Interviews
By franco on 27 March, 2008
From a kitchen assistant at Mario’s Kitchen to the owner of his own restaurant, Chef Archie Val Juanta‘s culinary journey has been anything but boring. After leaving the tutelage of Chef Sau del Rosario at M cafe, Chef Archie teamed up with some friends and set up Lime 88. In this converted bungalow home in …read »
Interviews
By franco on 13 March, 2008
Lori Baltazar’s Dessert Comes First is a gastronomical work of sugar and caffeine powered zeal. Through her blog, readers are given a glimpse into the world of this fanatical foodie where food is a passion and dessert is king. After looking over her scrumptious photos and her deliciously written prose to all things delectable, one …read »
Interviews
By franco on 13 December, 2007
From experience we can tell you, making a great blog is never a one man (or woman) show. One way or another, a great food blog is always a collaborative effort. Take for example, Chubby Hubby. Although most attention is focused upon Aun Koh aka CH, many fans know that his wife, Tan Su Lyn …read »
Interviews
By franco on 17 November, 2007
If the best chefs are born, then Chef Sau del Rosario came in this world with a silver spatula in hand. This native son of Pampanga has traveled through Europe and Asia, honing his craft. Refining his tastes and skills to the point that he is now considered one of the Philippines’ most innovative and …read »
Interviews
By franco on 1 October, 2007
Maybe culinary talent is in the genes after all? Daughter of Melo Santiago of Melo’s Steakhouse fame, Chef Cristina Santiago-Rivera creates amazing cakes and pastries that hook you from the first bite. After culinary school, Chef Cristina returned to Manila to work at her father’s restaurant, heading Melo’s dessert station. Receiving compliment after compliment, she …read »
Interviews
By franco on 15 September, 2007
It started with a craving for Tsokolate Eh. While living with grand aunt, Nana Meng, Margaux Salcedo decided that her tsokolate was too good not share with rest of the world. From selling at bazaars, now Nana Meng Tsokolate is sold in two mall kiosks at the Salcedo Market every Saturday. A journalist, a lawyer, …read »