Power of Pen 3: Food and Travel Writing Disciplines From The Experts

On July 28 & 29 2011, seasoned writers will gather to share with us their own experiences in food and travel writing and facilitate workshop on food styling and photography at POWER OF PEN 3 to be held at Philippine Stock Exchange Auditorium.



This Food and Travel Writing Workshop will help us develop writing skills, learn important writing tips, and know the blogging standards & responsibilities from the professionals.

The fee for this 2-day workshop presented by Stram Incorporated includes workshop kits, refreshments and lunch. Certificate will be given if you attend both days of the workshop.



For registration forms, costs, and other details, please call Jonna or Joyce at 352 3187 or 927 6206. You can also email them at stram_events@yahoo.com

For more information and updates on this event, visit Stram Incorporated facebook page.

See you there!

An Ode To Yummy Eats

AN ODE TO YUMMY EATS
by YedyLicious

It’s already a month after,
But the memories of delicious food finds still lingers.
An event where food lovers gathered,
Yummy Eats was indeed a cooking and eating fair to remember.

Amaya amazed us with their frozen caramel.
A lot had gone crazy over Big Daddy’s Chicken, I can tell.
Cebu Balamban Liempo has as an amazing take on pork belly.
Holly’s Milk by Carmela does wonders for one’s tummy.

Wasabi KitKat by Divine Desserts was heavenly,
Many fell in love as they sipped Honesty Juice with a glee.
Little Miss OC's Kitchen showed their quirky designs,
Treats from Goodie’s N Sweets are alluringly sublime.

Luxurious Jams by The Fruit Garden were simply to-die-for,

So was the succulent roast pig by General’s Lechon which comes in three flavors.
Chef Bruce Lim introduced his exciting and exquisite take on Pinoy food,
While Pipino Vegetarian proved that healthy food can be that good.

Quiches by Simply Pie and Tina’s Pie will always be all-time favorites.
Also the mochis from Mochiko and truffles by Risa’s Chocolates.
Well-loved Starbucks and Merry Moo were there too,
In giving the best food to their customers, these merchants remain true.

Three Instia Road Kitchen redefines healthy homemade meals,
Fruits in Ice Cream greeted everyone with a scoop of ice cream while on wheels.
Oriental Basket let us savored the new taste of bagoong,
While Gold Leaf Teas has this delectable milk tea I’ve been craving for so long.

WhaPao showed us the reinvention of delicious siopao,
Tinapa vodka by Jaq’s Kitchen was worthy of a big “wow!”
Gourmet’s Dips and Dressings became an instant favorite,
While Farm N Deli’s Barang’s Tinapa in my palate remains an instant hit.

Classic Confections and Low Cal Café Co food stalls were flocked by dessert lovers
While Pinoy Eats World introduced us to their food adventures where foodies gather.
Kusina Ni Maria and Kusina Teatro were there to offer their service for catering needs.
With their delectable meals, hundreds of people, they can surely feed.

Supported by different big time sponsors
Which generosities will forever be loved and adored.
The event was not complete without raffles, cook-off, demos, and entrepreneurial talk
Which everyone enjoyed as they sat, ate, and even walked.

Photo booth were there to capture everyone’s delicious retreat,
Yummy memorabilias were sold as a token for a memory oh so sweet.
Yummy team had done a great job in this wondrous feat,
And so everyone graciously yearns for a repeat.

Pichi Pichi by Just Craving

One of Filipino snacks/desserts which I am fond of is Pichi Pichi. It is a mixture of cassava and sugar rolled in grated coconut meat. While some of the best tasting Pichi Pichi I have tried was from Nueva Ecija and Bulacan, here in Manila, there are few restaurants that sell Pichi-Pichi which suits my taste buds.

Luckily, ‘Just Craving’ food stall owned by fellow blogger Fran and her hubby Paul now sells delicious Homemade Pichi-Pichi at Mercato Centrale. I bought one pack for 50 bucks and when I tasted it, I thought that I should have purchased more. It was satisfyingly delicious.


I learned that they only use pure cassava which means there’s no need to worry about additives. The saltiness of the grated cheese on top compliments the sweetness of the cassava mixture. It looks very simple and unpretentious, but the taste romances the palate the same way it warms the heart.

Just Carving’s Pichi-Pichi, Allie’s Wonder Nuts, and other food products are available every Saturday at Mercato Centrale. They accept orders for Pichi-Pichi in bulk, minimum of 8 packs. You can contact Paul at 09175388125 for orders and inquiries.