in one of my trips to Manila to attend a food exposition several years back. We became close friends and needless to say, I was able to invite her three times to showcase her skills in 2002, 2003 and 2004 in "Let's Cake it with Penk and Ed! Penk wowed the audience with her intricate ways in using fondant and gumpaste making them into a fantastic work of art!
Those activities opened a lot doors and opportunities to cake enthusiasts, cake decorators, bakers and homemakers alike. Penk has made several wedding cakes for politicians, movie and TV personalities, supermodels and celebrities which included the wedding cakes of Sharon Cuneta and Francis Pangilinan, Tintin Bersola and Julius Babao and recently Claudine Barreto and Raymart Santiago.
A sought-after cake artist, Penk has a clientele that goes as far as Visayas and Mindanao and even Southeast Asia! I highly recommend this book to all cake artists, enthusiasts and anyone who loves the good things in life. Cake in sugar is now available at selected National Bookstores nationwide and other leading bookstores.
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2006/08/10/life/caked.in.sugar.html
ON JUNE 31, 2006, Penk Ching and Shen Ratilla finally came out with their much-awaited coffee table book entitled, Caked in Sugar at the Manila Peninsula, which was well-attended by who's who in the culinary and cake world in Manila and around the country. The place was literally overflowing with guests. Being a close friend of Penk, I feel awfully bad when I failed to attend the said launching because of prior commitments.
Nevertheless, another launching was done last July 8, 2006 at the Waterfront Hotel in Cebu City during their annual "Cebu Goes Culinary" festival. And luckily this time, I was around to witness the grand event, which was again well attended by several culinary artists from Cebu City. A decorated stage with a comfortable sofa was empty since Ms. Penk Ching opted to talk and stay near the audience.
Cakes she has created were shown on the screen to the delight of everyone! The affair became more intimate when Penk started to hop from one table to the next where most of the guests started to have photos taken with her. Penk also answered questions regarding her career as a cake artist, how she came out with her unusual designs, and etc.
While cocktails were being served, Penk also did her book signing. Being a cake artist myself, I also bought her book and have her signed it! The event lasted for hours, which gave the people to know more about Penk on a personal level. The creations of Penk and Shen, is showcased in their book "Caked in Sugar" and is divided into six chapters.
The first chapter shows us the basic skills in fondant making. Chapter 2 entitled "Double Happiness" features several real wedding cakes they have done but has to redo them for pictorial of the book. Wedding cakes like the ones they made for Fernando Zobel and Catherine Silverio, Juan Miguel Zubiri and Audrey Tan, David Gaisano II and Kristine King, plus their very famous Faberge Egg cake and the Pillow cake (which became one of my sought after design, thanks to Penk!) are all shown in this chapter.
The next chapter shows her "Malacañang Wedding Cakes" (Ejercito-Lopez Wedding, Arroyo-Montenegro wedding and Arroyo-Manotok wedding). Chapter four features her "celebration cakes" from baptismal to a hundred year old celebration cake.
The following chapter entitled "Fantasies" shows their skills in making anything into edible and a work of art (bags, shoes, chandeliers, etc). The last chapter is devoted to the Chinese Horoscope where the 12 animals are carefully, exquisitely and deliciously crafted in sugar.
By the way, this Coffee table Book does not contain any recipes, only photos of artistic and intricate cakes. A very simple and down-to-earth person, I first met Penk in one of my trips to Manila to attend a food exposition several years back. We became close friends and needless to say, I was able to invite her three times to showcase her skills in 2002, 2003 and 2004 in "Let's Cake it with Penk and Ed! Penk wowed the audience with her intricate ways in using fondant and gumpaste making them into a fantastic work of art!
Those activities opened a lot doors and opportunities to cake enthusiasts, cake decorators, bakers and homemakers alike. Penk has made several wedding cakes for politicians, movie and TV personalities, supermodels and celebrities which included the wedding cakes of Sharon Cuneta and Francis Pangilinan, Tintin Bersola and Julius Babao and recently Claudine Barreto and Raymart Santiago.
A sought-after cake artist, Penk has a clientele that goes as far as Visayas and Mindanao and even Southeast Asia! I highly recommend this book to all cake artists, enthusiasts and anyone who loves the good things in life. Cake in sugar is now available at selected National Bookstores nationwide and other leading bookstores.
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2006/08/10/life/caked.in.sugar.html
Paradise Mango Rum Liqueur
By Ed Dychauco
Pots and Pans
PARADISE Mango Rum Liqueur...imagine you're in a beach, with images of beautiful men and women, the sun, the delectable foods and drinks...what is lacking here? But of course, Destileria Limtuaco's very famous and multi-awarded "Paradise Mango Rum Liqueur"!
Being the oldest distillery in the country, Destileria Limtuaco and Co. finally came up with a product that is truly Pinoy but with an international flair. It took them two solid years to come up with such a wonderful drink!
Paradise Mango Rum Liqueur is a natural fruit-based liqueur made from the world-renowned Philippine Mangoes and premium aged-rum. A truly exotic tropical drink with the delicate aroma and mouth-watering flavor of sun-ripened and handpicked mangoes.
Philippine Mangoes is well-known all over the world because of its delicate and delectable flavor, golden yellow color, its sweetness and versatility. It has been made into dried mangoes, mango juice, mango candies, jams, cakes, pastries, and even as an ingredient in main courses! Indeed, it is all-around fruit!
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2006/09/14/life/paradise.mango.rum.liqueur.html
Pots and Pans
PARADISE Mango Rum Liqueur...imagine you're in a beach, with images of beautiful men and women, the sun, the delectable foods and drinks...what is lacking here? But of course, Destileria Limtuaco's very famous and multi-awarded "Paradise Mango Rum Liqueur"!
Being the oldest distillery in the country, Destileria Limtuaco and Co. finally came up with a product that is truly Pinoy but with an international flair. It took them two solid years to come up with such a wonderful drink!
Paradise Mango Rum Liqueur is a natural fruit-based liqueur made from the world-renowned Philippine Mangoes and premium aged-rum. A truly exotic tropical drink with the delicate aroma and mouth-watering flavor of sun-ripened and handpicked mangoes.
Philippine Mangoes is well-known all over the world because of its delicate and delectable flavor, golden yellow color, its sweetness and versatility. It has been made into dried mangoes, mango juice, mango candies, jams, cakes, pastries, and even as an ingredient in main courses! Indeed, it is all-around fruit!
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2006/09/14/life/paradise.mango.rum.liqueur.html
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