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By: Ms. Dina Ventura (Daily Tribune)

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by: Only4Babes

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by: Ruth Floresca, KAC member

http://biggest-loser-asia.blogspot.com/2010/05/carlo-miguels-clara-ole-vinaigrette.html

by: Chef Carlo Miguel

As the old adage goes, “Health is wealth.” Three very simple words and yet its meaning and impact on society have been the common consensus around the world. Since time immemorial, health has always been synonymous with wealth because without it, nothing in life would be possible. It would have been impossible to appreciate the beauty that each day brings as well as continue to experience the joys that come with even the simplest encounters with family and friends. Achieving good health therefore is not only a necessity but is the responsibility of everyone concerned with their overall wellbeing. Eating nutritious, highly fibrous and a well balanced meal combined with daily exercise, is one sure way of attaining good health and protecting yourself from sicknesses and diseases.

Sysu International Inc., makers of Clara Ole, understands the importance of good health and has come up with their newest product – the Clara Ole Vinaigrette. Seasoned to perfection and packed with all the healthy and nutritious goodness that Clara Ole is known for, the company’s newest product offering are made up of five deliciously healthy variants including:

My, my Parmesan!
Enjoy a truly rich parmesan dressing perfectly infused with a generous serving of garden-fresh herbs for that cheesy-tangy taste. It is the perfect dip for chips and even delicately compliments soft Italian bread. Besides pouring over crisp, fresh vegetables, the dressing can likewise be poured over baked chicken and potatoes.

Pesto Please!
Deliciously nutty, peppery with a hint of fruitiness, Clara Ole’s Pesto Please! instantly transports you to the taste of Italy and is best when drizzled over baked potato or on a salad of tomato slices, mozzarella and further complimented with chopped fresh basil. The dressing can also be simply tossed into your favourite pasta or mixed with seafood and chicken fillet for a more intense grilled or baked treat!

Orange you Glad!
Refreshingly perfect for summer, Clara Ole’s Orange you Glad! Vinaigrette gives a citrus freshness and tart-to-sweet surprise for salads. It also goes well when tossed with cubes of feta, blue or gorgonzola cheese for a deliciously exciting contrast of sweetness, saltiness and creaminess. When used as a marinade, it’s a perfect sauce for roasted or barbecued chicken and pork or as a dip for grilled fish.

Sesame Mucho!
Savour and enjoy the unique taste of Asia with the perfect mix of nutty, salty and sweet complimented by a hint of tanginess and generously drizzled on your favourite crisp green vegetables. It can also be used as dip for steamed vegetables and grilled or steamed seafood. Stir into seared chicken, pork and beef or simply add to your barbecue marinade and instantly transform the taste to a distinctly oriental caramel flavour.

Mango Mio!
Filipinos love mangoes and with this dressing, instantly give your favourite vegetable, fruit, meat and seafood salads a tropical boost with the fresh, sunny sweetness of sun ripened mangoes. It is also perfect when sprinkled over salsa or used as dipping sauce for steamed or grilled chicken and fish.

With Clara Ole’s Vinaigrettes, going healthy has definitely become easier, more enjoyable and of course, more delicious. It is now available at all major supermarkets nationwide in 250ml bottles.

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Clara Ole’s annual Kitchen Adventure Circle (KAC) gathering recently took place at the GE Monogram Experience Center in Serendra, Fort Bonifacio. Around 51 KAC members trooped to the Center to witness the battle between cooks of eastern cuisine and western fare.

The GE Monogram showroom in Serendra was the perfect setting for the annual engagement, which saw Chef Bruce Lim and Chef Eugene Raymundo star in the East vs. West cook-off, followed by a cooking competition of the 8 select KAC members. Chef Bruce, who represented the Asian cuisine, manages and cooks for Chef’s Table, one of the few by-reservation-only restaurants in Manila. He is also the co-host of Tablescapes: Life on a Plate with Angel Aquino. In the other corner representing Western gastronomy was Chef Eugene, Senior Chef Consultant of Limone Culinary Concepts and the managing partner and executive chef for Five Cows Restaurant and the Ice Cream Bar in Trinoma Mall.

CYA Industries/Fabriano S.p.A., exclusive distributor of a collection of high-quality kitchen equipment, provided the chefs with a free-standing cooker from Indesit co., the biggest Italian kitchenware manufacturer that provides cooking enthusiasts with top-of-the-line quality. The cooker was the perfect accessory for the cook-offs due to its heavy-duty capabilities. With four electric plates, the chefs were assured that the fire and heat would remain constant regardless of any wind or air disturbance. The electric hobs contained the fast-heat function, allowing the free-standing cooker to accommodate the speed and efficiency of the chefs. A large oven capacity of 58 liters, and a built-in oven light, facilitated the cook-offs. The easy clean hob made the transition from the chefs’ cooking demonstration to the KAC members’ cook-off competition so much easier.

“We look forward to our annual gathering,” says Nancy Hernandez, Brand Manager for Clara Olé. “We were very happy that CYA Industries/Fabriano S.p.A. readily extended the use of the showroom and their equipment.” The GE Monogram Experience Center is a fully functional showroom with built-in cooking facilities. It is the choice venue for many cooking demonstrations and shows.

“We were happy to facilitate the KAC gathering,” states Norman Reynoso, Indesit and Bialetti’s Marketing Services and Institutional Sales Manager. “The GE Monogram Experience Center was specifically designed to accommodate chefs and their needs, and the showroom’s architectural design make for a comfortable and visually exciting get-together.”