We eat when we sea-foods! The freshest Alimasag (dotted meaty crabs) and shell fish varieties like Sicad are from Carles, Iloilo.
Sicad shells
To-ong islet
Beautiful Carles, Iloilo
‘Pulot’ is a made of muscuvado, sticky rice and coconut cream in a Bamboo parcel. Great topping on biko, bingka and fruits!
Campo Santo de San Joaquin Iloilo
Church of Miag-ao is a National Cultural Treasure, National Historical Landmark and UNESCO World Heritage Site
The golden hues of Miag-ao Church
It was fun to catch the “Pinta Layag” painting contest of the Paraw Regatta Festival.
Catch the Paraw Regatta Festival in Iloilo, Philippines from February 16 to 23, 2014!
Thanks to Hotel del Rio, Iloilo! See you again!
2014 Iloilo Regatta Festival – 42nd Edition.
It was fun to catch the “Pinta Layag” of the Paraw Regatta Festival. “Pinta Layag” means painting contest.
Visited the Red Cross group!
Christopher Silva, President & CEO of St. Francis Winery and Vineyards and Pauli Antoine of Etiquette de Manille in the Old Vine Zinfandel Vineyards
“With success comes responsibility to future generations who will live and work here as well. Engaging in green practices is the right thing to do…”—Christopher Silva . F&B World | http://www.hip.com.ph | December 2013-January 2014 | The Green Issue
St. Francis Winery has taken aggressive steps in water and creek conservation, recycling, eco-friendly packaging, and created an on-site sustainable vegetable garden for its highly-regarded culinary programs. Photography by Paolo Porquez
For more than 35 years, St. Francis Winery has handcrafted award-winning luscious, elegant, fruit driven wines that best interpret the richness and distinct varietal characteristics of Sonoma’s unique, diverse terroir.
“Sustainability is not just about safeguarding the ability of future generations to meet their needs. It calls for a laser-like focus to improve what we have, here and now.”—Christopher Silva
Charcuterie
Housemade Smoked Salmon Rillettes
Sauce Gribiche | Frisée
Virginia Ham Sandwich
Whipped Butter | Housemade Pickles | Cumberland Sauce
Housemade Pastrami
Housemade Sweet Currant Sauerkraut
Whole Grain Mustard
Pickled Vegetables | Crostini
Fantastic Chardonnays, luscious Merlots, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignons and “Old Vines” Zinfandels from 60 to 110-year old vines. Christopher Silva, President & CEO of St. Francis Winery & Vineyards and Pauli Antoine of Etiquette de Manille
#USPOTATOSAFARI with Chef Sau del Rosario, Chef Hylton Le Roux, Susan Keller of US Potato Board, Media group from Manila. USPotato at The Marco Polo Plaza Cebu
Finally, after the long wait, it’s March 1! This special US Potato recipe is now offered at Laguna Cafe! Fried to a savoury golden hue, these Patatas Tinapa Croquetas with Pako Salad is an irresistible treat!
My go-to tuber? Definitely USPotato!
My go-to Potato for the day? Potato Steak Fries!
USPOTATO | Day 1 of the #USPOTATOSAFARI in Cebu with Chef Sau del Rosario and US Potato Board’s Susan Weller
Pauli Antoine 