Savory Tarts by Tina's Pie Outlet

I have chanced upon Tina’s Pie first at the Best Food Forward Summer Food Fair last April, but it was only during the food writer Lori Baltazar’s Dessert Comes First’s 6th Anniversary Party that I was able to sample their savory pies. Little did I know, the first time I let this gem of a food passed, I did missed on something gastronomically awesome.

It is a good thing that they are one of the concessionaires at Mercato Centrale in BGC, a weekend market I frequent to, aside from having an online store where people can order their savory pies and other products. Whenever someone would ask me which savory pie I would recommend, I would immediately gave them Tina’s Pie website or just simply tell them to go to Mercato Centrale.

Just recently, my blog posts about Mercato Centrale’s Favorites Weekend Treat won at a contest conducted by Mercato Centrale. Luckily, my price was a loaf of Beef and San Mig Light Savory Pie from Tina’s Pies. I would talk about that on my next posts about other great food finds in Mercato, so you have to stay tuned for that. Meanwhile, I am excited to let you guys know that Tina Raine’s, the great woman behind Tina’s Pie introduced savory tarts in addition to her line of pies.



Since Tina’s Pie is included among the 30 concessionaires chosen by Team Yummy in the upcoming Yummy Eats, A Cooking and Food Fair this coming Saturday, May 21, 2011, I suggest not to miss on their savory tarts.

The six flavors of these delightful goodness tarts are Chicken & Stolichnaya, Smoked Spanish Mackerel & Roule Cheese, Asparagus, Eggplant, Mushroom & Emmental Cheese, Chorizo & Manchego Cheese, Chicken & Gourmandise Cheese, and Beef & Jack Daniels (not in the pictures)





I was able to try every variant except for Beef & Jack Daniels because it was already sold out by the time I visited Tina. I must say that everything was so good; I almost forgot that I still have a loaf of Beef and San Mig Light to devour!






The cute tarts may look poetically simple, but one should not underestimate, because every bite on these little pieces of heaven screams flavor. High quality ingredients used in making the tarts are very apparent, but the real secret I believe, in making these tarts so downright delicious is Tina’s love for her products and customers.






Catch Tina’s Pie Outlet on Saturday at Yummy Eats, Weekends at Mercato Centrale (schedules are posted on their Facebook Page), or you can visit their website to place your orders.

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Yummy Magazine's Yummy Eats!

Are you ready for the most awesome food gathering this May? I sure am and I hope to see you all there as Yummy Magazine conducts their first ever cooking and eating fair at the NBC Tent, The Fort this coming Saturday, May 21, 2011 from 10am to 6pm.

Yummy chose 30 of the best food concessionaires to grace the event with their sumptuous food products that everyone will surely love.

Aside from showcasing great food finds, enjoyable activities are lined up such as talks, demos, and cook off. If you haven’t completed your Yummy Magazines and books collection yet, back issues will be available for everyone to purchase. Yummy Magazine merchandise such as aprons, buttons, pins and a limited-edition Yummy bag from Envirosax are also available.




Admission is only 150php, but if you have your May 2011 issue of Yummy Magazine with you, you’ll get 50php off on your ticket, so you would only have to pay 100php and enjoy the entire day with the coolest foodies ever!

Your Yummy Eats ticket will automatically entitle you to a raffle promo wherein you can win delicious goodies, gift checks and merchandise. Everything is awesome, not to mention that upon entry, everyone will be given a free scoop of ice cream from one of the concessionaires, Fruits In Ice Cream.




I am sure it’ll be an awesome day for everyone, so I hope to see you there!

For more details, Yummy Magazine's website.



*Photo credit to www.yummy.ph for Yummy Eats poster.

8th International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines 2011

Last Saturday, I was able to attend the 3rd and the last day of IFEX 2011 at SMX Convention Center, Seashell Lane, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. It was indeed a celebration of flavors as we get to experience different array of food finds suited for global palate. Since our family has always been into food business, it was a big help on our part that we get to meet importers, exporters, retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers in local and international food industry.


Led by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), an exports promotions agency of the Department of Trade and Industry, IFEX’s inception in 2003 paved way for Philippine food companies to introduce their products, meet new markets, and do business with interested clients from around the world.



Tons of food finds were presented with free taste tests and exciting activities were held on different halls. I couldn’t count how many foods I have tried, and I wouldn’t dare try, but let me just give you glimpse of some of my favorite food finds in IFEX 2011.

Mushroon Tempura and Mushroom Sisig

Mushroom Tempura and Mushroom Sisig are both good but I like Tempura more. I love mushroom and this one is just perfect as an alternative to potato chips because you can have it as a snack other than a viand.

Binggrae Korean Ice Cream

I admit I am not big when it comes to ice cream unless it has a flavor which piques my elusive interest. Variations of Binggrae Korean Ice Creams does have the usual flavors such as Melon, Mango, Cheese Cake, Cookies and Cream, but the taste was so good, I spent most of my time at their stall. It's crazy!

Bis Traditional Brunei Snack

I am munching on the biscuits coated with chocolate while writing this post and I must say that it is quite addicting. Not too sweet and the biscuit itself has the right amount of crunchiness.

Adobong Tahong (mussel)

It's seafood, and having experienced an allergy for a while I missed munching on whatever seafood I can get. My sister got Tahong Crackers, but then again, I am not really into crispy food unless it's chicken joy from Jollibee, so I contented my self with this one, and I've got no regrets.

VjAndep Pastel Bread

This bread I consider a true manna from heaven. I have written about this wonder bread a couple of times, and up to know, I still adore it to the core up to now. It is still my own bread of life.

House of Polvoron

Who doesn't love polvoron? Everyone grew up with it. Thanks to people creative enough to think of ways to further illuminate how delicious of a food this is. Now, we can enjoy it with different flavors!

RPM Pilinut Candies and Sweets

My father was the one who got me into liking Pili Tarts, so when we saw this stall, we immediately purchase Pili Tarts and other sweets.

Barrio Fiesta Food Products

I am always in love with Barrio Fiesta Restaurant and I adore their food products, especially their Bagoong (Shrimp Paste) Yummy!!!

It was my first time to attend IFEX and I enjoy it immensely. Since my mother is dead set into convincing me to get into my own food business, I'll probably attending more of events like this soon.



Organizers and advertisements says that IFEX 2012 is now cooking, so I guess see you next year at the 9th International Food Exhibition Philippines!





International Food Exhibition Philippines (IFEX)
CITEM
Golden Shell Pavilion, International Trade Center Complex, Roxas Boulevard cor.
Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Pasay City
Web: www.ifexphilippines.com

Agrimarine Division, CITEM’S Service Business Department
Tel. no.: (632) 831-1282 / 831-2201 loc. 204/238
Fax no.: (632) 832-3965 / 834-0177
Email : agrimarine@citem.com.ph