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Miele Guide: Call for Votes

kaoko — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:30:51 +0000

One of the best things about visiting a new country is discovering that country’s cuisine. And what better way to discover a city’s little culinary gems than through the recommendations of both professional food critics and ordinary people?

Enter the Miele Guide, an Asian restaurant guide that aims to reshape the culinary landscape of the region by setting the benchmark of exceptional cuisine.

Together with 84 of Asia’s most respected food journalists, The Miele Guide shortlists restaurants from 16 Asian countries: Covering Brunei, Cambodia, China (including Hong Kong and Macau), India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. This shortlist is then presented to everyone for online voting to get the ordinary diner’s input. Finally, this list goes through the hands of a special jury who will also cast their votes. The results for these two polls will then be used for the Miele Guide’s maiden edition, covering 2008/2009.

So, if you want to contribute to this groundbreaking endeavor, surf on over to the Miele Guide website before July 31, 2008 and cast your votes. And if making your opinion count isn’t enough of a reason to vote, how about the change to win an all-expense paid meal at the top ranked restaurant in Singapore, Hongkong or Tokyo, inclusive of a stay in one of Asia’s most luxurious hotels? I don’t know about you guys, but that will definitely have me voting.

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Tonkatsu Bento with Alien Tomato

kaoko — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:13:37 +0000

I guess if there’s one thing that’s cyclical with my bento, it’s tonkatsu. Japan’s favorite breaded porkchop, I love tonkatsu for its flavor, texture and ease of preparation. Prepared in advance, you can freeze it then fry it frozen in the mornings. I’m sure I’m not the only one who loves tonkatsu. Why, even Mr. Alien agrees!

27 June 2008 • Bento #198

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LaPiS 2: Desserts - Vargas Kitchen Butter Cake

kaoko — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:21:07 +0000

Ah dessert. It’s one thing I’m not too keen on—a travesty, friends would insist. I wasn’t born with a sweet tooth and while I eat cakes and pastries as a snack, I almost never eat it to cap off a meal.

But even if I decline dessert a lot, there are still a few sweet treats I never turn down. Still, a fruitful visit to Salcedo Market gave me something to photograph for Lasang Pinoy – Sundays’ Dessert theme. In the form of a delightfully rich, yet plain looking butter cake.

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buttercake, food spotlight, lasangpinoy, restos & eateries, vargas kitchen

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I love my new Onigiri Bento Box

kaoko — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:48:50 +0000

My self-imposed ban on buying new bento boxes was lifted recently for a very special reason. Daiso / Japan Home stocked some adorable Onigiri boxes! These bento boxes have two levels. A flat rectangular one on the bottom and a triangular top that lets you keep your onigiri upright. I’ve been wanting this box design forever so I quickly snagged one up, even if I wasn’t a fan of Winnie the Pooh.

23 June 2008 • Bento #196

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Sango down South!

kaoko — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:31:16 +0000

Last night was supposed to be an ordinary supermarket run. I needed a block of cream cheese so we headed off to South Supermarket to grab that and a few pantry essentials. Imagine my shock and excitement when I saw THIS!

Yes, dear south of Manila based readers, we now have a Sango branch so close to home. Sango is sandwiched between Yellow Cab Pizza and North Park at the ground level of South Supermarket in Westgate, Filinvest Corporate City Alabang. Open from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm, they also deliver like their Makati counterpart.

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Salcedo Market 4th Anniversary

kaoko — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:56:27 +0000

Just a quick reminder for Manila-based readers. The Salcedo Saturday market is celebrating its 4th anniversary tomorrow, June 21, 2008. As part of the festivities, a Kapampangan food fest will showcase the best that Pampanga has to offer with sumptuous regional delicacies. Imagine, all those yummy Kapampangan goodies (wonders if there will be fresh camachile fruits) on top of the regular Saturday market delights! Catch you guys there tomorrow!

Oh, but if you have never been to Salcedo, check this old post out to discover what you’re missing.

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Kesong Puti Bruschetta Trio

kaoko — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:36:27 +0000

The mention of kesong puti (White Cheese) evokes memories of early mornings clutching a piece of hot pandesal (a Filipino bread) that has a thick slice of creamy, soft cheese tucked in the middle. A local cheese traditionally made of Carabao’s milk, kesong puti is a soft cheese that’s light in texture and flavor.

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