http://mommywrites.blogspot.com/2010/04/eating-healthy-has-just-become-easier.html
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.
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.”
Taken from Aileen Apollo’s Blog:
“An Apple a Day” May 11, 2008
Happy Mother’s Day Mom!
I’ve learned so much from my Mom. Of course, she’s my first teacher and I remember when I was a tiny kid she encouraged me to read and write a lot. She also did the same thing to Miguel since I left him with her during the day when I was in school and when I was already working. The summers that I spent playing with Lego also included dabbling on doing crafts. She would park me on the lawn in the afternoons on a banig with stuff to do - sewing dresses for my Barbie (it’s still around somewhere), making pincushions which we sold in the parish bazaar, quilting or painting pots. She always kept me busy and I think that’s why I can never sit still doing nothing.
I also think I got my adventurous, “lakwatsera” side from her. She started bringing me to the beach when I was just 8 months old and I we always had expeditions every year to Bicol with our neighbors. She’s also into organizing events, especially fund raising activities (she still has that hatak). I don’t really know how she does it, but everything she does is successful. She just does things to make it work. I don’t think she’ll blog though, she’s not keen on writing (so that bit I got from my Dad), and you won’t be able to get her to hold any high-ranking position in any organization, but she’s an influencer nonetheless. She says she’d rather do things than lead. Oh and how can I forget how we both could magically make food appear on the table with our fingers. Her motto, “Let’s your fingers do the walking!” (Ahhh that’s probably why I dreamed of working for the yellow pages when I was a kid! And I did!).
Since most of the Mom bloggers were out of town last Friday for the Clara Ole event, I asked my Mom if she wanted to go with me and mentioned that she could bring her friends. I assumed she didn’t want to go since she doesn’t really like going to the mall and crowded places. I was really surprised when she asked me an hour before the event what time we should be there since she was going with her friends. Huwhaaaattt?!? LOL. She never fails to surprise me.
Always Game
So, off we went to Taste Asia for the Clara Ole event. I felt kinda pressured since I had my Mom and 3 Titas! So I felt like I had 4 moms yesterday since all of them have been my Mom’s friends since I was a baby. Anyway, I was quite apprehensive since I didn’t know how they’d react about the event. We first sat in the workshop on fashion. I know my Mom and my Titas weren’t really into fixing themselves up, but I was again surprised when they were game about mixing and matching clothing.
Blessed
It’s my Dad who’s very lucky when it comes to raffle games. He always brings home the grand prize whenever he attends parties. Me and my Mom rarely win anything, but yesterday was a lucky, lucky day. The whole Sun Valley contingent (that’s us) won several times in the raffle! One of my titas won thrice (a saucepan, a MNG cologne and a one-year magazine subscription). My Mom also won a MNG lotion which I promptly confiscated from her hehehe. [In the photo is my Mom with the event host, Dominic Ochoa (don’t worry Dom I’m not going to blog about the stuff we chatted about!).] My Mom always reminds me to count my blessings and to thank God for it.
I had to leave my Mom and my Titas at Taste Asia since I had another appointment to attend. My apprehensions were actually shushed when my Tita said, “Huwag ka mag-alala okay kami dito kasi masaya!” My Mom reported during dinner last night that they actually finished the event (I was shocked!) since they had a grand time attending the stress management and make-over session. My Mom said that she even volunteered to be made-over (I’m having a heart-attack now…) and that they loved the food that was served and enjoyed the cooking demo.
I was really, really surprised my Mom finished the whole event and she said that my Titas want to attend more events of that kind. Thanks Clara Ole and SM!
Clara Ole
If you’re wondering who Clara Ole is, you’ve probably encountered their products inserted as samples in some of the local women’s magazines. I love eating salads and Clara Ole has a number of salad dressings available in supermarkets now. I love the honey mustard and asian dressing! I can imagine myself opening a can of tuna in brine and then tossing it with the Clara Ole salad dressing. Ulam na siya! Wasabi was quite interesting too. I can’t wait to try out the loot my Mom managed to bring home. I was surprised to see a number of new stuff in the kitchen cabinet, including chocolate syrup! Ahhh… chocolate marble hotcakes for merienda!
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