Category Archives: Proud to be Pinoy!

Beatriz Accessories at the Cabana show

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I saw my friend Carissa’s @carissima23 instagram post and i was upset she did not tell me she was in NYC exhibiting at a trade show. So today I decided to surprise her so I went to Pier 94 for the @capsuleshow only to find out she’s not here :):):):) So I met her Rep here – Rita. Congrats @beatriz_accessories Super love your colorful collection and the emojis 🙂 It really stood out among the hundreds of booths in the show #beatrizaccessories#h2hfashion #h2hnycBeatriz Accessories at the Cabana show (1)Beatriz Accessories at the Cabana show (2)

ADLAI TAKES THE SPOTLIGHT IN AGRICULTURE

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            ADLAI TAKES THE SPOTLIGHT IN AGRICULTURE

Mama Sita’s serves pearl barley at recently held agri-events

 With the presentation of a new product, the Adlai Paella Kit, Mama Sita’s promoted healthy eating at the latest agricultural events held during the last week of August. Adlai or pearl barley is a gluten-free alternative to rice. It is a filling grain that has a chewy and firm bite, similar to grains of white corn when cooked.Adlai 1On August 24 to 26, Mama Sita’s was at Central Square, Bonifacio Global City for the Philippine Harvest, a three-day food and travel fair organized by the Department of Tourism. Along with more than 40 exhibitors taking part in the event which promoted the country’s rich farm and food tourism, Mama Sita’s treated visitors to a taste of Adlai Paella, along with a presentation of other specially packed products like the Heirloom Rice Champorado Kits and the Vinegar Sampler Kits.Adlai 2The Department of Agriculture, on the other hand, invited Mama Sita’s to the 14th Agriculture and Fisheries Technology Forum and Product Exhibition held at SM Megamall Mega Trade Hall 2 on August 30 to September 2. As the event was a venue to feature agricultural technologies and food innovation, Mama Sita’s served Adlai paella, which enticed stakeholders such as people from different government agencies, research institutions, Local Government Units, students, and the private sector with a healthy and delicious snack.

Mama Sita’s Adlai Paella Kit is part of Mama Sita’s line of small-batch, artisanal products that are meant to bring something more special to the table. Mama Sita’s is committed to finding ways to make the flavors of our heritage more accessible to all Filipinos here and abroad.

Avocado Pie by Karen’s Kitchen

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Dreaming of this delicious avocado pie by my dear friend Karen @karenskitchenph  She told me that it was her son who gave her a sermon 😉  telling her that she is always promoting French desserts or other countries except Filipino.  What a smart son!  So now Karen has been developing desserts using calamansi and now avocado. So yummy!!  Looking forward to more #karenskitchen#h2hdessertfinds #h2hdesserts#h2hproudtobepinoy

Avocado Pie Karens kitchen

Kota Paradiso

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Only two hours away from Makati. Kota Paradiso in Mabitac Laguna. Escape and enjoy nature in paradise.  It is still in its development stage but you can already dine in Cafe Paradiso, have a foot massage and stay in one of the houses 🙂

Contact Persons: Jhona 8487202? or 09178146089 Girmelyn 09166907130  #kotaparadiso #h2hkotaparadiso#itsmorefuninthephilippines
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She shares with us her latest project – Kota Paradiso in Mabitac, Laguna. which she said she bought sight unseen then she noticed people buying parts of her farm because of the trees??So she bought them back and now she is developing the place and preserving the beautiful trees. She even told me that she used to cut trees for a living but now she is doing the opposite and appreciating them ? #kotaparadiso #h2hkotaparadiso #h2htreesKota Paradiso (54) Kota Paradiso (26) Kota Paradiso (25) Kota Paradiso (24) Kota Paradiso (23) Kota Paradiso (22) She has a coffee farm with 5,000 trees producing Robusta coffee for NescafeKota Paradiso (52)Kota Paradiso (53) Kota Paradiso (51)She grows many other things in her farm!!
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Kota paradiso Facebook Page

Healthier and Cleaner Filipino Food at Green Pastures

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 Chef Robby Goco presented his new menu and made us try his Filipino food at @greenpasturesph
Healthier and Cleaner Filipino Food at Green Pastures (1) Healthier and Cleaner Filipino Food at Green Pastures (10) Healthier and Cleaner Filipino Food at Green Pastures (8) Healthier and Cleaner Filipino Food at Green Pastures (13)Healthier and Cleaner Filipino Food at Green Pastures (11)Thank you Chef for bringing our local cuisine to a different level – a healthier and cleaner Filipino food Healthier and Cleaner Filipino Food at Green Pastures (2)His family was there too
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UMAMI BOWL
kale, adlay (Job’s tears seed), roasted mushrooms, roasted cauliflower, tofu, red inions, roasted carrots, spicy sunflower seeds, miso dressing, spritz of liquid aminos

PHILIPPORKJACKFRUIT KARE-KARE
meat-like jackfruit in peanut gravy, yardlong beans, eggplant, broccoli rabe, homemade garlicky shrimp paste

 

 

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  YELLOW ADOBO (Adobong Dilaw)

Goco Family heirloom recipe-
pork, chicken, garlic, coconut vinegar, turmeric, five minute free range duck egg, choice of garlic-quinoa kale or basmati rice

ADOBONG DILAW (2) ADOBONG DILAW  DUCK ALA CUBANA

duck hash, tomato, sweet potato, edamame,saba banana,sunny side up eggs, kaleDUCK ALA CUBANABagoong Cauliflower riceBAGOONG CAULIFLOWER RICE

SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD PAELLA
brown rice, sustainably sourced squid, clams, mussels and shrimp

SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD PAELLA  GP MEAT PLATTER

roast organic chicken, muscavado baby back ribs, buffalo chicken meatballs, beef bignay bourguignon served with grilled corn, roasted potatoes and kale slaw #greenpasturesph #guiltlesspleasure #h2horganic #h2hproudtobepinoy #h2hhealthyproducts

GP MEAT PLATTERHealthier and Cleaner Filipino Food at Green Pastures (14) Healthier and Cleaner Filipino Food at Green Pastures (3)CHICKEN AND ROAST PORK (Sinuglaw)
marinated Yellow Fin Tuna, nose-to-tail pork sisig, Tagalog chillies, homemade pickled onions, lime

 

CEVICHE AND ROAST PORK (SINUGLAW)  STEAM CLAMS (Binakol)
coconut water, ginger, garlic, lemongrass,oyster mushroom,malunggay, squash blossom

 

STEAMED CLAMS (BINAKOL)  PINOY-PINOY
fiddlehead ferns, kale, romaine,cherry tomatoes, cucumber, jicama, cashew, red onions, Konbu roast chicken, baked onions, bagoong dressing, salted duck eggs, house made ricotta

 

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SHRIMP AND SWEET POTATO FRITTERS (Ukoy)
river shrimp, sweet potato,carrot, coconut vinegar and cilantro dipping sauce . Make sure you put the sauce!! SHIRMP AND SWEET POTATO FRITTERS(Ukoy)??NAAAKS FRIED CHICKEN ? ??
crispy organic chicken, fried sweet potato, saba banana, homemade banana ketchup. Finally a healthy banana catsup!! NAAAKS FRIED CHICKEN NAAAKS FRIED CHICKEN (2)

DESSERTS
GP BIBINGKA
buttery clay pot baked rice cake, organic sated duck egg, Bacolod Cacciocavalo cheese

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COCONUT CHIA SEED PUDDING
coconut cream, banana, crispy coconut chips
#greenpasturesph #guiltlesspleasure #chefrobbygoco

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Bench Cafe

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Bench Café @benchcafeph ! A collaboration between the Suyen group and the Foodee Global Concepts group.

Bench Cafe (1)Congratulations to the @foodeeglobalconcepts family Ricky, Beng, Eric and Kidd and to the Bryan Lim and Ben Chan and the whole Bench family !! More power !!  #benchcafeph#foodeeglobalconceptsBryan Lim Eric deeBench Cafe

Bench Cafe (3)Bench Cafe (25) “With the Bench consumer in mind, everything is “Love local” so we’re bound to do Filipino food.  Accessible Filipino food, not fusion, not modern, but just figured out ways to make the classic filipino dishes a little bit better than your Lola or Nanay.”- Eric Dee Managing Director of Foodee Global Concepts
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BENCHto at the new @benchcafeph Super LOVE that it’s FILIPINO, they are served in beautifully woven trays. Make sure to eat it with the sauce that comes with it and order the bagoong and talangka rice. yum yum! All Yum! My favorite is the Dancing fish and the Angus Shortribs bistek. Opening tomorrow at the newly opened Bench flagship store at Bonifacio High street #benchcafeph#foodeeglobalconcepts #h2hproudtobepinoy#itsmorefuninthephilippines #benchto

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 Benchto # 3Bench Cafe (40) Bench Cafe (39)  Benchto #5Bench Cafe (38) Bench Cafe (43) Bench Cafe (33)Bench Cafe (34)Bench Cafe (41)Bench Cafe (14) A MUST order at @benchcafeph ?Tinapa Cones – Crispy lumpia cones filled with tinapa mousse and salsa. yummy yummy yummy!!!! #benchcafeph #tinapaBench Cafe (29)Bench Cafe (21) Pork BBQ SkewerBench Cafe (42)  Sisig lettuce cups Bench Cafe (26)Crispy Dinuguan  Bench Cafe (50)

Bongalmusal- The ultimate Filipino breakfast with a little of everything !  I like eating that way and with this dish for P319.00 is a great deal because it’s a big portion which can be shared by 2 to 3 #benchcafeph #silogBench Cafe (35)  Yummy desserts at @benchcafeph

 My favorite is the White Halo Hal0

Coconut Bingsu with Macapuno, Garbanzos,Caramelized Banana, Leche Flan, Nata de Coco and Coconut Ice Cream
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Ube Halo Halo

Ube Bingsu with Macapuno, Garbanzos,Caramelized Banana, Leche Flan, Nata de Coco and Coconut Ice Cream

Eric told me that they will be putting up Halo Halo ( Bingsu) bars in Bench stores ??

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Baked Caramelized Custard with Macapuno #benchcafe #h2hdesserts #h2hdessertfinds #halohalo
Bench Cafe (46)  Tsoknut Ice Cream Sandwich
Toasted Ensaymada filled with Tsoknut Ice Cream Bench Cafe (44)
Bench Cafe is located at the 2F Bench Boutique BGC Flagship Store Bonifacio High Street
9th St. Lane O, Bonifacio Global City 1634

The Viterboys Project

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Super LOVE these boys – Franco and Enzo- who are growing up so fast. The @viterboys They are so well rounded and raised very well by my friends Quentin @docqviterbo and Vanessa @docv3

the Viterboys Project (5)  They too make tshirts but they are US based. Their goal was to sell 100 tshirts and they reached it so fast. For those of you in the States or anywhere in the world and want to help them help others – please contact them @viterboys or text (302)897-7179 #h2hgivingback #h2hkids#theviterboysprojectthe Viterboys Project (4) the Viterboys Project (3) the Viterboys Project (2) the Viterboys Project (1)

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